Unwin & Holl win GB's third gold on day two in Rio
Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl triumph in the women's B individual pursuit to claim a third gold for Britain on day two of the Para-Cycling World Championships.
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Zelensky guarded on Tomahawk missile talks with Trump after White House meeting
Following the meeting, Trump calls for Kyiv and Moscow to "stop where they are" and end the war.
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Aspinall, Van Barneveld progress to German Darts Championship second round
Nathan Aspinall and Raymond van Barneveld progressed to round two of the German Darts Championship on Friday, on a night Dirk van Duijvenbode landed a nine-darter.
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Glasner: Guehi told Crystal Palace he will leave club next year
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has informed the club he does not want to sign a new contract and will leave the club next year, head coach Oliver Glasner has revealed.
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Boro return to top of Championship with victory over Ipswich
Morgan Whittaker repaid Rob Edwards' faith as his first Middlesbrough goal helped send them back to the top of the Championship after a chaotic 2-1 win over Ipswich.
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Trump says Ukraine war could end ‘quickly’ as he meets Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president also expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire and urged pressure against Russia's Putin.
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A right-wing run-off: What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election
After an historic defeat for the long-dominant political left, two candidates have promised a new pro-market direction.
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Despite Gaza Cease-Fire, Aid Deliveries Struggle
In One Image War, Peace, and Something In Between By Saher Alghorra
nytimes.com
Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on Gaza, asks for help ending Russia’s war
During a White House visit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s confident they can end Russia’s war.
aljazeera.com
Polish judge refuses to extradite Ukrainian Nord Stream blasts suspect
The judge ordered his release, after a ruling that was met with a ripple of surprise in court and a smile from the Ukrainian in the dock.
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Is there enough international political will to probe war crimes in Gaza?
The UN says peace without justice is not sustainable.
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IOC says sport must be 'safe space' amid Israel gymnast row
The International Olympic Committee says sport be a "safe space" after finding "no resolution" to allow Israel's athletes to take part in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Indonesia.
bbc.com
Your AI tools run on fracked gas and bulldozed Texas land
If you're wondering why AI companies are pursuing this path, they'll tell you it's not just about electricity – it's about beating China.
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President Trump commutes the prison sentence of George Santos
The disgraced New York Republican was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to a litany of federal charges, including wire fraud, identity theft and money laundering.
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Are 16-year-olds too young to vote?
We look at 16-year-olds who are set to be given the right to vote in the UK.
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Gesualdo Passione review – six singers and four dancers deliver a mishmash with a mystical tingle
Barbican, LondonAmala Dianor Company and baroque ensemble Les Arts Florissants combine for an occasionally exquisite yet oddly dispassionate showThe marrying of music and dance is an indefatigable...
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Should AI do everything? OpenAI thinks so
Silicon Valley’s rule? It’s not cool to be cautious. As OpenAI removes guardrails and VCs criticize companies like Anthropic for supporting AI safety regulations, it’s becoming clearer who the indu...
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Gaza aid deliveries still facing Israeli roadblocks a week into ceasefire
As calls for border crossings to reopen grow, Israeli attacks on Palestinians kill and wound several despite truce.
aljazeera.com
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to book World Cup semi-final place
Openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits both scored unbeaten half-centuries as South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets (DLS) to book a Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final place.
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Rowley confirmed as new St Helens head coach
Paul Rowley has been confirmed as the new head coach of St Helens on a three-year contract.
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Wolvaardt and Brits give South Africa rain-delayed win over Sri Lanka
Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits' unbeaten 115-run partnership gives South Africa a ten wicket win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, after a lengthy rain delay reduced the match...
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
The Trump administration filed an appeal to the Supreme Court on Friday, asking it to lift lower-court rulings blocking Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Illinois.
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Raiders' Bowers doubtful; WR Meyers in question
Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returned to practice Friday but is still doubtful to play because of a knee injury. Receiver Jakobi Meyers is also questionable with knee and toe injuries.
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South Africa cruise past Sri Lanka after rain delay
South Africa move up to second in the Women's World Cup table with a comprehensive 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a rain-shortened game in Colombo.
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Wolvaardt 'close to her best' as South Africa beat Sri Lanka
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt puts on a batting display "close to her best" as her half-century leads the Proteas to a comfortable 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's Cricket Wor...
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A GOP attack ad deepfakes Chuck Schumer with AI
The 30-second video from the National Republican Senatorial Committee is raising alarms among many observers who warn it crosses a new boundary in politics and could unleash a flood of AI-generated...
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What job is new Rangers boss walking into?
BBC Scotland looks at what needs to be fixed at Rangers as a head coach appointment draws closer.
