Israeli cycling team taken over by Iniesta's company
The team formerly known as Israel-Premier Tech is taken over by a branding company co-founded by Barcelona legend and World Cup winner Andres Iniesta.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-20
Zelenskyy ready to work on US-backed plan to end Russia-Ukraine war
Zelenskyy confirms that he discussed the US-backed plan with US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv.
aljazeera.com
Ward Landrigan, Jeweler to the Stars, Dies at 84
Through his jewelry house Verdura, Ward Landrigan catered to high-society figures as well as celebrities like Brooke Shields, Sofia Coppola and the fashion designer Carolina Herrera.
nytimes.com
Trump announces new offshore drilling projects despite bipartisan pushback
The plan would include six new offshore sales between 2027 and 2030.
aljazeera.com
Chelsea rue missed chances in draw with Barcelona
Chelsea draw with European giants Barcelona in a pulsating encounter at Stamford Bridge as both sides maintain their unbeaten records in the Champions League league phase.
bbc.com
Google steps up AI scam protection in India, but gaps remain
Google is expanding its real-time scam detection and screen-sharing fraud warnings in India.
techcrunch.com
Four Indicted In Alleged Conspiracy To Smuggle Supercomputers and Nvidia Chips to China
A federal prosecutor alleged one defendant boasted that his father “had engaged in similar business for the Chinese Communist Party.”
wired.com
Lee leading after first round of CME Group Tour Championship
Somi Lee shot a eight-under-par 64 at Tiburón on Thursday to take a first-round lead at the LPGA's season-ending CME Group Tour Championship.
skysports.com
NASA’s Quesst Mission Marks X-59’s Historic First Flight
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took off for its historic first flight on Oct. 28, 2025, at 11:14 a.m. EDT from Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. The one-of-a-kind...
nasa.gov
Keir Starmer defends trip to South Africa for G20 summit as budget looms
PM says he aims to secure investment to help deal with cost of living and shore up support for UkraineKeir Starmer has defended his decision to travel to South Africa for the G20 summit days before...
theguardian.com
Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures review – this vaccine documentary is so inspirational it’ll make you weep
The tale of Prof Sarah Blagden’s attempt to find a treatment that stops the disease is the rarest of things – TV that makes you dare to hopeCancer Detectives: Finding the Cures should come with a r...
theguardian.com
The Death of Bunny Munro review – Matt Smith is pitch-perfect in Nick Cave’s crushing study in masculinity
All the bleak tenderness from the musician’s novel makes it into this heartbreaking screen adaptation of a father-and-son road trip where the dad relentlessly pursues sex. It will undo youThe trave...
theguardian.com
What are the consequences of an escalating global arms race?
Worldwide military spending hits record highs as technology changes face of warfare.
aljazeera.com
Littler ‘ready for war’ with Humphries at World Darts Championship
Luke Littler and Luke Humphries intend to continue their rivalry through the Players Championship Finals into next month's World Darts Championship.
skysports.com
David Bellos, 80, Dies; Wrestled French Wordplay Into English
He translated nearly 30 books, including novels by Georges Perec, a master of linguistic games, and Ismail Kadare.
nytimes.com
NASA’s Scott Tingle to Serve as Agency’s Chief Astronaut
NASA named astronaut Scott Tingle as chief of the Astronaut Office at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, effective Nov. 10. A decorated spaceflight veteran and former captain in the Unit...
nasa.gov
WhatsApp gets its own Instagram Notes-like feature
WhatsApp users can now share their status with others through a new "About" feature.
techcrunch.com
Third time lucky? Yarde to show 'best version' in title bid
Anthony Yarde says he is a "better fighter now" than during his previous title challenges as he aims to become a world champion at the third attempt.
bbc.com
Olive farmers face danger, neglect after Israel’s war in southern Lebanon
Farmers risk lives harvesting olives under Israeli military surveillance in Lebanon's border regions.
aljazeera.com
'World-class' Carpenter goal puts Chelsea ahead against Barcelona
Chelsea's Ellie Carpenter scores a stunning opener against FC Barcelona in the Women's Champions League.
bbc.com
Sony, Warner and Universal sign AI music licensing deals with startup Klay
AI-generated music has been flooding streaming services and there is a wave of AI singers and bands that don't exist.
aljazeera.com
Cop30 climate summit in Brazil disrupted after fire breaks out in venue
Event thrown into confusion after conference centre evacuated but UN says no one hurtBrazilian president will take fossil fuel phase-out plan to G20 summitTalks at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazi...
theguardian.com
NASA Celebrates Five Years of Artemis Accords, Welcomes 3 New Nations
October marked the fifth anniversary of NASA and the original founders signing the Artemis Accords, as well as the recognition of Hungary, Malaysia and the Philippines joining the expanding coaliti...
nasa.gov
Nicola Sturgeon wrongly excluded colleagues from Covid decisions, inquiry finds
Official report condemns handling of pandemic by leaders of the UK’s devolved nationsNicola Sturgeon excluded senior advisers from decision-making during the pandemic by holding “gold command meeti...
theguardian.com
Palestinians doubt Gaza ceasefire will last considering Israel’s violations
Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary asks Palestinians whether they think the fragile ceasefire with Israel will hold in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Stephen Anderson, Linguist Who Refuted Doctor Dolittle, Dies at 82
In “Doctor Dolittle’s Delusion,” he argued that language is a biological system unique to humans, despite the widespread belief to the contrary.
nytimes.com
Fire erupts during UN climate talks in Belem, Brazil
A fire broke out at a COP30 climate conference venue in Belem, Brazil, prompting the evacuation of panicked delegates.
aljazeera.com
Funeral held for former US vice president, Iraq War architect Dick Cheney
Former US presidents and national figures convene to honour man who leaves fraught legacy, but Trump was notably absent.
aljazeera.com
Richard Lamparski, Author of ‘Whatever Became Of …?’ Books, Dies at 93
He turned an obsession with forgotten stars into a popular series, long before “Where Are They Now?” features became ubiquitous.
nytimes.com
NASA Sets Coverage for Crew Launch to Join Station Expedition
NASA astronaut Chris Williams will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft to the International Space Station on Thursday, Nov. 27, accompanied by cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Ser...
nasa.gov
Home draw 'key for Wales' - reaction to World Cup play-offs
Wales' football pundits react to the World Cup play-off draw which sees Craig Bellamy's side take on Bosnia-Herzegovina in a home semi-final in March.
bbc.com
U.S. Ran a War Game on Ousting Maduro. Venezuela Fell Into Chaos.
