The circular money problem at the heart of AI’s biggest deals
SoftBank and OpenAI announced a new 50-50 joint venture this week to sell enterprise AI tools in Japan under the brand “Crystal Intelligence.” On paper, it’s a...
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VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market
January Ventures co-founder Jennifer Neundorfer discussed this AI-driving funding market on the Equity podcast during TechCrunch Disrupt.
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How Syria’s President Transformed His Image
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara’s meeting with President Trump in Washington signifies a new turn for al-Shara, a former Islamist rebel leader who was once designated by the United States as a terr...
nytimes.com
US Democrats recovered support from Muslim voters, poll suggests
Ninety-seven percent of Muslim respondents in a CAIR survey say they voted for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
aljazeera.com
Mike Smith, Bubbles on ‘Trailer Park Boys,’ Is Charged With Sexual Assault
Mike Smith in 2014. Mr. Smith, who plays Bubbles on the Canadian mockumentary series “Trailer Park Boys,” has been charged with sexual assault.
nytimes.com
Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate?
Leaders at COP30 are being urged to consider the environmental toll of conflict.
aljazeera.com
COP30 opens in Brazil with calls for unity to tackle climate crisis
About 50,000 people are expected to attend the 12-day climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belem.
aljazeera.com
David Szalay wins 2025 Booker prize for ‘dark’ Flesh
The judges ‘had never read anything quite like it’, says panel chair Roddy Doyle, announcing the Hungarian-British author’s novel as the winner of the £50,000 awardJustine Jordan: The risky strateg...
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Sinner ATP Finals title defence successfully under way
Jannik Sinner got his title defence at the ATP Finals off to a solid start in front of his home fans with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime on Monday.
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'Cutest comeback ever' - Jabeur announces pregnancy
Former world number two Ons Jabeur announces that she is pregnant with her first child.
bbc.com
A better way of thinking about the AI bubble
AI isn't all or nothing, and even good bets can turn sour if you aren't careful about how you make them.
techcrunch.com
Rad Power Bikes faces shutdown in January without new funding
The company is "still fighting to find ways to continue" according to an email viewed by TechCrunch.
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Kaltura acquires eSelf, founded by creator of Snap’s AI, in $27M deal
Kaltura acquires AI avatar startup eSelf to integrate generative AI into enterprise video and learning tools.
techcrunch.com
At least 8 people killed in New Delhi car blast
Footage shows the aftermath and wreckage caused by a deadly explosion near New Delhi’s Red Fort monument on Monday.
aljazeera.com
Lula at COP30: Time to defeat climate change deniers
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged the world to unite to defeat those who deny climate change.
aljazeera.com
Why the BBC Is Facing Its Gravest Crisis in Decades
The British Broadcasting Corporation’s current crisis is less about President Trump, than about the insoluble tensions of a public service broadcaster operating in a divided political and media world.
nytimes.com
Warren Buffett says he is ‘going quiet’
World’s most famous investor warns against corporate greed as he prepares to hand over the reins of Berkshire Hathaway
ft.com
Canada Loses Its Status as Having Eliminated Measles
Signs describing measles symptoms at a health clinic in Taber, Alberta. The province has been a hot spot of Canada’s recent measles outbreak.
nytimes.com
Google brings Gemini to the Google TV Streamer
The tech giant says the change will enable users to use their voice more naturally to access content and more.
techcrunch.com
AI PowerPoint-killer Gamma hits $2.1B valuation, $100M ARR, founder says
Gamma is growing quickly, and profitably, its co-founder CEO Grant Lee says.
techcrunch.com
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
Sources say Robbie Gibb amplified criticisms of Trump, Gaza and trans rights coverage, and had ‘a lot of oxygen in the room’A BBC board member with links to the Conservative party “led the charge”...
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The Guardian view on education reform: Labour risks missing its chance to change schools | Editorial
Ministers should encourage teachers who are keen to try new things before the new curriculum’s formal adoptionMuch better to defer a white paper on special needs education in England than to announ...
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AI chatbots could help stop prisoner release errors, says justice minister
HMP Wandsworth gets ‘green light’ to use AI after team sent in to find ‘quick fixes’ after spate of mistakesArtificial intelligence chatbots could be used to stop prisoners from being mistakenly re...
theguardian.com
Iraq votes amid shifting power balance
Iraq is heading to the polls amid deep divisions among its Shia political elite and shifting regional power dynamics.
aljazeera.com
Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for shutdown deal vote
Seven Democrats and one independent voted with Republicans Sunday night to reopen the US government to end the shutdown.
aljazeera.com
Wikipedia urges AI companies to use its paid API, and stop scraping
Wikipedia, the online nonprofit encyclopedia, is urging AI companies to stop scraping its pages and to use its paid API instead.
techcrunch.com
Democrats face party backlash over US government shutdown deal
Rebel senators slammed for backing Trump’s deal to end longest government closure in history
ft.com
Aswat makes history as first black woman to ride in British jumps race
Teenager Aamilah Aswat makes history at Kempton on Monday as the first black woman to ride in a jumps race in Britain.
bbc.com
Higher UK dividend taxes risk hurting small business, wealth managers warn
One think-tank calls for the basic rate to rise to 16.5%, which would generate an extra £1.5bn for the Treasury
ft.com
Cowboys to wear decals, shirts to honor Kneeland
The Cowboys will wear helmet decals honoring Marshawn Kneeland for the remainder of the season and will don special T-shirts before the team's first two games since his death last week.
