Zillow drops climate risk scores after agents complained of lost sales
The move is a loss for homebuyers, who through Zillow had ready access to a property's climate risks scores from First Street.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-12-01
Children reaching UK by small boat face sim card mouth searches
Home Office accused of putting criminality before dignity with rule seeking intelligence on people-smugglersChildren who arrive in the UK on small boats could be searched to check if they are conce...
theguardian.com
US Senator Chuck Schumer receives bomb threats at three offices in New York
Threatening emails say '2020 election was rigged', echoing Trump's false claims about the vote.
aljazeera.com
Trump to host Rwanda, DRC leaders at White House to sign peace agreement
Meeting to build on earlier agreements to end fighting in eastern DRC, which has persisted throughout talks.
aljazeera.com
'Here we go' - what's it like to make your NFL debut?
After dreaming of playing in the NFL, Charlie Smyth says making his debut for the New Orleans Saints was "the moment I've been waiting for".
bbc.com
Nvidia announces new open AI models and tools for autonomous driving research
Nvidia continues its push into physical AI with the release of a new reasoning world model and other tools for physical AI.
techcrunch.com
What is AI? (Grades 5-8)
This article is for students grades 5-8. What is AI? Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a type of technology that helps machines and computers have “thinking” abilities similar to humans. Devices u...
nasa.gov
Trump Becomes the Wild Card in Razor-Thin Honduras Election
A campaign poster for Nasry Asfura, the right-wing candidate backed by President Trump, last month on a street in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
nytimes.com
Hong Kong says deficient netting spread deadly Wang Fuk blaze
Police say substandard fire-resistant netting was responsible for spreading the fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court.
aljazeera.com
South African radio DJ among five charged over Russia recruitment plot
The group has been charged under a law which prohibits people from joining foreign armies.
bbc.com
The illusion of Western peacemaking
When peacemaking ignores truth, it risks turning war crimes into opinion and genocide into a story with two sides.
aljazeera.com
Cameroon’s opposition leader Anicet Ekane dies in military detention
Veteran politician Anicet Ekane's death sparks accusations of medical neglect and intensifies post-election crisis.
aljazeera.com
Is the US preparing for war with Venezuela?
BBC Verify has tracked US assets in the Caribbean Sea, after military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats.
bbc.com
Iran sentences award-winning director Jafar Panahi to year in prison for ‘propaganda activities’
Iranian film-maker won Cannes film festival’s Palme D’Or prize earlier this year for It Was Just an AccidentIran has sentenced the Palme d’Or-winning film-maker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year...
theguardian.com
Zelenskyy says US peace plan ‘looks better’ with new revisions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke optimistically about revising the plan to end its war with Russia.
aljazeera.com
Sutton's predictions v Tailenders host Felix White
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Felix White - and AI - with his predictions for the midweek Premier League fixtures.
bbc.com
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for moneyThe UK is hoping to secure an agreement within weeks to rejoin the EU’s flagship student mobi...
theguardian.com
Palestine wins first match over Qatar at FIFA Arab Cup
Palestine defeated host nation Qatar 1-0 in the team’s first match of the 2025 Arab Cup.
aljazeera.com
How Britain’s ‘fiercely independent’ fiscal watchdog came undone
Tensions with ministers predated the Budget data leak that cost Richard Hughes his job — and there was relief at his exit
ft.com
Dujardin's Olympic gold-winning horse Valegro dies
Charlotte Dujardin pays tribute to her three-time Olympic gold medal-winning horse Valegro, who has been put down.
bbc.com
How Ukraine turned into the world’s drone testing lab
The use of drones in the Russia-Ukraine war has revolutionised an industry of death and destruction.
aljazeera.com
Construction workers are cashing in on the AI boom
"I pinch myself going to work every day," one 51-year-old says of his new supervisor role overseeing 200 workers at a data center site.
techcrunch.com
Dozens missing as deadly landslide hits two boats in Peru
Rescue efforts in Peru's central Ucayali region are being hindered by strong currents on the river, one official said.
bbc.com
Data center energy demand forecasted to soar nearly 300% through 2035
New planned data centers promise to consume even more energy than expected. Meanwhile, a grid monitor is blaming such growth for high electricity prices.
