Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-10-29

NBA champion Tristan Thompson partners with World Mobile to launch community-owned network Uplift

With Uplift, every subscription will contribute to neighborhood-level network expansion, while local hosts that are known as "AirNode operators" will earn a portion of network revenue by providing...

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Digg founder Kevin Rose on the need for trusted social communities in the AI era

“The dead internet theory is real,” Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian told Digg founder Kevin Rose, referring to the idea that much of the internet isn’t human — it’s m...

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Judge Cuts Greenpeace Dakota Access Pipeline Award in Half

Demonstrators protesting the Dakota Access oil pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota in 2016.

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Israeli military kills two in new Gaza attack despite ‘resuming’ ceasefire

UN secretary-general strongly condemns Israeli attacks in Gaza on Tuesday, which killed more than 100 Palestinians.

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US Democratic congressional candidate indicted for Chicago ICE protest

Candidate Kat Abughazaleh decried the charges as 'political prosecution' amid a Trump standoff with Democratic cities.

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Trump-Xi meeting live: China and US to negotiate rare earths, tariffs

Tensions between China and the US have escalated amid Donald Trump's tariff threats and new restrictions on exports.

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Chinese Officials Heap Praise on Trump and Xi Before They Meet

President Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum’s C.E.O. luncheon in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Wednesday.

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Humphries' first-round exit takes Finals qualification to last day, Dobey wins title

Luke Humphries lost in the first round of the penultimate Players Championship event in Wigan to leave his qualification for November's finals still unconfirmed heading into Thursday's final day, a...

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Will high-profile managers 'think twice' about Celtic job after Desmond statement?

"There may be high-profile managers who would look how vicious that attack was on Brendan Rodgers, and think twice about maybe coming to Celtic."

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Zohran Mamdani’s unlikely coalition: Winning over NYC’s Jewish voters

As the mayoral election nears, Mamdani is showing what it takes to maintain a lead with the Jewish population in NYC.

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Scare averted! Man City rally to put three past Swansea

Highlights from the fourth round Carabao Cup clash between Swansea City and Manchester City.

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Geert Wilders’s Party for Freedom Loses Seats in Dutch Election

Supporters of D66 in Leiden, the Netherlands, celebrating on Wednesday.

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Bjorn Andresen, Reluctant ‘Most Beautiful Boy,’ Dies at 70

Bjorn Andresen as Tadzio, the young object of a composer’s desperate desire, in Luchino Visconti’s 1971 film, “Death in Venice.”

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The Warnings Before the Hurricane

Island countries understood that a day like this would come.

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Same old story or have England improved under Edwards?

England were on the receiving end of one of the great one-day knocks but there remains a feeling of inevitability about their World Cup exit, writes Ffion Wynne.

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The Microsoft Azure Outage Shows the Harsh Reality of Cloud Failures

The second major cloud outage in less than two weeks, Azure's downtime highlights the “brittleness” of a digital ecosystem that depends on a few companies never making mistakes.

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Centrist liberals under Rob Jetten lead Dutch election, exit poll says

Rob Jetten's D66 party takes a shock lead, two years after his party languished in sixth place in the last vote.

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In Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa Brought ‘ Unprecedented Devastation’ U.N. Official says

Damage on Wednesday to Frenchman’s Bay in Treasure Beach, Jamaica, after Hurricane Melissa made landfall the day before.

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2024’s Startup Battlefield runner-up geCKo Materials reveals four new products at TechCrunch Disrupt

geCKo Materials returned to the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt to debut new products as it pushes deeper into commercializing its tech.

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2 Louvre Heist Suspects Have ‘Partially Admitted’ to the Crime

Laure Beccuau, the Paris prosecutor in charge of the case, said on Wednesday that the suspects were traced through DNA samples left on objects at the scene or later found by police.

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Vietnamese arrivals in UK by irregular means will be fast-tracked for deportation, says No 10

Starmer signs agreement with visiting Vietnamese leader after surge in clandestine arrivals from countryVietnamese people who arrive in the UK by irregular means will be fast-tracked for deportatio...

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Pound sinks against euro and dollar as tax rises loom and growth slows

Prospect of a tough budget is thought to have brought forward the likely date for a cut in interest rates to 3.75%The threat of higher taxes in next month’s budget and concerns about slowing econom...

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Sources: Twins pick Shelton to be next manager

The Twins are turning to Derek Shelton to be their new manager, sources confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.

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Jays' Springer feeling better, won't start Game 5

Blue Jays DH George Springer won't start Game 5 of the World Series against the Dodgers, but manager John Schneider indicated that he could be available off the bench.

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Slot: No new pressure amid Liverpool's 6-of-7 slide

Arne Slot said Liverpool's dismal run of form is "not good enough," but does not believe Wednesday's 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace increases the pressure on his team.

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Sinner starts bid to reclaim No 1 spot with Paris win, Norrie to face Vacherot

Jannik Sinner extended his winning run on indoor hard courts to 22 matches in the second round of the Rolex Paris Masters, as in-form Valentin Vacherot booked a last-16 tie on Thursday against...

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'Still areas to improve' - What are England's concerns after World Cup exit?

England’s hopes of Women’s World Cup glory ended abruptly with a heavy 125-run defeat to South Africa, but what did we learn from their semi-final exit?

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Marchand steps away to help friend after tragedy

Brad Marchand is stepping away from the Panthers to help coach a junior hockey team in place of friend JP MacCallum, whose daughter died last week of cancer.

