Milei’s Win in Argentina Signals Rebuke of the Past and Trump’s Impact
President Javier Milei celebrating election results with supporters in Buenos Aires on Sunday.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-27
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes western Turkiye
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit western Turkiye Monday night, causing at least three buildings to collapse.
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Defense startup Pytho AI wants to turbocharge military mission planning and it will show off its tech at Disrupt 2025
Pytho AI wants to compress mission planning from days to mere minutes.
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Strong by Form will show its ultralight engineered wood at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Even before a building accepts its first occupant, it has racked up a steep carbon debt. Worldwide, the materials and construction required to erect buildings contributes 11% of global carbon emiss...
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MacroCycle found a shortcut for plastic recycling — catch it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
MacroCycle's approach to recycling dramatically reduces the amount of energy needed to produce new material, potentially lowering costs to the point where it could compete with virgin plastic.
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Mbodi will show how it can train a robot using AI agents at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Mbodi users prompt the software with natural language and its cluster of AI agents works to make train easier.
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Cody ‘Beef’ Franke, Barstool Golf Influencer, Dies at 31
“Know when to attack and when to put on the brakes,” Mr. Franke said in one of his last online posts. Dave Portnoy, the Barstool Sports founder, said he died suddenly over the weekend.
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Film and fashion stars celebrate cinematic style at Vogue World
Los Angeles played host to a spectacle of style and storytelling over the weekend.
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4 dead in election-related clashes as Cameroon’s Biya wins eighth term
Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has won a record eighth term with 53.66% of the vote.
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New Gaza festival for women’s cinema shares Hind Rajab’s story
The first inaugural Gaza International Festival for Women’s Cinema premiered the docudrama, ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’.
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Argentine assets cheer Milei party’s election victory with massive rally
Both international bonds and local stocks jumped while the peso strengthened against the US dollar.
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Ivory Coast president, 83, secures fourth term after two rivals barred
Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from the election.
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Missing ‘critical element’ caused UK China spying trial to collapse, say prosecutors
Refusal to describe China as security threat meant ‘all routes were closed’, says director of public prosecutionsThe government’s evidence in the China espionage trial was missing a “critical eleme...
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Man Has Pig Kidney Removed After Living With It for a Record 9 Months
With the demand for human donor organs desperately outstripping supply, scientists are working to see if genetically edited pig organs can bridge the gap.
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OpenAI says over a million people talk to ChatGPT about suicide weekly
OpenAI released data on just how many of ChatGPT's users are facing mental health challenges, and how its addressing them.
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Jamaica readies for ‘catastrophic’ hazards from Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica is bracing for what forecasters call “catastrophic level hazards” from Hurricane Melissa.
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The U.N. food agency fears it will not have enough to feed people in Haiti.
Aid from the World Food Program being distributed at a school in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 2024.
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Fitbit’s revamped app, with Gemini-powered health coach, rolls out to Premium users
Fitbit’s Gemini-powered health coach is rolling out to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on Android.
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New corporate espionage claims emerge, centered on two highly valued 401(k) admin startups
Two 401(k) management unicorns, Human Interest and Guideline, are squaring off in federal court with allegations so brazen that they're embarrassing.
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Russia Aims Drone Attacks at Civilians, a War Crime, U.N. Inquiry Says
Taking cover near the scene of shelling as a drone flew overhead in Kherson, Ukraine, in 2023.
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Michigan, Moore drop appeals in infractions case
In the past month, both the University of Michigan and Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore withdrew their appeals in the NCAA infractions case centered around advanced scouting, according to the N...
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Nige thinks Pochin’s comments were ugly and unpleasant. But he agrees with them | John Crace
Reform is no place for racists, and every party has its bad apples. But the benchmark seems to be higher at Farage’s partyIt’s the hottest new competition in Westminster. The accolade some MPs will...
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UK in £8bn deal to sell Typhoon jets to Turkey despite human rights concerns
Starmer’s announcement on visit to Ankara comes as jailed opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu faces fresh chargesBritain has agreed to sell 20 Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey in an £8bn deal despite co...
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Renters' Rights Bill becomes law - here's what it means for you
Sweeping new rules for renting in England receive royal assent - so what is changing?
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Vinicius Jr 'didn't want to offend' in Clasico clash
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr says he "didn't want to offend anyone" when he and some of his team-mates clashed with Barcelona players after winning Sunday's El Clasico.
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The Guardian view on Labour’s new deputy leader: Lucy Powell can help a floundering government reconnect | Editorial
The return to the cabinet table of the only minister to be sacked in Sir Keir Starmer’s recent reshuffle should be treated as an opportunity to resetTouring the Sunday morning political shows, the...
