Trump says US, Canada will not restart trade talks
Trump blamed the 'false' ad in which former US President Ronald Reagan, a Republican hero, said tariffs are a disaster.
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Yemen’s Houthis say arrested UN staff will be tried over Israeli links
Dozens of Yemeni UN personnel could face death penalty, as UN says at least 59 of its staff are being held by the group.
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Zoë Wicomb, Acclaimed South African Author, Dies at 76
Zoë Wicomb in 2010. “She explored in one book after another the modalities of South African experience, in language whose wit and irony masked a deep seriousness,” the Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee o...
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Overlooked No More: Hannah Senesh, Poet and Paratrooper Who Defied the Nazis
Senesh fled Hungary just before World War II. But unlike most Jews who escaped the Nazis, she went back to fight. Today, she is regarded as a hero in Israel.
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Ireland 'ready to rip into' All Blacks Test - Sheehan
Ireland captain Dan Sheehan says his side are "ready to rip" into Saturday's Chicago Test against New Zealand as he brushes aside talk of the squad being "undercooked".
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Alison Knowles, Artist Who Took Lunch to New Levels, Dies at 92
The artist Alison Knowles in front of some of her work at her Manhattan studio in 2022. She was best known for a style of interactive art that by design is challenging to display and preserve in a...
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Sinner beats Shelton to reach Paris semi-finals
Jannik Sinner moves a step closer to regaining world number one status with victory over Ben Shelton at the Paris Masters, while there are also wins for Alexander Bublik and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
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Tunisia sentences lawyer and Saied critic to five years in prison
Ahmed Souab, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, faces a number of charges related to 'anti-terrorism' legislation.
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Tchéky Karyo, star of Nikita and The Missing, dies at 72
The French actor was known for supporting roles in films that spanned nearly 40 years.
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What does the fall of el-Fasher mean for Sudan?
The Rapid Support Forces massacred and now control Darfur’s main city. What does it mean for Sudan’s war?
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US courts rule Trump cannot suspend food aid during government shutdown
Critics expressed alarm after government said it would totally suspend food aid programme utilised by 42 million people.
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Guinea-Bissau arrests senior army officers for alleged coup attempt
Arrests come before November general elections as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is at odds with political opposition.
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Bluesky hits 40 million users, introduces ‘dislikes’ beta
Bluesky is looking to a new signal — "dislikes" — to personalize users' feeds.
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India vs South Africa: Women’s World Cup final – teams, start, lineups
A new Women's World Cup winner will be crowned on Sunday, as India take on South Africa in the 50-over final.
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Sinner storms into Paris Masters semi-finals
Jannik Sinner beat Ben Shelton 6-3 6-3 in the Paris Masters quarter-finals to continue his pursuit of returning to the top of the ATP rankings.
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Israel returns 30 bodies of slain Palestinians as new strikes hit Gaza
Bodies of prisoners returned by Israel show signs of torture, as 3 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes despite truce.
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Is the world ready for another pandemic?
With countries struggling to bring the chikungunya virus under control, is the world prepared for another pandemic?
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Meta bought 1 GW of solar this week
The social media company inked three deals in the U.S. to power its data centers and offset its carbon footprint.
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'It's irresponsible' - Glasner upset by Palace's congested schedule
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has called on the Premier League, UEFA and FIFA to act after finding out about his side's congested fixture schedule which sees them set to play two matches in...
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FBI claims arrests in alleged Michigan Halloween ‘terrorist’ plot
Footage shows FBI and state police vehicles in Dearborn, Michigan, near Fordson High School, conducting an investigation
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Tanzania Racked by Deadly Protests After Election
Protesters gathered in Arusha, Tanzania, on Wednesday.
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War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, October 2025
The el-Fasher massacre in late October highlighted that the war in Sudan shows little sign of abating.
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AI mania tanks CoreWeave’s Core Scientific acquisition; it buys Python notebook Marimo
CoreWeave's failed buy of Core Scientific is another sign of an AI bubble. But it's still shopping.
