Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-15

Ministry of Justice ‘has failed to file spending receipts of nearly £11bn’

Analyst firm Tussell says department is more than two years behind on publishing receipts, weakening scrutiny around public moneyThe Ministry of Justice, the Whitehall department in charge of a £13...

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No 10 moves to end China spy row – but threat of further fallout lingers

Questions remain over trial collapse even as publication of key evidence scuppers Tory’s main line of attackWhen Keir Starmer finally read the witness statement from his deputy national security ad...

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'Rohl exits Rangers running as Muscat talks continue' - gossip

Rangers' hunt for a new head coach looks to have lost another contender, while Aberdeen's Jimmy Thelin is linked with the Sweden international vacancy.

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Gaza medics find signs of torture on Palestinian bodies returned by Israel

Health officials in Gaza say many of the 90 returned bodies bore marks of violence and possible executions.

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Thompson scores first goal as Chelsea thrash Paris FC in Champions League

Club-record signing Alyssa Thompson opened her Chelsea account in a 4-0 thrashing of Paris FC as Sonia Bompastor's side claimed their first Champions League win of the season.

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This Thiel-backed venture allows doping in its own sports

Backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital, the Enhanced Games aims to disrupt the Olympics with a competition that allows athletes to dope. Launching in Las Vegas in May 2026, the g...

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Bank of America, Bank of New York sued for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein

A woman who claims she was abused by Epstein alleges the banks were used to send payments for sex-trafficking victims.

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Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over moving production to US

Stellantis announced a $13bn investment in the US, which will see Jeep Compass production move from Canada to the US.

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No 10 publishes key witness statements in China spy row

Keir Starmer releases documents submitted by deputy national security adviser to Crown Prosecution ServiceDowning Street has published three witness statements from UK’s deputy national security ad...

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Germany pledges $2bn in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks more funds

Ukraine says it will need $120bn in defence funding in 2026 to stave off Russia's more than three-year war.

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Spotify spotted working on a ‘SongDNA’ feature that showcases the people behind your favorite music

Spotify is developing a new “SongDNA” feature that lets users explore music through the people behind it — from writers and producers to vocalists and engineers.

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Rohl pulls out of race to become Rangers head coach

Danny Rohl has told Rangers he does not wish to continue in the process to become the club’s new head coach.

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Judge Throws Out Children’s Lawsuit Against Trump’s Energy Policies

The judge said the plaintiffs lacked legal basis to sue because the harms they described couldn’t be fixed by a court decision.

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Trump Helped Argentina Face an Economic Meltdown. It Came At a Cost.

President Trump with President Javier Milei of Argentina at the White House on Tuesday.

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Rain rescues England after Pakistan issue World Cup reality check

There was a silver lining to the clouds that encircled Colombo - from an English perspective, at least.

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Spanish police clash with pro-Palestine protesters in Barcelona

Police clashed with pro-Palestine demonstrators in Barcelona on Wednesday, detaining several people.

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Littler bounces back from recent defeats to claim Players Championship 32 title

Luke Littler bounced back from his recent defeats to pick up a vital Players Championship 32 title in Wigan. 

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Trump’s fragile peace plan: what next for Gaza? – podcast

As the Gaza ceasefire continues to hold, what road lies ahead in the peace process? John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour.Plus, what is at the heart of the Chinese...

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Ragdoll review – Patty Hearst inspires an audacious account of power and privilege

Jermyn Street theatre, LondonKatherine Moar’s bold and taut drama about the kidnapping of a fictional heiress explores the toxic inheritance of the 1970sKatherine Moar’s riveting drama is inspired...

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Derek Rose, Impeccable Purveyor of Luxury Pajamas, Dies at 93

His colorful men’s nightwear was like something made on Savile Row in London — perfect, pricey — except that it was rarely seen outside the bedroom.

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Tesla urges Delaware court to restore Musk’s $56bn payday

One of biggest US corporate legal battles is in final stage after judge had in January 2024 rescinded Elon Musk's pay.

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Littler secures spot at Players Championship Finals

Reigning world champion Luke Littler wins the Players Championship 32 event to secure his place at next month's Players Championship Finals.

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US aims to raise $20bn ‘facility’ to support Argentina’s struggling economy

The additional boost, which comes on top of a $20bn currency swap, comes shortly before Argentina's midterm elections.

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Rachel Reeves says higher taxes on wealthy ‘part of the story’ for November budget

Exclusive: Chancellor hints at rises and calls out past ‘scaremongering’ over VAT on private schools and changes to non-domsRachel Reeves has said higher taxes on the UK’s wealthy will form part of...

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Sources: Orioles interested in Pujols for manager

The Orioles, seeking a new manager to guide their young, emerging core, have expressed interest in Albert Pujols, sources told ESPN.

