Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-09

Richie Adubato, Coach of Men’s and Women’s Pro Basketball, Dies at 87

Richie Adubato in 2000 introducing his training camp roster for the New York Liberty. After coaching in the N.B.A., he led the Liberty to three finals series in four years.

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Sudan medics accuse RSF of burning, burying bodies to conceal ‘genocide’

People fleeing el-Fasher for Al Dabbah tell Al Jazeera many died on the way from wounds or lack of food.

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Harshita was murdered a year ago - so why has her killer not been caught, family ask

Police have charged Harshita Brella's husband with murder - but, despite sightings, he remains on the run.

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HMRC probes Tim Horlick’s Ayanda Capital over pandemic-era taxes

Investment company won £255mn contract for protective equipment from then Conservative government during Covid-19

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British man dies after being shot during robbery in Ghana

A manhunt is under way for the 68-year-old's killer and other suspects who were at the scene in Tema.

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Ken Parker, Who Sought to Reinvent the Guitar, Dies at 73

An inveterate tinkerer, he built groundbreaking guitars that were displayed in art galleries and played by Joni Mitchell, Trent Reznor and many others.

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Iran faces unprecedented drought as water crisis hits Tehran

The government is pleading with Iranians to save water as reservoirs dry up and rainfall is at a record low.

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Blue Origin scrubs second launch of New Glenn due to weather, cruise ship traffic

It's an important launch for Jeff Bezos' space company, which is trying to prove its rockets can be re-used while delivering its first commercial payloads.

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Tackling Climate Change Without the U.S.

The U.N. climate conference is being held in Belém, Brazil.

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Will Tim Davie’s resignation be enough to restore public trust in the BBC?

Senior insiders admit concern about big editorial errors and fear attacks are part of ongoing campaign to undermine the broadcasterThere is a joke regularly deployed by BBC staff that “deputy heads...

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Elon Musk uses Grok to imagine the possibility of love

After Tesla shareholders approved a new compensation package that could be worth $1 trillion, CEO Elon Musk appears to be celebrating with a normal weekend on his social media platform X.

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Paul Tagliabue, Who Led the N.F.L. for 17 Prosperous Years, Dies at 84

Paul Tagliabue in 1990. He was the National Football League’s legal counsel for 20 years before taking over as commissioner.

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Olympic trampolining champion Page among medals at Worlds

Olympic champion Bryony Page wins silver and bronze medals as British gymnasts enjoy a successful Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Spain.

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Newcastle look overwhelmed on their travels, while Liverpool suffer new blow

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Protesters storm Nigeria's new art museum

The museum authority has cancelled all preview events leading up to Tuesday's grand opening.

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Tandy gets reality check in first game as Wales head coach

New Wales head coach Steve Tandy says the 52-28 record defeat by Argentina in Cardiff demonstrates the magnitude of the job he has taken on.

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Eight winter clothing essentials Scandinavians swear by – from heated socks to ‘allværsjakke’

Brace for the cold with these clever accessories made and tested by people who know long, dark wintersWinter is coming … but don’t panic! 54 expert tips on getting through the cold, dark months ahe...

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Taylor heroics lead Colts past Falcons in overtime thriller in Berlin

Jonathan Taylor scored a game-winning touchdown in overtime as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-25 in a thriller at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.

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Apple reportedly plans ambitious satellite-powered iPhone features

While Apple’s iPhone already supports texting, calling emergency services, and contacting roadside assistance via satellite connectivity, the company may have many more satellite-powered features i...

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Wales lose first game of Tandy reign as Argentina seal record win

New Wales head coach Steve Tandy suffers an opening defeat in his first game in charge as Argentina power to a record win in Cardiff.

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Wales ship 52 points to Argentina in Cardiff as Tandy takes charge

Wales began the Steve Tandy era with an emphatic defeat as Argentina claimed a record 52-28 victory in Cardiff.

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Alcaraz makes winning start at ATP Finals by seeing off De Minaur

Carlos Alcaraz claimed an opening victory at the ATP Finals for the first time, beating Alex de Minaur in straight sets.

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Button has 'no regrets' after final race

Former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button says he has "no regrets" after the final race of his career in motorsport.

