The Celebrity Traitors final review – what an absolute blinder!
The first series came to a sensational, phenomenal and genuinely mind-boggling conclusion … by ruining the greatest love story of our ageDid he play a blinder? Or did the faithfuls just play really...
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Chris Sacca’s VC firm is raising a second nuclear fusion fund
With fusion advances showing real promise, Lowercarbon Capital plans to double down.
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Shirley Valentine gave Pauline Collins a role to match her talent. She seized it with style and glee
The film for which the actor, who has died aged 85, is best-remembered is also that in which she was afforded most airtime. If only more film-makers had managed to channel her warm, sharp charmPaul...
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Sri Owen, Who Popularized Indonesian Cuisine, Dies at 90
Settling in England as a young woman, she turned her nostalgia for the food of her youth in Sumatra into a career as an influential cookbook author.
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UNSC votes to drop sanctions on Syria’s al-Sharaa ahead of Washington visit
Fourteen members of the UN Security Council voted in favour of the US-drafted resolution. China abstained.
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US money market at risk of fresh bout of stress, Wall Street banks say
Federal Reserve may need to begin asset purchases if short-term rates flare up again
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Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around usAs world leaders gather in Brazil this year for Cop30 – the first Am...
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Villa game goes off without major incident
With disruptive protests expected, Sky Sports News' Rob Jones says Aston Villa's Europa League game against Maccabi Tel Aviv was played without any major incidents.
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UN lifts sanctions on Syrian president ahead of White House visit
US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said the move sent a "strong political signal" that Syria was in a "new era".
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In Gaza, a woman searches for her husband and brother among the corpses
Israa al-Areer's searches through bodies returned by Israel for husband and brother missing since start of war on Gaza.
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Elon Musk's $1tn pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders
The richest man in the world will get hundreds of millions of new shares if he hits his targets.
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American football player Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24
Marshawn Kneeland, a second-year player, had scored his first career touchdown Monday.
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Stanley Chesley, Class-Action Lawyer Called ‘Master of Disaster,’ Dies at 89
He won billions of dollars for plaintiffs in major suits against corporations but was disbarred for siphoning money from clients.
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Laude Institute announces first batch of ‘Slingshots’ AI grants
Slingshots AI grants provide resources that would be unavailable in most academic settings. Its debut program has 15 startups focused on AI evaluation.
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Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange fire as ceasefire talks resume in Turkiye
The truce talks are aimed at finalising a ceasefire reached in Qatar last month following deadly clashes.
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Iran Sentences Iranian American Jewish Man to Prison, Family Says
Kamran Hekmati of Long Island was arrested for visiting Israel 13 years ago to celebrate his son’s bar mitzvah, they said.
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Sick children from Gaza arrive in Italy for medical treatment
Italy is welcoming 19 children who were evacuated from Gaza by the World Health Organization.
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Dutch court rejects bid to halt arms exports to Israel over Gaza war
Hague Court of Appeal says gov't has 'considerable discretion' to determine foreign policy, national security issues.
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'Mentality, approach & preparation have improved'
Lando Norris says he owes his return to the lead of the world championship to improved consistency in the past couple of months.
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The Celebrity Traitors final – live
The first ever star-based version of the BBC smash hit ends tonight. Will the faithful finally get their act together? Or will the traitors continue to fool everyone except Joe Marler?For those of...
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Djokovic claims 200th indoor win to reach semi-finals in Athens
Novak Djokovic claimed the 200th indoor win of his career as he beat Nuno Borges 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 to reach the Athens Open semi-finals.
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Google to buy carbon credits from massive Amazonian reforestation project
The deal is the first selected by the Symbiosis Coalition, an advance market commitment founded to seed the market for nature-based carbon removal.
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Amazon launches an AI-powered Kindle Translate service for ebook authors
Kindle Translate, an AI-powered translation service, is designed to broaden the reach of ebook authors.
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Climate Diplomacy and Hardball Tactics
The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, at the climate summit in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday.
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Edward Arrigoni, 91, Dies; His ‘Cop-Shot’ Charity Rewards Tipsters
A bus company executive, he founded an organization that offers $10,000 for information on gunmen who assault police. Its posters are ubiquitous in the New York area.
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Sam Altman says he doesn’t want the government to bail out OpenAI if it fails
The furor over Sarah Friar's comments grew so loud that Trump's AI Czar David Sacks weighed in.
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Tony Harrison, British Poet of the Working Class, Dies at 88
The poet Tony Harrison in 2008. He was celebrated for writing about the miners, mechanics and shopkeepers of his native Yorkshire, in north-central England.
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Messina Group seeks to sell stake in lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson
US political consultancy bought a 20% share of Global Counsel in 2024 but wants to end partnership in wake of Epstein affair
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Sora for Android saw nearly half a million installs on its first day
Sora's Android launch is off to an auspicious start, new data shows.
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Lula Hitches a Ride to the COP30 Climate Talks in a Chinese E.V.
A factory in Camaçari, Brazil, assembling vehicles for BYD, the Chinese manufacturer of the electric car that took President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Belém...
