Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-28

Trump Announces Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Convicted in Drug Case

Juan Orlando Hernández, then the president of Honduras, speaking at the United Nations in 2019. His brother, Juan Antonio Hernández, would go on trial the next week in connection with a narcotics t...

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Eagles booed in ugly defeat to Bears on Black Friday

The Philadelphia Eagles were booed by their own fans as the Super Bowl champions suffered a 24-15 defeat to the Chicago Bears in the NFL's Black Friday game at Lincoln Financial Field. 

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Don’t want waste this Christmas? How to give green and sustainable gifts

Want to give and receive less stuff without being a scrooge? Experts offer their tips for enduring presents that sleighChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday...

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Supabase hit $5B by turning down million-dollar contracts. Here’s why.

Vibe coding has taken the tech industry by storm, and it’s not just the Lovables and Replits of the world that are winning. The startups building the i...

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Trump says will pardon former Honduras leader before presidential vote

Juan Orlando Hernandez, member of Trump-endorsed candidate Nasry Asfura's party, serving US drug trafficking sentence.

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Could conscription return in Europe?

France announces new military service plans weeks after Germany.

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Ellen Bryant Voigt, Poet With a Musical Ear, Dies at 82

Ellen Bryant Voigt in 2015 at her home in Cabot, Vt. She was the state’s poet laureate for four years.

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Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup

General Horta Inta-A appoints new prime minister amid growing condemnation of military coup in West African nation.

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‘War crimes’: Deadly Israeli raids on Syria sparks outrage

Israel has carried out its deadliest incursion into southern Syria since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

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7 Best All-Clad Black Friday Deals (2025)

All-Clad is the best, with a price tag to match. These Black Friday deals can help you save some cash.

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Opposition NDP party claims victory in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

New Democratic Party ousts longtime Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, who has served in office since 2001.

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Why gender-based violence in South Africa is now a national emergency

We look back at South Africa’s nationwide shutdown by women, as they halted work to protest gender-based violence.

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Woman jailed for harassing Rachel Reeves’ sister

Tracey Smith sent the government minister and MP Ellie Reeves 22 emails and 10 voicemailsA woman who tried to summon her MP, the solicitor general Ellie Reeves, to court has been jailed for harassm...

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Britain’s wealthy must shoulder burden of rebuilding ‘creaky’ public services, Rachel Reeves says

Exclusive: Chancellor says she made ‘fair and necessary choices’ in budget, and was unwilling to make cutsBritain’s wealthy must shoulder the burden of paying to rebuild the country’s “creaky” publ...

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Whittaker expected to fight for world title in 2027

Ben Whittaker has long been earmarked as a future world champion.

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GB Olympic hockey gold medallist Sherwani dies

Former Great Britain hockey player Imran Sherwani, part of the Seoul 1988 gold medal-winning team, dies at the age of 63.

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Washington shooting suspect faces murder charge as Trump orders immigration crackdown

US president orders halt to arrivals from ‘Third World’ countries and sweeping review of legal permanent residents

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Norris third as title rival Piastri takes Qatar sprint pole

Lando Norris qualifies only third for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix on the weekend the McLaren driver could clinch the world title for the first time.

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How a Welsh school helped make a Springbok superstar

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has taken world rugby by storm but was playing for Llandovery College not so long ago.

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Trump’s Response to Shooting Shows Intensified Anti-Migrant Stance

The shooting of two National Guard members and President Trump’s response insures that immigration will remain at the center of American politics heading into the 2026 midterm election cycle.

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Badenoch doesn't rule out Tory-Reform deal in Wales

Polls ahead of next year's Senedd election suggest Reform and Plaid Cymru are competing to be the largest party.

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Sabres' Thompson evens beef with Devils' Noesen

Sabres forward Tage Thompson settled an old score with Stefan Noesen by squaring off against the New Jersey forward on the ice Friday.

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Rebel Nuns Can Live in Old Abbey, if They Give Up Social Media

From left, Sister Bernadette, Sister Rita and Sister Regina. Their lawyer said he had advised them to decline the abbot’s terms.

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‘The City can’t be taken for granted’: how banks won over Rachel Reeves

JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs to expand UK presence after sector was spared from higher taxes in budgetOver canapés of beef and stilton pie, bone marrow gravy and mushy peas, the financiers at JP Mo...

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Bears beat Eagles in Philly, boos rain down on Lincoln Financial

This pivotal NFC showdown ended in close fashion with the Bears recording their fifth-straight win.

