Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-23

Airport expansion will put UK’s net zero goal in ‘serious jeopardy’, MPs warn

Committee urges ministers to set out measures to reduce carbon emissions before work starts on new runwaysAirport expansion plans backed by the government are putting the UK’s net zero target in “s...

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Another new era for Forest dawns under Dyche

Another new era for Forest dawns as Sean Dyche opens with a Europa League win over Porto.

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Villa 'must be more clinical' as penalty problem grows

Aston Villa have fixed their goalscoring issues, but their terrible record from the penalty spot is a growing problem.

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MVG scrapes through at European Championship as Price beaten

Four-time winner Michael van Gerwen survived seven missed match darts against Wessel Nijman to squeeze into round two of the European Championship in Dortmund.

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Israeli strikes kill four in new Lebanon ceasefire breach

Israeli forces carry out air attacks in southern and eastern Lebanon in violation of US-brokered ceasefire.

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Is Trump losing patience with Putin over the Ukraine war?

New US sanctions imposed as summit scrapped days after announcement.

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G. Michael Brown, 82, Dies; Gambling Regulator Became Casino Executive

He was a watchdog over casinos when they were introduced in New Jersey. He went on to run the nation’s most profitable one, in Connecticut.

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Van Gerwen survives scare at European Championship

Michael van Gerwen survives a scare as he comes back from 4-2 down to beat fellow Dutchman Wessel Nijman 6-5 in the first round of the European Championship.

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OpenAI buys Sky, an AI interface for Mac

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the startup behind Sky — an AI-powered natural language interface for Mac that can view your screen and take actions in your apps.

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Pakistan Bans Radical Islamist Party After Deadly Clashes

Supporters of the Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan clashing with the police in Lahore, Pakistan, this month.

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Why Thelin can't cover up 'embarrassing' Aberdeen loss

Willie Miller called Aberdeen's record 6-0 Conference League defeat by AEK Athens "embarrassing" - and given the club legend was captain in one of their previous heaviest losses in Europe, he is we...

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Marco Rubio says implementing Gaza peace deal is ‘top priority’ for Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated the importance of the fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement.

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Virginia calls state of emergency to expedite food aid in gov’t shutdown

The move would allow him to use emergency funds to assist Virginians in the absence of federal appropriations.

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Trump halts San Francisco deployment amid Bay Area protests

US President Donald Trump said he will not deploy federal agents to San Francisco after a call with Mayor Daniel Lurie

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Russia’s Putin defiant in face of US sanctions over Ukraine war

Russian leader says sanctions are 'serious for us' but insisted he would not bend to US pressure over war on Ukraine.

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Phyllis Trible, Who Studied Bible Through Feminist Lens, Dies at 92

Phyllis Trible in 1986. A Yale Divinity School professor called her “one of the most influential biblical scholars of the second half of the 20th century.”

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YouTube paid out $8B to the music industry in 12 months

The milestone marks a new record for the platform, as YouTube’s annual music industry payout increased by $2 billion since 2022.

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20-year-old dropouts built AI notetaker Turbo AI to 5 million users

Rudy Arora and Sarthak Dhawan, two 20-year-old college dropouts, grew an AI note-taker app to five million users and an eight-figure ARR, they say.

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Instagram users can now use Meta AI editing tools directly in IG Stories

Meta AI's photo editing tools can be found in Instagram Stories when tapping the paintbrush icon. Users can describe what they want to add, remove, or change.

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Messi signs new deal with Inter Miami to keep Argentina star in MLS to 2028

Argentinean football superstar Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023 from Paris Saint-Germain.

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Starmer lays out vision for much-criticised digital ID scheme

Prime minister says the identification would never be needed to access hospitals amid fears over civil libertiesKeir Starmer has set out his vision for digital IDs as he fights to win back public s...

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Lockyer returns to football after cardiac arrest with Bristol Rovers deal

Bristol Rovers sign Wales defender Tom Lockyer on a one-year contract almost two years after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a game.

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India secure last semi-final spot with win over New Zealand

Watch highlights as India secure the last spot in the Women's World Cup semi-finals, eliminating New Zealand and Sri Lanka with victory over the White Ferns in Navi Mumbai.

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LPGA International Crown Day 1 Highlights

Highlights from day one of the LGPA International Crown at the New Korea Country Club.

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NBA related arrests rise above 30 in FBI crackdown on illegal gambling

Charges are related to insider sports betting and another that rigged poker games nationwide linked with NBA and Mafia.

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Sanctioned Russian ex-general back in FIA fold

Former Russian general Victor Kiryanov returns to the leadership of motorsport's governing body, the FIA, despite being under UK and EU sanctions for his alleged involvement in the Ukraine war.

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Apple loses landmark UK lawsuit over App Store commissions

Tribunal ruled that Apple had abused its dominant position by shutting out competition and charging excessive prices.

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Reeves considers breaking manifesto pledge with income tax rise to fill £30bn gap

Exclusive: Treasury discussions include possibly adding 1p to basic rate or raising higher or additional tax ratesRachel Reeves is considering raising income tax at next month’s budget to help redu...

