Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-04

Bob Trumpy, Star Receiver Turned NBC Football Analyst, Dies at 70

Bob Trumpy of the Cincinnati Bengals caught a touchdown pass in a game against the San Diego Chargers in 1969. He joined the Bengals in 1968 and retired in 1978 to pursue a full-time career in spor...

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Amazon sends legal threats to Perplexity over agentic browsing

Amazon won't allow agents on its site that don't identify themselves as such. Perplexity is not pleased.

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'This was purposeful' - Belichick's right-hand man on Jets trades

Former New York Jets executive Scott Pioli, who also played a key role in Bill Belichick's New England Patriots dynasty, reacts to the Jets trading away defensive stars Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Wi...

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Drone Strike Kills Dozens of Mourners at Funeral in Sudan

The attack occurred in North Kordofan, which has seen an increased military buildup as the army and paramilitary forces jockey for control of the country.

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People Inc forges AI licensing deal with Microsoft as Google traffic drops

People Inc. signs an AI licensing deal with Microsoft, which will use its media content in Copilot.

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All schoolchildren in England to be taught financial literacy

Major changes to curriculum also include teaching about fake news and climate change

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National curriculum review in England: 10 key recommendations

Proposals include shortening length of GCSE exams, a new diagnostic test in maths and English, and expanding RECurriculum ‘should focus less on exams and more on life skills’The year-long curriculu...

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Beta Technologies ends first day on NYSE in the green and $1B raised

The electric aviation company Beta Technologies made an impressive showing in its debut on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Can peace return to Sudan after thousands killed in el-Fasher?

The US says the warring parties have agreed to a humanitarian truce

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‘The best candidate’: NYC Gen Z voters turn out for Zohran Mamdani

Young voters are turning out to support Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani in droves.

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Radiohead play career-spanning set in first concert since 2018

Radiohead’s 2025 tour: the opening night setlist​British quintet draw from all but one of their studio albums as they perform in Madrid on first of 20 European tour datesRadiohead have performed th...

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Carney plans billions in new spending in response to US tariff shocks

The federal budget from Canada's PM seeks to attract business investment and protect sectors hit by the ongoing trade war with the Trump administration.

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What to Know About the Legal Scandal in Israel Over Accusations of Abuse

The Israeli military’s former chief legal officer, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem in October 2014.

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Sara Terry, Photographer Who Captured War’s Aftermath, Dies at 70

Sara Terry began her career as a print reporter but, she said, “I lost my faith in words in the mid-’90s and I picked up a camera.”

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Hunger crisis deepens in South Sudan amid conflict, floods, monitor says

Renewed fighting, floods and challenges to aid access are worsening the humanitarian crisis, hunger monitor says.

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Elections in US to give voters’ verdict on Trump

Results from New York to Virginia will give signal of electorate’s mood in president’s second term

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'Dowman has personality and courage' - Arteta hails 15-year-old CL record breaker

Mikel Arteta believes Max Dowman's personality and courage on the pitch is unteachable - after the 15-year-old made history to become the youngest-ever Champions League player.

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US stocks slide as investors fret over high valuations for AI companies

Cautious comments from top bank executives add to jittery sentiment on Wall Street

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Rivian creates another spinoff company called Mind Robotics

It's the second time this year Rivian has spun out a new company, after it created micromobility startup Also in March.

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Norway suspends $2.1tn oil fund’s ethics rules to avoid selling Big Tech stakes

Jens Stoltenberg says move will avoid forced sale of shares in Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet over their work for Israel

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‘Birds of a feather’: Trump’s endorsement of Cuomo divides NYC voters

Some voters in New York City's mayoral election make last-minute changes after Trump nod, but not in favour of Cuomo.

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What was behind Brazil’s deadliest police raid?

As Brazil deals with the deadliest police raid in its history, is the war on drugs fuelling more violence than security?

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Google’s AI Mode gets new agentic capabilities to help book event tickets and beauty appointments

For example, you can ask "find me 2 cheap tickets for the Shaboozey concert coming up. prefer standing floor tickets." AI Mode will then search across multiple websites to find real-time ticket opt...

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Sequoia names Alfred Lin and Pat Grady as new Co-Stewards as Roelof Botha steps down

Just over three years after taking the reins as the steward of the storied firm, Both passed the leadership button to Lin and Grady.

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The Whole 10 Yards: NFL trade deadline special

Reaction as the trade deadline closes in the NFL

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The 55 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (November 2025)

Fire and Water: Making The Avatar Films, Marvel Zombies, and Doctor Who are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

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Dick Cheney’s legacy looms over US and the world

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84.

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Nigeria Resists Christian ‘Mass Murder’ Claims Amid Trump Threats

Honoring late Pope Francis at the Holy Cross Cathedral Church in Lagos Nigeria, in April.

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World Cup winner Bern sets 'bigger, better, faster, stronger' goals

England and Bristol prop Sarah Bern on her aim to get "bigger, better, faster, stronger" this season for the PWR club.