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Myanmar rebels to withdraw from two towns under new China-brokered truce

The Ta’ang National Liberation Army says it will pull out of the ruby-mining town of Mogok and nearby Momeik.

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Met museum sued by family over allegedly Nazi-looted Van Gogh painting

New York museum under fire from heirs of Jewish couple allegedly forced to surrender artwork upon fleeing to USThe Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is being sued by the heirs of a Jewish coup...

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Edward J. Blakely, 87, Dies; Oversaw Katrina Recovery in New Orleans

Edward J. Blakely in New Orleans in 2007, not long after he was hired to oversee the city’s recovery from Hurricane Katrina.

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Box CEO Aaron Levie on how AI is changing the enterprise SaaS landscape

He painted a picture of a future of enterprise software where the SaaS is used for the core business workflow, and then the agents ride on top of that.

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Video Analysis Shows Staged Recovery of Israeli Hostage Remains

Israel’s military released a drone video of the incident in Gaza, and The New York Times analyzed the footage.

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Two suspects in Louvre heist partially admit involvement: Paris prosecutor

The suspects face charges for theft committed by an organised gang and criminal conspiracy, prosecutor says.

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San Francisco mayor: ‘We should be the testbed for emerging tech’

While San Francisco's mayor Daniel Lurie is opening his arms to autonomous vehicles, other cities are more resistant. Boston, for instance, has considered a ban on autonomous vehicles in the city.

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Curfew declared in Tanazia’s capital amid election-day protests

Police in the Tanzanian capital have declared a curfew in Dar es Salaam amid election-day protests.

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Salford owners claim new funding 'within 12 days'

Salford Red Devils' owners say they have secured new funding to settle outstanding debts and clear a winding-up petition against them.

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'We weren't at our best today' - Edwards on World Cup exit

England head coach Charlotte Edwards says her side "weren't at our best today" after their 125-run defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals.

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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates as labour market weakens

The US central bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point, its second cut for the year.

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Farage reclaims centre stage as Reform’s Sarah Pochin keeps the world at bay

Nige suffers through lacklustre PMQs to seize the spotlight with drive-by demand to get further away from EuropeSarah Pochin is unwell. She hasn’t been seen for days. Not at any of the three Reform...

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Dodgers make changes; Ohtani offers bullpen help

The Dodgers moved catcher Will Smith into the No. 2 spot for Game 5 of the World Series and replaced struggling Andy Pages with Alex Call at the bottom of the lineup.

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Vacherot beats cousin again after Shanghai triumph

Valentin Vacherot comes from behind to defeat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech for the second time in the space of three weeks at the Paris Masters.

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England 'not a quick fix' - Edwards on World Cup exit

Head coach Charlotte Edwards said she knew her job "would not be a quick fix" after England suffer a disappointing defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals.

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AI Agents Are Terrible Freelance Workers

A new benchmark measures how well AI agents can automate economically valuable chores. Human-level AI is still some ways off.

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'We're making progress' - Edwards defiant after England's crushing World Cup exit

Charlotte Edwards defiantly insisted that transforming England's fortunes would not be a quick fix after their crushing Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of South Africa.

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Two suspects partially admit involvement in Louvre heist, prosecutor says

The Paris prosecutor says the jewels are not yet recovered and there could be a bigger gang behind the theft.

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Driver Villars challenges FIA election rules in French court

Racing driver Laura Villars has taken legal action to challenge the rules that prevented her from standing against FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in an election for his role at the helm of moto...

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La. Gov.: LSU AD won't select new football coach

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry told reporters Wednesday that LSU athletic director Scott Woodward won't be involved in selecting the Tigers' new football coach in the wake of Brian Kelly's firing.

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Qatar PM calls Gaza ceasefire violations ‘disappointing’

Qatar's prime minister called violations of the Gaza ceasefire "disappointing and frustrating for us."

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How to Keep Subways and Trains Cool in an Ever Hotter World

As temperatures increase, trains and subways are becoming unendurable. Potential solutions include everything from cooling tunnels with water to painting rolling stock—but there’s no magic fix.

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Google to bring shuttered nuclear power plant back from the dead

Google is working with NextEra to reopen the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa to power the tech companies data centers.

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I won’t apologise for The Lost King – Leicester University’s treatment of Philippa Langley is a profound injustice | Steve Coogan

I was sued over my film that gave a voice to the committed ‘amateur’ whose pivotal role in the search for the remains of Richard III was drowned out by louder voices in academia About 15 years ago,...

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Detroit's Hutchinson agrees record deal for non-QB

Aidan Hutchinson agrees a four-year contract extension with the Detroit Lions which includes an NFL record for the highest guaranteed salary for a non-quarterback.

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How Japan’s New Prime Minister Bonded With Trump

Trump will meet Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, on Tuesday (10/28). A look at how she will approach President Trump in order to rekindle the close relationship he had with her mentor, f...

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Ex-L3Harris Cyber Boss Pleads Guilty to Selling Trade Secrets to Russian Firm

Peter Williams, a former executive of Trenchant, L3Harris' cyber division, has pleaded guilty to two counts of stealing trade secrets and selling them to an unnamed Russian software broker.

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Bending Spoons to acquire AOL

Wednesday's news marks a new chapter for AOL, which was once one of the most recognized brands on the internet, known for its email service and "You've Got Mail" notification.

