Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-05

How 'incredible' Foden shone for Man City against Dortmund

Match of the Day's Leon Osman and Stephen Warnock analyse how Phil Foden shone in Manchester City's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad.

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'I will find a solution' - Swansea boss Sheehan

Alan Sheehan insists he will "find a solution" after defeat at Preston North End on Wednesday leaves Swansea City with only one win in six Championship matches.

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Snap shares jump after $400mn deal with AI start-up Perplexity

Social media group will integrate the artificial intelligence search engine within its app

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Libya Detains Former Prison Director Wanted for Crimes Against Humanity

The International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands.

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Putin says Russia may start nuclear weapons tests in response to Trump

Russian president asks officials to draft proposals amid fears of a new atomic arms race

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DoorDash shares drop 19% over heavy spending on tech upgrades

Food delivery app said acquisition of UK’s Deliveroo would contribute less to earnings than forecast

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Garnacho rescues point for Chelsea against Qarabag

Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho ends his European goal drought with an important equaliser as they draw 2-2 with a spirited Qarabag side in the Champions League.

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The hidden cost of Trump’s tariffs

Tariffs head to US Supreme Court, while US–India trade talks advance, and Indian factory workers pay the price.

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Arsenal thrash Slavia Prague to match club record

Watch highlights as Mikel Merino nets twice to help Arsenal get a comfortable win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League and match a 122-year club record of an eight consecutive clean sheets.

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Diaz scores twice and gets sent off as Bayern stun PSG

Luis Diaz nets twice before being sent off as Bayern Munich beat last season's champions Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes.

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Mamdani’s Global Roots

Zohran Mamdani in Queens, N.Y. yesterday.

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Marinakis on trial in Athens over inciting gang violence

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis goes on trial in Athens accused of instigating football violence and supporting a criminal organisation.

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Mamdani kicks off New York City transition after historic victory

Zohran Mamdani promises to form a 'capable and compassionate' admin, suggesting he will rely on courts to counter Trump.

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In ‘watershed moment’, Tesla board to vote on Musk’s $1 trillion package

Tesla has faced mounting challenges this year, with global sales declining and investor confidence wavering.

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Mexico president to seek charges after being groped on street

Claudia Sheinbaum says she is pressing charges because "a line must be drawn" against the harassment of Mexican women.

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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says China ‘will win’ AI race with US

CEO criticises western ‘cynicism’ while Beijing loosens regulations and cuts energy costs for data centres

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Chris Mason: The justice system is failing - the buck stops with Lammy

Problems in the prisons and the courts are not new but they are growing and the government doesn't have a grip on them.

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‘Time for us to step up’: What Zohran Mamdani’s win means to Ugandan youth

Ugandans are celebrating New York City Mayor-Elect, Zohran Mamdani’s historic ascension to city hall.

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The AI Data Center Boom Is Warping the US Economy

Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon are investing tens of billions in data centers. AI infrastructure is now a key driver of US economic growth.

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Tanzania election failed to comply with democratic standards: African Union

Bloc says ballot stuffing, internet blackout and politically-motivated abductions compromised the vote's 'integrity'.

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Apple nears deal to pay Google $1B annually to power new Siri, report says

Apple is turning to Google's technology to help revamp Siri and power a slate of upcoming features for the voice assistant.

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Israel’s focus on political drama rather than Palestinian rape victim

Leaked footage of rape of a Palestinian detainee last year leads to legal repercussions - but not for those accused.

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‘We’re leading the way’: Starmer defends plans for green economy before Cop30

PM defies critics calling for a slowdown as he flies to Brazil, where he may have frosty reception after opting out of tropical forest fundThe UK will lead on tackling the climate crisis, the prime...

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Mamdani says Republicans are scared he may fix affordability crisis

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani Republicans are scared the new mayor may actually fix the affordability crisis.

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Supreme Court appears sceptical of legal basis for Trump tariffs

Case could determine the future of the US president’s global trade agenda

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FIFA Will Award Its Own Peace Prize Next Month in Washington

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has cultivated a close relationship with President Trump, visiting the White House several times this year and presenting him with gifts.

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Resident doctors’ strike to go ahead after Wes Streeting’s last-ditch offer is rejected

Resident doctors in England will strike for five days next week after saying the health secretary’s latest offer was too limitedWes Streeting has failed in an attempt to end the long-running reside...

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Pinterest CEO touts open source AI: ‘tremendous performance’ with reduced costs

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready says open source AI is offering cost savings to the company, particularly in visual search.

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Meet the Chinese Startup Using AI—and a Small Army of Workers—to Train Robots

AgiBot is using AI-powered robots to do new manufacturing tasks. Smarter machines may transform physical labor in China.

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Lina Khan to co-chair NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team

Khan's appointment sends a message to the tech industry, whose most powerful players have already been critical of Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.

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Swiatek dumped out of WTA Finals by Anisimova

Amanda Anisimova fought past Iga Swiatek 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 6-2 in a winner-takes-all match at the WTA Finals on Wednesday to join Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals.

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London mayor’s message for Zohran Mamdani: ‘In our cities, hope and unity will always triumph’

Sadiq Khan says: ‘We are united by something far more fundamental, our belief in the power of politics to change people’s lives for the better’ While the soon-to-be first Muslim mayor of New York,...