techcrunch.com
Attorney general urges Nigel Farage to apologise over alleged racism and antisemitism
Exclusive: Richard Hermer, a senior Jewish minister, says Reform leader ‘clearly deeply hurt’ many people with his alleged behaviourThe UK’s top law officer, one of the most senior Jewish governmen...
theguardian.com
Draper pulls out of UTS final as he delays return
Jack Draper delays his comeback from an arm injury as he pulls out of this weekend's Ultimate Tennis Showdown grand final in London.
bbc.com
Floods kill at least 1,100 people across south and south-east Asia – video
Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel as they raced to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed more than 1,100 people across four countries in Asia.Millions of people hav...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on OBR v the Treasury: ministers have embraced the theatre of errors | Editorial
The government is trapped between Labour’s instincts and bond traders’ demands. Sensible fixes exist, but require imagination ministers have yet shownThe confected frenzy splashed across the mornin...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on men’s health: the needs of different groups can only be addressed in a functioning system | Editorial
The specific health issues faced by boys and men deserve attention. But waiting lists stand in the way of improvementMen, on average, have lower life expectancy than women – by around four years in...
theguardian.com
‘The current could kill an elephant’: Asia flood survivors describe escaping with their lives
From Thailand to Indonesia, torrential flooding has carried away people’s possessions, homes and livesHow cyclones and monsoon rains converged to devastate parts of Asia – visual guideAminah Ali, 6...
theguardian.com
Draper pulls out of UTS London Grand Final
British No 1 Jack Draper has pulled out of this week's UTS London Grand Final in a further delay to his return from injury.
skysports.com
Kai Erikson, Sociologist Who Probed Invisible Scars of Disasters, Dies at 94
A professor at Yale, he immersed himself in communities after catastrophic events like Three Mile Island, the Exxon Valdez oil spill and Hurricane Katrina.
nytimes.com
Jamaica secures $6.7bn for hurricane recovery and reconstruction plan
Up to $3.6bn in government financing included, with major contributions from global financial institutions.
aljazeera.com
Stevenson eyes fourth weight title against Lopez
Shakur Stevenson will aim to become a four-weight world champion when he faces WBO light-welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez in New York on 31 January.
bbc.com
Your Party faces proxy war between supporters of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, insiders warn
While members’ vote avoids one-to-one leadership race, battle continues ‘for the soul of the party’Your Party faces a potential proxy war between supporters of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana after...
theguardian.com
UK special forces chiefs covered up Afghanistan war crimes, inquiry told
Senior military leaders suppressed reports of potential war crimes by elite troops, whistleblower testifies.
aljazeera.com
When F1 title has gone to a final-race three-way fight
BBC Sport looks back at previous occasions when three drivers have gone into the final race of the season with a chance of winning the F1 title.
bbc.com
Trump says Israel must seek ‘strong and true dialogue’ with Syria
Donald Trump warns against actions that could 'interfere with Syria’s evolution' amid new Israeli incursion, strikes.
aljazeera.com
Usyk wants Wilder next as 'Bronze Bomber' opens door for world title fight
Oleksandr Usyk wants to defend his world heavyweight titles against Deontay Wilder, who has welcomed a fight against the unified world champion.
skysports.com
How the standoff between Rachel Reeves and the OBR unfolded
Treasury’s independent economic forecaster says outlook for economy rosier than chancellor led everyone to believeOBR chair quits after inquiry into early release of Reeves’s budgetUK politics live...
theguardian.com
Scarlett Johansson says she was pressed to remove Holocaust narrative from directing debut
A backer of Eleanor the Great, about a woman who pretends to be a Holocaust survivor, dropped out after Johansson refused to make changesScarlett Johansson has said she was pressed to remove Holoca...
theguardian.com
What a political birthrate divide could mean for the future
Several studies suggest that people in red states have more babies than those in blue states. A new report from a conservative-leaning group says that could have implications for politics and culture.
npr.org
Steve Cohen moves closer to gaining lucrative New York City casino licence
Hedge fund manager wins approval from key regulatory board to build gambling complex
ft.com
Sagittarius B2 Molecular Cloud
The Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured glowing cosmic dust heated by very young massive stars in unprecedented detail in this image of the Sagittarius B2 (...
nasa.gov
Does Congress see war crimes in Venezuela?
