Elad Gil on which AI markets have winners — and which are still wide open
Over the last year, certain AI markets appear to be nearly sewn up by startup market leaders.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-03
US family sues Tesla, alleging wrongful death due to faulty doors
The lawsuit, filed on Friday, alleges lithium-ion battery pack in Model S caused the electronic door systems to fail.
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Altman and Nadella need more power for AI, but they’re not sure how much
The CEOs of OpenAI and Microsoft are betting that AI will continue to consume more electricity, but they're not sure how much. That could leave some investors holding the bag.
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Guinea military government leader enters presidential race
Mamady Doumbouya formally files papers for December 28 vote, aimed at restoring constitutional order after 2021 coup.
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Diane Ladd, Oscar-Nominated Actress and Mother of Laura Dern, Dies at 89
Diane Ladd in the mid-1960s. In movies like “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and “Wild at Heart,” her characters ranged from sympathetic to ruthless.
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Apple’s App Store gets a new web interface
Before this update, users could see individual pages for apps on the web, but there was no way to browse within the App Store.
techcrunch.com
Who could the home nations face in 2027 World Cup qualifying?
BBC Sport looks at what awaits England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in Tuesday's qualifying draw for the 2027 World Cup.
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How an ex-L3 Harris Trenchant boss stole and sold cyber exploits to Russia
Peter Williams sold eight exploits to a Russian zero-day broker by smuggling them from his employer’s highly secured air-gapped network. A court document, plus exclusive reporting by TechCrunch and...
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Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd dies at 89
Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, who acted in many films with her, confirmed her death, saying "we were blessed to have her".
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Lambda inks multi-billion-dollar AI infrastructure deal with Microsoft
This deal was announced just hours after Microsoft announced a $9.7 billion deal with Australian data center company IREN.
techcrunch.com
Ørsted to sell half of world’s largest wind farm to Apollo in $6.5bn deal
Investment in project off UK’s coast boosts Danish developer battling rising costs and political challenges
ft.com
A Big Moment for Women in India
The Indian women’s team victory in the World Cup semifinal against Australia on Thursday.
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Xhaka stars as Sunderland punish Barry miss after Ndiaye wonder goal
Granit Xhaka starred as Sunderland showed their resilience again to battle back and maintain their unbeaten home record in a 1-1 draw with Everton, after Iliman Ndiaye's stunning solo goal.
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Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead Singer, Dies at 78
The Grateful Dead performing on “Saturday Night Live” in 1978. From left, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Ms. Godchaux-MacKay and Jerry Garcia.
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After Hurricane Melissa, a Seaside Town in Jamaica Picks Up the Pieces
Ninety percent of the homes in Black River, Jamaica, were destroyed by Hurricane Melissa, reflecting the broader devastation and rebuilding facing many Jamaican communities
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Turkiye: Hamas will transfer Gaza’s governance to committee of Palestinians
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says Hamas is ready to transfer the governance of Gaza to a new committee.
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Gyokeres injury a 'concern' for Arsenal - Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is "concerned" by the muscle injury Viktor Gyokeres sustained during the 2-0 win at Burnley.
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Israel releases five Palestinian prisoners as killings continue in Gaza
Gaza’s Health Ministry says it also received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israel through the Red Cross.
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Activists could be jailed for six months for protesting outside MPs’ homes
Law aimed at tackling harassment will criminalise protests outside homes of MPs in England and Wales amid rise in complaintsActivists could be jailed for up to six months for protesting outside MPs...
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Halloween Becomes Another Target of the Kremlin’s Culture Wars
Police officers speaking to a man in costume at the Nekro Comic Con festival dedicated to Halloween in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Saturday.
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DOJ accuses US ransomware negotiators of launching their own ransomware attacks
Three people, including two U.S. ransomware negotiators, are accused of working on behalf of the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang.
techcrunch.com
Waymo’s robotaxi expansion accelerates with 3 new cities
Detroit, Las Vegas, and San Diego are next on Waymo's robotaxi tick list.
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O'Neil rejects Wolves return after holding talks with former club
Gary O'Neil has withdrawn himself from the process to become the new Wolves head coach after holding talks, Sky Sports News understands.
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Arteta 'concerned' about Gyokeres injury
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits he is "concerned" about Viktor Gyokeres' injury after the striker did not travel to Slavia Prague for their Champions League match.
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Say what you like about ‘Sadiq Khan’s no-go hellscape’ – Britain’s cities prove the rightwing agitators wrong | Jonathan Liew
To rightwing populists who try to portray the world in simple terms, places of fluidity and freedom will always be the enemyI write these words to you from the jaws of hell. Here in my favourite no...
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Trump's CZ Pardon Has the Crypto World Bracing for Impact
The Trump administration has recast Binance founder CZ as a martyr—and his pardon may have unintended consequences for the US crypto industry.
