Briton wins world's strongest woman after trans athlete disqualified
Britain's Andrea Thompson wins world's strongest woman as the initial champion was a transgender woman who was not eligible to compete.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-25
What are the risks of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions escalating?
More attacks in both countries despite peace efforts.
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Penny Oleksiak Faces Two-Year Swimming Ban Over Antidoping Testing Rules
The Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak during the World Championships in 2022.
nytimes.com
Chelsea thump Barcelona in Champions League as Man City also lose
FIFA Club World Cup champions Chelsea of the English Premier League beat Spain's Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League.
aljazeera.com
YouTube is working on a feature that will fix the messy home feed
YouTube is experimenting with a new feature that allows users to customize their home feed.
techcrunch.com
Trump to send top envoy to Russia in push to finalise Ukraine plan
US president sends Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin to iron out 'a few' differences over plan to end Ukraine war.
aljazeera.com
Trump administration to retroactively vet refugees already resettled in US
Immigration rights advocates say the new policy aims to 'bully some of the most vulnerable' people in US society.
aljazeera.com
Colombian court sentences Alvaro Uribe’s brother to 28 years in prison
A panel of three judges found Santiago Uribe guilty of homicide and criminal conspiracy for his ties to paramilitaries.
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WSL Football asked for League Cup draw footage
WSL Football is asked for footage of the Women's League Cup quarter-final and semi-final draw after concerns over the process.
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WIRED Roundup: Gemini 3 Release, Nvidia Earnings, Epstein Files Fallout
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we cover the news of the week and take a closer look at the Gemini 3, Google’s latest AI model and chatbot.
wired.com
LSAH Newsletter
The Lifetime Surveillance of Astronaut Health (LSAH) program collects, analyzes, and interprets medical, physiological, hazard exposure, and environmental data for the purpose of maintaining astron...
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NASA & GLOBE Connect People, Land, and Space
A group of elementary-aged students gather outside of Oldham County Public Library in La Grange, Kentucky, United States to look at clouds in the sky. “If anyone asks what you are doing, tell them,...
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International funding cuts disrupted global response to HIV, UN report says
UNAIDS says millions across the world lost access to treatment and preventive care due to financial shortfalls.
aljazeera.com
Brazil’s Supreme Court orders Jair Bolsonaro to begin prison sentence
The ex-president was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for trying to foment a coup after his election loss.
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UK budget to target cost of living crisis as Reeves battles to keep Labour MPs onside
Chancellor’s fiscal statement billed as decisive moment for fate of Starmer government as she tries to fill £20bn spending gapRachel Reeves will promise to tackle Britain’s cost of living crisis an...
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The Best Deals from Huckberry's 2025 Black Friday Sale
Huckberry’s Black Friday sale features deals on an eclectic curation of travel clothing, coffee gear, and lock pick training kits (seriously).
wired.com
Minority Alawites Protest in Syria After Sectarian Attacks
Members of Syria’s Alawite minority gather during a protest in the coastal province of Latakia on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Warner Music signs deal with AI music startup Suno, settles lawsuit
WMG says artists and songwriters will have full control over whether and how their names, images, likenesses, voices, and compositions are used in new AI-generated music.
techcrunch.com
Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for Brazil coup plot
The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia.
bbc.com
Borthwick not in line for new deal yet despite England winning run
The Rugby Football Union has no immediate plans to extend Steve Borthwick's contract as head coach beyond the 2027 World Cup despite England's success this year.
skysports.com
OpenAI and Perplexity are launching AI shopping assistants, but competing startups aren’t sweating it
Startup founders building AI shopping tools think general-purpose models are too broad to deliver truly personalized shopping experiences.
techcrunch.com
What does the future of the music industry look like?
We ask about the future of the music industry and art reviews.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Roman Observatory Passes Spate of Key Tests
NASA’s nearly complete Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has made another set of critical strides toward launch. This fall, the outer portion passed two tests — a shake test and an intense sound bl...
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Joan Branson, Richard Branson’s Wife of 35 Years, Has Died
Richard and Joan Branson in Los Angeles in 2018. Mr. Branson has often said Joan influenced his approach to some of his most important decisions.
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Afghanistan blames Pakistan for deadly air strikes in its eastern provinces
The Taliban are accusing Pakistan of carrying out deadly air strikes across three of its eastern provinces.
