Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-16

Launch of veteran card will be used to test UK government’s digital ID scheme

Ministers hope scheme for 1.8 million people will show how technology works and ease privacy and security concernsFormer military personnel will be used to test and refine the government’s divisive...

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When will Israel reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing?

The Palestinian Authority says it's ready to operate Gaza's only gateway to the outside world.

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Russell declares Mercedes as best team to win title in 2026

​​​​​​George Russell is confident he is in the best seat in Formula 1 to challenge for the world title in 2026 after finally signing his new Mercedes contract.

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Cundy wins 22nd world track title in Rio

Jody Cundy wins his 22nd world track gold medal with victory in the 1km time trial at the Para-Cycling World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.

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Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton indicted over handling of classified documents

Former national security adviser charged with 18 counts of mishandling classified documents.

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Susan Stamberg, Longtime Mainstay of NPR, Dies at 87

Susan Stamberg in her office at NPR headquarters in Washington in 1979, shortly before serving as moderator when President Jimmy Carter conducted a national call-in show.

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Jeffrey Meldrum, Scholar Who Stalked Bigfoot, Dies at 67

His willingness to bring scientific rigor to Sasquatch studies earned him the gratitude of enthusiasts and the withering scorn of debunkers.

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Trump Warns Hamas of Strikes if Violence in Gaza Continues

Hamas militants stood guard on Wednesday as the International Committee of the Red Cross transported the bodies of hostages who died in Gaza.

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What’s Next for the Gaza Cease-Fire Plan

Israel and Hamas have reached a cease-fire deal in Gaza, but the hard part starts now. David Sanger of The New York Times describes the major obstacles to further agreement about Gaza’s immediate f...

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How to Live a Long and Healthy Life as an Introvert

Our personal health reporter explains why it’s the quality, not quantity, of socializing that matters.

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Sam Fender wins 2025 Mercury prize for his album People Watching

Geordie singer-songwriter’s album reached No 1 on the UK album chart, and led to a series of stadium-sized concerts this summerSam Fender is the winner of the 2025 Mercury prize, for his chart-topp...

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Spa vibes with a grow-your-own-dinner option: Britain’s best new building is a revamped almshouse

With its shimmering ginkgo trees, tinkling pools and a rooftop garden, the Appleby Blue Almshouse housing complex for older people is a worthy winner of RIBA’s prestigious Stirling prizeDescribed a...

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Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize Brings Hope and Scrutiny to Venezuela’s Opposition

The opposition leader María Corina Machado in her office last year. She is now in hiding.

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Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean

At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean.

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‘Better than living on the street’: Palestinians rebuild amid ceasefire

Footage shows Palestinians in Gaza City clearing debris from their destroyed homes after returning under the ceasefire.

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EFF, unions sue Trump admin. over alleged mass social media surveillance of legal residents

The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges the Trump administration is monitoring and punishing non-citizens who express social media views that the government disfavors.

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EFF, unions sue Trump administration over alleged mass social media surveillance of legal residents

The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges the Trump administration is monitoring and punishing non-citizens who express social media views that the government disfavors.

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Kanchha Sherpa, Last Member of the Team That First Conquered Everest, Dies at 92

Kanchha Sherpa in Nepal in May. He carried 60 pounds of gear, fixed ropes and scouted the trail for the 1953 expedition up Mount Everest.

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Kayak launches an ‘AI Mode’ for travel questions, search, and bookings

Kayak is bringing AI directly to its main platform with a new “AI Mode” that lets travelers research, plan, and book trips through a built-in chatbot.

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A History of the C.I.A.’s Involvement in Latin America, From Bay of Pigs to Chile Coups

Fidel Castro, whom the C.I.A. made at least eight plots against, speaking with reporters in 1964 in a car. An assault rifle lies in the seat pocket.

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No Maccabi Tel Aviv fans allowed at Aston Villa Europa League match

Aston Villa have been told away fans will not be allowed to attend next month’s Europa League match against Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park due to safety concerns.

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Why AI startups are taking data into their own hands

Where training sets were once scraped freely from the web or collected from low-paid annotators, companies are looking to proprietary training data as a competitive advantage.

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Bolivia on the brink: How a presidential election heralds a political shift

After two decades of left-wing governments, Bolivia's presidential run-off will usher in conservative leadership.

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Premier League clubs divided over spending limit proposals

Premier League clubs are divided over whether to introduce a controversial new 'salary cap' prior to next month's vote on financial regulations, BBC Sport has been told.

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Head of CPS faces cross-party pressure to explain China spy trial collapse

Stephen Parkinson called on to give ‘fuller explanation’ as MI5 expresses frustration over charges being droppedThe director of public prosecutions has come under intense cross-party pressure to ex...

