Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-09

Should Wales have played England friendly with crucial World Cup qualifier on horizon?

Sky Sports News reporter Geraint Hughes reflects on Wales' friendly loss to England and says they'll quickly turn their attention to Monday's pivotal World Cup qualifier against Belgium.

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Ecuador’s Noboa faces escalating protests over rise in diesel costs

The country's largest Indigenous group, CONAIE, has organised protests against Noboa's decision to cut a fuel subsidy.

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Are big names like Bellingham in risk of missing out on World Cup selection?

Sky Sports News senior reporter Rob Dorsett reviews England's 3-0 friendly win over Wales and asks whether some big names like Jude Bellingham are in danger of missing out on selection for the Worl...

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Harsh lessons and 'hurt egos' for Bellamy's Wales

Craig Bellamy and Wales learn harsh lessons in their 3-0 defeat at England, in preparation for their big World Cup qualifier against Belgium.

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'They never know when they're beat' | Clarke praise for battling Scotland

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke heaped praise on his battling players after they came from behind to beat Greece 3-1 in World Cup qualifying.

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'Results are what qualify you and these Scotland players understand that'

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke praises his players' resilience and desire in their comeback World Cup qualification win over Greece.

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Palestinians in Gaza’s south relearn sound of peace after truce deal

The first phase of a Gaza ceasefire agreement has dramatically reduced Israeli attacks in southern Gaza.

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The Woman in Cabin 10 review – silliness of Keira Knightley megayacht thriller tips it overboard

Knightley is twice dunked in the briny as she tries to uncover what’s going on aboard Guy Pearce’s boat in this soggy Agatha-Christie-ish mysteryAs it happens, ITV drama The Hack isn’t the only dra...

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Papers: Slot set to be handed new Liverpool deal

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

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'No easy way back for Bellingham as Rogers vindicates Tuchel's strategy'

No easy way back for Jude Bellingham as Morgan Rogers shows he is the symbol of Thomas Tuchel's new England identity, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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'Chronic Scotland prevail in Hampden head-wrecker'

Scotland somehow emerge from a bizarre World Cup qualifier with another victory on a remarkable night at Hampden, writes Tom English.

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Reflection raises $2B to be America’s open frontier AI lab, challenging DeepSeek

Reflection, once focused on autonomous coding agents, has raised $2B at an $8B valuation to expand into both an open-source alternative to closed frontier labs like OpenAI and Anthropic, and a West...

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Jim McNeely, Innovative Composer for Jazz Big Bands, Dies at 76

Mr. McNeely at the Village Vanguard in Manhattan in 1998.

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US buys Argentinian pesos, finalises $20bn currency swap, says US Treasury

Argentina's right-wing President Milei, a close ally of President Trump, faces a critical midterm election this month.

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Littler beats De Decker at 'brutal' World Grand Prix

Luke Littler clinches victory with a 170 checkout to beat defending champion Mike de Decker and reach the quarter-finals of the "brutal" World Grand Prix.

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Littler demolishes De Decker to reach quarter-finals at World Grand Prix

Luke Littler remains on course to win his maiden World Grand Prix title after the world champion dethroned defending champion Mike De Decker 3-0 on Thursday evening at the Mattioli Arena.

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Scotland stun Greece with fightback to keep World Cup qualifying hopes alive

Scotland's World Cup hopes remain very much alive after coming from behind to stun Greece 3-1 at Hampden Park.

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Lamb and Cox win PCA player of the year awards

England batters Emma Lamb and Jordan Cox are voted women's and men's players of the year at the PCA awards.

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Scotland strike late to beat Greece in frantic finish

Watch the best of the action as Scotland score twice late on to beat Greece and boost their hopes of qualifying for next summer's World Cup finals.

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NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charges: Reports

James had been a target of US President Trump since successfully suing him for overstating his wealth to dupe lenders.

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Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group dismissed

Rapper had claimed UMG helped to damage his reputation by distributing Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like UsA federal judge has thrown out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), rul...

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Understanding the Gaza Peace Deal

People on both sides seem hopeful, but sticking points remain. Here’s what we know about the agreement.

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'Dictated the game' - how England & Wales' players rated

BBC Sport assesses how the England and Wales players performed at Wembley on Thursday, during the Three Lions' 3-0 victory.

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Ruth Weiss, Who Chronicled Apartheid After Fleeing the Nazis, Dies at 101

Ruth Weiss in 2004. Nadine Gordimer, the Nobel Prize-winning novelist, called her “the most humane woman I have ever met.”

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How China Is Hoping to Attract Tech Talent

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we uncover how America's new $100,000 H-1B golden visa has thrown tech workers and their employers into chaos.

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Good Boy review – Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough turn nasty in Kubrickian absurdist nightmare

London film festival: Jan Komasa’s bracingly wicked tale follows a couple who plan to retrain an delinquent teen with a brutal regimenStephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough headline an absurdist nig...

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South Africa stun India at World Cup

Nadine de Klerk hit 84 not out off 54 balls as South Africa stunned hosts India by three wickets at the Women's Cricket World Cup in Visakhapatnam.

