Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-02

Powerful magnitude 6.3 quake hits north Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region

The earthquake comes two months after the deadliest quake in recent Afghan history, which killed thousands of people.

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Colombia’s ELN rebels face US drug threats amid push for peace talks

The US focus on drugs and nearby Venezuela brings an international dimension to what was an internal Colombian conflict.

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Palestinians face hunger, cold and loss amid ongoing Israeli siege on Gaza

Despite the ceasefire, Israel’s strikes and severe restrictions on aid leave Gaza’s civilians struggling to survive.

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'He lives for the goals' - robot Haaland returns from malfunction

Erling Haaland pulled out the robot dance in the win over Bournemouth and his levels were compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by boss Pep Guardiola.

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Google pulls Gemma from AI Studio after Senator Blackburn accuses model of defamation

Senator Martha Blackburn argued Gemma’s fabrications are “not a harmless ‘hallucination,’" but rather “an act of defamation produced and distributed by a Google-owned AI model.”

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Hurricane Melissa: Aerial view of 'ground zero' destruction

The BBC's Will Grant witnessed the devastation in the town of Black River, as he joined an aid helicopter flight over the island.

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Nato 'will stand with Ukraine' to get long-lasting peace, senior official tells BBC

Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone tells the BBC the Russia-Ukraine war is bogged down, and it is "almost time to sit and talk".

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World Cup win will trigger India juggernaut - Hartley

Former England spinner Alex Hartley says it is "scary" to think of how dominant India could become in women's cricket after their World Cup win over South Africa.

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'I don't even know when it is' - but will O'Neill be Celtic manager for final?

After guiding Celtic past Rangers, Martin O'Neill concedes he'd 'secretly love' to lead the team in next month's final.

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Morrison seals Tour return with son, 13, as caddie

James Morrison thought he was playing in his farewell tournament – but instead sealed a return to the DP World Tour with his 13-year-old son as caddie.

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Nigel Farage to promise business deregulation in economic policy speech

Reform UK leader to set out ‘pro-entrepreneurship’ agenda while rowing back on tax cuts pledgeNigel Farage will promise a bonfire of business regulation as he spells out his party’s economic polici...

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West Ham come from behind to beat Newcastle

Watch highlights as a spirited West Ham side come from behind to record their first home win of the season against Newcastle United at the London Stadium.

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Sadiq Khan calls on Reeves to bring ‘authentic’ Labour budget that boosts green investment

London mayor says government should stay true to its beliefs and face down those who claim net zero adds to cost of livingKeir Starmer’s government has shown a lack confidence that it has the answe...

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India beat South Africa for historic first World Cup win

Shafali Verma scores 87 and Deepti Sharma takes five wickets as India make history, beating South Africa by 52 runs for their first World Cup title in Navi Mumbai.

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Who made your World Cup team of the tournament?

Find out which players made the cut into the BBC Sport team of the tournament for the Women's World Cup.

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India earn first World Cup title with win over SA

Watch highlights as hosts India beat South Africa by 52 runs to seal a historic first World Cup win in front of a sold-out crowd in Navi Mumbai.

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Southampton sack Still after five months in charge

Southampton sack manager Will Still after just five months in charge and with the club 21st in the Championship.

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Harmanpreet catches de Klerk to seal first World Cup title for India

Harmanpreet Kaur catches Nadine de Klerk to secure a dramatic first World Cup title for India as the hosts beat South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai.

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Highlights: India beat South Africa to win Women's Cricket World Cup

Highlights from the Women's Cricket World Cup final where India held off South Africa to be crowned champions.

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India’s women beat South Africa to claim first Cricket World Cup

India's women post 298-7 in Navi Mumbai before bowling South Africa out for 246 to claim the 2025 Cricket World Cup.

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Englishman Morrison secures DP World Tour return with Rolex Grand Final win

Englishman James Morrison sealed a return to the DP World Tour after securing victory at the Rolex Grand Final supported by The R&A on Sunday.

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'Time stood still!' - Amanjot juggles catch to dismiss Wolvaardt

Amanjot Kaur juggles the ball to make a catch on the third attempt and dismiss South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt for 101 in a "huge moment" for the hosts during their Cricket World Cup final in...