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Amazon’s Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police

Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with "evidence collection and investigative work."

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Greaves to play in PDC World Championship

Beau Greaves will play in the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace later this year.

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Chaos erupts at public viewing of former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga’s body

Several deaths have been reported in Kenya after police used live fire at a public viewing of the deceased Raila Odinga.

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The real reason Google DeepMind is working with a fusion energy startup

Google has invested in fusion startups as potential power suppliers. This latest move suggests Google sees them as potential customers, too.

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Rent a Cyber Friend will pay you to talk to strangers online and will show off its platform at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

"Loneliness is the biggest disease in the world right now," founder Francesco Vitali said. "So we built a platform where human time has value again, and a place where being human is important."

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Cardiff becomes first UK council to impose higher parking charges on larger vehicles

Premium charge aims to combat steep rise in SUVs and other larger vehicles which are ‘a danger to other road users’Cardiff council will force drivers with larger vehicles to pay more for parking, b...

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The Guardian view on UK national security: a case of state failure | Editorial

This week’s partisan blame game is the wrong response to the collapse of the alleged Chinese spying case. The failure of governance runs deeperThe China spying row has revealed disturbing weaknesse...

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No Maccabi Tel Aviv fans allowed at Villa match

Aston Villa confirm no away fans will be permitted to attend the Europa League match at Villa Park against Maccabi Tel Aviv in November.

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Yemen’s Houthis Confirm Killing of Top Military Official

Protests against Israel in the Houthi-run capital of Sana, Yemen, this month.

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'Dark days behind us' - Pickford signs new Everton deal

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford signs a new contract at Everton that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029.

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Oscar Wilde Gets His Library Card Back, 125 Years After His Death

The Irish writer was barred in 1895 after being convicted of gross indecency. On Thursday, the British Library will hand over a symbolic new card to his grandson.

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Muscat close to agreeing Rangers head coach deal

Rangers are close to agreeing a deal to secure Shanghai Port's Kevin Muscat as their new head coach, but personal terms and other issues have still to be finalised.

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Australia thrash Bangladesh to reach World Cup semi-finals

Defending champions Australia reached the semi-finals of the Women's Cricket World Cup with two matches to spare after thrashing Bangladesh by 10 wickets.

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Why the Nobel Peace Prize sparked fury in Caracas

Venezuela’s president shut down an embassy after a peace prize. Why did the Nobel trigger such outrage?

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Clarke v TKV on BBC moved to November after injury

The British heavyweight title fight between Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV has been moved to 29 November after TKV suffered an injury.

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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton indicted in classified documents case

The charges come two months after the FBI executed a search warrant at Bolton's suburban Washington home.

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Niantic’s Peridot, the Augmented Reality Alien Dog, Is Now a Talking Tour Guide

Niantic is giving its cute AR cartoon companions a voice that will let them guide you around in the real world and point out interesting facts. The feature is being demo’d first in Snap Spectacles.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Organisers dismiss Trump venue move threat

United States President Donald Trump threatened to change FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities if concerned by safety.

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Israel’s relentless bombing of Gaza hinders recovery of captives’ bodies

Israel says Hamas is failing to meet commitments under Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan.

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How Raila Odinga Symbolized the Good and Bad of Kenyan Politics

He was one of the most pivotal public figures in Kenya. He died this week after fighting against tribalism for decades.

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Ministers plan high-level visits to China despite espionage trial outcry

National security adviser, education secretary and science minister to visit before end of year as part of policy to reset relationsMinisters are pushing ahead with their reset of relations with Ch...

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Fire in Party Office Raises Tensions as Cameroon Awaits Election Results

Security forces in Garoua, Cameroon, used water cannons on Sunday to disperse protesters. Cameroon is still tallying the results from the day’s presidential election.

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Cignetti gets new 8-yr., $93M deal at Indiana

Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million on Thursday.

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A new wave of social media apps provide hope in a doomscrolling world

“The platforms that won were the ones that kept people scrolling the longest, not the ones that made them feel the most connected,”  Zehra Naqvi told TechCrunch. “Now there is an abundance of conte...

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Sport can 'change country' amid climate crisis

Grassroots clubs have the power to address the on-going issue of extreme weather, according to Sport England.

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Gilles Larrain, Photographer of 1970s Drag Culture, Dies at 86

He shot portraits of stars like John Lennon and Miles Davis. But he is best remembered for “Idols,” an intimate look at a vital New York underground.

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Adelita Grijalva can force a vote on the Epstein files, but she's still not sworn in

The Arizona Democrat would be the decisive signature on a petition to force a vote on releasing the records. But Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not swear her in until after the shutdown is over.