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Israel arrests ex-army lawyer for leaking video showing Palestinian’s abuse
Israel has arrested Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi over her leaking of a video showing Israeli soldiers abusing prisoners.
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Turkiye hosts summit on Gaza, says Israel must stop ceasefire violations
Top diplomats from Arab and Muslim nations discuss plans for an international force for Gaza, as proposed by the US.
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What does Faragenomics look like? – podcast
Nigel Farage promised to set out his fiscal stall in a major speech in the City of London, but what did he actually say? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Farage’s retreat from its election pro...
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Are we closer to a Gaza international peace force after Istanbul meeting?
Foreign ministers from several Arab, Islamic states have met to discuss Gaza ceasefire and an international peace force.
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OpenAI Signs $38 Billion Deal With Amazon
OpenAI has committed to buying billions of dollars worth of compute from AWS—the latest in a string of major deals brokered by the AI startup.
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WIRED Roundup: Alpha School, Grokipedia, and Real Estate AI Videos
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week and dive into why the promise of a tech-forward school in Texas with software instead of teachers fell apart.
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Fed’s Cook signals December rate cut is not a forgone conclusion
Central bank governor makes first public remarks since Donald Trump’s move to fire her
ft.com
The Guardian view on the Huntingdon train stabbings: an immigration-fixated right is failing the public | Editorial
Kneejerk responses undermine the emergency services and contribute to a damaging climate of suspicionWitnesses to Saturday evening’s stabbings on a train in Cambridgeshire at first wondered if repo...
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The Guardian view on Britain’s new class divide: the professional middle is being hollowed out | Editorial
A micro-elite in finance and tech hoovers up talent while white-collar jobs lose their lustre. A society that rewards proximity to capital over contribution risks ruptureIn the US, the brightest ar...
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Trott to leave Afghanistan after T20 World Cup
Former England batter Jonathan Trott will leave his job as head coach of Afghanistan after next year's men's T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
The Jamaican Families Torn Apart by Hurricane Melissa
Days after a powerful hurricane made landfall in Jamaica, thousands of residents are now homeless and trying to make sense of how they narrowly survived. The New York Times traveled to the storm’s...
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Rybakina stuns Swiatek to progress at WTA Finals
Elena Rybakina stuns Iga Swiatek to reach the knockout stages of the WTA Finals as Amanda Anisimova eliminates Madison Keys in Riyadh.
bbc.com
Starmer was briefed on Mandelson’s Epstein links before appointing him, say civil servants
PM had been given ‘summary of reputational risks’ but did not know about contents of emails before PMQs, MPs toldKeir Starmer was briefed on details of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey E...
theguardian.com
OpenAI, Amazon sign $38bn AI deal
The announcement comes less than week after Amazon laid off 14,000 people.
aljazeera.com
Facebook Groups can now go public without exposing members’ private posts
Facebook is making it possible for private Groups to switch to public without compromising members' privacy.
techcrunch.com
Your Friend Asked You a Question. Don't Copy and Paste an Answer From a Chatbot
Your friend came to you because they respect your knowledge and opinion, and outsourcing the answer to a machine is lazy and rude. Just answer them yourself.
wired.com
Nige is no longer laughing at himself as he ‘performs’ yet another big speech
Reform leader is trying to make it as a mainstream politician – which involves contradicting himself and gaslighting votersThe scene: an old banking hall in the heart of the City. The music: first,...
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Braves hire Weiss as manager to replace Snitker
The Braves on Monday named Walt Weiss, who has been Atlanta's bench coach since 2018, their new manager.
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What the latest polls are showing in the Mamdani vs Cuomo NYC mayoral race
The most recent polls place Mamdani 14.7 points ahead of Cuomo, according to RealClearPolitics poll average.
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Agony for families as landslide death toll climbs in Uganda and Kenya
More than 40 people are known to have died since last week, according to officials.
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Time for Reeves to recognise reality: AstraZeneca has killed stamp duty on shares | Nils Pratley
Shareholder-backed plans to upgrade US listing have exposed multiple flaws in tax that should be abolished or at least cutIt was one of those votes where the majority was always going to be huge. A...
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NFL Week 9's top performance? Vote for the 'Himmy' Award winner
Rico Dowdle, Sam Darnold, Josh Allen or Brock Bowers -- who deserves Week 7's "Himmy" Award?
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Inside Black Cube: how notorious intelligence firm rakes in client fees
Deposition with Black Cube co-founder details how firm profits from placing stories and prompting regulatory investigations
ft.com
Bronze and Yamal make history in Fifpro World XI
England's Lucy Bronze is named in the Fifpro Women's World XI for the eighth straight year while Barcelona's Lamine Yamal becomes the youngest player in the Men's XI.
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Jamaica's hurricane aftermath 'overwhelming', Sean Paul says
The Grammy-winning reggae singer says the storm was "very frightening, especially for my young kids".