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Kelvin LaVerne, Creator of Enigmatic Furnishings, Dies at 88
With his father, Philip, he made idiosyncratic, often monumental bronze work influenced by ancient themes. But was it art or was it furniture?
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Cameron vacates WBC title in lack of equality protest
Britain's Chantelle Cameron has vacated her WBC light-welterweight world title in protest at not being able to compete under the same rules as male fighters.
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Faith, fire and a ticking clock for Buatsi
Steve Bunce says Joshua Buatsi can still be world champion despite stalled momentum and a career of tough tests.
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Meta Claims Downloaded Porn at Center of AI Lawsuit Was for ‘Personal Use’
In a motion to dismiss filed earlier this week, Meta denied claims that employees had downloaded pornography from Strike 3 Holdings to train its artificial intelligence models.
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'No inch here was spared': Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica town
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports from Black River, where the strongest storm to hit the country in modern history has left scenes of desperation.
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The Man Who Invented AGI
Everyone is obsessed with artificial general intelligence—the stage when AI can match all feats of human cognition. The guy who named it saw it as a threat.
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Are trade relations between the US and China back on track?
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss trade and tariffs in their first meeting since 2019.
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More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia, says UN
El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.
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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.
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Without Fury, Dubois rematch is 'the only fight' for AJ
Daniel Dubois will be the frontrunner to fight Anthony Joshua next summer if AJ doesn’t get the Tyson Fury fight, says new advisor Sam Jones.
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Hackers threaten to leak data after breaching University of Pennsylvania to send mass emails
The hackers sent out mass-emails using official University of Pennsylvania email accounts, and threatened to leak university data.
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No high-level US representatives will go to UN climate talks, Trump officials say
Decision to stay away from Cop30 meeting in Brazil underscores administration’s hostility to climate actionThe Trump administration has confirmed that no high-level representatives will be sent by...
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Dutch centrist Jetten claims victory in vote where far right lost ground
D66 party says no time to waste as begins challenge of finding three coalition partners on fractious centre-ground.
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AWS exceeds Wall Street’s expectations as demand for cloud infra remains high
AWS continues to see strong demand as companies gobble up its cloud infrastructure services in the age of AI.
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In One Jamaican Town, Hurricane Melissa Left Behind Floodwaters and Dead Livestock
The Category 5 storm ravaged western Jamaica and drenched the small community of New River, where residents were coping with a massive clean up. At least 19 people have died nationwide, officials s...
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‘Bring him home’: Sami Hamdi’s wife urges US to release UK journalist
Soumaya Hamdi describes shock detention at San Francisco airport as lawyers file emergency legal challenge.
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Britain's Cameron gives up world title to protest lack of equality
Britain's Chantelle Cameron vacates her WBC light-welterweight world title in protest at not being able to compete under the same rules as male fighters.
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Man Utd vs Newcastle on Sky this Boxing Day as festive fixtures released
Sky Sports will show 31 Premier League fixtures live in late December and early January - with the top-flight's Christmas and New Year schedule now released.
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Lebanon slams Israel for intensifying attacks despite calls to negotiate
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says ready to negotiate despite Israeli refusal, as new strikes kill one in the south.
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Stephen King’s son among writers boycotting British Library event in solidarity with striking workers
King’s son, Joe Hill, joins V Castro and Keith Rosson in withdrawing from the Tales of the Weird festival this weekend in support of industrial actionHorror authors are used to pushing the boundari...
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England begin bid to become World Cup contenders
England start their autumn campaign against Australia on Saturday as they bid to show they are genuine World Cup contenders.
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Davis accused of battery and kidnapping before Paul fight
Lightweight world champion boxer Gervonta Davis is facing fresh allegations of attacking an ex-girlfriend - two weeks before he is due to fight Jake Paul.
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WTA Finals preview: Who's in and what to watch
Can Gauff repeat? Or will another American win? Everything to know as the WTA Finals begin Saturday.