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ElevenLabs CEO says AI audio models will be ‘commoditized’ over time

ElevenLabs' founder Mati Staniszewski said that, in the short term, AI audio models were still the "biggest advantage and the biggest step change you can have today."

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France Adds Consent to Its Rape Law After Yearslong Fight

Gisèle Pelicot leaves the courthouse during an appeal trial earlier this month. Her landmark rape trial raised questions about the pervasiveness of sexual violence in France.

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9 Best Seiko 5 Sports Watches (2025)

Affordable, reliable, and stylish, 5 Sports watches are seen as a perfect introduction to the world of proper mechanical timepieces. Trouble is, there are so many to choose from—here’s WIRED’s pick.

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South Africa hammer England to reach World Cup final

Laura Wolvaardt's 169-run innings and Marizanne Kapp's five-wicket haul helps South Africa to a huge 125-run win over England to reach the final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

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England suffer huge loss to South Africa in Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final

Highlights from England's semi-final defeat to South Africa in the Women's Cricket World Cup.

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Sources: Carter to Philly, Metchie to Jets in trade

The Jets traded Michael Carter II and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to the Eagles for John Metchie III and a 2027 sixth-round pick, sources told ESPN.

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Protests in Tanzania as Voters Head to the Polls

Voters casting ballots in Stone Town, Zanzibar, in Tanzania’s general election on Wednesday.

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Woeful England out of World Cup after South Africa thrashing

England suffer a 125-run defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-final after Laura Wolvaardt's majestic 169 and Marizanne Kapp's five-wicket haul.

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How AI labs use Mercor to get the data companies won’t share

Mercor CEO Brendan Foody has built a $10 billion empire freeing up valuable data from legacy industries, and making it available to AI labs.

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Akram Khan Company: Thikra – Night of Remembering review – forget the meaning, feel the colour and emotion

Sadler’s Wells, LondonThe mythological piece for 12 female dancers was developed in Saudi Arabia and pulsates with physical intensity and ancestral rageAkram Khan is a choreographer at his best whe...

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'I'm getting stopped for photos in Tesco' – Ruby Evans

Welsh gymnast Ruby Evans says she's been getting stopped for photos in the supermarket after winning a silver medal at the World Championships.

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RSF fighters film execution in el-Fasher hospital massacre

Fighters with Sudan's Rapid Support Forces recorded themselves conducting an execution in el-Fasher's Saudi Hospital.

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Julius Eastman: A Power Greater Than review – Davóne Tines celebrates the maverick musician

Barbican Hall, LondonIn a vivid concert celebrating the eclecticism of Eastman’s work, there was head-banging intensity, the spirt of Joan of Arc and a Lutheran battle hymnComposer, pianist, perfor...

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England thrashed by South Africa in semi-final after Wolvaardt and Kapp magic

England suffered a semi-final exit at the Women's Cricket World Cup after Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp helped South Africa to a 125-run victory in Guwahati.

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Nvidia becomes first public company worth $5 trillion

With a market cap of $5 trillion, Nvidia is now worth more than the aggregated stock markets of all countries, apart from the United States, China and Japan.

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Putin Announces Test of Tsunami-Making Nuclear Weapon

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow this month. He announced the successful test of a nuclear-powered underwater drone on Wednesday.

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Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

November 5, 2016 - the date when Ireland and New Zealand's rugby rivalry changed forever at Soldier Field in Chicago.

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What Wikipedia and Grokipedia are saying about each other

Elon Musk's new online encyclopedia aims to challenge Wikipedia, which he has accused of left-leaning bias. We used them to search for data about each other.

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Where to start with: Paul Bailey

The novelist and poet, who died a year ago, left a huge body of work distinguished by its melancholy wit and warmth. These are some of the highlightsPaul Bailey, who died last October aged 87, was...

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Sudanese activist sees his executed uncles in RSF videos from el-Fasher

Mohammed Zakaria lost sleep tracking el-Fasher’s fall, then saw on social media that his family had been killed.

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No half-assed performance: how playing with a live crowd turns video games into performance art

Spending eight hours in a theatre with 70 people playing through political donkey epic asses.masses was gruelling – and a tribute to gaming’s shared joyThis weekend, I spent more than eight hours i...

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Russia strikes children’s hospital in Ukraine as Kyiv hits energy sites

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says hospital strike 'deliberate', shows Moscow does not want peace.

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Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro raises death toll from police raid to 132

Rio state governor put death toll at around 60 on Wednesday, but warned that the real figure was likely higher.

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Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after turning Jamaica into ‘disaster area’

Red Cross anticipates ‘shattering and long lasting’ impact as Cuba’s president says ‘extensive damage’ already causedHurricane Melissa – live updatesHurricane Melissa has slammed into Cuba after le...

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Etsy names former head of Depop, Kruti Patel Goyal, as its new CEO

Kruti Patel Goyal is replacing Etsy's long-time CEO, Josh Silverman, who is stepping down by the end of the year.

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U.S. Says It Will Cut Troops in Eastern Europe

U.S. troops participating in a training exercise in Frecatei, Romania, in June.

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Donald Trump Is the First AI Slop President

How do AI videos end up on Donald Trump’s social media accounts? WIRED investigates.

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The baffling appeal of the candy-coloured waterpark: Massimo Siragusa’s best photograph

‘The woman in the black swimsuit seems to be gazing out at a scene of natural wonder. But she’s standing in a fake sea – and looking at an artificial island’Italy has some of the most beautiful nat...