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Dodgers prance through parade, ponder three-peat
Back in Los Angeles after winning the World Series in Toronto Saturday night, the Dodgers celebrated their second straight championship with a downtown parade on Monday, a day that included a stop...
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U.K. Police Investigate Possible Link Between Train Attack and Stabbing of 14-Year-Old
Photographers attempt to capture a picture of the suspected perpetrator of multiple stabbings on a train near Huntingdon, as a prison van leaves Peterborough Magistrates Court on Monday.
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Dia’s AI browser starts adding Arc’s ‘greatest hits’ to its feature set
Dia's AI browser has a head start on what works for consumers thanks to learnings from its browser experiment, Arc.
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Pine Labs aims to take Indian fintech global even as it cuts valuation for IPO
The Indian fintech already has a presence in 20 countries worldwide.
techcrunch.com
Is China about to win the race?
The world is focused on America’s lead but Beijing has the means, motive and opportunity to pull ahead
ft.com
The ground is swallowing homes in this Native village in Alaska. Residents have no choice but to move
The climate crisis is causing the permafrost to melt in Alaska, forcing the village of Nunapitchuk to relocateChildren splash gleefully in the river as adults cast fishing lines or head into the Al...
theguardian.com
Which Women's Cricket World Cup players are in the team of the tournament?
India have been crowned Women's Cricket World Cup champions for the first time ever after beating South Africa in an epic final.
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New light shed on el-Fasher horror as survivors arrive in Sudan’s Tawila
Testimonies describe bodies in streets, families torn apart and days without food as paramilitary seizes Sudan city.
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TalkTV breached impartiality rules with allegations about cancelled local elections, Ofcom finds
Claim that elections were cancelled because ministers were ‘terrified of Reform’ given rare rebuke by regulatorTalkTV, the online channel owned by Rupert Murdoch’s news empire, breached impartialit...
theguardian.com
TikTok announces its first awards show in the US
The awards will include "Creator of the Year," "Video of the Year," "Muse of the Year," "Breakthrough Artist of the Year," and more.
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Hundreds of children detained in the occupied West Bank
Israel is holding a record 360 Palestinian children from the occupied West Bank in its prisons, many without charge.
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AstraZeneca wins vote to press ahead with New York listing
Move by FTSE’s biggest company gains support of 99% of shareholders who voted in blow to London market
ft.com
The Netherlands Will Return Looted Pharoah-Era Artifact to Egypt
A stolen artifact, a stone head from the time of the pharaohs from about 3,500 years ago, turned up at an art fair and exhibition in the Netherlands in 2022.
nytimes.com
ChatGPT owner OpenAI signs $38bn cloud computing deal with Amazon
The seven-year agreement will see OpenAI gain access to Nvidia graphics processors to train its artificial intelligence models.
bbc.com
Europe needs to hire a talent commissioner
Prosperity will come from attracting global AI innovators
ft.com
Antarctic glacier's rapid retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'
A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.
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Source: 49ers rookie DL Williams has torn ACL
Testing on Monday revealed a torn ACL for 49ers defensive lineman Mykel Williams, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, confirming what San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan feared when he spoke to repor...
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Rybakina stuns Swiatek to put foot in WTA semis
Elena Rybakina put one foot in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals with an impressive comeback victory over Iga Swiatek in Riyadh.
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Rybakina stuns Swiatek to make WTA Finals last four as Anisimova beats Keys
Elena Rybakina reached the semi-finals of the WTA Finals with an impressive comeback victory over Iga Swiatek in Riyadh.
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Record field goal & flying touchdowns in NFL's plays of the week
Cam Little's 68-yard field goal, the longest in NFL history, and Jameson Williams' flying touchdown feature in the best plays from the NFL this week.
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What would UK economic policy look like under Nigel Farage’s Reform?
Leader’s speech offered most detailed explanation yet on party’s priorities on tax cuts, benefits, wages and pensionsNigel Farage has delivered a speech on his economic priorities. While it did not...
theguardian.com
La Scala Stages New Vision of Shostakovich’s Original ‘Lady MacBeth’
Banned for decades in the Soviet Union for its dissonance and bawdiness, the opera returns as La Scala’s season opener amid the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death.
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‘We’ve planted the apple that fell on Newton’s head’: the artists striking back against the climate emergency
From cultivating a spiral-shaped orchard to finding lost glaciers and dressing up as a landmark bird, on 4 November artists around the UK will participate in Remember Nature, a day of activism to o...
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La Scala’s First ‘Ring’ in a Decade Passes the Wagnerian Flame
Two conductors — a mentor and a protégé, both trained as pianists — bring precision and lyricism to the first new staging of Wagner’s epic in a decade.
nytimes.com
Best moments, highlights from Dodgers' World Series parade
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their second consecutive title in front of their adoring fans.
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Trump says it would be 'hard for me' to fund New York City if Mamdani becomes mayor
Left-wing candidate Zohran Mamdani is leading many opinion polls in Tuesday's mayoral race.