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Giants fire head coach Brian Daboll after latest defeat
The New York Giants have fired head coach Brian Daboll after Sunday's defeat to the Chicago Bears, marking the team's fourth straight loss.
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England duo Freeman and Chessum battling injuries
England have injury concerns over Tommy Freeman and Ollie Chessum for their autumn international against New Zealand on Saturday.
bbc.com
Maybe the BBC can learn a thing or two about fake news from Trump | John Crace
The broadcaster didn’t make a very good job of its untruth – possibly because it hasn’t had as much practiceYou have to admire the chutzpah. The cheek of it. Donald Trump describing the BBC as “cor...
theguardian.com
Four into one - how do African World Cup play-offs work?
As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
Aswat makes history as Britain's first black female jump jockey
Teenager Aamilah Aswat made history as the first ever black British female jump jockey to race when coming fifth in the JCB Handicap Hurdle at Kempton Park on Monday.
skysports.com
Iraq parliamentary elections: What we know
As Iraqis head to the polls, here is everything you need to know about the parliamentary elections.
aljazeera.com
Israeli drone kills two Palestinians trying to reach home in Gaza
Mourners received the bodies of two Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike while they were trying to reach their home.
aljazeera.com
If the US Has to Build Data Centers, Here’s Where They Should Go
A new analysis tries to calculate the coming environmental footprint of AI in the US and finds that the ideal sites for data centers aren’t where they’re being built.
wired.com
Republic of Ireland will 'wait and see' over Ferguson fitness
The Republic of Ireland will maintain a watching brief over Evan Ferguson's fitness for Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Hungary after the striker was ruled out of Thursday's meeting with Portu...
bbc.com
Trump through to Champion of Champions quarters
England's Judd Trump books his place in the quarter-finals of the Champion of Champions tournament with a 4-1 win over Bai Yulu of China.
bbc.com
What's next for both parties as vote to end shutdown draws near?
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Republican strategist Mike Ricci about the deal to end the government shutdown.
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NFL Week 10's top performance? Cast your vote for this week's 'Himmy' Award
TreVeyon Henderson, Matthew Stafford, DeMarcus Lawrence or Jonathan Taylor -- who deserves Week 10's "Himmy" Award?
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Man Utd play down severity of Sesko injury
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko will miss Slovenia's World Cup qualifiers but club officials do not think he has suffered a major injury.
bbc.com
Record revenue forecast for Prem amid R360 threat
Prem Rugby is predicted to record revenues of more than £200m next year as the league looks to stave off the threat of the rebel R360 competition.
bbc.com
Sen. John Fetterman explains his vote to end the government shutdown
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., about his vote to end the longest government shutdown in history.
npr.org
Senate prepares to vote on shutdown ending package
The Senate is expected to vote as early as today to approve a spending package that would end the longest federal government shutdown in history.
npr.org
NZ Netball tour of Britain overshadowed by coach controversy
New Zealand arrived in Britain without their head coach as preparations for their Northern Tour were overshadowed by the suspension and reinstatement of Dame Noeline Taurua.
skysports.com
99-yard return and Allen makes history in NFL's plays of the week
A 99-yard touchdown return from New York Jets running back Kene Nwangwu and Keenan Allen's history-making catch for the Los Angeles Chargers top the best plays from week 10 of the NFL season.
bbc.com
Bond for Ortiz set at $500K for pitch rigging
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz appeared in federal court Monday on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes to help associates in their native Dominican Republic win prop bet...
espn.com
Consolidation begins to hit the carbon credit market
Carbon Direct is buying Pachama as the voluntary carbon markets enter a period of uncertainty.
techcrunch.com
‘Most horrific death you could imagine’: the truth behind Netflix’s Death by Lightning
The streamer’s new historical drama looks back on the often forgotten story of US president James Garfield whose progressive political career was cut horribly shortThe descendants of James Garfield...
theguardian.com
Can art enhance your life? Here’s what I learned from Ali Smith, Tracey Emin, Claudia Winkleman and more
In our always online, AI-imperilled lives, simply looking at a painting can improve wellbeing and offer creative guidance. For my new book, artists and writers shared their advice on how to live li...
theguardian.com
World Cup winner Mitchell to help Gloucester staff
World Cup-winning England head coach John Mitchell is to join Gloucester in a non-consultancy role to support their coaching staff.
bbc.com
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Chinese Technology Is Shifting Climate Politics
A solar farm near Kayathar in southern India. The country can now meet half of its electricity demand with wind, solar, and hydropower.
nytimes.com
Trump pardons Giuliani, others accused of trying to overturn 2020 defeat
Trump loyalists accused of pressuring VP Pence and organising fake electors to contest the 2020 election results.
aljazeera.com
Google Maps releases new AI tools that let you create interactive projects
Google is debuting an agent that will generate code for you to build interactive Maps projects.
techcrunch.com
US Senate shutdown vote: What happened, who voted to end it, what’s next?
