Littler into Grand Slam last eight, Van Gerwen out
Defending champion Luke Littler maintains his hopes of becoming world number one with a dominant win against Wessel Nijman in the last 16 of the Grand Slam of Darts, as Michael van Gerwen is knocke...
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Robertson beats Higgins to set up Selby semi-final
Neil Robertson claims a hard-fought 6-4 victory over John Higgins to reach the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions in Leicester.
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VCs abandon old rules for a ‘funky time’ of investing in AI startups
The goalposts are moving for AI startups when it comes to growth, product features and just about everything else.
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Watch: Blue Origin sends satellites to Mars in historic launch
The booster powering New Glenn also separated from the rocket's upper stage and successfully touched down back on Earth.
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MLS calendar to change in 2027 to align with top leagues
Major League Soccer votes to change its competition schedule to align with other top leagues from the summer of 2027.
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Labor must not partner with climate vandals on Australia’s new environmental laws | Tim Flannery
If the government cuts a deal with them, it risks repeating the mistakes of the Abbott era, sacrificing progress for politicsThis week the National Liberal Coalition has rewound the clock a decade....
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Brain-dead Labour retreats to its comfort zone: campaigning
Downing Street’s bizarre war on itself is a symptom of a government whose ideas dissolve on contact with reality
ft.com
No-fault evictions to be banned in England from May
The government confirms timeline for reforms to England’s rental market, including ending bidding wars.
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Starmer and Reeves ditch Budget plan to increase income tax rates
Chancellor explores alternative ways to raise revenue to fill fiscal hole estimated at up to £30bn
ft.com
BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Film Edit but Declines to Pay Compensation
President Trump speaking at a rally in front of the White House on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal to keep World Cup hopes alive
Troy Parrott scores twice in first half to keep Ireland's hopes of reaching next tournament alive with a famous victory.
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Jim Avila, Former ABC News Correspondent, Dies at 59
He spent almost two decades at the network, covering a wide range of court cases and the White House. He was also at the center of a defamation lawsuit over “pink slime.”
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21 Best MagSafe Accessories (2025): Qi2 Chargers, Magnetic Wallets, and More
The weird, wonderful world of MagSafe accessories (Qi2 included) can make your phone feel modular. These are our favorites.
wired.com
Blue Origin sticks first New Glenn rocket landing and launches NASA spacecraft
It's an impressive accomplishment for the new mega-rocket launch system, and paves the way for the company to start re-using the boosters in commercial missions.
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Saka and Eze strike as England beat Serbia
England maintained their perfect World Cup qualifying record with a 2-0 win over Serbia thanks to a fine Bukayo Saka volley and excellent Eberechi Eze finish.
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Ronaldo sees red as Republic of Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifying
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as Republic of Ireland stunned Portugal with a 2-0 win and forced Roberto Martinez's side to wait to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
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Build Mode starts at the beginning: How Forethought AI found product-market fit
In the debut episode of the Build Mode podcast, we sat down with Deon Nicholas, co-founder of Forethought AI, to unpack what it really takes to build a lasting company with and for your customers f...
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Who offered a spark? - England players rated
Who impressed for England in their 2-0 World Cup qualifying win against Serbia? Alex Howell rates the players.
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Alcaraz into ATP Finals semis after win vs Musetti to secure No 1 world ranking
Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-ending No 1 ranking in men's tennis on Thursday by beating Lorenzo Musetti to sweep his group at the ATP Finals.
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Blue Origin lands New Glenn rocket booster on second try
It's an impressive accomplishment for the new mega-rocket launch system, and paves the way for the company to start re-using the boosters in commercial missions.
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Apple’s new App Review Guidelines clamp down on apps sharing personal data with ‘third-party AI’
Apple updates its App Store rules to restrict apps from sharing personal data with third-party AI without disclosure and explicit permission.
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A Robotic Helping Hand
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim took this photo on July 23, 2025, as the International Space Station orbited 259 miles above a cloudy Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico. Visible in the image is the 57.7-fo...
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Trump administration targets European antifa groups as ‘global terrorists’
US State Department labelled four groups, from Germany, Greece and Italy, as 'specially designated global terrorists'.
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West Bank mosque torched amid surge in Israeli settler violence
Israeli settler violence targeting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank is at its highest level on record, per the UN.
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Authorities recover remains of all killed in Turkish military plane crash
Officials have recovered the remains of all 20 people who were killed when a Turkish C-130 cargo plane crashed Tuesday.
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Peers will mount fresh offensive to halt assisted dying bill
Over half of the 942 amendments have been tabled by seven lords in move which could filibuster legislationPeers will mount a new offensive to halt the assisted dying bill on Friday, tabling almost...
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Germany paves way to conscription as defence boss sees strongest EU army in five years
Berlin has agreed a new military service plan to boost troop numbers to 260,000 by 2035.
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Carlyle considers bid for foreign assets of Russia’s Lukoil
US buyout group is one of several bidders vying for parts of oil major’s sanctions-hit international operations
ft.com
The New Apple Watch Ultra 3 Is $100 Off
You could save big on Apple's most recently released and most powerful wrist hardware.
wired.com
Peers suggest over 900 changes to assisted dying bill
Experts say the volume is a record, and backers of the bill fear opponents are using delaying tactics.
bbc.com
The Guardian view on 10 Downing Street: not up to the job | Editorial
The Labour leadership briefing furore highlights failures at the centre of government. Keir Starmer needs to raise his gameSir Keir Starmer went to north Wales on Thursday to announce the building...