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English mayors will get new powers to levy tourist taxes
Mayors will be given the power to charge tourists a tax for staying overnight in their towns and cities.
bbc.com
The four audiences Reeves’ ‘high-wire’ Budget must satisfy
Chancellor needs a lot to go right if she is to somehow reconcile interests of Labour MPs, markets, business and the public
ft.com
Israel’s push to displace thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank
Displacement and Israeli settler violence against Palestinians has surged to record levels in occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Find Your Grind raises $5M to grow platform empowering students to explore unique career paths
Career exploration platform Find Your Grind raises $5 million to help more students discover alternative professions.
techcrunch.com
Four more suspects arrested over Louvre heist
Loot still not found after seven-minute operation by gang of four at world's most visited art museum stunned the world.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on renewing municipal England: the Tories’ malign legacy lives on | Editorial
Labour is putting in place some laudable reforms. But councils need to be given financial sustainability and enabled to move beyond crisis managementIn a sobering report on public services publishe...
theguardian.com
Trump envoy denies bias as he pushes for Sudan peace plan
Efforts to negotiate an end to the war, which has displaced 12 million people, remain unfruitful.
bbc.com
Diego Maradona: Five years on from the death of Argentina’s football icon
Al Jazeera reflects on the passing of World Cup-winning Argentina forward Diego Maradona.
aljazeera.com
Sudanese survivors testify to RSF abuses amid new Amnesty report
Al Jazeera spoke to refugees fleeing Sudan’s el-Fasher who recounted torture, rape, and family loss.
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‘Where’s Nige?’ Reform leader skips Commons statement on Ukraine, leaving Tice to face pile-on | John Crace
With one former MEP jailed for taking Russian bribes, Reform UK was under the spotlight – so no better time for its leader to make a swift exitJust occasionally the House of Commons is more remarka...
theguardian.com
MoJ considering ‘extreme’ proposal to scrap jury trials for all but the most serious cases
The radical plan from David Lammy has been criticised by senior lawyers, who say it could ‘destroy justice as we know it’Jury trials for all except the most serious crimes such as rape, murder and...
theguardian.com
Red Spider Nebula
Using its Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam), NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured never-before-seen details of the Red Spider Nebula, a planetary nebula, in this image released on Oct. 26, 2025....
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Could Trump’s $50m reward succeed in toppling Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro?
The US government has offered a record amount of money for information leading to Maduro's arrest. Will it work?
aljazeera.com
Millions of UK workers to get pay rise as Reeves plans increased minimum wage
Chancellor says people must be ‘properly rewarded for their hard work’ with 16- to 21-year-olds also in line for raiseMillions of low-paid workers in the UK are to get a pay rise of 4.1% next year,...
theguardian.com
Best Black Friday Mattress Deals 2025
Some of the best sales of the year are happening right now—rest up before the holiday rush with a new bed.
wired.com
US consumer confidence tumbles to lowest level since April
A sluggish job market lowers consumer confidence but may also lead to another rate cut from the US Federal Reserve.
aljazeera.com
World Cup draw: New seeding system and pots revealed
FIFA has introduced a new system for the 2026 World Cup knockout stages that will see the top four seeded teams avoid each other until at least the semi-finals of next summer's 48-team tournament.
skysports.com
Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates
Zeynab Javadli's ex-husband has lodged a criminal complaint with Dubai police, accusing her of kidnapping their three daughters.
bbc.com
Turkish authorities arrest three defence executives accused of spying
Defence executives accused of spying for foreign nations arrested in Turkiye with a fourth suspect reportedly abroad.
aljazeera.com
Richards: Whittaker not in my trajectory - I'm aiming for world titles
Craig Richards is aiming for another world title challenge, and doesn’t see rising light-heavyweight star Ben Whittaker as a future opponent.
skysports.com
NYC mayor vows to punish brawlers at UFC 322
New York City mayor Eric Adams is vowing to hold fighters who were involved in a massive cageside brawl at UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 15 accountable pending an investigation.
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NASA Crater Detection Challenge
Crater rims are vital landmarks for planetary science and navigation. Yet detecting them in real imagery is tough, with shadows, lighting shifts, and broken edges obscuring their shape. This projec...
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CHAPEA Crew Begins Stay Inside NASA’s Mars Habitat for Second Mission
A crew of four research volunteers stepped inside NASA’s CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) habitat on Oct. 19, marking the start of the agency’s second 378-day simulated Mars...
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Who is Trump's 'drone guy' Dan Driscoll, taking key role in Ukraine talks?