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NFL Films' deleted Branch video draws Lions' ire
Lions players took offense to an NFL Films video that was released, then deleted, on social media involving suspended safety Brian Branch claiming it was overly critical.
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Madagascar’s President Was Ousted After Youth Protests. Now What?
Anja’ndraina Andrianaivo, a Gen Z organizer, center, celebrating on Tuesday in Madagascar’s capital after its Parliament impeached President Andry Rajoelina.
nytimes.com
Facebook’s AI can now suggest edits to the photos still on your phone
Facebook is rolling out a new Meta AI photo suggestion feature across the U.S. and Canada that lets its AI recommend edits to images stored on users’ camera rolls—even if they haven’t been shared....
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UK MPs warn of repeat of 2024 riots unless online misinformation is tackled
Science and technology select committee says complacency over social media content puts public at riskFailures to properly tackle online misinformation mean it is “only a matter of time” before vir...
theguardian.com
Navgire hits fastest ever women's T20 hundred
Opening batter Kiran Navgire breaks the record for the fastest century in women's T20 history with a 34-ball hundred in a domestic match in India.
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The six problems a Gaza ceasefire has brought Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu has been accused of exploiting the Gaza war for his own gains, and an end too it could cause him problems.
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India's Navgire breaks record for fastest women's T20 century
India's Kiran Navgire broke the record for the fastest century in women's T20 cricket history with a 34-ball ton as she scored a remarkable 106 not out.
skysports.com
ChatGPT’s mobile app is seeing slowing download growth and daily use, analysis shows
ChatGPT’s mobile app may have reached its growth peak, according to new data from app intelligence firm Apptopia.
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Playboy, fighter, golfer and wearer of a George Washington wig: Donald Trump’s best magazine covers
The US president has called his latest Time magazine cover ‘the worst of all time’. Our writer found some he may hate even more – and others pivotal to his riseIn a turn of events that may surprise...
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Teresa Ulloa Ziáurriz, Rights Advocate Who Fought Sex Traffickers, Dies at 75
In Mexico, where the cult of machismo has long held sway, she waged a lonely, sometimes dangerous and often single-handed fight against prostitution and organized sex rings.
nytimes.com
LaLiga players pause game to protest Miami match
LaLiga players launched protests against the league's decision to stage a regular season game in Miami by pausing play for the opening seconds after kickoff.
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Arsenal goalkeeper Zinsberger suffers ACL injury
Arsenal goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
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A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs
A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024.
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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.
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Your Party sets out constitution plans including new year leadership contest
Exclusive: Proposals will bring ‘democratic revolution’ and transform ‘post-Labour left’ into formal political force, say organisers Your Party, the leftwing movement steered by Jeremy Corbyn and...
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Mark Sedwill is frontrunner to become new UK ambassador to US, sources say
Former cabinet secretary seen as favourite despite running risk of angering No 10 with China spy trial commentsMark Sedwill has emerged as the frontrunner to become the UK’s ambassador to the US, a...
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Nuno calls on support amid fears of West Ham fan boycott
Nuno Espirito Santo says it is his "wish" West Ham supporters pack out the London Stadium on Monday, amid the prospect of fans boycotting the match with Brentford.
skysports.com
What to Know About Madagascar’s Government
After weeks of protests calling for him to resign, Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, seemed to have left the country, and the military said it had taken control. John Eligon, the Johannesbur...
nytimes.com
John Bolton pleads not guilty to mishandling classified information in US
Bolton, a former Trump advisor, appeared for an arraignment in a federal court, where he faces 18 criminal counts.
aljazeera.com
French massacre of WWII African riflemen ‘premeditated’, covered up: Report
New findings reveal the Thiaroye massacre death toll was far higher than reported, with up to 400 victims.
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Funeral Is Held for Raila Odinga, a Pillar of Kenya’s Democracy
The coffin of Raila Odinga during his state funeral in Nairobi on Friday.
nytimes.com
Lib Dems win six seats in Surrey by-elections
The Lib Dems also won three borough and district council ward by-elections in the county.
bbc.com
'If it's Muscat, Celtic will be ready' - Rodgers
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is ready for the challenge Kevin Muscat would bring if the former Australia defender is appointed as the new Rangers boss.
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Golden Break drama! 18-year-old produces pool perfection at Reyes Cup!!
Teenager AJ 'Starboy' Manas stunned Team Rest of the World by producing a 'Golden Break' for Team Asia. Watch Reyes Cup on Sky Sports Mix.
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Keeper review – a sparkling ecological fantasia of pure imagination
This whimsical action-adventure game sees you stomping through nature as a life-giving lighthouse – and it only gets weirder from thereThe world of Keeper looms from the screen like a dream coloure...