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Introducing Build Mode: TechCrunch’s new podcast for founders

Build Mode is our new podcast that will be a survival guide for early-stage founders navigating the messy, high-stakes chaos of building a company from scratch, hosted by Startup Battlefield Editor...

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Source: Bengals LB Wilson has requested trade

Bengals linebacker and team captain Logan Wilson has requested a trade, a source told ESPN on Thursday.

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Palestine rights group seeks prosecution of UK citizens who fought for Israel

Highly unusual court application alleges more than 10 individuals breached foreign enlistment lawsAn attempt to mount a private prosecution is under way alleging British citizens unlawfully went to...

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‘War on Crypto Is Over’: Donald Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ

After serving a federal prison sentence for violating anti-money laundering laws and US sanctions, former crypto exchange CEO Changpeng Zhao has been pardoned by US President Donald Trump.

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie steps onto the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27-29 at Moscone West, in a homecoming of sorts for both tech and the city that helped define it.

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Two days after OpenAI’s Atlas, Microsoft launches a nearly identical AI browser

CoPilot Mode of Microsoft's Edge browser is the company's take on the long-hyped AI browser category.

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India beat New Zealand to take last semi-final spot

India secure the final spot in the World Cup semi-finals and eliminate New Zealand and Sri Lanka with a 53-run victory (DLS) over the White Ferns in Navi Mumbai.

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Staghorn and Elkhorn Coral Are Functionally Extinct Off Florida, Researchers Say

Bleached and dying elkhorn coral at Looe Key Reef, off Big Pine Key in Florida, during an ocean heat wave in 2023.

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Court finds former British soldier not guilty in Bloody Sunday murder trial

Victims' relatives and Northern Ireland's political leader condemn verdict over 1972 Derry massacre.

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‘Brother Wang,’ Accused of Being Drug Cartel Fixer, Is Arrested in Cuba

Havana in 2023. Zhi Dong Zhang was detained in Cuba after having escaped Mexico, where he was accused of helping lead a vast criminal network.

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Vance criticises Israeli parliament vote on West Bank annexation

US Vice President Vance decries 'political stunt', says Trump would not back annexation of occupied West Bank.

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The Guardian view on Conservative immigration policy: the threat of mass expulsions is abhorrent | Editorial

Tory plans to revoke indefinite leave to remain in pursuit of greater ‘cultural coherence’ resemble the most extreme ambitions of far-right fringe partiesIt is too early to declare Sir Keir Starmer...

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Palestinians search for loved ones missing during the Gaza war

Thousands remain missing in Gaza after the war, including Islam al-Danaf’s husband who disappeared after fetching wood.

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Trump Supporters Are Uneasy About Military Actions Against Venezuela

“There’s supposed to be incentives for ending wars and conflicts around the world,” the far-right activist Laura Loomer said.

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Microsoft’s Mico is a ‘Clippy’ for the AI era

Microsoft has unveiled “Mico,” a new animated avatar for its Copilot AI that brings back shades of Clippy. The expressive blob acts as a friendly, customizable face for the chatbot.

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Black Ferns Sae and Mikaele-Tu'u join Harlequins

New Zealand internationals Layla Sae and Liana Mikaele-Tu'u join Harlequins as injury replacements until the end of March.

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Up pops Katie Lam to outdo Robert Jenrick on the nastiness scale | John Crace

It’s hard to keep up with everyone the Tory MP tipped as a future party leader hatesOi. You there. The foreign looking one. I can see you. Don’t try to sneak away and hide. Your time is up. We’ve h...

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Chepngetich retains women’s marathon world record despite three-year ban

Chepngetich smashed the marathon record in Chicago last October, and was provisionally suspended for doping in July.

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Dave Ball was not some bloke in the background of Soft Cell – he drove their startling, subversive sound

Far more than a mute foil to Marc Almond, Ball brought his love of northern soul and strange electronics to bear on some of Britain’s most uncompromising pop• News: Dave Ball, synth-pop hitmaker as...

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Ghana's former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76

She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work.

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Pakistan and the Taliban’s uneasy peace

A week of deadly clashes has paused along the Afghan-Pakistan border. Can this ceasefire really last?

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Springbok Wessels given nine-game ban for genital grab

South Africa front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has received a nine-match suspension for grabbing Josh Murphy's genitals in the Bulls' United Rugby Championship win over Connacht.

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The Facts Behind Trump’s Drug War

Trump calls the Caribbean strikes a “war on drugs” - but with no drug proof, critics question the real motive.

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Saudi Arabia to host new Masters 1000 tournament on ATP Tour

Saudi Arabia will host a new Masters 1000 tournament, the ATP has announced.

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Rawal, Mandhana centuries propel India into Women's Cricket World Cup semis

Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal scored centuries as India beat New Zealand by 53 runs (DLS) to reach the semi-finals of the Women's Cricket World Cup on Thursday.