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Jack DeJohnette, Revered Jazz Drummer, Dies at 83
Jazz musician Jack DeJohnette at his home in Willow, N.Y., in 2024. He was primarily a drummer for Miles Davis and other major jazz performers, but he also played the piano, the first instrument he...
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How the free speech debate stops us from stating the bleeding obvious | Zoe Williams
The Sarah Pochin controversy has ignited another row over how nasty people are allowed to be before they get ‘cancelled’. It’s an insidious distractionI don’t want to reheat Sarah Pochin’s remarks...
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Skyline Nav AI’s software can guide you anywhere, without GPS — find it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The company's so-called Pathfinder software can look at almost anything — buildings, tree-lined roads, even aerial views — and quickly match it to a database and generate real-time navigation.
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Oxford spinout RADiCAIT uses AI to make diagnostic imaging more affordable and accessible — catch it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
“What we really do is we took the most constrained, complex, and costly medical imaging solution in radiology, and we supplanted it with what is the most accessible, simple and affordable, which is...
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Biotech Nephrogen combines AI and gene therapy to reverse kidney disease — check it out at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
When Demetri Maxim was seven years old, his mother’s kidneys stopped working. She was put on dialysis, which meant that she had to go to the hospital four times a week to have her blood filtered by...
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Ed Miliband says £1.1bn a year to be set aside for new offshore wind projects
Final budget could rise if ministers see value for money, as industry lobby group says investment not enoughThe energy secretary, Ed Miliband, has set aside £1.1bn a year for offshore wind power de...
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Trial opens for 10 accused of online harassment of Brigitte Macron
Judge says defendants caused ‘deterioration’ in French First Lady Brigitte Macron’s ‘physical and mental health’.
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Freed Israeli hostage forced to dig own grave is 'growing back to his old self', father says
Evyatar David's health is "improving every day", his father says as his son and two other hostages freed by Hamas are discharged from hospital.
bbc.com
Incumbent President Ouattara declared winner of Ivory Coast election
In power since 2011, 83-year-old Alassane Ouattara secures fourth term in vote that excluded two main rivals.
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US Dept of Energy partners with AMD to build two supercomputers: Report
The new tech will help manage US arsenal of nuclear weapons and accelerate drug development.
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Kay's ex-wife: Saw pills passed on Angels' plane
The ex-wife of former Angels employee Eric Kay testified she saw players and team employees passing around pills on the team plane, and that the team was aware of his drug use.
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Mali court jails ex-PM Mara after online post backing political prisoners
Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara found guilty of 'undermining' the state by Bamako court in military-ruled Mali.
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Hundreds of Turkish officials found with betting accounts
Turkey's football federation will launch disciplinary proceedings after hundreds of professional match officials are found to have betting accounts.
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How can Rachel Reeves reduce inflation?
Five ways the chancellor could mitigate a UK inflation rate that is harming households – and Labour’s voteshareAfter more than three years of the cost of living crisis, Rachel Reeves is well aware...
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Bengals defense meets after 'unacceptable' play
A historically poor showing on their home field produced a players-only meeting for Cincinnati's defense on Monday, a day after the Bengals' 39-38 loss at Paycor Stadium to the New York Jets, a las...
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Stole a penguin, jailed in Singapore, now Aberdeen sporting director
Lutz Pfannenstiel has stolen a penguin, spent 101 days in jail accused of match-fixing, modelled for Armani - and is Aberdeen's new sporting director.
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Smart on Kelly, SEC firings: 'The world we live in'
Georgia's Kirby Smart, when asked about LSU's Brian Kelly becoming the latest high-profile coach to have been fired, said "it's the world we live in."
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‘All roads lead to Grace Jones’: visual artists on the music that fires them up in the studio
Chris Ofili loves steel pans. Lindsey Mendick adores Self Esteem. And Ragnar Kjartansson enjoys everything from Bach to the Cure. Artists reveal the bangers that get their creative juices fizzingFr...
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Immigration system in crisis: sky-high hotel bills and a convict on the loose – podcast
Another week, another immigration crisis. A powerful parliamentary committee has accused the Home Office – both this one and the last – of squandering billions of pounds on asylum accommodation and...
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Apple says U.S. passport digital IDs are coming to Wallet ‘soon’
Apple says it will soon introduce an Apple Wallet feature to allow U.S. users to create a digital ID using their passport, which can be used at select TSA checkpoints for domestic travel.
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Rublev outclasses Fearnley in straight sets in Paris opener
Highlights of the Paris Masters first round match between Jacob Fearnley and Andrey Rublev.
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Tesla chair warns Musk may quit if trillion-dollar pay deal is rejected
Warning comes as Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services urge shareholders to vote against the pay package.