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‘Have we done ourselves out of a job?’: concerns in film and TV industry over on-set body scanning
Actors unclear on rights over their data and what it will be used for, as cast and crew alike fear for future of their rolesOlivia Williams says actors need ‘nudity rider’-type controls for AI body...
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Crypto’s next chapter with Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Solana's Anatoly Yakovenko joins the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to discuss the future of crypto — from memecoins to real-world finance. Don’t miss this must-see session and register n...
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Can AI Avoid the Enshittification Trap?
Cory Doctorow’s theory of “enshittification” explains how tech platforms rot from within. As AI grows more profitable—and powerful—it risks the same fate.
wired.com
Nearly 2,000 Foreign Office jobs ‘at risk’, says PCS union
Reduction in higher-level roles linked to government decision to cut foreign aid budget, says unionAlmost 2,000 civil servants at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office face the risk of r...
theguardian.com
Trump expects expansion of Abraham accords soon, hopes S Arabia will join
Widespread regional anger over Israel's war on Gaza will likely prove a major obstacle to any further signatories.
aljazeera.com
UK’s Palestine Action group wins legal bid to challenge ban
UK court to hear challenge to the pro-Palestine group's ban under 'anti-terrorism' laws after government loses appeal.
aljazeera.com
Russia Jails Street Band for Performing Antiwar Songs
Diana Loginova, left, arriving for a court hearing in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Usyk targeting 2026 return but rules out Itauma
Oleksandr Usyk is targeting a return to the ring in 2026, but has ruled out a bout with British heavyweight Moses Itauma.
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Less than 24 hours to spotlight your startup at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in front of 10,000 tech leaders and VCs
You’re looking for big ways to grow your startup, whether that means securing investors, landing enterprise deals, or generating a nonstop pipeline of leads. This is your final moment. You h...
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Sources: Texas Tech's Gill-Howard out indefinitely
Texas Tech defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard underwent ankle surgery on Thursday in Dallas and is out indefinitely, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Mayer abandons FIA presidency campaign
American Tim Mayer has abandoned his campaign for the presidency of motorsport's governing body, accusing the FIA of "lacking transparency" and "the illusion of democracy".
bbc.com
Titans' Ridley, Key ruled out Sunday vs. Patriots
Titans starters Calvin Ridley (hamstring) and Arden Key (quad) have been ruled out of Sunday's Week 7 game against the Patriots.
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Many people go their whole lives without seeing a platypus in the wild. We just saw four in one night
Ten platypuses were reintroduced into Sydney’s royal national park in 2023. This week, two new juveniles were discovered, leading one researcher to cry ‘Oh, give me a hug’Hunting platypuses takes p...
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Spain recall Hermoso after 12-month absence
Spain's record scorer Jenni Hermoso has been handed a recall after a 12-month absence by new manager Sonia Bermudez, along with Barcelona defender Mapi Leon.
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Last flash sale before TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 doors open – save up to $624
Today is your last chance to save! Register for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 before 11:59 p.m. PT tonight and save up to $624 on your pass. This is the lowest rate available before Disrupt kicks off in...
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Bolton in court to face charges of mishandling classified documents
Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton is facing charges for mishandling classified information.
aljazeera.com
Ousted Luminar CEO Austin Russell wants to buy the company
Austin Russell was replaced in May following an ethics inquiry, but now he wants to use his new AI lab to buy Luminar.
techcrunch.com
Baek Sehee, South Korean Author of ‘I Want to Die, but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki,’ Dies at 35
She turned recorded sessions with her therapist into a best-selling memoir, helping to normalize conversations around mental health in South Korea.
nytimes.com
Cards vague on status of QB Murray, WR Harrison
Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon was vague at best on Friday when addressing the health of his two biggest stars -- QB Kyler Murray and WR Marvin Harrison Jr. -- for Sunday's game against the Packers
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Live Updates: Trump to Meet With Zelensky, Making New Push for Ukraine Cease-Fire
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‘Time to take the big leap’: Reese Witherspoon’s first novel hits the shelves
Oscar-winning actor and producer has written Gone Before Goodbye with bestselling author Harlan CobenFor more than three decades, Reese Witherspoon has been many things to many people: the Oscar-wi...
theguardian.com
How would US Tomahawk missiles change the Ukraine-Russia war?
The BBC's Jonathan Beale explains what impact the weapons might have if the US decides to send them to Ukraine.
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UK government borrowing costs fall to lowest level since July
Boost for Rachel Reeves as bond yield falls while she considers tax rises and spending cuts in budgetBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government’s borrowing costs have fallen to the lowest leve...