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Brazil to ask countries to quadruple biofuel use, leak suggests

Exclusive: Document sets draft pledge for leaders gathering at climate conference to increase usage of controversial fuelsBrazil will ask countries to quadruple the global use of controversial biof...

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'If it's not R360, another disrupter will come for rugby'

Rowena Samarasinhe attempted to change rugby by launching World 12s. Does she think R360 can succeed where her own venture failed?

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China spying case: dream job turns into nightmare for DPP Stephen Parkinson

After years of openly coveting role as most senior prosecutor in England and Wales, Parkinson now finds himself in firing line over collapsed caseStephen Parkinson dreamed of being the most senior...

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What to know about the New York City mayoral debates

Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo will face off in two debates ahead of the November 4 election for New York City mayor.

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How ByteDance Made China’s Most Popular AI Chatbot

An AI chatbot developed by TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is now more popular than DeepSeek. The feat proves that user-friendly design often matters more than having the most advanced AI model.

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Farage urged to explain anti-abortion links to meeting with Trump officials

Lib Dems accuse Reform leader of wanting to water down women’s rights after reports of help from advocacy group Nigel Farage has been urged to explain why a US anti-abortion advocacy group helped a...

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Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high

Seven people have died since April this year - the highest number since figures started being recorded in 2006, officials say.

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Bradford bounce-back heralds new Super League era

After 11 years away, fallen giants Bradford Bulls return to Super League in 2026 aiming to rekindle past glories.

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How GOP officials are responding to leaked racist messages from Young Republicans

Republican leaders are responding to a Politico report that exposed racist messages shared by Young Republican organizations in Kansas, New York, Arizona and Vermont.

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Unbeaten Healy and Litchfield partnership powers Australia to win

Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield's unbeaten 197-run partnership leads Australia to a dominant 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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Yemen’s Houthis say military chief killed as Israel claims responsibility

Group says its Chief of Staff Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Ghamari was killed 'while fulfilling his duties'.

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What we know about the fighting on the Pakistan-Afghan border

After days of cross-border fighting, Pakistan and Afghan Taliban authorities agreed a temporary ceasefire.

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EU sets 2027 target for anti-drone system to defend against Russia

It is part of a new drive for the 27-member European Union to be ready for conflict by 2030.

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Captain Healy hits century as Australia demolish Bangladesh

Alyssa Healy hits 17 boundaries as she makes her second century of the tournament, to help Australia demolish Bangladesh by ten wickets in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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What to know about Trump’s threat to take World Cup games from Boston

United States President Donald Trump has taken aim at Boston over safety concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures.

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Apple loses another AI exec to Meta

Yang’s departure marks the latest in a string of exits from Apple’s AI unit, putting the company into jeopardy in the lead up to a much-anticipated Siri revamp scheduled for March.

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Pinterest adds controls to let you limit the amount of ‘AI slop’ in your feed

Pinterest is rolling out new controls that let users limit how much AI-generated content appears in their feeds. The company is also making its AI content labels more visible.

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Australia's Healy stars in Bangladesh thrashing

Alyssa Healy strikes her second consecutive century as Australia thrash Bangladesh by 10 wickets to ensure their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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President Trump envisions D.C. arch to mark 250th anniversary of U.S.

On Wednesday, the president showcased models for a grand new monument to be added to the gateway of the National Mall: a large, neoclassical arch topped with eagles and a gilded, winged figure.

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Spanish police investigate as Picasso painting vanishes on way to exhibition

Still Life with Guitar, worth €600,000, noticed missing after van arrives in Grenada from MadridPolice in Spain are investigating the disappearance of a tiny Picasso painting, worth €600,000 [£520,...

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Donald Trump’s speech to the Israeli Knesset

Trump claimed a “historic dawn of a new Middle East” in his speech to Israel’s Knesset. We Fact Check his claim.

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Rating Raducanu's season - and what does future hold?

BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at how Emma Raducanu's 2025 season went - and what the future could hold.

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How to Use Satellite Communications on the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro

Using satellite communications off-grid isn’t as easy as you might think. Here’s everything you need to know about Garmin’s new safety tools.

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Pop-rock wizard Todd Rundgren: ‘When I met John Lennon, he was a bundle of rags with nothing to say’

As he tours the UK, the musician answers your questions on making Bat Out of Hell with Meat Loaf, squabbles with XTC and the Band, and wiring his studio while highI Saw the Light is extraordinarily...

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UAE deny Japan & seal final T20 World Cup place

United Arab Emirates deny Japan and take the final place at next year's men's T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket victory in Oman.

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World Meteorological Report Marks Biggest Annual Jump in CO2 Levels

A forest fire in New Jersey last year. Fire activity last year contributed to a record jump in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.

