Databricks co-founder argues US must go open source to beat China in AI
VC Andy Konwinski argues that the U.S. is losing its AI research dominance to China.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-14
Elizabeth Franz, Versatile Tony-Winning Actress, Is Dead at 84
She won the award for her performance as Linda Loman in a 1999 Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman” and played the matriarch Kate Jerome in two Neil Simon comedies.
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Trump 'at 10%' as he sweeps Zhao aside to reach final
World number one Judd Trump takes six frames in a row as he claims a 6-2 victory over Zhao Xintong to reach the final of the Champion of Champions in Leciester.
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Frank Chuman, Pioneering Lawyer for Japanese American Rights, Is Dead at 105
He was sent to the Manzanar internment camp during World War II, an experience that inspired a long career in civil rights activism.
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Papers: Rooney tells Grealish to 'book his holiday' and forget about World Cup
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...
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A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs
A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024.
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Berkshire Hathaway reveals $4.3bn stake in Alphabet as it trims Apple holdings
Position in Google’s parent company could be one of the conglomerate’s final new investments under Warren Buffett
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Northern Ireland made to settle for play-offs after late defeat in Slovakia
Tomas Bobcek's stoppage-time goal ended Northern Ireland's hopes of making it out of World Cup qualifying Group A, but they came away from a 1-0 loss in Slovakia assured of a play-off place regardl...
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Humphries eases into Grand Slam semi-finals
Luke Humphries sees off a spirited fightback from Michael Smith as he books his place in the semi-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts with a 16-8 victory.
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Displaced Palestinian families suffer as heavy rains flood Gaza tent camps
Palestinians call for better tents and other supplies as Israel maintains restrictions on aid to war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.
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What's behind Rachel Reeves's 'hokey cokey' on income tax rises?
The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises
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Record settler attacks in West Bank opening up rifts within Israel
In October more than 260 settler attacks resulted in Palestinians casualties or property damage according to the UN.
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Tesla releases detailed safety report after Waymo co-CEO called for more data
The new data, released Friday, finally addresses some of the biggest criticisms of the paltry "safety reports" Tesla's released for years.
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‘Trip of suffering’: Gaza evacuee details 24-hour journey to South Africa
One of 153 Palestinians who left Gaza without knowing the final destination, says Israel helped facilitate transfer.
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I feel part of a big football nation - Bellamy
Wales boss Craig Bellamy says he feels part of a big football nation now as his side battle to finish second in their World Cup qualifying group.
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'FINALLY!' | Smith and Humphries miss FOURTEEN doubles during scrappy leg!
Michael Smith and Luke Humphries miss a crazy amount of doubles as the pair face-off in their Grand Slam of Darts quarter-final match.
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Football’s Pep Guardiola calls on fans to attend Palestine charity match
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urged football fans to support a charity match against Palestine’s national team.
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DOJ Issued Seizure Warrant to Starlink Over Satellite Internet Systems Used at Scam Compound
A new US law enforcement initiative is aimed at crypto fraudsters targeting Americans—and now seeks to seize infrastructure it claims is crucial to notorious scam compounds.
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Shelters for displaced Palestinians in Gaza flooded by heavy rain
The makeshift homes of displaced Palestinians in Gaza have been flooded by heavy rainfall.
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Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus
Nine cases reported in Ethiopia's Omo region, bordering conflict-wracked South Sudan, which has a fragile health system.
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One final face-off - Eubank and Benn both make weight ahead of rematch
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn both came in at 11 stone 6lbs as they weighed in and faced off one final time ahead of their rematch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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30 Best Early Black Friday Deals on WIRED-Tested Gear (2025)
We found early Black Friday deals on WIRED-tested smart bird feeders, smartwatches, vacuums, and more.
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Is the AI bubble about to pop?
After billions poured into AI, doubts are growing. Can AI survive the end of its hype cycle?
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Banned Bellamy's fire still burns in Liechtenstein
Banned Wales boss Craig Bellamy will have to watch Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Liechtenstein from the stands, having been suspended as a player when they were last in Vaduz.
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US to slash tariffs on Switzerland to 15% from crippling 39%
The new slab will bring tariffs on Swiss imports to the same level as for the European Union.
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NASA Sets Launch Coverage for International Ocean Tracking Mission
NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch and launch activities for Sentinel-6B, an international mission delivering critical sea level and ocean data to protect coastal infrastructure, improve...
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Peers call for more time to debate assisted dying bill
Lords have proposed more than 900 changes to the legislation, with supporters worried this could stall its progress.
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Borrowing costs jump as investors lose faith in Reeves’ Budget
Gilts sell off after government ditches plan to increase income tax rates
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MP quits Corbyn's new left-wing party amid infighting
Adnan Hussain says there is a "toxic" culture in Your Party towards particularly towards Muslim men"/
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Wood & Warrington rematch scheduled for February
Former world champions Leigh Wood and Josh Warrington will meet in a highly anticipated rematch on 21 February at Nottingham Arena.
