Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-19

Robert L. Stirm, Returning P.O.W. in Pulitzer-Winning Photo, Dies at 92

Lt. Col. Robert L. Stirm on March 17, 1973, as he was greeted by his family at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Calif., after five and a half years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. His dau...

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NASA Finally Weighs In on the Origin of 3I/ATLAS

After weeks of silence, NASA has officially dismissed speculation that 3I/ATLAS has anything to do with aliens.

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Calandagan wins horse of the year award

Calandagan is named horse of the year at the Cartier Racing Awards in London, ahead of Ombudsman, Delacroix and Minnie Hauk.

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The Zelos-450 Pellet Grill Has Features Missing on Grills Triple Its Price

Brisk It's Zelos-450 boasts gimmicky generative AI. However, it's a stellar piece of hardware, especially at this price.

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Nvidia forecasts Q4 revenue above estimates despite AI bubble concerns

Analysts expect AI chip demand to remain strong

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F.B.I. Hunt Intensifies for Ryan Wedding, Snowboarder Accused of Being a Drug Kingpin

Ryan Wedding during the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002.

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Celebrating 25 Years of Humanity in Space

In 2025, NASA and its international partners celebrate 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station. Since November 2, 2000, more than 290 people from 26 countries h...

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U.S.-Russian Peace Plan Would Force Ukraine to Cede Land and Cut Army

A Ukrainian artillery unit firing a howitzer at Russian targets in the Dnipropetrovsk region, last month.

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Family demands independent medical care for US teen detained by Israel

Mohammed Ibrahim's uncle says US official who visited teen reported his health is deteriorating in Israeli detention.

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Israel kills at least 28 Palestinians in wave of Gaza ‘ceasefire’ attacks

Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli attacks also wounded 77 people, fuelling panic across the war-ravaged enclave.

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Nvidia’s record $57B revenue and upbeat forecast quiets AI bubble talk

Nvidia's earnings were dominated by its data center business.

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Police Found $1 Million in a Tub Under a Garage. The Government Gets to Keep It.

Some of the money recovered from Marcel Breton’s home in Thunder Bay, Ontario, in 2009. The police were searching for an illegal handgun when they found large amounts of cash hidden around the prop...

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WIRED Roundup: DHS’s Privacy Breach, AI Romantic Affairs, and Google Sues Text Scammers

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss our scoop about how the Department of Homeland Security illegally collected Chicago residents’ data for month, as well as the news of the week.

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NASA’s X-59 Completes First Flight, Prepares for More Flight Testing

After years of design, development, and testing, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took to the skies for the first time Oct. 28, marking a historic moment for the field of aeronautics...

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How the classic anime ‘Ghost in the Shell’ predicted the future of cybersecurity 30 years ago

The story of the Ghost in the Shell’s main villain the Puppet Master hinted at a future where governments use hackers for espionage, at a time when most of the world had never connected to the inte...

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US military officials in Ukraine for talks on ending war

It comes amid reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly containing major concessions for Ukraine.

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Trump pledges ‘cooperation and coordination’ to end Sudan’s civil war

The US president says he will address the conflict in Sudan at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Growing up as young man 'not easy' says PM in letter to son

The PM urges men to talk openly about mental health in a letter to his son to mark International Men's Day.

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Murphy whitewashes O'Sullivan at 'golden ball' event

Shaun Murphy claims his first victory over Ronnie O'Sullivan since 2017, with a 4-0 whitewash, as he moves into the quarter-finals of the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship.

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Why has number of people facing hunger doubled since 2019?

Hundreds of millions of people face food shortages as conflict, climate change and economic crises take their toll.

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Nvidia reports strong growth from bumper AI chip sales

Group’s earnings are a bellwether for the health of the artificial intelligence sector

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Cavela lands $6.6M to help brands beat pre-tariff manufacturing costs

The startup claims that its AI agents can reduce the cost of product manufacturing by an average of 35%.

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SARP 2025 Closeout

In August 2025, 47 students from NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program (SARP) culminated a summer of science by presenting their research to an audience of mentors, professo...

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SARP East 2025 Atmospheric Chemistry Group

Faculty Advisor: Stacey Hughes, University of New Hampshire Graduate Mentor: Katherine Paredero, Georgia Institute of Technology Atmospheric Chemistry Group Introduction Faculty Advisor Stacey Hugh...

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SARP West 2025 Land Group

Faculty Advisors: Daniel Sousa, San Diego State University  Graduate Mentor: Megan Ward-Baranyay, San Diego State University  Land Group Introduction Faculty Advisor Daniel Sousa Robert P...

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UK investors pull out of London stock market at record pace

Outflows come as inflows from foreign investors help propel FTSE 100 to record high

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New US peace plan for Ukraine involves Kyiv ceding land, weapons: Reports

Terms of the US-drafted, 28-point framework to end the war closely track Russian demands, according to news reports.

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NASA’s Mars Spacecraft Capture Images of Comet 3I/ATLAS

Two orbiters and a rover captured images of the interstellar object — from the closest location any of the agency’s spacecraft may get — that could reveal new details. At the start of October, thre...

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Henry Todd, LSD Kingpin Turned Everest Guide, Dies at 80

Henry Todd in 2023. His huge LSD operation was busted in the late 1970s, and after seven years in prison he re-emerged as a mountaineer.

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England defeated by New Zealand in series decider

England suffer a 55-49 defeat in the deciding game of their three-match series against New Zealand in Manchester.

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VC Jennifer Neundorfer explains how founders can stand out in a crowded AI market

January Ventures co-founder Jennifer Neundorfer discussed this AI-driven funding market on the Equity podcast during TechCrunch Disrupt.