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Trump says he plans to meet Putin again as Ukraine war drags

President Trump says he will meet with the Russia president in Budapest, after high level meetings next week that would include Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Ministers begin charm offensive to win over Labour MPs sceptical of digital ID plans

Party tries to reassure MPs over build and function of the scheme and gather ideas for how it could improve public servicesUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have launched a charm offensive...

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Hugh Cutting: Refound album review – an idiosyncratic and profoundly satisfying collection

(Linn)The Kathleen Ferrier award-winning countertenor’s debut recital album showcases his warm tone and effortless musical line – and his originalityIn 2021 Hugh Cutting was the first countertenor...

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General Intuition lands $134M seed to teach agents spatial reasoning using video game clips

Late last year, OpenAI reportedly tried to buy Medal and its vast trove of video game data for $500M. Today, the company spun out a frontier research lab that's using that data to build AI agents t...

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One Republican Now Controls a Huge Chunk of US Election Infrastructure

Former GOP operative Scott Leiendecker just bought Dominion Voting Systems, giving him ownership of voting systems used in 27 states. Election experts have concerns.

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Amazon launches pay-per-visit virtual healthcare service for kids

Amazon’s One Medical is expanding into pediatric care with a new pay-per-visit virtual health service for children ages 2 to 11. Starting at $29 for message-based visits and $49 for video calls, th...

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Hekate by Nikita Gill review – the ancient Greek goddess works magic in this retelling

Hekate is a traumatised youngster looking for love and a sense of belonging in this novel imagined in verseHekate, the Greek goddess of magic and the underworld, is the prototypal witch known to ma...

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Last 48 hours to save before TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 flash sale ends

Last 48 hours to save before the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 flash sale ends. Save up to $624 on your ticket and join 10,000 tech leaders. Register here.

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Make your Scottish Premiership predictions with every game analysed

New manager searches, fan unrest, teams under pressure - there is plenty of drama as the Scottish Premiership returns from the international break.

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Artists outside London ‘underrepresented on Mercury prize shortlist’

Since 2010, only three winners have not been from London. Previous winners say broader representation is neededFormer Mercury prize nominees have said acts outside London are underrepresented in th...

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French PM survives confidence votes after freezing Macron's pension reform

After five days in office, Lecornu has survived a first major ordeal in parliament and can now focus on passing the 2026 budget.

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German Darts Championship schedule with Price, Wade among those in action

The regular European Tour darts campaign concludes this weekend with the Elten Safety Shoes German Darts Championship.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet Trump as Russia focuses on Donetsk offensive

Ukraine's leader, who is seeking US-made Tomahawks, says Russia has launched a new wave of 'air terror'.

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UN urges ‘lasting’ ceasefire after Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes kill dozens

Fragile ceasefire continues to hold despite clashes that killed dozens on both sides before the truce took effect.

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

Muslims are protesting across India against arrests, raids and home demolitions over the phrase ‘I love Muhammad’.

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Spotify partners with record labels to create ‘artist-first’ AI music products

Spotify has announced new partnerships with major record labels — including Sony, Universal, Warner, and Merlin — to build “responsible AI” tools that protect artists’ rights and ensure fair compen...

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ROG Xbox Ally X review – like nothing handheld gaming has seen before, for better or worse

Xbox’s portable console combines the openness of PC gaming and Microsoft’s desire for you to play its titles anywhere – but it doesn’t come cheap or without hitchesThe ROG Xbox Ally X, the handheld...

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On World Food Day, Israel continues to restrict aid into Gaza

Two million people continue to face hunger and thirst, while more than 460 Palestinians have died from starvation.

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Greece passes labour law allowing 13-hour workdays in some cases

Under the new law, annual overtime is capped at 150 hours, and the standard 40-hour week still remains in place.

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Driver-less McIlroy makes solid start in India as Lowry leads

Rory McIlroy made a decent start to his first tournament since Europe's Ryder Cup victory with a three-under 69 at the DP World India Championship as Shane Lowry claimed the opening-round lead afte...

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All Windows 11 PCs Will Get These Advanced Copilot AI Features

All Windows 11 users will soon be able to talk to the Copilot AI assistant more easily via voice, and Copilot Vision can understand the context of your screen.

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Is loneliness the new global pandemic?

We look at loneliness in the digital world, where everyone is connected but no one is connecting.

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Clashes between police and Gen Z protesters in Peru leave one dead

The protests come just days after a new president was sworn in following Dina Boluarte's impeachment.

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Cost of taking over British Steel rises to £235m, government says

Government has been footing bill for loss-making company since April as minister acknowledges threat of EU tariffsThe cost of taking control of British Steel has risen to £235m, the UK government h...