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The Guardian view on Cop30: someone has to pay for the end of the oil and gas age | Editorial
The fossil-fuel era is drawing to a close, but at a pace far too slow for the planet’s good or a fair transition to a clean energy futureThe weather in Belém, wrote the Guardian’s environment edito...
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Atrocities in Sudan Require World’s Attention, U.N. Says
Displaced Sudanese from El Fasher, a city in the Darfur region, and other areas in Al Dabbah, Sudan’s Northern State, on Thursday.
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Summer sports would 'dilute' Winter Olympics
Proposals to include summer sports into the Winter Olympics would "dilute" the Games a senior figure at the body which represents existing disciplines tells BBC Sport.
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Wales and Japan battle to avoid World Cup nightmare
Wales are set for a must-win autumn international against Japan that will have huge implications for their 2027 World Cup campaign.
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Why the NHS doctors’ strikes look set to continue
The BMA and Wes Streeting are poles apart, with the union committed to full pay restoration and the health secretary adamant there is no money for thatAs resident doctors began a new round of indus...
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Reeves’s plan to ditch income tax rise prompts government bond sell-off
Switch in budget plan causes cost of UK government borrowing to rise by the most in a single day since early JulyWhat are Reeves’s options after U-turn on income tax rates?UK bond markets took frig...
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Several people killed and injured as bus crashes into stop in Sweden
Swedish police say no information the Stockholm bus accident was an attack, without giving numbers of those killed.
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White House memo claims Alibaba is helping Chinese military target US
National security document outlines intelligence on tech support given to PLA ‘operations’
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Anthropic warns of AI-driven hacking campaign linked to China
Researchers alleged AI was used to automate portions of the cyberattacks, a disturbing development.
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Mapping Dark Matter
This image released on June 30, 2025, combines data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory to visualize dark matter. Researchers used Webb’s observations to car...
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U.S. Envoy Said to Be Planning to Meet With Senior Hamas Official
Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy for peace missions, speaking at a military briefing in Israel last month.
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UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster
The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.
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NASA Glenn Teams Win 2025 R&D 100 Awards
NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has earned 2025 R&D 100 Awards for developing a system that delivers high-speed internet for space and co-inventing technology for a new class of soft...
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Watch England Netball host New Zealand in three-Test series
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'Proper players and me' - Fifa award nomination shocks Brentford's Cheatley
Brentford's Ashley Cheatley is on Fifa's shortlist for the annual Marta Award after scoring one of the best goals by women worldwide.
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Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths
The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.
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Barrett: All Blacks still harbour England 'scars' from 2019 World Cup
England have not beaten the All Blacks at Twickenham since December 1, 2012 but in the 13 years that have followed they won the most important meeting of all between the sides.
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'We have concerns' - are summer sports aiming for Winter Olympics?
Winter Olympic Federations say they do not want 'summer sports' in the Winter Olympics with cross-country running and Cyclocross bidding to be in 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.
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No 10 tells Labour MPs it expects support for tough new asylum policies
Backbenchers already opposing planned immigration crackdown seen as ‘economically and culturally illiterate’Downing Street has warned Labour MPs it expects them to back radical plans to make the UK...
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Devils' Hughes suffers 'freak' non-hockey injury
Devils star Jack Hughes is being evaluated for a non-hockey injury on his hand, the team announced on Friday.
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Boeing has a carbon emissions problem. Startup Charm Industrial is cleaning up.
The deal will see Charm Industrial collect forestry waste and transform it into a bio-oil it buries underground.
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Rapist Called One of UK’s Worst Sex Offenders Is Sentenced to Life
A police handout photograph of Xu Chao, 33, who was sentenced in London on Friday.
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Seven games, 20 goals, none conceded - England close in on perfection
England have cruised through World Cup qualifying, winning all seven of their games and scoring 20 unanswered goals, setting several records and leaving them on the cusp of another.
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Man, 61, found guilty of stalking former Tory minister Penny Mordaunt
Edward Brandt bombarded Mordaunt with calls and jumped a barrier at her office, leaving her feeling vulnerable, court heardAn former councillor has been convicted of stalking the former Conservativ...
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What are Rachel Reeves’s options after U-turn on income tax rates?
From freeze on income tax thresholds to reforming capital gains tax, we look at how much the alternatives could raise• Reeves plans £7.5bn tax rise in budget after U-turn on income tax ratesRachel...
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The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.
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Humphries and Smith set up Grand Slam semi-final showdown as Smith exits
Luke Humphries set up a semi-final clash with Gerwyn Price at the Grand Slam of Darts with a 16-8 victory over Michael Smith in Wolverhampton.
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Hampton out 'for a few weeks' with quad injury, Bompastor confirms
Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor has confirmed goalkeeper Hannah Hampton will be out for a few weeks with a quad injury.
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Meet the Englishman leading New Zealand to the 2026 World Cup
Darren Bazeley has been to many youth World Cups.