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Security concerns over system at heart of digital ID
The government is facing questions over whether One Login can be trusted to keep people's personal data secure.
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Keir Starmer keeps Trumps’ silver necklace gift – for a price
Prime minister paid cabinet office to retain jewellery, but chose not to fork out for cufflinks and golf clubKeir Starmer has paid to keep a personalised silver necklace gifted to him by Donald and...
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De Klerk eyes one final clutch moment to seal glory
South Africa's Nadine de Klerk is hoping for one more 'clutch' moment to lead her country to World Cup glory.
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Residents scramble for supplies in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Residents of Jamaica are scrambling for supplies and picking through piles of wreckage from Hurricane Melissa.
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Tim Cook says Apple is open to M&A on the AI front
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks to M&A and AI partnerships to advance Apple Intelligence.
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Selma van de Perre, Dutch Jew Who Resisted Nazis, Dies at 103
“It is impossible not to marvel at her steadiness and courage,” one reviewer wrote after reading her memoir.
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Luminar is cutting jobs, losing its CFO, and warning of a cash shortage
The new turmoil comes as founder Austin Russell is trying to buy the company just a few months after being replaced as CEO.
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Ravens fined $100K for Jackson injury 'mistake'
The NFL fined the Baltimore Ravens $100,000 on Friday for violating the league's injury report policy by incorrectly listing quarterback Lamar Jackson's practice participation last week.
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Deadly protests spread across Tanzania over elections
Deadly protests have continued to spread across Tanzania since voting began in controversial elections.
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Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift review – TV detective adaptation is occasionally lethal
Richmond theatre, LondonGuy Unsworth ups the jokes in a play that is loving towards its prime-time TV source and hugely entertaining for fansBritish touring theatre at the moment is often a case of...
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‘Young Tories are fed up’: the students switching to Reform in big numbers
As ‘nasty split’ emerges on campuses, one Conservative society has opted to merge with their rightwing rivalsUK politics live – latest updatesLast year’s freshers’ fair was a dismal time for Newcas...
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Straka withdraws from DP World Tour Play-Off events to care for newborn son
Austria's Sepp Straka has withdrawn from the two upcoming DP World Tour Play-Off events to help care for his sick newborn son.
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YC alum Adam raises $4.1M to turn viral text-to-3D tool into AI copilot
After generating over 10 million social media impressions with the launch of its text-to-3D model app, Adam has raised a $4.1 million seed round to power its next steps.
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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers: ‘We don’t want to be the biggest band in the world. It’s just fun playing with our besties’
The Australian rock band are ‘legit now’ with their second album, Glory. They talk about performing while underage, playing with Dave Grohl and the ‘girl band’ labelGet our weekend culture and life...
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Tiny beautiful things: architectural exhibition showcases the enduring role of scale models
Tangible 3D models of global landmarks are used for ‘understanding how a building will look and feel’ – and offer global city skylines on a tabletopGet our breaking news email, free app or daily ne...
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‘I’ve tried to separate myself from this job’: The Witcher’s Anya Chalotra on fan abuse, Henry Cavill and saying goodbye to the show
After seven years in Netflix’s fantasy epic, the actor has cast her final spell. She talks about the genre’s toxic fans, welcoming new boy Liam Hemsworth to the cast – and what sorcery really sound...
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Pats RB Stevenson (toe) to sit out vs. Falcons
The New England Patriots will be without starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson on Sunday due to a toe injury.
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Spinning genocide: Why is Israel trying to reframe its war on Gaza?
Israel is losing support in two of its key battlegrounds: the hearts and minds of Americans.
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Palestinians mourn 15-year-old boy killed during Israeli raid
Palestinians mourned 15-year-old Yamen Samed Hamed, killed in an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank.
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Reddit CEO says chatbots are not a traffic driver
Reddit doesn't see a lot of traffic coming from chatbot answers
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8 Best Indoor Security Cameras (2025): For Homes and Apartments
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully before inviting one into your home.