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Asylum seekers removed to France include potential victims of modern slavery, says report

Humans for Rights Network also says some returned under ‘one in, one out’ scheme had family in the UKThe first group of asylum seekers removed to France under the “one in, one out” scheme includes...

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How might Rachel Reeves target lawyers, accountants and doctors in her budget?

Insiders say chancellor is planning a tax raid on partnership structures that could raise £1.9bnReeves says economic damage caused by Brexit forcing her to take action in budgetLawyers, accountants...

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Ukraine urges EU to back loan using frozen Russian cash

EU ministers meet hours after the EU and the US announced new sanctions against Russia's oil industry.

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'I'm not scared of him!' - Van Barneveld relishing Littler challenge

Five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld insists he is "not scared" of current world champion Luke Littler ahead of their meeting at the European Championships in Germany.

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Google’s bets on carbon capture power plants, which have a mixed record

Google intends to use electricity from the 400-MW power plant in Decatur, Illinois, to operate nearby data centers. Carbon capture will eliminate some of the plants emissions, but how much remains...

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Trump live: Mexico’s Sheinbaum rejects US strikes on alleged drug boats

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she does not agree with US strikes on boats off the coast of South America.

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Tensormesh raises $4.5M to squeeze more inference out of AI server loads

Tensormesh uses an expanded form of KV Caching to make inference loads as much as ten times more efficient.

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Stellan Skarsgård says he is living ‘on overtime’ since having a stroke three years ago

The 74-year-old actor said he had fallen ill between shooting the two parts of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune movies – and puts it down to having ‘lived a naughty life’The actor Stellan Skarsgård has reve...

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Shelly Fireman, a Showman Restaurateur for Showgoers, Dies at 93

Mr. Fireman in 2005 at the bar of his theater district restaurant, Bond 45. One critic said it “has a kind of emphatic charm — an ebullience — that more self-conscious places don’t.”

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U.S. government accuses former L3Harris cyber boss of stealing trade secrets

The U.S. Department of Justice accused Peter Williams, former general manager of L3Harris’ hacking division Trenchant, of stealing trade secrets and selling them to a buyer in Russia.

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Has climate change brought mosquitoes to Iceland?

Iceland is no longer among the few places in the world free of mosquitoes. Scientists point to rising temperatures.

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Source: Bettors given privileged info on LeBron

Former player Damon Jones was arrested amid charges he disclosed injury information about Lakers star LeBron James, a source told ESPN, to facilitate illegal betting.

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Made in space: Varda’s William Bruey shares plan to build the next great supply chain at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

William Bruey, founder and CEO of Varda Space Industries is taking the Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, to share how his team is transforming...

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NBA's Rozier, Billups arrested after investigation into sports betting and poker games

An NBA player and coach are among more than 30 people charged in connection with schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, authorities in the US said.

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Wegner named World Series umpire crew chief

Mark Wegner will be the World Series umpire crew chief for the first time, joined by Jordan Baker, Adam Hamari, Adrian Johnson, Will Little, Alan Porter and John Tumpane for the matchup between the...

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What’s the story? British peer says Oasis will play Knebworth – then rows back

Exclusive: Lady Taylor of Stevenage says suggestion band would perform over five days in July 2026 was ‘hypothetical’The wood-panelled chambers of the House of Lords aren’t renowned for rock’n’roll...

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Affordable housing quota for London falls to 20%

A government and City Hall decision has lowered the threshold of affordable housing in new builds.

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Palantir enters $200M partnership with telco Lumen to offer enterprise AI services

Palantir said on Thursday it had struck a partnership with Lumen Technologies that will see the telecommunications company using the data management company's AI software to build capabilities to s...

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Sora update to bring AI videos of your pets, new social features, and soon, an Android version

OpenAI’s hit AI video app, Sora, is getting a wave of new features, including video editing tools, pet and object “cameos,” and enhanced social options. The Android app is also “coming soon."

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Where’s her Pulitzer already? Joanna Newsom’s 20 best songs – ranked!

Ten years on from the release of her rococo masterpiece, Divers, we count down the singer-songwriter-harpist’s most beautiful and devastating tracks“And in an infinite regress / Tell me, why is the...

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Marathon record holder Chepngetich given three-year ban

Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.

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Rivian reportedly cutting 600 workers in third layoff of the year

The layoffs represent about 4% of Rivian's workforce. The company has made two other smaller cuts since June.

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Dave Ball, Soft Cell Musician Known for ‘Tainted Love,’ Dies at 66

Dave Ball, right, and Marc Almond of Soft Cell in 1981.

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Root & Bell win 2025 Cricket Media Club awards

Joe Root wins the Bob Willis Trophy as he is recognised as England's player of the year at the 2025 Cricket Media Club awards.

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‘Dictator-for-life vibes’: our architecture critic on Trump’s bulletproof ballroom bling

He has already turned the Oval Office into a wrestler’s changing room. Now the president is building a place so gilded Nero would feel at home. Why did he pick an architect whose speciality is Cath...