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The AI Industry's Scaling Obsession Is Headed for a Cliff

Huge AI infrastructure deals assume that algorithms will keep improving with scale. They may not.

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Highlights: Rain snatches victory from Pakistan as match against England abandoned

Highlights from the Women's Cricket World Cup match in Colombo as rain denied Pakistan a famous victory over England.

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Trump Allies Push to Bolster Putin-Backed Balkans Leader

Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, with Milorad Dodik, center, the leader of Republika Srpska, a Serb-controlled region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in February.

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From glorified sheds to sleek sci-fi palaces: how architecture put the zing into football grounds

A new exhibition in Liverpool tells the story of the grassy arenas, from churning tribal terraces to hyper-modern, wedding-cake-like structures with retractable pitches. And let’s hear it for the w...

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How are World Cup favourites shaping up - and who will win?

Now England have booked their place at the 2026 World Cup attention turns to how they might fare in North America next summer - and how some of their rivals are looking.

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The Guardian view on the China spy trial: an opportunity for Labour to prove it understands the threat from Beijing | Editorial

Dispelling confusion about the collapsed case would build confidence that the government has a coherent policyNo single word describes the challenge that China poses for UK foreign policy. There is...

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England vs Pakistan washed out as Sciver-Brunt's side let off the hook

Pakistan's chance of a huge victory over England was thwarted after rain ruined their Women's Cricket World Cup match in Colombo.

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'Worse than starting from scratch': how big is the task of rebuilding Gaza?

BBC Verify investigates the damage done by two years of war, which could take $70bn and decades to repair.

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‘Theatre is an elitist artform for privileged people’: Daniel Day-Lewis talks class, cinema and his crush on Mary Poppins

Speaking at the London film festival, the triple Oscar-winner mounted a fierce defence of movies and method acting, although he conceded My Left Foot couldn’t be made todayThe actor Daniel Day-Lewi...

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Denial and amnesia: Is the global community ready to welcome Israel back?

Analysts express concern over the rehabilitation of Israel, even as it says it has done no wrong.

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Eightfold co-founders raise $35M for Viven, an AI digital twin startup for querying unavailable coworkers

Viven's seed funding was led by Khosla Ventures and Foundation Capital.

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Watchdog urges Phillipson to speed up trans guidance

The equalities watchdog says updated guidance on single-sex spaces needs to be approved quickly.

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Zhang awaits 'final decision' on Chisora fight after 'accepting terms'

Zhilei Zhang is awaiting a final decision on a potential fight against Derek Chisora.

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Anthropic launches new version of scaled-down ‘Haiku’ model

Anthropic has released Claude Haiku 4.5, the newest version of its smallest model, billed as offering similar performance to Sonnet 4 "at one-third the cost and more than twice the speed."

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Liberate bags $50M at $300M valuation to bring AI deeper into insurance back offices

Liberate’s AI agents automate tasks for P&C insurers, working across sales, service, and claims.

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Ukraine war ‘will end on Trump’s watch’, US tells NATO

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO members that the Ukraine war ‘will end on President Trump’s watch'.

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England escape with a point as match against Pakistan is rained off

England avoided a shock defeat by Pakistan at the Women's World Cup, being saved by heavy rain in Colombo.

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Jonathan Powell: the adviser who has become a powerful influence on UK foreign policy

National security adviser is only person prime minister trusts on international relations, says one insiderIn his book about working as Tony Blair’s chief of staff in No 10, Jonathan Powell warned...

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Kemi brings a shovel to a gunfight, and Starmer lets her dig her own hole | John Crace

After a humiliating performance earlier this week, the Tory leader continues to declare war on logic, evidence and self-awarenessYou would have thought that one embarrassment would have been enough...

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Iconic darts duo set to retire from sport with World Championship farewell

Iconic PDC Master of Ceremonies John McDonald and top referee George Noble will retire from darts following the next World Championship, it has been announced.

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Apple to increase Chinese investments amid US-China trade tension

Apple’s announcement comes amid increased pressure between Washington and Beijing as new tariffs loom.

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Rain rescues England from shock defeat against Pakistan

England slip to 79-7 against Pakistan before heavy rain abandons their group stage game at the Women's World Cup in Colombo.

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10 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Best Mother (2025)

From high-tech skin care to cool accessories, these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.

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‘She does terrible things’: what can a Marvel director do with Ibsen’s ruthless heroine Hedda Gabler?

She made her name with a horror reboot and a mega-budget Marvel. So what drew Nia DaCosta to the dour Norwegian’s work? We meet the film-maker and Tessa Thompson, who plays Hedda as a sexy, sultry,...

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Iran Sentences 2 French Citizens to Prison on Spying Charges

The Fars news agency, which is affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, identified them as Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris. France has called the accusations against them baseless.

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Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga has died aged 80

Former Kenyan Prime Minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga has died aged 80, after more than 4 decades in politics.

