Iraq’s Prime Minister Leads in Elections but May Struggle to Form a Government
Supporters of Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani of Iraq celebrated in Baghdad on Wednesday after the announcement of preliminary election results.
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Ruthless Humphries into Grand Slam quarter-finals
World number one Luke Humphries earns a comfortable win against Jurjen van der Velde in the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts.
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William Rataczak, Co-Pilot of Flight Hijacked by D.B. Cooper, Dies at 86
William Rataczak with Tina Mucklow, a flight attendant, after the Northwest passenger jet hijacked by D.B. Cooper landed safely in Reno, Nev., in 1971.
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'When will it end?!' | EIGHTEEN missed match darts as Bully Boy finally takes it
Michael Smith and Chris Dobey play out one of the most dramatic last legs as Bully Boy finally takes the game after eighteen missed match darts.
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Smith survives ELEVEN match darts to sets up Grand Slam showdown with Humphries
Michael Smith's remarkable comeback continues after he pulled off an almighty comeback and survived 11 missed match darts from Chris Dobey to round off a 10-9 win, setting up a quarter-final with w...
skysports.com
Sally Kirkland, Scene-Stealing Actress, Dies at 84
Sally Kirkland in a 1975 television film, "The Kansas City Massacre." It was one of more than 250 roles she played onscreen.
nytimes.com
What we know about new Epstein emails that mention Trump
In emails released by Democrats, Epstein says Trump "knew about the girls". The White House says they are an attempt to "smear" the president.
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DHS Kept Chicago Police Records for Months in Violation of Domestic Espionage Rules
The Department of Homeland Security collected data on Chicago residents accused of gang ties to test if police files could feed an FBI watchlist. Months passed before anyone noticed it wasn’t deleted.
wired.com
Man Utd stay perfect in Europe with win over Earps' PSG
Manchester United maintained their 100-per-cent record in the UEFA Women's Champions League with a 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford.
skysports.com
US House to vote on deal to end longest government shutdown
White House says bill could be signed by President Trump on Wednesday night
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'I couldn't get my head off the pillow' | Humphries reveals back spasm injury
Luke Humphries reveals he woke up with a spasm that almost made him pull out of the tournament and required three hours of physio to get him ready for his match against Jurjen van der Velde.
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Why France is ready to pull the plug on Shein
Paris’s antipathy for fast-fashion brand Shein hit new highs after illicit products were found on its marketplace.
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Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s coalition comes first in parliamentary election
With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs.
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South Asia on Edge
Mourners in New Delhi on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Lorinda de Roulet, Who Briefly Led the New York Mets, Dies at 95
A daughter of Joan Whitney Payson, the team’s exuberant first owner, she took over as chairwoman in 1978 during a lackluster time for the franchise.
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Price nails BIG FISH to take control of the match against Schindler
Gerwyn Price hits a big fish against Martin Schindler in round two of the Grand Slam of Darts to take a 8-6 lead in the match.
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Sinner storms past Zverev and into season-ending semi-finals
Defending champion Jannik Sinner secured a semi-final spot at the ATP Finals in Turin with a routine 6-4 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev on Wednesday.
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Delhi blast was terror incident, Indian government says
India's government says it unequivocally condemns the "dastardly and cowardly act" that killed eight people.
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UN warns Sudan is the ‘largest displacement crisis in the world’
The head of the UN migration agency says more than 10 million people have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan.
aljazeera.com
Cardiff to host opening match of Euro 2028
Cardiff will host the opening game of Euro 2028, with the semi-finals and final set to take place at London's Wembley Stadium.
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Euro 2028 schedule revealed
The Euro 2028 schedule has been confirmed with Wales potentially playing in the opening game of the tournament at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff while England could play their first match at M...
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Gustavo Petro, the Rebel Turned President Willing to Take on Trump
President Gustavo Petro speaking last week in Bogota, Colombia.
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Cybersecurity firm Deepwatch lays off dozens, citing move to “accelerate” AI investment
Deepwatch’s CEO told TechCrunch that the layoffs allow the company to accelerate investments in “AI and automation.”
techcrunch.com
ElevenLabs strike deals with celebs to create AI audio
ElevenLabs struck a deal with actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey to AI-generate their voices.
techcrunch.com
Peter Mandelson was in contact with Epstein till at least 2016, new emails reveal
UK ambassador was sacked in September after other tranche of emails showed he told disgraced financier to ‘fight for early release’Peter Mandelson, who was sacked as the UK’s ambassador to Washingt...
theguardian.com
Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum
Thieves have stolen six Roman-era statues from Syria’s National Museum in Damascus.
aljazeera.com
UN urges humanitarian corridor to help civilians stuck in Sudan’s el-Fasher
IOM chief calls for ceasefire to allow aid groups to reach Sudanese civilians trapped in war-torn Darfur region.
aljazeera.com
Court rules that OpenAI violated German copyright law; ordered it to pay damages
A German court ruled that OpenAI’s ChatGPT violated the nation’s copyright laws by training its language models on licensed musical work without permission.
techcrunch.com
Briefing war spotlights relationships between three of Labour’s most senior figures
Rift said to be driven between Keir Starmer and Morgan McSweeney even before attacks on Wes StreetingOne way to flush out a leadership challenger, according to Gordon Brown’s one-time enforcer, is...
theguardian.com
Labour infighting puts chancellor’s budget plan to reassure bond markets at risk
It was hoped manifesto-breaking tax rises might bring down borrowing costs – but party turbulence is likely to spook investorsThere is one narrow, perilous route by which Rachel Reeves can successf...
theguardian.com
Is Europe sliding closer to conflict with Russia?