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OpenAI and Amazon ink $38B cloud computing deal
OpenAI isn't done securing the AI infrastructure it needs to rapidly scale agentic workloads. The ChatGPT-maker on Monday said it has reached a deal with Amazon to buy $38 billion in cloud computin...
techcrunch.com
‘If I’d known the skeletons were real I’d have been even more disgusted’: how we made Poltergeist
‘Steven Spielberg lit up when I told him I couldn’t do the face-tearing scene. Those are his hands you see in the film. I could never have ripped my face off with the same joie de vivre’When my age...
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Miami realtors pitch safe spaces for millionaires fleeing Mamdani’s New York
A predicted flight caused by democratic socialist mayoral candidate’s likely victory on Tuesday has yet to materialise
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Only 3% of international climate aid going to transitioning communities: ‘This is absurd’
New report on funding to slash carbon emissions finds startlingly low engagement with the people affectedLess than 3% of international aid to slash carbon emissions is supporting a “just transition...
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Ireland's Malan 'in favour' of two-tier Test Championship
Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan believes an expanded World Test Championship would enable his side to play more regular red-ball cricket.
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Tanzania swears in President Samia Suluhu Hassan after deadly protests
President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn into Tanzania’s highest office after a landslide 97.66% victory.
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Jennifer Lawrence says speaking about Trump would ‘add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart’
Actor who said in 2015 that a Trump presidency would be ‘the end of the world’ says celebrities make no difference to how people voteJennifer Lawrence has said she no longer feels it appropriate to...
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Horror show: North American box office records lowest monthly total since 1997
Halloween weekend failed to make numbers jump, adding up to the weakest monthly performance – other than during the pandemic – for three decadesBox office earnings in October have crashed to levels...
theguardian.com
My Father’s Shadow looms over competition at British independent film awards
Akinola Davies Jr’s Nigeria-set drama has 12 nominations, including best film and besr directorNigeria-set drama My Father’s Shadow is the leading contender at this year’s British independent film...
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Nigel Farage backtracks on Reform UK’s promise to cut £90bn of taxes
Party leader says proposal had been an ‘aspiration’ and accuses Tories and Labour of ‘wrecking the public finances’Nigel Farage has rowed back from his party’s election promise to cut £90bn of taxe...
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The Best iPhone Privacy and Security Settings to Change on Your Apple Device (2025)
Apple gives you a lot of control over your privacy and security. Make good use of it.
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Jayden Daniels' elbow injury: Answering the most pressing questions
Our experts answer all the pressing questions surrounding the Commanders QB's latest injury.
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Microsoft’s $15.2B UAE investment turns Gulf State into test case for US AI diplomacy
For the first time, the U.S. has granted Microsoft a license to export Nvidia chips to the UAE – a move that positions the country as both a proving ground for U.S. export-control diplomacy and a r...
techcrunch.com
Ex-Labour councillor in court over 'honeytrap' case
Oliver Steadman faces one count of blackmail and five communication offences.
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Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches the Philippines
More than 70,000 people ordered to leave their homes as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forecast.
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5 Best Digital Photo Frames (2025): Aura, Skylight, Nixplay
Get your pictures off your phone and in front of your loved ones with these WIRED-tested digital picture frames.
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Alabama suspends DB Kirkpatrick after arrest
Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest over the weekend, coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday.
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Microsoft inks $9.7B deal with Australia’s IREN for AI cloud capacity
The deal will give Microsoft access to compute infrastructure built with Nvidia's GB300 GPUs, which will be deployed over phases through 2026.
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Littleproud says the world is ‘re-pivoting’ on net zero commitments – but is that just spin? | Temperature Check
The Nationals argue the 2050 emissions target is already causing financial pain and the rest of the world is walking away from it. Neither of these things is trueSign up for climate and environment...
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LG founder’s grandson, production firm partner up to bring AI to filmmaking
Brian Koo’s Stock Farm Road and Utopai Studios have partnered up to form Utopai East, an AI-powered film production company.
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Photo Oxford review – the pictures of stinking public toilets are unmissable
Various venues, OxfordFrom historical cottaging locations to attempts to fool an AI, the fifth edition of this biennial festival is a refreshing celebration of the form’s most DIY and downright unc...
theguardian.com
Whistleblower says US watered down report on Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing
A whistleblower has accused the US government of downplaying evidence that Israel intentionally killed Shireen Abu Akleh
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Deadly earthquake hits northern Afghanistan
Powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.3 shakes northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500.
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Agent arrested after player 'threatened with gun'
A football agentis arrested after allegedly threatening a Premier League footballer with a gun.
bbc.com
Murphy and Levey banned for breaching whip rules
Champion jockey Oisin Murphy is banned for 15 days, with five days suspended, for breaching whip rules.