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Police make six arrests ahead of Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
West Midlands Police have made six arrests as part of their operation ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League fixture with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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Ed Moloney, Chronicler of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, Dies at 77
He wrote a history of the Irish Republican Army and directed a project that secretly collected oral histories of paramilitary fighters.
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Trump Officials Accused of Bullying Tactics to Kill a Climate Measure
Nations were poised to approve the first fee on pollution from ships. That’s when the Trump administration began the threats.
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Sabalenka knocks out Gauff on way to reaching semis at WTA Finals
Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff in straight sets to book her place in the last four at the WTA Finals and eliminate the reigning champion from the season-ending tournament.
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Paramilitary Accepts Sudan Truce Plan, but the Military Has Not
A man who fled violence in El Fasher, at a makeshift clinic run by Doctors Without Borders in North Darfur, Sudan, on Monday.
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Nandy apologises to No 10 for breaching code in regulator appointment
Culture secretary ‘deeply regrets error’ after inquiry finds failures in declaring past donations by watchdog nomineeLisa Nandy, the culture secretary, has apologised to Keir Starmer after an inqui...
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UK interest rates coming closer to levelling out, BoE governor says
Bailey’s comments on market pricing suggest the country may settle at a higher rate than in the US or Eurozone
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Amazon lakes hit ‘unbearable’ hot-tub temperatures amid mass die-offs of pink river dolphins – study
Droughts and heatwaves causing water in some areas to reach 41C, killing fish and endangered dolphins, say researchersAmazonian lakes are being transformed into simmering basins hotter than spa bat...
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The Guardian view on mistaken prisoner releases: a broken system not human error | Editorial
Recent cases of prisoners let go by mistake rightly disturb the public. But they reflect the overstretched and underfunded criminal justice architectureAny mistaken release of a prisoner is a blow...
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COP30: World leaders take aim at Trump for climate inaction
World leaders address COP30 climate summit in Belém and take aim at Trump record on climate change.
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Paul Ignatius, 104, Navy Secretary and Vietnam-Era Defense Official, Dies
Paul Ignatius was sworn in as secretary of the Navy in 1967 by Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara. Mr. McNamara had recruited him for government service as one of his “whiz kids” from the world o...
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RSF says it agrees to mediators’ ceasefire proposal in Sudan war
Paramilitary says it will accept a ceasefire proposed by the Quad mediators - the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE.
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Ex-WR Brown arrested in Dubai, extradited to U.S.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was taken into custody on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami.
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Why doesn’t Lammy just bring in a new policy of accidentally jailing people?
Justice secretary seemed to be the only person not being released, as he hid from questions about latest prison mishapsIt was a message of defiance. A show of strength from the justice department....
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Israel pounds southern Lebanon with drone, airstrikes
Video shows Israeli drones launching airstrikes in southern Lebanon Thursday. At least one person was killed in Toura.
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Minister broke rules over football watchdog appointment
A report finds she should have declared David Kogan's donations to her Labour campaign earlier than she did.
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Meta brings its short-form video feed of AI slop to Europe
Meta says that since the launch of Vibes, media generation in the Meta AI app has jumped more than tenfold.
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Sequoia’s shake-up may be a VC turning point
Turnover of leaders shows how hard it can be to ride out the vicious financial and tech cycles
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Sabalenka roars past Gauff to join Pegula in WTA Finals last four
Aryna Sabalenka roars past Coco Gauff to avenge her French Open final loss and secure her place in the WTA Finals last four alongside Jessica Pegula.
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Shirley Valentine actor Pauline Collins dies aged 85
Family pays tribute to actor who was ‘bright, sparky, witty presence on stage and screen’The Shirley Valentine actor Pauline Collins has died aged 85, her family has announced.She died peacefully,...
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BC's 'Red Bandana' uniforms, UCF's 'Space Game' look leads Week 11 CFB threads
Boston College, UCF and Marshall will all be wearing uniforms that have deeper meaning in Week 11.
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Russian soldier sentenced to life in jail in unprecedented Ukrainian trial
In the first ruling of its kind, Dmitry Kurashov was found guilty of killing an unarmed Ukrainian soldier who had surrendered.
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Angelina Jolie’s Driver in Ukraine Is Taken Away for the Draft
Angelina Jolie in Rome last month for a film festival. She has visited many conflict zones around the world in the past two decades.
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Greek coastguard chief to be prosecuted over deadly migrant shipwreck
Vice Adm Tryfon Kontizas is one of four senior coastguard figures to face manslaughter charges over the 2023 disaster.
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Giants' Gano laments injury issues, death threats
Giants kicker Graham Gano, who missed a critical field goal in last Sunday's loss to the 49ers while dealing with a herniated disc in his back, admits being frustrated with the ill will and death t...
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Sudan's RSF militia says it agrees to humanitarian ceasefire
The group issued the statement after an 18-month siege of the city of el-Fasher in the western Darfur region.
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Norrie wins three-setter once again to make semis
Britain's Cameron Norrie wins a third successive three-set match to reach the Moselle Open semi-finals.
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Sauce content with new team, set for Colts debut
The Colts said cornerback Sauce Gardner has cleared the concussion protocol and is expected to play Sunday against the Falcons in Berlin.