Drone sightings, threats and an arms race raise spectre of war.
aljazeera.com
Arline Bronzaft, Who Campaigned for a Quieter City, Dies at 89
Arline Bronzaft in 1990, when she was a Lehman College psychology professor, aiming her noise meter at passing traffic on Manhattan’s East Side.
nytimes.com
Anthropic’s Claude Takes Control of a Robot Dog
Anthropic believes AI models will increasingly reach into the physical world. To understand where things are headed, it asked Claude to program a quadruped.
wired.com
Tuchel's admission that England's big names are at risk is seismic
This feels like a seismic moment in England's planning for next summer's World Cup.
skysports.com
Keir Starmer expresses ‘sincere regret’ over appointment of Labour donor to football watchdog
Prime minister apologises for rubber-stamping decision to make David Kogan head of regulatorKeir Starmer has said he made a mistake in rubber-stamping the appointment of the first head of the new f...
theguardian.com
Women's 100m final on day one at LA 2028 Olympics
The women's 100m final will take place on day one of the 2028 Olympics, with the men's on day two, as athletics is moved to the first week in Los Anleges.
bbc.com
iOS 26.2 beta adds new Liquid Glass customization, alarms in the Reminders app, and more
Apple released the iOS 26.2 beta 1 last week, introducing the option to adjust the Liquid Glass appearance of the lock screen clock, and more.
techcrunch.com
Pressure grows on Starmer to sack chief of staff over briefing row
Growing calls for Morgan McSweeney to go after extraordinary briefing operation against Wes StreetingKeir Starmer is coming under intense pressure from a wide range of ministers and MPs to sack his...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on Labour leadership speculation: a symptom of failure to define a governing purpose | Editorial
Downing Street briefings to flush out potential rivals have needlessly damaged the prime minister and raised the stakes around the budgetIt is extraordinary that Labour MPs are contemplating replac...
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'Huge pull' for Edwards to return to Wolves - Jarvis
Matt Jarvis says a return to Molineux would have been a "huge pull" for former Wolves team-mate Rob Edwards, who has been confirmed as their new manager.
bbc.com
'Easy to get confused': USC claps back after B1G said fake punt should've been penalized
The Big Ten said on Sunday that USC should've been penalized for the fake punt pass they executed in its win over Northwestern last Friday.
espn.com
Hal Sirowitz, Poet Who Mined His Mother’s Worry With Wit, Dies at 76
Hal Sirowitz in 1979 in Flushing, Queens, where he spent most of his adulthood.
nytimes.com
How high are OpenAI’s compute costs? Possibly a lot higher than we thought
Inference inferred, revenue reconstructed, cash burn quantified
ft.com
British Medical Association ‘threat to future of NHS’, says Streeting ahead of doctors’ strike
Health secretary accuses doctors’ union of ‘cartel-like behaviour’ and tells it to ‘get real’ over pay demandsUK politics live – latest updatesThe British Medical Association is acting like a “cart...
theguardian.com
Pepperell regains DP World Tour card with late birdie surge at Q-School
Eddie Pepperell birdied his final four holes at DP World Tour Q-School to secure the top-20 finish he required to regain his tour card for 2026.
skysports.com
UK in denial over hostage-taking by foreign states, says Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who spent six years in Iranian jail, says ministers have failed to fulfil vow to appoint special envoy to combat problemThe UK government is in denial about the extent of hostage...
theguardian.com
French parliament suspends Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform
Political deal reprieves fragile government, but undermines president’s signature economic policy
ft.com
IAEA demands ‘long overdue’ inspections of Iran nuclear sites’
Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stockpile 'a matter of serious concern' after 12-day war with Israel, watchdog says.
aljazeera.com
Why a researcher is building robots that look and act like bats
These palm-sized robots use ultrasound signals to navigate harsh conditions in search and rescue missions.
techcrunch.com
Productivity app Hero announces an SDK that will complete your AI prompts for you
The autocomplete will help users create more effective prompts for AI apps, resulting in fewer back-and-forths.
techcrunch.com
The AI Boom Is Fueling a Need for Speed in Chip Networking
Next-gen networking tech, sometimes powered by light instead of electricity, is emerging as a critical piece of AI infrastructure.
wired.com
Starmer in leadership crisis after denying authorising ‘attack’ on health secretary
Briefings by PM’s allies over potential challenge to Labour leader leave him weakened ahead of crucial Budget
ft.com
'Friendly competition' - could Rogers keep Bellingham out of England team?
Lifelong friends Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers are set to compete for England's number 10 shirt at the World Cup - who will prevail?
bbc.com
‘Every account is slightly different’: who were the real Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday?
A new book, Brothers of the Gun, explores the unlikely friendship between a complicated lawman and a cursed gamblerThere’s a famous line from a John Ford western, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance:...
theguardian.com
Data centers now attract more investment than than finding new oil supplies
In a shift, the world will spend $40 billion more on new data centers this year than it will on finding new sources of oil.