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Jack DeJohnette was more than a jazz drummer – his staggering range made him a superhuman force in music
With a complex playing style that was nevertheless generous towards other musicians, the US musician was in a category all of his own• Jack DeJohnette dies aged 83My interview with Jack DeJohnette...
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Californians' redistricting vote could hinge on how they feel about Newsom and Trump
Californians vote on whether to draw new congressional districts next month. Their decision might come down to how they feel about Gov. Gavin Newsom's confrontation with President Trump.
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Threads adds ‘ghost posts’ that disappear after 24 hours
Instagram Threads is launching “ghost posts,” a new disappearing-posts feature that lets users share updates that automatically archive after 24 hours. The ephemeral option—rolling out globally on...
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Cameroon's 92-year-old president wins controversial eighth term
Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud.
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Mercor quintuples valuation to $10B with $350M Series C
Mercor, which connects AI labs with domain experts for training their foundational AI models, is close to raising $350 million at a $10 billion valuation.
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Pinterest experiments with new AI-powered personalized boards
Pinterest is testing an AI-driven collage to help users create outfits from saved Pins and personalized boards curated with AI.
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Putin meets top North Korean diplomat, says ties developing as planned
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui praised the 'spiritual closeness' between the two states.
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Hurricane Melissa: Where and when will it make landfall in Jamaica?
Melissa has strengthened into a major Category 5 storm. Here's what that means.
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Verma replaces Rawal in India squad for semi-final
India call up batter Shafali Verma in place of the injured Pratika Rawal for their Women's World Cup semi-final against Australia.
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Despite ceasefires, Israel continues attacks around the region
Israel agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, but continues to attack its neighbours on multiple fronts.
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Trump does not rule out seeking third term - but says he will not use VP loophole
But he rules out running for vice-president, an idea floated by supporters to circumvent the constitution that bars him from running again.
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Sananda Maitreya review – the former Terence Trent D’Arby returns in astonishing vocal form
O2 Academy, LiverpoolPop’s lost prodigy returns for the first time in 23 years with a dazzling, genre-hopping show – and a falsetto that still floors the crowdThe 63-year-old American on stage toni...
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Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Nears Jamaica as ‘Catastrophic’ Storm
Officials across the Caribbean opened shelters and evacuated residents from low-lying areas. As much as 30 inches of rain was expected in Jamaica over the next few days.
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‘We were fitted with remote control penises’: Harry Enfield and Kathy Burke on Kevin and Perry Go Large
‘When it was screened in America, people hated it so much they wanted to burn the cinema down’We’d done Kevin and Perry on Harry Enfield and Chums and thought it would be fun to make a Wayne’s Worl...
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Ex-NFL star Peterson still in jail after DWI arrest
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson remained jailed on Monday after being arrested a day earlier in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
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Steve Coogan to pay ‘substantial damages’ to academic defamed in Richard III film
Case had been due to go to trial after judge ruled 2022’s The Lost King, which Coogan co-wrote, portrayed claimant as ‘smug, unduly dismissive and patronising’Steve Coogan and two production compan...
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Ireland v New Zealand - all you need to know
Nine years on from a seismic day in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago for the latest instalment of what has become a major rivalry.
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Two crucial Florida coral species left ‘functionally extinct’ by ocean heatwave
Climate crisis drives near-total collapse of staghorn and elkhorn corals that formed backbone to state’s reefsTwo of the most important coral species that made up Florida’s reef are now functionall...
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Trump says he had 'perfect' MRI at Walter Reed hospital
During the medical visit earlier this month, Trump's doctor said he was in "exceptional" health.
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Going Down the Junk Food Rabbit Hole
Alice Callahan, a reporter for the Well desk, explored the history of ultraprocessed foods and how they became a major threat to our health.
nytimes.com
Drew Struzan, Masterly Painter of Movie Posters, Dies at 78
He created realistic imagery for the “Star Wars” franchise, the Indiana Jones films and the “Back to the Future” trilogy. He also put Alice Cooper in a tuxedo and tails for an album cover.
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Norrie sets up meeting with Alcaraz in Paris
Britain's Cameron Norrie will face world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the Paris Masters after beating Sebastian Baez in straight sets
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Biya declared victor of Cameroon election: Why deadly protests broke out
Paul Biya, world's oldest leader at 92, has won eighth term as president. Opposition supporters say election was stolen.
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Sequoia unveils $950M in new early-stage funds as it strives to be ‘only as good as our next investment’
The legendary firm launched a $750 million early-stage fund targeting Series A startups and a $200 million seed fund.
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Rams acquire CB McCreary in trade with Titans
The Titans traded cornerback Roger McCreary to the Rams for a conditional draft pick swap on Monday.