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Bolivia top court orders release of former interim President Jeanine Anez

Supreme Court annuls right-wing leader's conviction for illegally assuming presidency after 2019 ouster of Evo Morales.

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The Guardian view on the Francis curriculum review: raising the right questions in a world with few certain answers | Editorial

In an age of increasingly capable machines, it makes sense for schools to value creativity and life skills as part of a well-rounded educationSocieties evolve and schools are under pressure to adap...

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Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of war

With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.

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Tinder to use AI to get to know users, tap into their Camera Roll photos

Tinder is testing an AI feature that learns about you from your Camera Roll photos.

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Trump tries to brush off election losses as Democrats hail mood shift

Republican governor says party suffered a ‘butt-whipping’ as voters delivered a rebuke to the president’s agenda

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Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Figured Out How to Channel Fandom

Much of the content about Mamdani online hasn’t come from his campaign or the dozens of political influencers invited to cover it. It has also come from fans.

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Democrats hit back and a winning message - four election night takeaways

It was an encouraging night for the Democratic Party who scored some decisive wins. Here's what we learned.

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US Supreme Court justices grill lawyer for Trump on legality of tariffs

Trump's administration is trying to defend his tariffs after lower courts ruled that he had exceeded his authority.

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Zohran Mamdani Just Inherited the NYPD Surveillance State

In addition to affordability, New York City’s mayor-elect will be forced to reckon with the NYPD’s sweeping mass surveillance operations.

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'I've never felt more free' - World Cup winner Heard

England and Gloucester-Hartpury centre Tatyana Heard says she has never felt more free after returning to her club as a World Cup winner.

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UK opts out of flagship fund to protect Amazon and other threatened tropical forests

Decision is bitter blow to Brazil ahead of fund’s launch at Cop30 – and an embarrassment to Prince William The UK will not contribute to a flagship fund for the world’s remaining tropical forests,...

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Philippines begins cleanup as Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 85

Residents say powerful storm brought 'raging' flash floods that destroyed homes, overturned cars and blocked streets.

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Mamdani’s win raises hopes of change in Uganda, the land of his birth

Zohran Mamdani's New York City win inspires people in Uganda, ruled by an authoritarian president for nearly 40 years.

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This Republican congressman wants to end gerrymandering for good

California voted to approve Prop 50, a measure to change election maps. Rep. Kevin Kiley, whose district will be impacted by the new map, has introduced legislation banning mid-decade gerrymandering.

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MP wants Elon Musk's chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs

SNP MP Pete Wishart says he is seeking legal advice over the "disturbing" AI-generated social media post.

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Why Milan clubs want a new stadium

BBC Sport looks at why it's time for AC Milan and Inter to "move into the future" and replace one of the world's most prestigious football stadiums with a new arena in San Siro.

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Google makes it easier to access AI Mode in Chrome on iOS and Android

Users will now be able to access AI Mode via a new dedicated shortcut button under the search bar when opening a "New Tab" page in Chrome.

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Microsoft built a fake marketplace to test AI agents — they failed in surprising ways

Researchers at Microsoft have developed a new simulation environment for testing AI agents, revealing surprising weaknesses in the current state-of-the-art.

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Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy wins fraud claim against tech boss

High Court finds Robert Bonnier lied ‘repeatedly’ to secure investment from tycoon

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Teenage wing Caluori to start for England A

Breakthrough teenage wing Noah Caluori can press his case for a senior Test call-up after being named in England A's starting XV to play an All Blacks XV.

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‘It’s for the girls and the gays!’ Rachel Sennott on her hilarious comedy about the grotty glamour of Gen Z life

After side-splitting viral videos led to breakout films Bottoms and Shiva Baby, the star gets frank about the darker side of ‘making it’ with I Love LA – a show so funny that choosing a best gag is...

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Mamdani supporters see an opening for more hopeful politics in his win

Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of America's biggest city. But voters who elected him say the hopeful tone and big ideas of Mamdani's campaign could resonate beyond New York City.

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Democrats Did Much Better Than Expected

WIRED talked to NBC’s Steve Kornacki about Tuesday's election results. He thinks Trump didn't do Republicans any favors.

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An eye fracture and a baby daughter - Lees' unusual Ashes

Matty Lees' Rugby League Ashes campaign has featured the pain of a fractured eye socket and the joy of a new baby daughter - all mixed in with frustration on the field.

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We can’t let the Tories sabotage this once-in-a-generation chance to reshape the world of work | Angela Rayner

The employment rights bill is in the Commons today. As Zohran Mamdani’s victory shows, people are desperate for policies that actually improve livesI started my working life as a care worker on cas...

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At least 11 killed in India train crash as rescuers recover bodies

At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured after a passenger train hit a cargo train near Bilaspur, India.

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What can Democrats learn from their victories in off-year elections across the U.S.?

Democrats won in a variety of races across the country by combining an anti-Trump message with a positive message on improving affordability.

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The Guardian has only ever published 15 zero-star reviews. Here they all are

As Kim Kardashian’s All’s Fair sets a new low for TV, we revisit every single thing our critics have mercilessly panned. Brace yourself for the Mount Rushmore of rubbish!Lucy Mangan’s Guardian revi...