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Win over Littler a big confidence boost - Greaves
Beau Greaves says her landmark win over world champion Luke Littler has given her fresh belief as she prepares for several big tournaments.
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John Russell Taylor, 90, Dies; Cultural Critic and Hitchcock Biographer
John Russell Taylor in an undated photo. As a critic, he wrote about theater, painting, fashion and cinema.
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Van der Merwe left out as Steyn starts on wing for Scotland vs NZ
Duhan van der Merwe, Jamie Ritchie and Zander Fagerson are all notable absentees from Scotland's 23-man squad for Saturday's Murrayfield showdown with New Zealand.
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Ignore the howls around pay-per-mile, chancellor. We can’t afford not to tax electric cars
The issue of how motoring taxes should change as we decarbonise the economy has been dodged for too long. Car salesmen need to get real If you want a document to give you sleepless nights, the Offi...
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Giving a review zero stars sets a dreadful precedent. But here are the one-star shockers I’d downgrade | Peter Bradshaw
A singularly horrendous TV show has crashed the star-rating review economy. But if zero stars is the new benchmark for critical rage, three films deserve the big 0
Kim Kardashian’s world-historica...
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Appeal to stop ostrich cull dismissed by Canada's top court
The farmers have few legal options left, as officials say they will now kill more than 300 ostriches.
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Beau Greaves 'wouldn't say no' to Premier League spot
Beau Greaves has been quietly dominating the women's darts scene for the last few years, but after beating Luke Littler in the semi-finals of the World Youth Championships she hasn't been able to h...
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Lucy Powell says Labour must stand by promise not to raise key taxes
New deputy leader also calls on government to lift two-child benefit cap urgently and in full• UK politics live – latest updatesLucy Powell, Labour’s new deputy leader, has said the government shou...
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UN says 2025 to be among three hottest years on record
UN chief Antonio Guterres says the inability to limit the rise in global temperatures is a 'moral failure'.
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US stocks slide as tech jitters return
Weak private sector jobs data adds to nerves over elevated valuations for AI-linked companies
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Britain’s two-party politics is fragmenting: what unintended consequences await? | Andy Beckett
On one hand, no more safe seats or long careers could mean less complacency. On the other, no big parties could mean greater corporate influencePolitics as we have known it in Britain for more than...
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Force AI firms to buy nuclear-style insurance, says Yoshua Bengio
Turing Prize winner urges governments to require tech groups to cover catastrophic outcomes and fund safety research
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MAMDANI’S WIN: WHAT ARE HIS CRITICS SAYING?
Zohran Mamdani’s landmark win in the New York City mayoral race marks a major shift - and a few false claims.
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Philippines reeling from deadly floods triggered by Typhoon Kalmaegi
Heavy flooding in Talisay City, Cebu has destroyed homes after Typhoon Kalmaegi dumped a month’s worth of rain.
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As the World Cup approaches, can the USMNT impress in final tests of the year?
With only months before the start of the World Cup, can the United States -- even with some key absences -- finish the year on a high note?
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Palestinian girl draws anime cartoons to portray Gaza’s suffering
A 16-year-old Palestinian girl in Gaza is using art as an outlet for her trauma and grief from Israel’s war.
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Mastodon’s latest software update brings quote posts to all server operators
Mastodon's latest software version brings quote posts with added controls to all servers.
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Dallas Cowboys' Kneeland dies aged 24
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland dies aged 24, the NFL franchise confirms.
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Bank of England keeps rates on hold at 4% in knife-edge decision
Central bank signals possible cut as soon as next month
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Morgan, Bird, Manning, Vonn on new NWSL board
Alex Morgan, Sue Bird and Eli Manning are among members of the NWSL's new celebrity-laden advisory board that is tasked with growing the league commercially.
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Dallas Cowboys player Kneeland dies aged 24
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland died at the age of 24 on Thursday morning, the team announced.
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Jessica Pegula v Jasmine Paolini | WTA Final highlights
Highlights of the WTA Finals match between Jessica Pegula and Jasmine Paolini.
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Pegula cruises past Paolini to reach semi-finals!
Highlights of the WTA Finals match between Jessica Pegula and Jasmine Paolini.
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Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive review – metalhead is devilish on stage and a riot at the bar
Stand Comedy Club, GlasgowAn emergency in the audience halts the gravel-voiced comic’s set but he brings it to an uproarious close in the foyer ‘Why weren’t you like this through there?!” We’re in...
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Best Home Depot Black Friday Deals
Black Friday lasts a month this year at The Home Depot, including half off select tools and tool sets.
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After California's vote to counter Trump, here's where redistricting stands
In the summer, Texas drew new lines to help the GOP win in the midterm elections. California countered this week. The Republicans might have an edge in the redistricting battle as it spreads nation...
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How could Tropical Forest Forever fund proposed at Cop30 tackle climate change?
Scheme aims to disrupt deforestation by raising $125bn, investing it in bonds, with returns used to reward tropical forest nations for good behaviourAs a battle-scarred veteran of the war against n...