Members of a group loyal to President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, during a rally in Caracas in September.
nytimes.com
Salesforce says some of its customers’ data was accessed after Gainsight breach
Salesforce said it’s investigating an incident where hackers compromised some of its customers' data after breaching customer experience company Gainsight.
techcrunch.com
After Pressure From Saudi Leader, Trump Vows to Seek Peace in Sudan
After the Sudanese military retook part of Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces, the military section capital’s airport in was strewed with plane wreckage in March.
nytimes.com
Mani’s writhing, relentless bass was the Stone Roses’ secret sauce – it taught indie kids how to dance | Alexis Petridis
His love of ‘good northern soul and funk’ was always in evidence and had a lasting impact on alternative musicGary ‘Mani’ Mounfield dies aged 63By any metric, the rise of the Stone Roses was a sudd...
theguardian.com
Top Fed official warns on risk hedge funds pose to $30tn Treasury market
Lisa Cook says growing prevalence of so-called basis trades makes markets ‘more vulnerable to stress’
ft.com
The Guardian view on Nigel Farage’s youthful views: the past still matters | Editorial
Voters need to know if a party leader said racist things at school. Interviewers have a duty to keep pressing for fuller factsFor one contemporary, it is the hectoring tone of today that evokes wha...
theguardian.com
Sutton's predictions v singer Olly Murs
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer Olly Murs - and AI - with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
bbc.com
'Huge columns of smoke': BBC at the scene of massive fire at COP30
Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out.
bbc.com
Mixup is a new, Mad Libs-style app for creating AI images from photos, text and doodles
The new app lets anyone use Google's Nano Banana in a fun new way, with fill-in-the-blank AI "recipes."
techcrunch.com
At least 41 dead as heavy rain, flooding and landslides hit central Vietnam
Forecasters warn more flooding, landslides expected as tens of thousands of people are evacuated from their homes.
aljazeera.com
MI5 ‘very relaxed’ about proposed Chinese super-embassy in London, sources say
Senior Security Service officers told Commons speaker in private meeting they can tackle espionage risks MI5 officers told the House of Commons speaker at a private meeting that they can tackle the...
theguardian.com
Perplexity brings its AI browser Comet to Android
Perplexity is launching its AI browser Comet on Android with iOS version in works
techcrunch.com
Mamdani says he will ‘stand up for New Yorkers’ in Trump meeting
New York mayor-elect says he 'will meet with anyone' to push forward his affordability agenda for the largest US city.
aljazeera.com
Zelensky to speak with Trump after US proposes Russia-Ukraine peace plan
The plan was reportedly drafted by US and Russian officials, without Ukraine's involvement.
bbc.com
Android’s Quick Share now works with iPhone’s AirDrop, starting with the Pixel 10 lineup
The company says the new feature will allow users to quickly share their photos, videos, and files with without worrying about the kind of phone the other person uses.
techcrunch.com
The marketing guru who helped turn Khosla Ventures into an AI powerhouse is moving on
Daver is full of lessons for founders. Among them: "You have to repeat yourself all the time, and you have to say the same thing."
techcrunch.com
Should Townsend continue or is it time for change?
After frustrating defeats to New Zealand and Argentina, Tom English suggests it is time Scotland considered replacing long-serving head coach Gregor Townsend.
bbc.com
NASA Fuels Discovery from Earth to Sky: One Crayon at a Time
A collaboration between the NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative (NESEC) and Earth to Sky (ETS) – an exciting, growing partnership between NASA, the National Park Service, and other federal,...
nasa.gov
Bush lauds Dick Cheney as a 'thinker and listener' at funeral
Cheney died aged 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease in early November.
bbc.com
Plans for Birmingham City's 62,000-seater stadium revealed
Club chairman Tom Wagner reveals the design for his club's new 62,000-capacity stadium in Bordesley Green.
bbc.com
Gemini 3 refused to believe it was 2025, and hilarity ensued
Famed AI researcher Andrej Karpathy got early access to Google’s latest AI model and stumbled onto its "model smell."
techcrunch.com
COP30 climate talks evacuated after fire breaks out
Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks in Brazil.
bbc.com
‘Chaotic’ culture in UK government led to more COVID deaths, inquiry finds
An inquiry commissioned in 2021 has found ex-PM Boris Johnson failed to act decisively to combat the global pandemic.
aljazeera.com
Paramount to show Champions League games in UK from 2027
Champions League matches in the UK will be shown by Paramount from 2027 after the US company wins the broadcast rights for the tournament.
bbc.com
Cop30 live: conference centre evacuated as fire breaks out
UN secretary-general António Guterres earlier used speech at Belem summit to urge countries to find compromises in final hours of negotiationsInside the halls of Cop30 you see people from all aroun...
theguardian.com
NASA Progresses Toward Artemis II Moon Mission
As 2026 nears, NASA continues moving forward to launching and flying Artemis II, the first crewed mission under the Artemis campaign, no later than April next year. NASA’s Orion spacecraft, c...
