NI enter play-offs 'with a lot of optimism' - O'Neill
Michael O'Neill says Northern Ireland enter March's World Cup play-offs with "a lot of optimism" after their 1-0 win over Luxembourg.
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Man Utd striker Sesko out for about a month with knee injury
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko set to miss about a month with the knee injury he sustained at Tottenham Hotspur just before the international break.
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Trump's plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council
Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory.
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Watch: Donley nets first Northern Ireland goal in win over Luxembourg
Watch the best of the action as Jamie Donley scores his first international goal for Northern Ireland in their 1-0 win over Luxembourg in World Cup qualifying.
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US will give visa appointment priority to World Cup ticket holders
The Fifa Pass scheme will allow ticket holders to get faster appointments at US embassies
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Families of IRA victims in England told new Troubles bill could revive path to justice
Security minister Dan Jarvis says scrapping immunity scheme would give relatives a renewed chance for answersThe families of more than 70 people killed by the IRA and other paramilitaries in unsolv...
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U.N. Security Council Adopts Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
Michael Waltz, left, the American ambassador to the United Nations, with the Israeli ambassador, Danny Danon, before the Security Council vote on President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza on Monday.
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WIRED Roundup: Fandom in Politics, Zuckerberg’s Illegal School, and Nepal’s Discord Revolution
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week and examine how some of the victories in the US November elections show the power of online fandom.
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The 4 Things You Need for a Tech Bubble
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, guest Brian Merchant walks us through a historical framework he used to analyze whether AI fits the classic signs of an economic bubble—and what that means for al...
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Seven down, one to go - it comes down to 90mins for Wales and Bellamy!
When Craig Bellamy was unveiled as Wales' new head coach in the summer of 2024 he had an overriding mission - not just his personal ambition, but one his new employer really wants and needs. Lead W...
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Wardley to be world champion as Usyk gives up belt
Britain's Fabio Wardley is expected to be elevated to WBO heavyweight champion after Oleksandr Usyk decides to relinquish his title.
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Goodbye glorious failures, hello World Cup? Scotland close to ending hoodoo
When Belarus improbably came to Scotland's rescue on Saturday evening, it got me thinking. Is this meant to be?
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Lawrence Summers faces new scrutiny over ties to sex offender Epstein
Former US Treasury secretary sought paedophile’s advice over relationship he was pursuing
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La NASA invita a los medios al despegue de la misión lunar Artemis II
Read this press release in English here. Ya está abierto el plazo de acreditación de medios de comunicación para el lanzamiento de la primera misión lunar tripulada de la campaña Artemis de la...
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NASA Invites Media to Attend Crewed Artemis II Moon Mission Launch
Lee este comunicado de prensa en español aquí. Media accreditation is open for the launch of the first crewed Moon mission under NASA’s Artemis campaign. Targeted to launch in early 2026, the Artem...
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Donley scores first Northern Ireland goal to seal win over Luxembourg
Jamie Donley’s first international goal saw Northern Ireland end their World Cup qualifying Group A campaign with a drab 1-0 win over Luxembourg at a subdued Windsor Park.
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Study Analyzes How Much ‘Macro’ Plastic Is Deadly to Sea Life
An autopsied Hawksbill sea turtle in a lab in the United Arab Emirates. Lying beside the turtle are items removed from its stomach, including a large amount of plastic.
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Why Britain Is Embracing ‘Negative Nation Branding’
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain walking out of 10 Downing Street on Monday. Some members of Mr. Starmer’s Labour Party object to Britain’s new restrictions on immigration.
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Lost Bach pieces performed for first time in 320 years
Germany's Culture Minister calls the discovery a "great moment for the world of music".
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How will Labour’s asylum shake-up work? The government’s policies in detail
The home secretary’s new measures include plans to escalate the removal of families whose asylum claims have been refusedUK politics live – latest updatesAfter days of briefing, the home secretary...
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Meta releases a new tool to protect reels creators from having their work stolen
The new Facebook content protection tool extends to Instagram too.
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Ford turns to Amazon to give used cars sales a boost
Amazon Autos, which kicked off last year with Hyundai, initially started with new cars. The deal with Ford pushes it into used car territory.
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Tuchel to contact every overlooked England player
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he will video call or visit every player left out of his squad to explain his choices and what they need to do to make next summer's World Cup.
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Suited Up for Science: NASA ER-2 Pilot Prepares for GEMx Flight
NASA ER-2 pilot Kirt Stallings waits inside the transport vehicle moments before boarding the airborne science aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Thursda...
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Toughening UK asylum rules could affect relations with Ireland, justice minister says
Jim O’Callaghan says he will closely monitor changes proposed by British governmentAttempts to toughen up asylum rules in the UK could have significant implications for relations with Ireland, Dubl...