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Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after killing at least 114 in Philippines
More than 260,000 soldiers are on standby for rescue efforts as winds of up to 92mph (149km/h) hit Vietnam.
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What has US Supreme Court said about Trump’s trade tariffs? Does it matter?
Trump’s trade tariffs are impacting the US and the global economy.
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Sudan's life-saving community kitchens on verge of collapse
This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.
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On Prince Andrews Road, a Frustrating Effort to Get a New Address
Villagers in Hellesdon, England, are pushing to change the name, but local bureaucracy makes it difficult.
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Was climate change to blame for the strength of Hurricane Melissa?
A new study find that Hurricane Melissa's rapid intensification was six times more likely because of climate change.
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Michael: first trailer unveiled for controversial Michael Jackson biopic
Star will be played by the real-life singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in a film that will ‘humanise but not sanitise’ himThe first trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic has landed online after repor...
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Nancy Pelosi, first female US House speaker, to retire from Congress
Powerful Democrat Pelosi, 85, says she will not seek re-election, but she will finish the final year of her term.
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Martin Fröst: BACH album review – silkily eloquent clarinettist brings freshness and fun
Fröst/Nordberg/Kobekina/Dubé/Andersson(Sony)The virtuosic musician’s effortless phrasing and imaginative collaborations make this collection short but sweetPerhaps every musician worth their salt t...
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Missing 1.5C climate target is a moral failure, UN chief tells Cop30 summit
UN secretary general António Guterres urges opening session in Brazil to bring about a ‘fundamental paradigm shift’The failure to limit global heating to 1.5C is a “moral failure and deadly neglige...
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Will Bank of England governor play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates?
The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.
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Sir John Rutter’s Birthday Celebration review – niche national treasure celebrates 80 in magnificent style
St Paul’s Cathedral, LondonThe composer conducted two of his own choral works – one a world premiere, alongside a majestic performance of Vaughan Williams’ fifth symphony in a polished and enjoyabl...
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Cameroon’s Biya, world’s oldest ruler at 92, sworn in for eighth term
Deadly protests followed the 92-year-old president's re-election, which opponents have called 'fraudulent'.
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Jennifer Lawrence says she didn’t need an intimacy coordinator on new film as co-star Robert Pattinson is ‘not pervy’
Speaking as their film Die My Love is released, the actor joined a number of other famous names questioning the value of the new rolesJennifer Lawrence has become the latest star to express sceptic...
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In Sudan, war is being waged on women and children
Girls are raped, boys are forced to fight and families go hungry, but the world looks away.
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UK police braced for protests, clashes as Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv
Pro-Palestine groups calling for Israel's removal from FIFA are expected to protest outside Villa Park in Birmingham.
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Toxic emissions: how net zero became a ‘poisoned’ policy for the Coalition
Liberal MPs are convinced the commitment will be ‘dead’ after next week’s party meeting, saying populist right’s ‘pathological hatred of the environment’ dashed hopes of compromiseGet our breaking...
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Tesla shareholders to vote on Musk’s $1tn pay deal
World’s richest man has warned he will quit if investors fail to back the largest pay package in history
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Hatchie: Liquorice review – dizzying dream pop with welcome flashes of depravity
Eschewing the fairyfloss hooks of her earlier work, the Australian’s third album is both more mature and less immediately palatableGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAlmost all of Hatchie’s...
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Triple-whammy of hottest ever years risks ‘irreversible damage’, says UN
Experts say 2023, 2024 and 2025 the three hottest years in 176 years of records, with 1.5C Paris agreement target now ‘virtually impossible’A triple-whammy of hottest years ever recorded threatens...
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Labour MPs revive ‘desperately needed’ soft left group to take on Reform
Exclusive: Tribune hopes over 100 MPs join group led by Vicky Foxcroft and former cabinet minister Louise HaighUK politics live – latest updatesSenior MPs who were the architects of the Labour welf...
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Spotify now lets you see weekly listening stats
Spotify is adding new feature called "Listening stats" that will show users weekly numbers about their listening habits.
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Marcus Smith starts as England make seven changes for Fiji clash
Marcus Smith has been brought in to start at full-back as one of seven changes for England in their Autumn Nations Series clash vs Fiji on Saturday.
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Israel ramps up Lebanon strikes as Hezbollah vows to defend itself
Hezbollah brands Israel as 'an enemy that imposes war on our country and does not cease its attacks'.
aljazeera.com
Louvre prioritised art over security in years before heist, French report finds
Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is heavily criticised for neglecting security.
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Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.
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Meet the All Black named after William Wallace
New Zealand back row Wallace Sititi needs little education on Scotland. After all, he is named after one of the country's great historical figures, William Wallace.
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US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor
The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs.
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Teenager killed as Israeli attacks in occupied West Bank surge
A 15-year-old Palestinian boy has been killed by Israeli forces during a raid in the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Steyn starts for Scotland against New Zealand
Kyle Steyn starts in place of Duhan van der Merwe and Zander Fagerson is not included as Scotland aim for a first win against New Zealand on Saturday.