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Kiss my face! Steve Coogan film performances – ranked!

As Manchester’s finest turns 60, with new film Saipan coming soon, we rank the British comedy hero’s best big-screen performances, from Tropic Thunder and Mindhorn to Philomena and Alan Partridge:...

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My teachers had no idea I was homeless. People like me hide in plain sight in the UK | Isra Sulevani

The housing crisis has reached catastrophic new levels, and Labour is planning to slash affordable housing even further. It doesn’t have to be this wayIsra Sulevani is a fourth-year medical student...

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French PM Lecornu survives no-confidence parliament vote, now eyes budget

The two motions were tabled by the far-right National Rally and far-left France Unbowed parties.

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Anderson to extend playing career past age of 44

England great James Anderson is set to extend his career past the age of 44 by signing a new deal to play for Lancashire in 2026.

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Australia waste 'simple' opportunities with multiple drops behind the stumps

Australia give Bangladesh numerous reprieves, with four dropped catches behind the wicket during their match in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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Alcaraz defends exhibition events as a relief from ATP Tour grind

Carlos Alcaraz has defended the lucrative Six Kings Slam exhibition event as a relief from the tour grind after previously saying he would consider skipping ATP Tour events to prioritise his health...

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India Tiptoes Around Trump’s Latest Claims on Russian Oil Purchases

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at a joint new conference at the White House in February.

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Muscat in talks over Rangers head coach job

Rangers are holding further talks with Kevin Muscat and his club Shanghai Port as they look to appoint a new head coach.

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‘Explicit and outrageous’: South Park is back with its most gratuitous episode since naked Trump

A legitimately epic story is unfolding, involving the antichrist, savage depictions of a billionaire … and loads of scenes about The Donald’s penisEven outside its notoriously tight weekly producti...

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MI5 chief ‘frustrated’ at failure to put men accused of spying for China on trial

Ken McCallum, the domestic spy chief, says he will ‘never back off’ from confronting threats from BeijingUK politics live – latest updatesThe MI5 director general, Ken McCallum, has acknowledged hi...

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A surge of visitors to Yosemite overwhelms a skeleton crew: ‘This is exactly what we warned about’

As the US government shutdown enters its third week, concerns mount over how the nation’s public lands will fareCars and RVs surged into Yosemite national park throughout the weekend, as visitors f...

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Who is pushing for a place in England's T20 World Cup squad?

The Ashes will be the centrepiece for many this cricketing winter but there is also a big white-ball tournament on the horizon: the latest T20 World Cup.

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Several killed, injured in bus explosion near Syria’s Deir Az Zor: State TV

Bus belonging to the Syrian Energy Ministry was attacked, killing four people and injuring nine.

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Jack & Jill raises $50 million to bring conversational AI to job-hunting

Jack & Jill uses conversational AI to sidestep the listing and resumé shuffle. With $20 million in seed funding, the company is plotting its US expansion.

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Jack & Jill raises $20 million to bring conversational AI to job-hunting

Jack & Jill uses conversational AI to sidestep the listing and resumé shuffle. With $20 million in seed funding, the company is plotting its US expansion.

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Women's College Volleyball Bracketology: 2025 NCAA tournament predictions, bubble watch

What might the tournament field look like at season's end?

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‘Some of the best facelifts money can buy!’ The madness and millionaires of Frieze art fair – review

Frieze London and Frieze MastersBeautiful, stupid, pompous and ridiculous, the art extravaganza has stunning works – and stunning price tags. Our writer revels in its avaricious, champagne-drenched...

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How Trump got his Nobel Peace Prize after all

The Nobel given to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado was really a prize for Donald Trump.

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'Not quite ready yet' | Martinez misses training ahead of Liverpool fixture

Sky Sports' Danyal Khan gives an injury update as Manchester United train ahead of their visit to Anfield as Lisandro Martinez was absence as he continues to make his return to full fitness after a...

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Chargers' new 'Charger Power' alternate, Lions' all-black lead NFL Week 7 uniforms

Week 7 features the debut of a popular alternate uniform for the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Briton Conway crowned U23 triathlon world champion

Britain's Oliver Conway wins the men's Under-23 World Triathlon Championship title with a stunning victory in Wollongong, Australia.

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‘A collaboration of the senses’: Royal Ballet teams up with blind artist for new show

Exclusive: using immersive descriptive audio, performance explores how blindness can redefine experience of danceThe Royal Ballet has long offered headphones with audio descriptions so that visuall...

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Police drop investigation into Reform councillors

The decision by police follows a High Court ruling on Tuesday.