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WTA Finals: Can Gauff retain her title or will Sabalenka, Swiatek or Anisimova win?
Can Coco Gauff retain her WTA Finals title in Riyadh or will Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek or Amanda Anisimova take home to coveted title in Riyadh?
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Nvidia expands AI ties with Hyundai, Samsung, SK, Naver
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is visiting South Korea to strengthen partnerships with Samsung, Hyundai, SK, and Naver, unveiling plans for AI-powered networks and next-generation intelligent systems.
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Three Just Stop Oil activists cleared over Stonehenge protest
Trio argued orange powder protest day before 2024 solstice was justified because of focus on climate emergency Three Just Stop Oil protesters have been cleared over a protest at Stonehenge during w...
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Who is Curtis Sliwa, the Republican in New York City’s 2025 mayoral race?
Sliwa's decision to stay in the race is seen as boost to Zohran Mamdani's chances of beating Andrew Cuomo.
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US strikes on alleged drug boats violate law, UN human rights chief says
Volker Türk said the strikes were "unacceptable" and urged Washington to halt them immediately.
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Giuffre family notes Andrew’s UK royal expulsion, calls for US questioning
Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, accused both Jeffrey Epstein and the former Prince Andrew of abuse.
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Where does a western chemical plant that contaminated drinking water go next? To India
Miteni factory closed after water pollution scandal but machinery and patents were bought and rebuilt by Indian companyThe thick green jungle and rust-red hills of Lote, on India’s west coast, give...
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‘I’d barely kissed a boy, but was making out with Adonis’: Claire Danes on sex, spy camp and teen stardom
The Homeland star is back in explosive thriller The Beast in Me. She opens up about politics, monsters – and whether her teen romance scenes would be acceptable todayIn the new thriller The Beast i...
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Wetzel: Louisiana Gov. made finding next LSU coach harder
Gov. Landry has made himself a hurdle to overcome in selecting LSU's new coach, Dan Wetzel writes.
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The Railway Children review – Turnage reimagines classic story in a lively family opera
Glyndebourne Opera House, LewesMark-Anthony Turnage and Rachael Hewer’s new 80s-set version of E Nesbit’s tale has a Le Carré meets the Famous Five vibe and boasts a strong cast, imaginative stagin...
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US-China minerals deal a “typical Trump mantra” using tariffs for tech
Trump's rare earths deal with China drives US security and tech, says Peter McGuire of Trading.com
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Australia’s Hazlewood humbles India in second T20 ahead of World Cup
Australia beat India by four wickets with 6.4 overs to spare in dominant display in second T20 of five-game series.
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Dutch centrist liberals win neck-and-neck election race, vote analysis says
Rob Jetten's D66 is the biggest party in Wednesday's election, according to vote analysis indicating it cannot be beaten.
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Wembley & Cardiff bid for UCL finals - how are hosts decided?
How are stadiums selected for European finals and who will host them in 2026 and 2027?
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'I'm not Schmeichel in disguise - I am just Senne Lammens'
New Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens is not scared by taking one of the most scrutinised roles in the modern game.
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Danes with scythes, wacky Albion and Squidsoup’s pulsating techno – the week in art
Anna Ancher echoes Vermeer, the children of modern Britain are laid bare, while Liz West and Squidsoup take you to the future – all in your weekly dispatchAnna Ancher: Painting LightThis powerful D...
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Election protesters defy army chief in third day of Tanzania unrest
Some deaths have been reported though accurate figures are hard to obtain due to the internet shutdown.
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Add to playlist: the long-lost lo-fi pop of Australian nun Sister Irene O’Connor and the week’s best tracks
Far from being the preserve of ecclesiastical listening, the reissue of O’Connor’s 1973 album is a compelling feast of drum machine, acoustic guitar and synth organFrom Sydney, AustraliaRecommended...
