Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-14

Bog Witch review – Bryony Kimmings is back with a haunting and hilarious climate reckoning

Soho Theatre Walthamstow, LondonThe performance artist’s first solo show in five years considers the plight of our planet, with a compelling mix of standup, songs and folk horrorIt may contain a br...

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EVs take a backseat in Stellantis’ $13B U.S. investment plan

Five new vehicles and a four-cylinder engine will be developed and produced through 2029 as part of investment into factories in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

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‘Not going to waste our time’: Trump hinges US aid to Argentina on election

The US president has said a $20bn currency swap with Argentina depended on the success of Javier Milei's coalition.

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England crush Latvia to qualify for World Cup

England reached their eighth successive World Cup at a canter as Thomas Tuchel's improving side thrashed Latvia 5-0 in Riga to qualify with two games to spare.

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A New Attack Lets Hackers Steal 2-Factor Authentication Codes From Android Phones

The malicious app required to make a “Pixnapping” attack work requires no permissions.

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Border failings in Europe are eroding trust in nation states, warns Mahmood

Home secretary to tell meeting of interior ministers that international cooperation is way to curb irregular migrationThe failure to bring order to European borders is eroding trust in politicians...

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What Makes a Martyr?

Since his death, Charlie Kirk has become a powerful symbol for the far right.

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Israel imposes new Gaza aid restrictions, keeps Rafah crossing closed

Israeli forces kill several Palestinians in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes under growing strain.

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Ivory Coast and Senegal claim places at World Cup

Ivory Coast and Senegal become the final two African sides to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

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Witches of Essex review – Rylan’s look at real-life witch trials treats us like idiots

The X Factor star and Prof Alice Roberts are an awkward presenting duo in this superficial history show. Do they really think we’re so thick we can’t imagine the mindset of people from the past?We...

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'In the form of his life' - How England players rated

BBC Sport assesses how England performed against Latvia during the Three Lions' 5-0 victory.

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Trump administration carries out lethal strike in Caribbean, killing six

Tuesday's strike is the fifth known US attack on a vessel off the Venezuelan coast, bringing the total death toll to 27.

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Weather, politics & wildcards - all you need to know about 2026 World Cup

England have secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and this is all you need to know about next summer's tournament.

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Who makes your England World Cup starting XI?

Who would you pick in your England XI for the 2026 World Cup?

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The players with points to prove as England reach World Cup

England have qualified for next summer's World Cup, but who are the players who must still prove they deserve a spot in Thomas Tuchel's squad?

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Qatar beats UAE to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

Qatar appeared at the 2022 World Cup as tournament hosts, but the 2026 edition is their first via qualification route.

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Turkiye dispatches ship with 900 tonnes of food for Gaza

Under the new ceasefire, the Turkish ship, the Akdeniz, is sailing to Egypt's El-Arish port with food supplies for Gaza.

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What to Know About the Protests in Madagascar

People cheering in Madagascar’s capital on Tuesday after Parliament announced impeachment proceedings against President Andry Rajoelina.

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Inaudible sound might be the next frontier in wildfire defense

Sonic Fire Tech has developed a device that can extinguish flames using acoustic energy below the range of human hearing. The startup is building a demo capable of protecting a home.

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Aspinall hits two nine-darters but Littler exits early

Nathan Aspinall throws two nine-dart finishes during at Players Championship 31 only to be blown away in the final by Jermaine Wattimena while an early exit for Luke Littler threatens his participa...

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Serrano returns to featherweight title fight after Taylor trilogy loss

Amanda Serrano will come back from losing her trilogy fight with Katie Taylor with a defence of her featherweight world titles in January.

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Osimhen hat-trick sends Nigeria to playoffs as South Africa reach World Cup

South Africa book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Nigeria are pushed into CAF playoffs despite beating Benin.

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Experimental, sensual and political, D’Angelo radically redrew the boundaries of soul music

The late singer may have suffered from setbacks and only released three studio albums, but the range he displayed in this perfect catalogue was astonishingD’Angelo, Grammy-winning neo-soul pioneer,...

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Trump awards the Medal of Freedom posthumously to Charlie Kirk

President Trump presented the award to Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday.

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Palestinians see ‘new Nakba’ in West Bank villages as demolitions return

Israeli forces have carried out multiple demolitions in the West Bank's Khallet al-Daba in 2025.

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‘Show Israel the red card’: Protesters urge boycott of Israel at World Cup

Israel’s World Cup qualifier versus Italy was played under heavy security and protests just days after a Gaza ceasefire.

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French pair sentenced in Iran on spying charges

The defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022.

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The Guardian view on the IMF’s warning: Britain’s economy runs hot for profits, cold for pay | Editorial

Labour is misreading the economics – leaving it unable to deal with the G7’s worst inflation and flat living standardBloomberg’s headline said it all: “UK Faces Worst G-7 Inflation and Flat Living...