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La NASA compartirá imágenes del cometa 3I/ATLAS tomadas desde naves espaciales y telescopios
Read this press release in English here. La NASA ofrecerá un evento en vivo (en inglés) a las 3 p.m. EST del miércoles 19 de noviembre para compartir imágenes del cometa interestelar 3I/ATLAS...
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NASA to Share Comet 3I/ATLAS Images From Spacecraft, Telescopes
Lee este comunicado de prensa en español aquí. NASA will host a live event at 3 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Nov. 19, to share imagery of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS collected by a number of the agency...
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Israeli settlers torch homes and vehicles in Palestinian West Bank villages
New attacks near Bethlehem and Hebron underscore intensifying Israeli violence in occupied Palestinian territory.
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Demonstrators cheer guilty verdict for former Bangladeshi PM Hasina
Some of the protesters who helped to oust Sheikh Hasina from power say her death sentence is a first step to justice.
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Mahmood announces big changes to 'unfair' asylum system
Under the plans, refugee status will become temporary and new capped "safe and legal routes" into the UK will be created.
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Shabana Mahmood puts the signs up: Britain is full. No blacks, no dogs, no Irish
We had always given sanctuary to those who needed it, she said, only now we would kick them out as soon as possibleShabana Mahmood was in a determined frame of mind. It was time to get serious. No...
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Ramp hits $32B valuation, just three months after hitting $22.5B
In 2025 alone, Ramp has leapt from being worth $13 billion to $32 billion with new rounds every few months.
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Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans
Plans expose significant divisions within party as angry backbenchers vow to force changes to hardline proposalsKeir Starmer is facing another major challenge to his authority as angry Labour MPs v...
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Serbian Woman Ends Hunger Strike Against Government
Dijana Hrka preparing to speak to the press outside Parliament on Monday about ending her hunger strike.
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NASA, Industry Weave Data Fabric with Artificial Intelligence
Air taxis and drones navigate different flight zones with NASA-inspired system
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The Guardian view on Labour’s asylum plans: ministers cannot out-Farage the far right and should stop trying | Editorial
Shabana Mahmood’s asylum overhaul burdens an overstretched system and hands political advantage to her opponentsIn government, politicians often mistake gestures for progress. It is disappointing t...
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Does ‘America First’ make the US weaker?
Former US diplomat Michael McFaul says US foreign policy is stuck between Cold War memories and ‘America First.’
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Trump Project in Maldives Opens More Doors for Cryptocurrency Investors
Eric Trump, the executive vice president of the Trump Organization and the president’s son, looked over a real estate plan on another project involving the Dubai-based company Dar Global in Doha in...
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Man charged with murder in shooting of Beam
A 27-year-old man was charged Monday with murder in the death of celebrated former football coach John Beam.
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‘So weird, but cute’: Bridget Jones immortalised as London welcomes statue of Britain’s favourite singleton
Helen Fielding and Renée Zellweger gather in Leicester Square as a new bronze marks 30 years of the diary-writing everywoman who redefined the romcom heroineBridget Jones, Britain’s best-loved and...
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Raducanu pulls out of US matches with foot issue
Emma Raducanu will focus on a training camp in Spain rather than travel to the United States to play two exhibition matches next month, as she manages a foot issue.
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Ethiopia confirms three Marburg deaths as outbreak sparks regional alarm
Health authorities isolate more than 100 contacts as deadly hemorrhagic virus detected near South Sudan border.
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Bill Ivey, Who Soothed Critics of Federal Arts Agency, Dies at 81
Bill Ivey in 1997. He led the Country Music Foundation for 26 years before President Bill Clinton chose him to head the National Endowment for the Arts.
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US Supreme Court to weigh ‘metering’ of asylum claims at US-Mexico border
The Trump administration has sought to restrict asylum claims at the US border, alleging abuse within the system.
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What does Justin Fields' benching mean for the future of the Jets?
New York will turn to Tyrod Taylor this week, but what will it do at quarterback beyond this season?
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Germany, Netherlands clinch WC spots on last day
So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup. The four-time champions clinched their spot on Monday along with fellow European power Netherlands for the tournament in North America ne...
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Was Gattuso right - is World Cup qualifying unfair on Europe?
Was Italy coach Genaro Gattuso making a fair point on places for Europe at the World Cup? Or was it just sour grapes?
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BBC in Dhaka: 'The trial may be over... anger very much remains'
The former prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity.
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Grading college football hires: How does James Franklin fit at Virginia Tech?
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, we grade every major hire.