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Driver Villars starts legal action against FIA

Swiss racing driver Laura Villars launches a legal action against motorsport's governing body to challenge its election process.

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Real Madrid's legal battle with UEFA over failed Super League EXPLAINED

Rob Dorsett explains what Real Madrid’s legal victory against UEFA for the failed European Super League means and says the Spanish giants will now ‘seek substantial damages’ again...

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UK unveils ‘carbon budget delivery plan’ to get back on track for net zero targets

Ed Miliband says pushing for renewable energy and lower emissions will reduce household bills and boost economyThe UK government will go “all in” on clean energy and climate policy, the energy secr...

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Real Madrid seeking 'substantial damages' from UEFA over European Super League

Real Madrid are seeking "substantial damages" from UEFA after a Spanish court ruled in their favour over the failed European Super League plot.

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Attorney general blames outdated law for collapse of China spy case

The government's chief legal adviser says the trial would have gone ahead if new legislation had been in force.

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Real seek 'substantial damages' over Super League ruling

Real Madrid will seek "substantial damages" from Uefa after European football's governing body lost a court appeal over the failed European Super League.

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Mistakes not 'Crashgate' cost Massa title, court hears

Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is seeking £64m in damages over the 2008 drivers' championship, which was won by Lewis Hamilton.

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Massa accused of making 'misguided attempt' to take 2008 F1 title off Hamilton

Felipe Massa's High Court claims are a "misguided attempt" to reopen the result of the 2008 Drivers' Championship, in which he was the runner-up to Lewis Hamilton, lawyers for former Formula 1 boss...

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Minimal review – primal, oddly vulnerable and boasting a man’s weight in mints

Pinault Collection, Bourse de Commerce, Paris Including works by Meg Webster, On Kawara and Robert Ryman, this is an awful lot of ‘less is more’ – but at least you can help yourself to the sweetsA...

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New planning bill could jeopardise UK’s trade deal with EU, ambassador warns

Exclusive: Proposed legislation removes EU-derived nature protections as government hopes to boost economic growthRipping up environmental protections will put at risk the UK’s free trade agreement...

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Amazon Echo Studio (2nd Gen) and Echo Dot Max Review: Bigger Sound, Bigger Price

Amazon's new Echo Studio and Dot models get a new look and more power behind the sound and smarts.

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Deeper review – extreme cave diving documentary offers drama but lacks a little oomph

Following a group of divers – including Richard Harris, rescuer of the Thai schoolboys – this doco is interesting, but not exactly visually stunningThe latest from the ever-interesting documentaria...

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‘Can’t wait’: Daniel Radcliffe to make Broadway return in Every Brilliant Thing

Fresh from his Tony award for Merrily We Roll Along, the Harry Potter star will bring Duncan Macmillan’s one-person hit show to New York audiencesDaniel Radcliffe is set to star in the Broadway pre...

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Stella Donnelly on the painful friend breakup that inspired her new album: ‘I’m trying to protect them – but I’ve written this record’

On her third album, Love and Fortune, the Australian singer has captured the dull ache of being rejected by a friend – and how she fell in love with music againGet our weekend culture and lifestyle...

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Starmer declines to rule out breaking manifesto tax pledges

The prime minister fails to repeat a promise not to raise income tax rates, VAT or National Insurance next month.

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US signs collaboration agreements with Japan and South Korea for AI, chips and biotech

The U.S. inked Technology Prosperity Deals (TPD) with Japan and South Korea with an eye towards spurring collaboration on AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotech, space, 6G and other technol...

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'Absolutely staggering!' - England's top three all out for a duck

England's Amy Jones, Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont are all dismissed for a duck as England slump to 1-3 in their World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

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Reform proposes to cut Pip payments to people with anxiety

A spokeswoman for the mental health charity Mind said anxiety can have "a debilitating impact".

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Littler denied tournament spot because of traffic

World champion Luke Littler is forced to withdraw from Wednesday's Players Championship 33 event in Wigan after arriving late for registration.

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Trump wants China’s ‘help’ to deal with wartime Russia. Will he get it?

Observers say China could help end the Ukraine war quickly but several factors stand in the way of a peace breakthrough.

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Starmer refuses to rule out tax rises in budget after questioning by Badenoch

Prime minister fails to answer Tory leader’s questions about manifesto pledge not to raise income taxUK politics live –latest updatesKeir Starmer has refused to rule out tax rises in next month’s b...

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Defence lawyers would have used Tories’ statements to dismiss China spy case, attorney general says

Richard Hermer says failure by Kemi Badenoch and James Cleverly to describe China as a threat would have been seized on in trialDefence lawyers would have used Kemi Badenoch and James Cleverly’s st...

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'Exceptional' Wolvaardt reaches 169 as England chase 320

Watch the best shots from Laura Wolvaardt's "exceptional" innings as she hits 169 off 143 balls to power South Africa to a total of 319 in their Cricket World Cup semi-final against England.

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Satellite images reveal mass killing sites in Sudan’s el-Fasher city

Satellite images, analysed by Yale University, reveal streets stained with blood and piles of bodies in el-Fasher.

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Why a US-China trade deal matters to the global economy

A full-blown trade war between the United States and China would have a severe impact on global economic growth.