nasa.gov
NASA’s Quesst Mission Marks X-59’s Historic First Flight
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took off for its historic first flight on Oct. 28 at 11:14 a.m. EDT from Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. The one-of-a-kind aircra...
nasa.gov
NASA, Aerospace Corporation Study Sharpens Focus on Ammonia Emissions
The pungent gas contributes to fine airborne particulate pollution, which endangers human health when inhaled and absorbed in the bloodstream. A recent study led by scientists at NASA’s Jet P...
nasa.gov
‘Punishable by DEATH’: Trump threatens Democrats with sedition charges
The US president forcefully denounced Democratic lawmakers for calling on the military to reject any 'illegal orders'.
aljazeera.com
Blue Origin reveals a super-heavy variant of its New Glenn rocket that is taller than a Saturn V
The nine-engine variant can carry larger payloads and more closely matches the capabilities of SpaceX's largest rocket, Starship.
techcrunch.com
Letterboxd to launch new movie rental feature in December
Letterboxd is entering the movie rental business with a new digital video store that allows users to rent titles directly on the platform.
techcrunch.com
Under-pressure All Blacks' no-win situation in Wales
Scott Robertson admits the pressure is all on New Zealand for their autumn tour finale against Wales in Cardiff.
bbc.com
Bridget Riley: Learning to See review – optical mastery leaves you gasping for air
Turner Contemporary, Margate The artist’s complete control of colour and space ensnares and mesmerises, leaving you lost in a reverie of wonder and surprise. You just can’t look awaySometimes a sma...
theguardian.com
Massa's £64m claim over Hamilton's 2008 F1 title can go to trial
Felipe Massa's £64m claim against F1, its governing body the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone can go to trial, a High Court judge has ruled.
skysports.com
US economy adds 119,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate rises
The unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent as the labour market cools.
aljazeera.com
US hands Ukraine new peace plan drawn up with Russia
Draft envisages major concessions by Kyiv on land, size of armed forces and weapons
ft.com
Play-off pressure 'very much on Italy' - O'Neill
With Northern Ireland potentially two wins away from qualification for the 2026 World Cup, manager Michael O'Neill is urging his players not to "waste this opportunity".
bbc.com
Syria condemns Netanyahu’s visit to occupied territory
Benjamin Netanyahu visited southern Syria, where Israel expanded its occupation after the fall of Assad.
aljazeera.com
R360 'would be death knell for club rugby around the world'
Sale co-owner Michelle Orange says that the proposed new R360 competition risks killing off club rugby around the world if it gets off the ground.
bbc.com
Greenway: England will have huge frustrations over NZ series defeat
Sky Sports Netball's Tamsin Greenway reflects on England's 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand on home soil, and the frustrations the Vitality Roses will have going forward.
skysports.com
The best guide to spotting AI writing comes from Wikipedia
Wikipedia's guide to “Signs of AI writing” is a great resource for learning to spot LLM-generated prose.
techcrunch.com
Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.
bbc.com
Out of the shadows: why Avril Coleridge-Taylor deserves to be heard
The daughter of the British composer Samuel made controversial choices that took her on a different path to her father’s activism. Ahead of the premiere recording of her piano concerto, its soloist...
theguardian.com
Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63
Ian Brown and Tim Burgess were among those to pay tribute to Mani, whose death was announced by his brother and nephewGary “Mani” Mounfield, best known as a founding member and bassist of the Stone...
theguardian.com
The 6 Best Automatic Litter Boxes (2025) Our Cats Would Recommend
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
wired.com
Children of War
In a war-torn part of Colombia, a family flees their home after rebels kill a young man who had joined them as a child.
aljazeera.com
'I'm now being hunted' - Wardley on becoming world champion
British boxer Fabio Wardley says he understands he needs to "prove himself" to boxing fans after being named WBO world heavyweight champion, following Oleksandr Usyk's decision to relinquish the belt.
bbc.com
‘Chaotic and indecisive’: key findings of report on UK’s Covid response under Tories
Second pandemic report focuses on decision-making, organisation and messaging by senior politicians including Boris Johnson‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid responseDominic...
theguardian.com
Dubois withdraws from eliminator for shot at Usyk's title
Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from his world title eliminator against Frank Sanchez.
skysports.com
Trump accuses Democrats of ‘seditious behaviour’ punishable by death over video
Threat comes after lawmakers tell members of US military that they must refuse illegal orders
ft.com
Dominic Cummings ‘poisoned the atmosphere’ of Boris Johnson’s No 10, Covid inquiry finds
Report from inquiry’s second module also says Johnson as PM ‘at times actively encouraged’ chaotic culture‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response‘Chaotic and indecisive’...
theguardian.com
Swatch's New OpenAI-Powered Tool Lets You Design Your Own Watch
The new AI-DADA tool lets you create a unique Swatch design using AI prompts. You can't make a custom MoonSwatch yet—but it's not entirely off the table.
wired.com
Israel’s emptying of West Bank refugee camps amounts to war crimes: HRW
Human Rights Watch calls for Israeli leaders, including PM Netanyahu, to be investigated on war crimes accusations.
aljazeera.com
Stevie Nicks review – rock legend dazzles Brooklyn with anecdotes and classic hits
Barclays Center, New York CityA rescheduled date, after an accident earlier this year, sees the 77-year-old take on sparkling form, regaling fans with tales and fan favourite anthemsStevie Nicks wo...
theguardian.com
Massa can continue part of £64m 'Crashgate' lawsuit
Felipe Massa can continue part of his legal action over the 'Crashgate scandal' at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, but has other elements of his case dismissed by the High Court.