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Villa find scoring boots to rout Bournemouth after penalty let-off

Aston Villa increased their goal tally for the season to 13 as they finally found their shooting boots to thrash Bournemouth 4-0 at Villa Park and leapfrog their visitors into seventh place in the...

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Voice phishing is AI fraud in real time

Just as we learnt to treat emails with caution, we must now learn to doubt a human-sounding voice

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Egyptians set to head to the polls in Parliament vote

Egypt will head to the polls on Monday, in the first of two rounds of voting for the House of Representatives.

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'Motivated' Alcaraz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz says he has entered the ATP Finals "with motivation" as he moves a step closer to the world number one ranking with victory over Alex de Minaur.

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Taylor runs wild in Berlin: 244 yards, OT winner

Jonathan Taylor ran for 244 yards, set the Colts touchdown record and scored a walk-off TD in overtime that allowed Indy to pull off a 31-25 win over the Falcons in Berlin on Sunday.

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Indian cricketer hits record eight sixes in a row

Indian cricketer Akash Kumar Choudhary hits a record eight consecutive sixes to reach the fastest first-class half-century.

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‘Existential and urgent’: what impact will ICJ climate ruling have on Cop30?

Decision by international court of justice hailed as a gamechanger for climate justice and accountabilityIn July 2025, the international court of justice delivered a landmark decision that clarifie...

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Wu beats Higgins in China for first ranking title

China's Wu Yize powers past John Higgins 10-6 in the International Championship final to win his first ranking title.

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6 Best Dyson Vacuums (2025): V15 Detect, Gen5 Detect, Digital Slim

Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.

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Bad Bridgets podcast about crime among Irish women in US inspires film

Margot Robbie’s company to make movie based on Northern Ireland academics’ stories of poverty and prisonIt started as a trawl of dusty archives for an academic project about female Irish emigrants...

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Guehi set to miss England games with foot injury

Defender Marc Guehi is expected to miss England's final World Cup qualifying games after suffering a foot injury in Crystal Palace's midweek Conference League win.

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Texas returns to top 10; ACC places five in poll

The Texas Longhorns returned to the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll, while the ACC has five teams ranked for the first time this season.

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AP Week 11 poll reaction: What's next for each Top 25 team

A look at the new Top 25 after Week 11.

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Kenya’s Ruto on protests, power, and the state of democracy

After deadly protests and a youth uprising, Kenya’s president defends his record on democracy, rights, and reform.

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Guardians' Clase, Ortiz indicted for pitch rigging

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted on a host of charges related to a scheme to rig bets on pitches thrown in MLB games. Ortiz is currently in custody.

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US government shutdown enters 40th day: How is it affecting Americans?

Shutdown beats record set during President Trump’s first term, as experts warn the economy has started to suffer.

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Groundbreaking British Museum show set to challenge samurai myths

Exclusive: Exhibition will reveal complex reality, featuring women and artistic creations, beyond armour-clad warriorsA groundbreaking samurai exhibition that promises to challenge “everything we t...

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She left her desk job and walked 3,541 miles from Mexico to Canada: ‘Give yourself permission’

Jessica Guo hiked 30 miles a day, becoming the first woman to continuously hike two historic US trails in a calendar yearJessica Guo had only slept for two-and-a-half hours on an overnight bus when...

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What Is Adobe Firefly? Here’s How to Use This Powerful Generative AI Tool

Adobe Firefly is a deceptively powerful AI playground to generate images, videos, and more. Here’s how to make the most of it.

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Second world war veterans applauded as king leads Remembrance Sunday service

Royals joined by senior politicians at Cenotaph in London and events are held across UK to pay tribute to war dead Veterans of the second world war were applauded as they arrived at the Remembrance...

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What Questions Do You Have About Climate Change?

“Ask a Correspondent” will take your questions to Somini Sengupta, our international climate reporter.

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Rai beats Fleetwood in play-off after final-round thriller

Aaron Rai holds off the challenge of Tommy Fleetwood in a play-off to win the Abu Dhabi Championship after a thrilling final round at the Yas Links.

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Predicting matchups for the CFP and every bowl game after Week 11's thrillers

How Texas Tech's win over BYU and narrow escapes by Indiana and Oregon shake up the bowl picture.