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Pete Songi on Reform UK’s economic agenda – cartoon
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Ravyn Lenae review – art-school dreamer at ease with her own melancholy
Albert Hall, ManchesterThe Chicago musician’s fans are delighted by her alt-R&B, but for all the adventurous new songs tonight’s show does not quite live up to its ambitionChicago-born Ravyn Le...
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Video: Survivors recall scenes of mass murder in Sudan’s el-Fasher
Survivors of a paramilitary assault on el-fasher in Sudan have spoken of the horrors they encountered.
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A Mother’s Embrace review – woozy serving of trauma horror as a firefighter reckons with a troubled past
Low-key but well-designed Brazil-set chiller, which starts with a mysterious emergency call from a nightmarishly mouldering care homeThe year is 1996, the country is Brazil, and young firefighter A...
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Rosalía: Lux review – a demanding, distinctive clash of classical and chaos that couldn’t be by anyone else
(Columbia)The Catalan star’s monumental fourth LP features lyrics in 13 languages, references to female saints, the London Symphony Orchestra – and Björk on ‘divine intervention’Last week, Rosalía...
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Russia has a new strategy for winter war in Ukraine
The goal is to cause an energy crisis and trigger a new refugee wave to destabilise Ukraine's European allies.
aljazeera.com
NYC public advocate arrested at anti-ICE protest
NYC public advocate arrested at anti-ICE protest
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Conservative Party nearly ran out of money, says Badenoch
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says donors could have walked away following the party's worst ever election defeat.
bbc.com
Tonga's Katoa has surgery after 'seizure activity'
Tonga forward Eli Katoa is stable in hospital as he recovers from surgery after suffering "seizure activity" during Sunday's Pacific Championships match against New Zealand.
bbc.com
An inspector’s calling: JB Priestley’s plea for justice echoes beyond his best-known play
His parable of collective social responsibility is a hardy classic but the Yorkshire playwright’s wider legacy should not be neglectedHow on earth does one sum up JB Priestley? He wrote 39 plays, 2...
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Protests in Mexico after mayor who declared war on cartels is killed
Mexicans stormed a local government building to call for justice over the murder of a mayor who’d declared war on drug c
aljazeera.com
President Hassan sworn in following deadly Tanzania election
Samia Suluhu Hassan was announced winner by a landslide last week in a vote uncontested by the opposition.
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No More Shame: Drug-facilitated sexual assault in France
Caroline Darian faces her father in court for horrific crimes he committed against her mother, Gisele Pelicot.
aljazeera.com
US allows Microsoft to ship Nvidia AI chips to use in UAE for first time
Commerce department approval paves way for huge new investment in AI and cloud infrastructure in Middle East
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Post your questions for Geoff Barrow, of Portishead, Beak> and more
As he moves from music into film production with Game, a thriller starring Sleaford Mods’ Jason Williamson, the multifaceted creative mind answers your questions Not content with co-creating one of...
theguardian.com
Delgado, Kent, Sheffield, Valenzuela to Hall ballot
Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Gary Sheffield, Fernando Valenzuela, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly and Dale Murphy will be on the Hall of Fame contemporary era ballot.
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Scotland recall Shankland for World Cup qualifiers
Hearts' Lawrence Shankland is recalled to the Scotland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Denmark this month.
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Hegseth Vows Stronger Ties With a Vietnam Skeptical of U.S. Commitment
The U.S. defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, on Sunday presenting Vietnam’s defense minister, Phan Van Giang, with a knife, belt and leather box taken by U.S. soldiers from a bunker outside Da Nang, V...
nytimes.com
Valencia leader resigns over handling of deadly floods
A year after flash floods killed 229 people in the Valencia region, Carlos Mazón acknowledged "mistakes" were made.
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Clarke recalls four players for Scotland's decisive World Cup qualifiers
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has recalled four players to his squad for the decisive World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Denmark.
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Richard Ashcroft: ‘Why not Sir Liam and Sir Noel?’
The former Verve singer talks about his supporting role in the big Oasis reunion shows, his AI fears and what he thinks of fans who Shazam his songsRichard Ashcroft is the man of the moment. Fresh...
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Peter Watkins: an English film-making revolutionary from a tradition of uncompromising radicalism
In films such as The War Game, Culloden and Punishment Park, Watkins pioneered the mock-documentary form and used it to make his historical dramas and up-to-the-minute dystopias all equally immedia...
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Killer whales perfect a ruthless trick to hunt great white sharks
In the Gulf of California, a pod of orcas known as Moctezuma’s pod has developed a chillingly precise technique for hunting young great white sharks — flipping them upside down to paralyze and extr...
sciencedaily.com
An Anarchist’s Conviction Offers a Grim Foreshadowing of Trump’s War on the ‘Left’
As the Trump administration ramps up its targeting of left-leaning people and groups, the prosecution and harsh sentencing of Casey Goonan may provide a glimpse of things to come.