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Teachers Get Death Threats After MAGA Claims Their Halloween Costumes Mocked Charlie Kirk

A Turning Point USA official inaccurately claimed a high school's math department wore Halloween costumes that mocked Charlie Kirk. Those teachers are now facing a flood of online attacks and death...

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TikTok and Optimism: How Rob Jetten Won Over the Netherlands

The party leader of Democrats 66, Rob Jetten, the day after the Dutch parliamentary election vote.

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NHS staff face ‘ugly’ racism akin to the 70s and 80s, says Wes Streeting

Health secretary and NHS England chief warn of winter pressures and rising levels of abuseAn “ugly” racism reminiscent of the 1970s and 1980s has become worryingly commonplace again in modern Brita...

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FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves

In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.

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How will AI impact jobs?

We look at how AI is affecting jobs, and how gender and age influence who uses it.

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Bosnia’s top court upholds political ban on Bosnian Serb leader Dodik

Constitutional Court rejects Milorad Dodik's appeal, saying the ex-president's right to a fair trial was not violated.

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Reeves considers cut to green levies in effort to reduce cost of energy bills

Exclusive: Chancellor hopes to save up to £170 from average bill, though insiders warn move will be ‘disastrous’Rachel Reeves is considering slashing funding for more energy efficient homes to pay...

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Zelensky visits troops near embattled front line town of Pokrovsk

Fierce battles are taking place in the Donetsk town that Russia has been trying to occupy for over a year.

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RMT accepts three-year pay deal for London Underground staff

Agreement that will increase drivers’ pay to nearly £80,000 by 2027 comes after strike action in SeptemberThe RMT union has accepted a three-year inflation-plus pay deal for London Underground work...

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Gauff dominates to eliminate Paolini as Sabalenka wins again at WTA Finals

Defending champion Coco Gauff kept her hopes alive of reaching the knockout stages of the WTA Finals with victory over Jasmine Paolini.

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The Guardian view on Rachel Reeves’s speech: gambling on a mirage of stability | Editorial

The chancellor’s bid to appear fiscally credible hides a deeper weakness: a growth model built on private debt and political theatre, not real economic renewalRachel Reeves’s speech was a pre-empti...

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Head of UK's richest family dies aged 85

Gopichand Hinduja helped transform his father's modest textile and trading businesses into a global conglomerate.

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Prospect of breaking 50-year income tax taboo shows scale of Reeves’s challenge

The chancellor appears to believe voters will forgive a broken promise in return for meaningful investmentIn April 1975, the Labour chancellor Denis Healey sought to grip the UK’s runaway inflation...

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‘Civil war in the Democratic Party’: Andrew Cuomo votes in NYC election

NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo said Trump would cut through rival Zohran Mamdani “like a hot knife through butter."

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Norway’s wealth fund vote is latest blow to Musk’s $1 trillion pay package

Elon Musk is pushing for a $1 trillion performance pay package. Another major shareholder has said no.

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Shopify says AI traffic is up 7x since January, AI-driven orders are up 11x

Shopify says AI-driven traffic to its online stores is up 7x since January, and orders from AI search are up 11x.

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Roebuck joins Steward as major England doubts for Fiji

England may be forced to rip up their back-three plans for Saturday's game with Fiji but will still be able to count on the player acclaimed as the new Jason Robinson.

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Arrest of ‘Abu Lulu’ does little to distance RSF from Sudan massacre

Military commander arrested by RSF grew famous on social media after apparently recording himself killing civilians.

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Sexton expects Ireland to make changes for Japan

Ireland assistant Johnny Sexton anticipates changes in personnel for Saturday's game against Japan at the Aviva Stadium after the weekend loss to New Zealand.

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World ‘very likely’ to exceed 1.5C climate goal in next decade: UN

Despite Paris Agreement pledges, countries 'have landed off target' on climate goals multiple times, the UN warns.

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Bankman-Fried’s lawyer says FTX founder’s trial was ‘fundamentally unfair’

Jailed crypto figure tries to get his conviction overturned in New York appeals court hearing

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All Blacks out to preserve 120-year record v Scots

New Zealand arrive in Edinburgh on a high after taking care of Ireland in Chicago and the goal at Murrayfield is to preserve a 120-year record of having never lost to Scotland.

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England's Roebuck a doubt for Fiji game and Steward yet to train

Wing Tom Roebuck is a doubt for England's match with Fiji on Saturday after limping out of training on Tuesday with an ankle injury.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi flooding kills more than 40 in the Philippines

A Philippine military helicopter crashed during search and rescue operations, killing all six people on board.

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Wright of Derby: From the Shadows review – science, skeletons and a suffocated cockatoo

National Gallery, London Joseph Wright of Derby’s vivid paintings depicted Enlightenment thinking and illumination amid the dark. So why are they so terrifying?He looks like he’s up to no good. In...

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Phone location data of top EU officials for sale, report finds

Journalists in Europe found it was "easy" to spy on top European Union officials using commercially obtained location data sold by data brokers, despite the continent having some of the strongest d...