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Data centers now attract more investment than finding new oil supplies
In a shift, the world will spend $40 billion more on new data centers this year than it will on finding new sources of oil.
techcrunch.com
Victims' commissioner Baroness Newlove dies, aged 63
Baroness Helen Newlove has been remembered as a commissioner who stood up for all victims.
bbc.com
House to vote to end the longest shutdown in history
The House is set to vote today on a bill that would end the government shutdown after 43 days.
npr.org
Lawmakers warn Democratic governors that states are sharing drivers’ data with ICE
A group of Democratic lawmakers asked governors in California, Colorado, and other states to block ICE from accessing their residents’ driver’s license data without their knowledge.
techcrunch.com
Helen Newlove, victims’ commissioner and peer, dies after short illness
Lady Newlove, a campaigner for victims of crime, was a ‘committed and passionate advocate’, her office has saidHelen Newlove, the victims’ commissioner for England and Wales, has died after a short...
theguardian.com
Littler sets sights on world No 1 as Grand Slam defence faces knockout test
Luke Littler has his sights set on becoming world No 1 before the conclusion of the Grand Slam of Darts.
skysports.com
Keir Starmer and his team mount a leadership challenge … to himself
It’s as if everyone at No 10 has had a collective breakdown, an act of self harm on an unimaginable scaleSometimes what you see is what you get. Usually in Westminster things happen for a reason. T...
theguardian.com
Apple launches Digital ID, a way to carry your passport on your phone for use at TSA checkpoints
Apple's new Digital ID will let U.S. users carry their passport on their iPhone, and use it at TSA checkpoints.
techcrunch.com
‘I’m still processing how awful it was’: your zero-star screen disasters
From a Dustin Hoffman performance less witty than a stunned mollusc to the worst piece of garbage ever inflicted on TV viewers, here are Guardian readers’ most atrocious watching experiences ever•...
theguardian.com
US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years
Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make - more than twice the cost of a decade ago.
bbc.com
Will South Africa’s Biko inquest finally yield justice for struggle icon?
No perpetrators have been brought to justice after 1977 death-in-detention of famed anti-apartheid leader, Steve Biko.
aljazeera.com
Labour’s rebuttal to the Green party this week sums up the double standard that dogs our politics | Frances Ryan
Why is it that the politics of hope offered up by the left is dismissed as naive, while the policies of the centre and right are portrayed as all that is possible?Britain is broken and nothing can...
theguardian.com
AI data startup WisdomAI has raised another $50M, led by Kleiner, Nvidia
WisdomAI is offering AI-driven data analytics that can answer business questions from structured, unstructured, and even “dirty” data, meaning data not cleaned of typos or errors.
techcrunch.com
Benn expects to end Eubank's career: 'This is my last fight at 160lbs'
What does 0.05lbs get you? If you’re Conor Benn it's a high-end Rolls-Royce, complete with champagne table, whiskey table, mink carpets, carbon fibre trimmings, shooting stars dotted into the...
skysports.com
What’s Being Said About the US Govt Shutdown
Misinformation is spreading fast amid the US government shutdown. We break down the facts as the House prepares to vote.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic announces $50 billion data center plan
Anthropic has launched an ambitious new data center partnership with the UK-based Fluidstack, committing $50 billion to building facilities across the US.
techcrunch.com
World’s ‘fossil fuel obsession’ threatens billions of lives: Amnesty
Amnesty International warns fossil fuel infrastructure is a 'major source of human rights violations' around the world.
aljazeera.com
St. Brown apologizes if 'Trump dance' offended
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown apologized on his podcast if he "offended anyone" with his "Trump dance" touchdown celebration last Sunday while President Donald Trump was in attendance.
espn.com
13 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Best Mother (2025)
From high-tech skin care to cool accessories, these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.
wired.com
Trump live: US House returns to Washington for vote on government shutdown
The House of Representatives will hold a session to vote on legislation to end the longest shutdown in US history.
aljazeera.com
Blue Origin delays second New Glenn launch again due to solar storms
The same solar activity that's been lighting up the night sky in North America is causing this particular delay.
techcrunch.com
Labour MPs 'furious' as leadership row goes public
Labour MPs 'furious' as leadership row goes public
bbc.com
Lowest-ranked team ever! Suriname out to complete World Cup 'fairytale'
Suriname are on the brink of something extraordinary. Beat El Salvador this week and they will take a big step towards World Cup qualification and could yet become the lowest-ranked team to achieve...
skysports.com
Danish man given suspended sentence for sharing nude film scenes on Reddit
Police said the man shared 347 clips of naked actors on the social media site, which were viewed 4.2 million times.
bbc.com
'We want a Grand Slam, England want our scalp'
New Zealand boss Scott Robertson wants to turn "expectation to joy" as he and his All Blacks side zero in on a first Grand Slam tour since 2010.
bbc.com
Can Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks survive Islamabad, Delhi blasts?
Islamabad and Kabul’s uneasy truce faces new strain after deadly blasts and escalating regional accusations.
aljazeera.com
The Best Pixel 10 Cases and Accessories (2025)
Slap a case and screen protector on your shiny new Pixel, whether you have the Pixel 10 or Pixel 10 Pro XL. We also have Qi2 chargers and accessory recommendations.
wired.com
At least six die in crush at Ghana military recruitment event
Thousands had turned up to El-Wak stadium, in the capital Accra, with hopes of being enlisted.
bbc.com
House to vote on bill to end US shutdown: Why Democrats are opposing it?
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has called for a three-year extension of subsidies to the Affordable Care Act.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic to invest $50bn in new US data centres
Claude chatbot maker signs partnership with UK-based Fluidstack to boost computing power
ft.com
What does my love for impossibly difficult video games say about me?