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Ashes series whitewash 'simply cannot happen', says Oledzki

England's Mikolaj Oledzki says making sure the Ashes series against Australia finishes 2-1 feels almost "life or death" after the Kangaroos clinched the series win.

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The Price of Truth

Al Jazeera journalists risk everything to report on the Gaza war, facing loss, displacement and deadly attacks.

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Rybakina completes clean sweep in WTA Finals group

Elena Rybakina completes a clean sweep of her group at the WTA Finals with a straightforward victory over late call-up Ekaterina Alexandrova.

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Tyrone join calls for GAA to drop Allianz

Tyrone GAA have voted to support Offaly's motion which is asking for the GAA to end its association with Allianz.

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Rubio, Hegseth brief lawmakers on boat strikes as frustration grows on Capitol Hill

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed top lawmakers on Wednesday on a series of strikes conducted by the Trump administration on alleged drug boats.

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'One of us': Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

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Israel kills one in south Lebanon as Bekaa Valley still reels from war

Officials say missile hit a car in Burj Rahal town in Tyre district, the latest in series of attacks despite ceasefire.

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The Makropulos Case review: Ausrine Stundyte is magnetic in exhilarating – and funny – Janáček staging

Royal Opera House, LondonKatie Mitchell’s production wittily reinvigorates Janáček’s story of an immortal woman, via toxic masculinity and dating apps. Jakub Hrůša’s conducting draws out the music’...

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Colts energized by Sauce trade, eye CB's debut

Sauce Gardner joined his new Colts teammates and intends to play against the Falcons in Berlin if he clears concussion protocol.

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University of Pennsylvania confirms hacker stole data during cyberattack

Penn experienced a data breach on Friday as hackers sent messages boasting of the hack to the university community.

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British left-wingers overjoyed by Mamdani's victory in New York

Left-wingers like Jeremy Corbyn and Zack Polanski see it as a victory for their brand of socialism.

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Mediocre movies, millions in taxpayer cash: how scores of films from low-profile UK producers were funded mainly by public money

Creative industries are ‘crucial to the economy’ but film-making and tax have long had an uneasy relationship in BritainOnly the most geeky of movie buffs will have heard of him but Alan Latham is...

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This startup’s metal stacks could help solve AI’s massive heat problem

Alloy Enterprises has developed a new additive manufacturing technique that can improve liquid cooling performance while bringing it to new parts of the server rack.

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Trump: Republicans didn’t have good election night

US President Donald Trump admitted that the federal government shutdown hurt Republicans in Tuesday’s elections.

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The Simpsons has a​ long, weird ​love ​affair with ​video ​games

The Fortnite tie-in is only the latest in a longstanding relationship between The Simpsons and video games, showing how the hit sitcom has survived as a cultural iconAnd so Fortnite has done it aga...

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Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Protests, no away fans and 700 police

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Dozens dead after typhoon sweeps across Philippines

Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes in central Philippines.

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‘New York City Has Fallen’: MAGA Responds To Zohran Mamdani’s Victory With a Racist Freak Out

Republican lawmakers, right-wing influencers, far-right extremists, and conspiracy theorists pushed anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric after Zohran Mamdani’s victory.

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Zohran Mamdani wins: Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?

Zohran Mamdani's win in New York has been seen by many as a wake-up call for a listless Democratic party.

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What to Know About Kataib Hezbollah, the Iraqi Militia That Held Tsurkov Captive

A flag of the Kataib Hezbollah militia group was hoisted outside the American Embassy in Baghdad in 2019 during a protest to condemn airstrikes on their bases.

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'Players must nail individual drills' - Kelleher

Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher says players must fulfil their individual responsibilities if the squad is to bounce back in their three home autumn internationals after losing to New Zealand in Chic...

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LIVE: Mamdani victory stuns US politics as Democrats score big wins

Victories in Virginia, New Jersey, Georgia and California hand Democrats a boost, one year ahead of 2025 midterm vote.

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The federal shutdown and the Senate filibuster: What could happen now?

Trump wants the Senate to drop the filibuster rule so Republicans can end the shutdown with a simple majority vote.

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Melanie and Janet behind the beauty store counter: Victor Wedderburn’s best photograph

‘Melanie was my then wife – I couldn’t earn enough from photography, so we got a bank loan and opened the shop, with Janet as a partner. My photos from that time feel important now because that com...

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SoftBank, OpenAI launch new joint venture in Japan as AI deals grow ever more circular

SoftBank's joint venture with OpenAI that will localize and sell the AI company's enterprise tech to companies in Japan. And the first customer of this joint venture is going to be SoftBank itself.

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Zohran Mamdani’s Triumph in the NYC Mayoral Race Evokes Intense Reaction in Israel

Zohran Mamdani at his election night event at the Paramount Theater in Brooklyn.

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Zohran Mamdani victory shows how to defeat rightwing populism, says UK MP

Labour’s Luke Charters and Sadiq Khan hail result while Israeli minister warns New York ‘walking into the abyss’Liberal politicians outside the US have watched Zohran Mamdani’s election win as New...

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‘Green desert’: the farmers winning a battle with Brazil’s wood-pulp giant

Eucalyptus production is dominated by large multinationals that convert farmland and forest into monoculture plantationsRazor-straight rows of eucalyptus clones flank the Baixa Verde settlement in...