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Marinakis vows to help fund medical care for any Forest fans injured in train attack

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has vowed to help fund medical care for any fan involved in the Huntingdon train knife attack after a season-ticket holder suffered serious injuries prot...

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India make history after epic World Cup final win over South Africa

India have won the Women’s Cricket World Cup for the first time after a thrilling 52-run victory over South Africa in a rain-delayed final in Navi Mumbai.

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Prankster charged over lining up with Australia team

The pitch invasion was captured on live TV coverage of the rugby game at Everton's new stadium.

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O'Neil and Edwards of interest in Wolves' head coach search

Gary O’Neil and Rob Edwards are two managers of interest to Wolves in their search for a successor to Vitor Pereira, who was sacked on Sunday.

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Maria Riva, Dietrich Daughter Who Demystified the Legend, Dies at 100

Maria Riva in an undated photo. The daughter of the movie star Marlene Dietrich, she grew skilled at an early age at caring for her mother’s costumes and props and stamping her autograph on publici...

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O'Reilly makes it three for City against Bournemouth

Nico O'Reilly adds a third to the scoresheet for the home side as City's perfect record against Bournemouth at the Etihad looks to continue.

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Jags' Little sets NFL record with 68-yard FG

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little hit an NFL-record 68-yard field goal as time expired in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

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Open champion Miyu Yamashita wins Malaysia event

Women's Open winner Miyu Yamashita of Japan won the LPGA's Maybank Championship in a three-way playoff.

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Avalanche in Italy kills five including father and daughter

Authorities say the five mountaineers who died while scaling Cima Vertana are German.

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China-US relations: ‘Somewhere between a ceasefire and a truce’

China expert Evan Medeiros discusses US-China ties going back before Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs and trade wars.

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Briahna Joy Gray: Is Zohran Mamdani the future of the Democrats?

Briahna Joy Gray tells Marc Lamont Hill why New York mayoral candidate Mamdani is 'too good' for the Democratic Party.

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GB's Dever finishes fourth in New York marathon

Great Britain's Patrick Dever comes an impressive fourth in the men's race at the New York marathon as Benson Kipruto beats Alexander Mutiso in a dramatic photo finish.

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Louvre jewel heist by petty criminals, not organised professionals, says Paris prosecutor

Laure Beccuau said ‘upper echelons of organised crime’ unlikely to be involved as one perpetrator remains at largeThe brazen daytime heist at the Louvre was carried out by petty criminals rather th...

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Imperious Sinner triumphs in Paris to regain world number one ranking

Jannik Sinner beats Felix Auger-Aliassime to win his first Paris Masters title and reclaim the world number one ranking from rival Carlos Alcaraz.

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Rachel Reeves’s 5% VAT cut on electricity bills will backfire, experts say

Critics believe cut would mostly benefit better-off people with larger homes and increase carbon emissionsProposals being considered by Rachel Reeves to cut tax on electricity bills will backfire,...

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Louvre heist carried out by petty criminals, prosecutor says

The Paris prosecutor says four suspects arrested so far are "clearly local people", not organised crime professionals.

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Sabalenka, Pegula begin with WTA Finals wins over Paolini, Gauff

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka put on a dominant serving display in her opening match at the WTA finals, producing 10 aces in a 6-3 6-1 win over No 8-ranked Jasmine Paolini on Sunday.

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Sinner wins Paris Masters and regains world No 1 ranking

Jannik Sinner has regained his world No 1 status after winning the Paris Masters title. 

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'We have no idea what lies ahead': Aid struggles to reach Jamaican towns devastated by hurricane

Jamaicans are struggling to access clean drinking water and food days after Hurricane Melissa hit.

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Serve fires Sabalenka to crushing win over Paolini at WTA Finals

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates securing the year-end world number one ranking with a crushing victory over Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals.

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Paintings by UK pioneer of abstract art to be displayed in West Country

Large-scale William Scott works feature in exhibition that tells story of artist’s friendship with Mark RothkoThe story of how one of the UK’s great abstract painters was inspired by ordinariness –...

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Who killed Shireen?

An investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing reveals new evidence and cover-ups by Israeli and US governments.

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Meta has an AI product problem

Meta's AI spending is starting to make Wall Street nervous.