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The Guardian view on the rising risk from flooding: uninsurable buildings should focus minds on climate adaptation | Editorial

The bleak future faced by one small town offers a cautionary tale about the threat from global heatingThe bleak prospect facing the market town of Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire, due to risin...

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Muscat leads race to become new Rangers head coach

Kevin Muscat is the leading candidate to replace Russell Martin as Rangers head coach, although the Ibrox club are talking to other targets.

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Trump threatens to remove WC games from Boston

President Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday to revoke Boston's World Cup matches if local authorities don't get tougher on crime.

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Impulse Space details plan to deliver up to 6 tons a year to the Moon

Impulse Space sees a growing demand for mid-sized deliveries to the moon.

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Mozilla’s Firefox adds Perplexity’s AI answer engine as a new search option

The integration offers conversational, cited answers instead of traditional links and follows positive feedback from earlier tests in select markets. Perplexity will expand to mobile soon.

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Keir Starmer back on familiar ground after walk-on part in the Trump show in Egypt | John Crace

PM tells Commons that ceasefire between Israel and Hamas only first tentative step to peace in the Middle EastKeir Starmer has always known that Monday’s visit to Egypt was going to be the Donald T...

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Drew Struzan, poster designer for Star Wars and Indiana Jones films, dies at 78

Artist behind posters for Harry Potter, The Thing and Back to the Future had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s diseaseDesigner Drew Struzan, known for some of the most iconic movie posters of all tim...

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Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to 'safe place'

The military promises elections within two years, but the President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.

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Feds Seize Record-Breaking $15 Billion in Bitcoin From Alleged Scam Empire

Officials in the US and UK have taken sweeping action against “one of the largest investment fraud operations in history,” confiscating a historic amount of funds in the process.

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Bowen: Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire was decisive, but not a roadmap to peace

Trump's Middle East visit was a victory lap - but peace does not emerge just because a president decides it.

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Tens of thousands rally in Brussels to protest austerity plans

Flights grounded, public transport disrupted as 80,000 people take to the streets of the Belgian capital.

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Ex-Jets star Mangold seeking kidney transplant

Former Jets center Nick Mangold, battling chronic kidney disease since a 2006 diagnosis for a rare genetic disorder, went public Tuesday with his need for a kidney transplant.

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Skaggs' lawyer: Angels to blame for fatal overdose

A lawyer for Tyler Skaggs' family argued the Angels should be held responsible for his drug overdose death because the team failed to follow its own drug policies.

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England beat Latvia to secure '26 World Cup spot

England booked their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 5-0 thrashing of Latvia in qualifying on Tuesday.

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US court rules Trump violated order by placing conditions on FEMA grants

The judge called on the Trump administration to revise its grant requirements by next week, nixing immigration demands.

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Ex-Olympic coach in court over child sex offences

Former British Olympic athletics coach Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl appears in court for the first time after being accused of child sex offences.

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Rain wrecks Sri Lanka vs New Zealand after De Silva's record fifty

Sri Lanka's hopes of pushing for their first win of the Women's Cricket World Cup were thwarted by the rain with New Zealand unable to begin a run chase in the abandoned game in Colombo.

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Peace summit was a “Middle East wedding for Trump”

“I think most leaders there were there for him [Trump] as much as or perhaps more than they were for the ceasefire plan.

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D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dead at 51

The singer, who was also an acclaimed songwriter, was known for helping create the genre of neo-soul.

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Ward urges Wales to use Euros as World Cup fuel

Wales must use their historic appearance at Euro 2025 as a springboard to qualify for a first World Cup, says former striker Helen Ward.

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The Wales bolters on Tandy's radar for autumn squad

Wales' autumn hopefuls are poised for a final chance to impress new coach Steve Tandy before his first squad announcement.

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D’Angelo, Grammy-winning neo-soul pioneer, dies aged 51

Singer known for tracks such as Brown Sugar and Untitled (How Does It Feel) died at home from pancreatic cancerD’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer who helped pioneer the sound of neo-soul,...

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Dramatic day sees army unit claim power in Madagascar

The military in Madagascar is now in charge after the president fled and the parliament voted to impeach him.

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D’Angelo, Acclaimed and Reclusive R&B Innovator, Dies at 51

After hitting No. 1 with “Voodoo,” his genre-melding 2000 album that he promoted with a risqué music video, he vanished for more than a decade.

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Davidson to become first woman to referee an All Blacks Test

Hollie Davidson will become the first woman in history to referee an All Blacks Test this November, having been appointed to officiate Wales vs New Zealand.

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CAS rejects Israel’s appeal to join artistic gymnastics worlds in Indonesia

The Indonesia government said last week it will not grant visas to Israeli gymnasts for the World Championships.