Some Democrats join Republicans to vote to end the government shutdown, which enters its 41st day.
aljazeera.com
1,000 games in, Guardiola has new energy for new era
Sunday began with a celebration of Pep Guardiola and ended in the same manner, with the Manchester City boss showing he has new energy in a new era for the club.
bbc.com
Heavyweight Itauma to face Franklin in January
Moses Itauma will place his unbeaten record on the line against the experienced Jermaine Franklin in January.
bbc.com
Why did the Giants fire head coach Brian Daboll? What's next?
Who is the best fit for New York with Daboll out? What effect will this have on the locker room?
espn.com
Martin and O'Neil among targets for Norwich job
Russell Martin and Gary O'Neil are among a number of targets under consideration for Norwich City as they search for a new head coach.
skysports.com
IOC: 'No decisions taken yet' over transgender athletes in women's sport
The International Olympic Committee says "no decisions have been taken yet" amid reports transgender athletes could be banned from the female category in all Olympic events.
skysports.com
Deadly blast rips through congested street near New Delhi’s Red Fort
An explosion near New Delhi’s Red Fort reportedly has killed at least eight people.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Agencies Push Back Despite Zelensky Pressure
The headquarters of Energoatom, Ukraine’s state-owned nuclear energy company, in 2022. Anti-corruption agencies found what they said were efforts to influence Energoatom and others.
nytimes.com
Explosion Reported Near Red Fort in New Delhi
Security personnel at the scene of an explosion near the Red Fort area of New Delhi on Monday.
nytimes.com
Knicks player Miles McBride launches a location-sharing friendship app to rival Snap Map
Mmotion is a new friendship app that combines elements of location sharing with social discovery features to find nearby users with shared interests.
techcrunch.com
Typhoon Fung-wong destroys homes in the Philippines
Evacuees face returning to destroyed homes and flooded streets after Super Typhoon Fung‑Wong hit the Philippines.
aljazeera.com
The government shutdown has escalated the US war on the poor
For the ruling elite, poor Americans are expendable.
aljazeera.com
MPs preparing to examine Chinese state influence at British universities
Committee’s inquiry into review of UK-China relations to be broadened after Sheffield Hallam University disclosuresUK politics live – latest updatesThe foreign affairs select committee is drawing...
theguardian.com
Cowboys still mulling best way to honor Kneeland
As the Cowboys report back to their training facility Monday for the first time since Marshawn Kneeland's death by apparent suicide, team executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team is wor...
espn.com
Amazon Music allows users in Canada to chat and stream music with each other
Amazon Music now lets users in Canada create and join groups based on their favorite genres and artists.
techcrunch.com
‘Most of it was the conga pre-set on Prince’s drum machine’: how Fine Young Cannibals made She Drives Me Crazy
‘Prince’s Purple Rain guitar was in the corner of the studio and his lava lamps were everywhere. You couldn’t help but be inspired’I was in a band in Hull called Akrylykz. When the Beat came to pla...
theguardian.com
Explosion near Red Fort in India’s New Delhi
This is a breaking news story.
aljazeera.com
Adair withdraws from Ireland T20 squad with injury
Ireland batter Ross Adair withdraws from the T20 squad for the internationals against Bangladesh because of injury, with Test squad member Jordan Neill replacing him.
bbc.com
‘Young audiences are less scared of it’: why London jazz clubs are expanding and thriving against the odds
As the Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scott’s expand, and Blue Note eyes its arrival, proprietors say there’s an energy in the scene – but financial pressures remainAs small gig venues around the country ner...
theguardian.com
Ramsey with Wales in unofficial role for World Cup qualifiers
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey will be with the squad in an unofficial capacity as they prepare for their World Cup qualifying double-header this month.
bbc.com
Former French president Sarkozy granted release from prison after three weeks
The former French president was jailed in October for conspiring to fund his election campaign with money from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
bbc.com
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30Governments failing to shift to a low-carbon econ...
theguardian.com
Fear & Gibson take 10th Grand Prix skating medal
British skaters Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson take gold at the NHK trophy figure skating event in Osaka - their 10th Grand Prix medal.
bbc.com
What to Know About the BBC Resignations and Turmoil Over a Trump Speech Edit
The BBC office, known as Broadcasting House, in London. The BBC’s output is vast, including global news, drama series and sports.
nytimes.com
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to be released from prison
Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy for his role in securing funding for his 2007 presidential campaign.
aljazeera.com
Thailand Suspends Trump-Backed Peace Talks With Cambodia
A Thai soldier walking near the disputed Thai-Cambodian border in August, where land mines were found deployed.
nytimes.com
Early bets for Week 11: Bengals and Dolphins to cover, plus an MVP pick
What lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are three early bets and a futures wager to track.
espn.com
The nuclear arms race is back
War in Ukraine and China’s military build-up have put the world’s deadliest weapons back at the centre of global politics
ft.com
No. 1 Houston leapfrogs Purdue in AP Top 25 poll
Houston was No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll released Monday, swapping spots with Purdue by earning three more points overall.