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Newsletter platform beehiiv adds AI website building, creator tools in major expansion
Newsletter platform beehiiv announced a massive expansion to its platform on Thursday, including offering real-time analytics and AI website creation.
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The Global Climate Leadership Vacuum
A lobby of the COP30 United Nations climate summit in Belém, Brazil.
nytimes.com
Cowboys will 'pick each other up' after Kneeland death - Schottenheimer
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says he and his squad are 'hurting' after the death of player Marshawn Kneeland, adding they'll do everything they can to 'honour' him after the defensive...
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Curry ending partnership with Under Armour
Stephen Curry and Under Armour are ending their long-standing partnership, and sources told ESPN that Curry is expected to have freedom to wear other brands over the next year and pursue new partne...
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Third time's the charm? Italy eye yet another playoff for World Cup ticket
With Norway on the brink of direct qualification, it will be déjà vu yet again for Italy as they will look to qualify for the World Cup through a playoff.
espn.com
AI bubble trouble talk is overblown
For the foreseeable future, the market is facing a shortage of capacity — hardly the conditions that spell imminent disaster
ft.com
Labour to begin talks on entry fee for EU carbon scheme
The negotiations, set to begin next week, could hinge on the scale of UK contributions to EU coffers.
bbc.com
Unionised Starbucks workers begin ‘open-ended’ US strike
The strike comes as the company's workers push for better wages and benefits.
aljazeera.com
14 arrested in betting ring involving athletes
Fourteen men were charged for their roles in a multi-million-dollar illegal sports betting ring that involved college athletes and had links to organized crime, authorities said.
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Medical experts say Africa faces worst cholera outbreak in 25 years
Africa CDC recorded about 300,000 confirmed and suspected cases of cholera so far in 2025, a rise over last year.
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Stewart Rhodes Relaunched the Oath Keepers. Even Old Oath Keepers Don’t Care
Militia leader Stewart Rhodes, who was convicted for his role in the January 6 attack, is asking potential new members and supporters to send money. Former allies are unconvinced.
wired.com
Apple halves commissions for mini app makers
Apple introduces a new program for app developers offering a reduced 15% commission on qualifying mini app transactions.
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This week’s doctors’ strike is another test of Wes Streeting’s mettle. He is right not to buckle | Polly Toynbee
No one denies their deep grievances – but after seeing improvements and winning generous pay settlements, the BMA is overplaying its handThe bizarre, self-defeating assault on Wes Streeting suggest...
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Starmer was never meant to be Labour’s prime minister – his leadership was doomed from the start | Neal Lawson
His alliance with the party’s anti-Corbyn faction was a shotgun marriage that totally lacked vision. Now Labour is paying the priceWes Streeting was always meant to be their Labour prime minister....
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LIVE: Ireland vs Portugal – World Cup 2026 qualifier
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Ireland host Portugal in Dublin.
aljazeera.com
Facebook Marketplace gets new collaborative and social features, Meta AI integrations
Meta is testing collaborative buying to let users invite a friend to join their chat with a seller.
techcrunch.com
Google’s NotebookLM adds ‘Deep Research’ tool, support for more file types
The service rolling out "Deep Research," a tool that will automate and simplify complex online research.
techcrunch.com
Ronaldo shown 1st Portugal red card in WCQ loss
Cristiano Ronaldo received his first ever red card in international football, after being sent off in the second half of Portugal's World Cup qualifier with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Thu...
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Canada moves to rebuild trade ties with India after years of tension
The Canadian trade minister, on a visit to India, says Ottawa wants to attract more investment from New Delhi.
aljazeera.com
TikTok launches its own version of Instagram’s broadcast channels
TikTok is rolling out “bulletin board,” a new one-to-many messaging feature that mirrors Instagram’s broadcast channels. The tool lets creators and brands share text, images, and videos directly wi...
techcrunch.com
Yurachek replaces for Rhoades as new CFP chair
Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek has replaced Baylors' Mack Rhoades as the new College Football Playoff chairman.
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MLS switching schedule to align with world soccer
The MLS Board of Governors voted Thursday to align with the international soccer calendar by shifting the regular season to a fall through spring campaign beginning in 2027.
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Wall Street stocks slide as tech jitters return
Sharp decline for Nasdaq Composite comes as investors brace for flood of economic data after government shutdown ends
ft.com
Italy’s PM Meloni determined to continue sending migrants to Albania
Giorgia Meloni's plan to use detention centres in Albania faces numerous legal challenges and human rights criticism.
aljazeera.com
Total recoil: David Shrigley is literally putting some old rope on display – and it can be yours for £1m!
Stephen Friedman Gallery, LondonIs the pranksy artist’s latest show a worrying comment about Britain’s discarded rope problem – or a joke at the expense of the buy-anything art world?How long is a...