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Cluely’s Roy Lee joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to show how rage-baiting cuts through the AI noise

Cluely’s Roy Lee isn’t afraid to stir the pot — and he’s taking that bold energy to the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Register n...

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Google Earth Gets an AI Chatbot to Help Chart the Climate Crisis

New AI features in Google Earth let users ask chatbot-style questions to find changes in the climate. The system could eventually predict disasters and identify the communities likely to be affected.

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The Man Who Makes AI Slop by Hand

Chinese creator Tianran Mu went viral for mimicking the eerie, unsettling aesthetic of AI videos, but his work is 100 percent human.

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Source: Wings to hire USF's Fernandez as HC

The Wings are closing in on hiring longtime South Florida coach Jose Fernandez as their new head coach, a source confirmed to ESPN.

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New rules will allow police misusing force in England and Wales to ‘walk away scot-free’

Critics warn boosting protections of officers at misconduct cases, introduced after fatal shooting of Chris Kaba, will undermine rule of lawNew rules in England and Wales will make it harder to pun...

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Saudi Arabia to host new ATP tournament from 2028

A new ATP Masters 1000 tournament will be added to the tennis calendar from 2028 - and staged in Saudi Arabia.

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Oil firm TotalEnergies made misleading green statements, court rules

French multinational is ordered to remove its website messages about aiming for carbon neutralityBusiness live – latest updatesA French oil company engaged in “misleading commercial practices” abou...

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Dozens of Labour MPs warn of chaos for firms over gender recognition advice

Nearly 50 backbenchers write to business secretary over potential costs and legal ‘minefield’ of upcoming guidanceUK politics live – latest updatesDozens of Labour MPs have written to ministers war...

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Announcing the top judges for the final round of Startup Battlefield 200, only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the Startup Battlefield 200 finalists will take the stage one last time to compete for the $100,000 equity-free prize. Deciding their fate will be a select group of the...

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The Andrew Cuomo Campaign Is All in on MAGA Influencers

With the NYC mayoral race coming to a close, Andrew Cuomo is courting right-wing creators.

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NBA’s Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups arrested in sports bet probe

Chauncey Billups's arrest was linked to an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia, according to US media reports.

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This OpenAI-backed startup raised $12M to bring AI content to Hollywood

Wonder will use the fresh funds to double its engineering team and accelerate its push into IP ownership and original content production.

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England gained a lot from New Zealand series despite rain - Brook

Captain Harry Brook says England have "gained a lot" from their T20 series in New Zealand despite two of the three matches being curtailed by rain.

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Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 roundtables bring founders, investors, and operators together for interactive small-group discussions on AI, fintech, space, and more. Check the full schedule, and don’t mis...

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She Worked on Tsunami Alerts. Then She Was Fired.

“I always wanted to be a public servant and do science for the good of the people,” said Corina Allen, who lost her job at NOAA.

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Gender-row boxer Lin wins gold in first event since Paris Olympics

Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting and Algerian Imane Khelif were at centre of a storm in Paris where they won Olympic boxing titles.

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I'm at a different level to Wardley - Parker

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker says he will prove he is at a "different level" to British opponent Fabio Wardley on Saturday.

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Not guilty verdict for Soldier F in Bloody Sunday murder trial

Thirteen people were shot dead and at least 15 others injured on Bloody Sunday in January 1972 at a civil rights demonstration in the Bogside area of Derry.

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Jays to start rookie Yesavage in Game 1 vs. Snell

Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday against the defending champion Dodgers and Blake Snell.

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The Rest of Our Lives by Benjamin Markovits audiobook review – an American road trip with a twist

A law professor leaves his failing marriage and faltering career and hits the open road in this Booker-shortlisted novel of midlife turmoilAt the start of The Rest of Our Lives, we learn that Tom,...

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Journey Home, David Gulpilil: the ‘extraordinary’ 4,000km, 10-month effort to return the actor home

After his death in 2021, Gulpilil’s family and mob used planes, boats, vans and helicopters to transport his casket, with a documentary crew in tow. As his son reflects: ‘We have to fulfil his wish...

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Little Brother review – gripping prize winner captures siblings in distress

Soho theatre, London Cormac McAlinden excels as a man on the brink, calling for help from his bewildered sister in Eoin McAndrew’s playIt’s the middle of the night in Belfast. Twentysomething Niall...

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RLPO/Hindoyan: Iberia album review – Hindoyan and the RLPO turn the heat up with Spanish colours and sunshine

(Onyx) There’s addictive Latin rhythms and perfectly judged musical adrenaline in Domingo Hindoyan and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s recording of these six French works with a Spanish themeTh...

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Only 4 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in San Francisco and ticket rates increase

The wait all year is almost over! In just 4 days, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over San Francisco's Moscone West and with it the future of tech. This is your final chance to join the founders, inv...

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“Mixed messaging” from White House over Gaza ceasefire

Omar Rahman talks about the mixed messaging coming from the White House over the Gaza ceasefire.