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Function Health raises $298M Series B at $2.5B valuation

Function, which offers blood testing and medical imaging services, recently raised $298 million in a Series B round led by Redpoint Ventures at a valuation of $2.5 billion.

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This Excellent LG OLED Is Deeply Discounted Before Black Friday

With premium black levels and accurate colors, the LG B5 is a great entry point to OLED screens.

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View Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Through NASA’s Multiple Lenses

This article was updated to include the full range of dates from the SOHO image. Lee esta historia en español aquí. NASA is in the midst of an unprecedented solar system-wide observation campaign,...

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Russian strikes on western Ukraine kill and wound dozens

At least 25 people were killed and dozens wounded in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across western Ukraine.

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Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled

Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature.

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Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform

The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.

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40 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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Bonnie Munshin, Velvet Hammer at a Hamptons Hot Spot, Dies at 84

Bonnie Munshin at Nick & Toni’s in 2013. Seeing her at the restaurant, the actor Alec Baldwin said, was “like finding a lighthouse on a stormy sea.”

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Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 25 in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire, Officials Say

Israeli soldiers and tanks gathered near the Gaza border in southern Israel on Monday.

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Musk’s xAI nears $230bn valuation in fundraising deal

Billionaire’s artificial intelligence company plans to raise $15bn

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UK holds talks with LinkedIn to clamp down on Chinese espionage

The government wants major social networks to be less attractive for foreign agents after MPs faced ‘covert and calculated’ attemptsThe government is holding talks with LinkedIn on how it can clamp...

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Legally embattled AI music startup Suno raises at $2.45B valuation on $200M revenue

Suno has been the target of multiple AI training lawsuits but it has grown so rapidly, VCs were delighted to invest.

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Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms

Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a sever winter storm could push the grid over the edge.

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Alice and Ellen Kessler, ’60s Singing Sensations, Die at 89

The twin sisters from Germany, who were nightclub stars and regular guests on international variety shows, chose to end their lives together.

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Justice Department admits grand jury did not review final Comey indictment

The admission comes as lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey sought to dismiss the criminal charges against him.

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Family Who Died While Visiting Istanbul May Have Been Poisoned, Authorities Say

The owner of the Harbour Suites Old City Hotel in Istanbul and two employees were among 11 people who were detained after the deaths this month of four family members who were staying there, offici...

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Man Utd's tough week continues as defensive howlers hand Wolfsburg victory

Man Utd's tough week continued with a second defeat in five days ending their perfect Champions League record as Wolfsburg bounced back from Fridolina Rolfo's early opener to run out 5-2 winners in...

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Federal Reserve officials ‘strongly’ divided on December rate cut

Minutes from central bank’s October meeting pointed to schism on direction of monetary policy

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The big questions now Scotland are going to the World Cup

Where are we going? What's the score with visas & ESTAs? Who will sing our World Cup song?

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Trump says he has ‘already started working’ on ending war in Sudan

US President Donald Trump said his administration is searching for a possible resolution to the war in Sudan.

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New wave of deadly Israeli air strikes across Gaza despite ceasefire

At least 23 people were killed in Israeli air strikes across Gaza on Wednesday, despite the fragile ceasefire.

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Nearly one-third of women worldwide faced partner or sexual violence: WHO

Despite stark findings, World Health Organization says violence against women and girls is 'a deeply neglected crisis'.

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The Biggest AI Companies Met to Find a Better Path for Chatbot Companions

In a closed-door workshop led by Anthropic and Stanford, leading AI startups and researchers discussed guidelines for chatbot companions, especially for younger users.

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The US Needs an Open Source AI Intervention to Beat China

Depending on foreign-made open models is both a supply chain risk and an innovation problem, experts say.

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Northern Ireland Must Change How Its Schools Teach Religion, Court Says

An elementary school in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A ruling by Britain’s Supreme Court will make Northern Ireland’s government include faiths other than Christianity in its school curriculum.

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Trial opens into North Macedonia nightclub fire that killed 63

Thirty-five people and three institutions are on trial. Prosecutors say years of failings turned the venue into a death trap.

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China’s power play: MI5 warns of relentless espionage attempts in Britain

Beijing still trying to recruit British sources in parliament through LinkedIn regardless of provocationAn unexpected connection on LinkedIn. An offer of work from a headhunter, most likely a young...

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Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 25 Palestinians, health ministry says

The Israeli military says it struck several Hamas targets after gunmen fired at soldiers in Gaza in violation of the five-week-old ceasefire.

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TikTok dance forfeits imposed on England players

England's players are operating a fines system which punishes infractions against squad rules by forcing the offenders to film TikTok dances.

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The Guardian view on falling net migration: political debate is now detached from the facts

A fixation on reducing numbers leaves no room for rational discussion of what that means for the economy and societyBritish political debate has long been dominated by public anxiety about rising l...

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Non-league club bans 'micro' shin pads after 'unbearable' injury to forward

Non-league Ilfracombe Town ban 'micro' shin pads after forward Riley Martin suffered an "unbearable" double-leg break in a South West Peninsula League match at the weekend.

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Why January Ventures is funding underrepresented AI founders

While everyone’s chasing the next AI infrastructure play in San Francisco, some of the most defensible AI companies are being built by founders with deep expertise in legacy industries — and...

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Subletting startup Kiki paid over $152K to settle charges after violating NYC short-term rental laws

Kiki Club, a subletting startup that matches listers and renters, violated NYC laws and had to pay the city over $152,000 to settle charges.

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In Colombia, Petro fends off criticism over killing of child rebel recruits

Armed groups have increased their recruitment of minors under 18. Should the government be responsible for their deaths?