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European rights body urges UK ministers to review protest laws

The Council of Europe's human rights commissioner warns the government about policing of demonstrations.

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‘Almost 30m plays on Spotify!’ When fake bands hit the real-life big time, from Spinal Tap to the Flaming Dildos

How do you invent a convincing fictional band for your play, film or novel? And what happens if they actually top the charts? The creators of Scott Pilgrim, the Commitments, Stereophonic and more r...

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US Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones appeal in Sandy Hook shooting case

The right-wing conspiracy theorist has not yet paid any of the more than $1b in damages he owes Sandy Hook families.

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The COLDEST nine-darter you'll ever see? Aspinall's perfect leg in Wigan

Nathan Aspinall hits a nine-darter against Steve Lennon in the PDC World Championships.

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This Watch Brand Has Made a Completely New Kind of Strap Using Lasers

It looks like fabric, feels like metal and is as light as rubber. Meet the Ming Polymesh—the 3D printed bracelet breaking new ground in horology.

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National grooming gangs inquiry stalls over remit wrangles and lack of chair

Exclusive: Source says senior legal figures appear reluctant to head investigation launched by Keir Starmer in JuneKeir Starmer’s national grooming gangs inquiry has stalled amid wrangles over its...

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Google Meet launches an AI-powered makeup feature

Google Meet finally has a makeup filter for those days when you don't feel like applying lipstick.

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‘Sovereign AI’ Has Become a New Front in the US-China Tech War

OpenAI has announced “AI sovereignty" partnerships with governments around the world, but can proprietary models compete with Beijing’s open source offerings?

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Supreme Court declines Alex Jones challenge to defamation judgement

In 2022 it was ruled that the conspiracy theorist would have to pay $1.4bn to families of the victims of Sandy Hook.

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Rain washes away Sri Lanka's good chance against NZ

Sri Lanka and New Zealand are forced to settle for a point each after their Women's World Cup match in Colombo is abandoned because of rain.

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Coco Robotics taps UCLA professor to lead new physical AI research lab

Coco Robotics is working toward automating its fleet of delivery robots using its millions of miles of collected data.

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‘A Big Day’: How the U.S. and the Arab World Teamed Up to Seal the Gaza Deal

President Trump and other leaders gathered on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where mediators successfully pushed for a deal between Hamas and Israel the previous week.

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Liverpool midfielder Hobinger suffers ACL injury

Liverpool confirm Austria midfielder Marie Hobinger suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Manchester City last weekend.

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'Biggest thing since independence' - Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

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You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart from ChatGPT

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to let shoppers buy products directly through ChatGPT. The new integration will allow users to link their Walmart accounts, browse items ,and instantly check out —...

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IMF says AI investment bubble could burst, comparable to dot-com bubble

The IMF said any bust of AI bubble would be less likely to be a systemic event that would crater US or global economy.

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OpenAI and Broadcom partner on AI hardware

OpenAI will purchase 10 gigawatts worth of AI accelerator hardware from semiconductor Broadcom.

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Ed Miliband approves UK’s biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site

Tillbridge solar farm will be built in county where Reform UK’s anti-renewables agenda has rising supportEd Miliband has approved the UK’s biggest solar farm, which will be built in a county where...

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‘Under 5ft 5in? Forget about being a prince!’ How the Royal Ballet is kicking out the old rules

What will the ballet dancer of the future look like? We visit the hunting lodge where the next generation are being trained – and find huge changes are under wayIt’s an idyllic autumn day in leafy...

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Cobden passes 1,000 winners milestone at Market Rasen

Harry Cobden ended his wait to pass the 1,000 British winners milestone with success aboard Indemnity at Market Rasen.

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Jones: Boys 'still in it,' open to defensive trade

Despite his team's uneven 2-3-1 start to the season, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes his team is "still in it," adding that Dallas is "in position to look at a trade" to help a struggling defens...

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Google updates Search and Discover with collapsible ads, AI features, and more

Google is rolling out updates to Search and Discover that introduce AI-powered features, improved navigation, and a new option to collapse ads. While users can now hide sponsored results, the “Spon...

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Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire, PM says

The PM says the Gaza deal belongs to Trump - but insists the UK played a key role behind the scenes.

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YouTube makes it easier for teens to find informative mental health content

YouTube makes it easier for teenagers to find informative videos on mental health topics like depression and anxiety.

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Sheryl Sandberg-backed Flint wants to use AI to autonomously build and update websites

Flint raised a $5 million seed round led by Accel, with participation from Sheryl Sandberg’s fund, Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners, and prior investor Neo.

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Littler suffers shock first-round exit on ProTour

Newly-crowned World Grand Prix champion Luke Littler has suffered a major blow in his hopes of qualifying for November's Players Championship Finals after a shock first-round exit on the ProTour at...