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‘We must protect and we must understand’: using shipwrecks to rebuild fishing populations
Research by marine scientists in Thailand is revealing how shipwrecks can benefit the undersea environmentSitting at the bottom of the Gulf of Thailand about 20 metres below the ocean surface is th...
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The crescendo of pre-budget lobbying has rarely been so loud. Rachel Reeves must tune it out | Polly Toynbee
There is no popular way to raise taxes, and with Labour tanking in the polls, my advice to the chancellor is this: do it anywayOn Westminster Bridge on Tuesday demonstrators wearing masks of the bi...
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Joburg Ballet: Communion of Light review – pointe-shoe prettiness and mad, itching murder
Linbury theatre, Royal Opera House, LondonMixed bill features twee neo-classicism, jazzy frocks and racial antagonism as it rachets up to an urgent and commanding Salomé that feels genuinely tragic...
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20+ Gifts for Women Who’ve Checked Out of Planet Earth (2025)
She’s seen enough. She’s had enough. She can’t fly through a portal to a different reality, but these gifts will help her transcend this world.
wired.com
Heavy rain floods streets in New York City – video
At least two people died on Thursday in flooded basements after record rainfall in parts of New York City that also deluged some streets and subway stations. Preliminary reports showed 45.7mm (1.8i...
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Jackson stars on return from injury as Ravens beat Dolphins
Quarterback Lamar Jackson marks his return from injury by throwing four touchdown passes to help the Baltimore Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins 28-6.
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Exxon’s and Chevron’s Profits Fall as Oil Prices Stay Low
Global oil supply has grown much faster than demand this year.
nytimes.com
Hamas is “still committed” despite Israel’s ceasefire violations
Luciano Zaccara says that despite repeated ceasefire violations by Israel, Hamas is still committed to upholding its end
aljazeera.com
The Jemimah Rodrigues story: How and where it all started!
We go back to 2017 where Nasser Hussain spoke to World Cup star Jemimah Rodrigues about how she started playing cricket and her hopes to inspire the next generation.
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Nvidia strikes bumper AI deals with Asia tech giants
Fresh from $5 trillion valuation, global chips giant Nvidia has signed deals with LG, Hyundai and Samsung
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Latvian MPs vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence
Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step.
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Humphries to open Players Championship Finals defence against Van Veen
Repeat or revenge? Luke Humphries will open his defence of the Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals against Gian van Veen, with the field and draw for next month’s showpiece now confirmed.
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Womad festival returns and moves to new Wiltshire site
Festival championing global music was founded by Peter Gabriel, who said it ‘seems all the more precious’ in a time when ‘hatred, racism and division’ are being stokedWomad festival, the global mus...
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What Hellen Obiri Packs to Run the NYC Marathon 2025
The four-time world champion shares the gear, fuel, and rituals that will power her through this year's New York City Marathon.
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Xi Delivers Veiled Warning to Nations Not to Take the U.S.’s Side
President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s leader, on TV at a restaurant in Gyeongju. Mr. Xi was the sole superpower leader at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit with Mr. Trump gone.
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After the Floods: Saving Spain’s Turtles
Carla leads a fight in flood-damaged Valencia where climate change and tourism threaten turtles along Spain's coastline.
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How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup
The Qatari national team celebrated with fans in Doha this month after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
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Derek Owusu: ‘I didn’t read a book until the age of 24’
The writer on bingeing Henry James, his friendship with Benjamin Zephaniah and a confidence-boosting classicMy earliest reading memory When I was about four or five, I think. I was living in Long...
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‘Out of reach’: stalled newbuilds leave Labour’s social housing targets in tatters
As some families face a 200-year wait for an affordable home, what exactly has gone wrong?The stats are stark: families on Bath and North East Somerset council’s social housing list face a 200-year...
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Harrison Ford says Trump’s assault on climate policy ‘scares the shit out of me’
Indiana Jones star calls US president one history’s greatest criminals for attacks on science and boosting of fossil fuelsHarrison Ford has said that Donald Trump’s assault upon measures to address...