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Andrew Miller is bookies’ favourite to win 2025 Booker prize
The Land in Winter has shortest odds of victory, ahead of Kiran Desai’s The Loneliness of Sonia and SunnyAndrew Miller is the bookmakers’ favourite to win the 2025 Booker prize, which will be annou...
theguardian.com
Men's AP Top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team
The first in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what next for every team in the standings.
espn.com
Thailand suspends Cambodia peace deal after landmine blast
Thailand says 'hostility ... has not decreased' and deal on hold until Cambodia meets unspecified demands.
aljazeera.com
Education minister facing no confidence vote over Israel visit
The move is set to fail as it needs cross-community support and unionists have already ruled out supporting it.
bbc.com
No decision over ban on transgender women - IOC
The International Olympic Committee says no decision has been taken on whether to ban transgender women from female categories across all sports.
bbc.com
6Sense founder Amanda Kahlow raises $30 million for new human-replacement AI sales startup 1Mind
Amanda Kahlow has been quietly been back in sales and marketing tech for about a year with agentic startup 1Mind.
techcrunch.com
Scribe hits $1.3B valuation as it moves to show where AI will actually pay off
Scribe Optimize is the startup's next major offering to help organizations identify where AI will be most useful.
techcrunch.com
Nicolas Sarkozy, Former French President, Is Released From Prison Pending Appeal
Nicolas Sarkozy, a French former president, last month. He was found guilty of conspiring to seek funding for a 2007 presidential campaign from the government of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi of Libya.
nytimes.com
‘Mommy’s got her phone’: A House of Dynamite is good on nuclear threat – and great on smartphone addiction
The Netflix film graphically highlights the importance mobiles bring to both work and home life, as well as their potential to wreak havoc on a global scaleSince its release, A House of Dynamite ha...
theguardian.com
Video: COP30 summit warned Gaza faces catastrophic environmental crisis
Palestine’s ambassador to Brazil at COP30 climate summit noted Israel’s genocide in Gaza added to the climate crisis.
aljazeera.com
Liverpool contact PGMOL to raise concerns over Van Dijk disallowed goal
Liverpool have contacted PGMOL to raise significant concerns about Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed goal in the 3-0 defeat at Man City.
skysports.com
Baylor, USC jump into top 10 of women's AP poll
Baylor and Southern California jumped into the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll after big opening week victories.
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Dozens of inmates found hanged in Ecuador prison
Prison guards found 27 bodies hours after another four inmates were killed in clashes between rival gangs.
bbc.com
Jailed climate activist facing deportation from UK fights ‘crazy double punishment’
Marcus Decker is supported by climate experts, religious leaders and celebrities as he fights being first person in UK to be ‘deported for peaceful protest’A climate activist who is appealing again...
theguardian.com
AP Top 25 poll reaction: UConn remains No. 1, USC climbs
The first in-season poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.
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‘I would give all my life for my brother to come back for one second’ – This is climate breakdown
Ari loved his community and set up a volunteer group to fight wildfires. One day his brother Bilal received the phone call he had long dreaded. This is Bilal’s storyLocation Halabja, IraqDisaster W...
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My father, Ken Saro-Wiwa, died fighting for a clean Nigeria. Thirty years on it’s time to stop sucking on the dirty teat of the oil cash cow | Noo Saro-Wiwa
In 1995, as one of the Ogoni Nine, he was hanged after protesting against Shell’s oil pollution. With education and a move towards renewable energy, we can honour his legacyEarlier this year, my fa...
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Gronk to fulfill late friend's wish, retire as Patriot
Rob Gronkowski plans to sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the New England Patriots on Wednesday so he can "retire as a Patriot for life."
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Daughter of ex-South African President Jacob Zuma denies terrorism charges
Zuma-Sambudla is accused of fuelling a wave of protests that hit South Africa after her father's arrest.
bbc.com
Charging an electric car at home: what kit do you need and what is the cost?
Installing a dedicated charger is good option – so too is switching to an EV tariff and charging at night or smartlyWhen you buy an electric vehicle you need to think about how you will charge it a...
theguardian.com
Gilmour, Miller & McCrorie injury blows for Scotland
Scotland have suffered a triple injury blow as they prepare to face Greece in World Cup qualifying, with likely starter Billy Gilmour ruled out of Saturday's match in Pireaus.
bbc.com
China Tightens Controls on Fentanyl Precursors After Summit
Chemicals used to produce fentanyl on the floor of a drug cartel safe house in Culiacán, Mexico, last year. Much of chemical precursors used to make the synthetic opioid are routed from China to Me...
nytimes.com
COP30 summit in Brazil: What to know about the UN climate conference?