The youngest-ever US army secretary has been thrust into the spotlight as the face of renewed efforts to end the years-long war.
bbc.com
Fifa to keep top seeds apart in World Cup draw
The top four seeded countries will not be able to meet each other until the semi-finals of next year's World Cup for the first time in the tournament's history.
bbc.com
Microsoft’s AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15
WhatsApp's new platform policies ban general purpose AI chatbots like Copilot from using its service.
techcrunch.com
Missing HS coach wanted on criminal charges
Travis L. Turner, who disappeared days before his undefeated team's playoff game, faces charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and using a computer to solicit a minor, Virginia State Pol...
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NASA Orbiter Shines New Light on Long-Running Martian Mystery
Results from an enhanced radar technique have demonstrated improvement to sub-surface observations of Mars. NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has revisited and raised new questions abo...
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Wainwright fit to face Springboks with Wales
Wales are without a raft of top players to face world champions South Africa on Saturday, but are boosted by the return of Aaron Wainwright.
bbc.com
China’s Pony.ai plans to triple global robotaxi fleet by the end of 2026
The Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai has global ambitions, and plans to build a 3,000-strong robotaxi fleet to meet them.
techcrunch.com
Twomey wins second European para table tennis gold
Bly Twomey wins her second gold medal at the European Para Table Tennis Championships with victory in the mixed doubles class 14.
bbc.com
The fracturing of the world economy
Will the US or China abandon their current follies sooner?
ft.com
Ronaldo clear for World Cup opener despite red card
Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play for Portugal in their opening World Cup game despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.
bbc.com
Sources: North Texas' Morris takes Okla. St. job
Eric Morris, who has led North Texas to a school-best 10-1 record this season, has accepted the job to be the next coach at Oklahoma State, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
Ronaldo avoids ban for start of Portugal's World Cup campaign
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to avoid a ban for the start of Portugal's World Cup campaign despite his red card against the Republic of Ireland.
skysports.com
From Years and Years to Black Mirror: the best TV prophecies for how AI will end us all
Will AI take all our jobs? Prevent all crimes from being committed? Or finally develop skills beyond that of a trainee copywriter? Here are television’s finest depictions of our imminent future…The...
theguardian.com
‘A fire, a dog, and the starry sky’: the teens overcoming phone-addiction through Arctic pursuits
A new documentary from the makers of Jesus Camp follows the students enrolled at one of Norway’s 85 ‘folk high schools’. Can sledding and survival skills cure their social media-induced anxiety?Nin...
theguardian.com
Fleet Space finds massive lithium deposit using AI and satellites
The discovery suggests that a region in Quebec might hold even more lithium than originally suspected.
techcrunch.com
The majority of doctors supported the recent strike. So why did the Department of Health suggest the opposite? | Peter Kellner
It would seem that poll data was cherrypicked and then used to brief the Times. Such distortion of facts from a public body should alarm us allThe latest strike by resident doctors began on Friday...
theguardian.com
Four new arrests made following Louvre jewellery heist
Two men and two women from Paris are the latest to be questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.
bbc.com
Jury trials could be scrapped except in most serious cases
Only cases of alleged murder, rape or manslaughter will be decided by a jury under new proposals to cut court backlogs.
bbc.com
Scotland women 'inspired' by men reaching World Cup
Scotland qualifying for their first men's World Cup in 28 years has "inspired" the women to do the same for the 2027 finals, says head coach Melissa Andreatta.
bbc.com
Frances McDormand on her adult-sized cradle art project: ‘It’s not performative, it’s experiential’
Three-time Oscar winner has joined forces with conceptual artist Suzanne Bocanegra for an exhibition inspired by the ShakersA small-town police chief of plainspoken decency in Fargo. A working-clas...
theguardian.com
Nvidia shares tumble on signs Google gaining upper hand in AI
Chipmaker hit by $300bn sell-off in early trading
ft.com
India, Pakistan to play T20 World Cup 2026 group match on February 15
Bitter rivals India and Pakistan will face off in Group A at next year's 20-team competition.
aljazeera.com
UN calls for probe into Israel’s strikes on Lebanon
At least 13 civilians, including 11 children, were killed in the Israeli strike on Ein El-Hilweh camp.
aljazeera.com
Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, report says
Major record labels have been urging Spotify and other music streaming platforms to raise subscription prices, arguing that fees have not kept pace with inflation and remain low when compared to se...
techcrunch.com
Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu dies in South Africa aged 43
News of his death has shocked many at home in Nigeria, prompting an outpouring of grief.
bbc.com
Turner & Constable review – boiling portentous skies versus two men and a dog
Tate Britain, London JMW Turner is beaten by John Constable in this mighty show. But who cares when the work is so sublime you can hear the squelching and smell the river?Turner or Constable: who’s...
theguardian.com
Jury trials in England and Wales to be scrapped except for most serious cases
Proposed changes unlikely to apply for trials of serious offences such as rape and murder
ft.com
Popemobile becomes a mobile health clinic for Gaza children
The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 2014.
bbc.com
Four more people arrested in connection with Louvre heist
French media say those held include alleged final member of four-person gang who broke into museumFrench authorities have arrested four more people in connection with last month’s spectacular heist...
theguardian.com
Has love evolved, or has the modern world rewritten it?