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Mbappe wants £230m from former club PSG
France captain Kylian Mbappe is seeking £231.5m from Paris St-Germain, with his former club demanding £211m, as their long-running dispute reaches the Paris courts.
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O'Neill & Maloney continue interim Celtic tenure
Martin O'Neill and Shaun Maloney will continue to take charge of Celtic on an interim basis, until the process to appoint a new manager is complete.
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Why a 1990s Isuzu Trooper was a meaningful 30th birthday gift for Karl-Anthony Towns
The New York Knicks star's girlfriend went out of her way to revive a priceless memory for his 30th birthday.
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A Plan for Private Jet Taxes Would Fund Climate Measures
A private jet at the Farnborough International Airshow last year. Aviation accounts for roughly 4 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Amazon joins Big Tech bond rush with $12bn debt sale
Ecommerce giant’s first US bond in three years comes as it cranks up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure
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I'd be disappointed if players feel pressure - Wales boss Bellamy
Craig Bellamy would be disappointed if his Wales team feel pressure before their final World Cup Group J qualifier against North Macedonia.
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Google rolls out its AI ‘Flight Deals’ tool globally, adds new travel features in Search
To get started, users need to describe where, when, and how they want to travel. Flight Deals will then use AI to display the best bargains available.
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Gaza’s shelter crisis is ‘most dangerous’ disaster of war: Authorities
Gaza's Government Media Office warns that hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians face catastrophic conditions.
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Joshua fight 'major step up' for Paul - Warren
Tyson Fury's promoter Frank Warren says Jake Paul is facing a "major, major step up" in his fight against former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua next month.
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The mothers, children suffering Israel’s engineered starvation in Gaza
Israa and Mohammad struggle daily to feed their five daughters, including triplets born in Israel's war on Gaza.
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‘I was born in a melting pot. Melting isn’t fun’: Jon M Chu on Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande – and living the American dream
As his sequel to Wicked prepares to storm Christmas, the director talks about the dynamism of Grande and Cynthia Erivo – and why his Wizard of Oz riff is quite simply one of the greatest stories o...
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Ringrose & van der Flier return but McCloskey out
Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier are available for Saturday's Test match against South Africa but Stuart McCloskey is ruled out through injury.
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Will Littler and Humphries meet again in Players Championship Finals?
The next instalment of the Luke Littler-Luke Humphries rivalry could take place in the final of the Players Championship Finals with the world's top two on opposite sides of the draw.
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Two missing after mudslides rip through northern Italy
Firefighters are searching for two people missing after a mudslide hit a home overnight in Brazzano di Cormons, Italy.
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Athletes in Paralympic World Class Programme named
British Athletics announces the 41 athletes included in its Paralympic World Class Programme for 2025-26.
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Sources: Va. Tech finalizing deal to hire Franklin
Virginia Tech is finalizing a deal to make James Franklin the school's next head coach, sources told ESPN on Monday.
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UEFA's complex, sometimes confusing World Cup play-offs explained
Perplexed by the World Cup play-offs ahead of this week's draw? You're probably not the only one.
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The tiny Caribbean island on verge of World Cup history
Players from the tiny Caribbean island of Curacao are 90 minutes away from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time, guided by Dick Advocaat.
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Scotland 'good enough' to qualify, says Clarke
Head coach Steve Clarke insists Scotland are in a "good place" for the "cup final we all wanted" against Denmark on Tuesday, with a World Cup place on the line at Hampden.
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The flop that finally flew: why did it take 40 years for Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along to soar?
Its 1981 New York premiere was a disaster but this told-in-reverse musical became a Tony award-winning hit with Daniel Radcliffe. The film version is a tear-jerking joyI have made enough mistakes a...
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Exiled Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in absentia
A Bangladeshi tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity.
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Mbappé ups PSG compensation claims to $300M
The legal dispute between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé escalated on Monday with both sides making colossal financial demands.
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Wilson to captain Wales against North Macedonia
Harry Wilson will captain Wales for the first time in Tuesday's final World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia.
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A Collision with Space Debris Leaves 3 Chinese Astronauts Stranded in Orbit
The only craft docked at Tiangong space station has been damaged and “does not meet the release conditions for a safe manned return.”
wired.com
25 Best Tech Books to Gift (2025): Biographies, Startup Histories, Exposés
Give the techie in your life access to the inner workings of the companies and characters shaping Big Tech.
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Clarke wants Scotland to achieve more 'good things' by reaching World Cup
"We've got another very, very good thing that we can achieve together."
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Concerns over death sentence for former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
A court in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death, over a violent crackdown on protests.
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'Back to the drawing board' for Nigeria after World Cup qualifying failure
BBC Sport examines where it went wrong for Nigeria, with the Super Eagles missing out on a second successive World Cup.