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Carnivorous ‘death ball’ sponge among new species found in depths of Southern Ocean

Researchers previously took first confirmed footage of a juvenile colossal squid in scarcely explored habitatA carnivorous “death ball” sponge is among 30 previously unknown deep-sea species found...

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Grammarly rebrands to ‘Superhuman,’ launches a new AI assistant

Grammarly is renaming itself as Superhuman, after acquiring Superhuman email client in July

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YouTube looks to improve its TV app with QR codes for shopping, AI-powered upscaling

Key updates include the introduction of QR codes that let you identify and shop for items in tagged videos, AI-powered upscaling, and improved search.

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Character AI is ending its chatbot experience for kids

After facing lawsuits and public outcry following the suicides of two teenagers, Character.AI says it's making changes to its platform to protect children, changes that could affect the startup’s b...

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Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in new strikes on Gaza

Israel’s latest violation of the Gaza ceasefire has killed over 100 Palestinians, at least 35 of whom were children.

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Former MP Mhairi Black to play detective in BBC legal drama

Black, who was the SNP deputy leader at Westminster, will play a detective in the eight-part series in her first acting role for television.

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Phia’s founders on how AI is changing online shopping

Phia founders, Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, are building an AI assistant that aims to help you shop, and save.

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Video: Trump predicts trade deal with China ahead of APEC meeting with Xi

US President Donald Trump spoke at the APEC summit, saying he hoped to make a trade deal with Chinese President Xi.

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Exclusive: Adobe's Corrective AI Can Change the Emotions of a Voice-Over

Ahead of Adobe's MAX Sneaks event, WIRED got an exclusive look at a new tool that can change the tone and style of a voice-over.

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'Back to bed it is!' - Traffic denies Littler Players Championship spot

Luke Littler is unable to compete in Wednesday's Players Championship event after missing the registration deadline due to being stuck in traffic.

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Over 400 items from Gene Hackman’s estate up for auction

Lots include artworks by Matisse, Rodin, Kandinsky and the late actor’s own paintings – as well as his watch, dartboard and Golden GlobesBusts by Rodin and works by Kandinksy and Matisse are among...

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 100, Local Health Officials Say

Dr. Dania Al-Deeb embraced the body of her 4-year-old daughter in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Wednesday. She said their home had been bombed.

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‘Brilliantly conceived, written and acted’: farewell to Brassic, the raucous sitcom with real heart

After seven riotous seasons packed with stellar cameos and exilherating farce, Joseph Gilgun’s chaotic comedy goes out on a high. It will be sorely missedBlame Brassic on Dominic West. While filmin...

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Money to Help Nations Cope With Climate Disasters Is Declining, U.N. Says

A cattle herder at a watering hole in northeast Senegal last year.

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MoviePass opens fantasy league game Mogul to the public

Mogul is a film studio fantasy platform where players draft a team of actors, directors, and movies to earn points.

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Who are the leading candidates for the Celtic job?

Since Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic manager on Monday, several candidates have emerged as the Northern Irishman's long-term successor.

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Why Trump’s White House is using video game memes to recruit for ICE

A recent spate of posts has garnered attention, but Trump and his allies have long been using gaming imagery to mobilise a toxic subculture of ‘rootless white males’ Just days after Microsoft annou...

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Best confirmed as new Ulster Rugby General Manager

Rory Best will return to Ulster Rugby as General Manager, succeeding Bryn Cunningham who announced he was stepping down in September.

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S Korea announces lowering of some tariffs as part of new US trade deal

Seoul will also invest $350bn in the US as part of the deal, which Donald Trump says is "pretty much finalised".

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Government set to miss 1.5m target, housebuilders warn

Housebuilders tell the government's budget watchdog the new homes target for England is too optimistic.

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Argentinian experimental music legend Juana Molina: ‘One of the things I hate most in life is to be solemn’

She was one of her country’s most famous comedians. After throwing it in to pursue her musical dream, she minted a spooky, singular sound that made fans of David Byrne and Feist. At 64, her irrever...

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US will reduce its troops on Nato's eastern flank, Romania says

Bucharest said between 900 and 1,000 American troops would remain stationed in Romania - down from 1,700.

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Jamaica’s government is appealing for overseas aid after the most powerful

Jamaica’s government is appealing for overseas aid after the most powerful hurricane to ever hit the Caribbean island.

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Emma Thompson speaks of her ‘intense irritation’ with AI

The actor and screenwriter told late night talkshow host Stephen Colbert that she took issue with Microsoft’s Copilot offering to rewrite her scripts for herEmma Thompson has spoken of her frustrat...

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Facts vs. Feelings: Why you may want to sit Bo Nix, start Travis Hunter and trade Christian McCaffrey

Liz has feelings about who you should start and sit this week and a fact to consider about Christian McCaffrey

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Salford winding up petition adjourned for third time

Salford Red Devils have been given a further two weeks to pay off their debts after a hearing at a specialist companies court.

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Kathryn Bigelow responds to Pentagon criticism of House of Dynamite: ‘I just state the truth’

Director of Netflix hit said US government claims that the nuclear strike drama is inaccurate did not reflect the world’s ‘really combustible environment’Warning: contains a spoiler for the plot of...

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Right back in it! Ecclestone takes TWO wickets in one over!

A superb over of bowling from Sophie Ecclestone, as she took two big wickets from one over against South Africa in the Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final.