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Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010....

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Global futures reopen after exchange operator CME hit by hours-long outage

CME blamed the outage, which halted trading for more than 11 hours, on a cooling failure at a data centre in Chicago.

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Best Vacuum Cleaner Black Friday Deals (2025): Dyson, Bissell, Eufy

From robot vacuums to Dyson stick vacs, don't miss these Black Friday deals happening on our favorite vacuums in every category.

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The MD moment in an investment banking career

It’s a fraught and familiar time as banks select their new managing directors

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Chelsea vs Arsenal: Premier League – teams, start time, lineups

Premier League leaders Arsenal meet their nearest rivals and FIFA Club World Cup holders, Chelsea, at Stamford Bridge.

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Ahead of a tight presidential election, Honduras braces for controversy

The lead-up to Sunday's vote has been marred by finger-pointing and fears of election manipulation by campaign rivals.

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The Best Black Friday Ninja Deals of 2025: Slushi, Crispi, more

Multiple viral devices from Ninja are on record sales for Black Friday, including the Slushi, the soft-serve Swirl, and Ninja's flagship espresso maker.

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The surprise success stories to follow at the World Cup

An expanded format means a crop of smaller nations has qualified for the World Cup. Here are some of the underdog outsiders looking to defy the odds.

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Fourth suspect charged in Louvre jewel heist investigation

Suspect charged in daring Louvre heist had six previous convictions, prosecutors say.

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Taliban used discarded UK kit to track down Afghans who worked with west, inquiry hears

Whistleblower tells Afghan leak inquiry those affected were told to move and change phone numbers to protect themselvesThe UK left behind sensitive technology allowing the Taliban to track down Afg...

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Trial by jury is a right that needs protecting

Beware of restricting it to tackle England’s huge backlog of criminal cases

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France star Dupont returns after eight months out

France captain Antoine Dupont will make his return from a serious knee injury in Toulouse's Top 14 match against Racing 92 on Saturday (20:00 GMT).

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A Hong Kong Fire Survivor’s Escape, in His Own Words

William Li photographed the burning Wang Fuk Court complex after escaping from the fire.

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Londoners told to be vigilant with messages after cyber-attack on council

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea says it is checking whether data taken contained residents’ detailsA London council has urged thousands of residents to be “extra vigilant” when receiving ca...

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Daughter of Zambia's unburied ex-president loses seat as MP

Zambia's government is accused of 'hypocrisy' as fallout from ex-president's death deepens.

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Suspect in Washington, DC, shooting charged with murder after soldier dies

US attorney files new charge against Rahmanullah Lakanwal after National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies from wounds.

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No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run-up to Budget

The Office for Budget Responsibility says it told the chancellor the gap in public finances was smaller than thought.

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How bagpipes helped Muirhead to Olympic gold and leading Team GB

Curling superstar Eve Muirhead says competing at World Pipe Band Championships helped her become known as the Ice Queen on her way to Olympic, world and European gold.

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‘Helicopters, artillery, tanks’: Syrians mourn victims of Israeli raid

Video shows funeral processions in Syria’s Beit Jinn, after Israeli raids and missile strikes killed at least 13 people.

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How OpenAI and Google see AI changing go-to-market strategies

AI is changing how investors and startups bring their products to market. Three experts offered their insights at TechCrunch Disrupt.

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Littler eyeing history over money as he looks to go back-to-back at Worlds

Making history has become second nature for Luke Littler but that does not mean he has lost any motivation to keep making more, with his sights now set on going back-to-back at the World Darts Cham...

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10 Best Black Friday Phone Deals (2025)

Now is a great time to upgrade. These Black Friday phone deals range from the Google Pixel 10 to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7.

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12 Best Black Friday Gaming Deals (2025): PS5 Pro, Viture Glasses, and More

Save on virtual display smart glasses, arcade machines, the PS5 Pro, and more. These Black Friday deals are for gamers.

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Hearn: If Paul beats AJ, it’s the end for boxing

The boxing world would come to a shuddering, and in Eddie Hearn’s view, terminal halt if Jake Paul were to beat Anthony Joshua.

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Court order: Lakers to use usual floor for Cup tilt

The Lakers will play Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Mavericks on their regular court following issues with the Cup-themed surface.

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Zelensky's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption raid

Yermak, 54, has been Zelensky's closest adviser throughout Russia's full-scale war.