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Diane Keaton remembered by her final director: ‘Cameramen dissolved into puddles at her feet’

In 2023, Diane Keaton shot her last film, the comedy Summer Camp. Its director remembers her energy, fearlessness and effortless authenticity on setDiane Keaton had been an icon since before I was...

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Albert Herring review – ENO heralds new era with witty staging of Britten’s story of a mummy’s boy

Coliseum, LondonEnglish National Opera’s first shared production between London and Salford is a fluent and finely sung take on Britten’s 1947 comic opera. Antony McDonald’s lively staging gives...

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‘Shattered my whole world’: the wild story behind stranger-than-fiction drama Roofman

Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst lead the acclaimed new comedy drama about an escaped prisoner hiding in a toy store and deceiving a local womanLeigh Moore was meant to be celebrating her 40th birt...

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Gaza journalist buried as brother is freed from Israeli prison

The brother of killed Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi was freed, only to be told of his brother’s death.

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Gaza ceasefire tested as Israeli forces kill five Palestinians

Israeli troops redeploy in Gaza according to agreed deal, but clashes and killings threaten stability of the ceasefire.

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Why Was the President of FIFA at the Gaza Summit?

The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, traveled to Monday’s Gaza summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, at President Trump’s invitation.

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‘They could have killed me’: Protesters condemn state violence in Argentina

Critics say violence against protesters is on the rise after President Milei introduced new rules for security forces.

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Less than 4 days left: Visibility, traction, and growth start at your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 exhibit table

Only 4 days left to amplify your brand to 10,000+ tech leaders with an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Grow your startup on October 27-29 in San Francisco. Book here.

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Struggling Sweden sack manager Tomasson

Sweden sack manager Jon Dahl Tomasson following a poor start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

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Boots: the Netflix sleeper hit that’s a stunning indictment of military homophobia

This word-of-mouth sensation’s scenes about the US marines’ treatment of homosexuality are incredibly powerful. Until it throws in a weird food fight and starts trying to become an Orange Is the Ne...

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‘My eyes are stinging, but damn it, they’re open’: surviving a 12-hour Twilight marathon in the year 2025

Breaking both dawn and sanity, Twilight fan Jared Richards heads to the cinema to watch all five films for the 20th anniversary of Stephenie Meyer’s vampiric bestsellerGet our weekend culture and l...

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Save up to $624 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Pass before prices rise in less than 4 days

Only 4 days left to save up to $624 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 pass. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators for 200+ sessions, 250+ speakers, and Startup Battlefield 200. Register now...

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Paradigm Shift review – loud and immersive video art to make your brain fold in on itself

180 Studios, London CGI sea creatures ‘queer evolution’, ravers rave on, Wonder Woman goes disco … none of it makes any sense but these legendary video works from Warhol and Jarman to Nan Goldin an...

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UK will be second-fastest-growing G7 economy, IMF predicts

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded the rate at which the UK economy will grow this year.

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China Wants Foreign Scientists. The Public Says No, Thanks.

Students at Peking University in Beijing in May. As new college graduates in China have struggled to find jobs, an uproar has developed over the government’s moves to attract science and tech grads...

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NI turn attention to play-off after Germany defeat

As Monday night's loss to Germany ends any realistic hopes of automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Northern Ireland's players are already looking forward to their attempts to secure a pl...

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Save of the tournament? Mair prevents four with brilliant stop

New Zealand's Rosemary Mair makes a brilliant stop to prevent a Sri Lanka boundary during their ICC Women's World Cup match in Colombo.

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Anonymity for firearms officers will harm public confidence, Shabana Mahmood told

Senior media figures say hiding names of those facing trial would ‘ride roughshod over the principles of open justice’A government plan to give anonymity to firearms officers in England and Wales f...

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Satellites found exposing unencrypted data, including phone calls and some military comms

Researchers spent the past year alerting affected organizations, including T-Mobile and AT&T, but warn that large amounts of satellite data will remain unencrypted and exposed for some years t...

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FleetWorks raises $17M to match truckers with cargo faster

Co-founded by a former Uber Freight product manager, and backed by Uber's lead seed investor, FleetWorks is quickly scooping up customers in the trucking world.

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Deadly storm batters Alaska leaving thousands displaced

One woman was killed and two others remain missing after the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska.

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Wales' handball frustration - what the pundits say

Pundits including Kit Symons, Tom Lockyer, David Edwards and Kath Morgan have their say on the decision to award Belgium a penalty following a handball by Wales' Ethan Ampadu in the World Cup quali...

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Raducanu has blood pressure taken in China defeat

Britain's Emma Raducanu struggles physically in a three-set loss to world number 219 Zhu Lin in the Ningbo Open first round.

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Aquawise will show off its AI-driven water quality tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Aquawise uses satellite images and a physics-based AI model to monitor and predict water quality at aquaculture farms.