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'I am in disbelief' - Penge rivals McIlroy for Race to Dubai after ban

English golfer Marco Penge says he is "in disbelief" as he prepares to tee off the DP World Tour's penultimate tournament with a chance of winning the Race to Dubai.

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Doue and Agyemang win awards for best young player

Desire Doue wins the 2025 Golden Boy award with Michelle Agyemang securing the Golden Girl trophy - honours which recognise the best young players in Europe.

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California voters decide on redistricting

California voters are deciding whether to redistrict to help Democrats win seats in next year's midterms. It comes as a response to President Trump getting Texas to redraw maps to help Republicans.

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Tesla’s Master Plan 4 still lacks specifics ahead of $1T Musk pay vote

Despite its imprecision, the fourth "Master Plan" is a centerpiece of Tesla's case for giving CEO Elon Musk $1 trillion in company shares.

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Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at Sydney defence expo

Police in Australia broke up a protest against Israeli companies taking part in a defence show in Sydney.

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Winners, losers of a wild NFL trade deadline: Solak weighs in on the Jets, Cowboys and Jakobi Meyers

Well, things escalated quickly. Which teams made the best -- and worst -- moves before the NFL trade deadline? We're making sense of all the action.

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Gauff wins to stay in contention at WTA Finals

Coco Gauff eliminates Jasmine Paolini in an impressive straight-set win to ensure she remains in contention at the WTA Finals in Riyadh.

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‘Music is my remedy’: how DJing is helping Ukraine’s war veterans with their recovery

At the Superhumans centre in Ukraine, the EnterDJ music therapy programme teaches war-wounded soldiers how to mix, rehabilitating them with dance music and providing purpose and opportunities to pe...

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‘On the brink of making history’: Zohran Mamdani casts vote in NYC election

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, cast his ballot in Astoria, Queens, on Election Day.

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What sparked a French furore over a Shein store in Paris?

'Fast-fashion' retailer faces anger in Paris amid warnings the sale of 'childlike' sex dolls will damage city’s image.

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Reeves wants to talk about the budget, but she’s taken a vow of white noise | John Crace

It must be tough overseeing Schrödinger’s economy, fixing the foundations while also failing to fix themIt’s this season’s fashion accessory for every politician. Outside election campaigns, press...

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Wales 'all in' for 2027 World Cup - Wilkinson

Rhian Wilkinson says Wales must believe they can challenge for a place at the 2027 Women's World Cup even if qualification for the next European Championship is a more realistic target.

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Curfew lifted in Tanzania's main city after election unrest

Families continue to search for or bury relatives, a day after President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in.

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Ex-NFL star QB Brady claims his dog is a clone

Tom Brady says his dog is a clone of his family's previous dog that died in 2023.

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How Israel is using ‘no war, no peace’ Lebanonisation model in Gaza

Since a 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israel has attacked Lebanon almost daily. Now, the pattern is repeating in Gaza.

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Jets trade Sauce Gardner to Colts: Last piece to Super Bowl puzzle? What's N.Y. thinking?

The 7-2 Colts are going all-in on a Super Bowl run while trading the CB was just part of the Jets' busy day.

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Scientists watch flare with 10 trillion suns’ light from massive black hole

The burst of energy was likely triggered when an unusually large star wandered too close to the black hole.

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WhatsApp launches long-awaited Apple Watch app

For the first time, WhatsApp users will be able to use their Apple Watch to get call notifications, read full messages, record and send voice messages, and view media content more clearly.

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Haaland says he's 'far off' Messi & Ronaldo

Erling Haaland has played down comparison between himself and modern footballing greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by saying "no-one" will get close to their goalscoring records.

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The GOP Civil War Over Nick Fuentes Has Just Begun

Tucker Carlson’s friendly interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes has led to a major reckoning in the Republican party.

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LIV Golf moving to 72-hole tournaments in 2026

LIV Golf announced Tuesday that its tournaments will be one round longer, moving to 72 holes, and generally begin on Thursdays starting in 2026.

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Sources: Jets trade DT Williams to Cowboys

The Jets have traded three-time Pro Bowl DT Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys in exchange for a No. 2 in 2026, a No. 1 in 2027 and DT Mazi Smith, sources told ESPN.

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Nvidia, Deutsche Telekom strike €1B partnership for a data center in Munich

Nvidia has signed a €1 billion partnership with Deutsche Telekom to set up an "AI factory" in Munich that aims to boost Germany's AI computing power by 50%.

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Smyth’s Der Wald and Respighi’s Lucrezia review – Wagner’s spirit presides over double bill

Silk Street theatre, London The UK premiere of Respighi’s 1937 work was paired with Ethel Smyth’s dark and dramatic Der Wald, both imaginatively staged by Stephen BarlowAs the near-capacity audienc...

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O'Sullivan knocked out of International Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the International Championship in the third round after a 6-5 defeat by fellow Englishman Jack Lisowski.

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Pfizer and Novo Nordisk sweeten offers for Metsera as bidding war intensifies

Improved pitches from both large pharma groups expected to be revealed later on Tuesday

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Three decades later, The Truman Show feels freshly disturbing – and astoundingly prescient

Peter Weir’s dystopian comedy, starring Jim Carrey as the unwitting star of his own reality TV series, takes on new resonance in the techno-capitalist eraGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email...