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De Klerk hits stunning innings to help South Africa shock India

Nadine De Klerk hits 50 runs off 19 balls to finish on 84 not out as she guides South Africa to an unlikely three-wicket win against host nation India at the ICC Women's World Cup.

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'A famous victory' - South Africa stun India after De Klerk's heroics

Nadine de Klerk hits 84 off 54 balls as South Africa recover from 81-5 to chase down their target of 252 with seven balls to spare, securing a famous three wicket win against hosts India at the ICC...

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Will Hamas agree to hand over its weapons as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal?

Negotiations over Hamas's disarmament may emerge as a key obstacle to securing a permanent end to Israel's war on Gaza.

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Sunak joins Microsoft and AI firm as paid advisor

The former prime minister has been told not to lobby the UK government by the appointments watchdog.

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Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters rally

March comes after 'Gen Z' anti-government protesters reject President Andry Rajoelina's attempts to defuse tensions.

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Starmer: UK urges swift action on Gaza ceasefire ‘without delay’

Speaking in Mumbai, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the first stage of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace pl

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Bengals say Flacco trade gives team 'a chance'

Bengals' receiver Ja'Marr Chase said that the team trading for Joe Flacco is a sign of the belief the franchise still has for this season.

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Greenwell, 2-time All-Star for Red Sox, dies at 62

Mike Greenwell, who played his entire 12-year career with the Red Sox, finishing second in the 1988 AL MVP voting, has died at age 62.

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Oscar S. Wyatt Jr., Wily Texas Oilman, Is Dead at 101

He made billions selling energy with his Coastal Corporation, courted presidents and dictators, and eventually went to prison for paying kickbacks to the Iraqi government.

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Algeria seal place at 2026 World Cup - who else has qualified?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who has qualified for next year's Fifa World Cup.

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De Klerk smacks Proteas to stunning win over India

Nadine de Klerk hits a blistering unbeaten 84 from 54 balls as South Africa produce a stunning comeback to beat India at the Women's World Cup.

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Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life

The bald, subterranean rats are the world's longest-lived rodent.

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Stoke Space’s $510M round shows the future of launch belongs to defense

Stoke's new raise highlights how the launch industry is being shaped by major U.S. defense initiatives.

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Rishi Sunak takes advisory roles with Microsoft and AI firm Anthropic

Former UK prime minister told post-ministerial jobs watchdog roles would not involve lobbying or UK policy influenceRishi Sunak has been appointed as a senior adviser by the US technology companies...

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What We Know About the Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal

A silent protest in support of hostages’ families in Carmei Gat, Israel.

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Intel unveils new processor powered by its 18A semiconductor tech

Intel announces new processors produced in Arizona as the company looks to increase its U.S. manufacturing.

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South African farm worker describes how women fed to pigs to 'dispose of evidence'

Adrian De Wet tells the South African court that "when pigs are hungry enough, they'll eat anything".

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Macron: ‘France is ready to play a role’ in Gaza peace plan

French President Emmanuel Macron urged full support for the US plan to end the Gaza war.

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The Guardian view on the nationalist surge: the SNP and Plaid Cymru are making the political weather | Editorial

In both Scotland and Wales, politics is marching to the beat of different drums from the rest of Britain. The UK-wide parties should watch outViewed through the Westminster prism, UK electoral poli...

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Dominion, the voting tech company at the center of false 2020 claims, is sold

Dominion Voting Systems, the company at the center of false fraud claims about the 2020 election, has been acquired by an entity called Liberty Vote.

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Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story – exhilarating record of game-changing photographer

London film festival Brathwaite’s empowering images of African Americans in the 1960s gave a new generation a fresh template for representation, brilliantly honoured hereThere have been some fascin...

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R360: Rugby revolution or a stalled scrum?

What is R360? When does it start? How many players have signed up? And will it actually go ahead? Sky Sports tackles the burning questions gripping the world of rugby...

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What we know about the terms of the Israel-Hamas hostage deal.

A silent protest in support of hostages’ families in Carmei Gat, Israel.

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US court grants stay of execution for Robert Roberson in ‘shaken baby’ case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to reopen Roberson's habeas petition but did not approve a new trial.

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‘Dozens’ of organizations had data stolen in Oracle-linked hacks

The mass-hacks targeting Oracle E-Business customers is the latest hacking campaign by Clop, an extortion group known for abusing security flaws in enterprise products to steal large amounts of sen...

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YouTubers who were kicked off the platform for rule violations can now request a ‘second chance’

Creators who repeatedly violated YouTube's past COVID-19 and election integrity policies will be eligible to request new accounts.

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Oscar S. Wyatt Jr., Wily Texas Oilman, Is Dead at 101

He made billions selling energy with his Coastal Corporation, courted presidents and dictators, and eventually went to prison for paying kickbacks to the Iraqi government.

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French court extends sentence of man convicted of Gisele Pelicot rape

French appeals court increases Husamettin Dogan's sentence to 10 years for sexually abusing Pelicot.

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Singing, dancing and a stiff upper lip: is Starmer’s Bollywood plan what the world has been waiting for? | Anuvab Pal

The prime minister has flown to Mumbai with the largest trade delegation ever and gone straight to one of the biggest film studios with the hope of creating a new genre: BollyBritBollywood’s latest...