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Pochettino's turnaround has USMNT no longer dreading World Cup

Riding a three-game unbeaten streak, Mauricio Pochettino's team is dreaming of World Cup glory.

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Meta partners up with Arm to scale AI efforts

Semiconductor firm Arm is partnering with Meta to enhance the social media company's AI systems amid an unprecedented infrastructure buildout.

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Nscale inks massive AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft

Nscale plans to deploy the chips over the next few years to three data centers in Europe and a fourth in the U.S.

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English councils to remain poorer than 2010 despite funding boost, says report

Exclusive: Impact of austerity cannot be undone by end of parliament despite above-inflation funding, analysis findsCouncils in England will still be poorer by the end of this parliament than they...

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Wales midfielder Fishlock to retire from international football

Wales Women midfielder Jess Fishlock has announced her retirement from international football.

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Google releases Veo 3.1, adds it to Flow video editor

Google launched its new video model Veo 3.1 with improved audio output, granular editing controls, and better output for image to video. It said that Veo 3.1 builds on May’s Veo 3 release and...

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Google now lets you add friends as contacts for account recovery

Google now lets you recover your accounts using your phone number or trusted contacts

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Pacquiao 'can be looked at' for Crocker - Conlan

A world title defence against Manny Pacquiao "can definitely be looked at" for IBF welterweight champion Lewis Crocker, according to the Belfast fighter's manager Jamie Conlan.

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Cyber giant F5 Networks says government hackers had ‘long-term’ access to its systems, stole code and customer data

The company, which provides cybersecurity defenses to most of the Fortune 500, said the DOJ allowed it to delay notifying the public on national security grounds.

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House filmed floating to sea after Typhoon Halong hits Alaska’s coast

A home was filmed floating away off Alaska’s coast after Typhoon Halong made landfall, killing one person.

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X plans to show more information about user profiles to help improve trust

X is working on new transparency features to help users identify who they’re interacting with, such as account creation date, location, username change history, and how each account uses the service.

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Fantasy crystal ball: Players whose value could shift at the NFL trade deadline

The best potential destination for rumored trade targets and who benefits if a player is dealt.

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'Stressful last few years have been a struggle' - Rea

Northern Ireland's six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea says he is convinced his decision to retire from the series is the right one as the past few years have been a struggle.

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Players 'misunderstood' over exhibition criticisms

World number one Carlos Alcaraz says players are misunderstood when they want to play in exhibition tournaments despite criticising the demanding tour schedule.

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War crimes alert as food runs out in besieged Sudan city

Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.

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Apple upgrades iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro with new M5 chip

Apple announced its new M5 chip along with the new iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro.

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With Tariff Threat and Trade Controls, China and U.S. Renew Game of Chicken

President Trump greeting China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, at the Group of 20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, in 2019.

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Apple Just Upgraded the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro with Its New M5 Chip

The hardware largely remains the same, but performance gets a boost.

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Practical Gift Ideas for New Parents and Their Babies (2025)

From a booger buster to a food masher, these gifts make this amazing (and difficult!) job just a little easier.

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Cavaliers unveil 55th anniversary season 'Classic Edition' navy blue uniforms

Cleveland's new jerseys will replicate team's classic navy blue alternate look worn in the mid-2000s.

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The full Space Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The future of tech launches here

The Space Stage agenda is full at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Join 10,000 tech leaders to hear what's next in space tech from top voices like Baiju Bhatt, Will Bruey, Bridgit Mendler, and more. Regist...

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Wales legend Fishlock to retire from international football

Wales' greatest female footballer Jess Fishlock will retire from international football after this month's friendly against Australia in Cardiff.

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A tiny rhino foetus developed by IVF: Jon A Juárez’s best photograph

Only two female northern white rhinos are left – but neither can carry a pregnancy. So a surrogate was used. Tragically, the foetus didn’t reach full termThis photograph captures a moment of fragil...

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What do we know about the Trump plan to disarm Hamas?

US President Donald Trump says Hamas may need to be disarmed ‘violently’ as part of the Gaza peace plan.

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Controversial UK oil field publishes full scale of climate impact

The impact from the Rosebank oil field is estimated at nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming CO2.

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Boycott of Israel gymnasts sets 'dangerous precedent'

The Israeli Gymnastics Federation says a "dangerous precedent" has been set as Indonesia denies visas to their athletes for the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

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Fiba suspends British Basketball Federation

Basketball's world governing body Fiba suspends the British Basketball Federation and bars the British men's team from international competition because of governance issues.

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How US funding has made Israel’s wars possible

Pressure from the US may have forced Israel into a ceasefire in Gaza, but it was US money that funded that war.

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Jets coach dismisses Hall trade chatter: 'Rumors'

Jets coach Aaron Glenn dismissed the renewed trade speculation surrounding Breece Hall, reiterating what he said in the preseason: They have no plans to trade their No. 1 running back.