Is love still a noble quest for connection, or just a fairytale in an age shaped by individualism and algorithms?
aljazeera.com
Same-sex marriage must be respected throughout EU, top court tells Poland
The ruling covers the case of a Polish couple who married in Berlin but Polish authorities refused to recognise their marriage.
bbc.com
Why the UK’s 2025 budget has Rachel Reeves facing an ‘impossible trilemma’
Reeves faces daunting challenge - poor public finances and widespread public discontent with government.
aljazeera.com
England face debutants Italy at 2026 T20 World Cup
England will face tournament debutants Italy at the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup while defending champions India and Pakistan will renew their rivalry in the group stage.
bbc.com
FIFA alters WC draw so top sides won't meet early
FIFA on Tuesday announced the procedure for the 2026 World Cup Dec. 5 draw, including the composition of the four pots and order that teams will face each other once the draw is completed.
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Tearful Paul Doyle in court over parade charges
Paul Doyle faces 31 charges after his car struck pedestrians during Liverpool FC's victory parade.
bbc.com
England begin 2026 T20 World Cup against Nepal with Italy in same group
England will begin their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal in Mumbai on Sunday February 8 with the fixtures announced for the 10th edition of the tournament, which will be held in Ind...
skysports.com
‘Taking back the desert’: can Australia’s small marsupials learn how to live alongside their predator, the feral cat?
Scientists are excited by progress so far in a bold project to see if native species can train themselves to survive alongside catsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clea...
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Reeves’s plan to cut cash Isa limit could raise mortgage rates, say finance bosses
Building societies fear consumers will be put off from saving if chancellor’s budget announces a 40% reductionBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves’s plan to slash the annual cash Isa limit b...
theguardian.com
Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves’s screen history makes their stage reunion all the more emotional | Chris Wiegand
Stephen Poliakoff’s 1991 film Close My Eyes, about incestuous siblings, echoes as the actors return in David Eldridge’s End, playing a couple facing a cancer diagnosisFirst there was Beginning. The...
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US calls on Sudan’s warring parties to accept ceasefire plan unaltered
Massad Boulos demanded the opposing sides accept plan without seeking preconditions.
aljazeera.com
The case against Comey failed because of Trump's prosecutor. Who is she?
A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's cases against James Comey and Letitia James, saying the prosecutor who led them was unlawfully appointed. Here's what to know about her.
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Jimmy Cliff’s charisma and fearless creativity expanded the horizons of reggae | Lloyd Bradley
Cliff, who has died aged 81, took every opportunity that he was presented with, and created plenty more himself. It resulted in a career path like no other• Jimmy Cliff: A life in picturesWhen Jimm...
theguardian.com
WWE 'Raw' takeaways: Doubt looms around Survivor Series: War Games favorites
The 'villain' team, led by The Vision, won the advantage match at 'Raw.' Are they favorites to take War Games?
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Did X unwittingly unmask top MAGA influencers as foreign trolls?
A new transparency feature on X has unwittingly revealed that many of the site’s top MAGA influencers are foreign.
aljazeera.com
German 'hammer gang' trial for seven accused of extreme-left violence
The trial in Dresden comes shortly after the US designated the Antifa Ost group as a terrorist organisation.
bbc.com
Graham Linehan cleared of harassing trans activist but convicted of damaging phone
Irish comedy writer cleared at Westminster magistrates court of harassing Sophia Brooks on social mediaThe Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassing a transgender activist...
theguardian.com
Captivating but confusing - what state is international rugby in?
After a flurry of red-card reversals and TMO interference during the Autumn Nations Series - what state is international rugby in?
bbc.com
Macron to present new French national service plan
The French president insisted the plan was "not at all" to send young people to Ukraine.
bbc.com
A former U.S. attorney offers 'A Manual for Keeping a Democracy'
Joyce Vance, author of Giving Up Is Unforgivable, discusses recent impactful decisions by courts and the Justice Department, and how her son helped her understand Gen Z's view of defending democracy.
npr.org
Ronaldo escapes World Cup ban after Ireland red
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the first game of the 2026 World Cup after FIFA's Disciplinary Committee issued him a one-match ban -- which he has already served -- for the red card he...