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Israel maintaining control deeper inside Gaza than expected, new boundary markers suggest

Israel has placed boundary markers up to 520m deeper inside Gaza than expected under the ceasefire deal with Hamas.

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Resident doctors in England to go on strike for five days next month

Strike on 14-19 November is part of escalating industrial action over pay and job insecurityDoctors in England will go on strike for five days in November in a row over jobs and pay.The British Med...

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Portland Trail Blazers coach and Miami Heat player arrested in NBA gambling case

Prosecutors are expected to announce arrests in the case at 10:00 EST (15:00 BST).

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Best shots from Rawal's 'marvellous' innings for India

Watch the best shots from Pratika Rawal's "marvellous" innings against New Zealand as the batter reaches an impressive 122 runs off 134 balls in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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China faces ‘profound’ changes, vows ‘rapid’ development in five-year plan

China's Communist Party refrains from direct mention of US trade war, but stresses 'consolidating national security'.

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Israeli airstrikes target multiple areas across Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes have targeted multiple areas in eastern and southern Lebanon, claiming to hit Hezbollah targets.

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Will Trump’s sanctions against Russian oil giants hurt Putin?

US measures against Rosneft and Lukoil will hurt Russia - but probably not enough to stop Ukraine war. Here's why.

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Irish presidential election: Who is running and what’s at stake?

A hotly contested race is anticipated following the withdrawal of one of the three candidates.

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Ibiza, Lady Gaga, DIY & PWR - what the Red Roses did next

England's stars won the Rugby World Cup less than four weeks ago, but they have packed a lot into their celebrations and PWR preparations.

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Dave Ball, synth-pop hitmaker as one half of Soft Cell, dies aged 66

Synth player and producer had huge success with Tainted Love and other Soft Cell hits, and later returned to UK Top 10 with dance project the GridDave Ball, who as one half of Soft Cell brought dar...

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Amazon’s new AI shopping tool tells you why you should buy a recommended product

Amazon's new Help Me Decide tool will show you a personalized recommendation for a particular category and list reasons why you should buy it.

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US dismisses Israeli parliament vote on annexing occupied West Bank

Israel’s parliament has given preliminary approval to a bill to impose Israeli sovereignty on the occupied West Bank.

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Liverpool held meeting after Man Utd loss - Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he called a squad meeting on Monday to discuss the club's poor form - but insisted it was not a "crisis" summit.

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China names new second highest-ranking general after military purge

Zhang Shengmin heads anti-corruption efforts in the army and is seen as a trusted loyalist of President Xi.

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TV tonight: Lauren Lyle heads to New Zealand in a stressful new thriller

A Scottish doctor lands in deep trouble as she attends her estranged sister’s wedding. Plus: semi-nude wrestling in Dragons’ Den. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC TwoLauren Lyle, the Karen...

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Rylan, Alison Hammond ... Bill Bailey? Who could possibly replace Claudia and Tess on Strictly?

Now that Winkleman and Daly have stepped down, the race is on to find new presenters of Strictly Come Dancing. We look at the runners and riders who will have a very tough job on their handsThere a...

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Trump sanctions Russian oil giants after Putin summit cancelled

US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms to pressure Putin on a ceasefire in Ukraine.

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US kills three in second strike on alleged drug boats in the Pacific

This is the ninth US strike on alleged drug boats near Latin America, and the second in the Pacific.

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Leading conservationists just decided that genetically engineering wild animals is OK – sometimes. They’re right | Helen Pilcher

Humans have been selectively breeding animals for millennia. If we can help species survive by tweaking their DNA in a lab, I say bring it onDo you think we should genetically modify wildlife? What...

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‘She changed ballet’: Misty Copeland takes her final bow at retirement show

Copeland, American Ballet Theatre’s first Black female principal dancer, was celebrated with star-studded galaMisty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday night, showered with go...

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Frontrunner suffers blow in race to be UK ambassador to US over criticisms of Trump

Exclusive: Whitehall officials raise fears about Mark Sedwill’s newspaper article warning of president’s ‘blundering’ behaviourUK politics live – latest updatesMark Sedwill’s prospects of becoming...

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FIFA tournament featuring Afghan women’s refugee team relocated to Morocco

FIFA confirms change of name to Afghan Women United, dropping 'refugee' from the team name ahead of the tournament.

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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere review – brooding, earnest portrait of the Boss’ crisis years

Jeremy Allen White gives a committed performance in this awkward biopic, stranded between rock mythology and pop-psych melodramaThis Boss-olatrous film only partly escapes music-movie cliches. This...

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Dodgers v Blue Jays - five World Series talking points

We explore five talking points as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball's World Series.

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MotoGP champion Marquez ends season early through injury

MotoGP champion Marc Marquez ends his season three races early after suffering a collarbone injury at the Indonesian Grand Prix.

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Xu through to Wrexham Open quarter-finals

Wales' Mimi Xu books her spot in the Wrexham Open quarter-finals with a straight sets win over Andre Lukosiute.