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Playing England 'will feel like revenge game' for Australia
Ella Toone says Tuesday's friendly against Australia "will feel like a revenge game for them" after England beat the Matildas in the 2023 World Cup semi-final in Sydney.
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Australia will want revenge for World Cup - Toone
England midfielder Ella Toone says it will "feel like a revenge game" for Australia when the sides meet in their friendly match at Pride Park on Tuesday.
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NBA memo: Must assess 'dire risks' of gambling
An NBA memo sent to teams said the league is reassessing its position on legal sports betting, how it should be regulated and ways to protect players from "dire risks."
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Israeli intelligence vets raise $20M to track developer buying signals
Onfire, a vertical AI platform for IT revenue teams, is coming out of stealth with $20 million in funding, including a $14 million Series A co-led by Grove Ventures and TLV Partners.
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Fact check: Do quarter of US’s ‘drug boat’ searches find nothing?
A 2024 Coast Guard report found 27 percent of drug boat searches came back empty-handed.
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Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc review – gore-soaked demonic anime squats in the manopshere
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s coming-of-age saga continues with a surreal encounter with a chainsaw-wielding demon living in a teenager’s soulShortly after last month’s Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – confirm...
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The Séance of Blake Manor review – gripping gothic detective game steeped in mystery and menace
Raw Fury/Spooky Doorway; PCAn atmospheric folk-horror adventure combines colonial guilt, spiritualism and supernatural chills in a tale of secrets and seances on Ireland’s haunted west coastA remot...
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NGOs note 28 new ‘carbon bomb’ projects since 2021
Potential CO2 emissions from new projects 11 times global "carbon budget" remaining to hit Paris Agreement targets.
aljazeera.com
Norrie beats Baez to set up Alcaraz clash at Paris Masters
British No 2 Cameron Norrie began his Paris Masters campaign with a straight-sets victory over Argentina's Sebastian Baez.
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Coen: Jags not trading second-year WR Thomas
The Jaguars are not going to trade receiver Brian Thomas Jr. despite the second-year player's struggles to start the season, head coach Liam Coen said Monday.
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Cash signs new Aston Villa deal until 2029
Aston Villa defender Matty Cash signs a new three-and-a-half year deal with the club.
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Van Veen pleased to silence doubters by winning European Championship
Gian van Veen beat Luke Humphries 11-10 in a dramatic European Championship final to win the first major trophy of his career at the age of 23.
skysports.com
The Louvre and other great museum heists
The smash-and-grab heist at the world’s most visited museum is only the latest in many audacious art thefts.
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Denouement review – darkly funny reckoning with relationship dystopia
Lyric, BelfastAnna Healy and Patrick O’Kane give nuanced performances as a volatile, long-married couple bunkered in a cottage that’s being slowly engulfed by fireIt is difficult to concentrate on...
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Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim detained by RSF in el-Fasher
Journalist reported from el-Fasher through the war, sharing the situation on the ground with an international audience.
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Europe lacks coordination as Russia ‘prepares for war with NATO’: Experts
Analysts tell Al Jazeera that Europe lacks an assertive response to Russia's suspected operations.
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Jack DeJohnette, versatile jazz drummer known for Miles Davis fusion recordings, dies aged 83
Drummer played on Bitches Brew and other landmark recordings, as well as making numerous albums as a bandleaderJack DeJohnette, the jazz drummer celebrated as one of the genre’s true greats – who w...
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Merson: Arsenal machine reminds me of Mourinho's Chelsea
Paul Merson cannot see anyone stopping Arsenal in the Premier League this season, likening Mikel Arteta's "machine" to the Chelsea team that dominated under Jose Mourinho in his first spell in char...
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Paul Biya Is Declared Winner of Cameroon Election
President Paul Biya, 92, after voting in Yaoundé in October. Cameroon provides the starkest example in Africa of a country of young people being ruled by leaders from a bygone era.
nytimes.com
From White Teeth to Swing Time: Zadie Smith’s best books - ranked!
Twenty-five years on from her dazzling debut, and as a new collection of essays comes out, we assess the British author’s best booksHow do you follow a smash hit like White Teeth, which, as everyon...
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Trial begins for 10 accused of sexist cyber-bullying of Brigitte Macron
The defendants are accused of spreading unsubstantiated claims over Mrs Macron's gender and sexuality.
bbc.com
Turkiye court charges jailed opposition leader with ‘political espionage’
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, whose March arrest sparked nationwide protests, denies all the charges against him.
aljazeera.com
What’s in the Thai-Cambodia peace agreement and can it hold?
Trump oversees the peace deal and trade agreements in visit to Malaysia - but what is in the pact on the border dispute?
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Afghan women’s football returns to international stage in FIFA tournament
Afghanistan women's refugee team played their first match in a FIFA-organised four-team friendly competition in Morocco.