From Demon Souls to Baby Steps, challenging games keep a certain type of player coming back for more. I wonder why we are such suckers for punishment• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your in...
theguardian.com
Trump formally asks Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu after Gaza truce
US president calls corruption charges against Israeli PM 'unjustified', describing Netanyahu as 'formidable' leader.
aljazeera.com
Adele to make acting debut in star-studded Tom Ford movie
The singer will star alongside Adolescence breakout Owen Cooper, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Colin Firth, Thandiwe Newton and Nicholas Hoult in an Anne Rice adaptationAdele is set to make her acting debu...
theguardian.com
Did a meteor strike downtown New York? Jeff Mermelstein’s best photograph
‘This image gave me a jolt: his poker face, his grip on the bottle of window cleaner – and the boulder that might be a meteor that struck the flowerbed’I made this image, Man with Windex, in New Yo...
theguardian.com
Tate staff vote to strike over pay after union members reject ‘inadequate’ offer
Exclusive: More than 150 workers to strike from 26 November to 2 December, raising possibility of disruption to major showsStaff at Tate have voted overwhelmingly to strike over pay, which could se...
theguardian.com
Israel is intensifying attacks on Lebanon, is it planning another war?
Analysts say Israel is not upholding its end of the ceasefire and looking for reasons to strike a depleted Hezbollah.
aljazeera.com
NHS medicines budget should not rise with inflation, says drug approval body
Comments by head of Nice come as ministers offer to increase spending to appease pharma groups and Donald Trump
ft.com
Trump ‘spent hours’ at Epstein’s house with victim of sex trafficking, email alleges
House Democrats release new communications from late paedophile that raise questions about relationship with US president
ft.com
How would a Labour leadership challenge work and how safe is Starmer?
Briefings at top of government have sparked fresh questions about PM’s position and potential successorsUK politics live – latest updatesThe extraordinary briefing war that erupted at the top of go...
theguardian.com
The Liberals’ so-called ‘founding principles’ underpinning their decision to dump net zero fail the credibility test
The party’s imminent move to abandon the 2050 climate goal makes the environment the loser and Labor the biggest winnerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news em...
theguardian.com
Wolves appoint ex-defender Edwards as manager
Wolves appoint Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal as he leaves Middlesbrough to take over at Molineux.
bbc.com
How does Clarke rouse Scotland for tenure-defining games?
The next four days could define Steve Clarke's Scotland reign, so how can he inspire his team for a seismic World Cup qualifying double-header?
bbc.com
Colombian military bombs suspected rebel camp, killing 19
The air strike comes after the US accused the Colombian president of allowing the drugs trade to expand.
bbc.com
Who are India and Pakistan blaming for Delhi, Islamabad blasts?
Pakistan has quickly blamed India. New Delhi has said Islamabad is trying to distract attention from domestic challenges
aljazeera.com
Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs speeds up the world model race with Marble, its first commercial product
Marble is different from competitors like Odyssey, Decart, and Google's Genie because creates persistent, downloadable 3D environments rather than generating worlds on-the-fly as you explore.
techcrunch.com
Italy probes claims that tourists paid to shoot at civilians in Bosnian war
Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo.
bbc.com
Ireland vs Portugal: World Cup qualifier – Ronaldo, team, start and lineups
Portugal has the opportunity to secure qualification for FIFA 2026 World Cup when they travel to Dublin to play Ireland.
aljazeera.com
Did Ukraine’s ‘mafia-linked’ mayor fall victim to a brewing turf war?
Ukrainian intelligence claimed Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov held a Russian passport, sealing his fate.
aljazeera.com
Best Home Depot Black Friday Deals for 2025
Black Friday lasts a month this year at the Home Depot, including half off select tools and tool sets, and deals on Google Nest smart home devices.
wired.com
Solar storms hit Earth: What are they; where can Northern Lights be seen?
The United States weather agency has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch alert, implying severe storms expected.
aljazeera.com
Night of the Juggler review – 1980s full-throttle pulp shocker crammed with nonstop gonzo mayhem
While the standards of good taste are very much of its time, this crime thriller is a ride of fender mangling car chases, over-the-top punch ups and nutso actionNonstop gonzo mayhem is on show in t...
theguardian.com
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Air strikes target northern Gaza
Israeli warplanes launch three air strikes on the northeastern area of Beit Lahiya.
aljazeera.com
Microsoft-backed VEIR is bringing superconductors to data centers
The Massachusetts-based startup is taking tech developed for long distance transmissions lines to solve an emerging problem for data center designers.
techcrunch.com
Cowboys official reported Kneeland text to police
On the night of Marshawn Kneeland's death, the Cowboys' director of security called police to ask for a welfare check after texts from Kneeland that "seemed to be saying goodbye."
espn.com
Keir Starmer says any No 10 briefings against ministers ‘unacceptable’
At PMQs, Starmer defends Wes Streeting but dodges question on his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeneyUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has condemned as “completely unacceptable” any briefi...
theguardian.com
ONS to cut reports on health and crime to improve quality of core data
UK’s statistics agency announces ‘recovery’ plan after concerns raised over reliability of its dataThe UK’s statistics agency has announced plans to scrap some of its publications on health, crime...
theguardian.com
Is a Robot Vacuum Worth It?
It’s not for everyone, but sometimes my robot vacuum is my only friend.
wired.com
Indigenous protesters storm COP30 climate summit in Brazil
Indigenous protesters stormed the UN’s COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, clashing with security officers inside.
aljazeera.com
Who is Laura Loomer, President Trump's self-described chief 'loyalty enforcer'?