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Tandy faces early tests after naming first Wales squad

New head coach Steve Tandy must navigate off-field issues as he seeks to restore Wales' fortunes at international level during the autumn series.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 Review: Major Fun

Bose’s best headphones add some convenient new tricks for a modest price hike.

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Mamdani says he’ll fight Trump on ICE raids in final NYC debate

Democrat Zohran Mamdani clashed with Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in New York’s final mayoral debate, vowing to fight

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Another French museum robbery sees 2,000 gold and silver coins stolen

The theft from the Maison des Lumières in Langres is the latest in as string of cultural institution heists in France.

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Littler seeks world number one spot this weekend

Teenager Luke Littler will become world number one for the first time if he wins the European Championship, which starts on Thursday.

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Trump, Ukraine and Europe target Russian energy as diplomacy falters

Despite losing slivers of territory, Ukraine is confident about its long-term prospects in the war.

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Why the Louvre heist feels like justice — but isn’t

A theft from a museum of empire may look like payback, yet the spoils will still enrich the same world that built it.

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Reform’s only Black branch chair quits over ‘harmful’ migration debate

Exclusive: Neville Watson leaves amid concerns about weaponisation of religion and erosion of community relationsUK politics live – latest updatesThe only Black branch chair of Reform UK has left t...

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Penelope Wilton: ‘They wanted me to tone down my death in Shaun of the Dead. It was too frightening’

The venerable screen and stage star reveals why she insisted on meeting a bloody end in Edgar Wright’s zomcom, loved working with Ricky Gervais and which of her film roles has the biggest Rastafari...

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South Africa beat Pakistan to earn series draw

World champions South Africa draw their series in Pakistan 1-1 by completing a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi.

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Russians Awake to Trump’s New Oil Sanctions and Largely Shrug

A Rosneft building in Moscow on Thursday. President Trump has imposed sanctions on Rosneft and another major Russian oil company, Lukoil.

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French coastguards demand halt to ‘deadly plans’ to intercept small boats

‘Inhumane’ UK-French Channel deal ‘contravenes international conventions’, customs union saysFrench coastguards have called for plans to intercept small boats in the Channel to be halted because of...

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Its the deadliest year for ICE in decades. As detentions rise, the trend may continue

There have been at least 20 deaths in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year since 2004. As the agency is ramping up hiring and increasing detentions, concerns remain about how to stop the trend.

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Li finishes day one top of leaderboard | Genesis Championship highlights

Highlights from day one of the Genesis Championship at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club, South Korea.

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Marathon record holder gets 3-year doping ban

Women's marathon world-record holder Ruth Chepng'etich has been banned for three years after admitting to a doping violation.

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Renewable energy investment should come from defence budgets, say retired military leaders

Former European officers say spending on low-carbon power would make nations more resilient to threats from potential aggressorsInvestment in renewable energy should be counted under defence expend...

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From illusion to real peace: Trump’s test in Gaza and Ukraine

Real peace demands Palestinian statehood, Ukrainian neutrality and the courage to defy the war lobby.

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Gaza funerals held for unidentified Palestinians, bodies returned by Israel

Funeral procession honours deceased Palestinians amid grief as bodies are buried in mass graves in Deir el-Balah.

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England win series v NZ after rain ruins third T20

England's third T20 against New Zealand is washed out by rain in Auckland, giving Harry Brook's side a 1-0 series victory.

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EU poised to agree on using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine in war

Russian Foreign Ministry lambasts confiscation of frozen assets as 'theft', vowing a "painful response".

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Thitikul impresses at International Crown whilst US beats China twice

World No 1 Jeeno Thitikul impressed with immaculate form on the first day of the LPGA's Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown tournament on Thursday, while the United States beat China twice in fourb...

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Barrier(s) review – tender yet tough account of a queer couple’s connection

Birmingham RepStaged by Deafinitely Theatre, Eloise Pennycott’s play sets romance against a broken, unjust systemBarrier(s) is a queer love story about a couple with vastly different experiences of...

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I cannot stop playing this preposterous game about falling down a mountain

A week with Baby Steps has made me feel like I’m losing my grip. It this game stupid, or am I the stupid one for playing it?Instead of doing anything normal with my life for the past week, I have b...

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Thames Water ranked worst supplier in England as firms’ ratings hit record low

Environment Agency rates eight of nine companies as poor and needing improvementBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesEngland’s water company ratings have fallen to the low...

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Preseason transfer impact rankings

The top 25 transfers, ranked by impact this season -- beginning with South Carolina's Ta'Niya Latson.

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Why has Pakistan’s HPV vaccine campaign faced a backlash?

Pakistan rolled out the vaccine for the HPV virus, which causes cervical cancer, last month.

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IOC wants no sport events in Indonesia after visa ban on Israeli athletes

Indonesia says it barred Israeli gymnasts from the global event to maintain 'public order and security'.

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Winter is coming: Premier League unveils new hi-vis Puma ball

The "Under the Lights" edition of the PUMA Orbita Ultimate PL will make its debut on Nov. 8 so fans will be able to see the ball on the pitch through winter.