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Cardi B, Stefon Diggs go public with birth of their child in Pats-themed Instagram post

The Grammy-award winning artist and girlfriend of the New England Patriots wide receiver announced their child's birth on Instagram.

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Returning Renshall claims bronze for GB in Croatia

Olympic judoka Lucy Renshall continues international comeback with a bronze medal at the Zagreb Grand Prix.

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Bluesky announces moderation changes focused on better tracking, improved transparency

Bluesky is making moderation changes, including the addition of new reporting categories, strikes, and more clarity when communicating with users about violations.

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Scotland's jubilant celebrations inside dressing room after sealing World Cup qualification!

Scotland's epic dressing room celebrations after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after beating Denmark at Hampden Park.

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Lamar on injury report again, this time for ankle

For the second straight week, Lamar Jackson didn't practice for the Ravens on Wednesday. This time, the two-time NFL MVP is listed with an ankle injury.

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Quantum computing needs its own industrial revolution

The path to scalable computers is paved with high-tech equipment not just high-impact academic papers

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More House lawmakers move to restore collective bargaining rights for federal workers

House lawmakers have collected enough signatures to force a vote on a bill that would nullify President Trump's executive order terminating collective bargaining rights for most federal workers.

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House lawmakers force a vote on bill to restore federal workers' bargaining rights

House lawmakers have collected enough signatures to force a vote on a bill that would nullify President Trump's executive order terminating collective bargaining rights for most federal workers.

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Amazon’s Prime Video is getting AI-generated Video Recaps for some TV shows

According to Amazon, the feature "utilizes generative AI to create theatrical-quality season recaps with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music."

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US, UK, and Australia sanction Russian ‘bulletproof’ web host used in ransomware attacks

The newly imposed sanctions target Russian-based web host Media Land, which officials say are linked to LockBit and BlackSuit ransomware attacks.

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US and Russian officials draft new peace plan for Ukraine

Sweeping 28-point proposal would include territorial concessions and rollback of American military assistance

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YC-backed Poly relaunches as a cloud-hosted file storage with AI search

Poly's cloud based file storage system with AI-powered search lets you search through text, images, audio, and video.

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This Home Robot Clears Tables and Loads the Dishwasher All by Itself

Sunday Robotics has a new way to train robots to do common household tasks. The startup plans to put its fully autonomous robots in homes next year.

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Harlem Eubank: This is the test I need to become a world champion

Harlem Eubank, the cousin of Chris Eubank Jr, is preparing for his own moment in the spotlight.

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Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp group featuring extremist posts

Tom Pickup confirms he was member of group in which one participant allegedly called for ‘mass Islam genocide’ A Reform UK councillor has been suspended for participating in a WhatsApp group where...

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'I won't be silenced' says French anti-drugs activist after murders of two brothers

Drugs gangs have a grip on Marseille, but Amine Kessaci says he has "no choice but to fight" after the violent deaths of his brothers.

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Top seeds now set for World Cup draw, playoffs

The top-seeded teams for the Dec. 5 World Cup tournament draw, including Germany but not Croatia, were set Wednesday when FIFA published new rankings.

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Iran Releases Tanker It Seized From the Strait of Hormuz

A quarter of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran seized a tanker on Friday.

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In Alex Karp’s World, Palantir Is the Underdog

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we get to know Palantir CEO Alex Karp and dive into what his answers in a recent WIRED interview reveal about the larger beliefs driving the tech industry today.

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Divide over fossil fuels phaseout can be bridged, Cop30 president says

Exclusive: André Corrêa do Lago says rise of clean energy must be acknowledged and rich countries need to give more assurances on financeCop30 live –latest updatesCop30: click here for full Guardia...

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NASA Cassini Study Finds Organics ‘Fresh’ From Ocean of Enceladus

Researchers dove deep into information gathered from the ice grains that were collected during a close and super-fast flyby through a plume of Saturn’s icy moon. A new analysis of data from NASA’s...

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Republicans are losing ground with voters in the latest NPR poll

The latest NPR, PBS News, Marist poll shows approval ratings tumbling for Republicans and low confidence in both major political parties.

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Google Maps adds Gemini-powered tips section, EV charger availability predictions, and more

Now, when users search for places in Map like restaurants, hotels, or concert venues, they'll see a new "know before you go" tips section that will surface important information about the place.

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Webb First to Show 4 Dust Shells ‘Spiraling’ Apep, Limits Long Orbit

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered a first of its kind: a crisp mid-infrared image of a system of four serpentine spirals of dust, one expanding beyond the next in precisely the same p...

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LPGA Tour reveals historic new schedule: Dates, venues and record purses

The LPGA Tour has announced their record-breaking 2026 schedule, featuring 33 events – across 13 countries – and a total prize fund of over $132m (£101m).

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ESPN, MLB reach new 3-year media rights deal

ESPN and Major League Baseball have a reworked deal that includes out-of-market streaming rights.

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US stocks rebound sharply ahead of Nvidia results

Wall Street shares have seen big swings this week as investors brace for all-important earnings from AI bellwether

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Denmark announces one of the world’s most ambitious climate targets, while the rest of the EU looks away

Governments across the continent have attacked green rules with increasing ferocity – all while professing their commitment to existing climate targets• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your i...

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Not Mariah again! New music playlists for the Christmas party season

Whether it’s vibe-setting dance and rap for house parties or soothing dream-pop for when you’re contemplating the clear-up, reach for these ready-made playlistsLet’s face it: when everyone’s two im...