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AI investments are pulling the US economy forward. Will it continue?

In the absence of tech-related spending, the US would be close to, or in, recession this year, experts say.

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Son of MMA icon pleads not guilty to charges

Raja Jackson, son of retired MMA legend Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges stemming from an assault at a pro wrestling event.

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Another Guilty Verdict After Appeal in Gisèle Pelicot Rape Case

Gisèle Pelicot arriving at the courthouse in Nîmes, France, on Thursday.

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The Gaza Deal Is Not Too Big to Fail

How Israel’s military dominance could undermine America’s quest for regional peace.

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Figma partners with Google to add Gemini AI to its design platform

Figma is adding Gemini to its AI toolset.

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BBCSO/Stasevska: Become Ocean review – elemental, unsettling and beautiful

Barbican, LondonA brilliantly thought-through sequence of music by Thorvaldsdottir, Ligeti and John Luther Adams made for a powerful and immersive experience‘The razor’s edge between beauty and ter...

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Amazon’s $40m Melania Trump doc set for January release with ‘exclusive footage’ of ‘critical meetings’

The film from disgraced director, Brett Ratner, will premiere in cinemas and follow the first lady in the 20 days prior to the 2025 inaugurationAmazon is set to release its Melania Trump documentar...

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Phillipson presses Starmer and Reeves to abolish two-child benefit cap in full

Exclusive: education secretary tells the Guardian scrapping limit entirely in November’s budget most cost-effective way to tackle child povertyBridget Phillipson is pushing the prime minister and c...

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Relief and disbelief greet Gaza ceasefire announcement in Israel

After two years of war on Gaza, Israelis struggle to believe that the conflict may have finally ended.

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Labour’s Bridget Phillipson on Gaza, child poverty and the deputy leadership race – podcast

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey speak to the education secretary and Labour deputy leadership candidate Bridget Phillipson about the plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as why she is pushing the pr...

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Startup Battlefield company SpotitEarly trained dogs and AI to sniff out common cancers

The company's at home multi-cancer breath test kit is expected to be available to consumers in 2026.

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Israel announces timeline for implementing first phase of peace plan

A government spokesperson has laid out how Israel will implement the first phase of the peace plan for Gaza.

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Europe Pledges $600 Billion for Clean Energy Projects in Africa

The EU’s Global Gateway plan is challenging China’s Belt and Road Initiative to influence Africa, by providing funding that will expand access to electricity.

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Putin backs Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will support ‘peaceful efforts’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow supports US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war.

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Modi, Starmer hail UK-India trade deal as new investment revealed

Indian foreign ministry says the two sides agreed to set up a connectivity and innovation centre and a joint AI centre.

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Meta adds Hindi and Portuguese support for its AI translation feature for Reels

Meta is expanding its AI-powered translation features for Reels with support for Hindi and Portuguese to target markets like India and Brazil

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He Wrote a Book About Antifa. Death Threats Are Driving Him Out of the US

Rutgers historian Mark Bray is trying to flee to Spain after after an online campaign from far-right influencers was followed by death threats. He was turned back at the airport on his first attempt.

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Pub later-hours plan will not offset costs and wider difficulties, say landlords

Sector is sceptical over government licensing proposals given ‘ever-rising costs’ and ‘reduced consumer spend’Plans to make it easier for pubs to open until the small hours will not offset the “tox...

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Starmer meets Modi: What the UK can learn from India’s digital IDs

The UK is eyeing India's controversial digital ID system for inspiration. Critics say it is fraught with problems.

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The City That Made the World Fall for a Monster

How Hong Kong gave rise to Labubu and a designer toy movement now shaping global culture.

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Thousands rally for Gaza in Islamabad after ceasefire agreement

Thousands of students rallied in Pakistan’s Islamabad after a Gaza ceasefire deal was announced.

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Starmer enters parallel universe as red carpet pulled out in India amid trade deal

UK PM greeted by thousands of posters of his face in Mumbai after clinching deal, despite torrid month back homePrime ministers often experience absurdly parallel lives on the world stage and at ho...

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Starmer praises Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal – but avoids Nobel prize backing

Breakthrough in Gaza possible thanks to US president’s leadership, says prime minister during India trade visitStarmer enters parallel universe as red carpet pulled out in India amid trade dealKeir...

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US federal court to weigh Trump’s deployment of National Guard to Chicago

National Guard troops have already arrived in the Chicago area, as President Trump condemns the city as a 'hellhole'.

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Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term

A French court increases by a year the jail term of the only man who challenged his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot.

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Palestinians in Gaza worry and wait for Israel to implement ceasefire

Hope battles with distrust as Palestinians in Gaza wait for Israel to implement the ceasefire. Here's what they said.

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Boundaries, drops and missed run-out chances - Ghosh's remarkable innings

Richa Ghosh's 94 runs off 77 balls, including 15 boundaries, helps save India's innings as they recover from 102-6 to reach 251-8 against South Africa in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match.

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Why the heat is on tennis as players battle 'brutal' conditions

A dozen players have retired mid-match from the ongoing WTA and ATP tournaments in China over the last seven days, highlighting concerns about player welfare.