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Ex-NBA champ Fox entering Bahamian politics
Former NBA player Rick Fox will run for a legislative seat in the Bahamas in next year's general election, he announced Monday.
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Cryptology firm cancels elections after losing encryption key
The International Association for Cryptologic Research - created to study secure communication - said it was an "honest human mistake."
bbc.com
The long and winding road: Stuart Maconie on why our opinions about the Beatles keep changing
Fans and historians have spent 60 years debating what the band means – and which member is greatest. Will the returning Anthology project and Sam Mendes’s planned biopics create new arguments?The e...
theguardian.com
Hunger stalks Gaza as UN demands Israel let in more aid
At a UN Security Council meeting, members urged Israel to abide by the ceasefire and open more border crossings.
aljazeera.com
Failures by Tory ministers and welfare officials led to carer’s allowance crisis, review finds
Unpaid carers were pushed into debt and distress and hundreds of millions of taxpayers’ money wastedUK politics live – latest updatesRepeated failures by Tory ministers and top welfare officials pu...
theguardian.com
Real Madrid’s new ownership plan divides fans at world’s richest club
Real Madrid fans split over plan to overhaul club members-only ownership model to external investment for first time.
aljazeera.com
Israel’s war on Gaza, curbs drive Palestinian economy to record collapse
UNCTAD warns attacks, restrictions have driven occupied territory's economy into its worst contraction.
aljazeera.com
Former Wales hooker Watkins dies aged 73
Former Wales, Cardiff and Newport hooker Mike Watkins, who also captained his country on two occasions, dies aged 73.
bbc.com
Starmer apologises for leading pupils in 6-7 dance
The prime minister performed a version of the viral dance with primary school children, before being told it was not allowed.
bbc.com
German court opens trial against left-wing ‘hammer gang’
The woman and six men are accused of being behind a string of attacks between 2018 and 2023 that injured several people.
aljazeera.com
Sources: Cardinals trade durable Gray to Red Sox
The Red Sox are acquiring veteran right-hander Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cardinals, sources confirmed to ESPN. He was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA last season.
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Skenes receives record $3.4M in pre-arbitration
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes received a record $3,436,343 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool, according to figures compiled by MLB and the players' association.
espn.com
Trump ‘wants us to capitulate’ to Russia: Ukrainians aghast at peace plan
Ukrainians, troops, experts and a former Russian diplomat say a new proposal threatens Ukraine's sovereignty.
aljazeera.com
The shameful attacks on the Covid inquiry prove it: the right is lost in anti-science delusion | Polly Toynbee
There is nothing wrong with questioning the mighty cost of the lockdowns, but we can’t let hardline libertarians rewrite Britain’s pandemic historyThat number will stay fixed for ever in public mem...
theguardian.com
Russia signals it could reject modified US peace plan for Ukraine
Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov suggests Moscow would walk away from proposal that differs substantially from Alaska talks
ft.com
From Byzantine cottages to vulvic stadiums: the brilliance of female architects
A RIBA report says “stark displays of sexism” are driving women from the profession. If we don’t fight this systemic misogyny, we won’t just lose dazzling designs – we’ll have a world only fit for...
theguardian.com
The Hives review – veteran punk’n’rollers fizz with megawatt energy
Depot, CardiffTwenty-five years on from their first UK tour, the Swedish band are at their cartoonish, snarling best, eager to prove themselves rather than wallow in nostalgia‘I’m powering clothes,...
theguardian.com
Can Tech Get Rid of Bad Trips?
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about some of the latest drug trends and all the ways drugs are changing as they continue to be intertwined with tech.
wired.com
How Lord Dannatt used his peerage to open doors for business interests
Former head of British army is suspended from the House of Lords after being filmed breaking rulesTwo peers suspended from House of Lords for breaking lobbying rulesThe flowers and hamper that arri...
theguardian.com
U.S. Air Force Searches for Fallen Reaper Drone in Yellow Sea
The U.S. uses MQ-9 Reapers for long-range intelligence and reconnaissance over land and sea.
nytimes.com
The School of Night by Karl Ove Knausgård review – can this sprawling epic deliver on its promise?
In the fourth volume of the occult Morning Star cycle, a Faustian pact haunts a misanthropic artist who finds miraculous successKarl Ove Knausgård’s Morning Star cycle may turn out to be even large...