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UK seeks to revive dwindling stock market with single source of data

FCA says ‘consolidated tape’ for equities will bring benefits worth £100mn over next decade

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A eureka moment in a town called Eureka: Curran Hatleberg’s best photograph

‘I turned a corner and saw this: a dusty alley lined with daisies, a few redheads, a handful of puppies and a woman with a gas can, all in blinding sun. That’s the miracle – when everything comes t...

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Spotify’s new features let listeners explore the people and stories behind their favorite music

Spotify new features will showcase who's behind your favorite songs, how music is connected, and what inspired the tunes.

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Daniel Radcliffe writes supportive letter to Harry Potter successor in new TV series

The actor said he wrote wishing 11-year-old Dominic McLaughlin ‘an even better time’ growing up in the role than he had Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe said that he wrote to 11-year-old actor Do...

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Jones, Padres' first Cy Young winner, dies at 75

Randy Jones, the left-hander who won the Cy Young Award with the San Diego Padres in 1976 during a 10-year major league career, has died. He was 75.

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Suspended sentence for Norway's Schjelderup after sharing illegal video

Norway international Andreas Schjelderup has been given a two-week suspended prison sentence after a Danish court found him guilty of sharing sexual material of two boys under the age of 18.

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How generative AI in Arc Raiders started a scrap over the gaming industry’s future

The use of AI in the surprise game-of-the-year contender has sparked a heated cultural and ethical debate, and raised existential questions for artists, writers and voice actors• Don’t get Pushing...

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Onepot AI raises $13M to help make chemical drug creation easier

Onepot AI is a a company that is home to the small-molecule synthesis lab POT-1.

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The US Will Prioritize Visa Processing for Fans With World Cup Tickets

In the face of heavy travel restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, the United States announced that soccer fans going to the World Cup will enjoy a certain priority for processing touris...

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Despite ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, the war isn’t over for Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has declared peace but Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the war on Gaza is not over.

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Norway’s footballer Schjelderup convicted of sharing sexual video of minors

Schjelderup pleaded guilty at a court in Denmark, where he played for a club, and was given a suspended prison sentence.

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Experience the Launch of Artemis II

Digital creators and social media users are invited to register to attend the launch of the NASA’s Artemis II mission. The agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket will launch the Orion spacecraft...

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Would players rather pot the golden ball or win the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship?

Some of the world's top snooker players speak to BBC Sport about whether they would rather pot the golden ball, worth $1m (£760,000), or win the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship in Saudi Arabia.

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Target joins OpenAI’s growing list of retail apps

OpenAI is pushing deeper into retail, with Target set to debut a new ChatGPT-powered app for shoppers. The app is launching in beta next week.

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Vasco Translator Q1 Review: Cloning Your Voice

This new real-time interpreter can change your language while cloning your voice—sort of.

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Inside the decision that will rock college football: What's next for Kiffin?

Things seem to be coming to a head between the Rebels and their coach. Will he stay or will he go?

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British Museum ends ‘deeply troubling’ sponsorship from Japanese tobacco firm

Move welcomed by critics, who have been calling for end to ‘morally unacceptable’ deals since 2016The British Museum has ended a controversial sponsorship deal with a Japanese tobacco firm after re...

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Trump’s Russian oil waiver gives Orban a win at Hungary’s expense

The Washington deal helps Orban before the election but exposes the fragility of Hungary's illiberal rule.

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Porsche Reveals Everything About Its Cayenne Electric—Except for One Vital Thing

The automaker has taken the covers off its Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric, the most powerful production Porsches ever. But it won’t confirm a key AI feature of its first fully electric...

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Labour's Budget is already unravelling, Badenoch says

The Conservative leader says the government floated the idea of increasing income tax rates only to "U-turn".

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Mahmood and Lammy breached human rights law over segregation of prisoner, judge finds

Treatment of terrorist with known mental health needs said to have contravened prohibition on inhuman or degrading treatmentUK politics live – latest updatesShabana Mahmood and David Lammy have bee...

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Franklin: Va. Tech must act like big-time program

Virginia Tech introduced James Franklin as their new head football coach Wednesday and he spoke about what everyone associated with the Hokies needed to do in order to be a big-time program.

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Inside the California 'AI factory' that showcases the contradiction at the heart of the tech race

The confusing question lingering over the AI hype is whether it could be a bubble at risk of bursting

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Video: Football ‘minnows’ qualify for FIFA World Cup

A number of other underdog nations have just qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals.

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Trump’s Tariffs Sent Trade Plummeting in August

The data gives the first look at trade patterns after President Trump introduced what is effectively a new trading system for the United States.

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‘Pictures unite!’: how pop music fell in love with socialist infographics

When Austrian philosopher Otto Neurath invented the visual language of Isotypes, it was to democratise education. As a new exhibition shows, it ended up influencing pop art, graphic design and elec...

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What did US and Saudi Arabia agree at White House summit?

Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia’s crown prince to the US, declaring the Kingdom a major non-NATO ally.

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Russian spy ship enters British waters and shines lasers at military pilots

Defence secretary reveals details of recent incursions as he warns UK is facing ‘new era of threat’ from hostile countries A Russian spy ship has entered British waters and shone lasers at military...

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Wales will 'take anybody' in World Cup play-off draw

A closer look at Wales' possible World Cup play-off semi-final opponents as former striker Rob Earnshaw says a tie with Republic of Ireland would be "incredible".

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Logan Paul drops litigation over MJ-signed court

Logan Paul recently "dismissed without prejudice" his litigation against Heritage Auctions.