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Chelsea's Hampton to miss 'few weeks' with quad injury
Hannah Hampton could miss England's upcoming friendlies against China and Ghana after Sonia Bompastor confirms she has sustained a quad injury.
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Poch: No USMNT player 'safe' in making WC roster
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino reiterated his stance that "no one can feel safe" when it comes to making the World Cup roster.
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Tanzania’s president announces probe into post-election protest deaths
Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose re-election prompted protests and a deadly police crackdown, faces calls for accountability.
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Who is Jeannette Jara, the communist leading Chile’s presidential election?
Polls show Jara with strong support in the first round of voting. But will that carry her through a likely run-off?
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From Australia to Turkey and, reluctantly, Germany: the tug-of-war over hosting Cop31
A years-long standoff over who should host the 2026 climate summit leaves Brazilian hosts, and other states, frustratedCop30: click here for full Guardian coverage of the climate talks in BrazilDel...
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'Last Chance U' coach Beam dies after being shot
College football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series "Last Chance U," has died after being shot, the Oakland Police Department said Friday.
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Rachel Reeves plans £7.5bn tax rise in budget after U-turn on income tax rates
Chancellor expected to freeze level at which people start paying income tax for two years rather than putting rates upRachel Reeves will put a £7.5bn tax rise at the heart of her budget after scrap...
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Call of Duty is back, and it's got a battle on its hands
The annual instalment of the massive series faces new challenges from competitor Battlefield 6.
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McIlroy continues charge for Race to Dubai title
Rory McIlroy chases Denmark's Nicolai Hoejgaard in the second round of the DP World Tour Championship for his seventh Race to Dubai title.
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German court rules Google must pay €572M for violating antitrust rules in price comparison sector
A German court has found that Google has abused its dominant market position in the price comparison sector, ruling that the company must pay a total of €572 million ($665.6 million) in damages to...
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Sinner maintains 100% record with win over Shelton
Defending champion Jannik Sinner extends his winning streak to 13 matches with a straight-set victory over American Ben Shelton at the 2025 ATP Finals.
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Sinner beats Shelton in straight sets to continue dominance in ATP Finals
Defending champion Jannik Sinner remained on course for a showdown with his rival Carlos Alcaraz as he defeated America's Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 at the ATP Finals on Friday.
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Pine Labs gets warm market welcome on $440M India IPO despite a valuation trim
Pine Labs, backed by PayPal and Mastercard, gained 14% on its market debut.
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Satisfaction with democracy below 50% in eight out of nine western countries, poll finds
Ipsos survey reveals fake news, lack of accountability, extremism and corruption seen as biggest threatsSatisfaction with democracy is below 50% in eight out of nine western countries surveyed in a...
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Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour
Exclusive: Charlie Maynard accuses the utility of ‘retaliation’ over his push for government to gain control of companyThames Water argued that an MP should be forced to pay its hefty legal costs a...
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US has reached a trade deal with Switzerland, say officials
Trump’s trade representative Jamieson Greer says tariffs will be reduced to 15%, ending months-long dispute with Bern
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Who could be behind the phantom briefing and the tax rise that wasn’t? Inspector Starmer is on the case | Marina Hyde
Chaos and ineptitude dog our poor PM. Perhaps the explanation lies (very) close to homeAt this rate the only businesses who will want to invest in Britain after the budget are heroin dealers. No 10...
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Indigenous protesters block entrance to Cop30 summit venue – video
Dozens of Indigenous activists blocked the entrance of the Cop30 summit venue on Friday, demanding that the Brazilian government halt all development projects in the Amazon, including mining, loggi...
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Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked sequel premiere charged
Footage shows the man jumping the red carpet barricade of the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good, then rushing towards and embracing the starA court in Singapore has charged a man who grabbed A...
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China-Thailand relationship has come “full circle”
Kasit Piromya on the China-Thailand relationship, and how it could play a key role in fostering regional peace.
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Easy friendlies or tough opposition? England's World Cup dilemma
England have been able to start preparing for the World Cup for months, but the task of picking warm-up games is tricky. BBC Sport assesses some of the options.
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A Bloody Month in the West Bank Olive Harvest Leads to the Death of a Boy
Relatives of Ayssam Ma’ala, who died after being tear gassed by soldiers, visited his grave in the West Bank town of Beita on Wednesday.
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‘I’m not just putting on nice plays’: Hollywood star Alan Cumming’s plan to reignite theatre in the Scottish Highlands
What is the effervescent new boss at Pitlochry theatre planning for his first season? Huge names, undersung stars – and a King Lear played by ‘the woman who changed my life’‘Holy shit!” This was th...
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Will Sudan’s RSF turn strategic city of el-Obeid into another el-Fasher?
After last month's capture of el-Fasher, which led to hundreds of deaths, the RSF's attention turns to el-Obeid.
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Indonesia readies Gaza stabilisation force, hosts Jordan’s king for talks
The Indonesian Defence Ministry says troops are likely to focus on health and reconstruction if sent to the enclave.