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U.S. Threatens Countries That Back a Fee to Clean Up Ship Pollution
The Trump administration has made threats to dissuade countries from voting for the measure.
nytimes.com
Polish court will not extradite Ukrainian to Germany over Nord Stream blasts
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said handing over the Ukrainian diver is not in the country's best interests.
aljazeera.com
Is the Scottish government softening on oil and gas?
Has John Swinney shifted the Scottish government away from a "presumption against" new oil and gas?
bbc.com
I Used Squarespace’s Blueprint AI to Design a Website
Blueprint combines AI and curated designs to get your website up and running in a few minutes.
wired.com
Fleetwood takes lead at DP World India Championship with Lowry chasing
Tommy Fleetwood took inspiration from his Ryder Cup team-mate Shane Lowry to edge into a one-shot lead at the DP World India Championship in Delhi.
skysports.com
Fins' McDaniel shuts down 'baseless' trade rumors
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel shut down "baseless" trade rumors Friday, saying the team is not currently looking to trade any players.
espn.com
New York mayoral candidates clash on Gaza during televised debate
Zohran Mamdani, the favourite in the race to be elected mayor of New York has faced off against rivals in a TV debate.
aljazeera.com
Overconsumption and ruin: before and after images predict how tech could harm our planet
From Venice in Italy to the Seine in Paris, an exhibition in London illustrates the hidden cost of our gadgets and devicesArtists have created visualisations of the impact of the climate crisison s...
theguardian.com
Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath review – furious, frustrated yet cheerfully funny
Soho theatre, LondonFrom the trials of family life to irritating podcasters, this sometimes eyebrow-raising hour of personal comedy is consistently entertainingMuch as Jessica Fostekew would love t...
theguardian.com
China Ousts Senior General on Corruption Charges
With the fall of He Weidong, the No. 3 figure in China’s military hierarchy, Xi Jinping’s purges have reached the top of the People’s Liberation Army.
nytimes.com
Guardiola unsure when Rodri will return from injury
Midfielder Rodri will miss Saturday's Premier League game against Everton because of injury and manager Pep Guardiola does not know when he will return.
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'Looking forward to spending some time together' | McIlroy and Tendulkar hook up in India
India Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar looks on as Rory McIlroy birdies the 18th on his second round at the DP World Indian Championship in Dehli.
skysports.com
Hundreds gather for Beard's funeral in Liverpool
The brother of former Liverpool women's football manager Matt Beard has called for his death to act as a lesson to "be more thoughtful" as hundreds gathered for his funeral.
skysports.com
Clashes erupt in Bangladesh’s Dhaka in protests over govt’s new charter
Protesters say the "July National Charter" doesn't address their concerns.
aljazeera.com
How many times has the US struck Venezuelan vessels?
There have been at least six incidents of US strikes on boats in Venezuelan waters since the beginning of September.
aljazeera.com
Reward scheme for using less power at peak times could help lower US bills
With AI datacenters soaring power bills for households, a policy called ‘demand flexibility’ could help ease grid strainA cheap, bipartisan tool could help the US meet increasing energy demand from...
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VLGE is making it easier to world build and shop on Roblox
50 fashion brands are launching their shoppable worlds for VLGE's World Fashion Week, founder Evelyn Mora says.
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'Fishlock's world is her oyster when she retires'
Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says "generational player" Jess Fishlock can take her life in any direction she wants after international retirement.
bbc.com
Government loses bid to block Palestine Action ban appeal
In a highly significant ruling, the Court of Appeal paved the way for the review of the ban before a High Court judge next month.
bbc.com
Putin’s Trump Strategy: Lots of Flattery, and Talk of Business Deals
President Trump with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia at the two leaders’ summit in Alaska in August.
nytimes.com
Palestine 36 director Annemarie Jacir: ‘We don’t want a state, we just want to live’
Fresh from a 20-minute ovation at Toronto, the film-maker’s historical drama reveals how Britain’s 1936 crackdown created the blueprint for the ongoing genocide in GazaIt is a black hole, the direc...
theguardian.com
SK Telecom’s AI unit offers staff voluntary retirement program just weeks after launch
All staff employed by SK Telecom's new AI division are being offered a voluntary retirement program as part of a broader effort to bring together its various AI-related divisions, the company confi...
techcrunch.com
Flawless Fleetwood leads as McIlroy rallies
Tommy Fleetwood fires a brilliant eight-under round of 64 to take the halfway lead at the DP World India Championship.
bbc.com
Rams rule star WR Nacua (ankle) out vs. Jags
The Rams have ruled leading receiver Puka Nacua out for Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars in London, coach Sean McVay announced Friday.