bbc.com
I Am Artemis: Ethan Jacobs
Listen to this audio excerpt from Ethan Jacobs, a helicopter pilot and member of the Colorado Army National Guard developing a foundational flight training course for Artemis astronauts: High above...
nasa.gov
Maggi Hambling and Sarah Lucas: Ooo La La review – from the sublime to the ridiculous
★★★★★ / ★☆☆☆☆Sadie Coles HQ, LondonThe two artists, friends, are paired in this joint show that juxtaposes Lucas’s precise and witty sculptures with Hambling’s semi-abstract dollopsThirty-five year...
theguardian.com
Unelected Lords are blocking assisted dying – this is a democratic outrage | Simon Jenkins
Second chambers are a good idea, but they should not be able to overturn clear decisions reached by an elected bodyIf ever a British institution needed assistance in dying, it is the House of Lords...
theguardian.com
Birmingham reveal plans for new 62,000-seater stadium
Birmingham City have revealed new images of their planned 62,000-seater stadium.
skysports.com
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10UK politics live –latest updatesThe UK’s response to Covid was “too little, too...
theguardian.com
Brat pack: Charli xcx’s best songs – ranked!
As she releases music from her upcoming soundtrack to Wuthering Heights, we count down the best of her frank, futuristic tracksSuch was the extent of fan involvement in the How I’m Feeling Now albu...
theguardian.com
Spotify’s latest feature lets you transfer playlists from other services
Spotify has partnered with TuneMyMusic on a new in-app feature that lets users import their playlists from other streaming services.
techcrunch.com
Video shows Palestinian child after shooting by Israeli forces
A 15-year-old Palestinian boy was shot by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank, causing him to die.
aljazeera.com
World Cup would be 'icing on cake' for Wales' Ramsey
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey says it would be "the icing on the cake" if the midfielder can overcome his injury problems and the side make next summer's World Cup.
bbc.com
Ukraine and Europe Chafe at Being Excluded From U.S.-Russian Peace Plan
Gravediggers burying a Ukrainian soldier, Ihor Brozhek, 29, at a cemetery on the outskirts of Odesa, in southern Ukraine, this month.
nytimes.com
New Citizen Science Proposals Funded in 2025
NASA has selected 10 new citizen science proposals for funding in 2025. These selections provide a preview of what’s coming next for NASA citizen science. Note that these investigations are researc...
nasa.gov
India’s TCS gets TPG to fund half of $2B AI data center project
TCS and private equity firm TPG will invest up to $2 billion to build data centers for AI training and inference in India.
techcrunch.com
I need to earn right to be world champion - Wardley
Fabio Wardley says he still needs to "earn the right" to call himself world heavyweight champion and believes he "has a point to prove" to fans.
bbc.com
Labour outlines tighter rules on benefits and housing for people migrating to UK
Refugee Council says plans would create ‘expensive bureaucracy’ and keep people in limboUK politics live –latest updatesPeople who migrate to the UK may be eligible for benefits and social housing...
theguardian.com
The Frida Kahlo scandal: Fridamania could reach new heights today – but where are her ‘missing’ masterpieces?
An auction in New York today is almost certain to make the celebrated artist a record-breaker. But, overshadowing what could be a $60m sale, are questions about works that have allegedly disappeare...
theguardian.com
NASA’s TESS Spacecraft Triples Size of Pleiades Star Cluster
Astronomers have revolutionized our understanding of a collection of stars in the northern sky called the Pleiades. They used data from NASA’s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) and other...
nasa.gov
Liars by Sarah Manguso audiobook review – livid tale of marriage gone awry
Rebecca Lowman narrates a superb, claustrophobia-inducing plunge into a relationship descending from bad to worseHalfway through Liars, the story of a new relationship that becomes a marriage, our...
theguardian.com
Google releases Nano Banana Pro, its latest image generation model
Google is upgrading its image generation model with new editing chops, higher resolutions, more accurate text rendering, and the ability to search the web.
techcrunch.com
As its voice dectation app takes off, Wispr secures $25M from Notable Capital
Voice AI company Wispr is raising $25 million in funding merely months after its $30 million Series A.
techcrunch.com
NASA Stennis Engineer Follows Family Footsteps into NASA’s Artemis Era
Huy Nguyen grew up hearing about rocket engines and space flight around the family table. His parents worked for NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, and those early conversations event...
nasa.gov
Waymo enters 3 more cities: Minneapolis, New Orleans and Tampa
The new cities will see Waymo tackle harsh winter weather and narrow streets.
techcrunch.com
Nigeria convicts separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu on ‘terrorism’ charges
Kanu's IPOB wants a swathe of the southeast, the homeland of the Igbo ethnic group, to split from Nigeria.
aljazeera.com
UK government will not change law for more legal drug rooms
A committee urged the government to change the legal framework for drug consumption facilities but this was refused.
bbc.com
England 'not ready for black superstar' like Bellingham - Wright
Former England striker Ian Wright does not think the country is "ready for a black superstar" following the media treatment of Jude Bellingham.
bbc.com
Nigerian separatist leader convicted on terrorism charges
Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.
bbc.com
Víkingur Ólafsson: Opus 109 album review – pianist’s concept album opens up transcendent vistas
(Deutsche Grammophon)Olafsson’s account of Beethoven’s Op 109 is one of the most beautiful on record, the centrepiece of a recording that links the composer to Bach and SchubertDisinclined to follo...
theguardian.com
Ken Burns on his American Revolution documentary: ‘We won’t work on a more important film’
The acclaimed documentarian’s latest epic series has been in the works for a decade and features A-list contributions from Meryl Streep to Tom HanksKen Burns is no longer a mere documentarian; he i...
theguardian.com
Four Ireland changes as Arendse ruled out for Boks
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell makes four changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's eagerly-anticipated Test against world champions South Africa.