The New Yorker's Antonia Hitchens describes how Loomer went from a conspiracy theorist to a close ally of Trump who's gotten government officials she claims are disloyal to the president fired.
npr.org
For the family of WWE legend Eddie Guerrero, his shadow still looms large
Twenty years after his death, the legendary WWE superstar still exists in the memories of his loved ones.
espn.com
How new rules would change way football is played
BBC Sport has been looking at possible ways of changing football - but what impact could different laws have on tactics?
bbc.com
Venezuela launches nationwide military drills amid US troop build-up
Venezuela’s military is practicing its readiness for war, as the US continues its troop build-up in the Caribbean.
aljazeera.com
‘There’s fire all around us, this is it’ – This is climate breakdown
Working with jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal was a huge source of joy. But the wildfires are getting worse. This is Abbie’s storyLocation Pantanal, BrazilDisaster Wildfires, a number of yearsAbbie Mar...
theguardian.com
Defender Greenwood extends Man City stay to 2027
England defender Alex Greenwood signs a new deal extending her stay at Manchester City to 2027.
bbc.com
How to Talk to ChatGPT for Free Inside WhatsApp (While You Still Can)
Meta’s messaging app offers free access to the AI chatbot, but only until January 2026.
wired.com
Dykes dreaming of World Cup 'pinnacle' to ease hurt of missing Euros
Lyndon Dykes says helping Scotland to their first World Cup since 1998 would ease the hurt of being forced to miss last year's European Championships.
skysports.com
Sanctions are not a humane alternative to war
Without built-in health protections, sanctions kill civilians as surely as bombs and bullets.
aljazeera.com
State Man ruled out for season with injury
State Man is ruled out for the season and will not bid to reclaim the Champion Hurdle title at Cheltenham in March.
bbc.com
Forty-two migrants presumed dead after shipwreck near Libya: UN
Accident would add to more than 1,000 migrant deaths in central Mediterranean crossings this year.
aljazeera.com
Russia's AI robot falls seconds after being unveiled
Footage shows the moment Russia's first anthropomorphic robot fell just seconds after its debut
bbc.com
US House set for crunch vote on ending historic government shutdown
Republicans sound confident the bill will pass, despite their narrow majority. Democrats vow to oppose it.
bbc.com
Mullins blow as State Man ruled out for the season
The Willie Mullins-trained State Man has been ruled out for the season after suffering a tendon injury.
skysports.com
England's place is booked - what's still at stake in final World Cup qualifiers?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who has qualified for next year's Fifa World Cup.
bbc.com
Predators review – grimly compelling look at reality TV revenge hunt for child abusers
David Osit’s documentary takes a disturbing look at the televised shaming served up by the hit show To Catch a PredatorIt’s too soon to know for sure, but this may end up being ranked as one of the...
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All of My Employees Are AI Agents, and So Are My Executives
Sam Altman says the one-person billion-dollar company is coming. Maybe I could be that person—if only I could get my colleagues to shut up and stop lying.
wired.com
Norwich hold talks with O'Neil, Tomasson and Still
Norwich hold talks with Gary O'Neil, Will Still and Jon Dahl Tomasson in their search to find a new manager following Liam Manning's dismissal.
bbc.com
Haftbefehl shows that Germany loves art born from alienation – just not the people who create it
A hit Netflix documentary about Germany’s favourite rapper demonstrates how popular the aesthetics of migrant life are – just as politicians debate how to remove it from inner citiesIf you want to...
theguardian.com
Deadly Blasts in India and Pakistan Set Region on Edge
The blast site near the historic Red Fort in the old part of New Delhi on Monday.
nytimes.com
Titans' Sneed indicted in relation to Dec. shooting
Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday in Dallas County, Texas, on a misdemeanor charge of failure to report a felony.
espn.com
‘We got hate mail after the Proms!’ The towering visions of UK jazz legend Mike Westbrook
Having worked alongside everyone from Laurence Olivier to a French circus, the 89-year-old is still composing, learning church bells, and using AI to resurrect a lost epicMike Westbrook is reflecti...
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Two members of K-pop group NewJeans will return, record label says after legal battle
Hyein and Haerin will return to Ador following a legal dispute, the agency says, as fans worry about the K-pop group's future.
bbc.com
Donald Trump says he has ‘obligation’ to sue BBC over speech edit
US president sets Friday deadline for corporation to respond to billion-dollar legal threatTrump to sue BBC – latest updatesDonald Trump has said he feels he has “an obligation” to sue the BBC ove...
theguardian.com
Grub actually: Keira Knightley’s Christmas Waitrose ad is sweet and funny. The first time, anyway
Their mini romcom is a classy move both for the star and the upmarket supermarket. But how many times will you be able to watch it before you start gagging? It has been a big couple of months for K...
theguardian.com
Scientists just found a material that beats diamond at its own game
Boron arsenide has dethroned diamond as the best heat conductor, thanks to refined crystal purity and improved synthesis methods. This discovery could transform next-generation electronics by combi...
sciencedaily.com
Myanmar’s urban assassins: The fighters hunted by the military
Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit exposes military attempts to crush underground rebel groups operating in big cities.
aljazeera.com
Would Trump’s $1bn lawsuit against the BBC hold up in court?