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U.N. Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Finds Slight Progress

Solar panels in China’s northern Inner Mongolia region. Rapid growth of clean energy technologies like solar panels and electric vehicles have slightly reduced forecasts of future emissions in plac...

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ClickUp adds new AI assistant to better compete with Slack and Notion

Core parts of the release were possible because of its acquisition of Qatalog.

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Alexa+ comes to the Amazon Music app

Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded assistant powered by AI, is coming to the music streaming app for iOS and Android devices.

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Premiere: Netflix’s New True Crime Doc Dives Into a Mother’s Mysterious Disappearance

The Carman Family Deaths, based on a 2021 WIRED story, chronicles what happened after a son was rescued following a boat accident off the New England coast.

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Gyokeres ruled out until after international break with injury

Viktor Gyokeres is unlikely to feature for Arsenal again until after the international break, with the club hoping he can return for the North London derby alongside Gabriel Martinelli. 

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Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney dies aged 84

Cheney became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history under George W Bush.

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Sabalenka to battle Kyrgios in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match

World number one Aryna Sabalenka to face ex-Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios in male vs female contest later this year.

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Three weeks till budget day – and Rachel Reeves is ‘being honest’ about tax, just in time | Marina Hyde

The chancellor is levelling with us about the pain to come. Is there anyone outside Planet Rachel who couldn’t see that truth two years ago? This would actually have been quite an understandable da...

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The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Unlike some smartwatches, a ring doesn’t need to be charged every day.

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Ukraine Moves to Revamp Military Service

A Ukrainian soldier from an artillery unit of the 59th Assault Brigade in the Dnipropetrovsk region of eastern Ukraine last month. Until now, the country’s troops have served under open-ended contr...

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Players in tears as coach dies during match

Mladen Zizovic, manager of Serbian top-flight side FK Radnicki 1923, dies after collapsing during a match.

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England drawn with Spain in World Cup qualifying

England are drawn with Spain in their qualifying group for the 2027 Women's World Cup as Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland all learn their opponents.

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Should ancient traditions guide our societies today?

Societies today stand divided—between old traditions that shaped us and new ways redefining how we live

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The art of the possible: the Nottingham art gallery being run by citizens’ assembly

New Art Exchange believes it is first cultural institution in world to hand permanent leadership to the community“I used to see this place on the street but I didn’t know what was here, I didn’t ev...

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Xi eyes deeper China-Russia ties despite ‘turbulent’ external conditions

Chinese leader meets Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing just days after his summit with US President Donald Trump.

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Bellamy 'focused on Wales' despite Celtic links

Craig Bellamy is "completely focused" on getting Wales to the World Cup despite being linked with Celtic, says FAW boss Noel Mooney.

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All’s Fair review – Kim Kardashian’s divorce drama is fascinatingly, existentially terrible

Not even Glenn Close can save this Ryan Murphy disaster from its dismal plots, clueless characters – and the worst kissing scenes ever filmedI did not know it was still possible to make television...

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Football Manager 26 review –a modern sim for the modern game

Sports Interactive; PC (version tested), PS5, Switch, XboxAfter a two-year wait, Football Manager 26 upgrades every aspect of the football sim, but it may take some getting used toYou can imagine w...

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Sources: Colts acquiring CB Gardner from Jets

The Indianapolis Colts are trading two first-round picks to the New York Jets for star cornerback Sauce Gardner, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Home nations discover Women's World Cup 2027 qualifying opponents

England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have learned who they will face in qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

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Scotland face Belgium, Israel and Luxembourg in World Cup

Scotland will face Belgium, Israel and Luxembourg in qualifying for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

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Drone strike hits funeral in Sudan, killing many mourners

The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.

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Can Trump legally stop federal funding to New York City if Mamdani wins?

Trump threw his support behind Cuomo and threatened to cut funding to the city if Mamdani won the mayoral election.

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Crimes against children in conflict zones surges in 2024: NGO

One in five children live in conflict zones and 520 million exposed to war, a record high.

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Will Trump’s support win Cuomo last-minute surge – or could it hurt him?

President Trump endorses Cuomo for New York mayor. But will his support help or hinder the former Democrat's campaign?

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Dick Cheney: Former US vice-president who helped lead 'war on terror'

The Washington insider whose vast experience of American politics was crucial to the presidency of George W Bush and widely seen as the architect of the "war on terror.

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What to Do in Seattle if You’re Here for Business (2025)

A tech industry guide to where to stay, eat, work, and play while visiting Seattle.

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The Mathematician Who Tried to Convince the Catholic Church of Two Infinities

In the late 19th century, Georg Cantor believed his new theory could help the Church understand the infinite nature of the divine. He miscalculated.

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What does the New York mayor do?

New Yorkers are electing a new mayor as President Trump threatens to cut federal funds if his pick loses.