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Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates at 4% is not all doom and gloom
Close-run vote raises hopes of rates cut in December, with inflation now having peaked at 3.8%Business live – latest updatesThere were reasons to be cheerful contained within the Bank of England’s...
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Reform UK suspends another member of Kent county council
Isabella Kemp’s departure means party has lost nine of 57 councillors elected in May, including four after video leakNigel Farage’s Reform UK has suspended another member of its “flagship” county c...
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Misleading UK adverts for ’very low emission’ wood-burning stoves banned
ASA action won approval of clean air campaigners, who said some ‘seriously misleading myths’ had been debunkedAdverts claiming that wood-burning stoves are “very low emissions” have been banned by...
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A note to politicians hoping to emulate Mamdani’s social media strategy: without the right policies, it’s pointless | Rohan Sathyamoorthy
Forget the medium and focus on the New York City mayor-elect’s message – centrists can’t compete with rent freezes, free buses and support for PalestineWhile there are many reasons for Zohran Mamda...
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Anemone review – Daniel Day-Lewis is endlessly watchable as ex-soldier living with guilt
It is a pleasure to see Day-Lewis back on screen, and he dominates a movie of big scenes and big performances, co-written with and directed by his son The absolute authority and force of Daniel Day...
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Inception raises $50 million to build diffusion models for code and text
Diffusion models already power AI image generators, but Inception thinks they can be even more powerful applied in software development.
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‘I’m so not scary. But my features can be’: Fiona Shaw on Austen, Andor and Harry Potter
The actor answers your questions about slipping swearwords into Disney shows, breakfast with Terrence Malick and lunch with Richard GriffithsYour funeral speech in Andor was a huge highlight of a s...
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World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon
Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged.
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Video: Wife of murdered Mexican mayor takes his role in office
"I will continue his legacy". The wife of a murdered Mexican mayor has been sworn into the same role.
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Pads hire ex-reliever Stammen as new manager
The Padres have hired Craig Stammen, a former relief pitcher who retired just three years ago, to a three-year deal as their new manager, replacing Mike Shildt.
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Trump claims California election was rigged. Is he correct?
White House claims mail-in voting fraud, but evidence and data misrepresentation disprove widespread election rigging.
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A reporter outlines Trump's options to subvert the 2026 midterm elections
The Atlantic journalist David A. Graham describes how Trump could potentially use troops near polling places, pressure local election workers and have federal agents seize voting machines.
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What is the Fifa Peace Prize?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain what the Fifa Peace Prize is and why US President Donald Trump is being tipped for the award.
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India’s Bihar elections start with 74 million voters: What’s at stake?
The elections are a test of Modi's popularity. We unpack the voter turnout, key candidates, issues and results date.
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LG Studio Smart 3-Door French Door Refrigerator Review: Cool Customer
LG’s design-focused Studio fridge checks a lot of boxes, but you’ll have to contend with the company’s spotty reliability record.
wired.com
England back row Cunningham-South commits to Quins
England back row Chandler Cunningham-South signs a new "multi-year" contract with Harlequins.
bbc.com
Federal lawsuit by Iowa college athletes dismissed
A lawsuit brought by more than 35 Iowa college athletes vs. state investigators was dismissed as a judge ruled the investigators had immunity in obtaining the athletes' sports wagering data, even t...
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Danny Brown: Stardust review – hyperpop-rap powered up with post-rehab positivity
(Warp)The Detroit rapper feared his music would get dull after he went sober, but no-one could be bored by this guest-stuffed, chaotically swaggering new albumWhen Danny Brown spoke to the Guardian...
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% ahead of make-or-break budget
Borrowing costs kept unchanged for second meeting in a row, with inflation at nearly twice official targetBusiness live – latest updatesBank of England policymakers have voted to leave interest rat...
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Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban - UN report
Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction.
bbc.com
Diaspora Cookbooks Hit Their Heyday
Six new cookbooks bring stellar dishes—and cultures—from around the world into your kitchen.
wired.com
Ikea's Smart Home Reset Goes Back to Basics
Ikea’s new 21-product series of bulbs, sensors, and remotes is dirt cheap, idiot-proof, Matter-ready, and designed to work with everything. But it's still years from the promised house of the future.
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Far-right extremists outnumber Islamists in anti-terror programme referrals, data shows
Total referrals reach record high, with 21% being due to ‘extreme rightwing concerns’ and 10% to Islamist ideologyMore suspected far-right extremists were referred to the government’s anti-terroris...
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Wall Street reckons with life under Zohran Mamdani
New York City's CEOs and other billionaires spent more than $40 million trying to defeat the mayor-elect. Now they have to live with him.