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Google’s SIMA 2 agent uses Gemini to reason and act in virtual worlds
“SIMA 2 is a more general agent. It can complete complex tasks in previously unseen environments. And it's a self improving agent... which is a step towards more general purpose robots and AGI syst...
techcrunch.com
Gaza girl shares story of being found alive in morgue after Israeli attack
Raghad al-Assar, 12, continues to suffer trauma after her home in central Gaza was bombed, killing two of her sisters.
aljazeera.com
ASEAN can’t let Trump’s America set the pace on climate action
As US President Donald Trump retreats on climate, Southeast Asia must lead where the US won’t.
aljazeera.com
De Minaur bounces back from 'dark place' to keep ATP Finals bid alive
Alex de Minaur recovers from "a dark place" to keep his ATP Finals bid alive, while confirming Carlos Alcaraz's place in the knockout stages in Turin.
bbc.com
Fears for elephant seals as bird flu kills half of population in South Atlantic
Study estimates 53,000 females have died on South Georgia since 2023, with ‘dramatic impact’ on future of the speciesBird flu has wiped out half of South Georgia’s breeding elephant seals, accordin...
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Bird Flu Ravaged the World’s Largest Elephant Seal Population, Study Finds
After the H5N1 virus hit the remote island of South Georgia in 2023, more than 50,000 breeding females may have disappeared.
nytimes.com
LinkedIn adds AI-powered search to help users find people
LinkedIn's AI-powered people search is rolling out to premium users in the U.S.
techcrunch.com
The PL players free to negotiate a transfer with foreign clubs in January
A number of Premier League stars have entered the final year of their contracts, meaning they can negotiate a free transfer with clubs outside of England from January.
skysports.com
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry to close hedge fund
Asset manager famous for bet against US housing market says stock valuations are unhinged from fundamentals
ft.com
Epstein’s connections: ‘Life among the lucrative and louche’
New documents reveal fresh details about the sex offender’s powerful network
ft.com
Sam Atlman-backed Exowatt wants to power AI data centers with billions of hot rocks
The solar-thermal startup wants to deliver electricity for as little as one cent per kWh. But first it has to scale production to 1 million units per year.
techcrunch.com
New Epstein emails and files: What do they reveal about Trump?
The US House of Representatives will vote on releasing all files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein next week.
aljazeera.com
Row over definition of ‘gender’ hangs over Cop30 plans to support women
Advocates say conservative states’ push to define gender as ‘biological sex’ would backslide on decade-old language within the UNA row over the definition of the term “gender” threatens to bog down...
theguardian.com
Panama’s Guna set example for climate displacement resiliency
Panama’s indigenous Guna people may be the example to follow for others affected by climate change.
aljazeera.com
Donald Trump’s disapproval rating jumps to 58 percent: Poll
The poll also shows 44 percent of Democrats were 'very enthusiastic' about voting in the 2026 midterm elections.
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After Sunday review – cookery class exposes simmering tensions in secure hospital
Bush theatre, LondonPerformed by an exceptional cast, Sophia’s Griffin’s debut play paints a vivid picture of men – and a system – in crisisThe heat rises slowly, and then suddenly reaches boiling...
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Feminist History for Every Day of the Year by Kate Mosse review – the women who helped change the world
The bestselling author champions female trailblazers in an enjoyable anthology for all agesWomen make up roughly 50% of the population but only feature in about 0.5% of recorded history. In Feminis...
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Teen founders raise $6M to reinvent pesticides using AI — and convince Paul Graham to join in
Bindwell applies AI drug discovery techniques to invent new pesticide molecules.
techcrunch.com
Why some in No 10 think Wes Streeting is plotting to become prime minister
Health secretary has always been open about his ambitions but recent actions hinted at reasons for potential coup plotUK politics live – latest updatesA clip from a 2018 comedy show has been circul...
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Keir clubs himself with the lead pipe in a Downing Street game of No Cluedo | John Crace
The prime minister’s short term memory is shot to pieces. Just who could be behind these dastardly briefings?It’s the worst game of Cluedo in town. Four players dealt a hand of cards. Without turni...
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Explained: Why Tuchel is set to start Bellingam on the bench
Rob Dorsett brings the breaking news that Jude Bellingham is expected to be on the bench in England's World Cup qualifier against Serbia.
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DRC FM: Rwanda must prove it wants peace
Foreign Minister Therese Wagner challenges Rwanda’s commitment to peace as talks continue and troops remain in DR Congo.
aljazeera.com
France commemorates 10th anniversary of deadly Paris attacks
Officials, families and supporters gather across Paris to remember victims killed in deadly November 2015 assaults.
aljazeera.com
Spotify introduces a Premium Platinum plan with lossless access in five markets
Spotify is debuting a new tiered premium plans in five markets with the costliest tier gaining access to lossless streaming.
techcrunch.com
FIFA's worst-ranked team can still qualify for the World Cup -- but only if it loses
Doug Greenberg takes a look at how San Marino could potentially still advance in World Cup qualifying -- but only if they lose.
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Hansen & Prendergast start for Ireland v Australia
Mack Hansen returns from injury to be named at full-back for Ireland's match against Australia, while Sam Prendergast is selected at fly-half.
bbc.com
Sources: Apple scrapping MLS Season Pass in '26
Fans of Major League Soccer will no longer need an Apple TV Season Pass to watch matches in the 2026 season, sources told ESPN.