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Kraft, Golden exit Packers matchup with injuries

Tucker Kraft and Matthew Golden both were ruled out of the Packers' game Sunday due to injuries.

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Enderby taken to hospital with suspected neck injury

Liverpool forward Mia Enderby is taken to hospital with a suspected neck injury sustained in her side's defeat at Tottenham.

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Humanitarian disaster worsens across Sudan after RSF takes over el-Fasher

Many people remain unaccounted for while camps and towns surrounding el-Fasher are overwhelmed too.

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Inside the night the Dodgers became back-to-back World Series champs -- and Yamamoto became an L.A. legend

After seven games, plenty of extra innings, and a history-making pitching turn, the first repeat champions of this century could finally exhale.

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Cardi B in Foxborough: Kraft's suite, Diggs' touchdown, and a trademark celebration

The New York native was in Foxborough supporting boyfriend Stefon Diggs as the couple awaits their first child.

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How labour unions in Europe can help end Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Industrial protest action is a potent tool that can disrupt war supply chains and force governments to act.

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Celtic beat 10-man Rangers in extra time to reach Scottish League Cup final

Martin O’Neill won his first Old Firm game in charge of Celtic in over 20 years by beating 10-man Rangers 3-1 after extra time to reach the Scottish League Cup final.

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Hiking with the wildlife author who studies Yosemite’s high peaks: ‘These animals are equal to us’

Inspired by childhood encyclopedias and Jane Goodall, Beth Pratt writes about the more than 150 species in the national park – and transports readers to a rarefied worldA shrill call was followed b...

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'Fabulous strike!' - Paqueta scores STUNNING leveller for West Ham!

Lucas Paqueta scores a stunning strike to equalise for West Ham in their Premier League clash with Newcastle.

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Texas Tech, Irish in top 10 before 1st CFP ranking

The top seven teams were unchanged in the final AP poll before the College Football Playoff releases its first ranking Tuesday, with BYU, Texas Tech and Notre Dame filling out the top 10.

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Lady Vols' Whitehorn dismissed after 2nd arrest

Kim Caldwell dismissed Tennessee senior guard Ruby Whitehorn from the team after she was arrested and charged for a second time in less than two months.

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LIVE: Barcelona vs Elche – La Liga

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Barcelona host Elche at the Olympic Stadium.

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AP Week 10 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

A look at the new Top 25 after Week 10.

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BYU, Texas Tech in top 10 before 1st CFP ranking

The top seven teams were unchanged in the final AP poll before the CFP releases its first rankings Tuesday, with BYU, Texas Tech and Notre Dame filling out the top 10.

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How this week's elections in Virginia became about ... everything

Earlier this year, "quiet" was one word to describe the Virginia race for governor. Then came DOGE, a text message scandal down ballot, a redistricting surprise, the government shutdown and more.

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Hugh Freeze out at Auburn: Top candidates, transfers and recruits

After less than three seasons, they need a new coach on the Plains. Here's what could come next at Auburn.

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China to ease chip export ban in new trade deal, White House says

Nexperia chips are vital in car production and there were concerns from manufacturers about the damage a shortage could have.

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Sabalenka rolls at WTA Finals; Pegula tops Gauff

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka was dominant in her WTA Finals opener, while Jessica Pegula took advantage of Coco Gauff's double faults to win in their match.

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Best shots from Verma's 'terrific' innings in World Cup final

Watch the best shots from Shafali Verma's "terrific" innings for India as she hits 87 runs off 78 balls during their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final match against South Africa.

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Sources: Auburn fires Freeze after 6-16 SEC mark

Football coach Hugh Freeze, who had a 15-19 record and a 6-16 mark in SEC games in his two-plus seasons at Auburn, has been fired, sources told ESPN.

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Former New Zealand captain Williamson retires from T20 internationals

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 internationals as he seeks to prioritise Test cricket.

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The New Host of The Morning

I’m Sam Sifton. Before we get to the news today, I’d like to tell you a little about myself. You ought to know who’s writing to you.

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'Borthwick played a blinder with bench selection'

In his BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on England's impressive squad depth after Steve Borthwick's side defeated Australia in their first autumn international.