bbc.com
Petrolette: women in motorcycle culture – in pictures
Lucia Braham has spent 10 years documenting women in motorcycle culture in Australia and the US. Her new exhibition in conjunction with the 2025 Head On photo festival’s Open Program is on now unti...
theguardian.com
More than 30 killed as Israel breaks Gaza ceasefire again
Israeli air strikes across Gaza marked the deadliest breach of the ceasefire, killing at least 30 Palestinians.
aljazeera.com
US economy adds 119,000 jobs in September but unemployment hits four-year peak
Figure complicates Fed decision on rates next month
ft.com
Big guns struggling & fresh faces thriving in most unpredictable Championship season ever
Something feels different in the Championship air this season.
skysports.com
UK government insists it is ‘taking time to get this right’ on single-sex spaces
Labour accused of delaying new rules to avoid backlash, after leak of EHRC guidance saying trans people could be questioned based on looksThe UK government has insisted it will take as much time as...
theguardian.com
Trump says Democratic lawmakers' video is 'seditious behavior, punishable by death'
The Democratic lawmakers said that members of the military can and must refuse illegal orders by their superiors.
npr.org
Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland learn play-off opponents
Wales will host Bosnia-Herzegovina and Northern Ireland travel to Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-finals.
bbc.com
WC playoff draw: Italy to face Northern Ireland
Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach their first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.
espn.com
Alleged mastermind behind Mexican mayor's murder arrested
The assassination of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo at a Day of the Dead ceremony triggered mass protests.
bbc.com
Sortera is turning America’s scrap aluminum problem into cash
Sortera has developed an AI-guided system to sort scrap aluminum by specific grades. The startup is building a second sorting facility in Tennessee.
techcrunch.com
Ride the Cyclone review – teens sing for their salvation in cult musical
Southwark Playhouse Elephant, LondonA rollercoaster accident leaves six choristers in limbo, each having to make their case for a second chance on Earth in this eccentric showWell, this is a peculi...
theguardian.com
‘We can no longer predict the seasons’: why Indonesia’s coal mindset has to change
It’s a climate-vulnerable nation, while also being the world’s sixth-largest greenhouse-gas emitter. Global investment in climate action is vital Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Pakistani forces kill 23 fighters in wave of Afghan border raids
The border raids are the latest in a series amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
aljazeera.com
Finland’s NestAI lands €100M, partners with Nokia to build AI for defense applications
Finnish startup NestAI said it has raised €100 million to build "Europe's leading physical AI lab."
techcrunch.com
Reeves to back £1.7bn extension of London’s Docklands Light Railway
Funding announcement expected in next week’s budget as part of attempt to secure thousands of new homesRachel Reeves is expected to announce funding for an extension of the Docklands Light Railway...
theguardian.com
Paradromics Gets FDA Approval to Trial Its Brain Implant in People
The Austin-based startup will test its high-bandwidth device to help restore speech in people with extremely limited movement.
wired.com
10 Best Early Black Friday Deals at Best Buy (2025)
The main event hasn't started, but Best Buy has already rolled out great deals on our favorite tech of the year.
wired.com
Trump’s new 28-point plan: What does it want Ukraine to concede to Putin?
Reports of a US and Russian-brokered peace plan for Ukraine suggest huge disadvantage for Kyiv, experts say.
aljazeera.com
Trump commits to help end the war in Sudan after Saudi crown prince appeal
US President Donald Trump says he’ll help push for peace in Sudan after a request from Saudi Arabia’s crown prince.
aljazeera.com
The two extraordinary young activists making me feel optimistic at Cop30
In today’s newsletter: Despite valid criticisms, the summits are filled with smart, passionate people dedicating their lives to fighting the climate crisis• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to you...
theguardian.com
Look at the 'ugly corners' for the best value in Week 13 of the CFB season
With a lack of top-rated matchups, Pamela Maldonado looks in the shadows to find the best bets for CFB Week 13.
espn.com
‘Kim Kardashian had no pretensions that she was a great actress’: Glenn Close hits back at zero-star All’s Fair reviews
Actor praises co-star in abominably reviewed Ryan Murphy legal drama, and claims show deserved more appreciationGlenn Close has hit back at the critical mauling for her recent series All’s Fair. Th...
theguardian.com
‘My husband collects pictures of old men’s faces to give me’: Keira Knightley on art, ghosts and West Ham’s prospects
As she launches her first children’s book, the actor answers your questions on Alan Partridge, her iconic green dress and thrilling 10-year-olds with a bullseye Have you read or listened to the del...
theguardian.com
These families' health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn't act on the ACA
Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon. Here's what's at stake for them.
npr.org
The Scouse Christmas Carol review – knockabout comedy with a potty mouth
Royal Court theatre, LiverpoolPaul Duckworth’s sweary Scrooge has romantic history with Marley’s widow in a pun-heavy festive showWhether it’s Paul Hilton at London’s Old Vic this winter or Marti P...
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‘My husband and daughter went down to the garage in case it flooded. Then I heard a strange noise’ – This is climate breakdown
She was sure that there would be warnings if there was any danger. But then the floods came. This is Toñi García’s storyLocation Valencia, SpainDisaster Floods, 2024Toñi García lives in Valencia. O...
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How to Go Paperless in 9 Steps
You promised yourself you'd digitize every last receipt, document, and paper record. But the trick to getting rid of paper is to not worry about being perfect.
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The Best Online Gift Cards and Digital Gift Ideas (2025)
Forget the wrapping paper and shipping. Go digital this year with subscriptions, ebooks, apps, and more.
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Arsenal and Saka progressing in long-term contract talks
Arsenal and Bukayo Saka are progressing in talks over a new long-term contract, Sky Sports News understands.