The US president would find it difficult to prove defamation if he sues in the US, where free speech is safeguarded.
aljazeera.com
UK statistics agency cutting back work on health and crime data
ONS wants to free staff to work on improving quality of critical statistics and surveys
ft.com
Figma bets on India to expand beyond design
Figma has opened a new office in Bengaluru as part of a push to deepen its India ties and appeal to more developers.
techcrunch.com
Key week for England's WC midfield: Can Scott or Wharton be Anderson alternative?
Alex Scott, the newest call-up to Thomas Tuchel's squad, says he feels his best position is as a No 8. But he is likely to be fighting for a different role this week.
skysports.com
L.A. Games to crown fastest woman on first day
The full schedule for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has been released, with the women's 100-meter final in track on the first official day and a "Super Saturday" with 26 finals across 23 sports.
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A 540-million-year-old fossil is rewriting evolution
Over 500 million years ago, the Cambrian Period sparked an explosion of skeletal creativity. Salterella, a peculiar fossil, defied conventions by combining two different mineral-building methods. A...
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Details of Tuanzebe's £1m lawsuit against Man Utd revealed
Manchester United have been accused of harming the career of a former player by failing to treat an injury "promptly" and "appropriately", leaving him with more serious long-term problems, accordin...
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Immigrants with obesity, diabetes and other health problems may be denied visas
New guidance from the Trump administration directs visa officers to consider common health ailments, including obesity and diabetes, when would-be immigrants seek to enter the U.S.
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Fifa accused of creating 'fake' player unions
Fifa is not engaging with "recognised football representative bodies", says world players' union Fifpro.
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Ex-Chelsea player Oscar in hospital with heart issue
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar is stable in hospital after falling unwell with a heart issue.
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Trump says he has an ‘obligation’ to sue BBC over edited speech
US president says he intends to pursue legal action because UK broadcaster ‘defrauded the public’
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Don't sweat it! The new one-per-cent gain giving Wrexham an edge
Hydration. Not a sexy subject at the best of times. Now try selling it to footballers, laser-focused with a ball at their feet but never known for their love of science.
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Being Eddie review – reverential Netflix doc paints limited portrait of Eddie Murphy
There’s great access in this look at the comedian and actor’s life, from time with the subject himself to his many peers, but there’s depth missingBeing Eddie, a new Netflix documentary on Eddie Mu...
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‘I really enjoyed it’: new RSC curriculum brings Shakespeare’s works to life in UK classrooms
Starting with Macbeth, online platform using rehearsal-based teaching methods aims to transform study of the BardAct 1. Scene 1. A classroom in a secondary school in Peterborough. It is a dreary, w...
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Trapped review – rough and ready abuse story that piles bleakness upon bleakness
This occasionally nuanced tale of a woman’s tough existence has some raw power, but is stymied by crude production and ropey performancesRaye, played by Gina Jones is, as the title of the film sugg...
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Loren Ipsum by Andrew Gallix review – chronically funny satire of the literary scene
Full of word games, in-jokes and grisly murders, this debut pours gleeful scorn on the pretensions of contemporary literary lifeFreud would have had a lot to say about a novel in which the cen...
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New Epstein emails appear to reveal more Trump ties
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released several emails from the estate of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein that refer to President Trump.
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James hoping for later World Cup kick-off times
England defender Reece James hopes Fifa will consider moving kick-off times for next year's World Cup to help players deal with potentially stifling summer temperatures.
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Wes Streeting denies plotting against PM and condemns No 10 bid to ‘kneecap’ him – UK politics live
Starmer’s allies are saying getting rid of the PM would be would be a ‘reckless’ and ‘dangerous’ move Good morning. All governments are collections of people who don’t always agree, and don’t alway...
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Wes Streeting denies plotting to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister
Health secretary dismisses claims as ‘unhelpful’ and ‘self-defeating’ after reports that PM’s job could be under threatWes Streeting has denied wanting to oust Keir Starmer, comparing rumours he is...
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A Merry Little Ex-Mas review – Netflix’s season of cheapo festive fare begins with a shrug
Alicia Silverstone is latest 90s star to lead a film for the streamer but her charm can’t save another bland addition to their pile of festive fare‘Hypnotically terrible’: readers on 15 so-bad-they...
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Labour is standing on a precipice: if it breaks its election promise on tax, it will never be trusted again | Owen Jones
Ruling out tax rises in its 2024 manifesto was utterly reckless and will fan the flames of the far rightIt’s rare to watch a political calamity advance with such gruesome inevitability. Rachel Reev...
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What's left for Tuchel to decide? Our writers pick their England World Cup XIs
Qualification is secured - now the planning really starts. Thomas Tuchel's first tournament with England is just seven months away, and there is work to do.
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Reform UK pulls out of BBC film amid Trump speech edit row
Internal party memo says ‘trust has been lost’ as US president reiterates threat of legal action against corporationTrump to sue BBC – latest updatesReform UK has pulled out of a BBC documentary ab...
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Wife and son of Gabon's ousted leader given 20-year jail terms in two-day corruption trial
They were not in court and have described the charges against them as “a legal farce”.
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Donald Trump says he has ‘obligation’ to sue BBC over speech edit – latest updates
US president claims broadcaster has ‘defrauded the public’ and reiterates his threat of launching a $1bn legal actionLiberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the crisis at the BBC has provi...
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Man Utd want to use historic Old Trafford match to 'push team forward'
Manchester United's Champions League match with Paris St-Germain will be a historic occasion at Old Trafford, but will it become a more regular occurrence?