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Jeremy Bowen: There's now a realistic chance of ending the war - but it's not over yet

For the first time since the Hamas attacks on Israel two years ago, there is a realistic chance of ending the horrors

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Plaid Cymru leader predicts two-horse race with Reform in Welsh elections

Rhun ap Iorwerth says 2026 Senedd vote will pitch vision against division but will not be a poll on independenceThe leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, has said next year’s Welsh parliament el...

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Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don’t show the full truth

Official reports are likely to overlook heat’s role in a death. As US temperatures rise, experts say the true toll needs to be countedAmong the autopsy reports that made my heart skip a beat was Ha...

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Navigating the next frontier at Techcrunch Disrupt 2025: Where investors see opportunity in space

On the Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Celeste Ford (Stellar Ventures), Chris Morales (Point72 Ventures), and Morgan Beller (NFX) explore where capital is flowing in the space economy. Don’...

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This distributed data storage startup wants to take on Big Cloud

Tigris has raised $25 million to expand its growing network of localized data storage centers — the storage layer for decentralized computing infrastructure.

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The non-profit helping people from all over the world to become successful game developers

The IGDA Foundation broadened its reach by attending the world’s biggest video games event this summer – but faces challenges funding its work helping underrepresented developersGamescom, the annua...

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Angel Reese to become first professional athlete to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

The Chicago Sky star will make history as the first professional athlete to walk in the fashion show.

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India pilots AI chatbot-led e-commerce with ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude in the mix

India has launched a pilot to let users shop and pay directly through AI chatbots, starting with ChatGPT.

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Former BBC controller fears for World Service independence amid defence funding push

Liliane Landor says World Service journalism must not be ‘linked or subordinated’, as BBC explores new funding sourcesUsing Britain’s defence budget to help fund the BBC World Service risks subordi...

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Apple prepares to comply with Texas age assurance law, but warns of privacy risks

Apple speaks out about how the Texas age assurance law was written, saying it affects the privacy of users.

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More than 40 Trump administration picks tied directly to oil, gas and coal, analysis shows

Report looks at White House nominees and appointees and agencies dictating energy, environment and climate policyDonald Trump has placed dozens of people with ties to the fossil fuel sector in his...

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Turkiye’s ceasefire task force will ‘help Gaza get back on its feet’

Turkiye’s President Erdogan says Ankara will join a task force to monitor the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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Marlon Wayans: ‘People get very violent about White Chicks’

The actor and comedian answers your questions about standup, his childhood inspirations and working with TupacHi Marlon, the Scary Movie franchise is incredibly successful, building on the likes of...

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Dreaming Whilst Black series two review – we’re already desperate for series three

Yet again, Adjani Salmon’s masterly comedy is packed with hilarious moments that nail the hell of working in TV and the reality of Black British life. Its finale is superb – and leaves you begging...

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Covid Shots Are About to Be Widely Available Again

The CDC no longer broadly recommends the Covid-19 vaccine, but US residents will still be able to get one if they want.

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Pope Leo praises journalists reporting in Gaza and Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV says the world must not forget the journalists who are shedding light on ‘land bloodied by bombs’.

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How ‘authenticity’ at work can become a trap for people of color

In her debut book Authentic, Jodi-Ann Burey argues the call to ‘bring your full self’ can leave people of color exposedIn the opening pages of Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work...

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Map of Gaza shows how Israeli forces will withdraw under ceasefire deal

In the first phase of the ceasefire plan, Israel will remain in control of nearly 60 percent of the Gaza Strip.

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Trump live: US courts to examine troop deployments in Chicago, Portland

US President Donald Trump's troop deployments will be further tested in two court hearings in different US states.

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SoundCloud gets more social by adding a way to see the songs your friends like

SoundCloud is evolving into a more social platform with new features like playlists based on the likes of friends or favorite artists you follow.

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How AI is shaping the future of mobility with Uber’s CPO and Nuro’s co-founder at Techcrunch Disrupt 2025

From ride-hailing at massive global scale to autonomous delivery bots on neighborhood streets, AI is reinventing how people and goods move. Uber Technologies’ Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal an...

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Mbappe feels ‘more relaxed’ at Real Madrid; ready for World Cup qualifiers

The French captain has confirmed his availability for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifying matches.

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How Israel weaponises paid ads

Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen looks at how Israel uses tech platforms to help manage its image on the world stage.

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Djokovic makes more history by reaching Shanghai semi-finals

Novak Djokovic made history by becoming the oldest player to reach an ATP 1000 semi-final as he beat Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3 7-5.

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'The players will decide' - where next for rugby's civil war?

After major rugby nations issued a blanket ban on R360 recruits playing Test matches, could the fight for the future escalate?

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How Gaza ceasefire news was announced

Palestinians and Israelis celebrated after news of an agreement on the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal broke out.

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Kiss bassist Gene Simmons admits to being ‘horrible driver’ after California crash

Vocalist with 70s horror-rock group says he is ‘completely fine’ after reportedly passing out at the wheel Gene Simmons, the bassist and vocalist with 70s horror-rock group Kiss, has acknowledged b...

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Minchella ready to 'right some wrongs' in Grand Final

Following Hull KR's heartbreaking defeat to Wigan in last year's Grand Final, Robins captain Elliot Minchella is ready to rewrite the club's story this weekend and create history by winning the tre...