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Indigenous People Take the Stage at COP30 Climate Talks in Belém, Brazil
An Indigenous rights demonstration on Thursday in Belém, Brazil. The snake in the background was a prop with a meaning.
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'Astonishingly lethal': BBC reports from site of Russian strike in Kyiv
The BBC's James Landale reports from the east of the capital where a drone struck a multi-storey residential building.
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From the Met to maximum security: Joyce DiDonato is on a mission to bring opera to the people
The celebrated American mezzo-soprano has graced the world’s top opera houses, but is equally passionate about performing to first-timers – and inmatesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAme...
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TikTok users can now share tracks and more from Amazon Music
With a new "Share to TikTok" button, Amazon Music users can share songs, albums, playlists, and personal listening highlights from their Insights on Amazon Music directly to TikTok.
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Trouble in Tahiti review – vibrant staging of Bernstein’s one-acter of marital discord
Borough Theatre, AbergavennyMid Wales Opera continue to survive against the odds, and this small-scale but lively evening is full of wit and strong singingLeonard Bernstein began composing his sati...
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Joseph Parker facing ban after failing drug test on day of Wardley fight
Former world heavyweight boxing champion failed test on the day of his loss to Fabio Wardley, promoter says.
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Guehi leaves England squad because of injury
Marc Guehi withdraws from the England squad because of injury and will continue his rehabilitation with Crystal Palace.
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Walmart chief Doug McMillon ends 11-year reign at world’s largest retailer
Head of US division will take over from February after current boss retires
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Best foot forward: Justin Peck’s Royal Ballet debut – in pictures
The Royal Ballet’s Perspectives brings together a George Balanchine classic, a new work by Cathy Marston and Peck’s Everywhere We Go, with music by Sufjan StevensAll photographs by Tristan Kenton C...
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21 Scotland World Cup players given contracts
Twenty-one of Scotland's Women's Rugby World Cup squad are among 35 players given contracts by Scottish Rugby.
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Epic movie: Christopher Nolan uses 2m ft of film for adaptation of The Odyssey
The director has revealed suitably epic scale of his forthcoming Homeric adventure, which was shot with Imax cameras and stars Matt Damon as OdysseusChristopher Nolan says he has used over more tha...
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Pakistan arrests 4 from an Afghan cell over deadly Islamabad bombing
Those arrested are linked to a faction of the Pakistani Taliban, known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
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How a Texas shrimper stalled Exxon’s $10bn plastics plant | Shilpi Chhotray
Diane Wilson recognized Exxon’s playbook – and showed how local people can take on even the most entrenched industriesWhen ExxonMobil announced it would “slow the pace of development” on a $10bn pl...
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Vybz Kartel on his legal battles, vulgar lyrics and the lasting scars of prison: ‘If I hear a key shake, it traumatise me’
With his murder conviction overturned, the Jamaican star is back performing. He talks about his illness, regrets, and how he felt about dancehall going global while he was behind barsThere’s a mome...
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‘It’s time for it to end’: the stars of Stranger Things open up about their final, epic season
After a decade, the Netflix hit is bowing out. Ahead of its last episodes, the show’s creators and cast talk about big 80s hair, recruiting a Terminator killer – and the birds Kate Bush sent themHo...
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'Goodness me!' | McIlroy frustrated after duffing shot!
Rory McIlroy was left frustrated after failing to get out of the rough with his approach shot at the DP World Tour Championship.
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Arrest made in shooting of 'Last Chance U' coach
A suspect has been arrested in the shooting of college football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix show "Last Chance U" and remains in critical condition after being shot on the schoo...
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Can you name Wales XI from 2009 win in Liechtenstein?
As Wales return to Vaduz on Saturday can you name the side that won a World Cup qualifier 2-0 in Liechtenstein 16 years ago under John Toshack?
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McIlroy stays in touch with Hojgaard and closing on Race to Dubai title
Nicolai Hojgaard holds a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the DP World Tour Championship, with Rory McIlroy in contention as he looks to close out Race to Dubai victory.
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Hubble Studies Star Ages in Colorful Galaxy
Stars of all ages are on display in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image of the sparkling spiral galaxy called NGC 6000, located 102 million light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. NG...
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NWSL semifinals preview: Which recent champs will advance to the final?
Despite title-winning credentials, each of the the 2025 final four has something to prove.
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From No 10 to left-back - the big World Cup calls left for Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel said he liked England's "intense", "tight" 2-0 win over Serbia - and the game may prove to be an important 90 minutes as he shapes his plans for the World Cup.
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Wooldroom Luxury Wooly Mattress Review: Supple but Stinky
This British wool-and-coil hybrid takes natural and organic to a new level, if you can get past the smell.
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'The future will take care of itself' - Nketiah on Ghana rumours
As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.
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Bihar 2025 election result: Who won, who lost, why it matters
Modi's BJP-led alliance poised to sweep the legislative assembly election in Bihar, vote count trends show.