espn.com
Legal challenge to Palestine Action ban can go ahead, court rules
Judges reject Home Office attempt to block judicial review of group’s proscription under Terrorism ActA legal challenge to the ban on Palestine Action can go ahead next month after the court of app...
theguardian.com
Jabra Enhance Select 700 Review: Still Great Hearing Aids
A couple of minor upgrades are the backbone for this new hearing aid from Jabra, which replaces its Enhance Select 500.
wired.com
Australia vs India: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODI spotlight
India's white-ball tour of Australia begins with three ODIs ahead of five T20s to warm up for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
College football: Why Texas Tech-ASU is worth two bets this week
Five games, five stories, each wager backed by form, data and a little gut instinct.
espn.com
Government U-turns on support for bird-friendly swift bricks in new homes
Steve Reed previously said he was in favour of requiring one hollow brick for cavity-nesting creatures in every new-buildThe government is refusing to support a new amendment to install a swift bri...
theguardian.com
The Gen Z digital uprisings
From Nepal to Madagascar, Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen looks at how young people, in particular Gen Z, are protesting.
aljazeera.com
Clean air is the new frontier of global cooperation
The G20’s first-ever focus on air quality marks a vital step towards protecting health, climate, and sustainable growth.
aljazeera.com
The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup
Quantum of Menace by Vaseem Khan; The Killing Stones by Ann Cleeves; The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer; Benbecula by Graeme Macrae Burnet; The Winter Warriors by Olivier NorekQuantum of Menace by Vasee...
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Add to playlist: Conna Haraway’s deeply detailed dub techno and the week’s best new tracks
Listening to Shifted, a new EP from the Glasgow producer, is like running your hand over cool, subtly textured slate tilingFrom Bath, now based in GlasgowRecommended if you like Porter Ricks, Basic...
theguardian.com
Britain’s colonial botany, tiny landscapes and great bohemian outlaws – the week in art
Small worlds go under the microscope, botanical art is investigated, and renegades come in for a reckoning – all in your weekly dispatchThe Singh Twins and Flora IndicaA look at the colonial histor...
theguardian.com
Are the Patriots back after post-Tom Brady slump?
The New England Patriots have an MVP-contender quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons might have the best player in football, and the NFL prepares to close the curtain on its latest London visit. We look...
skysports.com
Pop star Reneé Rapp delivers expletive-filled rant against Ice and Donald Trump
Chart-topping singer protested the presence of Ice in Portland, Oregon, where she was performingThe chart-topping pop star and actor Renée Rapp has excoriated Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I...
theguardian.com
Russia’s funding for Ukraine war set to ‘contract’ as new sanctions loom
Years after Putin ordered full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's financial system is showing signs of vulnerability.
aljazeera.com
& Sons review – Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton’s riveting showdown rescues a laborious plot
London film festival: Nighy stars as a boozy literary has-been and Staunton his estranged wife in Pablo Trapero’s unconvincing adaptation of David Gilbert’s 2013 novelNo movie with Imelda Staunton...
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Will Gaza ceasefire change South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel?
South African leaders say the case to hold Israeli leaders accountable will continue, despite the ceasefire in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
F1 announces new Apple TV U.S. broadcast deal
Apple TV has signed an exclusive deal to be the broadcaster of Formula 1 in the United States from 2026, it was announced on Friday.
espn.com
Greaves to play at Worlds and on pro tour
Beau Greaves confirms she will play in the PDC World Darts Championship and take her place on the professional tour.
bbc.com
China accuses UK of ‘bad faith’ over delayed embassy project
Diplomatic tensions escalate amid rows over planning hold-ups and collapse of spying trialUK politics live – latest updatesTensions between Britain and China have escalated after Beijing criticised...
theguardian.com
Carney: London snub ‘fair’ but new Super League duo face ‘financial pain’
With the composition of Super League now confirmed for 2026 with Bradford Bulls, Toulouse Olympique and York RLFC as the new faces, Sky Sports Rugby League's Brian Carney looks through the key talk...
skysports.com
The Blurred Truths of Sora
Many will assume that OpenAI’s Sora app represents a new era of social media. But that’s wrong—all it does is reanimate our current one.
wired.com
Records: Gambling group targeted college hoops
As the NCAA and federal authorities investigate alleged point-shaving in college basketball, the documents reveal new details about the behavior of an alleged gambling syndicate and the games suspe...
espn.com
Isak is now ready to start firing for Liverpool, says Slot
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot insists British record signing Alexander Isak's season starts now, with the striker fully up to speed having missed pre-season amid his lengthy transfer saga.
skysports.com
Maurice Rutherford obituary
Poet who wrote with originality, warmth and mischief about his home city of Hull, after turning to writing later in lifeThe work of the poet Maurice Rutherford, who has died aged 103, ranges from l...
theguardian.com
Baek Se-hee, author of I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, dies aged 35
The Korean author’s hit self-help memoir, which follows her conversations with her psychiatrist, sold more than a million copies worldwideBaek Se-hee, the author of the hit self-help memoir I Want...
theguardian.com
Meta previews new parental controls for its AI experiences
Meta on Friday previewed its upcoming parental control features for teens’ conversations with AI characters on its platforms. The features, which will be rolled out next year, include the abi...
techcrunch.com
The Bourbon Industry Is in Turmoil. Could Tech Provide the Shot It Needs?