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Mercedes Reports a Drop in Profit but Maintains Forecast

Ola Källenius, center, the chief executive of Mercedes-Benz, unveiled a new electric vehicle at an auto show in Munich in September.

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Nine people killed as record rains and floods lash Vietnam

More rain predicted after the flooding of more than 100,000 houses, most in tourist areas of Hue and Hoi An.

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What’s with the sponcon slop in Nobody Wants This? Netflix, nobody wants this | Alaina Demopoulos

Season two of the Adam Brody and Kristen Bell-starring show feels like a long infomercial thanks to endless product placementAfter a long day, it’s nice to put on some sweats, pour yourself a glass...

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Relay review – Riz Ahmed turns potential whistleblowers in smart and twisty surveillance thriller

With a great script from Justin Piasecki this David Mackenzie-directed movie is pleasingly old fashioned, complete with Hitchcockian set pieceA terrifically smart script from up-and-comer Justin Pi...

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The Director of a Raunchy 3-Hour Dracula Movie Says AI Is Gross and Slimy. That’s Why He Used It

Radu Jude’s AI-filled adaptation features Dracula doing porn and exploiting tech workers.

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 100, Local Health Officials Say

Dr. Dania al-Deeb holds the body of her four-year-old daughter, who she says was killed in Khan Younis, Gaza after an Israeli military strike.

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'There were promising signs' - Brook after New Zealand defeat

England captain Harry Brook says there were promising signs despite losing the second one-day international against New Zealand by five wickets, to suffer a series defeat with a game to spare.

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Jamaicans wake to devastation as hurricane causes floods, power cuts and splits city in two

With communication networks in Jamaica crippled, the true scale of the disaster remains unknown.

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Acer Nitro V 16 AI Review: The Best Budget Gaming Laptop

It’s not perfect, but this sub-$900 Acer gaming laptop compromises in the right spots and delivers exceptional value.

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'X-factor' Archer gives England Ashes boost but batting woes a concern

If Jofra Archer bowls against Australia like he did versus New Zealand in the second one-day international, then England might win The Ashes - but if the team put in a similar batting performance t...

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Wiegman 'not very positive' about Agyemang injury

England manager Sarina Wiegman says she is "not very positive" about Michelle Agyemang's injury after the forward was carried off on a stretcher during their friendly win against Australia.

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White House fires entire commission that reviews designs for federal buildings

The White House has fired all six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the independent federal agency that reviews design plans for monuments, memorials, coins and federal buildings.

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Back on track: how lockdown led to a new operatic version of The Railway Children

While most of us were trying to master sourdough and watching Tiger King, Mark-Anthony Turnage put the pandemic to better use and wrote an opera. Five years later it’s coming to Glyndebourne. He te...

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Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in Gaza as Trump insists truce holds

The US president says Israel has a right to 'hit back' after reports that a soldier was killed in southern Gaza.

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When Caregiving Makes Women Ill

Veronica Durughian left Moldova in search of better wages to support her son. She returned home with health problems after caring for three elderly Italians.

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Men's college basketball megapreview, predictions for this season

Can Florida repeat? Here's your guide to the new season, from Final Four picks to conference winner predictions.

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Hurricane Melissa live updates: hundreds of thousands evacuated to shelters as 120mph winds hit Cuba; extensive damage in Jamaica

Warning of life-threatening flooding as storm hit Cuba after trail of destruction in JamaicaHurricane Melissa makes landfall in JamaicaVisual guide to Hurricane MelissaTell us if you’ve been affect...

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Bangladesh’s fugitive ex-leader warns of mass voter boycott in 2026 polls

Sheikh Hasina puts up defiant front from exile in India, saying ban on her Awami League will disenfranchise millions.

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Your IQ may determine how well you hear in a crowd

New research reveals that intelligence plays a key role in how well people process speech in noisy environments. The study compared neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals and found that cognit...

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Shabana Mahmood admits Home Office not yet up to dealing with all the challenges it is facing – UK politics live

Home secretary says her department is still not functioning properlyGood morning. The Home Office is under fire from government critics almost constantly at the moment, but this morning it is publi...

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New Crack at an Ancient Puzzle Reignites Debate for Archaeologists

The Pyramid of the Sun at the ruins of Teotihuacan, in Mexico.

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Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley review – raw, dark folk horror confronts mortality

This wildly atmospheric tale of a party for dying people in a crumbling seaside hotel borrows tropes from cosy crime, but is truly chillingLiving is hard emotional work – until you try dying. Along...

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Boston Kickout review – John Simm and Andrew Lincoln among 90s teens tearing around Stevenage

Some now famous faces – Lincoln, Simm, Marc Warren – bring plenty of youthful zing to this tale of teenage life in new-town HertfordshireIt can be fascinating to see established actors’ early work...

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Online brain training reverses 10 years of aging in memory and learning

A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and memory. Older adults using BrainHQ for 10 weeks showed restored cholinerg...

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England face South Africa in World Cup semi-final LIVE!

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Scientists find hidden antibiotic 100x stronger against deadly superbugs

A team of scientists discovered a hidden antibiotic 100 times stronger than existing drugs against deadly superbugs like MRSA. The molecule had been overlooked for decades in a familiar bacterium....

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Jackson: 'Busted' Melo pairing forced Knicks exit

Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson discussed his failed relationship with former Knicks star Carmelo Anthony in a new book, saying the "busted" relationship led to his departure as team president in 2...