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World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Why FIFA won’t ban Israel despite Gaza genocide

Protection of political, economic and commercial interests has led to FIFA's 'double standards' in dealing with Israel.

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Tanks fire towards Gaza civilians after ceasefire announcement

Al Jazeera captured live video of Israeli tanks firing towards Palestinian civilians attempting to return to Gaza City.

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Israel confirms signing phase-one of Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Ceasefire to go into effect within 24 hours of Israel's cabinet ratifying the deal tonight, says Israeli government.

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Saudi sport supremo's Man Utd 'takeover' post prompts questions

Manchester United sources reject claims made by Saudi sports supremo Turki Alalshikh that the club is in advanced negotiations over a sale to a new investor.

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Amorim vs Arteta: How do their records in first 50 games compare?

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has cited Mikel Arteta's "miserable" start as Arsenal boss as a reason to have patience with Manchester United's under-fire head coach Ruben Amorim. But how do their first 50 game...

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There’s a Gaza ceasefire deal – but what happens next?

There are celebrations in the occupied Palestinian territories and in Israel after a ceasefire deal.

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Inside Intel's Hail Mary to Reclaim Chip Dominance

The struggling American chipmaker is betting that a new plant and fresh product line will help turn around its fortunes.

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'Absolute jaffa!' - Mlaba brilliantly bowls Deol before waving her off

South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba's produces a brilliant delivery to deceive Harleen Deol to bowl her out for 13 before giving her a confident send-off as India fall to 83-2 in their ICC Women's Cri...

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Chelsea win WSL Player and Manager of Month awards

Women's Super League leaders Chelsea win both the player and manager of the month awards for September.

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Video: Gaza emergency workers celebrate after ceasefire deal announcement

Video shows emergency service crews celebrating the announcement of a ceasefire deal with chants and sirens.

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What to know about the Nobel Peace Prize

Anticipation is growing and bookies around the world are taking bets on who'll be awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Here is what to know ahead of the award announcement this week.

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Gaza residents flood streets in hope that Israel’s war is ending

Jubilation spreads in Khan Younis after US endorsement of Israel-Hamas ceasefire prompts optimism for ending the war.

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Britain missing out on potential £2bn recycling industry by exporting plastic waste

Exclusive: Government failure to close loophole allows 600,000 tonnes to be shipped abroad each yearA plastic recycling industry potentially worth £2bn and 5,000 jobs is dying in the UK because of...

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We need open mind on when World Cups played - Fifa

President Gianni Infantino says Fifa is discussing how to make the World Cup "better for everyone"

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The Perfect Neighbor review – a notorious shooting through the eye of a Florida cop’s body-cam

Geeta Gandbhir’s study of the Ajike Owens killing turns police footage into a devastating lens on fear, race and a nation fatally addicted to firearmsThe true crime genre has a new medium, or maybe...

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Google ramps up its ‘AI in the workplace’ ambitions with Gemini Enterprise

The new product launched Thursday already has customers, including Gordon Foods, Macquarie Bank, and Virgin Voyages.

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Accountability for Israel likely to “start in the Global South”

Antony Loewenstein on Israeli impunity and the push for accountability now likely to emerge from the Global South.

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DoorDash to use Serve Robotics’ sidewalk robots for deliveries in Los Angeles

DoorDash customers in Los Angeles might soon have their food brought to them by one of Serve Robotics’ sidewalk delivery bots. The two companies on Thursday announced a multi-year partnership that...

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Russia seizes Ukrainian villages; Kyiv intercepts fewer ballistic missiles

Putin claims Moscow holds the 'strategic initiative' as Ukraine steps up its assault on Russian gas facilities.

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UK and India Weigh Trade Gains Against Migration Politics

“Very Significant Moment for UK” When It Comes to Trade & India

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Thirteen killed as hospital shelled in besieged Sudan city, BBC told

A group of Sudanese medics says the latest attack on el-Fasher is a war crime.

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All Post Office Horizon victims entitled to free legal advice for first time

Responding to the first stage of the inquiry into the scandal, the government said it had accepted all but one of the recommendations.

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Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai

This is a breaking news story.

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AJ Gaza correspondent Maram Humaid reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal

Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid shares a rare moment of hope from Gaza, as a potential ceasefire looms.

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Key moments that led to Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal announcement

The Gaza ceasefire deal, based on Trump's 20-point plan, aims to free prisoners and captives in the first phase.

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‘They didn’t even read the book’: children’s authors writing about Palestinian experience censored in US

Authors tell of book bans, cancellations and harassment – ‘they’re trying to disconnect us from our stories’Jenan Matari had just begun promoting her debut children’s book this summer when the canc...

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Blawan: Sick Elixir review | Alexis Petridis’s album of the week

(XL Recordings)Jamie Roberts’ unsettling take on bass music is crammed with glitchy rhythms and jolting sounds. It’s as disorienting as it is immersiveSickElixir is not an album much interested in...

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‘We don’t want to be a toy town’: has Brexit sunk this historic UK fishing fleet?