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We'll take time to get trans guidance right, says minister
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.
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COP30 cannot meet the 1.5C goal while military emissions stay uncounted
Militaries are major global polluters, yet they remain exempt from climate reporting.
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Could you do better than Reeves as chancellor? Play our interactive budget game
Could you keep the markets calm and your MPs happy as you pull the economic levers to deliver a budget?On 26 November, Rachel Reeves will deliver this year’s budget to parliament. As in all years,...
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‘A tapestry of stone’: the first Ismaili Centre in the US rises in the heart of Texas
Architect Farshid Moussavi is behind a tranquil and timeless new building where Houston’s 40,000-strong Ismaili Muslim community can come together. But how has she created something that looks so d...
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Panel split over disallowed Liverpool goal at Man City
The Premier League's KMI Panel votes 3-2 both that Liverpool's goal should have stood on-field, but didn't reach the VAR threshold.
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Quebec lake breaks bank and empties out downstream – video
The reason for the disappearance of Lac Rouge in Quebec, Canada, is not confirmed, but the trigger may have been a combination of heavy rainfall and wildfires having rendered the surrounding soil m...
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Video: Girl in Gaza rebuilds life after Israeli strike kills family
Palestinian orphan Elham Abu Hajjaj is learning to cope with her loss after an Israeli strike killed her parents.
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Israel “seems to be testing” UN ceasefire resolution
“This is a real test for the security council, for the United States, and for the international community.”
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Massive hidden structures deep inside Earth may explain how life began
Scientists may finally be closing in on the origins of two colossal, mysterious structures buried nearly 1,800 miles inside Earth—hidden formations that have puzzled researchers for decades. New mo...
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World Cup qualifying play-off draw LIVE!
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Russia escalating “hybrid war” on Europe
Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko says Moscow is intensifying what he describes as a hybrid war against Europe.
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MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlogUK politics live – latest updatesCriminals will be stoppe...
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Trump support for pro-AI proposal fuels Maga backlash
US president endorses move to restrict regulation by states after lobbying from Silicon Valley
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Demolitions in Gaza despite ceasefire
Al Jazeera’s digital investigation team, Sanad, takes us through Israeli destruction in Gaza despite a ceasefire.
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Male and female former employees of Smokey Robinson accuse him of sexual assault
Motown star denies allegations, in addition to four existing sets of allegations against himTwo more former employees of the soul music star Smokey Robinson, both male and female, have alleged he s...
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Deaves in for Wales debut vs All Blacks as Rees-Zammit starts again
Harri Deaves will complete his journey from roofer to Wales international against New Zealand on Saturday, as Louis Rees-Zammit starts again.
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Why saving microbes may be the most important conservation effort ever
Researchers have launched the first coordinated plan to protect microbial biodiversity, calling attention to the “invisible 99% of life” that drives essential Earth systems. The IUCN has formally r...
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Pornhub Is Urging Tech Giants to Enact Device-Based Age Verification
The company sent letters to Apple, Google, and Microsoft pushing for an alternative way to keep minors from viewing porn, as US and UK laws have caused its traffic to plummet.
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Move Over, Netflix: Ukraine’s Corruption Investigators Bring the Drama
Opposition lawmakers blocking the Parliament’s rostrum in Kyiv, on Tuesday, demanding to oust the government after a major corruption scandal in the country’s energy sector.
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Scientists grow a tiny human “blood factory” that actually works
Researchers have recreated a miniature human bone marrow system that mirrors the real structure found inside our bones. The model includes the full mix of cells and signals needed for blood product...
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Clarke touted as 'Sir' after 'best night in Scottish football history'
Scotland's win over Denmark is described as the "best night in Scottish football history" as SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell says talk of a new contract for head coach Steve Clarke is "a conversati...
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Woman jailed for 20 years over murder of Australian surfer brothers
Ari Gisell told her boyfriend she liked the tyres on their car, instigating the carjacking that killed three surfers in Mexico last year.
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EU says any peace plan must consult Ukraine, Europe, doubts Russian intent
EU leaders have struck a similar tone as reports indicate that a US-brokered peace deal would defer to Russian demands.
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2026 World Cup playoff draw: Who will fill the final six spots?
Six spots remain up for grabs at the 2026 World Cup, with four to emerge from Europe and a further two from an intercontinental playoff. What's the draw, and who will advance? We make our picks.
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As the World Pursues Clean Power, Millions Still Have No Power at All
Just outside Belém, the Amazonian city where the world is meeting to discuss climate change, electricity is a very recent arrival.
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Ambassador Huckabee Held Meeting With Jonathan Pollard, Ex-Spy, at U.S. Embassy in Israel
Jonathan J. Pollard leaving federal court in New York in 2015. In a phone interview with The New York Times, he said he did not regret spying for Israel.
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‘A different vibe’: New York welcomes the luxury private cinema experience
At the high-end Metro Private Cinema, a private screening room with a gourmet meal and drinks can reach $200 a person. Will people pay?On a recent trip to the cinema, I found myself annoyed. The pe...
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Is Scalp Care the New Big Beauty Trend?
The focus on scalps “took time until people were finally interested in it, maybe five or six years ago, when American people started the self-care trend,” said Ritsuko Borges, the founder of the Ja...
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She Studied How to Protect Children From Pollution and Heat
“There was no warning, no conversation,” said Jane Clougherty, an environmental health scientist, who had a federal grant canceled earlier this year.
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With the Rise of AI, Cisco Sounds an Urgent Alarm About the Risks of Aging Tech
Generative AI is making it even easier for attackers to exploit old and often forgotten network equipment. Replacing it takes investment, but Cisco is making the case that it’s worth it.