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China sentences infamous Myanmar scam mafia members to death

The Bai family is among notorious crime gangs ensnared in a crackdown on scam networks.

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Reeves aims to prepare voters and markets for possible budget tax rises

Speech attempts to take back narrative with talk of ‘years of economic mismanagement’, Brexit and tariffsReeves avoids ruling out tax rises as autumn budget loomsBusiness live – latest updatesThere...

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Alan Bates reaches settlement over Post Office scandal

Sir Alan led a group of 555 subpostmasters who took part in a landmark group legal action against the Post Office.

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Dick Cheney, Powerful Vice President and Washington Insider, Dies at 84

As President George H.W. Bush’s secretary of defense, Dick Cheney, while never having served in uniform, helped redefine military policy after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War.

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Apollo shrugs off rate fears with surge in private credit loans

Lender originated $75bn in new loans in the third quarter, up 21% on last year

ft.com

Former US vice-president Dick Cheney dies aged 84

Republican played influential role in decisions to invade Afghanistan and Iraq

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Gopichand Hinduja, Britain’s richest man, dies

Billionaire industrialist whose dynasty owns Hinduja Group died after a long illness

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Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84

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Could Trump curb voters’ rights before 2026 US midterms?

President Trump seeks to change US voting mechanisms before next year's elections.

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Why the DOJ's cases against Trump for election interference never came to a jury

Injustice authors Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis say following Jan. 6, the cases against the former president were stymied by the FBI's desire to preserve its independence from politics.

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Kara Swisher Would Rather Work for Sam Altman Than Mark Zuckerberg

But ideally, the journalist and podcast host would rather not work for tech CEOs at all.

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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

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‘Russia will not attack any other European country’: Albanian PM Edi Rama

Al Jazeera interviews the Western Balkans leader as fears rise across Europe of a spillover effect from the Ukraine war.

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Coste, world's oldest Olympian, dies at age 101

Charles Coste, a gold medalist in cycling at the 1948 Games in London and the world's oldest living Olympian, has died. He was 101.

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Tell us: what 90s dance track would you gift to your teenager?

The John Lewis Christmas ad boy buys his dad a vinyl copy of the house track Where Love Lives by Alison Limerick. But what would be your choice?In the new John Lewis Christmas ad, a boy buys his da...

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Videos document alleged atrocities in Tanzania crackdown

Tanzanian activists say graphic videos offer proof government forces killed dozens of people protesting election result.

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Charles brothers and McCann out of NI qualifiers

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill will be without key midfield duo Shea Charles and Ali McCann for this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Luxembourg.

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The Lost Boys of Mercury review – heartbreaking film on the enduring wounds of church-school abuse

Clémence Davigo’s uncompromising film gives voice to three survivors of a French correctional school, and the difficult path towards healingGreat courage, physical and moral, is shown by the three...

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The Inside Story of How Gen Z Toppled Nepal’s Leader and Chose a New One on Discord

The revolution started on social media. It ended with protests, violence, and an online poll to pick the new prime minister.

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Sharp, subtle and effortlessly Lynchian: Diane Ladd had a potent star power

In a hugely successful TV and film career, her waitresses, neighbours, moms and daughters ranged from comedy to drama to David Lynch films, always with compelling authenticity• Diane Ladd, Oscar-no...

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5,500-year-old site in Jordan reveals a lost civilization’s secrets

After the collapse of the Chalcolithic culture around 3500 BCE, people in Jordan’s Murayghat transformed their way of life, shifting from domestic settlements to ritual landscapes filled with dolme...

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A New Type of Opioid Is Killing People in the US, Europe, and Australia

Nitazenes, a class of synthetic drugs 40 times more potent than fentanyl, are steadily becoming more common on both sides of the Atlantic.

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At least three dead as typhoon causes devastation in the Philippines

Typhoon Kalmaegi has flooded large areas, including entire towns on the island of Cebu.

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NYC mayoral election: Candidates, polls, results and what’s at stake

The election in the biggest US city has grabbed eyeballs globally. Its verdict could shape US politics.

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See the light: the beautiful, and radical, art of Anna Ancher

Dulwich Picture Gallery, London A solo exhibition devoted to the Danish painter who lived and worked in Skagen, a remote tip of northern Denmark, reveals her to be an artist of tenderness and visio...

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Sabalenka and Kyrgios set date for 'Battle of the Sexes' match

Aryna Sabalenka will take on Nick Kyrgios in a 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match in the United Arab Emirates on December 28.

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Doha declaration ‘booster shot for development’ amid global uncertainty: UN

UN chief says 700 million people live in extreme poverty as Qatar calls for doubling efforts to support Palestinians.

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‘How did we get here?’: documentary explores how Republicans changed course on the climate

In The White House Effect, now available on Netflix, archival footage is used to show how the US right moved from believing to disputing the climate crisisIn 1988, the United States entered into it...

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Amazon Oil Drilling Undermines Brazil’s Climate Credibility Before COP30

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil wants to reduce carbon emissions and deforestation, but has also wants to drill for oil in the Amazon region.