Struggling fishers in Hastings say the industry is dying after a deal giving away access to its waters made a tough job impossibleA small flotilla of gaily coloured fishing boats line the shingle b...

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Spurs owners inject £100m into club

Tottenham Hotspur's majority owners inject £100m of new capital into the club.

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Nobel Peace Prize 2025: What are Trump’s credentials, and can he win?

With the Gaza ceasefire deal, Trump claims to have helped broker peace in eight wars. Do his assertions hold up?

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Gaza ceasefire brings hope, children there “deserve the best”

Laila Al Shana, a Gaza resident describes the emotions after the ceasefire agreement to end Israel’s two-year war.

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Scientists stunned by wild Martian dust devils racing at hurricane speeds

Mars may look calm, but new research reveals it’s a world of fierce winds and swirling dust devils racing at hurricane-like speeds. Using deep learning on thousands of satellite images from Europea...

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Video: Palestinians in Gaza speak of cautious optimism on ceasefire deal

Palestinians in Gaza voiced their hopes and fears after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was annouced.

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Mischa Barton to make UK stage debut in Double Indemnity

The OC star will take the role made famous by Barbara Stanwyck in James M Cain’s classic noir tale of murder and deceit, touring the UK in early 2026Mischa Barton is to make her UK stage debut in a...

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Peter Doig: House of Music review – intoxicating paintings with a banging soundtrack

Serpentine Gallery, LondonPairing his fantastic landscapes with a soundtrack blasted on vintage sound systems, the painter blurs the lines between club and gallery to seismic effectA giant sound sy...

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Jennifer Aniston says social media ‘has taken down a huge portion of humanity’

The actor condemns ‘runaway train’ of unregulated slander, baseless claims and deepfakes that have dogged her in recent yearsJennifer Aniston has expressed her disdain for social media and its expl...

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Nobel prize in literature 2025 is announced – live

Follow along as the next winner of the world’s most prestigious literature prize is announced in StockholmAs the 2025 Nobel prize in literature approaches, betting markets are pointing to a tight r...

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Video: Israel strikes Gaza after agreeing Trump ceasefire plan

Smoke from Israeli attacks were seen rising over Gaza hours after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase ceasefire

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Kerouac’s Road: The Beat of a Nation review – revisiting the legacy of a counterculture classic

Wild-spirited but laced with dim views on race and women, On the Road is due a reckoning. This elegant talking-head doc works best when its unpicking is most forensicThis is a generous-spirited and...

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Creatures buried in soil for over a century burst back to life in Toronto waterfront

A project to restore coastal wetland leads to astonishing discoveries of a host of life: seeds and plant scraps, as well as water fleas, worms, larvae and planktonWhen Shelby Riskin was handed disk...

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The AI Slur ‘Clanker’ Has Become a Cover for Racist TikTok Skits

The online trend takes a comedic approach to spreading anti-AI messaging, but some creators are using racist references to make their point.

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Fernandes has no interest in Saudi switch

Bruno Fernandes has no interest in moving to the Saudi Pro League at the end of the season, BBC Sport understands.

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Mob protests outside home of Justice Minister Naomi Long

Long's husband, Belfast councillor Michael Long, said "about 40 people, some wearing masks, turned up at our house to protest".

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GB Winter Olympic medal hope banned for two years

Team GB's Arran Gulliver will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics after receiving a two-year doping ban.

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PM Keir Starmer hails Gaza deal as ‘moment of profound relief’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the new Gaza ceasefire deal marks “a moment of profound relief".

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The race to be No. 9: Which strikers will the USMNT take to the World Cup?

The USMNT's history of productive strikers is limited, but ahead of the World Cup, several are in the form of their lives. So who will make the team?

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'Joy and pain': Palestinians celebrate ceasefire deal - but fear confronting grief

People in Gaza celebrate a potential end to the war, but know it will mean facing the grief they have put aside.

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Colin Hanks on his John Candy documentary: ‘Inspiring for me as an actor’

Amazon’s John Candy: I Like Me looks back on the much-loved comedic actor’s life with contributions from Bill Murray, Steve Martin and Tom HanksThe new Amazon documentary John Candy: I Like Me take...

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Can Satellites Stop an Avocado Addiction From Killing Mexican Forests?

A new program using satellite imagery seeks to raise pressure on avocado growers by getting support from American buyers.

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‘I absolutely went for it!’ Michael Flatley on sex, swagger, Riverdance – and tapping his feet 35 times a second

The Lord of the Dance was always fanatically driven, practising for 16 hours a day in his teens. His body now bears the damage of that era. But he still wants more. He discusses love, passion, prid...

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Greyserman shares early Baycurrent Classic lead after typhoon threat

Max Greyserman fired an opening-round 67 to share the early lead at the PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan after tee times were brought forward to avoid the potential impacts of a typhoon.

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UK ‘stands ready to play our part’ in Gaza ceasefire deal, says foreign secretary – politics live

Yvette Cooper says deal to bring end to assault on Gaza and free hostages should be ‘implemented as swiftly as possible’Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics for Thursday. He...

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Gaza ceasefire deal brings hope after years of death and devastation

Gaza ceasefire deal fuels hope amid devastation, setting the stage for prisoner exchanges and humanitarian aid entry.