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Perplexity to pay Snap $400M to power search in Snapchat
Snap said today that it has signed a deal with AI-powered search engine Perplexity to power a new chatbot. As part of the deal, Perplexity will pay Snap $400 million in cash and equity.
techcrunch.com
Scam Ads Are Flooding Social Media. These Former Meta Staffers Have a Plan
Rob Leathern and Rob Goldman, who both worked at Meta, are launching a new nonprofit that aims to bring transparency to an increasingly opaque, scam-filled social media ecosystem.
wired.com
Antarctica’s collapse may already be unstoppable, scientists warn
Researchers warn Antarctica is undergoing abrupt changes that could trigger global consequences. Melting ice, collapsing ice shelves, and disrupted ocean circulation threaten sea levels, ecosystems...
sciencedaily.com
Tigray fighters enter Ethiopia’s Afar region, stoking fears of new conflict
Tigray was the centre of a devastating two-year war that pitted the TPLF against Ethiopia’s federal army.
aljazeera.com
Bank of England set for close vote on interest rates
Economists expect BoE to hold rates at 4 per cent but anticipate tight decision
ft.com
Wu and Zhao win to reach semi-finals in Nanjing
China's Wu Yize and Xhao Xintong reach the last four of the International Championship with wins over Barry Hawkins and Mark Selby respectively.
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New 2D material transforms air into fuel and fertilizer
Researchers are exploring MXenes, 2D materials that could transform air into ammonia for cleaner fertilizers and fuels. Their atomic structures can be tuned to optimize performance, making them pro...
sciencedaily.com
The Celebrity Traitors finale launches 24 hours early – but we’re not spoiling it here
The final episode of the BBC’s star-based reality hit is uploaded by a Canadian TV network in its entirety before airing in the UKThe finale of BBC smash hit reality TV series The Celebrity Traitor...
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Metro stations, country homes and a picnic shelter: Australia’s 2025 national architecture award winners – in pictures
More than 40 projects were recognised in the national awards, identifying contemporary designs that offer solutions to critical national issues, including housing shortages, affordability and the c...
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The Choral review – Ralph Fiennes leads the choir in impressively unsentimental Alan Bennett fable
Genteel manners of first world war story about repressed passion delivered with surprising sexual candourAlan Bennett’s new film, directed by Nicholas Hytner, is a quiet and consistent pleasure: an...
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The US can’t force Asian countries into its trade camp
Trump’s deals with Malaysia and Cambodia will not turn them into economic satellites in a cold war of commerce
ft.com
Being Premier League's only black manager 'a privilege' - Nuno
The West Ham boss says he is "honoured" to act as a role model and believes there are "a lot" of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.
bbc.com
Fortnite’s The Simpsons season is a worthy tribute to one of the most celebrated shows of all time
Crammed with cameos, this recreation of Springfield in Fortnite’s evolving virtual playground is a delight for long-time fans of the show. Shame it’s not here for longAfter years of collaborations...
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World Cup hopes in doubt if Foden and Bellingham miss out again for England
If Jude Bellingham or Phil Foden are left out of Thomas Tuchel’s upcoming England squad, there are real doubts about whether they will be included for the World Cup. Foden missing out on the...
skysports.com
Lammy under pressure after two prisoners released by mistake
The justice secretary had promised new checks to prevent more prisoners being released in error.
bbc.com
JPMorgan hit with record fine from German finance watchdog
BaFin imposes its highest ever penalty of €45mn on European arm of Wall Street bank
ft.com
William announces Earthshot Prize 2025 winners in Rio
Winners include a project for making the Atlantic Forest financially viable and a global ocean treaty initiative.
bbc.com
Giants' 'Vintage White,' Broncos' throwbacks lead NFL Week 10 uniforms
The New York Giants are bringing back a classic uniform for Week 10 of the NFL season.
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The U.S. Is Skipping This Year’s Climate Summit. For Many, That’s OK.
The conference venue in Belém, Brazil, this week. The talks, known as COP30, are scheduled to run through Nov. 21.
nytimes.com
Is Kim Kardashian’s legal drama All’s Fair really the worst TV show of all time?
Ryan Murphy’s glossy, star-packed new show has received some of the most shocking reviews we’ve seen for a long time, including many zero star takesIf you get a secret thrill from reading bad revie...
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COP30 U.N. Climate Talks Are Starting in Brazil. Here’s What to Know.
The COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, this week. World leaders will address the meeting starting on Thursday.
nytimes.com
‘New reality’: Hurricane Melissa strength multiplied by climate crisis, study says
Winds of Melissa’s strength are now five times more frequent due to the climate crisis, research saysEvery aspect of Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to hit Jamaica, was worsened by...
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Cowboys second-year DE Kneeland dies at 24
Defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, the Cowboys' second-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, has died at 24, the team announced Thursday.
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A new equation may explain the Universe without dark matter
A new theory claims dark matter and dark energy don’t exist — they’re just side effects of the universe’s changing forces. By rethinking gravity and cosmic timelines, it could rewrite our understan...
sciencedaily.com
Aid entering Gaza since ceasefire is “wholly insufficient”
Shaina Low on aid entering Gaza since the ceasefire being far below what’s needed to meet the desperate needs.
aljazeera.com
Could soaring global debt trigger the next financial crisis?
The IMF says global public debt could exceed 100% of GDP by the end of the decade.
aljazeera.com
Colossal stars forged the Universe’s earliest clusters
A team of astrophysicists has unveiled how colossal stars thousands of times more massive than the Sun shaped the earliest star clusters and galaxies. These short-lived giants not only forged the s...
sciencedaily.com
Video: Mexican President presses charges after public groping attack
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has filed a complaint after she was groped by a man during a public street event.
aljazeera.com
Train Dreams review – Joel Edgerton superb in Malickian story of trees, grief and railroads
A logger clears a path for change in this sunset-hour-tastic adaptation by Clint Bentley – clearly a director of considerable power and feelingThe dreams of the title are premonitions of the future...