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Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at Wicked: For Good premiere sentenced to nine days in jail
Johnson Wen, who jumped over a barricade at Universal Studios Singapore and rushed at the Wicked star, has been convicted of being a public nuisanceThe man who grabbed Ariana Grande at a red-carpet...
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Jeff Bezos reportedly returns to the trenches as co-CEO of new AI startup, Project Prometheus
Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos seems to be getting his hands dirty once again: the billionaire is partly backing a new AI startup called Project Prometheus that has raised $6.2 billion in funding, and...
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LIVE: Hamas rejects ‘foreign guardianship’ of Gaza before UN vote
The Security Council is set to vote on a US resolution detailing the long-awaited Gaza stabilisation force.
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‘Making films is who I am’: Tom Cruise gets lifetime achievement Oscar
The Hollywood star – who had been nominated for multiple Oscars but never previously won – was honoured at the Academy’s annual Governors awards, along with Dolly Parton, Wynn Thomas and Debbie All...
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MCP AI agent security startup Runlayer launches with 8 unicorns, $11M from Khosla’s Keith Rabois and Felicis
Three-time founder Andrew Berman is back with a startup that helps IT ensure business users' AI agents operate securely.
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David Zucker renews attack on new Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson
The director has taken fresh aim at the new film, saying that producer Seth MacFarlane ‘totally missed’ the spoof-comedy style that defined the original Naked Gun franchiseOriginal Naked Gun direct...
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Thousands protest in the Philippines over disappeared flood defence funds – video
More than half a million people gathered in Rizal Park in Manila on Sunday wearing white shirts and carrying signs reading 'transparency for a better democracy'. Concerns rose after the country's p...
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Palestinian deaths in Israeli jails surge amid Gaza war: Report
Israeli authorities have been systematically abusing Palestinian prisoners with impunity, according to PHRI.
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Nigeria missing out on World Cup due to “all sorts of problems”
“Nigeria had a group that on paper should have seen them top.”
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Men's AP Top 25 poll Week 2 reaction: What to know about every team
The second in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what next for every team in the standings.
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'It is a fairy tale': How Parrott catapulted Ireland into World Cup play-offs
"I will never have a better night in my whole life. It is a fairy tale. You can't even dream about something like that."
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The reality behind Scotland's 27-year World Cup wait
BBC Scotland examines Scotland's World Cup troubles as their campaign reaches its conclusion on Tuesday.
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Cheers in Bangladesh court as former PM Hasina sentenced to death
There were cheers in court as Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death.
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Surveillance tech provider Protei was hacked, its data stolen and its website defaced
The defacement of Protei's website said "another DPI/SORM provider bites the dust," apparently referring to the company selling its web intercept and surveillance products to phone and internet pro...
techcrunch.com
Joshua to fight YouTube star Paul in December
YouTuber Jake Paul will fight ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout in December.
bbc.com
9 Best Robot Vacuums (2025): Tested and Reviewed in Real Homes
Whether you’re up against pet hair or you want to splurge on a high-end laser-guided robot vacuum, we have the perfect pick for you.
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AI is guzzling energy for slop content – could it be reimagined to help the climate?
Some experts think AI could be used to lower, rather than raise, planet-heating emissions – others aren’t so convinced Cop30: click here for full Guardian coverage of the climate talks in BrazilArt...
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Apple Cider Vinegar review – a kidney stone leads into whimsical geology doc
Sofie Benoot’s film opens out from the film-maker’s medical problem to a diverting reflection on humankind’s deep roots in ancient mineralsThe elegant, humorous, susurrating Welsh voice of Siân Phi...
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Bone AI raises $12M to challenge Asia’s defense giants with AI-powered robotics
Bone AI, a South Korean startup, is combining AI and manufacturing to build next-gen defense robotics and challenge the region’s industry giants.
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Early bets for Week 12: Bears to cover at home, Saints to pull off upset among plays
What lines offered immediate value once odds came out? Here are five early bets to consider going into Week 12.
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England to host Spain at Wembley for World Cup qualifier
Euro 2025 winners England will host world champions Spain at Wembley in April for a 2027 Women's World Cup qualifier.
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Ex-UNO player admits to point-shaving scheme
Former University of New Orleans men's basketball player Dae Dae Hunter has acknowledged his role in a point-shaving scheme last season.
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Michigan, TCU climb into top 10 of women's poll
Michigan and TCU vaulted into the top 10 of the Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll Monday after big victories over ranked opponents.
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What’s prompting growing anticorruption protests in the Philippines?
Mass protests demand transparency in the government investigation of flood-related corruption scandal.