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‘Will it change the weather? Will wildlife cope?’: Europe’s rush to build energy projects in Chile might not be as green as it seems
The country’s government is upbeat about the economic prospects of the growing number of windfarms, solar parks and industrial complexes but others warn of ‘green colonialism’For generations, Alfon...
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‘The water came up to my waist but I carried on walking’ – This is climate breakdown
When the rain started I had to find a way home to my children. I could never have imagined how long it would take. This is Ruchira’s storyLocation Mumbai, IndiaDisaster Maharashtra floods, 2005Ruch...
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Maggi meets Sarah, Anish Kapoor takes on Ice and Suffolk seduces Spencer – the week in art
Hambling and Lucas join forces, Roger Fry gets a rare show and an aerial daredevil captures stormy Scotland – all in your weekly dispatchMaggi Hambling and Sarah LucasThese two very different artis...
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The ear-rattling psychedelia of Brighton’s Oral Habit and the week’s best new tracks
Overpowering, explosive and intense, the trio’s contemporary form of psychedelia is rebooted for the troubled, disturbing climate of 2025From BrightonRecommended if you like Osees, Ty Segall, the n...
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The best recent crime and thrillers – review roundup
The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery; The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr; The Good Nazi by Samir Machado de Machado; Bluff by Francine Toon; The Token by Sharon BoltonThe Murder at World’...
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Inside Harvey: How a first-year legal associate built one of Silicon Valley’s hottest startups
Legal AI might not sound like the sexiest category in Silicon Valley, yet Harvey‘s CEO Winston Weinberg has captured the attention of virtually every top-tier investor in the Valley. The comp...
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Porn Play review – Ambika Mod excels as an academic undone by pornography addiction
Royal Court theatre, London Sophia Chetin-Leuner’s drama toggles between digital and physical worlds as it traces a scholar’s grim compulsion‘It’s not that deep,” Ani’s friend assures her. Who care...
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Rescue teams search at scene of Indonesia landslide
Rescuers in Indonesia have been searching for survivors of a landslide. Several people have been reported killed.
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How Windows Recall Works—and Whether You Should Switch It On
Windows Recall is one of the biggest AI features Microsoft has added to Windows 11. It’s useful, but it comes with some privacy tradeoffs.
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UK judge finds BHP Group liable in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
A dam collapse in 2015 unleashed tonnes of toxic waste into a major river, killing 19 and devastating villages downstream.
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Henderson stars as Patriots ease past Jets
Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson scores three touchdowns as the New England Patriots beat the New York Jets to record their eighth straight win.
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Hurricane Melissa Leaves Behind a Staggering Homelessness Toll in Jamaica
Two weeks after Hurricane Melissa wrecked western Jamaica, officials are beginning to grapple with the challenge of trying to find housing for thousands of families.
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Ex-world champion Parker fails drugs test for cocaine
Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker tests positive for cocaine before last month's fight with Fabio Wardley.
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Modi’s Coalition Leads Indian State Election Scrutinized Over Voter Rolls
Supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance on Friday celebrating the early results of vote counts in Bihar State elections in Patna, India.
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John Cleese Packs It In review – former Python goes on the road in sickness and in health
Such is his grumpiness, it isn’t clear why the 85-year-old wanted to make the film – though ‘I need the money’ is a running gagThe long and fabled history of Monty Python has now reached its footno...
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Russian drones and missiles strike Kyiv in big air attack on Ukraine
Four killed and dozens injured as 19 missiles and hundreds of drones target capital city
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ChatGPT launches pilot group chats across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan
OpenAI on Thursday unveiled a group chat feature for ChatGPT, currently in pilot across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan, allowing users to collaborate directly within the app.
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Amputees from Israel’s Gaza war use homemade prosthetics to re-enter life
The besieged Palestinian enclave has the world's highest number of child amputees per capita.
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Italian prosecutors investigate Bosnian war ‘sniper safaris’
Prosecutors in Italy are examining claims that Italians travelled to Bosnia during the war to shoot at civilians.
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The painful slow death of a playing career after World Cup highs
After two years of struggling to overcome a career-ending injury, ex-Wales midfielder Joe Morrell is now pursuing a passion for coaching.
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Parrott cheers and Ronaldo jeers - a tale of two number sevens
On the night Cristiano Ronaldo came to Dublin, it was the Republic of Ireland's number seven, Troy Parrott, who stole the showed and reignited World Cup dreams.
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You Won’t Be Able to Offload Your Holiday Shopping to AI Agents Anytime Soon
Chatbot developers and retail giants are battling over user data as they lay the foundation for a future in which AI agents can do all your online shopping for you.
wired.com
Four more years! Sky Sports to remain home of Ryder Cup and DP World Tour
Sky and the DP World Tour have announced a four-year partnership extension that will see Sky Sports and NOW remain the home of the Ryder Cup and DP World Tour until at least the end of 2029 in the...