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In Israel, an Unfamiliar Word Is Heard: Peace
Israelis attend a rally on Saturday in Tel Aviv to mark the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.
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In Israel, an Unfamiliar Word Is Heard: Peace
Israelis attend a rally on Saturday in Tel Aviv to mark the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.
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O'Neill 'lit the fuse' & fearless Rohl - fan verdict on Old Firm semi
What Celtic and Rangers fans thought the Scottish League Cup semi-final said about their new managers Martin O'Neill and Danny Rohl.
bbc.com
Day of the Dead celebrations around the world
El Dia de los Muertos is especially popular in Mexico but is also observed in other countries.
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UK economy ‘doomed’ under Labour, says Ryanair chief
Michael O’Leary says Rachel Reeves needs tax cuts to create growth, as airline’s profits jump 42% in first halfBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK economy is “doom...
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A Celebrated French Writer Loved Russia. War Forced a Reckoning.
Emmanuel Carrère, one of the most celebrated nonfiction writers in France, once had a deep love for Russia.
nytimes.com
In Switzerland, The Alps Are Melting Amid Climate Change, but Villagers Won’t Be Moved
Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.
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How the European convention on human rights became a battleground between the centre and the right | Daniel Trilling
For 20 years, populists have been blaming the ECHR for endangering Britain by offering basic protections to immigrantsIn the latest series of Blue Lights, the BBC drama about police officers in Bel...
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How Mortal Kombat (and moral panic) changed the gaming world
On its release in 1993, Midway’s gore-filled fighting game ushered in a new era of hyperviolent gaming that continues to influence the industry to this dayOn 9 December 1993, Democratic senator Joe...
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Inspired by Rome’s Pantheon: Antony Gormley and Tadao Ando’s Art Cave
The British sculptor Antony Gormley and the Japanese architect Tadao Ando designed an installation evoking the ancient Roman dome. Building it was complicated.
nytimes.com
'Young, hungry and desperate to deliver' - Sadler's Walsall on the charge again
Walsall were 12 points clear at the top of League Two at close of play on New Year's Day, 14 unbeaten and in the midst of what would be a nine-match winning streak.
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Monaghan great Hughes passes away aged 67
Monaghan icon and three-time All-Star Eugene 'Nudie' Hughes dies at the age of 67.
bbc.com
Man charged over mass stabbing on Cambridgeshire train
Anthony Williams faces 10 charges of attempted murder and is also accused of conducting a separate attack in London
ft.com
India's Cricket World Cup triumph: 'The sleeping giant is well and truly awake'
Following India's historic Women's Cricket World Cup victory over South Africa, Sky Sports Cricket's Nasser Hussain has reflected on a triumph that could turn them into an "unstoppable force".
skysports.com
Cuba: Health Under Sanction
Free, universal, but failing - Cuba's once world-class healthcare system is being strangled by US sanctions.
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Labour says Farage would revive austerity as he prepares to set out economic vision in speech – UK politics live
Reform UK leader expected to promise deregulation and spending cuts as Labour and Conservatives attack policiesGood morning. Even though Reform UK has had a clear lead over all other parties in opi...
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Scientists discover the nutrient that supercharges cellular energy
Scientists uncovered how the amino acid leucine enhances mitochondrial efficiency by preserving crucial proteins that drive energy production. By downregulating the protein SEL1L, leucine prevents...
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Iran ‘not in hurry’ to resume nuclear talks with US
Iran is dealing with economic challenges as well as external pressure, but insists it will not rush into talks.
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Nigel Farage to drop tax-cut plans to focus on slashing public spending
Reform leader will set out party’s ‘economic vision’ for Britain in bid to boost credibility on economy
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Ancient viruses hidden inside bacteria could help defeat modern infections
Penn State scientists uncovered an ancient bacterial defense where dormant viral DNA helps bacteria fight new viral threats. The enzyme PinQ flips bacterial genes to create protective proteins that...
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‘Badass’ Salman Rushdie says he doesn’t have PTSD symptoms after 2022 attack
Author was injured in multiple places and lost use of his right eye after assassination attempt during a lectureSalman Rushdie says he has been free of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorde...
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Queen Esther by John Irving review – a disappointing companion to The Cider House Rules
The once-great author revisits St Cloud’s orphanage all too briefly, in a novel that begins with an adopted girl but wanders all over the placeIf some writers have an imperial phase, where they hit...
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Tanzania president being sworn in after election marred by violence
President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running.
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🏈 CFB Power Ranks: Oregon in top 5; 3 new teams
How can each top 25 team's offense improve through the last month of the season?
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How India finally embraced World Cup fever
After a slow start to the group stage where rain was discussed just as much as the cricket, India's eventual World Cup success showed what is possible when given the platform.
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‘I’m good at doing pain’: soprano Ausrine Stundyte on trauma, adrenaline and playing a 300-year-old woman
As she prepares to star in Janáček’s The Makropulos Case for the Royal Opera, the great singer explains that she does not play ‘the happy, jumping, sexy lady’Ausrine Stundyte has been in the room f...