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Richard Ashcroft review – uplifting epics and rocket-boosted confidence reminiscent of 90s Verve heyday

Co-op Live, ManchesterThe perma-sunglassed singer tries to transport himself and the audience to a higher plane, culminating in a cathartic sing-along like a gigantic Last Night of the PromsIt’s be...

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Fatherland review – bristling banter and barbed exchanges on the bus

Hampstead theatre, LondonOverbearing life coach Winston and reluctant daughter Joy take a road trip through repression and half-spoken feelingsNancy Farino’s debut play looks at the fault lines in...

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Can Nigel Farage emulate success enjoyed by Italy’s far-right Giorgia Meloni?

Reform’s leader may hope to tread a similar path to Italy’s prime minister, but she is an experienced parliamentarian open to collaboration and compromiseOne of the more striking images from June’s...

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Colombia seeks joint “actions” on drug trade

“The United States needs to revise its strategy … instead of insisting on criminalising the drug trade.”

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Why Fin Smith is England's number one fly-half

In his latest BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson outlines why Fin Smith should be England's starting fly-half against New Zealand on Saturday.

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Williams wins fourth Para-surfing world title

Llywelyn Williams wins a gold medal for the fourth consecutive year at the ISA World Para Surfing Championship in California.

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Nearly one million evacuated as Typhoon Fung-wong nears Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong is approaching the Philippines, forcing nearly a million people to evacuate.

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Trump tells states to 'immediately undo' steps to fund November SNAP benefits

The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.

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Ex-NFL commissioner Tagliabue dies at age 84

Paul Tagliabue, who served as NFL commissioner for 17 seasons as the league experienced tremendous prosperity and growth, died Sunday morning at the age of 84, his family announced.

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Hollywood is “waking up, becoming aware” of Palestinian stories

Cherien Dabis, talks about the difficulties in providing audiences with Palestinian stories and distributing her film.

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HMRC trial of child benefit crackdown wrongly suspected fraud in 46% of cases

Exclusive: Almost half of families flagged as emigrants based on Home Office travel data were still living in UKHome Office travel records used in a trial of a controversial anti-fraud crackdown th...

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Welcome to 21st-century politics: a bitter revolt against power that will consume Labour and the Tories | John Harris

A mood of turbulence and insurgency against the two main parties has been building for years – and could claim new victims Westminster has a habit of staging occasions that are at once both lacklus...

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Could urban farming feed the world?

From back gardens to hi-tech hydroponics, the future of food doesn’t have to be ruralIn 1982, artist Agnes Denes planted 2.2 acres of wheat on waste ground in New York’s Battery Park, near the...

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‘Ambition is a punishing sphere for women’: author Maggie Nelson on why Taylor Swift is the Sylvia Plath of her generation

What do Swift and Plath have in common, and should Kamala Harris have spoken out about her political ambitions? The Argonauts author turns her lens on poetry, pop and patriarchyMaggie Nelson is an&...

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Here’s what a new US-Mexico-Canada trade deal should look like

The old WTO model is dead — sovereign control and national security matter

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The OBR’s budget verdict is important, but the bond market’s reaction is truly key

Keeping the City onside is Rachel Reeves’s priority but it’s far from an easy task given its simplistic, misplaced views on welfare cutsThere are less than three weeks to go. In the lengthy wait fo...

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during occupied West Bank raid

Abdel Rahman Darawsha, 26, shot by Israeli troops during a raid on Far'a refugee camp in the south of Tubas town.

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A simple DNA test could reveal the right antidepressant for you

Millions struggle with depression and anxiety, often enduring long waits for effective treatment. Scientists in Sweden, Denmark, and Germany are developing a genetic test to predict which medicatio...

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Nandy apologises for breaking rules on football regulator appointment

Report finds that new football regulator David Kogan had made two separate donations of £1,450 to the culture secretary.

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Dollar volatility tumbles as currency markets move past ‘Trump shock’

Investor expectations of US currency swings have fallen to lowest since before last year’s presidential election

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Kiwis and Jillaroos triumph at Pacific Championships

New Zealand's men and Australia's women triumph at the Pacific Championships with decisive victories in Parramatta.