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No away fans, protests and 700 police - Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv explained

There will be a huge police presence when Aston Villa face Maccabi Tel-Aviv, but what's the issue and what might happen?

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Reform’s public-sector pensions plan could costs billions extra, union warns

Prospect says proposals to make payouts less generous would damage public finances rather than save moneyUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK’s plans to make public-sector pensions less gener...

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Archaeologists discover how oldest American civilisation survived a climate catastrophe

Experts find artefacts left behind in Caral showing how population survived drought without resorting to violenceArchaeologists in Peru have found new evidence showing how the oldest known civiliza...

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Miami's Suárez banned for kicking Nashville's Nájar

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez will be suspended for the final game in the Round One MLS playoff best-of-three series against Nashville SC.

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Judge orders White House to use American Sign Language interpreters at briefings

The National Association of the Deaf is celebrating a legal victory against the White House. A judge ordered ASL for briefings conducted by the press secretary or President Trump.

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Israel sets up checkpoint in Syria’s Quneitra in new breach of sovereignty

Israel has conducted more than 1,000 air strikes and more than 400 ground incursions in Syria since al-Assad overthrow.

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Attacked by Swarm of Wasps, American Father and Son Die in Laos

Daniel Owen, 47, and his son, Cooper, 15, died after being stung dozens of times last month by what appeared to be so-called murder hornets.

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Europe’s search and rescue bodies suspend contacts with Libyan counterpart

The newly-formed Justice Fleet has suspended contact with Libya's Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.

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The Marbles review – thoughtful outline of case for giving the Parthenon marbles back to Greece

David Wilkinson’s personal exploration of the issues open-mindedly examines both sides of a contentious political debateIn a very personal and thoughtful documentary, film-maker David Wilkinson rev...

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AI may fatally wound web’s ad model, warns Tim Berners-Lee

Web inventor warns reliance on AI agents threatens multibillion-dollar revenues for Google and Meta

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‘I could eat this podium with a fork and knife I’m so angry’: Kristen Stewart blasts neglect of female film-makers

The actor, whose forthcoming directorial debut The Chronology of Water spent eight years in development, said women in the industry should ‘print our own currency’Kristen Stewart has spoken out aga...

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Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York, challenges Trump

Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian to hold the post.

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Gaza toddler survives strike that killed his family during ceasefire

One-year-old is the sole survivor of an Israeli attack that killed his entire family during the Gaza ceasefire.

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Demolition of iconic San Siro stadium confirmed

The two Milan football clubs announce plans to demolish San Siro and build a new stadium - but they can they claw the back the gap with English clubs?

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NYC mayor-elect Mamdani won with “affordability” pledge

" In New York City, we have, in terms of the sheer volume of voters, the most since at least 1969."

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‘Everybody comes from a place of mundanity’: northern gothic, the strange music scene rooted in small-town Yorkshire and Lancashire

Lurking at the fringes of electronic music, artists such as Richie Culver, Rainy Miller and Iceboy Violet are confronting the alienation and deprivation of the UK’s north‘What kind of god builds a...

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Chatbots pose a risk to democracy

AI companies vowed not to support their use for voting choice so why are they recommending parties?

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Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz to reunite for new Mummy movie – reports

Fourth in the series will be directed by horror-comedy specialists Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, AKA Radio SilenceBrendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are to reunite for a new Mummy movie, th...

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Dick Cheney and the sanitising of a war criminal

As US media try to whitewash his legacy in death, the world continues to grapple with the horrors he helped unleash.

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US election results 2025: Key takeaways from historic night across the US

Democrats victorious in New Jersey and Virginia governor elections, California Proposition 50 vote, and mayoral races.

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Ex-England and Somerset batter Wilson retires

Somerset batter and former England World Cup winner Fran Wilson retires from all forms of cricket.

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How Arsenal are supporting teenage record-breaker Dowman

Max Dowman made his Champions League debut at 15 years and 308 days this week - this is how Arsenal are supporting his progress in every sense.

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The grace period is over – so what now for Kemi Badenoch, the ‘not Robert Jenrick’ Tory leader? | Henry Hill

Desperate to avoid another regicide, the party wanted to give Badenoch a fair crack. But a year in, that resolve is crumblingKemi Badenoch has recently marked her first anniversary as leader, and m...

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Democrats' 2025 election wins go beyond big races to places like Georgia, Pennsylvania

Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

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Mamdani and the new challenge for nation states

The metropolis and the heartland provoke each other into extremes, as the New York mayoral race shows

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‘Nothing revolutionary’ about Russia’s nuclear-powered missile: Experts

Putin has touted cruise missile Burevestnik and torpedo Poseidon as game-changing weapons as the Ukraine war rages on.

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New York City just elected Zohran Mamdani. What now? | Start Here

State assemblyman goes from a political unknown to the next mayor of New York City.

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Intensive livestock farms fail to declare climate impacts in ‘emissions scandal’

Local councils are giving the green light to large-scale pig and poultry farms with patchy or non-existent climate dataPlans for intensive livestock “megafarms” are omitting crucial climate impacts...

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Mamdani Walks Offstage to Bollywood Song After Victory Speech

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani with his mother Mira Nair at an election party at the Brooklyn Paramount theater.

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EU waters down climate target in last-ditch deal before COP30 in Brazil

Bloc agrees compromises to win over sceptical countries as climate concerns take backseat to trade and defence.