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UK ministers met fossil fuel lobbyists 500 times in first year of power, analysis shows

Lobbyists attended 48% more meetings than Tories, as Labour accused of giving them ‘backstage pass’ UK politics live – latest updatesGovernment ministers met representatives from the fossil fuel in...

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Experts urge UK to ban cigarette filters to protect health and environment

Researchers say filters do not reduce toxicant exposure and are major contributor to plastic waste crisisCigarette filters do not work and are a major source of plastic pollution that should be ban...

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Zepto raises $450 million at $7 billion valuation as Indian quick commerce market heats up

Indian quick commerce startup Zepto said it has raised $400 million in a funding round led by a new investor, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), a U.S.-based pension fund. Th...

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China Fans Patriotic Sentiment as Trade War With U.S. Heats Up

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, and President Trump during the U.S.-China Business Exchange in Beijing in 2017.

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Thousands protest in Tunisia over pollution from phosphate plant

Thousands in southern Tunisia rally to shut a state phosphate plant blamed for cancer, illness, and mass poisoning.

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Lyra’s last story – exclusive extract from Philip Pullman’s final installment in The Book of Dust trilogy

Thirty years ago, The Northern Lights introduced the world to Lyra Silvertongue. Now, Pullman completes her story in The Rose Field – plus listen to an audiobook extract read by Michael SheenShe wa...

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When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

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Madagascar’s new army ruler to be sworn in as Rajoelina confirms departure

Military leader to take his oath as president on Friday as African Union calls for the restoration of civilian rule.

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Indonesia and Kluivert part ways after FIFA World Cup 2026 miss

Indonesia appointed Patrick Kluivert in January on a two-year deal to boost hopes of reaching next year's World Cup.

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Big trio set for Champions Day showdown at Ascot

Three of the world's top-rated racehorses - Ombudsman, Delacroix and Calandagan - meet in a blockbuster Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

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France’s Government Survives No-Confidence Vote

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu of France speaking at the National Assembly in Paris on Thursday before a no-confidence vote on the government.

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McIlroy starts well in India after leaving driver in locker

Rory McIlroy cards an up-and-down first-round 69 in the DP World India Championship after deciding to leave his driver out of the bag.

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Behind the curtain: a fresh take on Black life – in pictures

Tyler Mitchell takes inspiration from skateboarding, art history and British style mags to show how beauty, intimacy and empowerment are at the heart of the Black experience Continue reading...

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No Rugby Championship in 2026 as New Zealand tour South Africa

The Rugby Championship will not be played in 2026, with the competition mothballed for a season as New Zealand tour South Africa and the Nations League kicks off.

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Hatton cause of death confirmed at inquest

Boxing great Ricky Hatton died by suicide, an inquest heard today.

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Reform UK accused of sowing division in Wales in rowdy TV byelection debate

Party leading latest opinion poll comes under fire for ‘weaponising’ immigration as candidates in Caerphilly clashReform UK has been accused of sowing division over immigration in the south Welsh v...

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Armed With Anemones: How Some Young Fish Survive in the Sea

Photos taken by blackwater divers offered a new glimpse into the early life stages of marine fishes and their interactions with other animals.

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Black Phone 2 review – hit horror sequel lumbers toward Elm Street

Ethan Hawke’s child-killing murderer returns from the dead to become a joke-free, low-rent Freddy Krueger in a follow-up that leaves us coldArriving as the re-activated Stephen King machine was sti...

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How Assad’s Top Henchmen Fled Syria and Justice

As Syria’s regime collapsed, the world’s eyes were on Bashar al-Assad’s getaway flight. Behind him, officials key to his brutal rule made a mass exodus, virtually undetected.

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‘Chuck was breaking beer bottles over his own head’: thrash metal legends Testament on 40 years of mayhem

After their lead singer shed his glam rock spandex, the band became rivals to thrash’s Big Four. Still releasing potent high-octane riffage, they retread their path through cancer scares and jazz d...

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Inquest opened into Hatton death

An inquest into the death of boxer Ricky Hatton is opened and adjourned.

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Insurrection Act: What is it, and does US president have plenary authority?

Trump considers deploying military domestically using Insurrection Act amid debates on legal terms and implications.

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After USMNT firing, Berhalter leads Chicago to record season -- but not vindication, he says

Gregg Berhalter speaks about whether he feels vindicated now that he's leading Chicago to a historic season and the USMNT still struggles without him.

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Analysis: Why Pakistan and the Taliban won’t find it easy to patch up

Despite the challenges to peace, both know they will hurt from continued hostilities – and need a path to peace.

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Who pays to rebuild Gaza after Israel’s devastating war?

The United Nations estimates more than $70bn is needed to rebuild Gaza.