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Workout app Ladder launches nutrition-tracking experience
Fitness app Ladder is debuting a new nutrition tracking feature that lets you snap a photo to input macros.
techcrunch.com
Moody to deliver match ball for England vs Australia at Twickenham
Former England captain Lewis Moody will deliver the match ball onto the pitch ahead of Saturday's Autumn Nations Series game against Australia at Twickenham.
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Nissan pools carbon emissions with electric vehicle maker BYD to avoid EU penalties
Japanese carmaker’s deal with Chinese rival part of EU-sanctioned offsetting scheme to help head off £13bn in finesThe Japanese carmaker Nissan is to team up with its Chinese electric vehicle rival...
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Cameroon’s President Paul Biya declared election winner
This is a breaking news story.
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Four killed in Cameroon protests as election results awaited
Clashes erupt as opposition leader disputes election, with long-awaited official results expected on Monday.
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ALL ANGLES of Max clash that landed Lewis 10-second penalty
Watch all angles of Lewis Hamilton's wheel-to-wheel clash with Max Verstappen, which landed the Ferrari driver a 10-second penalty.
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Are Kids Still Looking for Careers in Tech?
AI is changing what careers are possible for students interested in STEM subjects. WIRED spoke with five aspiring scientists to find out how they’re preparing for the future.
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Hurricane Melissa could be strongest to ever hit Jamaica
Melissa has been upgraded to a category five storm and could become Jamaica's strongest on record.
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WH Auden formed ‘intense friendship’ with sex worker who burgled him, unseen letters reveal
Exclusive: the newly released correspondence reveals how a strong bond developed between the Funeral Blues poet and the sex worker who broke into his homeA “once in a century” discovery of a cache...
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Nearly all journalists covering US Defense Department reject new rules
Pentagon correspondent Nancy Youssef says she and her colleagues made a tough decision, but new rules were "untenable"
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New angle of why Russell enraged with 'unpunished' first lap carnage
Ride onboard with George Russell as he encounters lap one carnage which saw several drivers go off-track on the first corner.
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College football betting: How to value undefeated BYU, Georgia Tech and Navy
Sportsbooks are slowly taking notice of undefeated BYU, Georgia Tech and Navy, but what's the best strategy to bet them?
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Deadly violence in Cameroon ahead of presidential election results
Deadly clashes have broken out in Cameroon after opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma declared victory in an election yet
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Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 5 as evacuations ordered in Jamaica’s capital
Storm could intensify further, threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in northern Caribbean• Hurricane Melissa – follow latest updates liveHurricane Melissa strengthened into a powerful categor...
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A New Dynamic in the Trump-Netanyahu Relationship
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, left, and President Trump in Israel’s Parliament this month. A new phase in the countries’ relationship has been taking form.
nytimes.com
'Four or five serious bids' for Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday's joint administrator says they have received "four or five" serious bids and the club could have new owners by the end of the year.
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Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals
Study of Met Office data one of first to show how nocturnal insects affected by factors such as light pollutionScientists have used Met Office radar data to track the trillions of insects flying ab...
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AI and the End of Accents
I sound Korean—because I am Korean. Can AI make me sound American?
wired.com
AI’s Next Frontier? An Algorithm for Consciousness
Some of the world’s most interesting thinkers about thinking think they might’ve cracked machine sentience. And I think they might be onto something.
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Divorced? With Kids? And an Impossible Ex? There’s AI for That
They didn’t want to put their children in the middle—so they put a machine there instead.
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AI Is Not God
In recent times, there have been two techno-religious awakenings. Here comes the third?
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I Tried to Have Sex With AI Clive Owen
And when that didn’t work, I did have sex with AI Pedro Pascal.
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Ed Zitron Gets Paid to Love AI. He Also Gets Paid to Hate AI
He’s one of the loudest voices of the AI haters—even as he does PR for AI companies. Either way, Ed Zitron has your attention.
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AI of a Thousand Faces
What happens now that AI is everywhere and in everything? WIRED can’t tell the future, but we can try to make sense of it. Behold: 17 readings from the furthest reaches of the AI age.
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The Cure
Every day, millions confide in AI, exposing their most intimate problems and hoping it will fix them. This is the story of two people—and their bots—on the very edge of therapy’s new frontier.
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The Worst Thing About AI Is That People Can’t Shut Up About It
A plea from WIRED’s top boss: Say less.
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AI Will Kill the Smartphone—and Maybe the Screen Entirely
Screens might feel necessary. They’re not. If done right, the AI revolution will free us from their merciless tyranny.
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The Argument for Letting AI Burn It All Down
When the AI bubble bursts, the nerds will do their best work.