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Deadly Israeli attack on Gaza brings death toll since ceasefire to 280

The attack marks the latest of nearly 400 Israeli violations of a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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Cop30 live: Brazilian president Lula due to fly back in to the climate summit

In the final days of the conference pressure for a roadmap away from fossil fuels is growing as delegates discuss possible outcomesMy colleague Fiona Harvey, a Cop veteran, has just filed this post...

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The Saragossa Manuscript review – cult Polish period-costume comedy is outrageous head-spinner

Wojciech Has’s slice of 1960s surrealism is set in 18th-century Spain, as an officer careens through farcical encounters and erotic episodes in a wild ride that could be a series of Monty Python sk...

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How Kash Patel is roiling the FBI and changing its mission

New Yorker writer Marc Fisher says Patel became FBI director without senior law enforcement experience because of his loyalty to Trump and willingness to seek retribution for his perceived enemies.

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Gaza ceasefire violations

We compare and contrast Israel’s ceasefire deal with Hamas and the reality on the ground within 24 hours.

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Record-breaking LeBron James returns as LA Lakers down Utah Jazz

James began his 23rd NBA season in Lakers' home win as Curry's Warriors lost to Orlando Magic despite his 34 points.

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'A special night' | McLean, Robertson, McGinn & Gordon reveal Scotland WC celebrations

Scotland players Kenny McLean, Andy Robertson, John McGinn and Craig Gordon reflect on "a special night" and their World Cup qualification celebrations!

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McClaren quits Jamaica after failing to reach World Cup as Curacao make history

Steve McClaren has resigned as Jamaica head coach after failing to qualify directly for the World Cup.

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What to Know About the Corruption Scandal Roiling Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Madrid on Tuesday. The scandal is especially sensitive for Mr. Zelensky after he tried unsuccessfully this summer to defang anti-corruption agencies.

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How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?

When Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly £1.90.

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As Lovable hits $200M ARR, its CEO credits staying in Europe for its success

Lovable CEO Anton Osika said he credits ignoring advice to move to Silicon Valley for the AI coding company's success.

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Beth Mead: ‘If we don’t adapt to climate change, football becomes a privilege, not a right‘

The Arsenal and England forward is backing new global campaign because talent and teamwork should decide the game – not the climateI’ll never forget stepping out on to the pitch in Switzerland for...

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‘We sent the kids home. Then all our cellphones went out’ – This is climate breakdown

When the Maui fires ripped through Hawaii, the community came together. For everyone it was a life-changing experience. This is Ryan’s storyLocation Maui, Hawaii, United StatesDisaster Maui wildfir...

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Young Mormons Built an App to Help Men Quit Gooning

The Relay app allows users to track their porn-free streaks and get group support. Its creators say they’re taking a stand against porn and AI erotica.

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LIV Golf announce PGA Tour regular as first signing ahead of new season

Three-time DP World Tour winner Victor Perez has become LIV Golf League’s first new signing ahead of the 2026 season after electing to leave the PGA Tour.

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Still got it! | Rooney recreates iconic Man Utd overhead kick on ALOTO!

Watch Wayne Rooney recreate his iconic overhead for Manchester United on A League Of Their Own. Watch the brand-new series exclusively on Sky and NOW.

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Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet review – desire, despondency and disco divas

Kettle’s Yard, CambridgeOffeh’s show blares and jostles with life as he mimics Mammy, listens to self-help advice and gets naked for Grace Jones’s anatomically impossible Island Life poseMmmm ... M...

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The ‘Great Meme Reset’ Is Coming

From Jack Dorsey to Gen Alpha, everyone seemingly wants to go back to the internet of a decade ago. But is it possible to reverse AI slop and brain rot?

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How to watch World Darts Championship draw live on Sky Sports

The line-up for the 2025/26 PDC World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace is complete - and you can find out who plays who with the draw live on Sky Sports on Monday.

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Wes Anderson: The Archives review – Wesophiles will relish this deep dive into the detail-obsessed director

Design Museum, LondonThe Fantastic Mr Fox’s snappy outfits, an intricate model of the Grand Budapest Hotel and dozens of stop-motion puppets are all among the 700 objects in this sugarcoated quirkf...

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The Session Man review – Mick Jagger joins look at amazing life of keyboards ace Nicky Hopkins

The pianist played with the Beatles, the Stones, the Who and more, but remains little known beyond insider circles. This loving doc asks why – but leaves some questions unansweredThis documentary i...

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Nvidia shares set for $300bn swing around high-stakes earnings

Chips giant to report financial performance in the face of market ‘angst’ about an AI bubble

ft.com

Station Nation: Meet Alyssa Yockey, Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory Flight Lead

Alyssa Yockey supports the International Space Station from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston as a flight lead at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory. The Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory is one of the...

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Makhachev goes top of UFC pound-for-pound rankings

Islam Makhachev returns to the top of the UFC's pound-for-pound rankings after beating Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title in New York last week.

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Mishal Husain calls for end to ministers picking BBC board members amid ‘existential crisis’

Former BBC journalist calls for changes to win back public trust, as executives prepare to be questioned by MPsThe former BBC journalist Mishal Husain has said the current crisis at the corporation...

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Israeli air strike on Lebanon refugee camp kills 13 people

An Israeli airstrike on the Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people.

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Epstein files: Who is Clay Higgins, US congressman who voted no on release?

The House approved the measure by an overwhelming margin of 427, including 216 Republicans, with only one dissent vote.

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The Ice Tower review – Marion Cotillard focus of obsession and idolisation in death-wish fairytale

Cotillard plays a movie actor starring in a production of The Snow Queen in Lucile Hadžihalilović’s unwholesome story of yearningAn eerie and unwholesome spell is cast in this film; it is a fairyta...