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KU, Texas Tech fined $25K each over fan dispute

The Big 12 fined Kansas and Texas Tech $25,000 each on Wednesday for the fallout of a dispute over fan behavior in Saturday's game.

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NHL players may play on untested ice at Olympics

Organizers for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games say construction delays at the primary hockey arena may force the Olympic event, which will include the return of NHL players for the first time in over...

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You can now text Spotify’s AI DJ

Spotify's AI DJ now takes text commands and accepts Spanish-language music requests by voice.

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From Heat to thermals: Al Pacino and Robert De Niro have paired up to flog puffer jackets

Thirty years after they first shared a screen, the pair of Hollywood icons are back! With an advert for coatsReaders of a certain age will remember the sheer nuclear impact of Michael Mann’s Heat o...

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Democratic governors form a public health alliance in a rebuke of Trump

They're framing it as a way to share data and messages about threats, emergency preparedness and public health policy at a time when the federal government isn't doing its job in public health.

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Equalities watchdog urges UK ministers to ‘act with speed’ on trans guidance

EHRC writes to Bridget Phillipson over implementation of code on single-sex public spaces after supreme court rulingThe equalities watchdog has taken the unusual step of publicly urging ministers t...

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Battlefield 6 is yet another cliche-ridden war game. We deserve better

In this week’s newsletter: The series is known for its massive multiplayer shootouts, but there’s a missed opportunity to tell a meaningful story about warAnd so Battlefield is back. The long-runni...

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Magnifying the minuscule: Nikon Small World photomicrography 2025 – in pictures

Weevils, spores, slime mold and cells are in extreme closeup for the 51st anniversary of the Nikon Small World competition. For more than five decades, the award has brought scientific wonders unde...

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Mercedes confirm unchanged 2026 line-up as Russell, Antonelli agree new deals

Mercedes confirmed they will retain their current driver line-up for the 2026 Formula 1 season as contract extensions for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli were announced.

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3 days left: Save up to $624 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Pass before prices rise

Only 3 days left to save up to $624 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 pass before prices rise Friday, October 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators for 200+ sessions, 2...

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L.A. County Declares State of Emergency Over Immigration Raids

California National Guard members stand ready as people protest against the detention of migrants by federal law enforcement in downtown Los Angeles in June.

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India set to host 2030 centenary Commonwealth Games

India is set to host the centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030 - the second time in 20 years that the event has been held in the world's most populous nation.

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All to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 – teams, qualifying, format, draw

As continental qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 nears its end, the focus is shifting to the tournament itself.

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Putin Welcomes Syria’s New President in Moscow, While Still Harboring al-Assad

President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow on Tuesday. Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian former dictator whom Mr. al-Shara overthrew, has taken refuge in Russia.

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A notorious nude and pages from the Guardian? Claire Fontaine’s dazzling show has got the lot!

The duo behind Claire Fontaine discuss their new exhibition, which explores everything from prison atrocities to neon profanities – and even pairs this newspaper with a Courbet masterpieceThe work...

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‘Please can I have a million pounds?’ A documentary-maker’s wild attempt to strike it rich in 90 days

From tricking art dealers to making frightening deals with crypto entrepreneurs, Oobah Butler’s new documentary sees him launch an almighty cash grab. Here, he tells the story of his rollercoaster...

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Clashes Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Kill at Least 12

Taliban guards near the border with Pakistan. Fighting continued in the Spin Boldak border area of southern Afghanistan and central Pakistan on Wednesday.

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US, China impose port fees: Is a return to all-out trade war imminent?

It's the latest tit-for-tat tariff spat between the two superpowers following a period of calmed tensions.

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DEBATE! Should Littler have competed in the World Youth Championship?

The Love The Darts podcast panel discuss the rules around the World Youth Championship and whether Luke Littler was right to compete in it. Listen to the whole debate on the latest Love The Darts p...

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Watch: Freed prisoner finds family alive after thinking they had been killed

Shadi Abu Sido told the BBC an Israeli prison officer said his family had been killed.

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Mercedes to continue with Russell & Antonelli in 2026

Britain's George Russell says he wants to build on his "strongest season to date in F1" after signing a new deal to continue racing for Mercedes in 2026.

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Xbox ROG Ally and ROG Ally X Review: High Performance, High Price

These are high-power, high-performance handhelds—but steep pricing and a cluttered UI hold Xbox's first portables back from greatness.

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'Family my priority' - Van Gerwen out of Finals

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen will miss the Players Championship Finals in November after deciding to prioritise his family.

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Global government debt on course to hit 100% of GDP by 2029, IMF warns

Ratio would be highest since aftermath of second world war, with UK among G20 countries forecast to peak aboveBusiness live – latest updatesGovernment debt across the world is on course to hit 100%...