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Starmer and CPS face further questions after China spy case documents fail to quell controversy – UK politics live

Former attorney general Dominic Grieve, having read the witness statements, said he was ‘mystified’ why the prosecution did not go aheadGood morning. Late last night No 10 finally released the thre...

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Bird migration is changing. What does this reveal about our planet? – visualised

Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are...

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Harry Kane's tearing up the Bundesliga at Bayern Munich. What's next for England's No. 9?

Kane has always been an elite goal scorer, but in his third season with Bayern Munich, he has taken his game to a whole new level.

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'It all turned so bad so fast': Inside James Franklin's Penn State departure

Penn State entered the season with national title aspirations. Six games in, the school fired its coach.

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Gramophone Classical Music Awards honour Simon Rattle for a second time; Raphaël Pichon’s Bach takes top prize

The awards also included a lifetime achievement honour for Sir Thomas Allen and two gongs for Spanish violinist María DueñasThe Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2025 were announced last night at a...

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A giant asteroid hit Earth, but its crater is missing

Researchers discovered a new field of ancient tektites in South Australia, revealing a long-forgotten asteroid impact. These 11-million-year-old glass fragments differ chemically and geographically...

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Checking in on five NFL starting QBs with new teams: The good, the bad and what comes next

Sam Darnold, Justin Fields, Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers and Geno Smith all landed with new teams this season. How are things going after six weeks?

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Barnwell pitches 13 pre-deadline trades: How the Lions, Chargers, Colts and even Giants can get better

Jakobi Meyers to the NFC East? Trey Hendrickson and Jaelan Phillips to the same team? Russell Wilson to a contender? Let's build 13 win-win trades.

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The Seagull review – Caroline Quentin sparkles in sharp, stylish Chekhov

Royal Lyceum, EdinburghJames Brining’s first production as Lyceum artistic director finds humour and humanity in a finely etched ensembleIt is quite something when Caroline Quentin dominates the st...

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Climate study finds overheating world will add 57 superhot days a year

The report also says 10 small, ocean-dependent nations will experience the biggest increase in dangerous heat days.

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Proposed UK cuts to global aid fund could lead to 300,000 preventable deaths, say charities

Exclusive: 20% reduction in contribution to Aids, TB and malaria funding expected to be announced next monthThe UK is expected to slash its contribution to a leading aid fund combating preventable...

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Weekly sports quiz: Which nation qualified for their first World Cup?

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

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Rohl drops out of Rangers head coach search

Former Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl drops out of the race to become Rangers' new head coach.

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'They are dream investors': Inside the billion-dollar Middle East race to control the future of basketball

The NBA and global basketball are on the cusp of a new, richer, expansive era. And, despite the scrutiny it might create, that means deepening relations with Abu Dhabi and its wealthy neighbors.

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Fatboy Slim: ‘We converted the indie kids into rave monkeys – and it felt good’

The chart-topping DJ is releasing a photobook to commemorate 40 years in music. In this extract, he discusses the rise of big beat, a genre that fused acid house with the ‘anarchic rebellion’ of pu...

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Mayer plans to settle Price rivalry early next year

Mikaela Mayer insists she "cannot be beat" in this month's world title fight against Mary Spencer which she hopes to follow with a showdown with Lauren Price next year.

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Weeks after winning election, Arizona congresswoman is still waiting to be sworn in

Speaker Mike Johnson says he can't swear in Arizona Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva because of the shutdown, but critics say he's trying to avoid a vote on releasing the Epstein files.

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India’s Kuku snags $85M as mobile content wars intensify

Kuku plans to expand beyond India with a U.S. launch slated for next year.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,330

Here are the key events from day 1,330 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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FIFA: U.S. govt determines World Cup city safety

The U.S. president has previously spoken about moving World Cup matches away from "dangerous" cities.

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Coroner: Former champ Hatton died by suicide

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner's court heard Thursday.

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India's exports to US plunge as Trump's 50% tariffs kick in

US has become India's most severely affected market since the tariff war began.

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S Korea tycoon escapes paying $1bn in 'divorce of the century'

The high court has struck down an order for Chey Tae-won to pay a record divorce settlement to his ex-wife.

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UK economy expands as GDP rises by 0.1% in August ahead of crucial budget

Manufacturing and health sectors boost growth but ONS revises down figures for JulyExclusive: says higher taxes on wealthy ‘part of budget story’Business live – updatesThe UK economy expanded by 0...

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What does Russell's new Mercedes deal mean?

The wait for Mercedes to officially confirm George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as their drivers for the 2026 season is finally over.

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Afghanistan, Pakistan enter 48-hour truce after deadly border clashes

Kabul orders its army to honour the two-day ceasefire, warning it will respond if Pakistan violates the agreement.