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How social media amplified hate rhetoric against Mamdani

For months, social feeds pushed Islamophobic attacks on Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect.

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Astronomers shocked by mysterious gas found in deep space

Astronomers have discovered phosphine gas in the atmosphere of an ancient brown dwarf, Wolf 1130C, using the James Webb Space Telescope. The finding is puzzling because phosphine, a potential biosi...

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Dark energy might be changing and so is the Universe

New supercomputer simulations hint that dark energy might be dynamic, not constant, subtly reshaping the Universe’s structure. The findings align with recent DESI observations, offering the stronge...

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Charting the History of New York’s Middle Eastern Community

A New York Public Library exhibition features nearly two centuries of cultural, social and political artifacts on Middle Easterners and North Africans in the city.

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Last youth centre in one of England’s most deprived coastal areas faces closure

Pie Factory Music in Ramsgate, Kent, runs creative projects and provides a range of support services, but the building that houses the centre is due to be sold off in FebruaryThe last remaining you...

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‘We don’t want to leave people shocked and trembling’: inside the graphic new play tackling violent porn addiction

In the Royal Court’s Porn Play, Ambika Mod stars as an academic hiding a damaging addiction. She and the drama’s creators discuss the challenges of staging masturbation, and getting audiences to re...

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AI-powered nimbyism could grind UK planning system to a halt, experts warn

Tools that help people scan applications and find grounds for objection have potential to hit government’s housebuilding plansThe government’s plan to use artificial intelligence to accelerate plan...

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Valuable lessons and tough losses - world number one Sabalenka's 2025

How some self-reflection on a mid-season holiday helped Aryna Sabalenka go from near-misses to year-end number one.

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Mamdani cites Malcolm X during first Friday prayers after NYC mayoral win

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani attended Friday prayers at a mosque in Puerto Rico.

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As Super Typhoon Fung-wong nears, Philippines on edge

The storm already kills at least one person, disrupts power and forces evacuations of nearly one million people.

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Microbes that breathe rust could help save Earth’s oceans

Researchers from the University of Vienna discovered MISO bacteria that use iron minerals to oxidize toxic sulfide, creating energy and producing sulfate. This biological process reshapes how scien...

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The president blamed for shattering Tanzania's aura of stability

The manner of Samia Suluhu Hassan's re-election has earned the country a rare rebuke from the African Union.

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Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After Strong Earthquake Off Its Coast

Kuji Bay on the coast of Kuji city of Iwate prefecture, Japan, last year.

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Activists protest PETA’s ‘silence’ over Israel’s killing of animals

Activists protested against PETA in Washington DC, for their silence over animals killed by Israel across Palestine.

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Sources: Poison pill blocks Parsons trade to Philly

The trade that sent Micah Parsons from Dallas to Green Bay has a poison-pill condition that, according prevents the All-Pro from playing for the Eagles in the immediate future, sources told ESPN.

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Special voting for forces and displaced in Iraq parliamentary polls begins

Nearly 1.3 million members of the security forces and more than 26,500 internally displaced people are eligible to vote.

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Politics chat: Democrats win big in elections, record-breaking shutdown continues

It's the 40th day of the government shutdown and stressors are evident from food banks to airports. After last week's election day wins for Democrats, is any resolution in sight?

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Developers met ministers dozens of times over planning bill while ecologists were shut out

Exclusive: Leading ecologists say warnings over threat to wildlife have been ignored in drive to build 1.5m new homesThe scale of lobbying of ministers by developers on Labour’s landmark planning c...

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Drax still burning 250-year-old trees sourced from forests in Canada, experts say

Exclusive: report by Stand.earth says subsidiary of power plant received truckloads of whole logs at biomass pellet sitesDrax power plant has continued to burn 250-year-old trees sourced from some...

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Israeli Academics Find Themselves Isolated Despite Gaza Cease-Fire

A protest in May 2024 calling for the University of Amsterdam to cut ties with Israeli institutions.

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New Zealand hold off late fightback from West Indies to win third T20I

Kyle Jamieson bowled a superb final over to seal a nine-run win for New Zealand over the West Indies on Sunday in the third T20I at the Saxton Oval.