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Aura Ink Review (2025): Newspaper-Style Realism

Aura's new digital photo frame changes the game with a fully wireless device and E Ink screen.

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Dead Man Walking review – searing honesty and humanity in ENO’s staging of Heggie’s compelling opera

London ColiseumIn its first full UK staging, Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally’s adaptation of the memoir by Sister Helen Prejean is an anguished reflection on truth, compassion and capital punishme...

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Draft risers, questions and notes: Sizing up LaNorris Sellers' great traits vs. lack of production

Is Sellers still a first-rounder? How does Carnell Tate rate against recent OSU receivers? We have NFL draft notes through CFB Week 10.

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‘If you ignore emissions, we did great’: Germany’s challenging fight to go green

While still on track to meet net zero commitments, climate groups say country’s toughest hurdles are yet to come Continue reading...

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Meet Your News Friend, the New Host of The Morning

Sam Sifton wants readers to know: Everything is going to be all right, and you’re not alone.

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Sinner wins Paris Masters to reclaim No. 1 ranking

Jannik Sinner reclaimed the No. 1 ranking in men's tennis after beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 (4) in the Paris Masters final.

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England beat Australia in thriller to seal Wheelchair Ashes series win

Joe Coyd scored a match-winning try with two minutes remaining to complete a 2-0 Ashes series victory for England on the Gold Coast, but only after a compelling challenge from Australia which confi...

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Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 28 in Jamaica

PM Andrew Holness warns of reports of possible fatalities still to be verified - suggesting the figure may yet rise.

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Is time right for Scotland to finally beat New Zealand?

A record win over USA sets Scotland up for a tilt at beating New Zealand for the first time and they have "reason to believe", writes Tom English.

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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Review: Upgraded Glasses, Bad Vibes

Meta's new display-less smart glasses are quite good, but the vibes are off.

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Week in pictures: From Israeli strikes in Gaza to floods in Vietnam

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

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Obiri sets NYC record; Kipruto adds to major tally

Hellen Obiri of Kenya broke the course record by more than two minutes in winning her second New York City Marathon title, while Benson Kipruto held off Alexander Mutiso Munyao in a sprint to the f...

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A million young people aren’t in a job or training. Britain has a problem | Richard Partington

With the jobless rate now at 4.8%, ministers are urged to do more, especially for those with disabilities or health conditionsAlmost a million young people are not in education, employment or train...

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Triple threat: Dodgers favored to win title in '26

The Dodgers opened as the consensus favorite to win another World Series in 2026, with +375 odds at ESPN BET. They are followed by the Yankees, Astros and Phillies.

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O'Sullivan turns on style to avoid first-round exit

Ronnie O'Sullivan makes four centuries in the final five frames to beat world number 76 Allan Taylor 6-5 at the International Championship in China.

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Lynne Ramsay on pushing Jennifer Lawrence to the brink in her twisted motherhood drama: ‘I make films my way’

She burst on to the scene with Ratcatcher and terrified audiences with We Need to Talk About Kevin. The Scottish film-maker’s latest stars Hollywood darling Lawrence, but it doesn’t flinch from the...

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To Celebrate Day of the Dead, One Mexican Town Digs Up Its Dead

Pomuch, Mexico, is one of the last places where residents clean their relatives’ bones. Now they are grappling with a new challenge: tourists.

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Cleaning Bones for Day of the Dead

Practitioners of an annual ritual to clean deceased relatives’ bones are grappling with a new challenge: tourists. Jack Nicas, our Mexico City bureau chief, visits Pomuch, a town in Eastern Mexico...

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The Economic Crisis in Egypt Raises Another Dilemma: Tipping

A barber tending to a customer at a bazaar area in Cairo. Several other services, such as private medical assistance and government clerking, expect tips, too

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Here's What Azteca Stadium Will Look Like for the 2026 World Cup

The venue where the first game of the World Cup will be held on June 11 next year is a legendary piece of world soccer history. It's getting a new field, a new roof, and countless modern upgrades.

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New Jersey and Virginia's races will be powered by the soaring cost of electricity

New Jersey and Virginia have seen double-digit electricity rate hikes in the last year as voters in those states prepare to choose new governors.