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Greatest World Series ever? No question for Dodgers-Blue Jays
Seven epic games, between two formidable teams? The 2025 World Series showed baseball at its best.
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Philadelphia's Embiid fined for 'lewd gesture'
Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid is fined $50,000 (£38,000) by the NBA for what the league determined to be a "lewd gesture" on the court.
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Judge says Trump administration must fund SNAP. And, what to know about NYC's election
Two judges have ordered the Trump administration to fund SNAP benefits. And, New York City voters head to the polls tomorrow to choose between Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the may...
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Way-too-early NBA All-Star predictions: Which new faces will we see in L.A.?
Breaking down why Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren and eight others could make the weekend in L.A. this season.
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Sources: Eagles land Phillips in Dolphins trade
The Eagles have acquired Jaelan Phillips in a trade with the Dolphins, sources told ESPN.
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The NHL's best this week: Caufield, Canadiens now a must-watch
The 24-year-old is setting franchise records for the Habs. Plus, a look at key games coming up around the NHL.
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Indian cricket fans celebrate first Women’s World Cup title
Cricket fans have been celebrating across India after the women’s team claimed their first ever World Cup.
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Winter in Sokcho review – atmospheric slow-burner about family and intimacy in South Korean border city
Koya Kamura’s debut film is about shared identities at the centre of quiet, chilly drama as an enigmatic French writer visits the eponymous townAdapted from a novel by Swiss-Korean writer Elisa Shu...
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Book of Lives by Margaret Atwood review – the great novelist reveals her hidden side
A sharp, funny and engaging autobiography from one of the towering literary figures of our ageMargaret Atwood didn’t want to write a literary memoir. She worried it would be boring – “I wrote...
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Orphans of history: the forgotten republic of Transnistria – photo essay
Photographer Didier Bizet has spent time documenting life in the self-proclaimed autonomous republic, which is not recognised by the international community. Its status raises complex questions abo...
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Big trouble in ‘Little Berlin’: the tiny hamlet split in two by the cold war
A new museum in Mödlareuth tells the story of how a settlement of only 50 people straddled Bavaria in West Germany and Thuringia in the eastA creek so shallow you barely got your ankles wet divided...
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James Corden’s star-packed show is stuffed with A-list stories: best podcasts of the week
Julianne Moore, David Beckham, Dr Dre … the Gavin & Stacey creator’s new pod isn’t short of massive names spilling the beans. Plus, Stacey Dooley and Ben Zand unpick the headlines with chutzpah...
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Narendra Modi leads tributes to women’s cricket team after World Cup win
India is celebrating after winning a first women's World Cup, drawing comparisons to the men's memorable 1983 triumph.
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India Wins Women’s Cricket World Cup
Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates on India’s national women’s cricket team celebrate their win, right after midnight on Monday, in Mumbai, India.
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Ireland have 'zero excuses from here on' - Farrell
Head coach Andy Farrell says there must be "zero excuses" from Ireland during the rest of their autumn campaign after Saturday's defeat by New Zealand in Chicago.
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md, on whether his party will shift their shutdown strategy
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., about how the start of health insurance open enrollment and other issues might change his party's shutdown strategy going forward.
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Video: Afghanistan’s Blue Mosque damaged in earthquake
Video shows earthquake damage to Afghanistan’s shrine of Mazar-i-Sharif, also known as The Blue Mosque.
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TV tonight: Rachel Sennott’s new zillennial comedy
The Bottoms creator deals with ambition, friendships and love in LA. Plus: a brilliant season finale for Blue Lights. Here’s watch to watch this evening10.25pm, Sky ComedyFollowing her hit film Bot...
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Tax rises and drop in investment predicted to limit UK growth
EY Item Club downgrades forecast for next year, with Office for Budget Responsibility expected to follow suitThe prospect of looming tax rises and a fall in business investment will restrict the UK...
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Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal
Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty processExxon funded rightwing thinktanks to spread climate change denial across Latin America, acco...
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Drinking Water Inspectorate ordered action over ‘forever chemicals’ risk
Analysis finds regulator for England and Wales raised issues with untreated water at facilities serving millionsThe drinking water watchdog for England and Wales has ordered companies to act after...
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I'm luckiest man alive, it's a miracle, says Air India sole survivor
Viswashkumar Ramesh describes the pain and anguish he is enduring despite surviving the disaster.
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Country diary: A little remote control goes a long way in farming | Andrea Meanwell
Tebay, Cumbria: It could take me hours to find my cattle on some mornings. Introducing tech has helped enormouslyAs the hours of daylight get fewer, they become more precious on a hill farm. Like a...
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Sudan slams RSF ‘war crimes’ in el-Fasher as survivors recount killings
Envoy says Sudan will not take part in talks to end the conflict if the UAE is involved in negotiations.