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Best Home Depot Black Friday Deals for 2025

The Home Depot has added even more tools and appliance deals to its monthlong Black Friday sale, in honor of actual Black Friday.

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RSF military push for Kordofan leaves Sudan at risk of partition

RSF already has control of western Sudan in war with Sudan's army, leaving country facing potential split.

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Congratulations everyone! Starmer survives another week, and it’s only cost us £26bn | Marina Hyde

Labour can proudly say this was a budget for working people – that is, if your job happens to be prime ministerThanks to Labour’s incredible Black Friday deal, breaking manifesto policies is buy-on...

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Arthur Miller? Snore! Audiences want new plays – why are theatres too scared to stage them?

A new report suggests playwriting is in crisis after Covid, with producers retreating into safe old classics. Well, not from where I’m standingCrisis? What crisis? British Theatre Before and After...

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Tunisia hands prison terms to dozens of opposition figures

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup - but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

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Gueye red card appeal rejected with 'no reason' given

The Football Association rejected Everton's appeal against Idrissa Gueye's red card without providing an explanation, David Moyes says.

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New film adaptation of Camus’s L’Étranger opens old colonial wounds

François Ozon’s handling of classic novel draws both praise and criticism, including from the author’s daughterMore than 80 years after it was published, Albert Camus’s L’Étranger remains one of th...

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The race to regulate AI has sparked a federal vs state showdown

The fight over AI regulation isn't about the technology -- it's about whether Washington or the states get to set the rules, and what happens to consumers caught in between.

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U.S. proposes 14 sites to host 2031 Women's WC

The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games for the 2031 Women's World Cup.

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How to bet 'The Game': Breaking down all the angles of Ohio State-Michigan

Ohio State is one win away from a spot in the Big Ten title game -- but can Michigan spoil their perfect year?

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Trump pauses immigration from ‘Third World’ countries: What that means

US president's announcement comes after two National Guard members were shot and an Afghan national was named a suspect.

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‘An engineering feat’: the 26-year-old Australian making costumes for Lady Gaga

Samuel Lewis had to push his limits for the pop star’s global tour, set to hit his home town Melbourne next weekGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIt starts in a flood of red: a red-curtain...

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Bryan Brown: ‘I found rejection quite easy because I’d been a salesman’

The actor and crime novelist on telling stories, not slowing down and the lessons his mother taught himGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailBryan Brown gives a barely perceptible nod of welco...

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Jets' Boyd back in hospital with 'health issues'

Jets player Kris Boyd is back in the hospital with "health issues," he wrote in a social media post Wednesday night nearly two weeks after he was shot outside of a New York restaurant.

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Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa denials

Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday.

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State pensioners with no other income will not pay tax

The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won't have to pay income tax before 2030.

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Fungi lanterns and northern lights: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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Oh yes he is! Kiefer Sutherland dives into the world of panto

Hollywood megastars hit Leeds this year to make Tinsel Town, a feelgood festive comedy about panto. The 24 star, Rebel Wilson and more talk about their addiction to Gregg’s sausage rolls – and epic...

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O come out ye faithful: a joyful roundup of UK culture this Christmas

Beauty and the Beast or Wolf Alice? Queen Marie Antoinette or Count Arthur Strong? Come and behold: the holiday season offers stage, film, music and art that’s worth singing aboutThe 12 Beans of Ch...

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Olivia Dean fans refunded by Ticketmaster after singer criticises ‘vile’ resale practices

Ticketmaster said they would ‘lead by example’ after Dean called out companies when tickets for her North American tour appeared on resale sites at prices in excess of $1,000Ticketmaster has given...

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Changes to business rates lead to accusations of a new stealth tax

UK government has cut the pandemic-era discount on levy for small companies

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Flood deaths rise to 174 in Indonesia, surge across Southeast Asia

Authorities say 79 people remain missing and thousands of families have been displaced from their homes across Sumatra.

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Women's Lions will not play New Zealand at Eden Park

The British and Irish Lions will not play at Eden Park, New Zealand rugby's spiritual home, on their landmark first women's tour.

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War-linked assets rally on US push for peace in Ukraine

Ukraine’s bondholders are betting they can avoid taking further losses to fund the war effort

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17 Best Black Friday Deals at Best Buy (2025) on Hot Tech

Best Buy is rolling out really great deals on some of our favorite tech that we've tested this year.