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There is a thriving shadow economy in Britain – but migrants are not to blame | Emily Kenway

While Labour is desperately trying to mimic Reform’s line on the cash economy, the blame lies solidly with ordinary people feeling the pinchAccording to politicians across all parties, something ca...

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‘I want to ride out on a unicorn every night’: swords’n’sorcery heavy metal band Castle Rat

Wielding fantasy weapons and splashing fake blood, the New Yorkers have even learned how to make chainmail outfits – and they’re already aiming to conquer stadiumsWhile many a rocker has cribbed fr...

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The EV Battery Tech That’s Worth the Hype, According to Experts

Major battery breakthroughs seemingly happen every day, but only some of that tech ever leaves the lab. WIRED breaks down what’s actually going to change EVs and what’s just a dream.

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Where did it go wrong for Still? And what next for Southampton?

Hovering just three points above the Championship relegation zone, four wins in 51 league games and now on the hunt for a new manager.

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Rachel Reeves avoids ruling out tax rises as autumn budget looms

Chancellor emphasises need to respond to challenges in speech intended to frame tough choices UK facesUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has refused to rule out tax rises in this month’...

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Chess world roiled by Naroditsky’s ‘unexpected’ death

Sudden passing of respected grandmaster and gifted communicator of chess leads to allegations of ‘cyberbullying’.

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Life and death on India’s toxic trash mountains – video

Towering above Delhi’s skyline, emitting an inescapable stench of rotting flesh, are giant mountains of rubbish. Several miles wide and more than 200ft (60 metres) high, they are visible from acros...

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2.7-million-year-old tools reveal humanity’s first great innovation

Researchers uncovered a 2.75–2.44 million-year-old site in Kenya showing that early humans maintained stone tool traditions for nearly 300,000 years despite extreme climate swings. The tools, remar...

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Could Reeves break a 50-year taboo by raising income tax in her Budget?

It is more than half a century since a chancellor chose to put up the basic rate of income tax.

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UK lawyers warn of ‘race to the bottom’ after Tory MP issues deportation threat

Top lawyers call for change in rhetoric that has left ethnic minority Britons fearful as politicians target migrantsUK politics live – latest updatesLeading British lawyers have warned of a politic...

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A New Light-Based Cancer Treatment Kills Tumor Cells and Spares Healthy Ones

By combining LED technology and nanomaterials, researchers have created a therapy that eliminates cancer cells using localized heat without damaging healthy tissue.

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Public servants are being targeted and MPs have been murdered. But we will prevent fear from destroying our politics | Dan Jarvis

A new law will restrict protests outside the homes of public office holders. The right to demonstrate is a given, but to menace private homes is just not right Every day, I hear appalling stories...

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'I'm always looking ahead' - Mboko eyes bright future

At the start of 2025, Victoria Mboko was ranked outside of the world's top 300. Now the teenager has cracked the top 20 after winning another WTA title.

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Video: Typhoon floods wash away cars and shipping containers in Philippines

Cars and shipping containers were washed away by floods caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines.

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There Was, There Was Not review – how four women’s dreams are destroyed by the shock of war

Emily Mkrtichian’s feature debut was shot in the now defunct republic of Artsakh, a tender, intimate meditation on the impermanence of lifeWith a title taken from the traditional opening phrase of...

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NYC mayoral election live: Mamdani leads polls against Cuomo, Sliwa

Mayoral race pits Democrat Zohran Mamdani against independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

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Sabalenka to face Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes'

World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face Nick Kyrgios in a 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match in Dubai later this year.

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Delhi's lonely African elephant was killed by rare rodent-borne virus

Shankar, a 29-year-old male elephant, died in September after spending much of his life in isolation.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi kills two people as it batters Philippines

Storm causes havoc as it hits centre of the country, displacing hundreds of thousands.

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Physicists uncover hidden “doorways” that let electrons escape

Scientists at TU Wien found that electrons need specific “doorway states” to escape solids, not just energy. The insight explains long-standing anomalies in experiments and unlocks new ways to engi...

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A look inside Egypt’s newly unveiled Grand Egyptian Museum

After two decades and an estimated cost of $1bn, the Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors to the public on Tuesday.

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I hope Rachel Reeves does raise income tax – there’s a way she can do it fairly | Ruth Curtice

The chancellor might need to break manifesto pledges and a 50-year taboo, but she has a chance to steer UK finances back on trackThere might be three weeks to go until Rachel Reeves presents her bu...

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Rachel Reeves to give speech preparing ground for budget tax rises – UK politics live

Chancellor to give Downing Street speech as markets open and is expected to be ‘candid’ about choices to fill fiscal gapLast night the Treasury released an extract from the speech that Rachel Reeve...

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Tax rises ‘inevitable’, thinktank warns, as Reeves set to warn markets of budget plans – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsReeves to lay groundwork for tax rises in ‘candid’ speech about budgetAnalysts at Goldman Sachs have predicted that Rachel Reeves’s budget...

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Thousands Flee Flooding as Typhoon Kalmaegi Slams Central Philippines

Vehicles piled up after flooding caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in Cebu City, the Philippines, on Tuesday.