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GB News viewers more likely to wrongly believe net migration to UK increasing

Research by Cardiff University also found public opposition to allowing politicians to front current affairs programmeMore frequent viewers of GB News wrongly believe that net migration to the UK i...

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‘When did I get that good-looking?’: Bruce Springsteen on seeing Jeremy Allen White play him on screen

At a Q&A in London, the Boss reflected on watching his story being brought to life in Deliver Me From Nowhere, while the star of The Bear discussed his anxiety at playing a legendBilled as a co...

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Fighting escalates on border between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Dozens of people have been killed and injured in fighting between Pakistan and Afghan forces on the border between Pakis

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People remembering Ryder Cup for 'wrong reason'

Rory McIlroy says he wants to "shift the narrative" after claiming people are remembering Europe's Ryder Cup win in New York last month for the "wrong reason".

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VSCO gets AI editing chops, support for RAW files

Video editing app VSCO is adding a set of new AI image editing tools, support for high-resolution RAW files, non-destructive edits, and content-aware region detection.

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Dana Schutz review – an orgy of gloop from the painter who outraged New York

Thomas Dane, London The artist, whose painting of Emmett Till caused a scandal, is back with a grotesque, cartoonish, deeply political commentary on American societyDana Schutz cakes her canvases...

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South Korea Targets Cambodia’s Scam Industry After Kidnaps, Torture and a Death

Wi Sung-lac, South Korea’s national security director, said in a news conference on Wednesday in Seoul, that 79 people were missing in Cambodia after getting lured by high-paying job offers there a...

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Video: Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial as protests held in Tel Aviv

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court to testify in his corruption trial.

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McIlroy would love to be Ryder Cup captain - 'but hopefully not in 2027!'

Rory McIlroy "would love" to be Ryder Cup captain at some point but "hopefully not in 2027" as he prepares for this week's DP World India Championship.

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Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating

CO2 in air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakeningLevels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere soared by a record amount in 2024 to hit ano...

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'Where on earth do they go from here' - England in wicket woe

Pakistan's Diana Baig, Fatima Sana and Sadia Iqbal got out 6 England batters in their fourth match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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Space Live: the new TV channel streaming absolutely spellbinding footage of Earth … forever

ITVX’s perpetual real-time broadcast from the International Space Station is awe-inspiring … until it gets boring. But even though it’s hard to watch for long, it’s a humbling reminder of who we ar...

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How Israel plans to continue the war without its army

As tanks withdraw and the bombing slows, Israel extends its war through Palestinian militias turned against their own.

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Suit seeks to allow top HS WR to profit from NIL

Jamier Brown, the top wide receiver in the class of 2027, is the centerpiece of an NIL lawsuit filed against the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

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China spy row: key witness statement to be published, says Starmer

Statement by deputy national security adviser was central to CPS decision to withdraw spying charges against two menUK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street will publish a witness statement...

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‘The architect of Black Gen X sonic feeling and eloquence’: D’Angelo’s 10 greatest tracks

From the divine sensuality of Higher to the scabrous social commentary of The Charade, we explore the highlights of the late neo-soul star’s slim but stunning catalogueD’Angelo burst on to the scen...

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Syria’s New Leaders Are Talking to Russia, a Former Enemy

Russian military vehicles near Hmeimim, Syria, in August. Moscow still has an air base in the area, despite the overthrow last year of its ally Bashar al-Assad.

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James Norton set to play Brian Epstein in Sam Mendes’ four-part Beatles film project

The actor is reportedly in line to play the Beatles’ manager in the 1917 director’s ambitious saga about the Fab FourHappy Valley star James Norton is being lined up to play Beatles manager Brian E...

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A New Road Safety Group Targets Self-Driving Cars

A Tesla Takedown alum has launched a campaign for stricter regulation of autonomous vehicles in the US.

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This European treatment for joint pain just passed a major scientific test

Korean researchers found that low-dose radiation therapy eased knee pain and improved movement in people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis. The treatment, far weaker than cancer radiation, showe...

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Ranking the 87 national teams that could win the 2026 World Cup

There are 88 national teams that could win the FIFA World Cup next summer. With only three international breaks left before the tournament, we rank every team.

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Van Gerwen to miss Players Championship Finals amid ProTour withdrawals

Michael van Gerwen will miss the Players Championship Finals for the first time in his career after withdrawing from Wednesday's ProTour event in Wigan.

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Nature groups rebuke Reeves for ‘cynical’ 11th-hour planning bill changes

Chancellor accused of removing environmental protections to win short-term growth and save her budget Last-minute changes to the government’s landmark planning bill have sparked a furious backlash...

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What Is Google One? A Breakdown of Plans, Pricing, and Included Services

If you use Google’s apps and AI, it’s worth looking at this all-inclusive service. We break down the plans and how much they cost.