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How McTominay went from centre-back to Scotland's galactico

Serie A champion with Napoli. Ballon d'Or nominee. Scott McTominay has overseen a pretty sensational last 12 months. But sending his country to a first World Cup in over a quarter of a century must...

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Which teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2026, and who can still qualify?

Al Jazeera's breakdown of the qualified teams, playoffs and shock omissions from the FIFA World Cup in North America.

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Climate Change Is Stressing Italy’s Cows, and Coming for Your Burrata

Extreme heat causes cows to produce less milk. This poses problems in cheese-obsessed Italy, especially as it tries to meet growing demand for favorites like burrata.

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Old Divides of East and West Haunt Germany’s Newest Arrivals

The Alban family and Christel Deutsch, right, in Ms. Deutsch’s home in Daun, Germany, last month. The Albans, who immigrated to western Germany from Syria, have faired better than many migrants who...

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Mountain of waste dumped in Oxfordshire field contains rubbish from councils

Evidence of waste from primary schools and local authorities in south-east England points to possible large-scale corruption, expert saysWaste from local authorities in the south-east is among the...

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Trump’s anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3m more deaths globally, analysis finds

Fallout from increased emissions linked to president’s ‘America First’ policies expected to most affect those in poor, hot countriesThis article is co-published with ProPublica, a non-profit newsro...

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Vaping Is ‘Everywhere’ in Schools—Sparking a Bathroom Surveillance Boom

Schools in the US are installing vape-detection tech in bathrooms to thwart student nicotine and cannabis use. A new investigation reveals the impact of using spying to solve a problem.

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Family of Indian man lynched over beef rumours vows to keep fighting for justice

Mohammad Akhlaq was lynched to death in 2015 over rumours that he had eaten beef.

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True climate justice demands a reckoning with colonialism

By acknowledging how empire deepened climate vulnerability, the African Court can do what the ICJ refused to.

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Watch out for online contact with Chinese spies, UK defence minister warns public

After MI5 issues China espionage alert to parliament, Luke Pollard says message should be heeded by all citizensUK politics live – latest updatesOrdinary UK citizens need to watch out for online co...

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Russia Strikes Ukraine as Zelensky Aims to Revive Peace Talks

Rescue workers at the site of a strike on a residential building in Ternopil, Ukraine, on Wednesday.

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After Scotland qualify for World Cup, what happens now?

Scotland have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but what happens now?

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MLB 'reclamation' candidates: 6 free agents who could bounce back with new teams

Which veterans could revitalize their careers by returning to their previous -- better -- form in 2026?

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How can Labour see off Reform? Both Andy Burnham and Shabana Mahmood offer clues | Julian Coman

A moral crusade won’t work. To defeat Faragism, Labour must revive a vision of social cohesion and collective responsibilityLast month, as the Nobel peace prize eluded Donald Trump’s covetous grasp...

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Testimony review – a devastating exposé of the Irish church’s brutal Magdalene laundries

A searing documentary on the laundries sees a determined young human rights lawyer join survivors and campaigners in a fight for truth and accountabilityAt least 10,000 women and girls were impriso...

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UK lacks defence strategy, MPs say, as plan unveiled for more weapons factories – UK politics live

In a speech this morning, defence secretary will commit to ‘building the factories of the future in Britain’ Good morning. Rachel Reeves will be unveiling her budget a week today, but the roll-out...

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Ice hockey neck guards mandatory at 2026 Olympics

Players will wear neck guards at the 2026 Winter Olympics for the first time, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) confirms.

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Fall in UK inflation looks like turning point that heralds interest rate cut

Rachel Reeves hints there will be budget measures to push down prices and Bank of England is likely to actUK inflation eases to 3.6% before crunch budgetBusiness live – latest updatesAfter three mo...

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MMA P4P rankings: Shevchenko, Makhachev new No. 1s -- but just one unanimous

Winners of the two UFC 322 title bouts move to the top of the ESPN pound-for-pound rankings.

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Precipice review – horror on the Thames in a baffling musical dystopia

New Diorama, LondonTwo stories, centuries apart, are used to chart climate disaster in this ambitious musical with bitty scenes and cumbersome lyricsThis climate disaster musical takes place in a t...

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Which Ashes hero are you? Take our quiz to find out

Are you more of a Ben Stokes or a Pat Cummins? Maybe you're similar to Joe Root or Steve Smith? Take our quiz to find out!

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UK lacks plan to defend itself from attack, warn MPs

Public should be told nature of threat posed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, says defence committee chairThe UK lacks a plan to defend itself from a military attack, MPs have warned as the gove...

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China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood amid diplomatic row: Reports

Diplomatic dispute deepens between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Champagne Problems review – Netflix’s latest Christmas romcom lacks fizz

The streamer continues its annual onslaught of forgettable festive films with a mostly charmless romance set in FranceAt the risk of sounding like the Grinch, I must once again bemoan the release o...

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What Lakers insiders are monitoring as LeBron James makes his unprecedented return

As James begins his record-setting 23rd season in the NBA, here are the four biggest questions to answer.

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'One love to you all' | McClaren resigns after Jamaica's World Cup qualifying embarrassment

Steve McClaren resigns as Jamaica's World Cup qualification hopes slip into the play-offs.

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James breaks NBA record with first game of season

LeBron James makes his first appearance of the season for the LA Lakers to set a new tally of 23 for most consecutive seasons played.

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Ranked: All 64 national teams that can still win the 2026 World Cup after latest eliminations

There are still 64 national teams that can win the FIFA World Cup next summer. Let's go through them all and rank where they stand.