Delegates from around the world are expected to disagree over how to tackle climate change and who should pay.
aljazeera.com
'That was a shocker!' | Smith hilariously fails at Sheffield Shield coin toss!
Steve Smith had a big blunder when it came to the coin toss as he lead New South Wales out for the first time in eight years in the Sheffield Shield clash. Video credit: @cricketcomau
skysports.com
Typhoon Fung-wong kills at least 4 as it devastates the Philippines
Storm prompted the evacuation of 1.4 million people as floods and landslides devastated the northwestern Philippines.
aljazeera.com
German court opens trial of Saudi doctor for Christmas market attack
A nine-year-old boy and five women were killed in the ramming attack in a busy market last year.
aljazeera.com
Southern Water apologises for catastrophic spill of plastic biobeads in Sussex
Resulting pollution on Camber Sands beach poses threat to wildlife including dolphins and sealsSouthern Water has taken responsibility for the catastrophic spill of plastic biobeads that polluted t...
theguardian.com
Alex Karp Goes to War
Palantir's CEO is good with ICE and says he defends human rights. But will Israel and Trump ever go too far for him?
wired.com
Iraq’s PM al-Sudani may win the elections, but lose his post
Al-Sudani will navigate the challenges of his fragile electoral bloc and post-election negotiations with Shia rivals.
aljazeera.com
Hidden weakness makes prostate cancer self-destruct
Researchers have discovered that prostate cancer depends on two key enzymes, PDIA1 and PDIA5, to survive and resist therapy. When blocked, these enzymes cause the androgen receptor to collapse, kil...
sciencedaily.com
Celebrity Traitors to return for second series in 2026, BBC announces
Head of entertainment Kalpna Patel-Knight says hit show ‘promises to be just as unmissable as the first’The Celebrity Traitors will return for a second series in 2026, the BBC has announced.Kalpna...
theguardian.com
MLS Cup playoffs Round 1 talking points: Messi, favorites move on
Were there any upsets in Round 1 of the MLS Cup playoffs? Not really, but that didn't mean the best-of-three series were short on drama.
espn.com
Scientists find brain chemical tied to trauma and depression
Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. High SGK1 levels were found in the brains of suicide victims and in people with geneti...
sciencedaily.com
‘She spread love and naughtiness’: Simon Callow on directing Pauline Collins in Shirley Valentine
Her natural performance in Willy Russell’s masterpiece seemed effortless but Collins found it hugely challenging – and still made every day a partyPauline Collins was a unique phenomenon: a superb...
theguardian.com
Does Norris now have one hand on F1's world title?
Two poles, two wins. Lando Norris produced a perfect Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint weekend at a big point in the season to take control of the fight to win this year's Formula 1 world title.
skysports.com
Syria’s President to Meet Trump at White House for First Time
President Ahmed al-Shara in Damascus, Syria, in April. He led a rebel offensive that ousted Bashar al-Assad last year.
nytimes.com
Syrian President Sharaa makes the 1st White House visit by a Syrian head of state
Formerly aligned with al-Qaida with a U.S. bounty on his head, Ahmed al-Sharaa became Syria's president after leading the rebels who toppled the country's authoritarian Assad regime.
npr.org
Does a change in manager lead to more injuries?
Physiotherapist Ben Warburton says it's "very well known" that a new coach of a team will prompt "an increase of injury incidence".
bbc.com
Poem of the week: Leaves by Frederic Manning
A landscape of illusory peace is depicted just before the guns of battle reach it in the first world warLeavesA frail and tenuous mist on baffled and intricate branches; Little gilt leaves are sti...
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Trump ramps up the 'insider pardon' for those in his personal, political orbit
This week, President Trump pardoned allies accused of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. It is part of an uptick in "insider pardons" issued in his second term, one legal expert says.
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UN warns of millions displaced by climate change as COP30 opens in Brazil
Weather-related disasters have forced a quarter of a billion people to flee in the last decade, says UNHCR.
aljazeera.com
As the Russia War Continues, Ukraine Faces a Major Draft Evasion Problem
Fishing boats along a canal in Vylkove, Ukraine, last month.
nytimes.com
Why Everyone Wants to Meet the ‘World’s Most Boring Man’
Politicians, oil giants and climate activists hang on his every word. The Trump administration has blasted him. How did Fatih Birol get so big?
nytimes.com
The right can mock my teeth all it wants – it shows the Greens have struck a nerve | Zack Polanski
As a politician, I expect opposition and debate. But when it centres on personal insults, not policies, something else is going onZack Polanski is the leader of the Green partySince winning the Gre...