The software-driven approach pioneered by a new Kentucky distillery runs counter to the low-tech methods of whiskey's old guard. Its mix of data and automation might help pave a way forward.
wired.com
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan spike as truce about to expire
Suicide car bomber strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid unconfirmed reports that Qatar has offered to host peace talks.
aljazeera.com
‘Smell is a language’: Máret Ánne Sara on why Tate’s Turbine Hall whiffs of frightened reindeer
As Sámi culture is threatened by the climate emergency and hostility from Nordic nations, the artist has built a structure of resistance: a labyrinthine artwork of animal pelts and bones based on a...
theguardian.com
Sam Fender releases new song with Elton John, one day after Mercury prize win
John plays twinkling piano part in new song Talk to You, and says he ‘truly loves’ the Geordie singer-songwriterSam Fender has released a new song with Elton John entitled Talk to You, the day afte...
theguardian.com
Unions say White House plans mass layoff at Interior Department, despite court order
A status conference is set for Friday afternoon after union lawyers said the Trump administration is violating a court order that temporarily blocks mass firings during the government shutdown.
npr.org
Don’t Look Now review – Du Maurier’s Venetian chiller has its dread shredded
New Wolsey theatre, IpswichA couple mourn the loss of their daughter in an adaptation that is far better at conveying sadness than suspenseDaphne du Maurier’s 1971 story Don’t Look Now opens at the...
theguardian.com
ByteDance’s Other AI Chatbot Is Quietly Gaining Traction Around the World
ByteDance is paying for ads and partnering with influencers to promote its AI chatbot app Cici in countries like the UK, Mexico, and Indonesia.
wired.com
Zelensky to Meet With Trump to Discuss Weapons and Peace Prospects for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office, in August.
nytimes.com
Coffin of former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga arrives at state funeral
Thousands of mourners gathered at a stadium in Kenya for a state funeral for Raila Odinga.
aljazeera.com
Airline apologises for asking dead flight attendant for paperwork
The woman's death has triggered widespread anger in Taiwan following speculation that she was overworked.
bbc.com
Co-founder of failed Everton bidder 777 charged with $500m fraud
The co-founder of 777 Partners - which made an unsuccessful bid to buy Everton - is charged with a $500m fraud in the United States.
bbc.com
Military leader sworn in as Madagascar’s new president
Madagascar has sworn in army leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina as president, just days after a military takeover.
aljazeera.com
Photographer Graciela Iturbide: ‘Working with my heart is the only rule – nothing else’
The revered 83-year-old Mexican photographer talks about her groundbreaking career as she celebrates her first ever retrospective in New YorkIf you’re at all familiar with contemporary Latin Americ...
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Tame Impala: Deadbeat review | Alexis Petridis’s album of the week
(Columbia)Australian indie’s breakout star takes a dancefloor diversion, but amid the four-four fun are fears about fame’s effect on his domestic lifeIn May, Dua Lipa introduced a special guest at...
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An Internet Shutdown Cuts Off Iranians From One Another, and the World
Checking a phone in Tehran. Simple tasks like ordering a taxi have become an hourslong saga.
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An Internet Shutdown Cuts Off Iranians From One Another, and the World
Checking a phone in Tehran. Simple tasks like ordering a taxi have become an hourslong saga.
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Leonard and Hungry Paul review – this Julia Roberts-narrated comedy is the perfect antidote to modern life
Alex Lawther and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell star in this adaptation of Rónán Hession’s understated 2019 novel. Its quiet celebration of the gentle life is the opposite of today’s frantic TV – even if it d...
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'It's a good rivalry' - Jarman and Hepworth in vault battle at Worlds
Great Britain's Harry Hepworth and Jake Jarman hope to use their rivalry to push each other to win medals at the World Artistic Gymnastic Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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BBC Phil/Seal: Bliss, Miracle in the Gorbals/Metamorphic Variations album review – much to enjoy
(Chandos)This is a fascinating chance to hear two contrasting pieces by the former master of the Queen’s music; the BBC Philharmonic unfurl the beauties of each workA ballet set among Glasgow’s ten...