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England great Anderson signs new Lancashire deal
James Anderson says he still has "plenty to offer" having signed a one-year deal to remain with Lancashire at the age of 43.
bbc.com
Sudan is the “largest displacement crisis in the world”
Amy Pope of the International Organization for Migration, says that Sudan has the world's largest displacement crisis.
aljazeera.com
London congestion charge to rise 20% and apply to EV for first time
Electric cars will get a 25% discount and electric vans and HGVs 50% in changes to be introduced in JanuaryLondon’s congestion charge will rise by 20% in January to £18, and electric vehicle driver...
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The 48 hours that killed the Liberal party’s net zero promise
The optics of Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie standing shoulder-to-shoulder proved the defining image as the months-long campaign came to an endGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news p...
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Google augments AI shopping with conversational search, agentic checkout and an AI that calls stores for you
Google is expanding AI shopping with conversational search, agentic checkout and an AI that calls stores for you about local inventory.
techcrunch.com
Coding assistant Cursor raises $2.3bn five months after its previous round
Cursor plans to use the capital to continue developing Composer, the AI model the vibe coding startup released in October.
techcrunch.com
Sudan’s civilians deserve more than survival
Sudan is facing the world’s largest displacement crisis. Peace and access cannot wait.
aljazeera.com
What are the 'mind-altering' shoes England players are wearing?
England are always looking at ways they can gain an advantage for their players as prepare to try to win the World Cup and now they have turned to fluorescent red 'mind-altering' shoes as tool to h...
bbc.com
NASA Patent Remix Challenge
NASA’s Technology Transfer Office invites entrepreneurs, innovators, and creative thinkers to apply NASA’s patented technologies to practical applications. Participants will select an existing NASA...
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Wedge WIZARDRY! Best of McIlroy's fine opening round in Dubai
Rory McIlroy displayed some scintillating wedge play as he carded an impressive 66 on day one of the DP World Tour Championship.
skysports.com
Could Ukraine’s corruption crisis ‘lead to military defeat’ against Russia?
Corruption scandal threatens Zelenskyy's presidency, Kyiv's global reputation and its battlefield chances, experts say.
aljazeera.com
McIlroy makes strong start to title defence after impressive first round
Highlights from day one of the DP World Tour Championship, held at Jumeirah Golf Estates' Earth Course in Dubai.
skysports.com
Cop30 live: calls for ‘just transition’ plan grow as report warns world on track for 2.6C of heating
Climate Action Tracker report finds pledges made in past year have not cut the forecast for global heatingYoung people from around the world have come to Cop30 in full force, writes Dharna Noor, fo...
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Spotify adds a new, less repetitive shuffle, plus audiobook recaps
Spotify's new default shuffle option will queue up fewer songs from your recent listening history
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Alan Rickman’s personal scripts and mementoes up for auction
Lots include the annotated shooting script for Die Hard and a hand-drawn Halloween card from his Harry Potter co-star Rupert GrintAlan Rickman’s obsessive attention to detail is revealed in the cop...
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Anderson signs new one-year contract with Lancashire
Former England bowler Sir James Anderson has signed a new one-year contract with Lancashire.
skysports.com
Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution review – spectacular if baffling anime is out to thrill and bewilder
Remix of old and new material from TV series includes tremendous battle sequences but there’s an awful lot of lore for new viewers to catch up withHere’s an unusual proposition: a film that opens w...
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Despite America’s absence, Trump’s influence looms large over Cop30
In this week’s newsletter: Fear of retribution from the unpredictable president has left climate summit negotiators feeling nervous and vulnerable• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox?...
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Whoopi Goldberg at 70: her 10 best films – ranked!
The actor and comedian was Oscar-nominated for her film debut 40 years ago, then won an Academy Award just five years later. As she turns 70, we rate Goldberg’s greatest hitsOr: Winona, Overshadowe...
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McIlroy takes grip on Race to Dubai as Kim leads Fleetwood in season finale
Rory McIlroy made a strong start to his title defence and bolstered his hopes of another Race to Dubai success with an impressive first round at the DP World Tour Championship.
skysports.com
'Scotland players can instantly write themselves into history books'
Head coach Steve Clarke says "the chance is there" for his Scotland squad to "instantly write their names in the history books" should they qualify for a first World Cup in 27 years - and the first...
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EA Sports F1 25 Season 4 adds Franco Colapinto, new Survival Challenge
The Argentinian driver is finally stepping into the virtual cockpit in F1 25.
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Donald Trump and JD Vance have graphic sex (in South Park)
There’s an investigation into a child sex trafficking ring, plus the US President and his deputy engage in some of the most disturbing scenes the show has ever put on screen. It’s quite the episode...
theguardian.com
Ex-NFL star Brown released from jail, awaits trial
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown walked out of a Miami jail on Thursday, released on $25,000 bail after pleading not guilty to a second-degree attempted murder charge.
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Portishead’s Geoff Barrow: ‘I can’t think of any worse music to make love to than ours’
As he moves into film production with the thriller Game, the musician – also known for Beak> – answers your questions on Myspace rappers, Bristol greats and whether Portishead will ever make new...