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Bellamy: Celtic links 'not on my radar' with full focus on Wales

Craig Bellamy says he remains fully focused on Wales and a World Cup play-off amid links with Celtic.

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Bibi Rukiya’s Restless Daughter review – Lorca’s matriarch sparks tragic dance of desire

The Place, LondonInspired by The House of Bernarda Alba, Amina Khayyam explores tensions between tradition, freedom, fear and loveI admire the work of Amina Khayyam. The Slough-based dancer and cho...

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Colossal Wreck review – sharp-eyed dispatch from the Kubrickian weirdness of Dubai during Cop28

Josh Appignanesi’s documentary follows the film-maker to the city built on oil money as it hosts the 2023 climate change summitFilm-maker and climate activist Josh Appignanesi brings us a riveting...

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Whisper Into This AI-Powered Smart Ring to Organize Your Thoughts

A new company called Sandbar has unveiled a smart wearable called Stream Ring, which uses a microphone to record your softly spoken thoughts. And it’s powered by—you guessed it—an AI chatbot.

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DP World Tour Play-Offs: Key info as Race to Dubai reaches thrilling finale

All you need to know as the DP World Tour reaches a thrilling conclusion with two play-off events determining the 2025 Race to Dubai champion...

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Former Meta employees launch Sandbar, maker of smart ring that takes voice notes and controls music

The company calls the ring "a mouse for voice" because it can take notes, help you interact with an AI assistant, and let you control music.

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Former Meta employees launch Stream, a smart ring that takes voice notes and controls music

The company calls the ring "a mouse for voice" because it can take notes, help you interact with an AI assistant, and let you control music.

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Palace charged by FA after Marinakis gun banner

The Football Association charges Crystal Palace with misconduct after fans unfurl a banner depicting Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.

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Why is Pakistan making India a key figure in its dispute with the Taliban?

Pakistan's fears over closer India-Taliban ties are influencing its approach to peace talks with Kabul, analysts say.

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Bigger than Zohran

A young socialist's path to mayor of NYC exposed divisions within the Democrats and groups shaping US elections.

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Ramsey left out of Wales squad as James receives call-up

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has been left out of Craig Bellamy's national team squad for their final two Group J World Cup qualifying matches.

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Man Utd's transfer strategy revealed: What have we learnt from Wilcox?

Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox has shed further light on how the club intend to navigate future transfer windows and why there are signs of progress at Old Trafford.

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Attack on funeral in war-torn Sudan’s Kordofan region kills 40, UN says

Reports of RSF attack on army-held el-Obeid emerge as paramilitary group on verge of launching an offensive on key city.

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Drink tea, tidy up and take action! Can advice from artists really improve your life?

As three self-help books chock full of arty wisdom are released, an art critic tests whether they can improve a seemingly lost cause: himYou’d think at this point I would have learned all the lesso...

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Davies back to lead Wales for crucial qualifiers

Tottenham defender Ben Davies returns from injury to lead Wales in their final World Cup qualifying games against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia, but Aaron Ramsey remains out.

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Superb Wu fightback sends Trump out in Nanjing

China's Wu Yize produces a sensational comeback from 4-0 behind to knock world number one Judd Trump out of the International Championship.

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Cargo plane crash sparks deadly fireball in Kentucky

Security camera video shows the moment a UPS cargo plane crashed on take-off in the US state of Kentucky.

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Moody 'overwhelmed' by support since MND diagnosis

Former England captain Lewis Moody thanks the public for the "wonderful" support since he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Gaza youth artist finds outlet for her trauma and grief from Israel’s war

Yara Youssef Abu Kweik, 16, is processing her emotions by painting scenes of suffering from her daily life.

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What to Know About Kataib Hezbollah, the Iraqi Militia That Held Tsurkov Captive

A flag of the Kataib Hezbollah militia group was hoisted outside the American Embassy in Baghdad in 2019 during a protest to condemn airstrikes on their bases.

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Fact check: Was listing candidates twice on NYC ballot a scam?

Elon Musk criticised New York’s election system, citing fusion voting, duplicate candidates and ID concerns.

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Brazil Proposes a New Type of Fund to Protect Tropical Forests

Morning mist in Carajás National Forest, Brazil. The proposal comes as global climate talks start this week in Brazil.

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A Woman Tells of Torture and 2½ Years of Captivity by an Iraqi Militia

Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli Russian doctoral student at Princeton University, endured two and a half years of captivity in Iraq, held in solitary confinement by a militia backed by Iran.

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A PowerWash Simulator sequel is exactly what we need right now

It may look like an unnecessary sequel, but even as someone who played the original cleaning game for a record-setting 24 hours straight, I’m hooked all over againDoes the world really need another...

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Great Barrier Reef could recover from rapid coral decline if global heating was kept to 2C, study finds

University of Queensland modelling warns of ‘grim future’ for corals once global temperatures cross thresholdSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereT...

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Does winning the Grand Slam of Darts help you win the Worlds?

Within seconds of winning the Grand Slam of Darts back in 2024, Luke Littler was installed as the bookmakers' favourite to win the World Darts Championship.

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Cruise ship that left woman to die on island boarded by investigators

Officials from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority boarded the Coral Adventurer on Wednesday morning local time.