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The Best Amazon Device and Kindle Black Friday Deals (2025): Paperwhite, Scribe, Echo Dot Max

Black Friday sales for Amazon gadgets have kicked off. Here are the best deals on Echo speakers, Fire TVs, and Kindles.

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Neneh Cherry, Celeste, Nadine Shah and Brian Eno join Christmas No 1 race with Palestine charity single

Lullaby, a reimagining of a traditional Palestinian song, will be released on December 12 to raise money for Choose Love’s Together for Palestine FundMusicians including Neneh Cherry, Nadine Shah,...

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The Sound of Music review – a rich, relevant revival big on the bangers

Curve theatre, LeicesterA full-throttle Maria, a memorably forlorn Captain von Trapp and the carousel of classic hits make Nikolai Foster’s production something to savourYou know what to expect fro...

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Death toll from flooding in southern Thailand reaches at least 145

Human toll rises as flooding leaves trail of damage and causes severe disruption, leaving thousands of people stranded.

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Unimportant monuments, a bass-player’s buildings and macabre Rego unleashed – the week in art

Artists turn from the heroic to the everyday, Paula Rego gives everyone a fright and a stealth wealth still life is subtly revealing – all in your weekly dispatchMonument to the UnimportantWith the...

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My family’s excitement about Outer Worlds 2 was short-lived | Dominik Diamond

It’s always crushing when a wildly anticipated game turns out to be a dud, but this RPG’s awful story and clunky dialogue gave my son and I something to talk about It was an exciting November for t...

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After a career as an environment writer, here’s what I have learned

Paul Brown looks back at his career reporting on the climate crisis, failed summit and nuclear power – and how to do it wellPaul Brown was the Guardian’s environment correspondent from 1989 until 2...

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Best Black Friday Laptop Deals (2025): MacBooks, Gaming Laptops, and More

Some of the best MacBooks, Chromebooks, and gaming laptops I've reviewed this year have steep discounts for Black Friday.

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What is F1's new tyre rule for Qatar GP and how will it impact race?

While the three-way battle for Formula 1's Drivers' Championship inevitably takes centre stage at the Qatar Grand Prix, the season's penultimate event also features a specific tyre rule in place fo...

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A Child’s Christmas in Wales review – exquisite Dylan Thomas adaptation has magic in every scene

The Lucky Chance, FromeJoy radiates from the stage as an ensemble cast from the Emma Rice Company bring Thomas’s twinkling poem to lifeDylan Thomas’s beautiful Christmas poem has that amazing abili...

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JP Morgan boss gave go-ahead for new £3bn tower in London after UK assurances

Decision by US bank’s CEO Jamie Dimon followed trip to New York by top adviser to Keir StarmerBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe boss of JPMorgan Chase approved plan...

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More than 50 killed in deadly Sri Lanka floods: What we know so far

Cyclone Ditwah caused landslides in the central mountainous tea-growing regions of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya.

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UK energy bill payers will hand £2bn a year to EDF for new power stations

French government-owned company to receive funding for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C Business live – latest updatesUK energy bill payers will hand over £2bn a year in subsidies to EDF, the French...

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15 Best Black Friday Tech Deals (2025)

Behold the best Black Friday tech deals on WIRED-tested and approved gadgetry of all kinds.

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‘Delays inevitable’: Starmer leadership safe until May elections, say Labour MPs

While some call budget ‘tactical victory’, few MPs believe it is enough for Labour to beat ReformUK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs have said they believe Keir Starmer’s leadership is safe...

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Two away fans arrested after disorder at Aston Villa vs Young Boys

Two people have been arrested after police were assaulted by away supporters during Aston Villa’s Europa League win over Young Boys at Villa Park.

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A popular “essential” medicine may be putting unborn babies at risk

A major review across 73 countries finds that access to antiseizure medications is rising, but safe prescribing isn’t keeping pace. Valproate—linked to serious birth defects—remains widely used in...

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Venezuela explained in 10 maps and charts

Al Jazeera visualises Venezuela’s political and economic landscape, oil riches, migration crisis and tensions with US.

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India’s Olympic ambition in spotlight as Commonwealth Games build-up begins

India are expected to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games but the 2030 Commonwealth Games must first cover for past mistakes.

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Don't Get Suckered by Black Friday Laptop Deals. Just Get the MacBook Air (2025)

The Black Friday MacBook deal isn't the one you might assume it is. After testing every model, here's my advice on which to buy right now.