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Black Ferns seek new coach as Bunting steps down
Allan Bunting leaves his role as New Zealand director of rugby following the Black Ferns' semi-final exit at the recent Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Science finally solves a 700-year-old royal murder
Genetic, isotopic, and forensic evidence has conclusively identified the remains of Duke Béla of Macsó and uncovered remarkable details about his life, ancestry, and violent death. The study reveal...
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Will Ronaldo be banned at World Cup after red card?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain whether Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will be suspended at the 2026 World Cup after his red card against the Republic of Ireland.
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Dorothy Waugh’s epic 1930s national park posters – in pictures
Between 1934 and 1936, artist Dorothy Waugh was commissioned to create 17 posters for the National Park Service, a groundbreaking opportunity for a female designer at the time. Her designs, which w...
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How Beney's impact at Man City shows new level of ambition
Iman Beney has come a long way since having to travel three hours to attend training sessions as a 12-year-old in native Switzerland.
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Jack Della Maddalena backs himself to beat UFC ‘legend’ Islam Makhachev
UFC boss breaks up tense face-off between the two fighters before their welterweight title bout in New York.
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BHP found liable over Mariana dam disaster
Claim in London High Court sought £36bn in damages for 620,000 alleged victims
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أحمد [Ahmed]: Sama’a (Audition) review – a wild, world-spanning act of musical devotion
(Otoroku)The British free-jazz pianist Pat Thomas leads his quartet through a powerful fusion of Sufi inspiration, rhythmic intensity and improvisational fireIn April 2022, the wild and inquisitive...
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‘Silliness’: Ireland and Portugal coaches at odds over Ronaldo red card
Ronaldo at risk of being banned for first game of 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualify after red card against Ireland.
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Astronomers spot a rare planet-stripping eruption on a nearby star
Scientists have finally confirmed a powerful coronal mass ejection from another star, using LOFAR radio data paired with XMM-Newton’s X-ray insights. The eruption blasted into space at extraordinar...
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Nuremberg review – Russell Crowe is top notch as an on-trial Göring but Rami Malek lets side down
Crowe is wittily cast as the pompous Nazi in this tale from behind the scenes at the Nuremberg trials, but Malek is deeply silly as army psychiatrist Douglas KelleyHere is a movie promising the jui...
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Reeves accused of ‘rattling the markets’ after reported income tax U-turn pushes up borrowing costs – UK politics live
A source told the Guardian that plans to break the manifesto pledge on income tax had been ditched by the chancellorStephen Flynn, the SNP leader at Westminster, says the latest news about the budg...
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Breakthrough shows light can move atoms in 2D semiconductors
Laser light can physically distort Janus TMD materials, revealing how their asymmetrical structure amplifies light-driven forces. These effects could power breakthroughs in photonic chips, sensors,...
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Violence in Bangladesh as toppled Hasina’s party protests crackdown trial
A verdict against the ex-leader, who is accused of crimes against humanity, will be given on Monday.
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Reeves expected to drop plans for income tax rate rise
The chancellor had been widely expected to increase income tax rates, which would have broken a manifesto promise.
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JJJJJerome Ellis: Vesper Sparrow review – shape-shifting composer taps the musical potential of their stutter
(Shelter Press)The New York poet and multi-instrumentalist uses granular synthesis alongside their ‘dysfluency’ to craft a moving meditation on listening, identity and freedomIn JJJJJerome Ellis’s...
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How breathwork & super-subs can help England power past All Blacks
England have a bench primed to add energy and experience late on against New Zealand. Will it propel Steve Borthwick's team to a rare win over the All Blacks?
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BYU's Davis Jr. arrested on suspicion of DUI
Kennard Davis Jr., who is a starter for a top-10 BYU squad this season, was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a crash in Provo, Utah, on Thursday, according to a release from local police.
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Old SEC vs. new SEC, Notre Dame's last test and more ACC chaos ahead in Week 12
Texas-Georgia, Oklahoma-Bama and Notre Dame-Pitt highlight another weekend of high-stakes matchups.
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Does Wes Streeting really have a shot at No 10? It depends if his reforms sink or save the NHS | Gaby Hinsliff
The health secretary has embarked on a high-stakes reorganisation. It could be a model for rebuilding public services – or a nail in his and Labour’s coffinEverybody has a horror story about NHS wa...
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‘I can’t be silent. I’ve been through too much’: Dee Dee Bridgewater on singing with the greats – and confronting Maga with jazz
Fuelled by a loathing of Trump, the war in Gaza and anger at ‘the same old chauvinistic crap’, the 75-year-old – who cut her teeth with Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins and more – has no plans to sto...
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Week in wildlife: a chilled capybara, a bear at nursery and a Welsh polecat
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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'It's gold dust - nothing comes close' - Scotland's Collins on World Cup feeling
"It is gold dust. Nothing comes close."