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UN chief warns Gaza stabilisation force must have international legitimacy

Antonio Guterres tells Al Jazeera, ceasefire in Gaza remains 'fragile' as more aid is needed to 'eliminate famine'.

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Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Are Here

New diagnostic kits aim to revolutionize early screening of the disease, potentially allowing patients to receive treatments—such as monoclonal antibodies—sooner.

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Is now the best time to trade Austin Reaves?

A closer look at Austin Reaves' incredible early-season production, and whether it's wise for fantasy managers to trade him now.

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In Mamdani's New York win, India's Nehru finds an echo

At his New York victory rally, Zohran Mamdani gave a nod to Nehru’s iconic speech marking India's independence.

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David Lammy to take PMQs after Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises in budget – UK politics live

Deputy PM stands in for Keir Starmer, who has flown to the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil, and will address fallout from Reeves’ pre-budget speech yesterday Good morning. David Lammy will get his f...

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LPGA to sanction Saudi-backed Vegas tourney

Saudi Arabia finally has a deal with American golf under an agreement announced Wednesday for the LPGA Tour to co-sanction a PIF Global Series event at prestigious Shadow Creek in Las Vegas next sp...

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Modified court and one serve each - Sabalenka v Kyrgios polarises opinion

Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka will face controversial Australian Nick Kyrgios in a Battle of the Sexes-style event.

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Other People’s Fun by Harriet Lane review – darkly comic tale of envy and revenge in the Insta age

The worlds of the haves and the have-nots clash, in a toxic friendship between two women brought together by a school reunionOf all the seven deadly sins, envy is the last to be commodified. You ca...

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Odyssey review – estate agents, cocaine and mental collapse in a chaotic London thriller

Polly Maberly is riveting as a deluded realtor spiralling out of control in director Gerard Johnson’s jagged, blackly comic follow-up to MuscleDirector Gerard Johnson’s last feature was the impress...

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Turning CO2 into clean fuel faster and cheaper

A new copper-magnesium-iron catalyst transforms CO2 into CO at low temperatures with record-breaking efficiency and stability. The discovery paves the way for affordable, scalable production of car...

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Israeli army, settlers strike 2,350 times in West Bank last month: Report

‘Cycle of terror’ spikes as Higher Planning Council set to advance plans to build 1985 new settlement units.

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Longest US government shutdown leaves millions without food aid or pay

The US government shutdown has now lasted for 36 days, making it the longest on record.

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Britain’s ‘fit note’ system faces shake-up to get more people back to work

The reform will reinforce a new drive by employers to step up workplace health provision

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Women's boxing divisional rankings: New No. 1 at junior middleweight

Mikaela Mayer is ranked in two divisions following her win over Mary Spencer at 154 pounds. Here are the latest ESPN divisional rankings.

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Bottom 10: Georgia Tech's perfect season wrecked

As the chill of November hits, we're used to being left out in the cold at the Bottom 10.

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A 480-million-year-old parasite still infects oysters today

Researchers discovered fossil evidence showing that spionid worms, parasites of modern oysters, were already infecting bivalves 480 million years ago. High-resolution scans revealed their distincti...

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What we're hearing after the NFL trade deadline: Intel from around the league

What's the fallout from the Jets' blockbuster trades? What about other moves that did or did not happen?

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USWNT big board: Girma, Rodman injuries cloud 2027 World Cup plans

If the 2027 World Cup started today, which players would be on the UWSNT roster? Jeff Kassouf takes a look at who is -- and who isn't -- going to make the cut.

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New-look New York: Can this version of the Knicks win the East?

These aren't your Thibs-era Knicks. Is that a good thing? ESPN's NBA insiders dive into New York's uneven 4-3 start.

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Ireland's Beirne cleared as red card rescinded

Tadhg Beirne is available to play for Ireland this weekend against Japan after the red card he received in the defeat by New Zealand on Saturday is rescinded.

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5 takeaways from the 2025 elections. And, the shutdown now the longest in U.S. history

The 2025 elections were good to Democrats with wins in several major races, including governor's races in two states. And, the ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history.

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How the high-contact, high-octane Blue Jays nearly took down a baseball superpower -- and how it could change MLB

Toronto almost dethroned the mighty Dodgers by prioritizing contact. Will other teams follow the model?

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Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns

The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.

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Celebrity chefs urge Britons to ‘bang in some beans’ to boost legume consumption

Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and major supermarkets want to double amount of beans Britons eatMagic beans: the protein-rich superfood in a potful of top chefs’ recipesJamie Oliver and...

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Just Stop Oil protesters convicted after being denied right to state climate facts

Lawyers call for clarity over law as six are found guilty while being stopped from using defence used by fellow activistsSix environmental protesters were convicted after they were denied the abili...

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‘A shot of adrenaline’: readers pass on 90s club classics to new generations

With the latest John Lewis Christmas ad sparking nostalgia, readers share which 90s hits are worth partying toIn the new John Lewis Christmas ad, a young son gifts his dad a vinyl copy of the track...

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Wings by Paul McCartney review – a brilliant story of post-Beatles revival

A compelling oral history traces the rise one of the most successful bands of the 70s from the ashes of a creative breakupThe Beatles learned how to be Beatles together. From 1963 to 1970, the grou...