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Guillermo del Toro Hopes He’s Dead Before AI Art Goes Mainstream
The Frankenstein director tells WIRED the real Victor Frankensteins are tyrannical politicians and Silicon Valley tech bros.
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🎃 Must-see athlete Halloween costumes
Athletes across the sports world put on their best fits during Halloween 2025.
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Same dream, different styles as Motherwell & St Mirren bid for final
With Saturday's Scottish League Cup semi-final looming, Motherwell and St Mirren share the same dream - but who will come out on top?
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Pick your Women's World Cup team of the tournament
As the Women's World Cup reaches the final, pick your team of your tournament.
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Ultra-Orthodox Jews rally in Israel against military service
Ultra-Orthodox Jews brought West Jerusalem to a standstill to protest plans to draft them into the Israeli army.
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Inside the secret psychology of horror games – and why we can’t help pushing play
It’s not just what we hear and see that scares us, according to those behind many of video gaming’s modern horror classicsThe sound came first. In a San Francisco Bart train tunnel, Don Veca took h...
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What autumn internationals mean for World Cup draw
The autumn internationals get under way on Saturday as teams look to pick up vital ranking points before the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Tudor's Juve exit means McKennie must prove himself all over again
Weston McKennie has already proven himself to several Juventus managers, but with Igor Tudor getting fired, he now has another new boss to impress.
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Acute trauma: The ever-present wounds of Gaza’s children from Israel’s war
Gaza’s youth are haunted by trauma amid uncertainty over ceasefire; over 80 percent suffer symptoms, psychologists warn.
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The New York City mayoral race – in five maps and charts
New York's mayor election has drawn global attention as it pits progressivism against establishment power.
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‘Extreme heebie-jeebies’: writers on their scariest movies of all time
For Halloween, Guardian writers pick their most terrifying films ever – from The Shining and The Descent to The Strangers“Sometimes one can’t help … imagining things.” Truman Capote helped to adapt...
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The nature extinction crisis is mirrored by one in our own bodies. Both have huge implications for health
Modern life is waging a war against ecosystems around us and inside us. Keeping our own microbes healthy is another reason to demand action to preserve the natural worldHuman bodies are like cities...
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Ukraine Gamifies the War: 40 Points to Destroy a Tank, 12 to Kill a Soldier
Drone teams compete to ascend a scoreboard that rewards units for successful attacks. Ukrainian officials say the contest helps keep soldiers motivated.
nytimes.com
Breaking down the 21 games that could shake up the playoff picture (and 9 more)
Can Vandy keep rolling? Can Texas stay relevant? Will Georgia Tech avoid an upset? Week 10 will tell all.
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Government ‘warmly welcomes’ move to make Andrew an ‘ordinary member of the public’ – UK politics live
Chris Bryant also suggests Andrew should comply with any US Senate requests to travel to America to face questions about the crimes of Jeffrey EpsteinGood morning. When David Lammy was appointed ju...
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Latest NBA intel on the new star in L.A., Miami's new offense and more
How much money did Austin Reaves make himself this week? Why does Miami's offense look so familiar? Here's the latest intel.
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Protests over disputed Tanzania election enter 3rd day, military deployed
Young people have taken to the streets to protest restricted election choices and harassment of opposition leaders.
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Zarah Sultana sets sights on replacing Labour and gaining power
MP who left Labour in July to form leftwing grouping with Jeremy Corbyn, says party is not just one of protestThe MP Zarah Sultana has said she hopes her new political party will ultimately replace...
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In Trump-Xi summit, a shifting US-China power dynamic on display
The balance of power between the US and China has shifted since Trump launched his trade war in 2018.
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Alpha Maid: Is This a Queue review – Mica Levi collaborator pairs scuffed production with superb songwriting
(AD 93)Hook-laden tracks are woven through wandering instrumentals, ritualistic drum workouts and scrappy guitar jamsAlpha Maid has been quietly honing her smoggy DIY sound since 2019, when she rel...