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Ariarne Titmus, Olympic gold medallist, retires from swimming

Titmus, famous for beating US swim star Katie Ledecky at the Paris Games, was expected to compete in the 2028 Olympics.

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US media return Pentagon passes, giving up access after new rules kick in

Reporters from more than 30 news outlets have vacated the Pentagon, refusing to comply with new reporting restrictions.

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Targets of Trump's Justice Department must pay up, even if they win

For defendants facing criminal charges from the Justice Department, the costs of fighting are enormous and can reverberate for years, according to veteran attorneys.

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Wage war on nature to build new homes: that’s Labour’s offer, but it’s a con trick | George Monbiot

The government’s new planning bill is tearing down environmental protections to benefit developers. This nation of nature lovers won’t stand for itCrucial to the government’s war on nature is the “...

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Weatherwatch: autumn gales divert migrating birds, to UK birders’ delight

Sabine’s gulls and phalaropes among species that found themselves venturing unexpectedly close to landA warm, dry year, followed by what feels like a final hurrah of summer as September gives way t...

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Elliott Gould remembers Diane Keaton – ‘We snuck into a bush and she said: ‘This is called making out’’

Gould and Keaton made three movies together. He recalls a co-star who was professional, original, and remarkably down to earthDiane Keaton obituaryPeter Bradshaw on Diane KeatonI was shocked when I...

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Affordable housing takes center stage in New York City mayoral race

The rising cost of housing has driven some New York City residents to leave the Big Apple. For those who remain, affordable housing has become a top issue in the race for mayor.

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The two wildcards shaping the tail end of the Virginia race for governor

Virginia is just weeks away from electing a new governor, but the government shutdown and an explosive text message scandal in the race for attorney general could reshape the election.

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Diane Keaton died of pneumonia, family reveals

Actor’s family thanks the public for ‘the extraordinary messages of love and support’ for ‘beloved Diane’, who died on 11 October aged 79Diane Keaton died of pneumonia, the Oscar-winning actor’s fa...

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Country diary: A liquid call from above, a song of resilience | Claire Stares

Langstone, Hampshire: A singing skylark isn’t unusual this time of year, and is testament to its adaptability in a changing landscapeSouthmoor nature reserve has always belonged to water. Historica...

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Agnes Wanjiru’s niece urges Labour to extradite ex-soldier while still in power

Esther Njoki says family has seen ‘big change’ under Labour, after long fight for justice over aunt’s 2012 death in KenyaThe niece of Agnes Wanjiru, who was killed in Kenya, said she hopes the form...

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‘When I pass piles of fishing nets, I see piles of money’: a one man recycling revolution on the Cornish coast

Determined to find a solution to the discarded plastic nets, Ian Falconer found a way to convert them into filament for 3D printing, for use in products from motorbikes to sunglassesIan Falconer ke...

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The Diplomat season three review – Keri Russell’s nail-biting political thriller is a ludicrous treat

Suspend your disbelief and, wow, this high-stakes drama is good. The performances are excellent, the action is tense and the script is highly eruditeOver two high-stakes seasons, this drama about a...

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Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds

Analysis of 800,000 European cars found real-world pollution from plug-in hybrids nearly five times greater than lab testsPlug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) pump out nearly five times more pl...

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Transfer rumors, news: Spurs ready to bring Kane back from Bayern

Tottenham Hotspur are willing to pay Harry Kane's €60 million release clause to re-sign him from Bayern Munich. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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YouTube says it has restored service after global streaming disruptions

YouTube users reported problems streaming content and accessing the app for about 60 minutes.

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Co-founder of Indian social network Koo releases a new photo sharing app

PicSee is a new app that detects your friends' photos on device and allows you to send it to them.

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Forged in fire: The 900°C heat that built Earth’s stable continents

New research reveals that Earth’s continents owe their stability to searing heat deep in the planet’s crust. At more than 900°C, radioactive elements shifted upward, cooling and strengthening the l...

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Download your free official Australian bird of the year 2025 poster

Guardian Australia and BirdLife Australia proudly present this year’s free downloadable poster featuring the art of Pete CromerMore Australian bird of the year contentGet our breaking news email, f...

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Quantum crystals could spark the next tech revolution

Auburn scientists have designed new materials that manipulate free electrons to unlock groundbreaking applications. These “Surface Immobilized Electrides” could power future quantum computers or tr...

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Seoul weighs approval for Google, Apple high-resolution map requests

South Korea weighs granting Google and Apple access to high-resolution map data amid lingering security and regulatory concerns.

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Four-time Olympic champion Titmus retires at 25

It was a tough decision but one she is happy with, Titmus wrote on Instagram.

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The End of Cybersecurity

America’s digital defenses are failing—but AI can save them.

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