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Poll: Many NFL fans want more games despite risk

Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches -- but a new poll finds that many football fans want more games, even i...

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Transfer rumors, news: Haaland to replace Vinícius at Real Madrid?

Real Madrid could look to Man City striker Erling Haaland to replace forward Vinícius Júnior. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Cuba After Lashing Jamaica

The storm caused widespread damage in Jamaica to infrastructure and cut internet access for most people. Cuba evacuated about 750,000 people ahead of the storm.

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Timeline of past century's major pro sports gambling scandals

A history of the consequences when players, coaches, referees cross the line into the betting world

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Cam Skattebo's injury: What it means for the RB, the Giants and their future

Skattebo's injury is a massive loss for the Giants. It's equally demoralizing for the team and the fan base, who were falling in love with the rookie.

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What to know with 100 days until the Milan Olympics

The 2026 Olympics will have more sports and more athletes than any Winter Games in history. We've got 100 things to know.

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No, Saudi Arabia is not building a World Cup stadium on top of a skyscraper

Despite what you may have seen on social media, there won't be any stadiums on top of skyscrapers.

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Why the 6-2 Patriots traded Keion White and Kyle Dugger -- and what could be next

New England has been active ahead of Tuesday's NFL trade deadline with a pair of trades. Here's why.

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What's left for the 2026 recruiting class: Coaching changes, flips to watch and more

We've updated our player rankings. There's a new top QB and new five-star but classes could be in flux.

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Health, hot starts and early trends: Best and worst from the first week of NBA

Our insiders break down standout moments and answer the biggest questions from the first days of the NBA season.

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Jamaica declares disaster after ‘Monstrous Melissa’ ravages island

Prime minister expects 'loss of life' after powerful hurricane damages homes, hospitals and inundates parishes.

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Fears of mass atrocities after Sudan’s el-Fasher falls to paramilitaries

Paramilitaries seize el-Fasher amid reports of mass killings and fears Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is deepening.

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NFL trade deadline intel ahead of Week 9: Everything we're hearing on buzzy names

The latest on Breece Hall, Trey Hendrickson, Jakobi Meyers and several under-the-radar trade targets.

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Can All Blacks rediscover their spark this autumn?

With New Zealand heading north for November clashes with Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, BBC Sport NI takes a look at their current form.

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Polls open in Tanzania’s election as key opponents barred

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to win the election as the two main opposition parties have been barred.

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England slide to defeat as batting woes continue

England collapse again as they slide to a five-wicket defeat by New Zealand, who seal victory in the one-day international series with a match to spare.

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HMRC pauses child benefit crackdown after 23,500 families caught up in data error

Parents say they were treated as fraudsters because Home Office travel records failed to show their return to UKThe UK tax authorities have announced they will no longer cut off parents’ child bene...

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Down Cemetery Road review – Emma Thompson is magnificent in this thriller from Slow Horses’ creator

The Oscar winner’s turn as a no-nonsense private investigator is a role model for women everywhere. She really shines alongside Ruth Wilson in this pacy, twisty thriller based on Mick Herron’s debu...

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Dead and Alive by Zadie Smith review – essays for an age of anxiety

From cultural appropriation to gender, Smith nails the politics of creativity. But on actual politics, she is less assuredAccepting a literary prize in Ohio last year, the novelist Zadie Smith desc...

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AI-generated nostalgia and a Nazi horse: a trip beyond understanding – in pictures

The Seeeu Europe photo month is under way – in Tokyo! It features shots by European image-makers displayed in public, from cafes to construction sites across the capital Continue reading...

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Facing War review – cool customer of a Nato secretary general marshals world on the brink

Gripping documentary follows Jens Stoltenberg through his final year as Nato chief – balancing diplomacy, egos and all-out war with unnerving calmJens Stoltenberg is the Norwegian politician and in...

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England lose ODI series in New Zealand as batting flops again

England's batting flopped for the second time in four days as Harry Brook's side slumped to a one-day international series defeat in New Zealand ahead of The Ashes.

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Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US revoked his visa

The 91-year-old Nobel laureate in literature has been a critic of Trump's immigration policy.

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Dutch vote in knife-edge snap elections seen as litmus test for far right

Polls suggest anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party on course to win largest number of seats.

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Trump says he expects ‘great deal’ with China at summit with Xi

US and Chinese leaders are expected to sign a trade deal in their first meeting since 2019.

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'I was seen as a dinosaur but not many managers moan about set-pieces now'

In his first BBC Sport column, Tony Pulis looks at the rise in set-piece goals this season and explains why he always thought they were important and how focusing on them is nothing new.

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Tanzania elections: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?

Opposition members accuse President Samia Suluhu Hassan of cracking down on dissent to stay in power.

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Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting, China Doubles Down on Tech Ambitions

China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, and other members of the Politburo standing committee in Beijing this month. Mr. Xi and senior officials released a five-year plan for the country that outlines a co...

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Weatherwatch: what is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?

Both are cyclones, or circular storms, but they form in distinct places and vary in terms of scale and impactCyclones are circular storms. Those that form in the Atlantic are called hurricanes whil...

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Rainfall Buries a Mega-Airport in Mexico

New Mexico City International Airport was canceled when only half built, and has since been flooded and restored into wetlands.

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Why only a flawless autumn will do for England

We may be two years out from the 2027 Rugby World Cup, but England's attempt to scale Everest for a second time begins in earnest this autumn.