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Guns, gangs and drought: how crime and the climate crisis are reshaping Haiti
Cities in the grip of urban warfare are being pushed to collapse by an influx of people fleeing hunger in rural areas as crops failÉmile Charles fled Kenscoff in September when armed men overran hi...
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Milestone raises $10M to make sure AI rhymes with ROI
Israeli startup Milestone raised a $10 million seed funding round to correlate AI tool usage with engineering metrics, including code quality.
techcrunch.com
McKenna determined to achieve World Cup 'dream' with Scotland
"It's probably something we'll always have dreamed of since kids."
skysports.com
Scott left out of England squad for Serbia match
Uncapped Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is left out of the 23-man England squad for Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley.
bbc.com
Pakistan says Islamabad, South Waziristan bombers were Afghan nationals
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harbouring fighters after deadly border clashes and recent suicide bombing attacks.
aljazeera.com
Who is Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney?
Morgan McSweeney is credited with masterminding Labour's landslide election victory.
bbc.com
AI Relationships Are on the Rise. A Divorce Boom Could Be Next
Secret chatbot flings are creating new legal challenges for married couples when it comes to infidelity.
wired.com
Man Utd face legal action over sex abuse claims
The allegations relate to Billy Watts, who worked at the club's Cliff training ground in the 1980s.
bbc.com
Gasp-worthy, clunky, a moral problem? Critics react to The Hunger Games: On Stage
The reviews are in for the long-awaited adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ dystopian novel, presented in a purpose-built theatre in Canary WharfThe Super Bowl optics are all there from the off: a wardr...
theguardian.com
Should the US fund health insurance or leave it to the market?
Health insurance has once again become a battleground in US politics.
aljazeera.com
Jackrabbit MG Doble Review: Powerful, But Not Bike Path Legal
Don’t let this micro vehicle’s mini façade fool you. It’s powerful.
wired.com
Park Avenue review – Fiona Shaw is fearless in upmarket New York mother-daughter relationship drama
Having left her husband, Shaw’s daughter moves in with her at the family’s Manhattan apartment and soon tensions arise – wry, sweet, melancholic but somewhat insubstantialFiona Shaw finds some trem...
theguardian.com
Cash App debuts a new AI assistant that answers questions about your finances
Cash App is adding a map to its app to let users discover places that accept bitcoin
techcrunch.com
I Watched This Haven From War Turn Into a Besieged Wasteland
The aftermath of a Russian strike on a residential area in Pokrovsk in August 2023.
nytimes.com
Sititi on bench as All Blacks counter England's all-star subs
New Zealand have named star back row Wallace Sititi among their replacements as they counter England's stacked 'Pom Squad' bench.
bbc.com
Gronkowski rejoins Patriots for friend's last wish
New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski signs a one-day deal with the franchise to fulfil a friend's dying wish.
bbc.com
Rees-Zammit to make first Wales start since 2023 in must-win Japan clash
Louis Rees-Zammit will make his first international start since returning to rugby union from the NFL when Wales face Japan in Cardiff on Saturday in a match which is crucial to the hosts' hopes of...
skysports.com
Big Ange review – divided Britain faced down by a dinner lady
Live theatre, Newcastle Jamie Eastlake’s play addresses the forces pushing a young man towards the far right – and the school meals supervisor set on saving himWhen did society become so polarised?...
theguardian.com
Juan Ponce Enrile, a Political Power in the Philippines, Dies at 101
Juan Ponce Enrile in 1982, when he was President Ferdinand Marcos’s defense minister.
nytimes.com
Israeli soldiers accused of rape are seeking public sympathy
Israeli soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee are trying to win public sympathy.
aljazeera.com
PC gaming giant Valve unveils new console to rival Xbox and PlayStation
The Steam Machine is a console designed to allow gamers to play PC games on their TV.
bbc.com
Left-Handed Girl review – striking Taiwanese family drama is a real marvel
Shih-Ching Tsou and frequent collaborator Anora’s Oscar-winning auteur Sean Baker have created an affecting and original film of both humour and pathosThere are few things in a culture as ridiculou...
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Hi-fi society: how sound system culture took over UK art and fashion
Starting in Jamaica in the 1950s, sound system culture has become a feature of artistic spacesWhen visitors make their way into Peter Doig’s House of Music show at the Serpentine, they’re confronte...
theguardian.com
He Helped Cities Anticipate Damage From Storms
Austin Becker developed an early warning system to protect critical infrastructure from storms. His project’s funding was eliminated in April.
nytimes.com
Joshua v Paul? Hearn says 'maybe' with camps in talks
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua is in talks to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, says promoter Eddie Hearn.
bbc.com
Video: Iraq’s election results explained
Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is claiming victory for his coalition.
aljazeera.com
Nearby super-Earth may be our best chance yet to find alien life
A newly detected super-Earth just 20 light-years away is giving scientists one of the most promising chances yet to search for life beyond our solar system. The discovery of the exoplanet orbiting...
sciencedaily.com
'Terrific start!' | McIlroy makes three birdies in a row
Rory McIlroy makes three birdies in a row to start his week at the DP World Tour Championship.
skysports.com
What has led to Liverpool's seven-game winless WSL run?