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Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece
Vital supplies are due to start flowing into the war-ravaged country this winter via a Balkan pipeline.
bbc.com
Women's AP Top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team
The second in-season women's AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.
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Dozens killed in DR Congo mine disaster
A bridge collapse at a mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 80 workers.
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Sheikh Hasina convicted of crimes against humanity – what we know
Former prime minister sentenced to death by special tribunal for her role in bloody 2024 crackdown on protesters.
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Cop30: calls for new urgency to talks as studies show global warming may reach 2.5C – latest updates
As the summit goes into its second week, complex issues with anxiety growing over conference outcomesA spectacular demonstration by tens of thousands of climate, nature and land activists in Belém...
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‘I couldn’t speak. I couldn’t breathe’ – This is climate breakdown
As summer went on, the temperature climbed and climbed. Every day became harder. This is Neha’s storyLocation Manesar, IndiaDisaster Indian heatwave, 2024Neha is 25 years old and works for a large...
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Memoirs, myths and Midnight’s Children: Salman Rushdie’s 10 best books – ranked!
As the author publishes a new story collection, we rate the work that made his name – from his dazzling Booker winner to an account of the 2022 attack that nearly killed him “It makes me want to hi...
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'I could fight again while saving Olympic boxing too' - Golovkin
In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with the BBC, Gennady Golovkin talks fighting again, Olympic boxing, Saudi Arabia, artificial intelligence within the sport and more.
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Prosecutor: A. Brown could face 30 years if guilty
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of attempted murder because a firearm was allegedly used, a prosecutor said Monday.
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Sources: Eagles RT Johnson has Lisfranc injury
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson suffered a Lisfranc injury during Sunday night's 16-9 victory over the Lions, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
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Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death
The former prime minister was tried by a special tribunal after 1,400 died during a crackdown on unrest in 2024.
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Sakana AI raises $135M Series B at a $2.65B valuation to continue building AI models for Japan
Sakana AI raised about $135M at a $2.65B post-money valuation in one of Japan’s largest fundraises this year.
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How will World Cup play-offs be determined?
Results this week will determine the play-off paths for Wales, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and, potentially, Scotland.
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UN Security Council to vote on Trump peace plan for Gaza
The US draft authorises decommissioning Hamas weapons - though the group has not said it will disarm.
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‘It’s about quality of life’: Can Birmingham’s Retrofit House help fix the UK’s terrible housing?
From flood protection and encouraging wildlife to fixing doors and reducing fuel bills, a new initiative aims to empower residents and make their homes more comfortableLink Road is home to an unass...
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Sources: Penix has potential season-ending injury
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Carolina Panthers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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OpenAI's Fidji Simo Plans to Make ChatGPT Way More Useful—and Have You Pay For It
As OpenAI expands in every direction, the new CEO of Applications is on a mission to make ChatGPT indispensable and lucrative.
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Sheikh Hasina: The pro-democracy icon who became an autocrat
Sheikh Hasina is credited for the country's economic progress but also accused of authoritarianism.
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Moment Ex-Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina's sentence is announced
Hasina has called the court's decision "biased and politically motivated" in a statement released after the verdict.
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A tiny ancient virus reveals secrets that could help fight superbugs
Scientists mapped the Bas63 bacteriophage in unprecedented detail, uncovering how its tail machinery infects bacteria. The structure reveals rare whisker-collar features and distant evolutionary ti...
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12 Best Tech Gifts That They'd Actually Want (2025)
Don't buy something for a loved one you wouldn't want for yourself. These are the hot tech products of 2025 that everyone will yearn for this holiday season.
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South African man seen at neo-Nazi rally has Australian visa revoked
The civil engineer was seen in the front row of a protest organised by the National Socialist Network.
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Wales add Roberts and Warren before All Blacks Test
Wales have called up centre Joe Roberts and prop Ben Warren, extending Steve Tandy's squad to 41 players before Saturday's game against New Zealand.
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Hakkinen's daughter, 14, joins McLaren programme
Ella Hakkinen, the 14-year-old daughter of two-time F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen, is added to the McLaren driver development programme.
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What we have learned from the Championship so far?
Coventry flying and big sides struggling - what are the talking points from the Championship season so far?
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Pistons' Cunningham, Nike reach new 6-year deal
Pistons star Cade Cunningham has reached a new six-year endorsement agreement to re-sign with Nike and will receive his own signature shoe, his agents told ESPN.
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Thousands March for Climate Action as COP30 Talks Enter Second Week
A demonstration near the U.N. climate summit in Belém, Brazil, on Saturday. The atmosphere has been a marked contrast to the past three summits that were held in countries where governments restric...
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They Can’t Criticize Putin. So They Focus on Recycling or Clean Air.