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Tight race in Dutch election as anti-Islam populist Wilders' hope of power declines

Wilders was the clear winner last time Dutch voters went to the polls in November 2023, but this time the race is far tighter.

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Why is New Delhi making it rain artificially?

Delhi is using 'cloud seeding' in a bid to dispel pollution - but can it work?

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‘It’s been a cesspit, really, my life’: war photographer Don McCullin on 19 of his greatest pictures

At 90, McCullin has spent seven decades recording conflict and tragedy – while escaping snipers, mortar fire and capture. He reflects on pain, pride and regretWar photographers are not meant to rea...

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How a radical experiment to bring a forest into a preschool transformed children’s health

In Finland, kindergartens are exposing children to more mud, wild plants and moss - and finding changes to their health that show how crucial biodiversity is to wellbeingAurora Nikula, 5, is having...

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Boris Johnson approved China’s London super-embassy proposal in 2018

Exclusive: Former PM gave consent while foreign secretary for Royal Mint Court complex, a project still in limbo seven years laterBoris Johnson approved the China’s super-embassy proposal in 2018 a...

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CEO of spyware maker Memento Labs confirms one of its government customers was caught using its malware

Security researchers found a government hacking campaign that relies on Windows spyware developed by surveillance tech maker Memento Labs. When reached by TechCrunch, the spyware maker's chief exec...

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LIVE: Israel kills 63 in Gaza; Trump insists nothing will jeopardise truce

Israeli forces kill 63 in Gaza, including 24 children as Israeli military says one of its soldiers killed.

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Carlos Alcaraz suffers shock loss to Cameron Norrie at Paris Masters

Cameron Norrie rallied from a set down to record the biggest win of his career against world number 1 Carlos Alcaraz.

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Guerrero Jr, Blue Jays smash Dodgers in Game 4 to even World Series

Vladimir Guerrero Jr's two-run homer allows Toronto Blue Jays to draw level with LA Dodgers in best-of-seven series.

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Hurricane Melissa Caused Severe Infrastructure Damage, Jamaica Says

Trees uprooted in St. Catherine, Jamaica, on Tuesday.

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How the Opium War Still Shapes Xi Jinping’s Trade Clash With Trump

China’s leader draws on lessons from Lin Zexu, a Qing official whose defiance of Britain led to China’s humiliating defeat but made him a national hero.

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The Netherlands’ Election Is a Referendum on the Far Right

Geert Wilders, leader of the Party for Freedom, speaking last month in Denmark. He is known for his anti-Islam and anti-immigrant stances.

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As the Dutch Vote, One Issue Carries the Day: Affordable Housing

Population growth and a lack of new homes are among the factors leading to a housing crisis in the Netherlands.

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Annabel Goldsmith, a Queen of British High Society, Dies at 91

Annabel Vane‐Tempest‐Stewart in 1954. Not quite a decade later, her first husband named his new nightclub after her, and Annabel’s was a hit.

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LG Uplus is latest South Korean telco to confirm cybersecurity incident

Korean telecom giant LG Uplus is the third major phone provider in the past six months to report a cybersecurity incident.

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Ben & Jerry's co-founder says Unilever blocked Palestine-themed ice cream

Ben Cohen says he will independently create the new watermelon flavour in support of "permanent peace in Palestine".

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Blue Jays see off Ohtani to level World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays tie the best-of-seven World Series at 2-2 after a thumping 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four.

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Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over election unrest, government says

The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls.

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New quantum network could finally reveal dark matter

Tohoku University researchers have found a way to make quantum sensors more sensitive by connecting superconducting qubits in optimized network patterns. These networks amplify faint signals possib...

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Giannis savors beating Knicks after season sweep

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo acknowledged Tuesday's 121-111 victory over the New York Knicks carried some extra significance, but only because the Knicks swept the Bucks in the season series la...

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North Korea touts missile tests as Trump visits South Korea

North Korea said Wednesday its recent test-firings of sea-to-surface cruise missiles were successful, in another display of its growing military capabilities as U.S. President Donald Trump visits S...

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Ohtani rues 'regrettable' inning, takes G4 loss

A day after an 18-inning victory for the Dodgers in Game 3, Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani took the mound in Game 4, wound up with the loss, and finished hitless in the batter's box, as the Toronto...

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,343

Here are the key events from day 1,343 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Tata Motors confirms it fixed security flaws, which exposed company and customer data

A security researcher found the Indian automotive giant exposing personal information of its customers, internal company reports, and dealers’ data. Tata confirmed it fixed the issues.

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Wole Soyinka, Nigerian Nobel laureate and Trump critic, says US visa revoked

Soyinka, 91, who recently compared US president to Idi Amin, says ‘I have no visa – I am banned’The Trump administration has revoked the visa for Wole Soyinka, the acclaimed Nigerian Nobel prize-wi...

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Updates and scorecard: England face New Zealand in second ODI

New Zealand v England - second ODI: live scorecard and commentary

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James Webb spots a cosmic moon factory 625 light-years away

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first detailed look at a carbon-rich disk surrounding the exoplanet CT Cha b, located about 625 light-years from Earth. The observations reveal a...

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Reeves vows to 'defy' gloomy economic forecasts

The chancellor says investment is the answer to boosting the UK's productivity performance.

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Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals

Biggest analysis of its kind finds millions are dying each year because of failure to tackle climate crisisRising global heat is now killing one person a minute around the world, a major report on...

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