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Rhino review – Tom Hardy channels David Attenborough in mission to save Kenya’s rhinos
The actor is a slightly distracting narrator in this documentary about a local ranger’s efforts to protect a group of rhinos from poachers – and from killing each otherHere is a rare wildlife succe...
theguardian.com
Heathrow's plan for longer third runway chosen by government
Under the selected plan, the runway would be up to 3.5km long and require a new road tunnel under the airport.
bbc.com
As Trump Pushes to End Ukraine War, Europe Toils to Have a Say
From left, Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, President Emmanuel Macron of France and Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany in Johannesburg on Saturday. They appear to have developed a how-to-h...
nytimes.com
UK can create 5,400 jobs if it stops plastic waste exports, report finds
Campaigners say closure of loophole making it cheaper to export rather than recycle will boost circular economyThe UK could end its reliance on exporting plastic waste by 2030 to support the creati...
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One in seven English bathing spots rated as polluted in latest testing
Scarborough and Bognor Regis among places where water is so polluted it is not recommended for swimmingOne in seven (13%) of England’s bathing waters are rated as polluted, and one in 14 so pollute...
theguardian.com
Partners, family members killed 137 women each day in 2024: UN
About 83,000 women and girls were intentionally killed worldwide last year.
aljazeera.com
‘A nucleus of a community’: the five-hour stage play about Dungeons & Dragons
In Initiative, a group of young people in the early 2000s finds themselves via the role-playing game, the latest example of its undying popularityIt sounds like a big ask, the idea of presenting an...
theguardian.com
Sam Bankman-Fried Goes on the Offensive
Two years after he was found guilty of fraud, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is pursuing a legal appeal—and firing up his X account.
wired.com
Guinea-Bissau rivals Embalo, Dias claim win in presidential election
Conflicting claims come before the release of official results by the country's electoral commission.
aljazeera.com
Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest
The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.
bbc.com
Tiny Yellowstone quakes ignite a surge of hidden life underground
Researchers studying Yellowstone’s depths discovered that small earthquakes can recharge underground microbial life. The quakes exposed new rock and fluids, creating bursts of chemical energy that...
sciencedaily.com
Palestine Action cofounder to challenge group’s proscription in UK court
Huda Ammori calls into question the pro-Palestine group’s ban under ‘antiterrorism’ laws.
aljazeera.com
Dracula review – Luc Besson’s romantic reimagining of Gothic classic is ridiculous but watchable
While we don’t necessarily need another film version of Bram Stoker’s story, Besson’s has ambition and panache, and Caleb Landry Jones and Christoph Waltz are perfectly castPerhaps there is no grea...
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Crick: A Mind in Motion by Matthew Cobb review – the charismatic philanderer who changed science
Genius and arrogance play leading roles in a new biography of the man who helped uncover the structure of DNAMost people could tell you that Francis Crick, together with James Watson, discovered th...
theguardian.com
Boeing Tackles Quality With a ‘War on Defects’
The number of 737 Max planes that Boeing can make every month was limited by federal regulators after a door plug blew away from a plane during a 2024 flight.
nytimes.com
New ABN Amro chief to axe almost a quarter of staff
Marguerite Bérard plans to cut 5,200 full-time roles by 2028 as part of overhaul at Dutch lender
ft.com
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
bbc.com
Russia Bombards Kyiv After Peace Talks End in Geneva
A funeral for victims of a Russian missile attack in Ternopil, Ukraine, last week.
nytimes.com
Mediha: Confronting the horrors of ISIL captivity
A Yazidi girl who survived ISIL captivity films herself to process her trauma as rescuers search for her missing family.
aljazeera.com
China sends spacecraft to pick up stranded astronauts
Beijing carries out emergency launch to relieve space station crew left without working return capsule.
aljazeera.com
My guide to populist-proofing your democracy – before it’s too late | Timothy Garton Ash
From public service broadcasting to an independent judiciary, these are the things that we must fight to keepHow can we defend our democracies against those who would destroy them? We talk a lot ab...
theguardian.com
The Firework-Maker’s Daughter review – Philip Pullman’s fairytale is explosive fun
Polka theatre, LondonThis spellbinding adaptation uses a bulging dramatic toolbox of clever effects and manages to be both epic and intimateSome children’s books – simple stories from familiar worl...