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Hazlewood cleared of injury but Abbott out of Test
Josh Hazlewood is cleared to join Australia’s squad for the first Ashes Test against England after an injury scare, but fellow pace bowler Sean Abbott is ruled out.
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Are Zohran Mamdani’s financial promises feasible for NYC?
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani promised to make the city more affordable. But can he fund his policies?
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‘Our land is not for sale’: Indigenous people protest at COP30 in Brazil
No agribusiness, oil exploration, illegal miners or illegal loggers, the protesters say at UN climate summit in Belem.
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England desperate to beat All Blacks - Steward
Freddie Steward says England want to puncture New Zealand's aura and inflict a first home win over the All Blacks in 13 years on Saturday.
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The global race for the AI app layer is still on
The U.S. is far ahead of Europe in the race for large AI models, at least in funding. But the picture is different for the application layer, global VC firm Accel highlighted in its 2025 Globalscap...
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Holy see: three of Pope Leo’s favourite films are divine. The fourth is hard to forgive
Praise be for The Sound of Music, Ordinary People and It’s a Wonderful Life! But the sinfully twee and queasy Life is Beautiful must be renouncedRobert Wise’s The Sound of Music, Frank Capra’s It’s...
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Fossil fuel projects around the world threaten the health of 2bn people – report
Exclusive: ‘Deep-rooted injustices’ affect billions of people due to location of wells, pipelines and other infrastructureA quarter of the world’s population lives within three miles (5km) of oper...
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Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos review – riotous life story of hardcore punk godhead
It could be more probing, but this wild documentary about the Cro-Mags founder is an eye-opening account of a life on the edge He looks like a human pit bull, says a friend. You don’t have to be a...
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Smith's battle back to form continues at Grand Slam amid arthritis issues
Michael Smith is carving out a new normal for himself in the world of darts as he continues a battling return at the Grand Slam while contending with arthritis, a last-16 meeting with Chris Dobey h...
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House set to vote on bill to end the longest shutdown as Democrats remain divided
The House may vote as early as Wednesday afternoon on a measure that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, but Democrats remain deeply divided about whether to support it.
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Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., talks about upcoming House vote to end the shutdown
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York about the imminent House vote on a deal to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
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Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., talks about upcoming vote to reopen the government
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts about the pending vote on a measure to end the government shutdown.
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Turkiye confirms all 20 soldiers died in its army plane crash in Georgia
A Turkish accident investigation has begun its work at the crash site in coordination with Georgian authorities.
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Turkish Military Plane Crashes in Georgia, Killing 20 Troops
Wreckage at the site where a Turkish military cargo plane crashed on Tuesday, along the border between Azerbaijan and Georgia.
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'Don't feel sorry for Eubank' - Bellew backs Benn
Former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew backs Conor Benn to earn revenge over Chris Eubank Jr when they meet in a rematch on Saturday.
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Former NFL star Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder
Former NFL star Antonio Brown has pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted murder stemming from a shooting in Miami in May.
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TV tonight: screen stars celebrate the wild genius of Richard Burton
A documentary for the Welsh icon’s centenary year also has contributions from his wife and daughter. Plus: Irish dancing and Scottish crime-solving. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC TwoWel...
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Russia loses legal battle to build embassy near Australia’s Parliament
Australia's High Court says government acted within its rights when it passed a law revoking 99-year lease for site.
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JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg to run for Congress
The Kennedy heir, who will be challenging for a New York seat, is best known for his outspoken political commentary online.
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Thousands evacuated in Taiwan as Tropical Storm Fung-wong closes in
The slow-moving storm is due to make landfall on Wednesday night after departing the Philippines.
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‘This is fascist America’: Anish Kapoor may sue after border agents pose by his sculpture
Artist says ‘military style’ raids in US are ‘beyond belief’ while discussing new Southbank show next yearThe artist Anish Kapoor is considering taking legal action after border patrol agents posed...
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A jester in the jungle: my quest to see a baby harpy eagle
I had always wanted to see one and on a trek in Guyana there he was, his appearance quite bizarreSeeing a special bird can take enormous effort, as I discovered recently on a quest in the jungles o...
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Sex, lies and pistachio shells: the disturbing dream worlds of artist Joseph Yaeger
The American takes strange film stills and turns them into monumental watercolours, full of Catholic guilt and paranoia – and it’s made him the most talked-about painter of the moment‘All paintings...
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Australia's Hazlewood, Abbott suffer injury scares ahead of Ashes
Australia's bowling attack has been hit by further injury scares ahead of The Ashes with Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott undergoing hamstring scans.
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Hazlewood in injury scare ahead of Ashes opener as Abbott ruled out
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood suffered an injury scare ahead of the first Ashes Test against England from November 21, while team-mate Sean Abbott has been ruled out.
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LIVE: India, Pakistan launch probes after blasts in Islamabad, New Delhi
Blasts in the capitals of India and Pakistan on Monday and Tuesday killed 13 and 12 people, respectively.
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How a New Bridge Partly Collapsed in China’s Southwest
A section of the tall bridge in mountainous Sichuan Province fell, apparently after a landslide. No casualties were reported.
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Why is Trump talking about nuclear testing?
The world banned nuclear testing in 1996. The US says it might be time to start again.
aljazeera.com
South Korea’s former PM, spy chief arrested over martial law declaration
Investigations and arrests continue after South Korean ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol's failed bid to impose martial law.