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Risers and fallers: Trade for Trae Young, trade away Austin Reaves
Steve Alexander highlights fantasy basketball names trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each.
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American Mayer becomes three-weight world champion
Mikaela Mayer outpointed Mary Spencer in Canada to become a unified light-middleweight and a three-division world champion.
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Snocaps: Snocaps review – Katie and Allison Crutchfield reunite with a little help from MJ Lenderman
(Anti)Waxahatchee and her twin sister are joined by Lenderman and Brad Cook for an album of headstrong, tender Americana about chasing integrity and convictionSnocaps sound exactly like the sum of...
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‘I’ve played a lot of sneery bastards’: Roger Allam on bad singing, big paydays and Elgar’s level of ‘gitacity’
He launched a thousand memes as the beleaguered Tory MP in The Thick of It All, and starred in the original production of Les Misérables. Now the actor is making not-so-sweet music in the Alan Benn...
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Strauss, Dvořák and Glazunov album review – packs a dramatic punch
Bamberger Symphoniker/Hrůša(Accentus Music)Jakub Hrůša’s absorbing treatment gives life to three late-19th-century works reflecting on the notion of heroismThis absorbing release on the Leipzig-bas...
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Week in wildlife: a tiger in a tube, migrating crabs and busy Highland beavers
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Russia's new nuclear weapons - real threat or Putin bluster?
This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons - but their value may be more symbolic than military.
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Weather tracker: Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean
Category 5 storm is most powerful to strike Jamaica and has caused death and destruction in Cuba and HaitiHurricane Melissa has wreaked havoc across parts of the Caribbean in recent days, after fir...
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Prescribing the beautiful game: Can free tickets help mental health?
Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage opens up about his mental health, as his club get involved in a scheme to help treat symptoms of depression.
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The unhittable pitch rocking this MLB postseason -- and the aces who will be throwing it in World Series Game 6
It looks like a fastball, until you swing and miss. Here's why the splitter is sweeping baseball.
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China’s Xi defends multilateralism at APEC after striking deal with Trump
Beijing is positioning itself as defender of free trade as US tariffs disrupt global economy and Trump skips summit.
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Red card to Black Fern - Rule set for PWR start
New Zealand's Amy Rule reflects on her rugby journey as she prepares to make her full Premiership Women's Rugby debut for Exeter.
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Our guide to every Week 9 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions, picks and nuggets
Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen? Can Denver and New England keep winning? Picks, predictions and stats for every Week 9 game.
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Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as aid struggles to reach parts of Jamaica
Authorities report at least 30 people have been killed in Haiti and 19 in Jamaica as a result of the devastating storm.
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Apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli, South Africa court rules
The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.
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Spooky stars from Napoli, Real Madrid dress up for Halloween
Spooky season is underway with the world of football being dragged into the netherworld of Halloween.
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Thousands march in Serbia to mark deadly train station collapse a year ago
Youth are marching from Belgrade to join a rally in the country's north as Serbia's political crisis deepens.
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Socotra, an island apart from mainland Yemen’s turmoil – in pictures
Carl Court documents the life of Socotra inhabitants as they deal with the impacts of climate change in relative peace from Yemen’s hostilities Continue reading...
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Kenya’s growing towns are leaving elephants with nowhere to go
In this week’s newsletter: As settlements expand across northern Kenya, people and elephants are increasingly clashing over land, food and waterDon’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign...
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Jackson enjoys winning return from injury as Ravens expose Dolphins' flaws
The Miami Dolphins reverted to form as Lamar Jackson savoured a 28-6 victory on his return from injury for the Baltimore Ravens.
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Delaware governor on using state money to temporarily fund SNAP benefits
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer of Delaware, who declared a state of emergency to temporarily fund SNAP benefits for his state's recipients of the federal food aid.
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TV tonight: murder and romance in Death in Paradise spin-off
The Aussie series follows Detective Mackenzie in her home town of Dolphin Cove. Plus: Alan Partridge checks in on us all. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, BBC One In the second season of this...