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Light has been hiding a magnetic secret for nearly 200 years
New research shows that light’s magnetic field is far more influential than scientists once believed. The team found that this magnetic component significantly affects how light rotates as it passe...
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Edwin Austin Abbey review – an American flex with lashings of gold and nudity
National Gallery, LondonAbbey’s studies for the vast murals in the Pennsylvania state capitol – early 20th-century Trump-style symbols of power – leave you wanting to see the finished worksOh say c...
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Kenyan lake flood displaces thousands, ruins homes and schools
Displaced residents face waist-high water, overflowing toilets, and health risks in the wake of Lake Naivasha flooding.
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Ashes archive: Labuschagne brings comedic relief with awful appeal
Amid England's torrid previous tour of Australia, Marnus Labuschagne brought some much needed comedy relief to the fourth test with a hilarious appeal. Have you ever seen worse?
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FIFA World Cup 2026: All you need to know – qualifying teams, format, draw
Al Jazeera answers all the key questions around the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Explosive weapons caused record child deaths last year: Save the Children
Deaths and injuries are highest since records began in 2006, and up by 42 percent on the 2020 total, UK charity says.
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Nearly 47 million Americans live near hidden fossil fuel sites
A nationwide analysis has uncovered how sprawling fossil fuel infrastructure sits surprisingly close to millions of American homes. The research shows that 46.6 million people live within about a m...
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Deaves given first Wales start against All Blacks
Uncapped Ospreys flanker Harri Deaves will make his first Wales start against New Zealand on Saturday.
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The play that changed my life: ‘It was frightening at first but The Inheritance let me discover myself’
Roles as EM Forster and a young, gay American dying of Aids in the 2018 play allowed an opportunity for deep personal and social reflectionIn 2018 I had recently lost my mother, so I was looking fo...
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Sky Sports supporting White Ribbon campaign to end violence against women
Sky Sports is supporting the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC), which is a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls.
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Andy Burnham calls on Labour to rethink plans to make it tougher for asylum seekers to settle permanently – UK politics live
The home secretary’s plans ‘may leave people in a sense of limbo and unable to integrate’, Burnham saidGood morning. On Monday Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, announced drastic changes to the...
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Who will make the 12-team College Football Playoff?
Select your contender, make your picks and see what the Allstate Playoff Predictor says.
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Ash covers villages in Indonesia after eruption of Semeru volcano
The eruption of a volcano in East Java has left villages blanketed in ash and mud.
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Will a global oil glut push prices lower in 2026?
The International Energy Agency warns of an oil surplus in 2026, but OPEC+ predicts a balanced market.
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EU moves to ease AI, privacy rules amid pressure from Big Tech, Trump
Bloc proposes delaying strict rules for 'high-risk' AI until 2027 in bid to address concerns about lagging innovation.
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NWSL faces litmus test to retain Trinity Rodman's star power
Trinity Rodman represents some of the very best that the NWSL has to offer. That's why Saturday's NWSL Championship -- perhaps her final game -- feels so significant.
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Amnesia, nostalgia, healing: Spain grapples with Franco legacy 50 years on
Half a century has passed since Franco's dictatorship ended with his death, but some in Spain still valorise his rule.
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A Man on the Inside season two review – Ted Danson’s despicably bland show is everything wrong with TV
Only our current tech hellscape could create a comedy so insidiously inoffensive. Prepare to be pummelled into submission as your time is siphoned off by OK entertainmentThis is a cosy, lighthearte...
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People are right to ask ‘what is the point of Labour?’ when it can’t agree on anything | Martin Kettle
Who knows where this government’s credibility will be after next week’s exceptionally difficult budgetBy instinct and conviction, Rachel Reeves is a traditionally social democratic, centre-left Lab...
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Early trade deadline questions: What's next for Giannis, Lakers and top contenders?
Early NBA trade deadline questions for Bucks, Lakers, Warriors and other top contenders, including biggest needs and what they can pull off.
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China’s EVs dominate the world — why not in the US and Canada?
China makes more than 70 percent of the world's electric cars. But it's hard to find those vehicles in North America.
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Weekly sports quiz: Whose overhead kick helped Scotland reach World Cup?
How much attention have you paid to what's been happening in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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I wake up thinking about driving - Hamilton defends work ethic
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton defends his work ethic after criticism from Ferrari chairman John Elkann.
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Hill on Norris v Piastri strengths and weaknesses
Damon Hill, 1996 F1 World Champion, looks at who is best placed going into the final three races of the season, with a battle between McLaren team-mates.
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Australia’s failed bid to host Cop31 looks like a mess – but it might actually be the best result possible | Adam Morton
While the outcome is a let down for those who want Australia to do better on climate, Chris Bowen looks set to play a pivotal role in the UN talksOuch. From one perspective, Australia’s long runnin...
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South Africa beefs up security on streets, bracing for G20 summit protests
More than 3,500 police officers deployed as South Africa braces for protests during the G20 summit this weekend.
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Jeeves Again review – new Jeeves and Wooster stories by celebrity fans
This collection of new short stories about Bertie and his valet pays homage to the genius of PG Wodehouse – just in time for ChristmasAs with most of the giants of late 19th- and early 20th-century...
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The Thing With Feathers review – well-intentioned adaptation of Max Porter novella about grief
Benedict Cumberbatch gives an honest performance, but this is too self-conscious to challenge or work through loss with same power as the bookThis is a painful movie in both the right and the wrong...
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Detente? Trump says Mamdani will visit White House on Friday
After months of trading public barbs, the US president and New York City mayor-elect are set to meet in person.