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6 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2025), Tested in a Tech Reviewer's Home

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

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Black Friday Deals Live 2025: We're Tracking Discounts, Trends, and More

Today is finally Black Friday, the biggest and best shopping day of the year. The WIRED Reviews team is tracking trends and discounts live.

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Tunisia hands long prison sentences to opposition, business, media figures

A court sentences suspects over charges on 'conspiracy against state security' and 'belonging to a terrorist group'.

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Tunisia hands long prison sentences to opposition, business, media figures

A court sentences suspects over charges on 'conspiracy against state security' and 'belonging to a terrorist group'.

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New Old Trafford stadium on 2035 World Cup list

Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.

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Iran to boycott FIFA 2026 World Cup draw in US over visa dispute

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being staged in United States, Canada and Mexico, with Washington DC hosting December's draw.

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Dak Prescott matched Patrick Mahomes' magic in dramatic win over Chiefs

Prescott rebounded from an early INT to push the Cowboys back into playoff contention.

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The Best Red Light Therapy Mask You Can Buy Is Currently on Sale

Shopping for CurrentBody's Black Friday deals? We've found the best bundle deals on its beauty tech gear. Grab before it's gone.

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The Best Therabody and Theragun Black Friday Deals (2025)

Therabody's Black Friday sale is live—and it's good.

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The Best Black Friday Coffee Deals (2025)

Fall is the best time for coffee deals. And the best time for coffee. Happy Black Friday.

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Kohler Black Friday Promo Code (2025): 10 Percent Off Bathroom and Kitchen

Fixtures giant Kohler has a holiday promo code for 10 percent off big orders for Black Friday 2025.

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Herman Miller Has Tempting Black Friday Discounts on Its Office Chairs

Black Friday discounts help bring down the price of the iconic Herman Miller Aeron.

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The Ninja Slushi Black Friday Deal Is the Lowest We've Seen

The Black Friday sale on this popular slushie machine is the lowest price it's been since its release.

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Israel looks at Syria as “part of a warzone”

“Israel is still in the mood of, I would say, not full-fledged war, but unrest and instability.”

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Wrexham's Cae Ras to form part of UK World Cup bid

Wrexham's Cae Ras is one of the stadiums Wales has put forward as part of the United Kingdom's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.

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Breakaway rugby tournament R360 announces delay of launch

Rugby's proposed rebel circuit R360 have announced they are delaying the launch of the tournament by two years to 2028.

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The Dell 14 Plus Just Hit a New Rock Bottom Price (2025)

With a new low price, Dell just launched the best laptop deal from Black Friday I've seen so far.

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The Oura Ring 4 Is $100 off for Black Friday

This sophisticated smart ring is marked down to just $249, and it tracks a ton of health data.

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Hong Kong tower blocks fire death toll rises to 128

Authorities say 89 bodies are unintentified and 79 people remain injured after Wednesday's blaze.

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Copa Libertadores final: Palmeiras vs Flamengo – teams, start, lineups

Palmeiras and Flamengo line up in the eighth all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final in the last nine years.

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Worker Cleared of Stealing Snacks from Office Fridge After 2 Years in Court

Boxes of Choco Pies on a shelf of a convenience store in Seoul, in October.

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Aftershocks of an Epic Art Crime Reverberate in Japan

At least four works by a famous convicted forger have been discovered in Japan. Transparency about the mistakes, however, has sparked as much curiosity as scandal.

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Hondurans Fear Unrest Ahead of Election as Trump Endorses a Candidate

On Sunday, voters will choose between a left-wing presidential candidate and two conservatives, one backed by President Trump. The results are likely to be bitterly contested.

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Africa’s forests transformed from carbon sink to carbon source, study finds

Alarming shift since 2010 means planet’s three main rainforest regions now contribute to climate breakdownAfrica’s forests have turned from a carbon sink into a carbon source, according to research...

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Power Up With This Black Friday Deal on Anker’s Best Power Bank (2025)

Anker’s best power bank is on sale for Black Friday, and this portable charger is fast and reliable.

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Poems Can Trick AI Into Helping You Make a Nuclear Weapon

It turns out all the guardrails in the world won’t protect a chatbot from meter and rhyme.

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Proposed R360 series delays launch until 2028

R360, the proposed global rugby series targetting the game's top stars, has pushed back its launch date two years to 2028, raising doubts over the project's viability.

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“No justification [for Israeli] field execution” in occupied West Bank

Mustafa Barghouti on the “extrajudicial killing” of two Palestinian men by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.