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World Leaders Express Hope and Relief After Gaza Deal

Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza celebrating after the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan, in Tel Aviv, on Thursday.

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Ceasefire deal a major breakthrough, but war not over yet

The agreement of the first-phase of the peace plan for Gaza, announced by US President Donald Trump, is a big moment.

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NHS hospital group’s facilities staff vote to strike over £30m pay discrimination claim

Union accuses St George’s, Epsom and St Helier of ‘institutional racism’ as cleaners, caterers and porters get lower pay than colleaguesHundreds of NHS hospital workers have voted to strike followi...

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Dogs name toys while elephants name each other. Animal language is more complex than we imagine | Helen Pilcher

If we really want to grasp what animals are ‘saying’, we need to understand their communication on their terms, not oursAnother day, another cute story about how dogs can grasp elements of human la...

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Iron Ladies review – inspiring account of the women on the miners’ strike picket lines

Fascinating exploration of the women inspired to activism in the Margaret Thatcher era of union-bashing‘Working-class women’s history isn’t reported. It’s not important.” So says one of the “iron l...

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Battlefield alum DevAlly raises €2M to help companies with Europe’s feisty new accessibility law

Regulatory tailwinds and growing awareness around accessibility helped DevAlly secure €2 million in pre-seed funding.

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Families of Israeli captives welcome Gaza ceasefire agreement

The families of Israeli captives held in Gaza are celebrating news of a ceasefire agreement.

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JWST spots a hidden red supergiant just before it exploded

The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered a massive red supergiant star just before it exploded, finally solving a cosmic mystery. Hidden beneath layers of dust, the doomed star revealed itself...

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What We Know About the Hostage Deal Between Israel and Hamas

The route used by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip to flee the most intense areas of the war, on Monday.

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Death from above: Drones take aim at gangs in Haiti

The use of ‘kamikaze’ drones to target gang members in crowded Haitian slums being called ‘ineffective’.

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How the Ducks are building a new Western power

After patiently developing a collection of impressive young talent, the ingredients are now there to contend.

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Palestinians in Gaza celebrate news of ceasefire deal

Emotional scenes unfolded as Palestinians in Gaza celebrated the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire deal.

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Are courts being slowed to aid Alcaraz and Sinner?

Roger Federer set tongues wagging when he said tournament directors like uniformly slow courts but are his instincts right?

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Let's rank the best NFL divisions this season: Could all four NFC North teams go to the playoffs?

Can any division match the NFC North? How do QB injuries impact the AFC North's standing? And which division lands at the bottom of our list?

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Stories of Skattebo: 'What you want me to do, tell him to be quiet?'

The energetic Skattebo has added a new element to the Giants, who need every bit of change ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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OpenAI’s affordable ChatGPT Go plan expands to 16 new countries in Asia

OpenAI is expanding its $5 per month ChatGPT Go plan to 16 more countries.

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Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza celebrate ceasefire news, joy in Tel Aviv

Relative calm returns to Gaza for the first time in months, as Palestinians hope first phase of deal will end the war.

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Victoria Beckham review – meticulously constructed … but extremely boring

This documentary was a golden opportunity to show VB at her drily entertaining best. Instead, we get three hours of platitudes. What a maddening waste of her personalityAn intimate portrait of Vict...

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There’s a £1 idea that could save small music venues. Is Live Nation holding it back?

Artists including Coldplay and Katy Perry have got behind a plan to fund small venues from big gigs – but owners say that without Live Nation on board, it could failGrassroots venues are the bedroc...

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Gruff Rhys: ‘Welsh is still being invented as a pop language’

The Super Furry Animals frontman is back with his ninth solo album. Before a tour of regional village halls in Wales, he talks creating songs in his first language – and why English is the best for...

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How Scotland can guarantee play-off place by Sunday

Steve Clarke is targeting six points from Scotland's next two games. Achieving that could have a significant impact in their bid to reach the World Cup.

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Pubs could stay open longer under licensing reforms

Changes to licensing rules could see relaxed rules around live music and serving food outside.

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At 66, John Calipari is innovating off the court, too

Arkansas hoops coach John Calipari is still innovating, this time in the insurance business.

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World reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal announced by Trump

Leaders and groups around the world celebrate negotiators signing off on first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

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Senate to hold 7th vote as government shutdown drags on

After six failed attempts, the Senate will vote again Thursday to end the shutdown, as both parties continue to trade blame over who is stopping the government from reopening.

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Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin on the shutdown and the National Guard troops in his state

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., about the government shutdown and the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops to the Chicago area.

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Bipartisan negotiations are the 'obvious way out' of the shutdown, says Sen. Dick Durbin

As the government shutdown reaches its ninth day, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin is calling on Republicans to resume negotiations in Washington as Congress remains divided over health care and funding.

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Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo dies aged 69

Boca Juniors express "profound sadness" after Argentine coach Miguel Angel Russo died on Wednesday at the age of 69.

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Weekly sports quiz: Which footballer trademarked their nickname?

How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?

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Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

The movement behind the protests snubbed the meeting where the president made the promise.

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The Poems of Seamus Heaney review – collected works reveal his colossal achievement

The complete works, including previously unpublished poems and expert notes, are brought together in one volume for the first timeBaudelaire introduced ordinary objects into poetry – likening the s...