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Rare white Iberian lynx captured on film in Spain by amateur photographer
Researchers to investigate whether environmental factors may have affected female animal’s pigmentationAn amateur photographer in southern Spain has captured unprecedented images of a white Iberian...
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‘I took mushrooms before my audition’: Smiths drummer Mike Joyce on wild gigs, Marr’s jim-jams and Morrissey’s genius
Breaking dancefloors, recording in the dark, crying at I Know It’s Over, winning in court, splitting over chips … the musician relives his tumultuous years in ‘the best British band ever’‘It was te...
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‘I knew I needed help. I knew it was over’: Anthony Hopkins on alcoholism, anger, Academy Awards – and 50 years of sobriety
As the actor approaches his 90th year and publishes an autobiography, he reflects on his early years on stage, being inspired by Laurence Olivier, becoming a Hollywood star and conquering his demon...
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Books, malls and cars: where the physical world still rules
Many consumers are resisting, even turning back the digital revolution
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BoE expects closely fought meeting over rate cut
Traders are betting that the Monetary Policy Committee is likely to keep rates on hold at 4%
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LIVE: Israel kills Palestinian in Gaza City; Hamas returns 3 bodies
Israeli forces kill one Palestinian in Gaza despite a US-brokered ceasefire, bringing the toll since the truce to 236.
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Democratic voters say California's Prop 50 gives them a way to 'counteract' Trump
Many voters told NPR they like that California's redistricting measure provides the Democratic-leaning state a rare opportunity to directly counteract President Trump and other Republicans.
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Andrew Cuomo fights for his political life and his version of the Democratic Party
Former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a long list of accomplishments, many of them progressive. In the race for New York City mayor, that experience hasn't given him the boost he wanted.
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Virginia voters to select new governor Tuesday
Virginia voters will elect a new governor Tuesday, as Democratic lawmakers in the state also prepare to redraw the state's congressional map to counter Republican redistricting efforts.
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Candidates in NYC mayor's race rally supporters in days leading up to the election
The leading candidates in New York City's mayoral race spent the weekend rushing from campaign event-to-event ahead of Tuesday's election.
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Sinner wins Paris Masters to reclaim world No 1 ranking from Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner's first Paris Masters crown moves the Italian past Carlos Alcaraz and back into the ATP's top spot.
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Astronomers capture a violent super-eruption from a young sun
Astronomers observed a massive, multi-temperature plasma eruption from a young Sun-like star, revealing how early solar explosions could shape planets. These fierce events may have influenced the a...
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Transfer rumors, news: Kane considering shock Barcelona move
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is considering a shock move to Barcelona next summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Trump says he doubts US will go to war with Venezuela
The US president plays down the possibility of war, but does not rule out land strikes.
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Cop out? Anthony Albanese wants to host the next global climate summit – so why isn’t he attending this one?
The Australian PM’s non-attendance at Cop30 would ‘raise questions’ about his seriousness about co-hosting Cop31 in AdelaideSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air n...
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Breakthrough blood test finally confirms Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A team of scientists has developed a highly accurate blood test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The test reads tiny DNA patterns that reveal the biological signature of the illness. For millions who’...
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Kevin Rose’s simple test for AI hardware — would you want to punch someone in the face who’s wearing it?
"As an investor, you kind of have to not only say, okay, cool tech, sure, but emotionally, how does it make me feel? And how does it make others feel around me?"
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Large Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan
The Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, in January.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,348
Here are the key events from day 1,348 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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George Clooney says replacing Joe Biden with Kamala Harris ‘was a mistake’
Actor says Harris ‘was given a very tough task’ because ‘she had to run against her own record’, and extends an olive branch to Hunter BidenGeorge Clooney has said he feels it was a “mistake” for K...
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A gene from 100-year-olds could help kids who age too fast
Scientists have discovered that a “longevity gene” found in people who live beyond 100 can reverse heart aging in models of Progeria, a devastating disease that causes children to age rapidly. By i...
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World awaits landmark US Supreme Court decision on Trump's tariffs
The top US court will decide if many of Trump's tariffs are legal in a case with major implications for presidential power and billions of dollars.
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Casualties feared after magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan
The quake struck near Mazar-e Sharif, one of Afghanistan's largest cities in the early hours of Monday.
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Martha Layne Collins, 88, Dies; Kentucky’s First Female Governor
Gov. Martha Layne Collins of Kentucky in 1984 with Walter Mondale, the Democratic candidate for president. He was considering Ms. Collins for his running mate, but eventually selected Representativ...
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I built this 'AI aunt' for women after family tragedy in South Africa
An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.
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'A legacy of Rob's strength' - Burrow MND Centre opens in Leeds
The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has been hailed as a "transformative moment in care" for everyone affected by the disease as it is officially opened.
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The Pacific Islands Challenge
In America’s tug of war with China, oceanic democracy is caught in the middle.