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Best Black Friday Google Pixel Deals (2025)

Score hundreds off the new Pixel 10 range, or snag a discounted Pixel Watch 4 or Pixel Buds.

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Bring Wi-Fi Home for the Holidays With Netgear’s Black Friday Deals (2025)

Be a Wi-Fi winner this Black Friday with deliciously deep discounts on some of Netgear's best mesh router systems, including my top pick.

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'Scared and desperate' - the South Africans who claim they were duped by Zuma's daughter to fight for Russia

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

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Best Black Friday Deals 2025: We've Tested Every Item and Tracked Every Price

Our Reviews team has scoured the entire internet to find the best Black Friday deals on gear we've tested and approved.

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Scientists uncover the brain’s hidden learning blocks

Princeton researchers found that the brain excels at learning because it reuses modular “cognitive blocks” across many tasks. Monkeys switching between visual categorization challenges revealed tha...

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Janse van Rensburg can play for England from 2026

Bristol centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will be a midfield option for England from November 2026 as World Rugby rules he is no longer tied to South Africa.

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‘We have to be able to ask difficult questions’: who really took the iconic Napalm Girl photo?

A controversial Netflix documentary follows an investigation into the truth behind one of the most important wartime photos ever takenIt is one of the most recognizable photographs of the 20th cent...

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Starmer facing Labour backlash over ‘sellout’ U-turn on employment rights bill – UK politics live

Minister denies unfair dismissal policy U-turn is breach of manifesto pledge but unions and Labour MPs criticise decision Good morning. Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves spent yesterday denying that L...

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Trading on CME halted after exchange hit by data centre outage

Chicago-based exchange handles futures tied to interest rates, Treasuries, energy and equities

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Scores killed as floods sweep several Asian nations

At least 80 people have died in Indonesia with another 56 dead in Sri Lanka in a week of extreme weather.

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Scientists studied 47,000 dogs on CBD and found a surprising behavior shift

Data from over 47,000 dogs reveal that CBD is most often used in older pets with chronic health issues. Long-term CBD use was linked to reduced aggression, though other anxious behaviors didn’t imp...

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Ikonika: Sad review – vocal-led new direction is a hit for the Hyperdub veteran

(Hyperdub)The dancefloor producer weaves seductive and steely lyrics with their trademark production in a convincing embrace of popSad represents a total reinvention for Ikonika, the producer, song...

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23XI vs. NASCAR trial: Why Michael Jordan & Co. want to tear up stock car racing

The antitrust suit against NASCAR goes to court on Monday, in a trial that could tear at the fabric of stock car racing as we know it.

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Sources: Oregon State to hire Shephard as coach

Oregon State has agreed to terms on a five-year deal to make Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard as the school's next head coach, per ESPN sources.

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‘I almost always play it in hiding, alone’: can anyone get into free jazz, history’s most maligned music?

Even though he’s partial to hideous noise, free jazz is mostly unknown to the Guardian’s pop critic. A new guidebook from Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore may change his mindIn the 1980s, Sonic Youth’s...

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HTRK: String of Hearts (Songs of HTRK) review – friends from Liars to Kali Malone rework their noisy gems

(Ghostly International)Sharon Van Etten, Stephen O’Malley, Perila and more transform the duo’s gloomy, sensual songs on an album of covers and remixesHTRK have been making their gloomy, sensual bra...

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David Lammy is right to slash the use of juries – it’s an open-and-shut case | Simon Jenkins

Barristers and criminals may not like the idea, but it’s key to reforming Britain’s antiquated and overloaded justice systemGaby Hinsliff: Jury trials are flawed and unwieldy – but vital for justic...

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Lachenmann: The String Quartets review – Quatuor Diotima draw you into his strange and compelling soundworld

Quatuor Diotima(Pentatone)The instruments mutter and shriek, dissolving the line between noise and music on this authoritative and fascinating discHelmut Lachenmann is 90 this week, but the event h...

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The 13 Best GoPro and Camera Deals for Black Friday (2025)

Score a great deal on our favorite action cameras, 360 cameras, and more with these Black Friday sales.