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Marina Abramović: Balkan Erotic Epic review – a thrilling collision of ecstasy and grief

Aviva Studios, ManchesterResisting simple titillation, this sprawling four-hour odyssey through often naked rituals has weddings, funerals and eye-popping love potionsFactory International’s Aviva...

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Talent, emotional intelligence and a lifetime of sacrifice have made Oscar Piastri a F1 title favorite

There's no doubting Oscar Piastri's talent, but what's set him apart in his F1 title quest is his ability to control his emotions.

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Pakistan end South Africa's 10-Test winning run

Pakistan end world champions South Africa's unbeaten run by completing a 93-run victory in an entertaining and hard-fought first Test in Lahore.

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'Two brilliant deliveries' - Beaumont and Jones out early

England's Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones are bowled by Pakistan's Diana Baig and Fatima Sana in the second and third over respectively at the Cricket World Cup.

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The Australian with a masterplan to get Scotland back to World Cup

Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta talks exclusively to BBC Scotland about management, motherhood and making the 2027 World Cup.

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Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie review – sunny, wholesome cat-obsessed tale that knows its audience

Kristen Wiig goes all Cruella as the evil cat lady pitted against Gabby and her grandma, Gloria Estefan, desperate as she is to get her hands on that doll’s houseIf you have children of the appropr...

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England without ill Bell and Ecclestone for Pakistan game at World Cup LIVE!

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Boulter crashes out of Japan Open to experienced Cirstea

Katie Boulter was unable to follow up her brilliant opening round victory against world No 17 Linda Noskova as she bowed out of the Japan Open to the experienced Sorana Cirstea.

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Ranking the 88 national teams that could win the 2026 World Cup

There are 88 national teams that could win the FIFA World Cup next summer. With only three international breaks left before the tournament, we rank every team.

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Which WNBA free agents might be on the move for 2026 season?

In a pivotal WNBA offseason, a new CBA is being negotiated and there's an unprecedented number of free agents.

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Physicists discover mysterious new type of time crystal

Scientists at TU Wien have uncovered that quantum correlations can stabilize time crystals—structures that oscillate in time without an external driver. Contrary to previous assumptions, quantum fl...

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‘A photographer with a cool and deadly eye’: Diane Keaton’s creativity behind the lens

The Oscar-winning actor and style icon was also a prolific photographer, collector and curator whose lifelong fascination with images revealed a sharp, singular way of seeing the worldIt’s one of t...

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When Face Recognition Doesn’t Know Your Face Is a Face

An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread, some say they’re getting blocked from accessing essential systems and services.

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Police break up pro-Palestine protests during Italy-Israel qualifier

Riot police used tear gas and water cannons to break up pro-Palestinian protests at Israel’s World Cup qualifier against

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It actually rains on the Sun. Here’s the stunning reason

Scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi have discovered why it rains on the Sun. Solar rain, made of cooling plasma, forms rapidly during solar flares, a mystery now solved by modeling time-varying...

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Former USWNT star Press announces retirement

Two-time World Cup champion forward Christen Press announced on Wednesday that she will retire from professional soccer at the end of the 2025 NWSL season.

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Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga dies of heart attack in India at 80

The former Kenyan PM had collapsed during a morning walk in southern India, where he was receiving medical treatment.

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England's Ford signs new three-year deal with Sale

England fly-half George Ford signs a new three-year contract with Prem side Sale Sharks.

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Rachel Reeves cites Brexit impact while ‘looking at tax and spending’ for budget

Chancellor also blames austerity and ‘ongoing impact of Lis Truss’s mini-budget’ for growing shortfall in public financesUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has said tax rises and spendi...

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‘Promises Have Not Been Kept’: What’s Behind Africa’s Youth Protests

Young people in Madagascar cheering at a rally in the capital, Antananarivo, on Tuesday after Parliament announced the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina.

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Inside Iran’s Museum of American Espionage

The enduring animosity between the United States and Iran is reflected inside the walls of the former U.S. embassy in Tehran, now turned into a museum of anti-American propaganda. U.S. involvement...

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Spies, Burgers and Bombs: After a New War, Old Wounds Resurface in Tehran

Young Iranians gathering in the Darband neighborhood of Tehran in July.

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Don’t even think about decking! How to create a nature-friendly low-maintenance garden

Garden getting you down? Tempted to just pave or concrete over the whole thing and put your feet up? There are more enjoyable and eco-friendly alternatives, from miniature meadows to giant bordersW...

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Adolescence star Stephen Graham launches global project asking fathers to write to their sons

The Emmy-winning actor will work with psychologist Orly Klein to compile the letters into a book exploring masculinity and the challenges facing boys todayStephen Graham, the Emmy-winning actor bes...

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Trump threatens vulnerable countries before key shipping emissions vote

American officials have threatened supporters of measure to reduce emissions with tariffs and other retaliatory actionDonald Trump’s government is putting intense pressure on vulnerable countries t...