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Trade me a goat for some turnips! Nothing is more outdated than the 2025 John Lewis Christmas advert

A child going into an actual shop and buying a vinyl? It will make you feel old and decrepit, and it’ll utterly bamboozle young people … but shut up – it’s Christmas!The weird thing about tradition...

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Sources: Cowboys near trade for Bengals' Wilson

The Cowboys are finalizing a trade to acquire linebacker Logan Wilson from the Bengals, sources told ESPN.

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Sunflowers may be the future of "vegan meat"

A collaboration between Brazilian and German researchers has led to a sunflower-based meat substitute that’s high in protein and minerals. The new ingredient, made from refined sunflower flour, del...

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Reeves to prepare ground for further tax rises in Downing Street speech

Chancellor will pledge to take ‘fair choices’ to reduce debt, protect NHS and cut cost of living

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Why the Cavaliers are doubling down despite two straight playoff disappointments

After two disappointing playoff exits, the Cavaliers aren't making any major changes to their schemes or plans. In fact, they're doubling down.

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Are the Spurs actually a contender? Debating four early-season storylines

ESPN national analysts Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton debate the biggest early-season questions about Victor Wembanyama, Austin Reaves, Cooper Flagg and more.

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MLB All-October team: The stars who ruled the 2025 playoffs

From playoff breakouts to World Series heroes, here's a full squad of players who shined brightest under the postseason lights.

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Mamdani promises to stand up to ‘bullies’ after Trump funding threat

At his final rally on Monday New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani vowed to resist US President Donald Trump’s threa

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Why aren't the Packers dominating everyone? Solak's Week 9 lessons, plus trade deadline bingo

Ben Solak sizes up the underperforming Packers, J.J. McCarthy's return, what could happen at the trade deadline and some Week 9 trends to watch.

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NHL Awards Watch: Eichel leading for MVP after one month

We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races after one month of the 2025-26 season.

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Brief Encounter at 80: why we’re still falling for David Lean’s 1945 romance

The story of hot tea and unconsummated love hails from a very different era – and was far from easy to make. Yet it remains a key influence for film-makers from Sofia Coppola to Celine Song, James...

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful vice presidents in American history, died Monday, according to a statement from his family. He was 84 years old.

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Tom’s Crossing by Mark Z Danielewski – House of Leaves author returns with a 1200-page western

A quarter century after that landmark cult novel, this new epic has aspects of brilliance but seems designed for academic study rather than readerly enjoymentIn this moment of cultural panic about...

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Fantaisie review – study of a modern Ophelia swamped by audiovisual overwhelm

Isabel Pagliai’s film introduces her central character Louise with a thrillingly eclectic blend of handheld footage and cascades of still imagesReminiscent of a dark fairytale, Isabel Pagliai’s fea...

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Norway’s oil fund to vote against Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal at Tesla

World’s largest sovereign wealth fund is a top ten investors at US electric vehicle maker

ft.com

Villeneuve: Piastri has already reached his limit in F1 title battle

Oscar Piastri has struggled to match his title rival and McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in recent weeks because he was "already at his limit," according to 1997 Formula 1 world champion Jacques Vil...

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President Trump facing a number of domestic challenges this week

After a week aboard, President Trump will confront a swirl of domestic challenges this week: pivotal elections in several states, Supreme Court tariff arguments and the ongoing government shutdown.

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Two dead as Typhoon Kalmaegi brings massive flooding in central Philippines

Residents seek refuge on rooftops, and cars float through flooded streets on the island of Cebu.

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Pawlett following in footsteps of heptathlon heroes

After a roller-coaster first World Championship in Tokyo, Abigail Pawlett has her sights set on joining Britain's Olympic heptathlon medallist club.

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Three key races, California's map and the Trump factor - what to watch in US elections

New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia hold elections, and California may join the redistricting war

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Shipping containers swept away in deadly Philippines floods

At least one person has died and residents were forced to seek shelter from the high water on rooftops.

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Breakthrough brain discovery reveals a natural way to relieve pain

Using powerful 7-Tesla brain imaging, researchers mapped how the brainstem manages pain differently across the body. They discovered that distinct regions activate for facial versus limb pain, show...

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Country diary: Pearls of the ocean that might just return to British shores | Mark Cocker

Holkham, Norfolk: A local company is attempting to revive not just European flat oysters, but a whole wealth of species on a nearby seabedIt sits on my desk as I write, a memento from our Norfolk v...

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Worker dies in Italy after rescue from partially collapsed medieval tower

The Romanian worker was trapped for hours under the rubble following the partial collapse of Rome's Torre dei Conti.

aljazeera.com

Ofwat letting water firms charge twice to tackle sewage, court to hear

River Action bringing legal action against water regulator over who should foot bill for firms’ past failures to investOfwat is unlawfully allowing water companies to charge customers twice to fund...

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Phillipson calls for ‘less public debate’ from EHRC on gender recognition rules

Minister responds to calls from watchdog’s chair to approve new guidance on transgender rights ‘as soon as possible’Bridget Phillipson has urged the equalities watchdog to focus more on helping min...