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Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection
A shrewd political strategist, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi has had an unprecedented career in Congress. First elected in a special election in 1987, Pelosi went on to become one of the most effect...
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Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors, has raised another $64 million
The Lagos-based firm and one of Africa’s most active early-stage investors is targeting a final close of $75 million for its second fund.
techcrunch.com
Russia infiltrates Pokrovsk with new tactics that test Ukraine’s drones
Russia threatens to encircle Pokrovsk, seeing it as a gateway to the remaining free areas of Donetsk.
aljazeera.com
NBA's last unbeaten record goes as Thunder lose
The Portland Trail Blazers fight back to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday and halt the NBA's last remaining unbeaten record.
bbc.com
AI pioneers claim human-level general intelligence is already here
Tech leaders say systems now rival human intelligence in key tasks, further fuelling the superintelligence debate
ft.com
Philippines Faces Grim Typhoon Aftermath as Another Storm Nears
Destruction in Liloan town, in the province of Cebu, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
World Club Challenge returns with Hull KR v Broncos
The World Club Challenge will return to being played when Super League champions Hull KR host NRL title holders Brisbane Broncos in February next year.
bbc.com
Jake Paul's new fight wish list: Canelo Alvarez, Ryan Garcia, more
Jake Paul has fought six fighters off his original wish list of 12. Now the YouTuber-turned-boxer shares a new list of opponents with ESPN.
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ITV blames late Budget for sharp fall in advertising
UK broadcaster says uncertain economic outlook causing widespread caution
ft.com
For Gaza’s fishermen, the sea is their last lifeline after Israel’s war
Known as ‘The Beast’, Gaza fisherman Salem Abu Amira risks his life to feed his family under Israel’s siege.
aljazeera.com
Weekly sports quiz: Who are the youngest Champions League players?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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Death by Lightning review – absolutely nobody plays losers like Matthew Macfadyen
The Succession actor is utterly brilliant in every moment of this punchy historical miniseries. His portrayal of the crank who killed the US president in 1881 takes his mastery to the next level“My...
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‘Sinners was a blast’: Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, the blues prodigy serving up electrifying riffs in the year’s biggest film
He was mentored by Buddy Guy as a teen and played for Michelle Obama in the White House. Now, the 26-year-old Mississippi guitar hero is bringing the blues back into the spotlight – and taking it t...
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The Meat Kings! (Inc) of Brooklyn Heights review – the American dream on the chopping block
Park theatre, LondonAlliances and enmities form among a crew of butchers who are trying to shape new lives after prison despite ICE, addiction and the financial lure of criminalityBusy kitchens con...
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Is Mali about to fall to al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM?
The al-Qaeda-linked group has imposed an economic siege on Bamako since September.
aljazeera.com
Lindsey Harding, an incredible journey to the Lakers' bench and an unprecedented next step
She was the No. 1 pick in the 2007 WNBA draft. She has played all over the world and coached through triumph and horror. Now, Harding is not only a leading voice for JJ Redick, LeBron and the Laker...
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Government considering new tax on EV drivers in Budget
The BBC understands there have been "conversations" within government about the possibility of a new levy on EVs.
bbc.com
South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says
It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.
bbc.com
Trump urges GOP to end shutdown. And, SCOTUS skeptical of reasoning behind tariffs
President Trump calls on Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown. And, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Trump overstepped his authority by imposing tariffs.
npr.org
Barnwell's midseason awards: Ranking candidates for MVP, Rookie of the Year, more
Which QBs are in the MVP mix? Let's pick three front-runners for seven NFL awards through nine weeks.
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'He's the best pass rusher': How Nik Bonitto's first step has helped him become an NFL star
Bonitto's ability to explode into his pass rush has made him a leader of the Broncos' great defense -- and a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.
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Trump says New Yorkers will flee city under ‘communist’ mayor Mamdani
US President Donald Trump labelled New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani ‘a communist’.
aljazeera.com
McIlroy received 'lovely letter' of apology from PGA chief after Ryder Cup abuse
Rory McIlroy has revealed PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague sent a personal apology for the abuse directed at him and his wife during Europe's Ryder Cup victory in New York.
skysports.com
High and low: the spontaneous joy and drama of New York City – in pictures
Street photographer Daniel Arnold searches out the candid human moments of NYC, capturing a complex city alive with characters and contradictions Continue reading...
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Beasts of the Sea by Iida Turpeinen review – a hypnotic tale of the sea cow’s extinction
This hit debut from Finland is intensely readable, but could have delved more deeply into the links between human progress and environmental destructionIn November 1741 Georg Wilhelm Steller, “theo...
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Going to the Dogs review – lovable canines at the heart of a sport in decline
Documentary examines British greyhound racing with affection and respect but doesn’t shy away from the opposing views of animal rights activists At one point in this documentary about greyhound rac...