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Protests in Brussels Halt Flights and Disrupt Public Transit

A demonstration against the Belgium government’s proposed austerity measures, in Brussels, on Tuesday.

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UConn ranked No. 1 in women's preseason poll

Defending champion UConn picked up where it left off as the No. 1 team in the country in the Associated Press Top 25 preseason women's basketball poll.

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Madagascar president dissolves parliament after fleeing army-backed protest

Andry Rajoelina issues the decree over social media ahead of an impeachment vote, as he appears close to losing power.

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Video: Opposition candidate declares victory in Cameroon election

Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared victory in the country’s presidential election.

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Wiegman: I wanted Bright involved in 2027 World Cup cycle

Sarina Wiegman says she wanted Millie Bright involved in the upcoming cycle for the 2027 Women's World Cup after the defender announced her international retirement.

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LIVE: Nigeria vs Benin – CAF World Cup qualifier

Follow our live build-up, with team news, before our full text commentary stream of the crucial World Cup qualifier.

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DJI Mini 5 Pro Review: A Heavier Drone Upgrade

DJI’s pocketable drone pushes image quality and flight safety to dizzying new heights.

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What happens next in Trump's ceasefire plan?

All living Israeli hostages have returned home and a ceasefire is in place. What happens next in Gaza?

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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

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The assassination of Saleh Aljafarawi is meant to send a dark message

Gaza journalists have been warned that they still are not safe, that they still face death for reporting.

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Israelis denied visas for World Championships

Israeli gymnasts, including defending world floor champion Artem Dolgopyat, cannot compete at next week's World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Indonesia.

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Capsey: Ashes pain fuelling unbeaten England at World Cup

Alice Capsey says England's unbeaten Cricket World Cup run is fuelled by a determination to avoid a repeat of their Ashes pain.

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Madagascar President Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Impeachment Vote

Protesters in Madagascar have called for President Andry Rajoelina to resign.

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The House at Hallow End review – home renovation horror finds emotional heft among the terror

Angela Gulner’s tragi-horror debut trades jump scares for depth, as a family home turns into a mirror of loss and madnessNew mum Harper (Katie Parker) and her baby daughter move in with her mother...

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Afghan man jailed for five years for TikTok threat to kill Nigel Farage

Fayaz Khan, 26, was also sentenced at Southwark crown court for entering the UK illegally on a small boatA man who came to the UK on a small boat has been sentenced to five years in prison for maki...

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Man jailed for five years for Farage death threat

The Reform UK leader has described the threats made in a TikTok video as "pretty chilling".

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Littler under new management after joining forces with Target Darts

Luke Littler has signed a new agreement with Target Darts, who will now oversee his professional management.

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New leadership keeping England refreshed - Capsey

England all-rounder Alice Capsey praises the team's morale as they look to go four wins from four against Pakistan on Wednesday.

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Autumn Nations Series 2025: Schedules for England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Full fixtures and schedule for the 2025 Autumn Nations Series, as England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France welcome New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina...

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England must win World Cup for Tuchel era to be classed a success

Thomas Tuchel says it will be an important personal achievement if England qualify for the World Cup with a win in Latvia on Tuesday - with two matches to spare.

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Venezuela Closes Embassy in Norway After Activist Wins Peace Prize

Venezuela’s Embassy in Oslo.

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Russia charges exiled oligarch Khodorkovsky with ‘terrorism’

Exiled tycoon the latest in a long line of people charged for opposing Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Trump declares peace, but sidesteps two-state solution for Palestinians

Donald Trump says there is peace in the Middle East, after signing the Gaza ceasefire deal.

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Smart ring maker Oura raises $900M from Fidelity

Oura is raising new funding of $900 million as its valuation reaches nearly $11 billion

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Why was FIFA President Infantino with Trump at Gaza peace summit in Egypt?

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino was among attendees in Egypt, continuing a string of appearances with the US president.

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Supercharged vitamin k could help the brain heal itself

Researchers have synthesized enhanced vitamin K analogues that outperform natural vitamin K in promoting neuron growth. The new compounds, which combine vitamin K with retinoic acid, activate the m...

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Injured Williamson, James, Hemp out for England friendlies with new faces included

Leah Williamson, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp are out of England Women's October friendlies through injury, with Lucy Bronze named in the squad.

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Google to invest $15B in Indian AI infrastructure hub

Google's investment in India will roll out over the next five years, through 2030.

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14 Best Greens Powders (2025) Researched, Taste-Tested & Reviewed

We did the research (and taste-testing) to find the best greens powders worth your money. The Bloom Nutrition Superfood Greens Powder is our tried-and-true pick.

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‘Suddenly, it’s alive!’ Sagarika Sundaram, artist of wild, exploding textiles

Sandwiching together fabrics, paper, wool and felt before splicing them into colourful life, as Sundaram explains: it all started with her mother’s sariWhen I meet Sagarika Sundaram at Alison Jacqu...