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Brexit has had ‘severe and long lasting’ impact on economy, says Reeves, as she confirms budget tax rises – UK politics live

Chancellor cites the UK’s exit from EU alongside austerity and Truss’s mini-budget as issues affecting economyDowning Street is under pressure to publish its evidence in the collapsed China spy cas...

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LeBron taken to court by Lakers fan over 'fraud, deception, misrepresentation'

LeBron James is being taken to court by a fan over 'fraud, deception, misrepresentation' over claims he was deceived out of hundreds of dollars spent purchasing tickets for a Los Angeles Lakers gam...

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Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia

Australian minister cited US influencer's public comments downplaying the Holocaust and making Islamophobic remarks.

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‘Surveillance pricing’: Why you might be paying more than your neighbour

Are retailers using AI to access customers' personal data and set higher prices for those they think will pay more?

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How successful is Ukraine’s ‘gas war’ against Russia?

Kyiv's drone campaign against energy infrastructure has caused damage and shortages, in areas including annexed Crimea.

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Protesters in Italy demand Israel boycott before World Cup qualifier

Italy beat Israel 3-0 in the World Cup qualifier as protests and heavy security surrounded the match in Udine.

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Astronomers detect a cosmic “heartbeat” in pulsar signals

Researchers analyzing pulsar data have found tantalizing hints of ultra-slow gravitational waves. A team from Hirosaki University suggests these signals might carry “beats” — patterns formed by ove...

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Raila Odinga, Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Dies at 80

Raila Odinga, a former prime minister of Kenya, in 2022.

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Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies aged 80

Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India, family sources tell the BBC.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards – in pictures

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year is an annual competition hosted by the Natural History Museum in London, which awards top honours in various categories for outstanding photography Continue re...

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A Supreme Court ruling on voting rights could boost Republicans' redistricting efforts

A Supreme Court case over Louisiana's congressional map could determine the future of Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination and allow Republicans to draw 19 more House seats.

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Rocked by scandal, Portland Thorns aim to reclaim former glory under new ownership

Scandals and abuse allegations forced the Portland Thorns to find new owners, but decoupling from the Timbers organization has been a work in progress.

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Dozens killed, injured in new Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes

Brief flare-up spanned southeastern Afghanistan's Spin Boldak district and Pakistan's Chaman district.

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Why Spain's player production line is the envy of the world

What's remarkable about Luis De La Fuente's Spain is that despite getting stripped of their elite talents, they keep winning and thrilling anyway.

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Video: Fans celebrate as Qatar qualifies for World Cup

Football fans celebrated in Qatar as the country’s football team qualified for next year’s FIFA World Cup.

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Cooper Flagg put the league on notice before he ever played an NBA game

Flagg's NBA coming out party was last summer as he nearly upset Team USA ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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US, UK sanction huge Southeast Asian crypto scam network

Crackdown targets entities and individuals linked to Prince Group network that used trafficked workers for global fraud.

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Initial ALCS, NLCS impressions: Are Mariners and Dodgers World Series-bound?

Two games into both league championship series, we break down what we've seen -- and where each matchup will go from here.

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Watchdog rules Red Tractor exaggerated its environmental standards

The Advertising Standards Authority agrees with River Action that the food safety body’s 2023 advert misled the publicThe UK’s advertising watchdog has upheld a complaint that Britain’s biggest far...

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TV tonight: has ‘worst Traitor’ Alan Carr really got away with murder?

The first banishment in week two of the wickedly fun celebrity series. Plus: can a couple in Wales build an off-grid home for £100k? Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC OneIs Alan Carr even w...

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To Cook a Bear review – this daft historical crime drama is like Law & Order: Special Ursine Unit

This six-part adaption of Swedish author Mikael Niemi’s novel is an odd beast. It conjures a fine sense of an isolated 19th-century village … but the murder investigation at its heart is risibleA d...

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Four-time Olympic medallist Carlin retires after losing 'spark'

Team GB track cyclist Jack Carlin announces his retirement as he felt unable to "ignite that spark again" after last summer's Olympic Games.

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In rural America, scarce doctors battle misinformation as they practice medicine

Conspiracy theories about health fill a vacuum created by the lack of doctors in many rural communities. Meanwhile, doctors in these areas say patients have become increasingly distrustful and some...

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Exiled Hong Hong dissidents say UK plan to restart extraditions puts them in danger

Legislative change comes five years after treaty suspended in response to city’s crackdown on pro-democracy activistsExiled Hong Kong dissidents say they fear UK government plans to restart some ex...

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Shutdown hits day 15 as public feels the strain and Capitol Hill standoff drags on

The government shutdown is on its 15th day, and as the public increasingly begins to feel the effects, it remains unclear which party on Capitol Hill will blink first.