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California voters weigh in on redrawing the state's Congressional map

Voters in California are weighing whether to allow Democratic state leaders to redraw the state's Congressional map to offset Republicans' redraw in Texas.

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The bold idea that spacetime doesn’t exist

Spacetime isn’t something that exists; it’s a model for describing how events happen. Treating events as objects creates philosophical confusion and fuels misconceptions, such as time-travel parado...

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Hosts India face South Africa in Women's Cricket World Cup final LIVE!

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JWST captures stunning 3D view of a planet’s scorching atmosphere

A team of astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to create the first 3D atmospheric map of an exoplanet. The fiery WASP-18b, a massive “ultra-hot Jupiter,” revealed striking temperature co...

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I blew the whistle on a massive tax scam - and they sued me

Jas Bains reflects a month on from the end of one of highest value civil cases ever heard in the UK.

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Politics chat: Election Day in Texas, California, New Jersey and New York City

Off-year elections are happening Tuesday in a number of states, with headline races in Virginia, New Jersey, and California.

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Former President Obama is rallying support for Democrats in local races

Former President Barack Obama is using his continued popularity in the party to rally support for Democrats in advance of Tuesday's elections.

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Rosalía’s Berghain is a thundrous goth-pop hit – but is it opera?

The Catalan star’s epic new single is delighting and dividing classical music fans in equal measureThe Top 10 of today’s Spotify Global Top 50 looks like business as usual: two Taylor Swift songs;...

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Dodgers win thrilling decider to claim back-to-back World Series titles

The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in the extra innings of a decisive seventh game of the World Series to become Major League Baseball's first repeat champion in 25 y...

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,347

The battle over Ukraine's Pokrovsk rages as both Russia and Ukraine continue to hit each other's energy infrastructure.

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NZ's Williamson retires from T20 internationals

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson retires from T20 internationals, saying it is "the right time for myself and the team".

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New NFL trade deadline intel: What Graziano is hearing with two days to go

Could the Pats add an RB? Will the Dolphins unload players? Is Kirk Cousins staying put? Here's the latest on Tuesday's trade deadline from around the NFL.

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MPs urge minister to adopt definition of Islamophobia amid rise in hate crime

Forty Labour and independent MPs call on Steve Reed to take ‘important step’ of defining anti-Muslim hatredMore than three dozen Labour and independent MPs have written to the housing secretary cal...

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LIVE: India vs Australia – ICC Women’s World Cup final 2025

Follow our live build-up, team news, score and text commentary stream from the final in Navi Mumbai at 09:30 GMT.

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye loan deal for Real Madrid's Endrick

Real Madrid's Endrick is a loan target for Premier League rivals Manchester United and Aston Villa. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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“All bets are off” if Gaza truce collapses again

Commentator Chris Doyle warns Gaza could face renewed war if the fragile truce collapses.

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‘The world said I was dead - in so many ways I was’: Paul McCartney on the lost years after the Beatles

In 1969, as the band imploded, the singer was 27, depressed and drowning in a sea of legal and personal rows. He hadn’t died, as rumour had it, but he was struggling. He introduces an oral history...

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Israeli air strike kills four in Lebanon, straining fragile ceasefire

Israel has carried out regular attacks on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreed with Hezbollah last November.

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A warming Earth could accidentally trigger a deep freeze

Earth’s climate balance isn’t just governed by the slow weathering of silicate rocks, which capture carbon and stabilize temperature over eons. New research reveals that biological and oceanic feed...

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Tory patience wears thin as Badenoch’s critics count down to May elections

With the party adrift and Reform surging, Jenrick’s allies are sharpening their pitch for a post-election resetAt an opulent speakeasy-style event at the Raffles hotel on Whitehall this week, the g...

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Trump is leaning into his crackdown on city crime. The GOP sees it as a winning issue

While previous deployments to Democratic-led cities have largely led to protests and lawsuits, Trump is banking on the moves helping him and Republicans, especially in next year's midterms.

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Mamdani's youth support goes beyond New York. For many, he's now a national leader

Zohran Mamdani's focus on affordability concerns has energized many young voters around the country, who say he speaks to some of their most pressing economic concerns.

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Dodgers win World Series 2025 against Blue Jays, repeat as champions

Will Smith's 11th-inning homer allows LA Dodgers to win Game 7 against Toronto and record seventh World Series title.