A “Z” emblem in support of the Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine, in Moscow last year. Space for opposing beliefs in the country is limited.
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Do you feel lucky? Why acknowledging our own good fortune would make the world a better place | Julian Richer
I have been fortunate, and I know it. Now I’d like more successful people to admit that meritocracy is a mythJulian Richer is the founder of Richer Sounds and the Fairness FoundationWhen you think...
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Spain vs Turkiye: World Cup 2026 qualifier – team news, start time, lineups
Group E leaders Spain aim to qualify for direct entry into next year's World Cup with a final takedown of Turkiye.
aljazeera.com
Can AI predict famine?
Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen looks at whether AI can help to predict famine before it hits.
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“Great Unified Microscope” reveals micro and nano worlds in a single view
A new dual-light microscope lets researchers observe micro- and nanoscale activity inside living cells without using dyes. The system captures both detailed structures and tiny moving particles at...
sciencedaily.com
Landslides kill dozens as heavy rains lash Southeast Asia
Scientists warn climate change making Southeast Asia's rainy season increasingly hazardous.
aljazeera.com
NYPD seeking suspect in shooting of Jets' Boyd
New York police have released surveillance images of a man sought in the shooting of Jets player Kris Boyd.
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Dozens of Indian pilgrims killed in bus accident in Saudi Arabia
Forty-five people were killed in the accident, while one survivor is in hospital, an Indian official said.
bbc.com
Bangladesh sentences former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death
Ex-leader was tried in absentia after fleeing to India in wake of popular uprising
ft.com
Daily music listening linked to big drop in dementia risk
Older adults who regularly listen to or play music appear to have significantly lower risks of dementia and cognitive decline. The data suggests that musical engagement could be a powerful, enjoyab...
sciencedaily.com
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former Leader Sheikh Hasina to Death
Soldiers outside the Supreme Court in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, on Monday.
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High art: the museum that is only accessible via an eight-hour hike
The Frattini Bivouac is part of a Bergamo gallery’s experiment to ‘think like a mountain’. But in the thin air of the Italian alps, curatorial ideas are challenged in more ways than oneAt 2,300 met...
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Will Lady Luck, Danish doubts and Hampden noise favour Scotland?
Former Scotland strikers Billy Dodds and James McFadden assess the chances of defeating Denmark in Tuesday's World Cup qualification showdown at Hampden.
bbc.com
Warriors' Green confronts fan over courtside taunt
Draymond Green says he confronted a supporter for "calling me a woman" during the Golden State Warriors' win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Tension high as Bangladesh tribunal convicts ex-PM Hasina
Hasina - currently in exile in India - convicted over 2024 crackdown on protests that killed hundreds.
aljazeera.com
Nations Championship to have north v south finale
The Twickenham finale of next year's new Nations Championship event will pit the north and south of global rugby against each other.
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Starmer braced for backlash from Labour MPs as Mahmood sets out asylum plans – UK politics live
Home secretary to announce a drastic tightening of rules, including requiring asylum seekers to wait 20 years before getting the right to permanently settle in UKGood morning. At the 2024 general e...
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Scientists uncover a surprising protein that heals stubborn wounds
Researchers have uncovered that SerpinB3, typically linked to severe cancers, is also a key player in natural wound healing. The protein drives skin cell movement and tissue rebuilding, especially...
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Could the Chiefs ... miss the playoffs? Barnwell sizes up the panic level in Kansas City
The Chiefs are 5-5 after losing to the Broncos. They're third in the AFC West, and ESPN's FPI has them at 55.4% to make the playoffs. Is it time to worry?
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Bangladesh court convicts Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity
A special tribunal in Bangladesh’s Dhaka has found former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity
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Asylum seekers’ jewellery could be seized to pay for processing costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of people seeking asylum in UKAsylum seekers could have jewellery or other valuables taken to pay for the costs of processing their cas...
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Week 12 Power Rankings: Oklahoma jumps into top 10; three new teams join the list
Where does each top 25 need the biggest improvement in the final month?
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Man United's plan: Save millions in wages, rebuild midfield
Next summer looms as a busy transfer period for Manchester United: More than £1 million in wages will be offloaded, which will in turn free up space for some major midfield upgrades.
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ICE-style raids on Britain's streets: that's all Labour's brutal asylum reforms will achieve | Stella Creasy
If we want to ‘stop the boats’, we need to stop the BS when it comes to what creates refugees, and how to respond to themStella Creasy is the Labour and Cooperative MP for WalthamstowHow did it bec...
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Modern classics: 25 of the best kits from the 21st century
As we approach the end of 2025, we've assembled 25 of the best original kit designs worn by top clubs from around the world since the year 2000.