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Sebastian Rochford: Finding Ways review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month
(Edition)Rochford showcases his signature alchemic touch, featuring seven electric guitarists in a fusion of improv, reggae and romantic popWhen Aberdeen-raised drummer and composer Sebastian Rochf...
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Alcaraz and Sinner set up another meeting in Six Kings Slam final
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face each other in another final after they both easily navigated last-four ties at the lucrative Six Kings Slam on Thursday.
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Ministers to explore reversing ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending UK match after PM’s criticism – politics live
Fans of the Israeli football team will not be allowed to attend the Europa League match at Aston Villa on 6 November owing to safety concernsGood morning. Yesterday it emerged that fans of Maccabi...
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Israel does not want Marwan Barghouti as “partner for peace”
Arab Barghouti on his father’s continued imprisonment despite the recent exchange of captives between Hamas and Israel.
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Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president
Mass demonstrations in recent weeks over power and water shortages have killed more than 20 people.
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The Last Dinner Party: From the Pyre review – baroque’n’roll band’s speedily released second album is overheated
(Island Records)The London five-piece throw the kitchen sink at these dizzyingly dense songs, often crushing their melodic pleasures in the processIn an era when new bands struggle to break into th...
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Mongolian PM loses confidence vote, resigns after four months in office
Politicians overwhelmingly vote to oust the Mongolian premier, four months after doing the same to his predecessor.
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Devastating Floods in Mexico Test President Claudia Sheinbaum
A street flooded in Poza Rica, Mexico, on Thursday. At least 70 people died in heavy rains that hit the country last week, officials said.
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Osaka out of Japan Open quarter-final with injury
Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Japan Open through injury as tennis players continue to struggle.
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A perfect Berkeley paradox: Big-money college football and an antiestablishment protest
A look back at one of the strangest protests in college football history.
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Week in wildlife: a hopeful pelican, peregrine chicks and cute baby numbats
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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‘What I do with my body is none of your business’: musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland on trans rights, cult stardom and living with dementia
His music was ignored for decades. Now, at 81, he is collaborating with pop stars. He and his wife talk about his extraordinary life – and facing severe illnessWhen Beverly Glenn-Copeland was diagn...
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UK emissions would rise under Tory energy plan, Coutinho says
The Tory shadow energy secretary argues net zero has become a "religion" that has increased electricity costs.
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Peru’s new president refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave one dead
State of emergency to be declared in capital as protests that led to last week’s ouster of former president intensify.
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Japan PM hopeful Takaichi avoids WWII shrine visit amid political tussle
Past visits by top leaders to Yasukuni, which honours convicted war criminals, have angered Japan's neighbours.
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Huge Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire
Huge explosions were seen in southern and eastern Lebanon as Israeli war planes targeted the area, killing at least one
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Author of I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki dies at 35
South Korean writer Baek Se-hee was known for her 2018 bestselling memoir about her struggle with depression.
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Rumours of My Demise by Evan Dando review – eye-popping tales of drugs and unpredictability
An indie-pop darling details his rise to fame and subsequent public humiliations with appealing franknessEvan Dando’s autobiography opens in early 2021. The singer is living in a mouldering tr...
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LIVE: Aid ‘critically low’ in Gaza a week into ceasefire amid Israeli delay
Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt remains closed as Trump threatens Hamas over gang clashes.
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Hyped by Zlatan, hidden by Maldini - Italy's next great striker?
Aged 17, Francesco Camarda has already broken several records - so is the AC Milan striker set be Italy's next great number nine?
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‘A fashion and art moment’: how mediums mix at Frieze art fair
Fashion and art are familiar bedfellows but relevance of fashion at London contemporary art showcase has grown in past decade“When you are at the art fair, you push the fashion to be bold and exper...
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What the datacenter boom means for America’s environment – and electricity bills
In this week’s newsletter: from Google to Amazon to OpenAI, the economic and climate cost of datacenters continues to grow• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe headlong...
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Dubois to fight for world title shot with Sanchez talks set to begin
Daniel Dubois should challenge for a world title in 2026, says promoter Frank Warren.
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Tomiichi Murayama, Japanese Leader Who Gave War Apology, Dies at 101
Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama in 1995, the year he delivered his landmark apology. “Our task,” he said, “is to convey to younger generations the horrors of war so that we never repeat the errors...
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MIT finds traces of a lost world deep within planet Earth
Researchers have discovered chemical fingerprints of Earth's earliest incarnation, preserved in ancient mantle rocks. A unique imbalance in potassium isotopes points to remnants of “proto Earth” ma...