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BBC on Luzon Island as super typhoon nears Philippines

Typhoon Fung Wong will bring sustained winds of 185 km/h (155mph) and torrential rain to several areas on Sunday.

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Nearly 1 million Filipinos evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung-wong approaches

Philippines weather bureau warns of 'life-threatening conditions' as super storm heads for its largest island.

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Ogier cuts Evans' WRC lead before Saudi finale

Elfyn Evans will take a World Rally Championship lead of just three points into the final round of the season after rival Sebastien Ogier wins Rally Japan.

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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Spurs tracking Juventus striker David

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are poised to make a move for Canada international striker Jonathan David. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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The man who shot Al Capone: Jun Fujita’s Chicago – in pictures

Disasters, riots, gangsters and construction … early 20th-century Chicago is seen here through the lens of the pioneering Japanese-American photojournalist, poet and artist Jun Fujita. His life and...

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AJ? Ngannou? Who will Jake Paul fight now

Jake Paul cancelled his November exhibition after a civil lawsuit was filed against Gervonta Davis. With Paul still looking to box in December, Sky Sports’ Andy Scott considers what his optio...

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Wane: I know I'm right man to lead England into World Cup despite Ashes woes

England head coach Shaun Wane insists he is the right man to lead England into the Rugby League World Cup 2026 despite being on the end of a 3-0 Ashes loss to Australia.

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Philippines Braces for Typhoon Fung-Wong, While Still Reeling From the Last Storm

A highway flooded from heavy rain brought by Typhoon Fung-wong in Mindanao, Philippines, on Saturday.

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TV tonight: the heartbreaking story of a forbidden affair during the Troubles

A Catholic and a Protestant fall in love in emotional drama Trespasses. Plus: David Attenborough’s fierce new nature series. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4 Continue reading...

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Amid squabbles, bombast and competing interests, what can Cop30 achieve?

Climate summit in Brazil needs to find way to stop global heating accelerating amid stark divisions“It broke my heart.” Surangel Whipps, president of the tiny Pacific nation of Palau, was sitting i...

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New Tandy era aims to lift Wales from doldrums

Wales kick-start a new era under Steve Tandy today, and fans will hope the arrival of the new head coach can help restore some pride to the Welsh jersey.

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Inquiry to review rise in young people not working or studying

Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer.

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Life found in a place scientists thought impossible

Deep beneath the ocean, scientists uncovered thriving microbial life in one of Earth’s harshest environments—an area with a pH of 12, where survival seems nearly impossible. Using lipid biomarkers...

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What Mamdani and Martha Stewart tell us about the vibe shift

An election win and a politically incorrect cookbook show that Americans are embracing candour over caution

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Gulf between rich and poor risks US downturn, Fed official warns

John Williams suggests poorer Americans’ mounting problems could be a factor in whether the central bank cuts rates next month

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Demand for secure crypto devices soars as hacks hit record

So-called cold storage wallets allow digital currency holders an alternative to holding their tokens directly on an exchange

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Messi scores two goals as Inter Miami eliminate Nashville in playoffs

Star forward Lionel Messi and Inter Miami advanced to MLS Cup East semifinals with Game 3 playoff win over Nashville.

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Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals after record-setting Athens win

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of ATP Finals after beating Lorenzo Musetti, but not before setting new hardcourt mark.

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Meet the desert survivor that grows faster the hotter it gets

In Death Valley’s relentless heat, Tidestromia oblongifolia doesn’t just survive—it thrives. Michigan State University scientists discovered that the plant can quickly adjust its photosynthetic mac...

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,354

Here are the key events from day 1,354 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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US senators look for way out of shutdown at rare weekend session

The record shutdown is now in its 39th day and has affected everything, from food aid to air travel.

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Stanford discovers an extraordinary crystal that could transform quantum tech

Stanford scientists found that strontium titanate improves its performance when frozen to near absolute zero, showing extraordinary optical and mechanical behavior. Its nonlinear and piezoelectric...

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“Really bizarre” quantum discovery defies the rules of physics

Researchers have discovered quantum oscillations inside an insulating material, overturning long-held assumptions. Their work at the National Magnetic Field Laboratory suggests that the effect orig...

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The ex-president's daughter who faces terror-related charges

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

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