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Ireland relish facing 'world's best' South Africa
Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland are relishing the opportunity to test themselves against "best in the world" South Africa on Saturday.
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Danish startup FlatPay joins the club of European fintech unicorns to track
Flatpay’s bet is that it can challenge larger players by charging small merchants a flat transaction rate to use its card terminals and point-of-sales systems.
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How Norway sealed first World Cup spot in 27 years and became one of Europe's best
Norway have players like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard but haven't made a World Cup since 1998. Now they have, and it's taken some change.
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From Spurs fringes to Dutch delight - Parrott's rise to Irish hero
With five goals in two huge wins over Portugal and Hungary that have propelled Republic of Ireland into the World Cup play-offs, it has been a dream international window for Troy Parrott.
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Reform candidate says he received 55 death threats during campaign
Llyr Powell said his door was kicked in and described receiving verbal abuse and being spat at.
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NASA, SpaceX Launch US-European Satellite to Monitor Earth’s Oceans
About the size of a full-size pickup truck, a newly launched satellite by NASA and its partners will provide ocean and atmospheric information to improve hurricane forecasts, help protect infrastru...
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Why Luxembourg dead rubber still matters for NI
Ahead of Northern Ireland's final World Cup qualifier with Luxembourg, BBC Sport looks at five reasons why the dead rubber still matters.
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Oscar discharged from hospital after heart issue
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is discharged from hospital after being admitted last week with a heart issue.
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Antonio Brown's journey from All-Pro to criminal defendant
Extradition from Dubai caps a twisted saga involving gunfire and questions of self-defense.
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John Updike: A Life in Letters review – the man incapable of writing a bad sentence
Friends, enemies and lovers animate more than 60 years of the author’s remarkable correspondence John Updike had the mind of a middling middle-class postwar American male, and the prose style of a...
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Paul McCartney joins music industry protest against AI with silent track
Former Beatle and artists including Sam Fender, Kate Bush and Hans Zimmer record silent LP Is This What We WantAt two minutes 45 seconds it’s about the same length as With a Little Help From My Fri...
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Rule Breakers review – rousingly feelgood real life story of Afghan girls’ robotics team
This story of emancipated young women escaping draconian social strictures brims with enthusiasm and features a cameo from Phoebe Waller-BridgeBased on a true story, Bill Guttentag’s rousing drama...
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McIlroy's magnificent seven: Can Rory break Race to Dubai record?
Rory McIlroy capped a career-defining year by closing out a seventh Race to Dubai title, the fourth successive season he has topped the DP World Tour’s Order of Merit.
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Littler's success is 'ridiculous' but judge him at the Worlds, says Mardle
Sky Sports' Wayne Mardle believes what Luke Littler has achieved in darts is "ridiculous" but thinks he can be truly judged when he goes on the defence of his title at the World Darts Championship.
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Will the government's new asylum plans work?
The PM sent Shabana Mahmood to run the Home Office precisely so that she would be radical.
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'European golf in rude health but sponsor demands solutions to fractured game'
After a successful season inside the ropes for Europe's elite players, tour sponsors DP World are keen to sort off-course issues for the benefit of fans, writes Iain Carter.
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Ultra-processed foods quietly push young adults toward prediabetes
Ultra-processed foods, already known for their links to health problems in adults, are now shown to harm young adults too, disrupting blood sugar regulation long before illness appears. A four-year...
sciencedaily.com
The hot new investment trend is the ‘Total Portfolio Approach’. Does it work?
Exploring the buzzy but fuzzy new phenomenon in asset allocation
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Labour has entered its musical chairs era. Don’t fall for another pointless death spiral | Nesrine Malik
Briefing wars, toxic infighting, paranoid office politics: we’ve seen it all before. And once again, the drama at No 10 has absolutely nothing to do with us Sorry, what just happened? Before we hur...
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‘Two more broomsticks please!’ Was Robin Blades the greatest percussionist ever?
He played china mugs, bells, rattles and car horns for everyone from Alfred Hitchcock to Benjamin Britten – and once got Laurence Olivier to bang a broomstick. We go behind the scenes of a Radio 3...
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LIVE: Russian attack kills 3 in Kharkiv; Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet Macron
Russian attack kills three people and injures 10 in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region.
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Country diary: Walking the storm path through an ever-changing pinewood | Amanda Thomson
Abernethy, Cairngorms: Even in this part-plantation where there is much uniformity, high winds ensure the woodland can never stay the sameAfter the summer’s cacophony of greens, the broadleafs amon...
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How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force
The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.