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A week of World Cup miracles: Best stories, wildest celebrations from amazing round of qualifiers

The past week of World Cup qualifiers was a reminder that, when entire nations are gripped by joy and heartbreak, it can be football at its very best.

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What we're hearing on the WNBA's CBA negotiations

With the Nov. 30 WNBA deadline looming for a new CBA, where do talks stand?

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Haiti reach World Cup despite coach having never been to country

Haiti coach Sebastien Migne guides the country to their second World Cup, despite having never been able to visit the country.

bbc.com

Unprecedented marine heatwave decimates corals at Ningaloo reef – video

Almost two out of three corals across popular tourism spots at the world heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have died after an unprecedented marine heatwave hit the Western Australia region, scientists...

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Springbok referee grievances won't affect Ireland preparation

Ireland's preparations for Saturday's Test against South Africa will not be affected by the world champions' grievances with recent refereeing decisions, says Simon Easterby.

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‘Deathly silent’: two out of three corals in world heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have been killed, scientists confirm

One expert says she is ‘starting to visualise the point where all we have left of corals and reefs is memories’Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter her...

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Anthony Yarde hoping third time's a charm in David Benavidez world title showdown

Anthony Yarde has been here twice before, but insists he will be better in his third attempt at winning a world light heavyweight title on Saturday.

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Miller's new NFL mock draft: 32 first-round pick predictions -- and two trades -- five months out

How early could Ty Simpson go? What about Makai Lemon, David Bailey and Mansoor Delane? Let's project Round 1 of the 2026 draft -- plus two trades.

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Federer aces election to International Tennis HOF

Roger Federer has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. TV announcer and journalist Mary Carillo was selected in the contributor category.

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Wales can stun All Blacks - lock Jenkins

Dafydd Jenkins insists belief is not a problem for Wales as they get ready to host New Zealand in Cardiff.

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UK inflation fell to 3.6% in October

Figure strengthens case for BoE rate cut next month

ft.com

Sisu: Road to Revenge review – Finnish hero takes on a Red Army butcher in terrific sequel

Punchy, old-school stunt work, inventive baddie-splattering and a simple plot as our grizzled Finish prospector finds a new foe in his Soviet-occupied homelandIn 2022, the Finnish indie action movi...

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The Once and Future Riot by Joe Sacco review – a masterclass in visual reportage

The author of Palestine turns his attention to the legacies of Indian partition in this brilliant portrait of the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riotsJoe Sacco is one of a very small number of graphic novelist...

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Dubois? Itauma? Who will be Wardley's first world title challenger

Fabio Wardley will box in early spring next year and could make a defence of the WBO world title against former IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.

skysports.com

Trust in AI far higher in China than West, poll shows

In China, 87 percent of people trust AI, compared with just 32 percent in the US, according to Edelman poll.

aljazeera.com

What's next for the NFL's international games?

After playing a record seven regular-season games overseas this season, where will the NFL's international expansion take the league from 2026?

bbc.com

Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., on the vote to release the Epstein files

Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire reacts after both chambers of Congress moved to force the Justice Department to release its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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McClaren quits as Jamaica manager

Eighteen years after being sacked as England manager, Steve McClaren resigns as Jamaica boss following their failure to qualify automatically for the World Cup.

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Curacao become smallest nation to qualify for World Cup

Curacao have become the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup after drawing with Steve McClaren's Jamaica.

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TV tonight: what Turner’s private sketchbooks reveal about his life

Fans and experts consider whether the artist may have been neurodivergent. Plus: inside the biggest Irish dancing challenge in the world. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC TwoJMW Turner is...

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'Close to perfect' - Bellamy revels in Wales masterclass

Craig Bellamy says Wales' 7-1 thrashing of North Macedonia - which secured a home World Cup play-off semi-final - was "close to perfect".

bbc.com

Starmer’s squandering of a historic election victory is a tragedy nearing its finale | Rafael Behr

The tactics that gave Labour its huge majority in 2024 were no preparation for government – and the prime minister has proved he has nothing more to offerThe mood among Labour MPs these days follow...

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Heat-pump homes put less strain on grid than expected, study shows

Analysis of new-builds in Birmingham suggests all-electric homes not only use less energy but vary in peak usageSome of the first homes in the UK designed to meet new building standards put less pr...

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A dangerous tipping point? AI hacking claims divide cybersecurity experts

Anthropic's announcement of world's first AI-led hacking campaign prompts both alarm and scepticism among experts.

aljazeera.com

TikTok will now give you badges for limiting your doomscrolling

TikTok is adding new digital wellbeing tools like an affirmation journal, a background sound generator, and badges for using the app within limits

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LIVE: 13 killed in Israeli air attack on refugee camp in Lebanon

An Israeli air attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon has killed 13 people and wounded several.

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'Exceptionally rare' pink grasshopper spotted by New Zealand ranger – video

Researchers from New Zealand's conservation department conducting an annual grasshopper survey near Lake Tekapo on the South Island have spotted a rare pink grasshopper. The species – the robust g...

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Country diary: The green in this gully has conquered all | Derek Niemann

Frome, Somerset: The dampness lingers here, and there is no wind – perfect conditions for a total victory for fern, ivy, and, most of all, mossOutside this secluded world, autumn turns and falls in...

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Christians in Nigeria 'driven from their homes and killed', Nicki Minaj says

The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

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TikTok now lets you choose how much AI-generated content you want to see

With the new AI-generated content control, users who want to see less of this sort of content can dial things down, while those who enjoy it can choose to see more of it.

techcrunch.com

Emm raises $9M seed to create one of the world’s first ‘smart’ menstrual cups

On Wednesday, Emm, based in the UK, announced a $9 million seed (£6.8 million) round led by Lunar Ventures as it prepares to officially launch the smart menstrual cup in 2026.