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Ukraine anti-corruption agents search home of Zelensky's top adviser

Andriy Yermak has played a crucial role in the war with Russia and is Ukraine's lead negotiator in peace talks.

bbc.com

Japan's same-sex marriage ban is constitutional, says Tokyo court

The ruling bucks a trend set by courts around Japan that had raised hopes for marriage equality.

bbc.com

'Not just waiting around for Paul and Joel': NBA scouts, execs on what's next in Philly

What is the 76ers' ceiling? How good is the Maxey-Edgecombe duo? We talked to league insiders about the new era in Philly.

espn.com

Bird flu’s surprising heat tolerance has scientists worried

Researchers discovered why bird flu can survive temperatures that stop human flu in its tracks. A key gene, PB1, gives avian viruses the ability to replicate even at fever-level heat. Mice experime...

sciencedaily.com

Death Toll Rises to 128 in Hong Kong High-Rise Fire

Smoke rose from the Wang Fuk Court complex on Thursday. The fire that broke out there on Wednesday was Hong Kong’s deadliest in decades.

nytimes.com

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, reasons for hope for each team

The Lightning, Wild and Kings make a jump, while the Penguins, Jets and Blackhawks fall.

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In Geneva and Pokrovsk, Ukraine fights Trump peace plan and Putin’s troops

Zelenskyy described the simultaneous military and diplomatic pressure as 'one of the hardest moments in our history'.

aljazeera.com

Australia’s ‘protestival’: kayaks, music, a push for climate change action – and the risk of arrest

Fossil fuel protesters are making their annual pilgrimage to the NSW city of Newcastle to draw attention to climate policy failure. Police will be there too, with a ‘zero tolerance approach’Get our...

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Trump says US will 'permanently pause' migration from 'third world countries'

The president did not name which countries would be affected, but vowed to remove anyone "not a net asset" to the US.

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LIVE: Israel bombs Syria, Gaza after extrajudicial killings in West Bank

At least 12 Syrians killed in Israeli attacks after two unarmed Palestinians murdered in occupied West Bank's Jenin.

aljazeera.com

Russian space agency says cosmodrome damaged after joint launch with US

Authorities say the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Russia's only launch site for crewed missions, will be restored 'very soon'.

aljazeera.com

Beyond the negative headlines, some truly good things came out of Cop30

In this week’s newsletter: Ultimately, climate progress will come from real-world action, and this year’s summit made some promising strides on that front• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your...

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Bog People: A Working-Class Anthology of Folk Horror review – dark tales with a sting

This collection of macabre stories set across England explores class, hierarchy and the enduring nature of inequalityFolk horror may have had a dramatic resurgence in recent years, but it has alway...

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Sri Lanka landslides, floods death toll rises to 56, offices, schools shut

The government announces the closing of all government offices and schools as weather conditions grow worse.

aljazeera.com

Polluted air quietly erases the benefits of exercise

Long-term inhalation of toxic air appears to dull the protective power of regular workouts, according to a massive global study spanning more than a decade and over a million adults. While exercise...

sciencedaily.com

Sri Lanka on High Alert as Cyclone Death Toll Reaches 56

Storm damage in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, on Friday.

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Trump suspends immigration from ‘Third World’, orders review of green cards

Green card applications from 'countries of concern' will be reviewed after Afghan national named as shooting suspect.

aljazeera.com

TV tonight: abandoned dogs seek loving homes in a heartwarming festive special

Luna the labradoodle and Chico the bulldog need new owners for life, not just for Christmas. Plus: trippy tea sparks upset in Return to Paradise. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Channel 4Teen...

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Australia captain Cummins and Hazlewood to miss second Ashes Test

Australia captain Pat Cummins and fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood will sit out another Ashes Test with injury while opening batter Usman Khawaja has been retained in an unchanged squad for the second...

skysports.com

Israeli forces, Syrians clash in Damascus countryside; casualties reported

Local sources tell Al Jazeera that three people were killed, others wounded in Israeli strikes on the town of Beit Jinn.

aljazeera.com

UK rejects visa for girl left destitute in Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa

Lati-Yana Brown’s parents had asked for application to be expedited so she could join them in UK after house ruinedAn eight-year-old girl left destitute in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa has been...

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‘A step-change’: tech firms battle for undersea dominance with submarine drones

As navies seek to counter submarines and protect cables, startups and big defence companies fight to lead marketFlying drones used during the Ukraine war have changed land battle tactics for ever....

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Many ships found breaching pollution limits despite tighter controls

Researchers using aircraft to sample exhaust plumes say infringements persist – even in stricter zonesA new study has found that a significant proportion of ships are breaching air pollution limits...