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Democrats plan a new investment in winning rural voters, who've fled the party
Democrats are announcing a new investment to win over voters in rural areas — where the party has suffered deep losses in recent elections — by leaning on an economic message.
npr.org
Video: Trump will ‘come after me’ says cleared former FBI director
The US Department of Justice says it will appeal criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey.
aljazeera.com
Armed attacks, aid cuts provoke record hunger levels in Nigeria: WFP
Nearly 35 million people 'projected to face severe food insecurity', including 'famine-like conditions'.
aljazeera.com
They hired who?! Making sense of MLB's newest class of managers
A 33-year-old, a college coach, a recently retired reliever ... it's been quite an offseason for unconventional skippers. What does it mean?
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Will Chelsea wonderkid Estevao hit heights of Yamal?
As the two most valuable teenagers in world football come head-to-head, can Chelsea's Estevao reach the levels of Lamine Yamal?
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How is Best remembered by new generations 20 years on?
On the 20th anniversary of George Best's death, how is the Northern Ireland and Manchester United legend remembered by different generations?
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Record 16th 147 in snooker season - and six months still to go
Chang Bingyu makes a 147 break in UK Championship qualifying to take the number of maximums in a season to a new record of 16, with more than six months of the campaign remaining.
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Transfer portal primer: 'At 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 2, you're going to see people instantly commit'
Expect a wild two weeks when the college football transfer portal opens in January.
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Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus Thanksgiving game memories
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 13. We also picked out Thanksgiving memories for 31 teams that have played on the holiday (sorry, Jaguars).
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Pentagon investigating Sen. Mark Kelly for telling troops to refuse 'illegal orders'
The Pentagon is opening an inquiry into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly after the retired Navy captain and other Democrats recorded a video urging military members not to comply with illegal orders.
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An uncomfortable truth for our leaders: there’s a limit to how ‘human’ we want you to be | Gaby Hinsliff
Bleary-eyed in pyjamas in a new film, Jacinda Ardern’s pleas for compassion are hard to ignore. But in real crises, the fallibility of politicians can be terrifyingThe camera catches Jacinda Ardern...
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Primitive War review – it’s Green Berets vs dinosaurs in cheerfully cheesy Vietnam war gorefest
Set to an on-the-nose soundtrack of Creedence Clearwater, an elite squad of soldiers are suitably unprepared for their large-toothed assailants in this jungle thrillerAimed squarely and unabashedly...
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'Littler is so good - he will retain his World Championship title'
"Luke Littler is so good - he will retain his World Championship title," predicts Sky Sports' Wayne Mardle, while Mark Webster feels the teenager is "ticking boxes".
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US heavyweight hope Anderson could earn world title fight
Jared Anderson is set to receive an offer to rejuvenate his career in a final eliminator for a world heavyweight title fight.
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UK minister flags visa 'abuse' as student asylum claims surge
More than 14,000 students on study visas sought asylum this year to June 2025 according to Home Office figures.
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A tradition for turkeys: Another presidential pardon
What is a presidential turkey pardon – and why is it happening again?
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Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton is voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025 after a superb 12 months for club and country.
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TV tonight: Mads Brügger’s remarkable series ramps up the tension
The penultimate episode of The Black Swan continues to break barriers. Plus Alan Titchmarsh learns how to bake with Mary Berry. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, BBC Four“A storm is brewing in...
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Russia attacks Kyiv, killing two, as US, Ukraine discuss plan to end war
Attacks come as Zelenskyy said he plans to discuss sensitive issues from US's peace proposal with Trump.
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Is British politics immune to US-style rightwing Christianity? We’re about to find out | Lamorna Ash
Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson are increasingly espousing Christian ‘values’, and a wealthy US legal group is becoming influential – this could have dire consequencesEarlier this year, not long af...
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Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls“It was Trumpian,” said Mark Mansfield, editor and CEO of Nation.Cymru, a small English-language Welsh news...
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South Korea's 'TV dad' Lee Soon-jae dies at 91
Lee became a beloved household name for his famous roles in films and on TV for nearly 70 years.
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LIVE: 5 killed in Kyiv, Rostov as Russia, Ukraine carry out attacks
Russia says three people killed and 10 injured in attack on Rostov region, while Ukraine says attack on Kyiv killed two.
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How the Peace Plan Looks to Ukraine and Russia
After a Russian missile attack in Ternopil, western Ukraine.
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Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes overnight
The attacks hit several residential buildings in Kyiv and killed two people, while Russia's Rostov region reported three deaths.