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The American exceptionalism trade is wobbling

It falls to Nvidia to make or break the market mood for the rest of the year

ft.com

FCA pension scheme invests less in UK stocks than private sector peers

Low allocation comes as the government and FCA encourage fund managers to put more money in domestic market

ft.com

Launch of East West Rail services to be delayed in row over guards on trains

Trains between Oxford and Milton Keynes put back to 2026 partly due to dispute, Chiltern Railways saysThe start of passenger services on the new East West Rail line will be delayed until at least 2...

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‘I thought the grownups were back in charge!’: John Crace on how Labour shattered his expectations

After 14 years of Tory rule, the Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer thought he had seen it all. Westminster would surely tick along nicely once Keir Starmer’s party took over. How wrong he was...

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Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?

The Neoliner Origin set off on its inaugural two-week voyage from France to the US with the aim of revolutionising the notoriously dirty shipping industryIt is 8pm on a Saturday evening and eight o...

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How a small Chicago nonprofit is resisting Trump's war on DEI

Since 1981, Chicago Women in Trades has worked to promote equity by getting more women into the construction trades. Now the nonprofit faces a different challenge: Trump's efforts to erase DEI.

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Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows some major warning signs for President Trump and Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections as Americans want the president to focus on lowering prices.

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Texas appeals ruling that blocked the use of a Trump-backed voting map

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appealed a ruling that blocked the state from using a voting map designed to give Republicans an advantage in next year's midterm elections.

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Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years

In a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, Democrats have a distinct advantage over Republicans for control of Congress as Americans report high prices continue to be a major pain point.

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Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona's Lewandowski wanted by AC Milan

AC Milan have made veteran Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski a target. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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'It would have been better if they'd killed me': A forgotten war destroying women's lives

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

bbc.com

Scientists finally discover what’s fueling massive sargassum blooms

Massive Sargassum blooms sweeping across the Caribbean and Atlantic are fueled by a powerful nutrient partnership: phosphorus pulled to the surface by equatorial upwelling and nitrogen supplied by...

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Scotland beats Denmark 4-2 to book first World Cup spot since 1998

Denmark needed just a draw for automatic qualification. Now they must fight for a spot through playoffs.

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The World of Tomorrow review – Tom Hanks returns to the stage for time travel charmer

The Shed, New YorkThe actor indulges his love of the past in a breezily enjoyable play about a man falling for a woman from the 1930s, played by a standout Kelli O’HaraTom Hanks is a star who’s alw...

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Is this Labour’s hostile environment? – podcast

Shabana Mahmood’s new immigration plans have been welcomed by Tommy Robinson. Jessica Elgot explains whyOn Monday Shabana Mahmood gave a speech in parliament about her new immigration plans. For ma...

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Roy rips into Stars' Rantanen for 'disrespectful' hit

Islanders coach Patrick Roy ripped into Stars forward Mikko Rantanen after he was ejected to injuring New York defenseman Alex Romanov.

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In Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work

A collective of land trusts, conservancies and tribes is capturing birdsong with audio gear and A.I. for clues about habitat health.

nytimes.com

How Scotland's bizarre but glorious campaign unfolded

Here's how a national team who have become world class in discovering new ways to break hearts ended a rollercoaster campaign on the highest of highs.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,364

Here are the key events from day 1,364 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

aljazeera.com

Gustav Klimt portrait sells for $236.4m, making it the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction

Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, which was looted by the Nazis and nearly destroyed in a fire during the second world war, sells at Sotheby’s auctionA painting by Gustav Klimt has sold for a record-b...

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Families of Bangladesh protest victims want Hasina ‘brought back, hanged’

As hundreds of families who lost loved ones in 2024 protests welcome verdict, many wonder if Hasina will face justice.

aljazeera.com

'I couldn't get Jota out my head' - what Scotland's heroes said

Scotland's players talk, and talk, and talk after sealing a place in the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998 with a scarcely believable 4-2 victory over Denmark.

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The only 'no' vote on releasing Epstein files

The resounding vote in favour of the Epstein bill, 427-1, marks a rare moment of bipartisanship on Capitol Hill that was - almost - unanimous.

bbc.com

'I've been in bits - I couldn't get Jota out of my head'

Captain Andy Robertson says his late Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota will be "looking down on him" after Scotland reached the World Cup finals.

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Scotland's McGinn 'was thinking about play-offs in 91st minute'

Midfielder John McGinn says Scotland were "pretty rubbish, but who cares?" after they earned a place at the World Cup finals.

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'I woke up this morning with no nerves' - Clarke hails Scotland players

Head coach Steve Clarke hails his Scotland players after they qualify for a first men's World Cup since 1998.

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NHS failing to cut waiting times as promised in recovery plan, report warns

Public accounts committee finds Labour’s progress ‘appears to have stalled’ despite billions of pounds in investmentThe NHS has failed to cut waiting times as promised in its recovery plan despite...

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Lack of planning has hit Labour’s efforts to fix public services, says thinktank

Keir Starmer accused of failing to adequately strategise while in opposition, leading to uncoordinated policymaking Keir Starmer is failing to make major improvements to public services partly beca...

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European tech gets political

Taking a page from Big Tech, legacy industries, and their U.S. peers, European tech companies are increasingly learning to lobby for themselves.

techcrunch.com

America’s Allies Should Go Nuclear

Selective proliferation will strengthen the global order, not end it.

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AI Is Supercharging Disinformation Warfare

America's defenses aren't ready for AI disinformation warfare.

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