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Channel Tunnel owner cancels UK rail projects over rise in business rates
Eurotunnel said expected tripling of levy makes planned freight investments untenable
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TV tonight: Matt Smith is grotesque in Nick Cave’s scandalous drama
The Death of Bunny Monro is based on a Brighton-set novel about a sex-addict salesman. Plus: Celebrity Race Across the World hits El Salvador. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky AtlanticMatt...
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LIVE: Israel bombs house in southern Gaza, kills at least 3 Palestinians
The air attack in the Bani Suheila area, east of Khan Younis, comes a day after Israel killed 30 people across Gaza.
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Gustav Klimt portrait breaks modern art record with $236m sale
The painting helped save the life of its Jewish subject from Nazis during World War II.
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British Jews turn to Greens and Reform UK as support for main parties drops
Study finds new party divide as backing for Labour and Conservatives plunges from 84% in 2020 to 58% in 2025A new party divide is emerging among British Jews, research has found, with support risin...
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Global tech stocks rally after Nvidia earnings bolster AI bulls
Asian markets climb as chipmaker shrugs off bubble concerns
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How Japan Is Tacking Its Bear Problem
Bear attacks are at record levels in Japan, with more than a dozen people killed this year. Javier C. Hernández, our Tokyo bureau chief, looks at the causes and how Japan is responding.
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India wants COP30 to focus on climate adaptation, but dries up own fund
The Indian government has been allocating zero budget for a flagship climate adaptation scheme for the past two years.
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Franco Died 50 Years Ago, but He’s Still Winning New Fans in Spain
Francisco Franco’s grave outside Madrid still draws mourners, highlighting lingering disputes within Spanish society over the dictator’s legacy. José Luis Ortiz, a Franco supporter, tends to the tomb.
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The matrix: Ellison overtures for Warner Bros kick off bidding war
Father-and-son tech billionaires flash cash to overcome rivals Netflix and Comcast as they pursue a Hollywood empire
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Angoulême comics festival in crisis as creators and publishers declare boycott
French government withdraws funding after claims of toxic management and dismissal of staff member who lodged rape complaintOne of the world’s most prestigious comic book festivals is under threat...
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Nazi bombs, torpedo heads and mines: how marine life thrives on dumped weapons
Scientists discover thousands of sea creatures have made their homes amid the detritus of abandoned second world war munitions off the coast of GermanyIn the brackish waters off the German coast li...
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Don’t trade where you tweet
Online conversations about hot meme stocks or cryptocurrencies are the source of some very bad decisions
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Rachel Reeves under pressure to scale back Budget raid on expensive homes
Labour MPs warn chancellor that a possible £1.5mn threshold for new levy would be too low
ft.com
How the EU botched its attempt to regulate AI
Can Brussels balance its desire to set the guardrails for tech with its need to attract investment?
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Two senators want to hold big tech accountable for harm caused by their algorithms
Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.,and John Curtis, R-Utah, want to hold social media companies accountable for the negative impacts their algorithms have on people. They spoke to NPR about their bill.
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2 Senators want to hold big tech accountable for harms caused by algorithms
Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.,and John Curtis, R-Utah, want to hold social media companies accountable for the negative impacts their algorithms have on people. They spoke to NPR about their bill.
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The latest Epstein emails reveal the powerful people who sought his counsel
As Congress sends the Epstein Files Transparency Act to President Trump's desk, there are questions about what the new files might show after thousands of documents have already been released.
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye highly rated Rennes duo
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Rennes duo Jérémy Jacquet and Mohamed Meite. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Rabih Alameddine wins National book award for fiction with darkly comic epic spanning six decades
True to his irreverent style, author of The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) thanks his psychiatrist, his gastrointestinal doctors and his drug dealersRabih Alameddine has won...
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Turkiye to host COP31 climate summit after Australia concedes bid
Australia's PM says it reaches agreement to host pre-meetings with Pacific nations while Turkiye will host main summit.
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Watch: Indonesia's Semeru volcano spews giant ash clouds as it erupts
Java Island’s tallest mountain, a volcano called Mount Semeru, has spewed tall plumes of ash clouds that engulfed bridges and the surrounding countryside.
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Paris court blocks auction of earliest-known calculator
The court blocked La Pascaline, a 400-year-old calculating machine, from being exported from France.
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Trump Takes Aim at State AI Laws in Draft Executive Order
The draft order, obtained by WIRED, instructs the US Justice Department to sue states that pass laws regulating AI.
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Papua New Guinea ‘not happy’ as Australia walks away from bid to host Cop31
Australia had been pushing to host climate conference next year with south Pacific nations, which are increasingly threatened by rising seas and climate-fuelled disastersPapua New Guinea has voiced...
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Brazil’s Lula faces obstacles in push for agreement at climate summit
Brazilian president pushes for a 'roadmap' away from fossil fuel use, but countries remain divided on key issues.
aljazeera.com
Nvidia’s AI supremacy is a weapon that cuts both ways
While the chipmaker is the big winner from the booming technology, it is singularly exposed to changing expectations
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Why Wales fell out of love with Labour
After the Caerphilly by-election, Labour faces its toughest task yet in Wales - convincing voters to keep believing, ahead of the 2026 Senedd election
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PSG’s Achraf Hakimi voted African Footballer of the Year
Hakimi is the first Moroccan since 1998 and the first defender since 1973 to win Africa's most prestigious award.
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Nvidia CEO Dismisses Concerns of an AI Bubble. Investors Remain Skeptical
Record sales, a strong financial forecast, and CEO Jensen Huang’s impassioned arguments on his company's earnings call weren’t enough to push Nvidia shares back to their October high.
wired.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,365
Here are the key events from day 1,365 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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What's next now that Trump has signed a bill releasing the Epstein files
President Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Now, there's a 30-day countdown for the DOJ to produce tho...
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The New Soft-Power Imbalance
China’s cautious response to America’s retreat.