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Death Toll Rises From Hurricane Melissa as Many Communities Remain Cut off

Blocked traffic and blown off roofs in St. Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica, on Saturday, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

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Dodgers seal back-to-back World Series titles

The Los Angeles Dodgers become the first team for 25 years to win back-to-back World Series after overcoming the Toronto Blue Jays in the deciding seventh game.

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See How Thailand’s Pets Become Speed Eating Contest Champions

Speed eating contests are part of a growing list of pet-related events in Thailand that also include competitions for skateboarding dogs and felines that look like cows.

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Scientists uncover what delayed Earth’s oxygen boom for a billion years

Researchers uncovered that trace compounds like nickel and urea may have delayed Earth’s oxygenation for millions of years. Experiments mimicking early Earth revealed how their concentrations contr...

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New Yorkers could pick a political newcomer to run their city - and take on Trump

From hip-hop musician to the brink of running America's biggest city, how did Zohran Mamdani win over New Yorkers?

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US, China agree to set up military-to-military channels, Hegseth says

Move comes after Trump-Xi summit yields progress on trade war and pledges to calm tensions.

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US military kills three in another strike on Caribbean vessel

Defence secretary says the strike was carried out on Trump's orders and targeted 'narco-terrorists'.

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Jays feel sting of defeat as title slips from grasp

Tears abounded in the Blue Jays' locker room following a heartbreaking Game 7 World Series loss characterized by missed opportunities, bad breaks and what-ifs.

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Landslides in Kenya’s Rift Valley leave 21 dead, 30 others missing

Aerial footage from Elgeyo-Marakwet County shows massive mudslides and flash flooding stretching over vast distances.

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US carries out new strike in Caribbean, killing 3 alleged drug smugglers

The U.S. military has carried out another lethal strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea.

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Clement makes history, ends with 30 playoff hits

Though the Blue Jays lost the World Series in Game 7 Saturday, Toronto infielder Ernie Clement, 29, set an MLB record with 30 hits in one postseason, breaking the mark held by Randy Arozarena, who...

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After 25 years, scientists solve the bird-eating bat mystery

After decades of mystery, scientists have finally proven that Europe’s largest bat, the greater noctule, hunts and eats small songbirds mid-air—more than a kilometer above ground. Using tiny biolog...

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Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series: Dodgers open as favorites

Every MLB team's odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by Dodgers and Yankees.

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A new microscopy breakthrough is revealing the oceans’ invisible life

A pandemic-era breakthrough has allowed scientists to literally expand our view of plankton. By using ultrastructure expansion microscopy, researchers visualized the inner workings of hundreds of m...

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Soil microbes remember drought and help plants survive

Researchers discovered that soil microbes in Kansas carry drought “memories” that affect how plants grow and survive. Native plants showed stronger responses to these microbial legacies than crops...

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Devastation on repeat: How climate change is worsening Pakistan's deadly floods

The BBC speaks to those who have lost everything in this year's monsoon season and finds out why it will likely happen again.

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LeBron James, Joel Embiid headline reactions to Dodgers' World Series win

The Dodgers prevailed in one of the greatest World Series Game 7s ever, and the sports world was stoked.

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Way-too-early 2026 MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Blue Jays No. 1?

Los Angeles just won the 2025 World Series -- and we're already looking ahead to next year. Where does your favorite team fall?

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World Series champs -- again! Game 7 win cements Dodgers' dynasty

The first team to repeat in a quarter century is an MLB behemoth that isn't going away anytime soon.

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Dodgers steal Game 7 late to repeat as champs

The Dodgers enjoyed heroic performances from Miguel Rojas, Will Smith and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as they held off the Blue Jays to repeat as World Series champs.

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Barrett 'gutted' for Beirne after controversial red

New Zealand's Beauden Barrett says he is "gutted" for Tadhg Beirne after the Irish second row was sent off early in Saturday's 26-13 defeat in Chicago.

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Tech wrecked: NC St hands No. 8 Jackets 1st loss

Playing without injured running back Hollywood Smothers, the ACC's rushing leader, NC State stunned No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36 on Saturday night, ending the Yellow Jackets' unbeaten run, and giving t...

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