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‘Such a tonic’: why Burn After Reading is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers remembering their most rewatched comfort film is a tribute to the Coens’ playful star-packed comedyThe opening credits suggest a work of serious intrigue: a view...
theguardian.com
Amazon’s ‘House of David’ Used Over 350 AI Shots in Season 2. Its Creator Isn’t Sorry
The show, which follows David’s ascent to King of Israel, used four times as much AI this season, including for many of its battle scenes.
wired.com
NEW ANGLES Was Piastri's 10-second penalty too harsh?
Watch new angles of Oscar Piastri's 10-second penalty collision with Kimi Antonelli which caused a DNF for Charles Leclerc.
skysports.com
India win sparks surge in sales for T20 World Cup
There has been a surge of tickets bought for next summer's Women's T20 World Cup in England following India's victory in the 50-over version.
bbc.com
Archaeologists may have finally solved Peru’s strange “Band of Holes” mystery
In Peru’s mysterious Pisco Valley, thousands of perfectly aligned holes known as Monte Sierpe have long puzzled scientists. New drone mapping and microbotanical analysis reveal that these holes may...
sciencedaily.com
'Apathy reigns as Welsh rugby accepts new reality'
Wales continue their struggles with a record loss to Argentina - but the perilous state of Welsh rugby means fans only feel apathy.
bbc.com
New research finds no clear link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) and autism
A sweeping review of existing studies finds no solid evidence that using acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy increases the risk of autism or ADHD in children. Researchers found that previous r...
sciencedaily.com
'Icicle kick' lights up blizzard-hit Canadian final
Atletico Ottawa win the North Star Cup with an "icicle kick" lighting up the Canadian match played that was repeatedly stopped to clear snow from the pitch.
bbc.com
Labour could suffer Lib Dem-style election wipeout for breaking manifesto promise on tax, Rachel Reeves warned – UK politics live
Warning comes as speculation mounts about rise in income tax ahead of budget day on 26 NovemberGood morning. The news is dominated today by the repercussions from the resignation last night of the...
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“I just want to breathe”: Protests over pollution in New Delhi
Air quality in India's capital reaches alarming levels, prompting outrage and calls for action.
aljazeera.com
100 Meters review – mesmerising anime of young athletes in search of physical and spiritual high
Dazzling rotoscoped running sequences make up for a lack of narrative subtlety in Kenji Iwaisawa’s filmMuch has been written about the act of running, a therapeutic exercise with the potential for...
theguardian.com
Gordon 'absolutely' ready to start for Scotland
Despite no first-team action this season, Heart of Midlothian goalkeeper Craig Gordon insists he is ready to play for Scotland in World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Denmark.
bbc.com
BBC resignations are result of internal ‘coup’, says former Sun editor
David Yelland says Tim Davie and Deborah Turness were undermined by people close to BBC boardBBC director general resigns – latest updatesThe resignations of the BBC’s director general and its head...
theguardian.com
Global markets rise as US senators move to end shutdown
US stock futures gain and Treasury yields tick up in ‘relief rally’
ft.com
Surprising heart study finds daily coffee may cut AFib risk by 39%
New research finds that daily coffee drinking may cut AFib risk by nearly 40%, defying decades of medical caution. Scientists discovered that caffeine’s effects on activity, blood pressure, and inf...
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What's at stake for every player in the WNBA labor battle
From stars with millions in off-court endorsements to those making the minimum, every WNBA player stands to gain in the new CBA.
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Stock markets surge after US lawmakers move to end government shutdown
US Senate vote to end shutdown delivers reprieve to investors worried about AI valuations and weakness in US economy.
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Philippines typhoon aftermath: 'Water levels are rising fast'
A weakened Typhoon Fung-wong is now passing over the South China Sea, after leaving two people dead in the Philippines.
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Protesters call for action as pollution suffocates New Delhi
Crop residue burning, along with emissions from vehicles, industries and construction, engulf the capital in smog.
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Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth review – a disturbing look at the star’s turbulent last months
In this excellent series, Flack’s mother Christine is steely and resolute as she questions a growing number of inconsistencies and demands answers about her daughter’s deathOn the evening of 15 Feb...
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‘We never had much fun – we were angry’: Eve Libertine on life with anarcho-punk pioneers Crass
Accused of obscenity and sued by police and Tory MPs, Libertine outraged the establishment as part of Crass. Now she’s back – and she hasn’t mellowed with age‘Things haven’t changed,” sighs Eve Lib...
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Starc warms up for Ashes series with four-wicket haul
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc warmed up for The Ashes series against England with a four-wicket haul for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield.
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Final in the United States? What the future holds for the UEFA Champions League
Are future Champions League finals here to stay in Europe or is there an impending future of Europe's most prestigious club game being played abroad?
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Weather tracker: Typhoon Fung-Wong becomes second in a week to hit the Philippines
Destructive winds and rainfall hit archipelago, while a cold spell in Florida prompts fears of falling iguanasTyphoon Fung-Wong, locally known as Uwan, is the second in a week to affect the Philipp...
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Hundreds protest against air pollution in New Delhi
Hundreds of protesters gathered to demand government action on the worsening air quality and pollution in New Delhi.