With just one point from their first seven Women's Super League matches this season Liverpool are not where they want to be, but the January transfer window could be key to their campaign.
bbc.com
Did Hitler really have a ‘micropenis’? The dubious documentary analysing the dictator’s DNA
Was the wartime chant about his solitary testicle correct? Did he have Jewish ancestry? New documentary Hitler’s DNA is trying to answer these, and more contentious, questions – but should it have...
theguardian.com
Wild new “gyromorph” materials could make computers insanely fast
Researchers engineered “gyromorphs,” a new type of metamaterial that combines liquid-like randomness with large-scale structural patterns to block light from every direction. This innovation solves...
sciencedaily.com
How to follow Scotland's crucial qualifiers on BBC
Scotland's matches away to Greece and at home to Denmark could determine if the nation reaches a World Cup for the first time since 1998, and you watch them exclusively on the BBC.
bbc.com
Nectar wars between bumble bees and invasive ants drain the hive
Bumble bees battling invasive Argentine ants may win individual fights but ultimately lose valuable foraging time, putting pressure on colonies already strained by habitat loss, disease, and pestic...
sciencedaily.com
US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries
"They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".
bbc.com
Housing secretary tells Labour MPs to vote down planning bill amendment
Amendment restricts protection for animals to allow faster house buildingHousing secretary Steve Reed has told Labour MPs to vote down an amendment to the new planning bill intended to protect Brit...
theguardian.com
The Silver Book by Olivia Laing review – a thin line of beauty
The world of 1970s Italian cinema is the glossy backdrop for an elegantly wrought but shallow novel“Ugliness,” noted Pier Paolo Pasolini, “is never completely depressing or repulsive. It contains w...
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City on Fire review – Tarantino-inspiring Hong Kong thriller burns with grit and moral tension
Ringo Lam’s 1987 cop yarn starring a magnetic Chow Yun-fat delivers the violent realism and emotional heft that shaped Reservoir Dogs’ bloody caperRingo Lam’s Hong Kong cop thriller gained a new le...
theguardian.com
Can you name England XV that beat All Blacks in 2012?
Can you remember the starting XV from England's historic win over New Zealand in 2012?
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'Not good enough': The fall of the Brian Daboll era in New York
It wasn't that long ago that Daboll was being praised for the same emotion that proved to be his downfall. How did things come apart?
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New review urges UK to repatriate Shamima Begum, others from Syria
Conditions at Syrian al-Hol and al-Roj camps are "inhuman, dangerous, and degrading", independent report says.
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Tuberculosis kills 1.23 million people last year, WHO says
The UN health agency warns recent progress in tackling the disease is under threat due to a shortfall in critical aid.
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New face, same problems: replacing Keir Starmer with Wes Streeting will do nothing to help Labour | Zoe Williams
Both share a fixation with process over project and have an absence of values, which can only result in a trail of broken promisesI never thought, in the year 2025, I’d be hearing sentences that st...
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If No 10 briefer is found Keir Starmer will sack them, minister says
Ed Miliband says PM would not have backed attacks on Wes Streeting but briefing is ‘longstanding aspect of politics’Ed Miliband has said he was certain Keir Starmer would sack whoever had briefed a...
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Wood injury concern for England in tour match
England fast bowler Mark Wood will have a hamstring scan after leaving the field on the first day of the Ashes warm-up match against England Lions in Perth.
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What's at stake for Engelbert, Silver, owners and teams in WNBA CBA negotiations
From Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver to WNBA owners, here's what the management side of CBA negotiations is focused on.
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Jameson Williams and three other upside players to trade for in fantasy
The trade deadline is coming, so we have players to target to get your roster ready for the fantasy playoffs.
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The Beast in Me review – Claire Danes’s astonishing new thriller is instant top–tier TV
This taut psychological two-hander between Danes and Matthew Rhys will surely win awards. You cannot look awayIt comes as a great surprise to learn that The Beast in Me is its creator, writer and e...
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‘It’s unexpected joy’: the guerrilla mosaic artists adding colour to potholes, benches and bomb craters
From Southampton to Sarajevo, urban mosaicists are transforming city spaces and bringing communities together – one tile at a timeOur cities are full of grey tower blocks built for effici...
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Sky Sports launches 'Halo' TikTok channel for female sports fans
Sky Sports has launched Sky Sports Halo, a brand-new TikTok channel created specifically to engage and entertain female sports fans.
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Welcome to Area 51: The Spurs duo putting the NBA on notice
Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle are taking San Antonio to new heights this season on both ends of the floor.
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Weekly sports quiz: How many World Cups has Ronaldo played in?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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Why not Virginia? How Tony Elliott weathered tragedy and built a winner
The Virginia coach reflects on the personal and professional changes in his life three years after the shooting that killed three of his players.
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Australia’s first treaty with Aboriginal people signed in state of Victoria
The treaty, which comes more than 220 years after the state was colonised, creates an assembly and truth-telling body.
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'We're all replaceable': Why individual success has not led to wins for Jets' 2022 draft class
With three first-round picks in 2022, New York looked as if it were set up to turn around the franchise.
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Barnwell's early preview of the 2026 quarterback carousel: Which teams might need a new QB1?
Will Arizona move on from Kyler Murray? Is the Tua Tagovailoa era over in Miami? And has time already run out on Bryce Young in Carolina?