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Fact-checking Donald Trump’s speech in Israeli parliament

Trump made several claims about the Middle East conflict and other global peace deals that were not entirely true.

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Mark Cuban Would Still Have Dinner With Donald Trump

The billionaire investor campaigned for Kamala Harris, but thinks tech execs have a “moral imperative” to play nice with the president. Why? It’s good business.

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Scientists find the brain’s hidden pulse that may predict Alzheimer’s

Researchers at USC have created the first method to noninvasively measure microscopic blood vessel pulses in the human brain. Using advanced 7T MRI, they found these tiny pulsations grow stronger w...

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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports images from around the world over the past seven days.

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Bronze in first England squad since Euro 2025 win

Lucy Bronze has been named in the England squad for this month's friendly matches despite only returning from injury on Sunday.

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The Twits review – Americanised Roald Dahl is gruesome in all the wrong ways

Netflix’s animation mangles and sentimentalises Dahl’s black comedy about a gross and detestable married couple – relocating the action to Texas and introducing a plucky orphan heroineThis animated...

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For Israel, Hamas and Trump’s Peace Plan, Now Comes the Hard Part

A Hamas gunman on Monday during the handover of Israeli hostages in Deir al Balah, in southern Gaza.

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‘We’re ripping ourselves to shreds’: with dance music bitterly divided, how far should cultural boycotts go?

Some artists and audiences are boycotting Boiler Room and other events over its parent company’s links with Israel – creating fierce debate about the best way to protest and how to remain uncompro...

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Google to invest $15bn to build AI data hub in India

This is Google’s biggest investment outside the US , the firm's top executive says.

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Scotney pulls out of world title fight with Flores

Britain's Ellie Scotney withdraws from her undisputed super-bantamweight title fight against Mayelli Flores because of injury.

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Defeat by Germany 'a missed opportunity' for NI

Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair says Monday's 1-0 defeat by Germany in World Cup qualifying was a "missed opportunity".

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Ukraine’s Formula for Peace: Fewer Talks, More Weapons

On Tuesday, a high-level Ukrainian delegation will begin a multiday visit in Washington to discuss deals to buy American weapons designed to hit inside Russia and shield Ukraine from air attacks.

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Candid New York: George Bradford Brainerd’s pioneering early work – in pictures

In the 1870s, a civil engineer devised early handheld cameras able to capture scenes with more detail than ever. He used the technology to document people on New York streets, from musicians to beg...

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Cape Verde qualify for first-ever football World Cup after 3-0 win

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 to qualify for the football World Cup for the first time.

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Soaring bills are the gift that keeps on giving for Reform. Shame Labour doesn’t have the guts to do anything about them | Mathew Lawrence

A cost of living crisis is not inevitable if there is the will to stop companies extracting profits from Britain’s essential servicesThe profound squeeze on living standards has become the defining...

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Space Harrier at 40: how Sega’s surreal classic brought total immersion to arcades in the 80s

As they flew above Yu Suzuki’s innovative, psychedelic 3D landscapes combating space dragons and alien rock monsters, the moving arcade cabinet would fling players around and physically involve the...

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Human rights official urges UK to review laws after Palestine Action placard arrests

Counter-terror laws must not place unnecessary limits on ‘fundamental rights’, Michael O’Flaherty tells Shabana MahmoodEurope’s most senior human rights official has called on Shabana Mahmood to re...

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Bracketology: Finally, some qualitative data to add to the projections

Could a procedural advantage be the difference in Houston finally winning a national title? Plus, the newest teams joining the field of 68.

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Trump to oversee Cambodia-Thai peace deal at ASEAN summit: Malaysia FM

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan says the US president will oversee a peace deal at the upcoming ASEAN summit.

aljazeera.com

Young people are biggest victims of UK’s fragile jobs market

Firms too scared to take a chance on youngsters when taxes and minimum wages are higher, expert saysUK labour market shows signs of stabilising after job lossesBusiness live – latest updatesSo much...

theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,328

Here are the key events from day 1,328 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

aljazeera.com

Keanu Reeves says Diane Keaton was ‘a generous artist and very special person’

Reeves paid tribute to Keaton, his co-star in the 2003 romcom Something’s Gotta GiveDiane Keaton obituaryPeter Bradshaw on Diane KeatonThe actor Keanu Reeves has paid tribute to Diane Keaton follow...

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Starmer to face MPs amid continued pressure over collapse of China spying trial – UK politics live

PM due to give statement on Middle East and India trip but opposition MPs likely to try to ask about claims of government interference in China case Good morning. As Kiran Stacey reports, the gover...

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The tiny island nation that's two wins from a World Cup spot

Meet the team of part-timers, ranked 150 by FIFA, hoping to reach next summer's tournament. "Every young boy wants to play in a World Cup, it is a dream... and we know we have a chance."