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Clásico injury update: Will Huijsen, Raphinha return for Real Madrid-Barcelona?

Real Madrid host Barca in the first Clásico of the season on Sunday. Both teams have plenty of injury concerns.

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Sources: Heat's Rozier arrested in gambling case

Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday morning as part of an FBI sports betting investigation, sources told ESPN.

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Broadhead's brilliance and Wrexham's perfect blend

The key talking points following Wrexham's 1-0 Championship victory over Oxford United in the Championship.

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Female footballers in north Nigeria defy cultural barriers with resilience

Women's football grows in Nigeria, but disapproval in Kwara highlights the passion of determined young players.

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Who will win Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series? MLB scouts, execs and managers make their predictions

Which team has the edge in every aspect of the Fall Classic? We asked around the sport to find out.

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What if Ohtani WAS on that plane to Toronto? Inside an alternate World Series universe

What would the past two years have looked like if Shohei Ohtani had chosen the Blue Jays?

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Richardson wins 'bittersweet' first medal for GB

Matt Richardson claims his first medal for Great Britain as they win silver in the men's and women's team sprint at the Track World Championships.

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Court to rule on troop deployment. And, a new Pentagon press corps emerges

A court could rule on legal challenges surrounding the National Guard deployments in the coming days. And, a new policy for Pentagon reporters has led many to turn in their press passes.

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World chess body probes former champion Kramnik over US grandmaster’s death

Vladimir Kramnik repeatedly accused fellow chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky of cheating in the year before his death.

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Jerry Rice's unbreakable records: Why even Justin Jefferson has nearly no shot

Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase and CeeDee Lamb produce huge numbers, but is there any chance they can catch Rice?

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E.U. Approves Sweeping Sanctions Targeting Russian Gas and Crypto

A tanker with liquefied natural gas in the Russian port of Prigorodnoye in 2021. The European Union is moving toward a full ban on liquefied natural gas from Russia.

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Beirne believes Ireland can create more NZ history

Ireland's Tadgh Beirne is confident of writing more Irish history against New Zealand in Chicago.

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This budget could make or break Labour. Yet Rachel Reeves is dangerously constrained | Larry Elliott

Think the UK’s economic policy is decided by politicians? In fact, it’s the OBR and the Bank of England – a system long in need of a rethinkThe budget is still a month away and speculation about it...

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Africa’s children: 20 years on, what happened to the millennium babies?

In 2005, the Guardian documented the births of 10 babies as a way to tell the story of millions across the continent. We caught up with three of them, finding hardship – and hopeTwenty years ago, t...

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That’s all folk: Marina Warner, the curator and mythographer creating a space for stories

Shadow puppets, otherworldly masks, taxidermy dioramas, from Greek epics to the Brothers Grimm: a new exhibition celebrates the fantastical tales that have passed through countries and culturesMari...

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Forty migrants, including infants, die as boat sinks off Tunisia

All the victims and those rescued were from sub-Saharan African countries, an official says.

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Strong winds in New Zealand leave tens of thousands without power

Authorities have issued a rare red wind warning, the highest alert level, for the capital Wellington.

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Voters go to polls in Caerphilly byelection that could mark historic shift for Wales

Plaid Cymru and Reform UK have run fierce campaigns in Labour-run south Wales constituencyVoters are going to the polls on Thursday in a byelection that could mark a historic shift in Welsh politic...

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Tropical Storm Melissa takes aim at Caribbean, islands on alert

The storm could grow into a hurricane by Friday and a major one by the late weekend.

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PGA Tour cancels 2026 season-opening tournament The Sentry

The PGA Tour has cancelled its season-opening tournament, The Sentry, after drought and water conservation issues on the Hawaiian island of Maui, and failing to find an alternative venue.

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Wembanyama stars as Spurs dominate Mavericks

Victor Wembanyama records the fifth 40-point haul of his NBA career as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks.

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Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as new grand mufti

Saudi Arabia’s status as home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina means grand mufti's pronouncements closely watched.

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Weekly sports quiz: How many UCL goals has Rashford scored for Barca?

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

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Polls open for Caerphilly by-election

Voters head to the polls in a by-election to choose a member of the Senedd.

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LIVE: UN urges Israel to allow medical evacuation from Gaza amid ceasefire

World Health Organisation says 41 critical patients evacuated yesterday as Rafah border remains shut, despite ceasefire.

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Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost review – Ben Stiller’s moving study on the price his family paid for showbiz

Stiller’s documentary about his parents, comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, is a tender reflection on marriage and what it costs to keep smiling in the entertainment businessBen Stiller has c...

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As China’s 996 culture spreads, South Korea’s tech sector grapples with 52-hour limit

South Korea's 52-hour workweek cap is stricter than the U.S. and Singapore but more flexible than much of Europe. Still deep tech founders and investors worry it's too restrictive.