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‘We must change course’: a stark climate warning from the UN chief – podcast

As global leaders and environmental activists descend on Brazil for next week’s Cop30 climate summit, Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian’s global environment editor, Jon Watts, who recently sa...

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‘I can quiz for 17 hours a day!’: how Émilien became Europe’s greatest ever gameshow winner

The 22-year-old history student spent almost two years on a popular French quiz show – becoming a multimillionaire in the process. He discusses the importance of curiosity, frugality and 10-11 hour...

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Britain’s quantum software start-ups might be giants

Companies such as Phasecraft and Riverlane will need to be brave to remain independent

ft.com

Asian markets’ reliance on AI boom raises ‘bubble’ fears

Some investors grow concerned that region’s markets could be hit by downturn in US tech sector

ft.com

America votes: five states to watch in the off-year elections

Hundreds of polls will take place one year into Donald Trump’s second term

ft.com

The meaning of Zohran Mamdani

Will the New York mayoral favourite be a boon to the Democratic Party, or a millstone around its neck?

ft.com

From California to NYC: 4 races to watch this Election Day

Four races highlight this year's elections: a redistricting referendum in California, governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the mayoral contest in New York City.

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How one tech startup is giving cash to SNAP recipients

Propel makes a free app for people on food stamps. Now it's giving some of them $50 each, as some private companies, nonprofits, and individuals scramble to help.

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Jake Paul-Gervonta Davis boxing fight on November 14 cancelled

Jake Paul will seek another fight later in 2025 after his opponent Gervonta Davis was issued with a civil lawsuit.

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Here are the races to watch this Election Day

There are several big races to watch this Election Day. New York City will elect a mayor, New Jersey and Virginia will pick a governor and California will decide a consequential redistricting ballot.

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As voters head to the polls Tuesday, do Democrats have the advantage?

Do Democrats have an advantage going into Tuesday's elections? NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Faiz Shakir, chief political adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.

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As SNAP funding lapsed, a top official called the program 'corrupt'

The comments came as federal courts ordered the Trump administration to resume food assistance payments.

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Transfer rumors, news: Napoli 'aggressively pushing' for Man United's Mainoo

A midseason move for Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is in Napoli's sights. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead singer, dies aged 78

The musician, who also provided backing vocals on Suspicious Minds and When a Man Loves a Woman, died of cancer in Nashville on SundayDonna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a soulful mezzo-soprano who provide...

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George Banks, Convicted Mass Murderer, Dies at 83

George Banks in 1985.

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‘Making history’: Mamdani to voters on election eve as Trump backs Cuomo

Supporters say Mamdani on precipice of historic victory in New York City, but some voters say they are still undecided.

aljazeera.com

US airports hit by major delays from record-breaking government shutdown

Absences surge among US air traffic controllers, who have been working for more than a month without pay.

aljazeera.com

N Korea 'head of state' who served under three Kims dies

Kim Yong Nam, who is unrelated to Pyongyang's ruling dynasty, was seen as the North's face on the global stage.

bbc.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,349

Here are the key events from day 1,349 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

aljazeera.com

New evidence suggests Einstein’s cosmic constant may be wrong

Astronomers are rethinking one of cosmology’s biggest mysteries: dark energy. New findings show that evolving dark energy models, tied to ultra-light axion particles, may better fit the universe’s...

sciencedaily.com

Sister Jean 'was with us,' as Loyola wins opener

Loyola Chicago coach Drew Valentine could feel Sister Jean's presence during a Monday win over Cleveland State that was sealed when Deywilk Tavarez hit a 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds left in the Ramb...

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China offers tech giants cheap power to boost domestic AI chips

Beijing introduces grants that slash energy bills by up to half for some of country’s largest data centres

ft.com

Peru cuts ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-prime minister

Move comes after Betssy Chavez, who is on trial on coup charges, fled to the Mexican Embassy in Peru.

aljazeera.com

Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment

Campaigners say IVF treatment should be less stigmatised in the workplace and come with legal entitlements to time off

bbc.com

Mamdani, Cuomo or Sliwa? New Yorkers on their choice for mayor

The BBC asked voters in Manhattan who they think could deliver on their top priorities as the city heads to the polls on Tuesday.

bbc.com

Reeves to lay groundwork for tax rises in ‘candid’ speech about budget

Chancellor to promise ‘fairness and opportunity’ but will not repeat manifesto pledge on tax, after PM’s hint at breachRachel Reeves will lay the groundwork for a tax-raising budget that could brea...

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Here are the results in New York City's mayoral race

Voting concludes Tuesday in the race for New York City's mayor. Follow the live results.

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Here are the results in New Jersey's governor race

Voting concludes Tuesday in New Jersey's gubernatorial race. Follow the live results.

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Here are the results on California's Proposition 50, a redistricting ballot initiative

Voting concludes Tuesday in California's special election on a redistricting ballot initiative. Follow the live results.

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Making Multipolarity Work

How America should navigate a new global order.

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