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Finding My Way by Malala Yousafzai review – growing up in public

Clambering up bell towers, dancing the night away and falling in love – how ‘saint’ Malala forged a new identityLying in her Birmingham hospital bed in the weeks after she’d been shot in the h...

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Sunlight review – monkey-suited woman goes on road trip in Nina Conti’s super-quirky directing debut

There are plenty of laughs and a fair bit of trauma to process when a depressed man takes a monkey woman across countryIt is perhaps an unexpected development that one of the most erotic moments in...

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Wales' World Cup dream dented - but not over

Where does this leave Wales' hopes of reaching next year's World Cup? Dented, but far from over.

skysports.com

US soya bean farmers battered by trade dispute with China

Farms face falling prices and lost income amid the escalating US-China trade war.

aljazeera.com

Opening night or late season debuts? Key NBA superstar injury returns to watch for

From opening night to late season debuts, here are the biggest superstar injury returns to watch for in the 2025-26 NBA season.

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Afghan foreign minister in India: Why New Delhi is embracing Taliban now

India never aligned with the Taliban, but regional geopolitical realignment is forcing revamp of ties, say analysts.

aljazeera.com

How England can qualify for the World Cup tonight...

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'Pretty darn impressive': Alex Ovechkin still wowing teammates amid uncertain future

After Ovi broke Wayne Gretzky's record, his teammates expect more of the same in the final year of his deal.

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Transfer rumors, news: Neymar eyeing shock return to Europe

Santos forward Neymar is open to a move to Serie A amid links to Inter Milan and Napoli. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Cameroon’s Issa Tchiroma Bakary claims presidential election victory

Opposition candidate unilaterally declares himself victor, and calls on incumbent 92-year-old Paul Biya to concede.

aljazeera.com

Maine Gov. Janet Mills enters crowded Democratic race to unseat Susan Collins

Mills was reportedly recruited by Democratic Senate leaders after her high-profile confrontation with President Donald Trump in February, in which she told the president she'd "see you in court."

npr.org

Ex-Olympic coach Leiva-Modahl charged with child sex offences

Former British Olympic athletics coach Jose Vicente Leiva-Modahl will appear in court on Tuesday accused of child sex offences.

bbc.com

Ten days, 215 golds & 3000 athletes - Glasgow 2026 schedule announced

Around 3000 athletes will compete for 215 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games next summer after the Glasgow 2026 schedule is confirmed.

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Rachel Reeves, just tell voters why taxes must go up – and then do it | Polly Toynbee

The Thatcherite notion of tax as wicked must be challenged in the upcoming budget. Target unearned wealth; explain that tax creates a decent societyIt’s late already: only six weeks to prepare the...

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Actors trained during pandemic lack vocal power and range, says RSC leader

Daniel Evans says young drama graduates who learned voice work online missed out on the physical presence of theatre trainingYoung actors who trained at drama school during the pandemic are struggl...

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Black History Month: Remembering Uriah Rennie

A range of voices from football tell the story of Uriah Rennie and pay their tributes following his passing earlier this year. Rennie was the first black referee to officiate in the Premier League.

skysports.com

A Nobel Prize for explaining when technology leads to growth

The 2025 Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt.

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Collins still at a loss to explain Yerevan defeat

Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins is still unable to explain September's World Cup qualifying defeat at Armenia, ahead of Tuesday night's Dublin game against the same opposition.

bbc.com

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine on the shutdown's impact on federal workers in his state

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., about what he's hearing from the many federal workers in his state who have been furloughed during the government shutdown.

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Rachel Reeves to confirm changes to ‘outdated’ planning system

Changes intended to reduce ‘burdensome bureaucracy’ and make it easier to build windfarms, reservoirs and housingMinisters are making it easier to build new windfarms, reservoirs and large housing...

theguardian.com

KL Rahul, India defeat West Indies in second Test to sweep series

India wins the two-match series with a dominant seven-wicket victory in New Delhi before their tour of Australia.

aljazeera.com

Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation findsThe flood-prone Worcestershire town being abandoned by insurersDoors, drain...

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The Sun’s hidden poles could finally reveal its greatest secrets

High above the Sun’s blazing equator lie its mysterious poles, the birthplace of fast solar winds and the heart of its magnetic heartbeat. For decades, scientists have struggled to see these region...

sciencedaily.com

Death toll from devastating Mexico flooding rises

The death toll from last week’s torrential rains in Mexico has risen to 64 as authorities expand the search.

aljazeera.com

UK labour market shows signs of stabilising after job losses

Unemployment rate rises slightly to 4.8% but ONS says falls in and payroll numbers and vacancies are levelling offBusiness live – latest updatesBritain’s employment market has shown signs of stabil...

theguardian.com

NSW minister urges people to 'vote early and vote often' in 2025 bird of the year – video

As the final hours of Guardian Australia's 2025 bird of the year draw near, Penny Sharpe, the New South Wales environment minister, makes a last-minute appeal for votes for the endangered bush ston...