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Belén review – gripping true story of woman unjustly accused of illegal abortion

In Argentina a lawyer fights to free a working-class woman jailed after the miscarriage of her baby in this heartfelt retelling Belén is a pseudonym; in 2014, a 25-year-old woman arrived at a hospi...

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Who makes the Olympic hockey cut? Roster predictions for U.S., Canada, more

The NHL is back at the Games (Feb. 11-22). Here's a look at which players will make the cut for the big five.

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Zohran Mamdani elected New York mayor – vows to serve all communities

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City’s first Muslim mayor.

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Democrats sweep key races across the country

Democrats celebrated major victories in key races across the country Tuesday night, winning gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as New York City's closely watched mayoral race.

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Analyst Larry Sabato talks about Tuesday's election results and what they mean

NPR's Leila Fadel discusses the issues and influences that defined Tuesday's election wins and losses with University of Virginia political analyst Larry Sabato.

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Rep. Mikie Sherrill talks about becoming New Jersey's next governor

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill will be New Jersey's next governor, defeating a Trump-backed Republican challenger Tuesday. NPR speaks to her about the win.

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Mikie Sherrill says New Jersey voters want 'leadership' in face of Trump's challenges

Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy pilot, says voters chose her to lead and address affordability at a time when many New Jersey residents feel challenged by the Trump administration.

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TV tonight: Ashley Jensen is back solving murders in Shetland

DI Ruth Calder investigates the killing of a retired social worker. Plus: the final episode of scandal drama The Hack. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC OneOne minute you’re moaning to your...

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'More data than ever, but does it help managers?'

In his BBC Sport column, Tony Pulis looks at the increase in data in recruitment, sports science and medicine in football and examines whether it helps managers or not.

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Thinktanks urge Rachel Reeves to overhaul ‘broken’ tax system

Coalition says ‘arbitrary and nonsensical’ rules are penalising work and discouraging investmentThinktanks from across the political spectrum are urging Rachel Reeves to use this month’s budget to...

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Economic policy is one thing Nigel Farage can’t crib from the Donald Trump playbook | Rafael Behr

The Maga model, based on the US’s exorbitant market privileges, can’t be imported to Britain. That’s going to be a problem for Reform UKNigel Farage loves a gamble. In his 2015 memoir, The Purple R...

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Britain’s red-tailed bumblebees may have an unlikely saviour in solar farms

Though intensive farming has ravaged its habitat, could sensitive planting at energy sites aid the species’ revival?November is when bumblebees disappear for the winter. One of the most common of t...

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Low-income areas in England and Wales face worst air pollution, analysis finds

Exclusive: Experts say impact on people of colour and those who do not drive is ‘grave environmental injustice’Air pollution in England and Wales has fallen, but the poorest neighbourhoods are stil...

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Canon Promo Codes: 10% Off | November 2025

Save an extra 10%, plus $1,000 on cameras, lenses, and more with Canon coupons for new and refurbished tech.

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Mayer urges Price to take undisputed fight next

Mikaela Mayer has urged Lauren Price to take the undisputed welterweight world championship fight with her next.

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Norris the new favourite in F1's title race as crunch time looms

Formula 1's three-way title race resumes this weekend in Brazil with a different McLaren driver at the top of the standings for the first time in over six months.

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Watch: US election night's big winners… in 90 seconds

Zohran Mamdani, who will become New York City's youngest mayor since 1892, said in his victory speech that his win was a 'mandate for change'.

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Wall Street offers cautious support to NY mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Financiers extend olive branch to the city’s new leader after earlier scepticism

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Live: Israeli air attacks, shelling, demolition campaign hit southern Gaza

Southern Gaza witnesses raids, intensive artillery shelling as Israel continues its attacks, violating the ceasefire.

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Mamdani wins New York as Democratic electoral sweep deals blow to Trump

Republicans were defeated in New Jersey and Virginia as voters rebuke US president’s party

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‘A meeting of voices’: flotillas head into Belém ahead of Cop30 climate summit

Indigenous leaders, environmental activists and forest defenders are determined to make this a summit like no other A day into a river voyage between Santarém and Belém, a dozen or so passengers o...

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Goldman Sachs doubles down on MoEngage in new round to fuel global expansion

MoEngage already has customers across 75 countries, with North America being its biggest business driver.

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Frozen for 6 million years, Antarctic ice rewrites Earth’s climate story

Scientists discovered 6-million-year-old ice in Antarctica, offering the oldest direct record of Earth’s ancient atmosphere and climate. The finding reveals a dramatic cooling trend and promises in...

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Deutsche explores hedges for data centre exposure as AI lending booms

Executives discussing options including shorting basket of artificial intelligence stocks or using derivatives to transfer risk

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‘The sheer ineptitude has been staggering’: what we learned from The Celebrity Traitors

Alan Carr achieved national treasure status, the hierarchies of fame were laid bare and Celia Imrie proved an accomplished banshee. Why were they all so useless at the round table, though? Read on...

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From the archive: A drowning world: Kenya’s quiet slide underwater – podcast

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2022: Kenya’s great lakes are flooding, in a...

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‘I thought ‘Bond girl’ was such a demeaning term’: Famke Janssen on acting, ambition and Woody Allen

She came to prominence as a model, before starring as Xenia Onatopp opposite Pierce Brosnan’s 007. Then, instead of pursuing glamorous roles, she got gritty. She discusses sexism, success and why s...