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AI Is the Bubble to Burst Them All
I talked to the scholars who literally wrote the book on tech bubbles—and applied their test.
wired.com
Parents Fell in Love With Alpha School’s Promise. Then They Wanted Out
In Brownsville, Texas, some families found a buzzy new school’s methods—surveillance of kids, software in lieu of teachers—to be an education in and of itself.
wired.com
Why AI Breaks Bad
Once in a while, LLMs turn evil—and no one quite knows why.
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How to Build an AI Startup: Go Big, Be Strange, Embrace Probable Doom
Thousands of entrepreneurs are trying to rebuild the economy around AI. I set out to see how they’re actually doing it.
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Norris talks down title momentum despite dislodging Piastri in Mexico
Lando Norris has insisted the dominant win in the Mexico City Grand Prix that has taken him back to the summit of F1's world championship does not yet carry any wider significance until he follows...
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'I don't believe in momentum' - Norris sends warning despite dislodging Piastri
Lando Norris has insisted the dominant win in the Mexico City Grand Prix that has taken him back to the summit of F1's world championship does not yet carry any wider significance until he follows...
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Finland's stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitable
Famous for baby boxes and expansive pro-family policies, Finland continues to see one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, as a case study in how policy solutions may not address the population shift.
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UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.
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Minister says government committed to getting all asylum seekers out of hotels after report condemns Home Office mismanagement – UK politics live
Housing secretary says purpose built ‘modular’ structures on sites like ex military bases is the answer to ending reliance on hotelsGood morning. When Jimmy Carter was US president, he gave a famou...
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Why Trump’s Asia Visit Is Consequential
President Trump has embarked on a six-day diplomatic tour of Asia, testing his role as a statesman and negotiator as he pursues a trade deal with China. Erica L. Green, the White House corresponden...
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Saudi Arabia, Rich With Oil, Wants to Be Known as the A.I. Exporter
The kingdom is pouring money into data centers and working with U.S. and Chinese tech giants, landing its A.I. ambitions in the middle of a geopolitical tussle for tech power.
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The Four Spent the Day Together by Chris Kraus review – a cult writer tries something new
The I Love Dick author combines autofiction with memoir and true crimeThe Four Spent the Day Together is full of people seeking fresh starts, attempting to give up drugs or abusive marriages, only...
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Canuto’s Transformation review – did a man really turn into a jaguar in Brazil’s remote forest?
Ariel Kuaray Ortega’s complex docufiction sifts through the mysterious story of a man who, during the military tyranny, is said to have become a big catHere is a complex, mysterious docufictional m...
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‘You just believe’: why Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers highlighting their mood-lifting watches is a travel back to 1971 for the definitive Roald Dahl adaptationThere are some days when the only thing that can lift yo...
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Inside Calgary’s Fight Over Fluoride in the Water
The fight over fluoride in Calgary highlights the larger debate between public health protection and individual choice.
nytimes.com
Chatbots Are Pushing Sanctioned Russian Propaganda
ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok are serving users propaganda from Russian-backed media when asked about the invasion of Ukraine, new research finds.
wired.com
Why Riek Machar’s trial brings ‘existentially high’ stakes for South Sudan
Some see the first vice president’s trial as a provocation that has set the country on a path to war.
aljazeera.com
Chancellor heads for Gulf in bid to boost trade and investment
Rachel Reeves hopes her visit will pave the way for a broader trade agreement with Gulf countries.
bbc.com
AI restores James Webb telescope’s crystal-clear vision
Two Sydney PhD students have pulled off a remarkable space science feat from Earth—using AI-driven software to correct image blurring in NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Their innovation, called...
sciencedaily.com
Indian minister accused of victim blaming over Australia players' assault
Two female cricketers of the Australian team were assaulted by a motorcyclist in Indore city last week.
bbc.com
Scenes from the ultimate FCS grudge match: North Dakota State against South Dakota State
The top-2 FCS teams, and winners of 12 of the past 14 national titles, met in one of the country's fiercest rivalries.
espn.com
‘They said I didn’t belong here’: rap star Knucks on his uprooted childhood – and why he records bus conductors
For the follow-up to his Mobo-winner Alpha Place, the UK rapper revisited Nigeria, drawing inspiration from bygone days of school bullies and washing his clothes by handWhen Knucks was 12, his pare...
theguardian.com
This Little Earth review – audacious romantic odyssey untethered by a talking penguin
Arcola theatre, London Two flat-earthers’ quest for truth in Antarctica descends into a mishmash of conspiracy theories, in Jessica Norman’s sparky yet heroically flawed debut playThat Jessica Norm...
theguardian.com
Wembanyama makes NBA history as Spurs beat Nets
Victor Wembanyama becomes the first player to record 100 points and 15 blocks in the first three games of the regular NBA season.
bbc.com
Could COVID-19 mRNA vaccines also fight cancer?