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The ex-Peterborough man helping World Cup dreams come true
BBC Sport looks at the England-raised former DR Congo defender who speaks eight languages and his role in recruiting European players for the national team.
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New Neanderthal footprints in Portugal reveal a life we never expected
Footprints preserved on ancient dunes show Neanderthals actively navigating, hunting, and living along Portugal’s coastline. Their behavior and diet suggest a far more adaptable and socially comple...
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UK economy grew by just 0.1% in third quarter amid hit from JLR cyber-attack
Reading undershoots forecasts, with crippling Jaguar Land Rover hack helping pull September GDP down by 0.1%The UK economy expanded by 0.1% in the quarter from July to September, despite a hit to m...
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King Sorrow by Joe Hill review – dragon-fired horror epic is a tour de force
This sprawling tale of college kids who summon evil with lifelong consequences is a fantastic readSix oddball but doughty kids fall into the path of a vast and terrible supernatural evil which...
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Adulthood review – Alex Winter’s nastily comic crime noir as family intrigue over division of assets
Skeletons rattle and good people turn bad in ruthless tale that is very well played but not quite lethal enoughA bit of a throwback to the kind of noir-tinged black-comedy-dramas of yore where good...
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The supercar that shook the world: Enzo Ferrari’s life in the fast lane – in pictures
The cars, the races, the wins and the fans: Taschen’s new Ferrari book – full of unseen photographs, sketches and documents – celebrates a high-speed icon Continue reading...
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Swear, self-promote and pretend you’re on a first date: a celebrities’ guide to Letterboxd’s Four Favourites
From Kristen Stewart to Willem Dafoe, everyone is telling the site their top four movies – but here are unwritten rules that will make sure you stand outOnce a humble app feature, Letterboxd’s Four...
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'Big footsteps' - Vettel warns Red Bull over Horner exit impact
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has warned that Christian Horner's exit from Red Bull could negatively impact the team in the future.
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What new Epstein emails say. And, ACA subsidies in limbo
Details on the newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein. And, the government shutdown has ended, but health insurance subsidies remain in limbo, with a vote on the matter expected next month.
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The Liberals’ new emissions policy is bursting with contradictions – and is unlikely to be what voters want | Tom McIlroy
Sussan Ley appears to have given up trying to meet voters where they are, instead allowing conservative MPs to dictate policy to keep her job – and keep the Coalition togetherGet our breaking news...
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Bihar election: Can Modi buck Gen Z rage in India’s youngest state?
Protests have toppled governments across South Asia. India has stayed immune. Will Bihar elections change that?
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Trump’s US boycott of G20 summit is ‘their loss’, South Africa says
President Ramaphosa says, 'The United States needs to think again whether boycott politics actually works.'
aljazeera.com
Hemp industry warns provision in the government funding bill will kill $30B market
A provision in the legislation to reopen the government would outlaw certain hemp products legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill, a move the hemp industry argues will kill the $30 billion market.
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LIVE: Israel attacks Gaza’s south, north during ‘repeatedly violated’ truce
At least 245 Palestinians killed in Gaza since start of ceasefire, according to enclave's Health Ministry.
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NI the 'strongest we've been' - Peacock-Farrell
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell feels Michael O'Neill's squad is "the strongest we've been" as they prepare for Friday's crunch World Cup qualifier away to Slovakia.
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TV tonight: Nigel Havers and Anita Dobson’s retirement village romance
The BBC’s classic strand Play for Today finds a new home on Channel 5. Plus: it’s the reliably bizarre Taskmaster final. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 5“Of all the retirement villag...
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Who supports Reform and why? The charts that show who favours Farage’s party
Based on the largest poll of supporters yet, these charts and maps show five distinct groups that could hand Reform a majorityResearch based on a poll of 11,000 Reform UK supporters, the biggest su...
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The real Reform voters have been revealed – it’s a slapdash coalition Farage will struggle to hold together | Aditya Chakrabortty
This is no single bloc marching under one ideology, or even a mass of ‘red-wall’ voters. What unites them is a desire for something differentWho are Nigel Farage’s army, the voters who want him as...
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A night to remember: does everyone really prefer live music to sex?
Seven out of 10 people surveyed by Live Nation would pick a concert over sex. Given our dating and ticketing hellscapes it is interesting to consider which is the more reliable pleasureLet’s say yo...
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Russia's attacks have ramped up - Ukraine is fighting to hold on through another winter
Years of conflict have taken their toll and the war of attrition is continuing on the homefront - but Ukrainians are fighting back hard by trying to keep morale high
bbc.com
The NFL brings 'mini-Super Bowl' to Real Madrid's Bernabeu - what does it mean?
Hola y bienvenido a Madrid. Hello, and welcome to Madrid, where a fusion of sporting behemoths and cultural magnitude brews in wait as one of the NFL’s most momentous global power moves yet.
skysports.com
Trump administration backs legal immunity for strikes in Caribbean: Report
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects criticism of controversial strikes against alleged drug traffickers.
aljazeera.com
Amid Japan’s surge in bear attacks, a torrent of AI-generated videos is adding to anxiety
Videos show schoolgirls fighting off animals, while others show people feeding bears, with some so realistic that users struggled to distinguish between fact and fictionIf a record number of fatal...