Amid reports Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan boat, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine about how Congress is handling oversight of the Pentagon.
npr.org
‘Mansplaining’ was once a contender for word of the year. Here’s why we should stop using it
‘Rage bait’ is Oxford word of the year in 2025. But I think we should be able to decommission words that have brought more trouble than they’re worth, starting with the 2015 runner-upThe Oxford wor...
theguardian.com
Has Rachel Reeves been economical with the truth? – The Latest
Keir Starmer has been pushed to defend his chancellor after she was accused of lying in the run-up to the autumn budget. Rachel Reeves is alleged to have misled the public by citing bleak economic...
theguardian.com
Jorja Smith’s label requests share of royalties from ‘AI-cloned’ TikTok viral song
Uncredited vocals on song I Run by British dance act Haven alleged to infringe copyright as impersonation of SmithJorja Smith’s record label has called for a share of the royalties from a TikTok-vi...
theguardian.com
Eagles OC's house gets egged after loss to Bears
The New Jersey home of Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was vandalized with eggs early Saturday morning, following the team's loss to the Bears, police said.
espn.com
Your Party's antics assume a luxury the left does not have: time | Owen Jones
The project could still be a beacon of hope but legal spats, public denunciations and an obsession with internal process must be consigned to the pastFour months is a long time in the history of th...
theguardian.com
Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.
bbc.com
Marty Supreme review – Timothée Chalamet a smash in spectacular screwball ping-pong nightmare
Following every dizzying spin of Chalamet’s table tennis hustler, Josh Safdie’s whip-crack comedy serves sensational shots – and a smart return by Gwyneth PaltrowThis new film from Josh Safdie has...
theguardian.com
OpenAI’s investment into Thrive Holdings is its latest circular deal
Analysts will be watching to see if Thrive-owned firms actually succeed in building long-term profitable businesses using OpenAI’s tech, or if the result is really just pumped up valuations based o...
techcrunch.com
What we’re reading: Geoff Dyer, Andrew Michael Hurley, Marcia Hutchinson and Guardian readers on the books they enjoyed in November
Writers and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the commentsI finally got round to Thoreau’s Journal. It is determinedly down-to-earth a...
theguardian.com
US, UK agree to zero tariffs on medicines; UK commits to higher spending
The deal involves a major change in how the UK values drugs and will apply to all new medicines, not just US ones.
aljazeera.com
Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.
bbc.com
Sources: WNBA offering max salary base of $1M
The WNBA's latest proposal to the players union includes a maximum salary base of $1 million, sources told ESPN's Alexa Philippou. The new offer reflects incremental increases from the league's pre...
espn.com
From war to winter: Gaza couple wait to welcome baby in flooded tent
Samar and Abdulrahman had everything ready for their baby. But rains ruined their plans, as they try to survive in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
I want to fight Wilder next - Usyk
Unified heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk names Deontay Wilder as the preferred opponent for his next fight.
bbc.com
Children forced to take up jobs to help their families survive in Gaza
As families struggle to make ends meet during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, many children have been forced to work.
aljazeera.com
Lopez vs Stevenson showdown confirmed in New York
Teofimo Lopez will defend his WBO super-lightweight title against Shakur Stevenson in New York on January 31.
skysports.com
Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey prosecutor
An appeals court disqualified Alina Habba, Trump's former personal attorney, from serving as US Attorney for New Jersey.
bbc.com
Seriously review – headstands, bananas and a dog watching porn reveal photography’s silly side
Sprüth Magers, LondonFrom a girl chewing gum to a colourless cheeseburger, you can’t help but smile as artists including Cindy Sherman and Sarah Lucas make political points with bizarre humourAn ex...
theguardian.com
Indonesia races to find missing after massive floods, landslides
More than 1,000 people have died in floods and landslides across south Asia after days of tropical storms.
aljazeera.com
Does Labour have a death wish or does it secretly enjoy the agony of self-sabotage?