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The government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history. See how it compares

As the government shutdown stretches its way into the record books, Americans are feeling its worsening impacts.

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How an enduring debate over healthcare sparked a now record-long shutdown

At the heart of the impasse is a debate about expiring subsidies for health insurance. It's the latest chapter in a fight over Obamacare that has dominated Congress since the law was signed in 2010.

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From Abigail to Zohran, here's what you need to know about the 2025 elections

Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party.

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Supreme Court enters the lion's den on Trump tariffs

The case has potentially profound economic consequences for the country and the presidency.

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Morning news brief

Democrats win gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, Zohran Mamdani will be the next mayor of New York City, California voters approve a new congressional map.

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Democrats win governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia

Among the first statewide votes since President Trump returned for a second term, two Democrats have won the gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia.

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Zohran Mamdani wins historic New York City mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, will be the next mayor of New York City. NPR's A Martinez speaks to WNYC'S Brigid Bergin about the race that energized young voters and the challenges he faces.

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From Abigail to Zohran, what you need to know about the 2025 elections

Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor contests in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting their future identity.

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California voters approve ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map

California voters easily approved Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional map to favor Democrats and counter Trump-backed redistricting in Texas.

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Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., on California voters approving a new congressional map

Rep. Suzan DelBene, who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, talks about California voters approving a new congressional map and what it means for Democratic redistricting efforts.

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At least seven people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky

At least 11 people were injured when the plane exploded during takeoff near Louisville International Airport.

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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid plot Vinícius Júnior exit

Vinícius Júnior's days at Real Madrid could be numbered. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Dark matter may be lighting up the heart of the Milky Way

Researchers using new simulations suggest that the Milky Way’s past collisions may have reshaped its dark matter core. This distorted structure could naturally explain the puzzling gamma-ray glow l...

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US kills two more people in latest strike on vessel in the Pacific

Legal experts says US attacks amount to extrajudicial killing even if those targeted are suspected of drug trafficking.

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NVIDIA, Qualcomm join U.S., Indian VCs to help build India’s next deep tech startups

Qualcomm Ventures has joined six Indian venture firms, collectively adding more than $850 million to boost India’s deep-tech ecosystem.

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At least three killed in UPS cargo plane crash at Louisville airport in US

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said 11 people have also been injured and the number of casualties is likely to increase.

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Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await

He has vanquished the entrenched Democratic establishment, but the new mayor can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.

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Trump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat

The attack Tuesday killed two people aboard the vessel, Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration's campaign in South American waters up to at least 66 people.

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Zohran Mamdani projected to win New York City mayoral election

It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and Muslim to lead the city.

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Global stocks fall as US sell-off over AI valuations spreads

Decline in Asian markets led by companies most exposed to demand for artificial intelligence

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Zohran Mamdani elected as New York mayor in historic win

Mamdani will be the first Muslim and South Asian to lead America's largest city after a win over Andrew Cuomo.

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Smoke hangs over Louisville after deadly plane crash

Three people have died and officials expect more fatalities after a UPS plane crashed during takeoff.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,350

Here are the key events from day 1,350 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Radiohead review – bards of the apocalypse return for a brutal bacchanal

Movistar Arena, MadridPowered by a pounding rhythm section, the crowd dance to even the tricksiest drum patterns at Radiohead’s first gig in seven years – one that demonstrates the pure joy this ba...

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Why a popular Hindu temple in India is mired in gold theft row

The Kerala high court says some of the Sabarimala temple idols have been stripped of their gold covering.

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Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn - will shareholders agree?

The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.

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Preds irked as Wild net winner with net displaced

The Minnesota Wild scored a controversial overtime goal with the net displaced Tuesday night, and the Nashville Predators, who fell 3-2, addressed it after the loss, with coach Andrew Brunette sayi...

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Ros Atkins on… A year since Trump’s election victory

A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.

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NYC mayoral election results live: Polls closing soon in Mamdani-Cuomo race

Results expected shortly after polling stations close at 9pm on Tuesday (02:00 GMT on Wednesday).

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Othello review – David Harewood makes a commanding return to landmark role

Theatre Royal Haymarket, London Harewood is captivating alongside Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald but Tom Morris’s stylish staging could probe greater depthsDavid Harewood was the first Black act...

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‘Young people can come in and have life-changing moments’: Gus Casely-Hayford on V&A East, a new museum for Gen Z

The director wants London’s long-awaited institution to ignite creative passion in the Gen Z visitors it’s aimed at. As he unveils the building and its ‘unapologetically diverse’ contents, can he p...

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New set of forest towns to be built between Oxford and Cambridge

Communities in the middle of new national forest to show how housebuilding can be delivered alongside natureA new set of forest towns will be built in the area between Oxford and Cambridge, nestled...

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Solar geoengineering in wrong hands could wreak climate havoc, scientists warn

Blocking the sun may reduce global heating – but ‘rogue actor’ could cause drought or more hurricanes, report findsSolar geoengineering could increase the ferocity of North Atlantic hurricanes, cau...

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The Case for Trump’s Second-Term Foreign Policy

Peace through strength is delivering stability and security.

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The Slow Death of Russian Oil

Why Ukraine’s campaign against Moscow’s energy sector is working.

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