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Faroe Islands part-timers 'riding wave' for World Cup dream
The Faroe Islands could still qualify for their first World Cup with one qualification game remaining. BBC Sport looks at the impossible mission and dreams of a team full of part-timers.
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'I got his shirt' - Carragher on Malta & Lewandowski
Not many League One defenders have played against one of the world's best strikers, but James Carragher - son of ex-England international Jamie - has the shirt to prove it.
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Ranked: Europe's 10 worst transfers from this summer, so far -- and the 5 best
After three months, we rank the 10 worst transfers and the 5 best from the summer of 2025 in the Premier League, LaLiga and the rest of Europe.
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Five players who are working out with their new teams -- and five who aren't
Which players are excelling with their new teams? Which are struggling?
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France secure spot at 2026 World Cup as Mbappe scores twice against Ukraine
Olise and Ekitike also on target as two-time champions France qualify for 2026 World Cup with 4-0 home win over Ukraine.
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VAR Review: Why was Cristiano Ronaldo sent off for Portugal?
Cristiano Ronaldo was given a red card against the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup qualifiers after appearing to elbow Dara O'Shea. But was it right?
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Man who grabbed Ariana Grande in Singapore charged in court
Johnson Wen rushed at the actress in Singapore, during the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good.
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Who would win the 2026 World Cup if it kicked off today?
We're seven months from the start of the 2026 World Cup and while qualification wraps up, our writers answer a simple question: Who's winning it right now?
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The Carpenter’s Son review – Nicolas Cage is predictably miscast in dull biblical horror
A grim, grave-faced look at Jesus realising he is in fact the son of God is a bafflingly acted and messily made boreIt’s hard to know how seriously one should take a film that casts Nicolas Cage as...
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Jones seeks to play on Wales home record 'burden'
Japan head coach Eddie Jones hopes Wales not winning at home for more than two years could benefit his side at an 'electric' Principality Stadium.
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Not so Golden Brown: DJ plays 24-hours of No 2s in Lake District sewage protest
Radio host uses chart songs that didn’t quite make top spot to highlight issue of Windermere pollutionIf you Sit Down and wonder why Britain’s streams, rivers and lakes are so filthy, you’re proba...
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China and Saudi Arabia among nations receiving climate loans, analysis reveals
Investigation by Guardian and Carbon Brief finds just a fifth of funds to fight global heating went to poorest 44 countriesChina and wealthy petrostates including Saudi Arabia and UAE are among cou...
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Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off in November 2025
Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.
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Humphries on near nine-dart leg: I wanted to match Smith's Ally Pally magic
Luke Humphries admitted he wanted to replicate Michael Smith's iconic nine-dart moment from the 2023 World Darts Championship when the pair put in a spectacular leg at the Grand Slam of Darts.
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Three killed in 'massive' Russian strikes on Kyiv, officials say
At least 26 others have been injured in drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, officials say.
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Patriots win to equal best run since Brady years
The New England Patriots win an eighth successive game for the first time since 2019 as they extend their overall lead in the AFC East standings.
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NI focus on the 'here and now' in World Cup effort
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says he has not thought about the possibility of reaching a World Cup play-off via their Nations League ranking rather than through the qualifying group.
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LIVE: Ukraine’s capital Kyiv comes under deadly Russian attack
At least one death and more than 24 injuries have been reported in the city by the country's emergency services.
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How many times has Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire?
Israeli forces continue to carry out attacks despite the ceasefire in Gaza, where hundreds of people have been killed.
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‘Eat out to help out’ scheme added to air pollution in London, study finds
Commercial cooking shown to be cause of unusual peaks when policy was operating during pandemic in autumn 2020It is widely accepted that the UK government’s “eat out to help out” policy added to th...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review – hallucinogenic romp through dystopia is stupidly pleasurable
Activision; PlayStation 4/5, Xbox, PCWith a deafening onslaught of massive shootout set-pieces in exotic locations, an evolving campaign mode and excellent multiplayer offerings, this maximalist in...
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Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very richIf this were just a climate crisis, we would fix it. The technology, money and strat...
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20% Off Home Depot Promo Code | November 2025
Save up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot coupons for appliances, power tools, and new early Black Friday deals.
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At least 2 dead, 21 missing in landslides in Indonesia’s Java island
A search and rescue operation is underway to look for the missing victims.
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Sharon Camp, Mother of the ‘Plan B’ Contraceptive Pill, Dies at 83
An advocate for women’s reproductive health, she started one of the world’s smallest pharmaceutical companies to bring an emergency birth-control method to market.
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South Africa lets 153 Palestinians disembark following 12-hour plane ordeal
Chartered plane carrying group of Palestinian passengers was second to land in South Africa in recent weeks.
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Oracle hit hard in Wall Street’s tech sell-off over its huge AI bet
Larry Ellison’s software company falls more than rivals over its borrowing and reliance on OpenAI contracts
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Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters OutCop30: click here for full Guardian coverage of climate talks in BrazilMore than...