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Country diary: Feeding frenzies really live up to their name | Mary Montague
Tyrella Beach, County Down: The surface of the sea is churning with desperate fish and hungry seabirds. This is life and death down the end of a telescopeOut to sea there is a squadron of juvenile...
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Sinner defeats Zverev, reaches ATP Finals semifinals in Turin
Jannik Sinner extends his unbeaten indoor hardcourt record to 28 matches with straight sets win over Alexander Zverev.
aljazeera.com
How France Remembers the November 2015 Terrorist Attacks in Paris
Mourners attending a vigil for the victims of the Nov. 13, 2015, terrorist attacks in Paris, a day after the assaults.
nytimes.com
Ineos debt sell-off accelerates amid fears over European chemicals sector
Hundreds of millions of pounds in value wiped off market value of the paper in the past week
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‘She was extremely petrified’: the shocking drama about one woman’s six-year ordeal in an Iranian jail
When dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was imprisoned, her husband went on hunger strike – to force Britain to act. Narges Rashidi and Joseph Fiennes reveal how they brought their nightmare t...
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Sicily deserves better than the looming prospect of a giant bridge that will never get built | Jamie Mackay
Troubled waters over the world’s longest suspension bridge are no surprise. The Italian government should be funding public servicesA dozen or so times each day, as Italy’s southbound Intercity rai...
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Reform UK accused of embracing racism over its pick for head of student organisation
Matthew Goodwin argued people from minority ethnic backgrounds born and raised in UK were not always BritishReform UK has been accused of embracing racism after it picked a former academic who argu...
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British music stars urge Starmer to tackle ‘pernicious’ ticket tout websites
Radiohead, Dua Lipa and Coldplay among dozens of artists calling for cap on resale prices to stop exploitation of fansRadiohead, Dua Lipa and Coldplay are among dozens of world-renowned artists who...
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US House to vote on full release of Epstein files next week, Johnson says
Planned vote comes as newly released emails have renewed scrutiny of President Donald Trump's ties to the sex offender.
aljazeera.com
Jupiter’s wild youth may have reshaped the entire Solar System
Simulations reveal that Jupiter’s rapid growth disrupted the early solar system, creating rings where new planetesimals formed much later than expected. These late-forming bodies match the ages and...
sciencedaily.com
China’s AI is quietly making big inroads in Silicon Valley
Chinese AI models are being adopted by US firms and winning praise from tech leaders in a challenge to Big Tech.
aljazeera.com
A 400-million-year-old plant creates water so weird it looks alien
Researchers discovered that living horsetails act like natural distillation towers, producing bizarre oxygen isotope signatures more extreme than anything previously recorded on Earth—sometimes res...
sciencedaily.com
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Spurs tracking West Ham's Bowen
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are looking at West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
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The Whyalla steelworks might be the best place in the world to make low-cost green iron. Will Labor seize the moment? | Rod Sims and Baethan Mullan
If the government is committed to the energy transition and a future made in Australia, the choice that must be made is clearWhyalla provides the litmus test for the commonwealth and the South Aust...
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Michael Ray Richardson, N.B.A. Star Derailed by Cocaine, Dies at 70
Michael Ray Richardson as a New York Knick around 1980 in a game against the Washington Bullets in Landover, Md.
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Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand Skims hits $5bn valuation
The company says it plans to open more physical shops and expand the business around the world.
bbc.com
Jokic puts up 55 to match SGA for season high
Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, as the Nuggets beat the Clippers on Wednesday night.
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US House passes spending bill to end longest gov’t shutdown in history
The successful vote means the long-delayed bill has now been passed on to President Trump to sign into law.
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Irish star Hidalgo posts record 16 steals, 44 points
Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo set a school record with 44 points and broke the NCAA mark with 16 steals to lead the Fighting Irish in a rout of Akron.
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As a conservative Liberal senator I see no coherent reason to run away from a net zero target | Andrew McLachlan
We cannot claim to be of the right of politics yet shy away from targets that hold us to account, especially ones that were once the Liberals’ ownGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,358
Here are the key events from day 1,358 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
The fallout from Nigeria's spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes
Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.
bbc.com
The case for and against counting castes in India
A provocative new book warns that counting castes may entrench them further instead of dismantling the system.
bbc.com
‘Chad: the Brainrot IDE’ is a new Y Combinator-backed product so wild, people thought it was fake
Chad: the Brainrot IDE is an actual product that pairs vibe coding with brainrot activities like gambling, Tinder and games.
techcrunch.com
Selby overcomes Williams in decider to reach semi-finals
Mark Selby beats defending champion Mark Williams 6-5 in a final-frame decider to reach the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions in Leicester.
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Hybrid working could help get more disabled people into work, peers say
Lords committee says government should consider including remote working in back-to-work initiativesMinisters could encourage employers to allow more hybrid and remote working to help get greater n...
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World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heatingThe world is still on track for a catastrophic 2.6C increase in temperature as cou...
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Head for a Record in 2025, Global Carbon Project Reports
A coal-fired power plant in Candiota, in southeastern Brazil.
nytimes.com
A New Path to Middle East Security
How the Gulf can become the fulcrum of a new Middle East order.
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