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Death toll from Hurricane Melissa climbs to 49, with many still missing
Haiti reported the highest number of deaths following catastrophic flooding from hurricane rains.
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How the Trump-Xi Meeting Eased a Major Trade War
President Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping just had a highly anticipated meeting in South Korea. David Pierson, a New York Times foreign correspondent covering China, breaks down what they accom...
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LIVE: Israel bombs south Gaza as Palestinians live ceasefire without peace
Hamas hands over two more bodies of Israeli captives as Palestinians wonder if truce will hold.
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Tackle wood burning and road traffic to improve Europe’s air quality, study finds
Researchers measured toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harmAn international study, published in the journal Nature, has found cutting pollution fr...
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‘We stick two fingers up at Henry VIII’: can the riotous all-Japanese Six out-Tudor-queen the original?
The Japanese version of the pop-rock phenomenon about the six ill-fated wives caused a sensation in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. As that production now hits the UK, we go behind the scenes (and thrones...
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Sultana says new party is aiming to 'run government'
Changing "people's lives for the better" requires "winning state power", the Coventry South MP says.
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LIVE: Australia vs India – second T20 international
Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the World Cup warm-up.
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Country diary: A hellish fungus, foul of stench and spindly of finger | Charlie Elder
Dartmoor, Devon: Of all the British wildlife with ‘devil’ in its name, the devil’s fingers fungus surely earns it the mostFollow your nose? It was certainly worth a try. I had been searching the gr...
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Five key takeaways from Trump's week in Asia
President Trump is back in Washington after spending a week in Asia. He attended the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, addressed U.S. troops in Japan and met with China's President Xi Jinping in South...
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UK launches search for ‘town of culture’ among places ‘written out of national story’
Lisa Nandy says government hopes to build on success of cities of culture programme, with £3.5m for winnerToo many places have been “written out of the national story”, the culture secretary, Lisa...
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‘The nuns were convinced they were possessed by demons’: goth and metal stars select the scariest music ever made
Forget the Monster Mash. For the ultimate Halloween playlist, reach for horror soundtracks, 1940s kids’ music and Russian darkwave – all chosen by Sunn O))), Creeper, Diamanda Galás and moreBernard...
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The American dream feels impossible for many young voters, who see no political fix
We asked readers whether young Americans today can still have a better life than their parents. They responded with stories of economic hardship and growing disillusionment with leaders in Washington.
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid edge Liverpool in Guéhi race
Real Madrid are leading the chase over Liverpool to sign Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Barcelona's Sagrada Família becomes world's tallest church
The Gaudí-designed architectural marvel now stands at an impressive 162.91 metres.
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Are room-temperature superconductors finally within reach?
Penn State scientists have devised a new method to predict superconducting materials that could work at higher temperatures. Their model bridges classical superconductivity theory with quantum mech...
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Jamaica Prepared a Financial Fortress for Disaster. Hurricane Melissa Will Test It.
Hurricane Melissa destroyed crop fields, homes and businesses, bringing rains that washed away trees, roads and cars.
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Scientists shocked by reversed electric field around Earth
Earth’s magnetosphere, once thought to have a simple electric polarity pattern, has revealed a surprising twist. New satellite data and advanced simulations show that the morning side of the magnet...
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Vietnam floods: streets of Hoi An submerged like canals of Venice – in pictures
Flooding that killed 10 people in central Vietnam this week turned streets in the historic town of Hoi An into canals on Thursday after a major river reached a 60-year high, authorities say. The Un...
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Five charged in overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson
The men are accused of running a drug ring in New York City that sold counterfeit prescription opioid pills through social media.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,345
Here are the key events from day 1,345 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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How teenager gave a street concert and was caught up in Russia's repressive past
Diana Loginova sang songs critical of the Kremlin. The 18-year-old and her bandmate are now in court.
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The Fantasy of a New Middle East
Israel cannot destroy its way to peace.