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Pollution from Ineos’s Antwerp plastic plant ‘will cause more deaths than jobs created’
Lawyers challenge €4bn Project One development, saying emissions and health impacts vastly underestimatedThe deaths from pollution caused by Europe’s biggest plastic plant, which is being built in...
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'If Greaves does well at Worlds she'll get a Premier League ticket'
Raymond van Barneveld has backed record-breaker Beau Greaves for a spot in next year's Premier League - but only if she does well at the World Darts Championship!
skysports.com
Hull KR to host Brisbane Broncos in 2026 World Club Challenge
Hull KR will host NRL Premiers Brisbane Broncos as the Betfred World Club Challenge returns in 2026 after a year's absence.
skysports.com
Democrats' big wins send mixed signals to Senate on how to end the shutdown
Democrats won big in key elections this week. But rather than provide clarity, those victories have sent competing signals to lawmakers in the Senate about how to end the ongoing government shutdown.
npr.org
Afghan earthquake survivors face winter cold after deadly quakes
Villagers in Kunar province brace for harsh winter without proper shelter or clothing following devastating earthquakes.
aljazeera.com
The Premier League is the best in the world - Pochettino
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino tells BBC Sport that he is "missing" the Premier League and would like to return in the future.
bbc.com
LIVE: Israel kills more Palestinians in Gaza as US peace plan given to UN
Attacks continue in Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza as Israeli forces expand military action beyond 'yellow line'.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: from Celia Imrie’s fart to an iconic Celebrity Traitors finale
It’s been one hell of a series, but will the faithfuls really win? Plus: Celebrity Race Across the World is back. Here’s what to watch this evening 9pm, BBC OneWho knew a fart would make the first...
theguardian.com
Pochettino on 'missing' Premier League and USA's cultural reset
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he is "missing" the Premier League and would like to return in the future.
bbc.com
Garden shed of vaccine pioneer Edward Jenner added to heritage at risk register
Hut where father of immunology trialled first smallpox vaccine among 138 additions to Historic England listA rustic, ordinary-looking English garden hut regarded as the birthplace of immunology – r...
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‘There is no money’: As carbon markets collapse, what happens to the forests they promised to protect?
After it was found most offsets did not represent real carbon reductions, the money dried up. But successful schemes such as Kasigau in Kenya now face a stark futureSolomon Morris Makau checks the...
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David Hockney: Some Very, Very, Very New Paintings Not Yet Shown in Paris - review: still innovating, still fascinating
Annely Juda Fine Art, LondonWith this new collection of bright and bold still lifes, iPad experiments and splotchy portraits, the art-world titan is beginning to show his age in intriguing, unstead...
How the UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, what we know about victims
Officials confirmed that at least 12 people died. Kentucky’s governor warned that the death toll is expected to rise.
aljazeera.com
China’s emissions to peak later than previously forecast, experts say
Seven in 10 climate researchers expect China's carbon emissions to peak by the end of the decade, survey shows.
aljazeera.com
Watch: Cars pile up on Philippines streets after typhoon
Floods have swept through towns, killing at least 85 people and leaving 75 others missing.
bbc.com
The shutdown leaves telehealth for Medicare patients in limbo
Telehealth for Medicare started during the pandemic and became popular quickly. But the shutdown put an abrupt halt to payments for the service.
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Trump plan for smaller SNAP benefits this month may leave millions with none at all
Under court order to restart SNAP food aid, the Trump administration said it would provide 50% of benefits. But a policy group says the formula for calculating them will leave many with far less.
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Trump says election puts shutdown pressure on Republicans but wants to end filibuster
After Republicans lost big in Tuesday's elections, adding pressure to end the government shutdown, President Trump pushed changes to Senate rules to bypass the need for Democratic-votes.
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Billionaires who spent millions to block him now face working with NYC's new mayor
Wall Street leaders and billionaires spent big to defeat democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City's mayoral race. Now they have to figure out how to work with him.
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What California's Proposition 50 could mean for next year's midterm elections
California's Proposition 50 redraws the state's congressional map to favor Democrats. NPR's Leila Fadel asks Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report what it might mean for mid-term elections.
npr.org
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Spurs star Van de Ven
Real Madrid hold a "genuine interest" in Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Astronomers discover dying stars eating their planets
Astronomers have discovered that aging stars may be devouring their closest giant planets as they swell into red giants. Using NASA’s TESS telescope to study nearly half a million stars, scientists...
sciencedaily.com
New gel regrows tooth enamel and could transform dentistry
Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s stren...
sciencedaily.com
How Kentucky UPS plane crash unfolded and what could have caused it
Aviation analysts say the disaster, which left 12 people dead, may have
been caused by engine failure
bbc.com
Scientists find hidden brain source that fuels dementia
Weill Cornell researchers uncovered how free radicals from astrocyte mitochondria can fuel dementia. Using new compounds that target these radicals at their source, they slowed brain inflammation a...
sciencedaily.com
Interest rates expected to be held as Budget looms
Most analysts believe the Bank rate will remain at 4% for now, although there could be a cut in December.
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