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Europeans scramble to protect their own security after jolt of Ukraine plan
Elements of US peace proposal would give Russia sway over continent’s defence arrangements
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‘It fully changed my life!’ How young rewilders transformed a farm – and began a movement
At Maple Farm, nature is returning in droves: nightingales, grass snakes, slowworms, bats and insects. All due to the vision of a group determined to accelerate its recoveryThe manically melodic so...
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‘Fossil fuel giants finally in the crosshairs’: Cop30 avoids total failure with last-ditch deal
It took some oblique wording, but Saudi Arabia made a last-minute decision to sign deal that marks departure for CopDawn was breaking over the Amazonian city of Belém on Saturday morning, but in th...
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Tech trumps tariffs: why US exceptionalism will last
The view that the stock market is in a massive bubble and bound to crash is incorrect over the medium term
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Utah Gov. Cox appealed for civility after Charlie Kirk's murder. Did America listen?
After right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for civility. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with him at a meeting of the Western Governors' Association.
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Scientists find a hidden weak spot that may trigger Alzheimer’s
Scientists have found that a mutation tied to Alzheimer’s disrupts the production and quality of exosomes—tiny cell-made communication packets. Cells with the defective SORLA protein generate fewer...
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US holds secret Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Army secretary Dan Driscoll meets delegations from Kyiv and Moscow in push for deal to end Kremlin’s invasion
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India’s gig workers win legal status, but access to social security remains elusive
India is restructuring its gig economy with a new labor law, but much more is needed before gig workers see real benefits.
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New poll shows Latino support for Trump is slipping
A new poll of Latino voters shows warning signs for President Trump and Republicans, as the majority of those surveyed disapprove of Trump and cite affordability and immigration as major issues.
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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Man United eye new Germany star Ouédraogo
RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouédraogo is a target for Chelsea and Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Viola Ford Fletcher, survivor of 1921 Tulsa Massacre, dies age 111
Fletcher fought for greater recognition of one of the deadliest incidents of race violence in US history.
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Trump launches ‘Genesis Mission’ to harness AI for scientific breakthroughs
Trump signs order to integrate supercomputers and data assets in order to create 'AI experimentation platform'.
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‘Elite capture’: How Pakistan is losing 6 percent of its GDP to corruption
New IMF report prompts calls for corruption reforms. But experts say that needs political will, not technical tinkering.
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Sudan’s RSF committing war crimes in Darfur, says Amnesty
The latest report came hours after the RSF agreed to a three-month humanitarian truce.
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Afghanistan says Pakistan bombed Khost, killing nine children and a woman
Government spokesman says the attack in Khost destroyed a civilian home, killing five boys, four girls and a woman.
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‘Find a Job,’ Ontario Premier Tells Protester While Passing a New Housing Law
Ontario’s Conservative government, led by Premier Doug Ford, passed a controversial law on Monday that is meant to speed up both new developments and evictions.
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Cocoa and tea may protect your heart from the hidden damage of sitting
Scientists found that high-flavanol foods can prevent the decline in blood vessel function that occurs after prolonged sitting. Even physically fit men weren’t protected unless they had consumed fl...
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Details of inquiry into teen's body found in singer D4vd's car to be kept from public
The medical examiner's office says no details about the 15-year-old's death can be released or posted on its website.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,370
Here are the key events from day 1,370 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Udo Kier, German Actor Who Played Eccentric Villains, Dies at 81
Udo Kier’s acting career spanned six decades.
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Google teams up with Accel to hunt for India’s next AI breakouts
Google and Accel will jointly invest up to $2 million in each startup through their new partnership.
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Ofcom launches new guidance for tech firms to deliver online safety for women
Online safety watchdog, Ofcom, has launched new industry guidance demanding tech firms deliver a safer online experience for women and girls in the UK.
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‘It’s like the Post Office scandal’: victims of carer’s allowance crisis speak out
Claimants forced to pay back thousands of pounds tell of ‘horrendous’ court ordeals and of desire for official apologyDWP to reassess hundreds of thousands of cases in carer’s allowance scandalThe...
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DWP to reassess hundreds of thousands of cases in carer’s allowance scandal
Damning official review finds many unpaid carers left with huge debt because of government failure‘It’s like the Post Office scandal’: victims of carer’s allowance crisis speak outThe carer’s allow...
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Pistons tie '90, '04 title teams, win 13th in row
Guard Cade Cunningham and the surging Detroit Pistons, who set an NBA record for consecutive losses in a single NBA season with 28 in 2023, tied a franchise record Monday night with their 13th stra...
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Music eases surgery and speeds recovery, Indian study finds
A new study finds patients who listen to music during surgery wake faster and need fewer painkillers.