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‘Somerset saved my sanity’: Don McCullin at 90 – in pictures

Don McCullin spent decades photographing war and carnage across the globe – then he retrained his lens on the Somerset countryside. As he turns 90, a new book celebrates his gorgeous still lifes an...

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I Swear review – biopic of pioneering Tourette syndrome activist is funny, fierce and full of heart

Kirk Jones’s moving film about of John Davidson, the man who taught Britain about Tourette, offers compassion and catharsis Feelgood true-life heart-warmers about courageous people overcoming medic...

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‘I’m a composer. Am I staring extinction in the face?’: classical music and AI

Technology is radically reshaping how we make music. As I dug deeper into this for a radio 3 documentary I began to wonder if creative organisations are right to be so upbeat about AI. Are we ridi...

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Peters ready for Lewis to 'own' Super League Grand Final for Hull KR

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters is backing Mikey Lewis to "own" the Super League Grand Final.

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Slade: R360 an exciting opportunity but Test hunger never goes

Henry Slade admits that new competition R360 'sounds exciting' but says he still has the 'fire' to pursue his own ambitions for club and country.

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In Utah, a group that helped prompt the redistricting says it's acting on faith

Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that could overturn Utah's Republican-leaning map for U.S. House seats. That could matter in next year's elections.

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NBA signs AI deal with Alibaba ahead of preseason games in China

Alibaba Cloud named cloud computing and AI partner of NBA China as the basketball league returns after six years.

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'I was asking ChatGPT is this real?' - Fraser & Tulloch on making black history

Great Britain gymnasts Joe Fraser and Courtney Tulloch open up about their career highlights and what it is like breaking records as black British males in the sport.

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Rapper, philanthropist, muse... and Netherlands' record scorer

Rapper, philanthropist, muse - Memphis Depay is not your conventional footballer, but he is Netherlands' all-time top scorer.

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Hennessy to lead Clarke v Tshikeva undercard on BBC

Kent fighter Francesca Hennessy will place her undefeated record on the line against Fabiana Bytyqi on 25 October in Derby.

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No to Trump: Why Afghanistan’s neighbours have opposed US Bagram plan

Regional powers gather in Moscow to discuss Afghanistan’s future, signalling a new phase of post-US diplomacy.

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Sheff Wed a 'significant problem' - football regulator

New independent football regulator chair David Kogan says Sheffield Wednesday's struggles are a "significant problem" and is seeking powers to investigate clubs in such situations.

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Worried about rising bills and getting by? Keir Starmer has the answer: try chewing a flag! | Aditya Chakrabortty

The PM wants to talk about patriotism when the issue that is really affecting people is the cost of living. If he doesn’t wise up, that dissonance will sink himThe ancient charge levelled against p...

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59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary, a new poll says

A new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what -- or who -- people believe increasingly depends on their politics.

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We want to test ourselves against the best - Davies

Defender Ben Davies is targeting a Wales win at Wembley to help set up the crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium.

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Watch: Scenes of celebration in Gaza after Trump's announcement

Palestinians celebrate on the streets of Khan Younis after the first phase of a Gaza peace deal was agreed.

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Watch: Hostage families celebrate after Gaza breakthrough

Relatives of Israeli hostages celebrated in Tel Aviv after the announcement that Israel and Hamas had signed the first phase of a peace deal.

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President Trump Says Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Peace Plan

Smoke rising above Gaza City, as seen from Nuseirat on Tuesday.

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Why Many Students in Thailand Can’t Let Their Hair Down

Students at Wat That Thong High School in Bangkok shopping for snacks before morning assembly.

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In Germany’s Depressed East, Tanks Are the Lesser of Two Evils

An armored transport vehicle at the Alstom factory in Görlitz, Germany, this year. The company KNDS has taken over the plant, which used to produce train cars, to instead make tanks and other milit...

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Parents of fugitive New Zealand dad apologise for 'trouble' caused

It is the first time they have spoken publicly since Phillips was shot dead by police during a manhunt.

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United turn to Bellingham

Manchester United are keeping close tabs on the situation of midfielder Jobe Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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What Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan Envisions

President Trump greeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at the White House last month.

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Yankees left in disbelief: 'Didn't finish the goal'

The Yankees believed this team was more talented and more complete than the team that went to the World Series a year ago, but they saw their season end Wednesday night in the ALDS.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,323

Here are the key events from day 1,323 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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What does Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan envision?

President Trump greeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel at the White House last month.

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Trump says Israel and Hamas 'sign off' on first phase of Gaza peace plan

The US president says the first phase of the deal secures the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and the start of an Israeli withdrawal.

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LIVE: Israel, Hamas agree on ‘first phase’ of Gaza ceasefire deal

Gaza ceasefire breakthrough announced on third day of talks in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh.

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Taiwan’s Plan for Peace Through Strength

How investments in resilience can deter Beijing.

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America’s New Age of Political Violence

What happens when the threat comes from both left and right.

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The Perilous Path to Sustained Peace in Gaza

A conversation with Philip Gordon on the pitfalls and opportunities of trump’s ceasefire deal.

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