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There’s a New Forecast for Peak Oil Demand. It’s Increasingly Cloudy.
Pump jacks in Russia in 2023. The energy agency’s reports are influential and often cited by energy companies and investors as a basis for long-term planning.
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Oil and gas demand to rise for 25 years without global change of course, says IEA
International energy watchdog sets out new pessimistic scenario to reflect fading commitment to climate change
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On day 43 of the shutdown, a vote in the House could bring the impasse to an end
A vote in the House expected on Wednesday could end what is now the longest shutdown on record. Democrats are decrying the plan, saying it fails to address expiring health care subsidies.
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Here's how many strikes on alleged drug vessels the U.S. has announced
Since September, the Trump administration has carried out more than a dozen strikes on boats it claims are run by drug traffickers, killing more than 70 people.
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Adelita Grijalva is set to be sworn in, teeing up a potential vote on Epstein files
The Arizona Democrat won her race in September, but Speaker Mike Johnson has waited to swear her in until today. Grijalva has vowed to be the decisive signature in a bid to release the Epstein files.
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This 26-year-old political strategist has a new vision for the Democratic Party
Morris Katz is a 26-year-old political strategist who wants to take the Democratic party in a new direction. Leila Fadel talks to him about the candidates he's backing and his vision for the future.
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Democrats point fingers and share their dissent ahead of vote to end the shutdown
After a breakaway faction of Democratic senators supported a deal to end the government shutdown, some in the party expressed their discontent.
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Journalist Josh Barro on the division among Democrats over the shutdown vote
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks journalist and podcast host Josh Barro about the division within the Democratic Party over a Capitol Hill compromise to end the government shutdown.
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NASA's Webb finds life’s building blocks frozen in a galaxy next door
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered a trove of complex organic molecules frozen in ice around a young star in a neighboring galaxy — including the first-ever detection o...
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Indigenous activists storm COP30 climate summit in Brazil, demanding action
Protest comes as Brazil's leader Lula says COP30 participants should be 'inspired' by Indigenous peoples.
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UK sentences Chinese scammer after record-breaking Bitcoin seizure
Police seized 61,000 Bitcoin from Zhimin Qian, 47, as part of a years-long money laundering investigation.
aljazeera.com
Ukrainian forces pull back under fierce Russian pressure in Zaporizhia
Ukrainian Army reports thousands of artillery shells fired as Russians advance in southeastern Zaporizhia region.
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Wolves' João Gomes
Manchester United are considering a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder João Gomes. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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‘Utter pandemonium’: Witnesses recall chaos after Islamabad suicide bombing
At least 12 people died in the blast at a district court complex, whose impact is now reverberating across South Asia.
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Reform UK pulls out of BBC film after Trump edit row
The party is withdrawing its co-operation from a documentary which was due to air in January.
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California’s Gavin Newsom slams Trump absence at COP30 climate conference
The Democratic governor accused President Trump of having 'abandoned any sense of duty' by not showing up to COP30.
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Watch: Protesters clash with security at COP30 climate talks in Brazil
Demonstrators, some wearing traditional indigenous dress, broke through security lines of the UN climate summit.
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Scientists shocked as bumblebees learn to read simple “Morse code”
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists found that bumblebees can tell the difference between short and long light flashes, much like recognizing Morse code. The insects learned which signal led t...
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Nico Harrison fired from Mavericks nine months after Luka Doncic trade
Dallas Mavericks executive had been under fire from fans since he traded star Luka Doncic to LA Lakers on February 2.
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Evidence of ancient tree-climbing 'drop crocs' found in Australia
Scientists say the crocodiles hunted like leopards by climbing trees and killing prey below.
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Astronomers stunned by three Earth-sized planets orbiting two suns
Scientists have identified three Earth-sized planets orbiting two stars in the TOI-2267 system. Remarkably, planets transit around both stars — a first in astronomy. The system’s compact, cold natu...
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US Supreme Court extends order allowing Trump to withhold food aid
Decision follows Senate vote to reopen government, but legal saga brought uncertainty to millions who need food aid.
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Serbia's energy reliance on Russia comes unstuck facing US oil sanctions
President Vucic has traded barbs with the Kremlin amid differences over gas supplies and Serbia's arms trade.
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Newsom Storms Climate Conference and Assails Trump as a ‘Bully’
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, on Tuesday.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,357
Here are the key events from day 1,357 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Tussles break out between protesters and security at Cop30 in Brazil
Dozens storm venue at climate conference that has encouraged NGOs and Indigenous groups to play unprecedented role in talksThere were tussles between protesters and security guards at the Cop30 cli...
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Lawsuit challenges US ban on transgender TSA officers conducting pat-downs
A Virginia transportation worker has alleged the new policy under Trump discriminates on the basis of gender identity.
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British music industry adds record £8bn to UK economy, according to UK Music
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour among the big events driving spending, as British artists perform well overseas and job numbers riseThe music industry contributed a record total of £8bn to the UK economy...
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All schools in England to be given AI-generated pupil attendance targets
Unions decry move, saying it will put more pressure on headteachers without tackling absence from classroomsEvery school in England is to be issued with an AI-generated target for minimum pupil att...
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What if the AI race isn’t about chips at all?
Availability of electricity to keep models running is becoming the critical factor in technology’s development
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Trump’s Year of Living Dangerously
How Trump's second term is reshaping America and the world.
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The Folly of India’s Illiberal Hegemony
China gains from New Delhi’s support for South Asian autocrats.