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TV tonight: Bruce Springsteen returns to Graham Norton’s sofa
The Boss discusses his new biopic, along with Jeremy Allen White. Plus, Gardeners’ World looks ahead to spring. Here’s what to watch this evening10.40pm, BBC One Continue reading...
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'No Kings' organizers project a massive turnout for this weekend's protests
Organizers say they expect millions of Americans will march this weekend against the policies of the Trump administration. The protests come amid National Guard deployments in several cities.
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Wood burning and gas cooking hugely costly to healthcare systems, New Zealand study finds
Experts suggest replacing gas hobs with electric ones, saying it is a win–win for health and the climateAir pollution from wood burning and gas cooking is massively costly to our healthcare systems...
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In small towns and rural communities, young voters say they feel unseen by leaders
Gen Z and millennial voters will make up more than half of the electorate in 2028. They're a crucial bloc for both parties, but many are facing daunting economic realities and feel unseen by leaders.
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Senators will force a vote to prevent war on Venezuela without approval from Congress
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia says new legislation is needed to prevent the Trump administration's escalating actions against Venezuela from leading to war.
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Candidates in NYC mayoral race face off in contentious first debate
All three candidates in New York City's mayoral race faced off Thursday night in their first general election debate, sparring over crime, affordable housing and Israel.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,331
Here are the key events from day 1,331 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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What’s behind Pakistan’s latest crackdown on religious party TLP?
The far-right group, long known for blasphemy protests, is at risk of being banned by the Punjab government.
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Kanchha Sherpa, last member of first Mount Everest expedition, dies at 92
Kanchha Sherpa helped Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary summit Everest in 1953.
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Five key takeaways from the New York City mayoral debate
With a large lead in voter polls, Zohran Mamdani fended off attacks from Andrew Como over Gaza, policing and his resume.
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Reddit expands its AI-powered search to five new languages
Reddit announced Thursday that it is expanding its AI-powered search experience to five new languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. With this expansion, the feature is now avai...
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London developers to be allowed to reduce percentage of affordable homes
Housing secretary and capital’s mayor draw up plans to boost housebuilding, but homelessness charities protestDevelopers will be allowed to build lower numbers of affordable homes and claim higher...
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‘Our world is combustible’: Kathryn Bigelow on AI, Andy Warhol and nuclear Armageddon
The record-breaking Oscar winner explains how her new film, A House of Dynamite – starring Idris Elba as the US president – is rooted in her cold war childhood and the urgent threats we all face to...
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Blue plaque to be unveiled at home of Thomas the Tank Engine creator
Ceremony marks 80 years since release of the Rev W Awdry’s first book and coincides with railway bicentenaryEighty years since the first of a beloved fleet of trains was introduced to the world, a...
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Mr Scorsese review – five hours isn’t nearly long enough to do justice to history’s greatest film-maker
There are volcanic tales of his explosive temper, shocking footage of nuns protesting his Christ movie and vast amounts of detail in this rich, info-packed docuseries. Then it reaches the 90s and i...
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OpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Martin Luther King Jr.
OpenAI is pausing AI video generations of Martin Luther King at the request of the late civil rights activists' estate.
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Death penalty sought for Bangladesh's ex-leader Sheikh Hasina
Hasina is being tried in absentia over her deadly crackdown on student-led protests last year.
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Saturn's moon Titan just broke one of chemistry’s oldest rules
Scientists from NASA and Chalmers University have discovered that incompatible substances can mix on Titan’s icy surface, breaking the “like dissolves like” rule of chemistry. Under ultra-cold cond...
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Five takeaways from the Mamdani-Cuomo NYC mayoral debate
The three leading candidates for New York City mayor took the stage in Manhattan to make a case to lead America's biggest city.
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US carries out new drug boat strike in Caribbean, as admiral resigns
The latest strike came a day after US President Trump confirmed he had authorised CIA operations in Venezuela.
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Maria Corina Machado: Venezuela’s Nobel Peace laureate in hiding
Venezuela's opposition leader on life in hiding, and her movement's fight for transition and change.
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Fulham vs Arsenal: Premier League – teams, start time, lineups
Arsenal takes a strong record to Fulham for our featured live commentary stream of Saturday's Premier League game.
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FBI Director Kash Patel announces terrorism charges for Texas ICE shooting
The charges follow an order from President Donald Trump labelling antifa as a 'domestic terrorist organisation'.
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Defunct electric aircraft startup Lilium’s tech lives on over at Archer
Archer prevailed in a competitive bidding process that included Ambitious Air Mobility Group and U.S. based Joby Aviation.
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A Grand Strategy of Reciprocity
How to build an economic and security order that works for America.