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Venezuela to close Norway embassy after opposition leader wins Nobel Prize

The news comes just days after Maria Corina Machado was announced the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.

aljazeera.com

Big Kiss, Bye-Bye by Claire-Louise Bennett review – remembering terrible men

In the latest novel from the acclaimed avant garde author, the narrator considers the impact of the relationships she’s left behind“English, strictly speaking, is not my first language by the way,”...

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The Secret of Me review – documentary tells tragic story of childhood intersex reassignment surgery

Grace Hughes-Hallett’s film focuses on the story of Jim Ambrose, who was raised female after he was born with atypical genitalsAlthough this documentary spreads its net wide to encompass the recent...

theguardian.com

Labour MPs call on Rachel Reeves to scrap council tax

Exclusive: 13 mainly northern MPs say a new system should better account for higher house prices in south-eastMore than a dozen Labour MPs have written to Rachel Reeves calling on her to scrap coun...

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‘Risky is the best way to be’: Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke – and 50 years of stardom

From Rocky Horror to the Muppets, Curry’s extraordinary career made him world-famous. Then, a stroke left him paralysed. The actor talks about his cocaine years, his friendship with David Bowie – a...

theguardian.com

Who can actually beat Terence Crawford?

Terence Crawford has won undisputed world championships at super-lightweight, welterweight and all the way up at super-middleweight.

skysports.com

Quiz: English managers to take charge of national teams

BBC Sport has put together a list of 10 English managers to take charge of international teams - can you name them?

bbc.com

Venezuela shuts embassy in Norway following opposition leader's Nobel award

Oslo calls the decision "regrettable", stressing that the Nobel committee functions independently.

bbc.com

A telescope larger than Earth just revealed the hidden heart of a mysterious galaxy

Scientists imaged the heart of the OJ 287 galaxy, uncovering a curved plasma jet around what appears to be two merging supermassive black holes. The structure reveals unimaginable energy levels and...

sciencedaily.com

US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed

Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.

bbc.com

TV tonight: Rylan Clark goes witch-hunting in Elizabethan Essex

Prof Alice Roberts joins Rylan to investigate witch trials in Chelmsford. Plus: an exposé of the international dog-fighting trade. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky HistoryRylan Clark retur...

theguardian.com

Why is India prosecuting Muslims who said ‘I love Muhammad’?

More than 2,500 people have been charged as an initial crackdown on the expression has spawned broader protests.

aljazeera.com

‘Did two Brits spy for China?’ is one question. ‘Can any UK PM really stand up to China?’ is an even bigger one | Gaby Hinsliff

It’s Keir Starmer’s turn to muddle through a problem that none of his predecessors solved: can his cash-poor nation afford to offend a superpower? It has all the makings of a gripping spy novel.Tw...

theguardian.com

Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the s...

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Move over James Bond: A new service lets anyone share secrets with Britain

Afraid to sneak into a British embassy? MI6's new dark web portal Silent Courier lets you share secrets online.

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Indonesian MPs get extra allowance weeks after angry protests over perks

Thousands had earlier in August protested against an increase in housing allowances for MPs.

bbc.com

Cape Verde clinches historic first qualification for FIFA World Cup

The island nation, located off the African coast, becomes the second-smallest country to qualify for the World Cup.

aljazeera.com

JWST may have found the Universe’s first stars powered by dark matter

New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope hint that the universe’s first stars might not have been ordinary fusion-powered suns, but enormous “supermassive dark stars” powered by dark ma...

sciencedaily.com

Could ‘trash fashion’ save this Nairobi neighbourhood from drowning in discarded western clothes?

A runway show in Gikomba, east Africa’s largest secondhand clothing market, has attempted to highlight the impact of mass clothing imports – and offer a solutionAntony Njoroge paces back and forth,...

theguardian.com

The flood-prone Worcestershire town being abandoned by insurers

One more deluge could bankrupt Tenbury Wells yet its application for flood defence funding has been rejectedDoors, drains and paving perils: protecting your home from floodingMillions more homes in...

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Scientists build artificial neurons that work like real ones

UMass Amherst engineers have built an artificial neuron powered by bacterial protein nanowires that functions like a real one, but at extremely low voltage. This allows for seamless communication w...

sciencedaily.com

Satellites Are Leaking the World’s Secrets: Calls, Texts, Military and Corporate Data

With just $800 in basic equipment, researchers found a stunning variety of data—including thousands of T-Mobile users’ calls and texts and even US military communications—sent by satellites unencry...

wired.com

How to Free Palestine

Turning the Gaza cease-fire into lasting peace.

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