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Republican Rep. Mike Lawler on his calls for Democrats to reopen the government

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York about the ongoing government shutdown and his calls for Democrats in his state to end it.

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Rangers first to be shut out in first 3 home games

Mika Zibanejad was at a loss for words after he and the New York Rangers made history Tuesday night by becoming the first team in NHL history to get shut out in each of its first three home games o...

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Does cycling have a safety problem?

It's just over a year since Muriel Furrer died at the UCI Road World Championships, and riders are anxious about safety.

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Striking gold: gilded portraits of Black beauty and belonging – in pictures

Inspired by Gustav Klimt’s ‘golden phase’ and the religious icons of medieval Europe, US photographer Tawny Chatmon reimagines Black identity by upturning art history Continue reading...

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Humanish by Justin Gregg review – how much of a person is your pet?

From prosthetic testicles for dogs to sociable reptiles, a behavioural scientist explains what we get wrong – and right – about animal mindsIn the 1970s a former Soviet naval officer named Igor Cha...

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'I was Verstappen’s teammate - now I play football around the world'

A tantalising thought of what could have been may always linger in the background for Samuel Oram-Jones. But there are few on the planet who can say they share his story. That's even before Japanes...

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US revokes six visas over Charlie Kirk death amid social media crackdown

The State Department says the US has 'no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans'.

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England qualify for 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo sets record as Portugal held

The Three Lions become the first European side to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while Portugal draw with Hungary.

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Remembering Mama Africa: struggle of fearless singer Miriam Makeba told in daring dance drama

Mimi’s Shebeen, choreographed by Alesandra Seutin, charts South African legend’s exile and ascendancy with ‘beautiful songs, strong messages and moments that hit’“You speak about Miriam Makeba in S...

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The crisis engulfing Emmanuel Macron contains a warning for Keir Starmer | Rafael Behr

The French president dominated the centre ground but has failed to build a legacy there. Labour is in danger of doing the sameBritain and France do not share a fixed quota of political stability su...

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‘She died because of the flood’: Filipinos rise up as outrage over corruption scandal grows

Allegations related to flood control projects have sparked widespread anger and protests in the PhilippinesPhilippine health worker Christina Padora waded through July’s waist-high flood water to c...

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Squarespace Promo Codes: 10% Off | October 2025

Get 10% off your next website with an exclusive Squarespace discount code, with up to 50% off plans, new AI design features, and more top discounts this October.

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Supreme Court hears case that questions major plank of voting rights

The Supreme Court on Wednesday hears a case that could strike down the last major part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that remains standing.

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Watch: Moment house drifts away from land as typhoon hits Alaska

The US Coast Guard rescued two dozen people after their homes floated away from shore during the storm.

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Country diary: Eyes to the skies for autumn’s mass migration | Lev Parikian

Hampstead, London: Spring has the dawn chorus, autumn has “vismig”, the changing of the guard of millions of birds – an early start for me, then, to try and glimpse this remarkable phenomenonI’ve m...

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A 151-million-year-old fly just changed what we know about evolution

Scientists have uncovered a 151-million-year-old midge fossil in Australia that challenges long-held views about insect evolution. Named Telmatomyia talbragarica, the fossil shows freshwater adapta...

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Digital ID: Danes and Estonians find it ‘pretty uncontroversial’

Citizens have enrolled with little opposition, albeit with some concerns over security and privacy, as UK plans systemKeir Starmer to look at India’s digital ID system during visit to MumbaiFor Dan...

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London Became a Global Hub for Phone Theft. Now We Know Why.

Police officers searching a secondhand phone shop in north London last month.

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UK must prepare buildings for 2C rise in global temperature, government told

Climate advisers warn that current plans to protect against extreme weather are inadequateBritain must prepare for global heating far in excess of the level scientists have pegged as the limit of s...

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Murdaugh: Death in the Family review – Patricia Arquette is fantastic in this obscene true-crime drama

The acting may be brilliant in the horrible real-life story of a family whose sordid tale ends in a double murder. But when everything about the subjects is so rotten, why on Earth would you want t...

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‘New Normal’: Is Pakistan trying to set new red lines with Afghan Taliban?

Amid growing clashes with the Taliban, Pakistan's moves mirror, ironically, an approach it has decried in the past.

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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Chelsea's Caicedo

Chelsea plan to offer midfielder Moisés Caicedo a new contract to ward off interest from Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,329

Here are the key events from day 1,329 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Scientists unlock a 100-year-old quantum secret to supercharge solar power

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a surprising quantum effect inside an organic material, something once thought impossible outside metals. The team found that a special mole...

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USMNT World Cup roster implications: Wright, Roldan make cases

Has Haji Wright guaranteed his World Cup spot? Jeff Carlisle and Joey Lynch take a look at the major talking points from the USMNT's 2-1 win over Australia.

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Israel’s Vision of Victory

How the country can bring peace to the Middle East.

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