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Informative, beautiful and deeply human: it’s time to cheer the underrated art of illustration | Oliver Jeffers

We do judge books by their covers. Illustrations spark young imaginations, solve problems, present information - and shape our world, says the children’s author on National Illustration DaySince th...

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Why Starmer’s desire to govern as ‘Mr Rules’ is bound to fail | Andy Beckett

In the face of multiple crises, disruptive technology and populism, making Britain orderly again is an impossible goalThis Labour government loves rules. Fiscal rules, stability rules, investment r...

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Kabayel: I'm the best fight for Usyk!

Agit Kabayel is adamant that he is the best opponent for unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

skysports.com

Firefighting at Hong Kong blaze ends with deaths over 90, dozens missing

Police arrest three construction company officials on suspicion of manslaughter linked to the building renovation.

aljazeera.com

Eramus says world rugby needs a 'strong Wales'

Double World Cup-winning South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus says the global game needs a strong Wales rugby nation.

bbc.com

Anduril’s autonomous weapons stumble in tests and combat, WSJ reports

Defense tech startup Anduril Industries has faced numerous setbacks during testing of its autonomous weapons systems, according to new reporting by the WSJ. The problems cited include more than a d...

techcrunch.com

Experience: I was stabbed in the back with a real knife while performing Julius Caesar

Our student theatre group had the bright idea of using actual knives on stage for authenticity. The blade missed my aorta by about a centimetreAs someone committed to my craft, I’ve always bel...

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‘I knew in my head we were dying’: the last voyage of the Scandies Rose – podcast

When a fishing boat left port in Alaska in December 2019 with an experienced crew, an icy storm was brewing. What happened to them shows why deep sea fishing is one of the most dangerous profession...

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‘Our underachieving careers make the friendship easier’: Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater on Blue Moon and their 32-year friendship

As they launch their 10th film together, the actor and director look back on how their stellar careers have progressed in tandem, through co-stars’ addictions and Hollywood pressures‘I like this, i...

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‘Is this doable?’: why political paralysis threatens an ambitious Brussels arts complex

Kanal is 95% complete and on schedule but plans to slash its budget mean conversation around its opening have moved from ‘when’ to ‘if’A year before its scheduled opening on 28 November 2026, build...

theguardian.com

JPMorgan’s Dimon approved London tower after UK assurances

Sir Keir Starmer’s business envoy visited US bank boss in New York last week

ft.com

The housing crisis is pushing Gen Z into crypto and economic nihilism

Locked out of home ownership, young adults are turning to risky financial behaviour

ft.com

Brazil offers lesson in winning the ‘Taco’ trade

Global politicians need to understand that White House policy is driven by melodrama and instinct

ft.com

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says states should retain power to regulate AI

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox tells NPR's Steve Inskeep why he wants states to regulate artificial intelligence.

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Texas GOP redistricting map banks on Latino support, but polls warn it's a risky bet

A Republican redistricting plan in Texas bets that Latinos will vote for the GOP with as much, or more, enthusiasm as they did in 2024. New polling suggests that's a risky bet.

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Hidden mitochondrial DNA damage may be a missing link in disease

Researchers identified a new, sticky form of mitochondrial DNA damage that builds up at dramatically higher levels than in nuclear DNA. These lesions disrupt energy production and activate stress-r...

sciencedaily.com

Transfer rumors, news: Man City to rival Arsenal for rising Spain star Mendoza

Arsenal may have to compete with Manchester City to sign Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

espn.com

UK signals expansion of short-term debt market in ‘radical’ borrowing shift

Government considers increasing issuance of Treasury bills as demand for longer-term bonds fades

ft.com

Is China winning the innovation race?

Once the world’s factory, Beijing’s relentless focus on R&D means the country has become the world’s laboratory

ft.com

Death toll in Hong Kong blaze rises to at least 94

Emergency services work to extinguish what is Chinese territory’s deadliest fire in its modern history

ft.com

National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC

Sarah Beckstrom, 20, succumbed to her injuries, while a second guardsman remains in critical condition, Donald Trump says.

bbc.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,373

Here are the key events from day 1,373 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

aljazeera.com

What we know about shooting of National Guard in Washington DC

Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in a critical condition.

bbc.com

Trump says one National Guard soldier shot near White House has died

US president says second National Guard member 'fighting for his life' after attack a day earlier in Washington, DC.

aljazeera.com

Pakistan’s Quiet Coup

The making of a new model of military rule.

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