New study reveals that vaccines developed using mRNA might hold the key to 'off-the-shelf' cancer vaccine.
aljazeera.com
Bullpen woes, L.A.'s offensive troubles, Toronto's power: What we've learned so far
With the World Series resuming in Los Angeles, we break down what we've seen so far -- and what to expect.
espn.com
Weather tracker: Jamaica braces for its most powerful hurricane as Melissa nears category 5
Record-breaking hurricane expected to make landfall on Tuesday with 160mph winds, while New Zealand reels from storm damageThe Caribbean is bracing for Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful t...
theguardian.com
Social landlords in England now forced to fix emergencies within 24 hours
New legal duties follow case of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died after exposure to mould in his homeThe first phase of Awaab’s law, which promises to protect tenants from dangerous social housing...
theguardian.com
The Anthony Bourdain Reader review – undiscovered gems from the charismatic chef turned writer
A new collection brings essays, fiction and fragments together in a wild if uneven portrait of a restless mindThink Anthony Bourdain and a whole rush of TV memories flood back. There he is – in sho...
theguardian.com
Argentina’s Milei celebrates as early results show election win
Argentina’s President Javier Milei sang to his supporters after early results showed he had won the country’s midterm el
aljazeera.com
England pressure is unique in world rugby - Jones
Eddie Jones says the unremitting pressure to win throughout the Rugby World Cup cycle makes the England head coach job the hardest in the sport.
bbc.com
Former deputy secretary of state talks about Trump's visit to Asia
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell about President Trump's visit to Asia, where he's looking to make deals and contain the rising influence of China.
npr.org
Scientists finally spot hidden waves powering the Sun’s corona
Researchers have directly observed torsional Alfvén waves twisting through the Sun’s corona — magnetic waves first predicted over 80 years ago. Captured using the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope,...
sciencedaily.com
Jamaica braces as Hurricane Melissa strengthens offshore
The storm, which threatens to dump up to one metre of rain, is moving at a worryingly slow pace.
aljazeera.com
Lisowski beats 'best friend' Trump to win first ranking title
Jack Lisowski pipped world No 1 and 'best friend' Judd Trump in the Northern Ireland Open to claim his first snooker ranking title after six previous defeats in finals.
skysports.com
Why public media giants NPR and CPB are fighting in court this week
NPR is accusing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in federal court of reneging on a contract to appease the White House.
npr.org
TV tonight: the terrifying prequel series to Stephen King’s It
Prepare for the horrific origin story of evil clown Pennywise in 60s America. Plus: an alarming exposé of Britain’s underfunded prisons. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky Atlantic “Do you...
theguardian.com
Contenders flex their muscles as Packers ruin Rodgers reunion
Aaron Rodgers loses his first game against former team the Green Bay Packers as the Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos and New England Patriots earn dominant wins.
bbc.com
Prisons begin extra checks after migrant released in error
The government has introduced new mandatory procedures after the accidental release of Hadush Kebatu from Chelmsford prison on Friday.
bbc.com
International troops won't want to enforce Gaza peace, says King of Jordan
King Abdullah tells the BBC there would need to be peace in Gaza before any international forces were deployed.
bbc.com
No shame, no opprobrium: racism is priced in now. Of all the right’s victories, this one has been critical | Jason Okundaye
In this age of Tory nativism and Faragist populism, the question isn’t ‘is this person a bigot?’ Now it is ‘does that matter at all?’Cast your mind back to the furore when the shadow justice secret...
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Comic-Con: inside the social scene of the UK’s largest convention – in pictures
More than 100,000 cosplayers and comic book fans flocked to Excel London this weekend for MCM Comic-Con. Seeing old friends or making new ones, people young and old bond over shared interests, ofte...
theguardian.com
In Russia's 'blitz' of Ukraine, the question of appeasement is back
A large gulf remains between the US and European view of how to end the Ukraine war.
bbc.com
Corruption, mismanagement in spotlight as Iran dissolves major private bank
The bank built the largest mall in the world, but also racked up massive debt and gave loans to insiders.
aljazeera.com
Israel committed “genocide” under Netanyahu’s rule
Israeli historian Avi Shlaim says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians under Netanyahu’s rule.
aljazeera.com
Geert Wilders failed in government, but the far right retains its grip on the Netherlands | Cas Mudde
A media in thrall to Wilders’ party ensures its agenda is entrenched in Dutch politics and will dominate Wednesday’s electionOn Wednesday Dutch people go to the ballot box … again! This will be the...
theguardian.com
‘We want people to get lost!’ Princeton’s new museum survives scandal to deliver a mazey art ambush
It is architect David Adjaye’s first major project since the allegations that rocked his firm – a bold museum for Princeton University with exhibits that sneak up on its students. But do the inside...
theguardian.com
‘Not a luxury, a necessity‘: how aid cuts to birth control harm Senegal’s women
‘The women here are warriors,’ says a midwife in Joal, and contraception is key to their health and life chances. But now UK and US aid cuts threaten to undo years of progressThe fishing quay on th...
theguardian.com
JPMorgan offers staff AI chatbot to help write performance reviews
Move allows employees to use bank’s large language model to generate reviews from their own prompts
ft.com
Can Pakistan’s military strongman fix a failing nation?
Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ is confidently wooing global powers, but Asim Munir faces far tougher challenges closer to home
ft.com
Hong Kong court gives trio lengthy jail terms over bomb plots
Three defendants receive prison terms of up to 18 years over plots in 2019 and 2020.
aljazeera.com
Hidden 5-mile wide asteroid crater beneath the Atlantic revealed in stunning 3D
A massive crater hidden beneath the Atlantic seafloor has been confirmed as the result of an asteroid strike from 66 million years ago. The new 3D seismic data reveals astonishing details about the...
sciencedaily.com
Melting ice is hiding a massive climate secret beneath Antarctica
The Southern Ocean absorbs nearly half of all ocean-stored human CO2, but its future role is uncertain. Despite models predicting a decline, researchers found that freshening surface waters are cur...
sciencedaily.com
Transfer rumors, news: Ratcliffe blocks Man United move for Lewandowski
Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has blocked a shock move for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
espn.com
Global stocks rally on US-China trade optimism
Japan’s Nikkei index breaches 50,000 as Donald Trump heads for Tokyo to meet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
ft.com
A coronation not a contest - Tanzania's first female president faces little opposition
President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.
bbc.com
2 U.S. Navy Aircraft Go Down in South China Sea
A MH-60R Sea Hawk on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan in the South China Sea in 2020. The same model of helicopter went down in the sea on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Argentina’s Javier Milei hails ‘historic’ win in pivotal elections
Free-market president wins endorsement for reforms after weeks of financial market turmoil
ft.com
US, China hail progress in trade talks as Trump and Xi set to weigh deal
Officials signal that trade deal is close as Trump and Xi prepare to meet for the first time since 2019.
aljazeera.com
Ancient tides may have sparked humanity’s first urban civilization
New research shows that the rise of Sumer was deeply tied to the tidal and sedimentary dynamics of ancient Mesopotamia. Early communities harnessed predictable tides for irrigation, but when deltas...
sciencedaily.com
F1 Mexico City: Norris wins GP to take world championship lead from Piastri
McLaren's Lando Norris records a dominant victory to regain the drivers' championship lead for first time since April.
aljazeera.com
Aussies beat U.S., win LPGA International Crown
Australia beat the United States Team to win the LPGA's International Crown tournament on Sunday.
espn.com
Milei’s party wins big in high-stakes Argentina polls, early results show
La Libertad Avanza wins most votes nationally and in the Buenos Aires province, early results and media tallies show.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,341
Here are the key events from day 1,341 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
'I could have killed them' - Lawson has near miss with F1 marshals
Liam Lawson says he narrowly avoided a fatal accident during Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix after two marshals ran across the track.
bbc.com
Reaves nets career-high 51 for Luka-less Lakers
Guard Austin Reaves scored a career-high 51 points including four clutch free throws in the final 32 seconds, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 127-120 without L...
espn.com
Scientists turn flower fragrance into a mosquito killer
A team of researchers has developed a floral-scented fungus that tricks mosquitoes into approaching and dying. The fungus emits longifolene, a natural scent that irresistibly draws them in. It’s ha...
sciencedaily.com
NHS leaders warn of longer waiting times if demand for extra £3bn not met
Key Labour pledge under threat as health service faces costs from redundancies, strikes and rising drug pricesNHS bosses are seeking an emergency injection of £3bn to cover unexpected costs and hav...
theguardian.com
Over 1,200 health leaders call for swift passage of UK tobacco and vapes bill
Experts publish letter as peers prepare to scrutinise draft legislation six months after its second Commons readingMore than 1,200 public health leaders have called for the tobacco and vapes bill t...
theguardian.com
Brazil and Peru are failing uncontacted people – and the Amazon’s future is at stake | Julio Cusurichi Palacios and Beto Marubo
As Cop30 approaches, a new report makes it clear the survival of isolated tribes is under threat as protections are eroded. It’s time our countries fulfilled their obligations to defend Indigenous...
theguardian.com
Villa took advantage of unexpected Man City team selection - Murphy
Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy says Aston Villa too advantage of Manchester City's unexpected selection, containing no orthodox defensive midfielder.