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Senators reach deal to reopen the government. And, countries gather for climate talks
Several Senate Democrats break ranks to join Republicans in a deal to reopen the government. And, world leaders gather in Brazil for a major climate conference, but the U.S. is not expected to attend.
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Let's overreact to Week 10: Taylor could break multiple records? Commanders' season over?
We sized up Jonathan Taylor's amazing season, the Commanders' tumble, fantasy football takes and more.
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A Million Evacuated as Typhoon Fung-Wong Hit the Philippines
Workers clear debris from a highway in Dipaculao, Philippines, on Monday, after Typhoon Fung-wong hit.
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Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others who tried to overturn the 2020 election
President Trump has issued pardons for 77 people, including his former attorney Rudy Giuliani and former chief of staff Mark Meadows, who backed his effort to subvert the 2020 election.
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Trump issues pardons to allies linked to January 6
President Trump has issued pardons for 77 people, including his former attorney Rudy Giuliani and former chief of staff Mark Meadows, who backed his effort to subvert the 2020 election.
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Brunaupark review – housing estate dwellers vs property developers in rousing but unequal battle
This heartfelt film bears witness to a defiant community, forms a vital piece of oral history and shows the resilience of those determined to stay onIn many cities across Europe, there is a familia...
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Love The Traitors and Only Murders in the Building? Visit The Mousetrap, says bold new director of West End perennial
Ola Ince, who has refreshed Agatha Christie’s record-breaking mystery, says ‘we all fancy ourselves as detectives’Audiences left hungry for more suspense after the nail-biting Celebrity Traitors fi...
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Rebecca Clarke review – composer of spirited chamber music and songs finally gets her due
Wigmore Hall, LondonIn a deftly curated programme, youthful compositions rubbed shoulders with music from her most productive period, the 1920sAmong the plethora of female composers finally receivi...
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Michelle Obama dishes the secrets behind her most famous outfits: best podcasts of the week
The former First Lady hosts an absorbing new show about her fashion evolution. Plus, Katy Davis explores ‘waiting’ – whether it’s for a bus or an imprisoned lover Continue reading...
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Bread of Angels: A Memoir, by Patti Smith review – a wild ride with the poet of punk
Smith’s incantatory voice shines through in this surprisingly revelatory follow up to Just Kids and M TrainThe post-pandemic flood of artist memoirs continues, but Patti Smith stands apart. The poe...
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A new start after 60: I found my feet in midlife, became a park ranger at 85 – and retired happily at 100
At 104, Betty Reid Soskin has had the most extraordinary life, from protest singing to civil rights activism to meeting the Obamas. She reflects on what it takes to stay strong and keep goingBetty...
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‘The tigers are hungry’: endangered but deadly, the world’s largest big cat is sowing fear in Siberia’s villages
The spread of African swine flu among the wild boars the animals eat has led to the deadliest winter for attacks on people in the Russian region for decades – and a spike in tiger killingsThe attac...
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Senate moves toward reopening government as moderate Democrats join GOP for vote
Senate lawmakers voted late Sunday on a measure that would reopen the government, with enough moderate Democrats joining Republicans to support the initial vote.
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Trump grants pardons to Giuliani, Meadows, others linked to 2020 election efforts
The pardons include 77 allies tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and former Trump attorney Sidney Powell.
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Philippines assesses damage after deadly Typhoon Fung-wong
Powerful storm set off floods and landslides, killing at least two and displacing 1.4 million .
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Where Amazon meets ocean: A Brazilian community fights rising tides
Climate change reshapes Vila do Pesqueiro as families adapt to surging tides, erosion, and loss of ancestral homes.
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A hacking kingpin reveals all: Inside the gang that left a trail of destruction
One of the world's most prominent cyber-criminals speaks to the BBC in an exclusive interview.
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‘I can’t control how others perceive me’: Sydney Sweeney on boxing, weight gain and her flair for controversy
She ignited a culture war with a jeans advert. Now she has delivered a knockout performance as boxer Christy Martin. Sweeney talks about taking punches in the ring – and in the mediaThere was much...
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Country diary: The muted beauty of moth-trapping in November | Susie White
Allendale, Northumberland: It’s not too late to set the trap for some wonderful species – not least the remarkable angle shades mothLast night was forecast to be wet, but I set the moth trap anyway...
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Lenny Wilkens, legendary NBA player and coach, dies at 88
Wilkens' family announced the news but did not divulge a cause of death of the Basketball Hall of Fame player and coach.
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Medical Marijuana Grower in New Zealand Faces Criminal Charges
A police raid and criminal case against a longtime cultivator of cannabis in New Zealand’s Northland region has stirred up debates about medicinal marijuana.
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Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis, says Cop30 chief
Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference beginsCop30: what are the main issues?Net zero to NDCs: your Cop30 jargon busterRich countries...
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‘The second coming we all deserve!’ Sesame Street goes global at long last
After decades of struggle, the warm-hearted kids’ programme has been rescued by Netflix. This could be the start of a partnership as enduring as Bert and Ernie’sAn entire generation of British adul...