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Trump should not offer Saudi Arabia one-sided security guarantees
A defence pact that is not mutual will do nothing to advance America’s global interests
ft.com
Elections watchdog examining Labour drinks receptions with businesses
The party classifies such events as ‘commercial partnerships’
ft.com
The revival of deep-sea drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
New technologies and regulatory reforms have boosted the offshore industry, 15 years after the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe
ft.com
Swiss investors push for UBS to settle over Credit Suisse bond write-off
A surprise court ruling that the move lacked a legal basis could lead to years of appeals and proceedings
ft.com
Not OK? Booker winner Flesh ignites debate about state of masculinity
Toxic male behaviour of David Szalay’s protagonist reflects real-world concerns about a ‘crisis of masculinity’In the immediate aftermath of David Szalay’s book Flesh winning the Booker prize, one...
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Russell Tovey on pride, sexual power and politics: ‘The Green party slogan – make hope normal again – is what we need’
One of the most prolific and popular actors of his generation, he reflects on therapy, homophobia, why he suspects now is the worst time in history for trans people, and his secret life as a geekRu...
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With neonicotinoid pesticide ban, France’s birds make a tentative recovery - study
Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decadesInsect-eating bird populations in France appear to be making a tentative recov...
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Wales v New Zealand - all you need to know
All you need to know as Wales renew a 120-year rivalry with New Zealand on Saturday in their penultimate autumn international.
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Jurors in high-profile Australian trial visit beach where murder victim found
Rajwinder Singh denies stabbing the 24-year-old to death in October 2019.
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Bangladesh live: Court verdict against toppled ex-PM Sheikh Hasina expected
Hasina is being tried in absentia for crimes against humanity for a violent crackdown on student protests last year.
aljazeera.com
Trump backs vote to release Epstein files
About-turn by US president comes as Republicans looked set to defy him
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Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
"We have nothing to hide," Trump wrote on Truth Social, after previously fighting a proposal to make more of the Epstein files public.
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Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Grimaldo amid major changes to squad
Barcelona are looking for reinforcements at left back, right back and on the wing. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Animals are developing the same chronic diseases as humans
Across the planet, animals are increasingly suffering from chronic illnesses once seen only in humans. Cats, dogs, cows, and even marine life are facing rising rates of cancer, diabetes, arthritis,...
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Ecuador votes against allowing foreign military bases in country
Voters have rejected a referendum proposal, dealing a blow to President Daniel Noboa and US ambitions in the region.
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New research uncovers the massive squid diet of Hawaiian pilot whales
Hawaiian short-finned pilot whales are surprisingly voracious hunters, diving hundreds of meters beneath the Pacific to snatch squid in the dark. By tagging and tracking eight whales, researchers u...
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Portugal, Norway book qualification spots at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Portugal recovered from shock loss to Ireland on Thursday to qualify, while Norway is through for first time since 1998.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,362
Here are the key events from day 1,362 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
‘No’ vote leads in Ecuador referendum on hosting foreign military bases
Count of a third of ballots show 60 percent rejection of the proposal to host foreign military bases.
aljazeera.com
Communist and far-right candidates head to Chile presidential run-off
The Communist Party's Jeanette Jara will face far-right candidate José Antonio Kast in the second round of voting in December.
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Far right poised to win Chile’s presidency
Voters overwhelmingly back conservative candidates in first round amid concerns over crime and immigration
ft.com
Dozens killed in DR Congo after bridge collapses at copper, cobalt mine
Deaths came after miners rushed a makeshift bridge at the Kalando mine in southeastern Lualaba province, official says.
aljazeera.com
Physicists reveal a new quantum state where electrons run wild
Electrons can freeze into strange geometric crystals and then melt back into liquid-like motion under the right quantum conditions. Researchers identified how to tune these transitions and even dis...
sciencedaily.com
The oil pipeline feud testing Canada's global ambitions
The rift between two provinces at odds over a proposed pipeline is straining Canada's unity as it seeks to become an energy superpower.
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Sinner defeats Alcaraz to repeat as ATP Finals champion
Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz for just the second time this year and defended his ATP Finals crown in Turin.
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Chile faces presidential runoff between leftist Jara and far-right’s Kast
Chile’s presidential appears is headed to a December runoff after leading candidates fail to gain majority votes.
aljazeera.com
Two US marines implicated in killing family in notorious Iraq war shooting, expert tells BBC
New evidence raises doubts about the longest US war crimes investigation of the Iraq war and how US forces are held to account.
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Homayoun Ershadi, 78, Dies; ‘Kite Runner’ and ‘Taste of Cherry’ Star
The Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi at home in Tehran in 2000. He was a middle-aged architect when a chance encounter with a director led to a movie career.
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How to Fix Free Trade
A global customs union could solve the problem of imbalances.