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Once a global leader on climate action, the EU has given in to the right’s green-bashing | Nathalie Tocci
From deforestation to emissions trading, vital policies are being watered down in the name of ‘competitiveness’. But Europe is shooting itself in the footClimate action has long been a flagship Eur...
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Malice review – you’ll be bingeing David Duchovny’s new thriller until Christmas
The X-Files star is at his charismatic best as a ruthless multimillionaire who hires Jack Whitehall as a sinister nanny. It’s like The White Lotus meets The Talented Mr RipleyI can’t say I had “Jac...
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‘Studio bosses were like: it sounds lovely. We’ll pass!’: Joel Edgerton and Clint Bentley on their Oscar-tipped lumberjack tragedy
The actor and the director of Train Dreams – a quietly powerful tale of a logger in 1900s Idaho – on the slog of getting it made, the joy of motel living and why human-made things will always beat...
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The law firm, the hedge fund and the fights behind a £36bn lawsuit
Litigation over the Mariana disaster in Brazil was overshadowed by tension between Pogust Goodhead and its backer
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China’s secretive gold purchases help fuel record rally
Growing amount of unreported transactions presents challenge for bullion market traders
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Global markets extend sell-off over tech jitters and rate cut uncertainty
Drop in AI stocks in Asia including SoftBank and chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung
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NASA, Blue Origin Launch Two Spacecraft to Study Mars, Solar Wind
A pair of NASA spacecraft ultimately destined for Mars will study how its magnetic environment is impacted by the Sun. The mission also will help the agency prepare for future human exploration of...
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Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge make history with back-to-back MVPs
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani wins fourth MLB MVP award while New York Yankees' Aaron Judge bags a third.
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United turn to Dortmund's Adeyemi
Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi is on the radar of Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Alcaraz secures year-end world number one ranking at ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz beats out Jannik Sinner to the No. 1 spot after the Spaniard defeated Lorenzo Musetti in Turin, Italy.
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Satellite images reveal the fastest Antarctic glacier retreat ever
Hektoria Glacier’s sudden eight-kilometer collapse stunned scientists, marking the fastest modern ice retreat ever recorded in Antarctica. Its flat, below-sea-level ice plain allowed huge slabs of...
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The surprising truth about Reform voters – podcast
The biggest survey of Reform voters to date reveals unexpected views. Aditya Chakrabortty reportsThere are certain stereotypes about who Reform UK voters are: people who want “the old England” back...
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Osimhen scores two goals as Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo
Victor Osimhen's brace against Gabon puts Nigeria through to CAF World Cup playoff final on Sunday against DR Congo.
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The great escape: seal flees killer whales by jumping on to photographer’s boat
Charvet Drucker captures dramatic video and photos of seal being hunted by orcas in Salish Sea, north-west of SeattleA wildlife photographer on a whale-watching trip in waters off Seattle captured...
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Ex-Bangladesh leader tells BBC she's not guilty of crimes against humanity
Sheikh Hasina tells the BBC her trial in absentia is destined to deliver a "pre-ordained guilty verdict".
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Xi’s military purge raises doubts about China’s war readiness
Analysts link removal of top commanders to change in People’s Liberation Army operations near Taiwan
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New prediction breakthrough delivers results shockingly close to reality
Researchers have created a prediction method that comes startlingly close to real-world results. It works by aiming for strong alignment with actual values rather than simply reducing mistakes. Tes...
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Maye keeps NFL-best Pats hot amid 'MVP' chants
Drake Maye heard chants of "MVP" after leading the Patriots to a 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday night that boosted them to an NFL-best 9-2 record.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,359
Here are the key events from day 1,359 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4702-4708: It’s Only Spooky Here on Earth Today!
By Susanne P. Schwenzer, Professor of Planetary Mineralogy at The Open University, U.K. Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 I am writing this blog and it’s still daytime — and I am looking f...
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4695-4701: Searching for Answers at Monte Grande
Written by William Farrand, Senior Research Scientist, Space Science Institute Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 Curiosity has successfully drilled its 44th hole on Mars, which is a major...
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4689-4694: Drill in the Boxwork Unit is GO!
Written by Catherine O’Connell-Cooper, APXS Payload Uplink/Downlink Lead, University of New Brunswick Earth planning date: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 Curiosity has been investigating the “boxwork unit”...
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Rachel Reeves to abandon plans to raise income tax rates in budget
Labour had laid the ground to break a manifesto pledge on taxes for working people but has now made a U-turnRachel Reeves is set to abandon a plan to raise income tax in her budget with the chancel...
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Justice Dept. Memo Blessing Boat Strikes Is Said to Rely on Trump’s Claims About Cartels
The Trump administration has insisted that its boat strikes are lawful, telling Congress in September that Mr. Trump had “determined” that the United States was in a noninternational armed conflict.
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One in four to pay UK higher rate of tax if thresholds stay frozen, research shows
Extending the freezes beyond 2028 would raise £8.3bn in 2029-30, the Institute for Fiscal Studies estimates