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‘I enter a room and people say: “God just walked in”’: Morgan Freeman on voicing the divine, meeting Mandela – and his six decades on screen
The 88-year-old actor has appeared in more than 100 films, playing everyone from presidents to prisoners. Here, he reflects on AI’s ‘robbing’ of his voice, not believing in Black History Month – an...
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Counting down to zero: the final warning from a climate diplomat – podcast
Before Peter Betts died in 2023, he wanted to pass on what he had learned over many years of negotiating at Cops – including how Paris 2015 was saved at the last bellBy Peter Betts. Read by Andrew...
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The disturbing victory of Old Labour over New Labour
In education, labour and housing we risk going back towards what we know will not work
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Von der Leyen dodged Starmer request for meeting on EU money demands
European Commission president had ‘scheduling’ issues at COP30 summit in Brazil and did not meet the UK premier
ft.com
The new crop of rating agencies behind the private credit boom
Regulators and bankers are sounding the alarm about an explosion in privately-rated securities
ft.com
Robinhood wants to allow amateur traders to invest in AI start-ups
CEO Vlad Tenev plans to offer shares in a fund that holds a handful of private artificial intelligence companies
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Reasons to be bearish about China’s rise
Yes, its economic engine is remarkable, but there are factors that should temper predictions of global hegemony
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Countries are gathering for climate negotiations. Here's where the U.S. stands
Under President Trump, the U.S. has taken steps to roll back climate policies. Here are six significant changes.
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South Korea indicts ex-leader Yoon on charges of aiding the enemy
Yoon Suk Yeol ordered drone flights over North Korea to create pretext for martial law, prosecutors allege.
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool's Szoboszlai wanted by Man City, Real Madrid
Dominik Szoboszlai's Liverpool contract situation is being monitored by Manchester City and Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Senate takes the first step toward ending the government shutdown
After 40 days and 40 nights, a bipartisan group of Senate Democrats and Republicans reached a deal to reopen the government. But some oppose the deal because it doesn't reduce health care costs.
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Norris wins Brazil GP to extend F1 championship lead over Piastri
Lando Norris increased his championship points lead over McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri with three races remaining.
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US senators advance bill to end record government shutdown
Senate takes the first step toward ending the government shutdown, advancing a funding bill after weeks of gridlock.
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A neutron star’s weird wind rewrites space physics
XRISM’s observations of GX13+1 revealed a slow, fog-like wind instead of the expected high-speed blast, challenging existing models of radiation-driven outflows. The discovery hints that temperatur...
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Physicists prove the Universe isn’t a simulation after all
New research from UBC Okanagan mathematically demonstrates that the universe cannot be simulated. Using Gödel’s incompleteness theorem, scientists found that reality requires “non-algorithmic under...
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Lenny Wilkens, N.B.A. Hall of Famer as Both Player and Coach, Dies at 88
Lenny Wilkens speaks at an event unveiling a statue in his honor outside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle in June. The N.B.A. legend died at 88.
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Second Migrant Child Dies on ‘Reverse Migration’ Boat Route
A boat full of migrants heading from Panama to Colombia in May on a reverse migration route.
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US Senate nears vote on bill to end 40-day government shutdown
As the crisis deepens, senators are mulling a deal that would reopen the government through January.
aljazeera.com
Homelessness higher than official figures, research shows
Official data for England underestimates the scale of the problem, according to research for charity Crisis says.
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Supercomputer breakthrough exposes Enceladus’s hidden ocean
From Cassini’s awe-inspiring flybys to cutting-edge simulations, scientists are decoding the secrets of Enceladus’s geysers. Supercomputer models show the icy moon’s plumes lose less mass than expe...
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AI unravels the hidden communication of gut microbes
Scientists have turned to advanced AI to decode the intricate ecosystem of gut bacteria and their chemical signals. Using a Bayesian neural network called VBayesMM, researchers can now identify gen...
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US senators strike deal in first step to ending government shutdown
Small group of Democrats joins Republicans in advancing bill to reopen government after record budget impasse
ft.com
Sam Mendes' Oscar-winning World War One epic
During the First World War, two soldiers must cross no-man's-land to deliver a message.
co.uk
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,355
Here are the key events from day 1,355 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Blue Origin scrubs second New Glenn launch, will try again November 12
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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Girl, 17, joins lawsuit against government after seeing horrific phone videos at school
Flossie McShea from Devon says she saw a shooting, a beheading and porn and that other students ‘show you their screen without invitation’A 17-year-old girl who says she was exposed to horrific ima...
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Growth in global demand for ‘green’ office buildings slows amid Trump policies
Fall reported by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as UN calls for accelerated action in buildings sector to meet global climate goalsThe growth in global demand for “green” office buildings...
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AI will lead one in four big UK businesses to cut staffing, research shows
Junior roles most likely to be axed in the next year, according to a survey of British employers