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Spill the tea! Jarman award nominees on tour – in pictures

Flowing waterways and revving motorcycle engines feature as the artists shortlisted for the prestigious film-making prize prepare to take their work around the UK Continue reading...

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The Rose Field by Philip Pullman – nail-biting conclusion to the Northern Lights series

The Book of Dust trilogy is brought to a complex and fitting end as Lyra battles the Magisterium over her lost imaginationThings are falling apart in the final volume of The Book of Dust, the...

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Gold flakes expose the secret forces binding our world together

Chalmers researchers have developed a simple, light-based platform to study the mysterious “invisible glue” that binds materials at the nanoscale. Gold flakes floating in salt water reveal how quan...

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Your ballot or other mail may not get postmarked by USPS the day it's dropped off

Close to a deadline for mailing your ballot, tax return or legal document? To make sure it gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office.

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UK campaigners launch bill to give nature legal rights

Private member’s bill backed by Chris Packham and Natalie Bennett would impose a duty of care on government and businessA radical proposal to change the legal status of nature will be launched toda...

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Weatherwatch: Myths behind the capricious god of the north wind

Boreas, whose icy winds herald winter, was regarded as saboteur of heroes and saviour of cities by ancient GreeksThe ancient Greeks personified the north wind as the god Boreas, and his chill breez...

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Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 – in pictures

From a red-throated loon landing on water, to good and bad hair days and an airborne squirrel, here is a selection of the finalists in this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife awards. A winner will be ann...

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We must act now: without a written constitution, Reform UK will have carte blanche to toxify our nation | Goerge Monbiot

It means breaking with hundreds of years of tradition, but it can’t wait. As hard-right figures spread division and laud autocrats, a fail-safe is vitalAfter two years in Brazil, I felt I understoo...

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Confused by the legal battles over troop deployments? Here's what to know

Two significant legal actions — including a possible decision from the U.S. Supreme Court — are expected this week. While both would be preliminary, they could impact how courts weigh in on such ca...

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US national debt surpasses a record $38 trillion

The figure amounts to roughly $111,000 of debt for every person in the US, think tank says.

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North Carolina Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional maps

North Carolina Republicans on Wednesday approved new congressional maps in an effort to boost their chances of holding onto Congress in next year's midterm elections.

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Country diary: There’s something cooking in the woods | Kate Blincoe

Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: In this moment of great seasonal change, I go looking for butterflies and find a ‘feathered’ fungusThe swallows lingered into mid‑October, the young hanging around in th...

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Nepal’s Gen Z Sees Little Hope at Home

The Himalayan village of Chamkhar in Nepal has beautiful scenery, but little economic opportunity for its residents.

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Turner seascapes and Damien Hirst sharks: Liverpool anniversary exhibition hopes to surprise

Walker Art Gallery highlights contemporary artists and ‘connections, histories and legacies’ to mark 250 years since Turner’s birthVisitors to a major JMW Turner exhibition may well be surprised to...

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Wildfires have consumed vast chunks of Ukraine. Is Russia deliberately fuelling the flames?

In 2024, nearly a million hectares of Ukraine’s land burned. Heat, mines and shelling contributed, but footage of drones targeting firefighters has raised the question of war crimesNatalia Pryprost...

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Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, EU bans Russian LNG

US president imposes sanctions as his patience wears thin over Moscow's inaction in ending the war in Ukraine.

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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to loan Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen?

Chelsea are continuing to explore the market for a goalkeeper, with Barcelona's Marc-André ter Stegen a potential option on loan. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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US, Colombia tensions surge as Presidents Trump, Petro trade threats

Donald Trump calls President Gustavo Petro 'a very bad guy' as Colombian leader warns of legal action in US courts.

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Irish police arrest 23 people in second night of anti-immigration unrest

Clashes with police follow arrest of man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.

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Wood burners linked to 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, analysis finds

Use of wood-burning stoves and fires in homes is mostly unnecessary and their toxic pollution costs the NHS millionsThe burning of wood and coal in homes contributes to almost 2,500 deaths a year i...

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No. 1 pick Flagg assesses Mavs debut: 'Not great'

Cooper Flagg became the fifth Dallas player to record a double-double in his NBA debut, but the results for him and the Mavericks against the Spurs on Wednesday night did not measure up to the anti...

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Dark matter might not be invisible after all. It could leave a hidden glow

Researchers suggest that dark matter might subtly color light red or blue as it passes through, revealing traces of its existence. Using a network-like model of particle connections, they argue tha...

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Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil giants in a push to end Ukraine war

President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday new "massive sanctions" against Russia's oil industry that are aimed at bringing an end to Moscow's brutal war on Ukraine.

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Middleton: Reception in Milwaukee 'meant world'

After 12 seasons and 735 games with the Bucks -- highlighted by winning the 2021 NBA championship -- Khris Middleton played his first game as a visitor in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, this time as...

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,337

Here are the key events from day 1,337 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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How Hunger Threatens Peace in Gaza

Only UN infrastructure—and American leverage—can prevent a humanitarian collapse.

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