Keir Starmer may be keen to move on from the budget megashambles, but chaos is hardwired into his partyFreud has a word for it. Thanatos. Up till now it’s been tempting to give Labour the benefit o...
theguardian.com
Nvidia’s $2B Synopsys bet tightens its grip on the chip-design stack
The $2 billion investment in Synopsys, which makes software and components for designing semiconductor chips, deepens their existing partnership at a time when analysts scrutinize circular AI-indus...
techcrunch.com
World champion Zhao makes fine start to UK campaign
Reigning world champion Zhao Xintong makes a superb start to his UK Championship campaign with a dominant first-round victory over compatriot Long Zehuang.
bbc.com
Amazon’s AI chatbot Rufus drove sales on Black Friday
On Black Friday, Amazon sessions that resulted in a sale were up 100% in the U.S. when the AI chatbot Rufus was used. They only increased by 20% when Rufus wasn't used.
techcrunch.com
BP scraps plans for Teesside hydrogen and carbon capture scheme
Move by oil major paves way for data centre at former steel site
ft.com
‘There was rage and pain and iron in him’: Patrick Marber on the great hits – and fond smokes – he had with Tom Stoppard
The director worked with theatre colossus Tom Stoppard on two smash hits. Here, he remembers their heated rehearsals, the night they stayed up watching Jaws – and the last four cigarettes they smok...
theguardian.com
Ukraine seeks to shore up support in Brussels, Paris
Senior US officials will meet President Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, two days after US-Ukraine peace talks in Florida.
aljazeera.com
Tulip Siddiq says Bangladesh jail term is 'unfair'
The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.
bbc.com
Pope Leo XIV prays for peace in Lebanon and the Levant
Pope Leo stopped at one of Lebanon’s most important Christian sites.
aljazeera.com
How AI PR startup Clipbook won Mark Cuban’s investment from a cold email
Adam Joseph was shocked when Mark Cuban replied to his email with an inquisition full of questions.
techcrunch.com
Which drivers are set to win 2025's team-mate head-to-heads?
Formula 1's 2025 grid features eight new driver pairings and so the battles for supremacy at each team are set to prove particularly fascinating this year.
skysports.com
Mateta's Crystal Palace contract talks stall
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta's long-term future is uncertain as talks stall over a new contract.
bbc.com
Hole in Antarctic ozone layer shrinks to smallest since 2019, scientists say
EU’s Copernicus monitoring service hails ‘reassuring sign’ of progress observed this year in hole’s size and durationThe hole in the ozone layer over the Antarctic this year was the smallest and sh...
theguardian.com
Jackson Hastings: Mum’s death “fuels me to become better”
This year was supposed to be the best of Jackson Hastings' life after becoming a father in April when his daughter Scottie was born.
skysports.com
Afghan suspect in DC National Guard attack appeared to suffer personal crisis
Rahmanullah Lakanwal an Afghan national, is accused of shooting two National Guard soldiers on November 26. One of those soldiers, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, died from her wounds.
npr.org
Starmer accused of creating new welfare trap by scrapping two-child benefit cap
Labour warned larger families now have ‘substantial’ incentive to claim sickness benefits in order to gain fully from the change
ft.com
OBR says inadvertent budget leak is ‘worst failure’ in its 15-year history
Investigation finds organisation’s leadership over many years was to blame for error, and similar breach happened earlier this yearPolitics live –latest updatesBritain’s budget watchdog has said th...
theguardian.com
Shock in Cameroon as 74-year-old opposition firebrand dies in detention
Anicet Ekane's lawyer says the family was given little explanation - "his wife was just presented the corpse".
bbc.com
Josh Brolin on Donald Trump: ‘There’s no greater genius than him in marketing’
The actor met the future president while making Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, and says he is ‘not scared’ of himActor Josh Brolin says President Trump was a “different guy” when he first met him...
theguardian.com
New footage: Enzo in an offside position for Chelsea's goal against Arsenal
Sky Sports' Sam Blitz explains why Trevoh Chalobah's goal against Arsenal shouldn't have stood at Stamford Bridge.
skysports.com
‘We’re true guardians of the forest’: quilombola community near Belém demand land rights and recognition
Short boat ride from Cop30 host, Afro-descendant residents of Menino Jesus say their voices are not being heardWalk through the conference centre where the recent UN climate talks were held and rep...
theguardian.com
OBR report says Budget leak error also led to early Spring Statement access
Probe looked into why Economic and Fiscal Outlook was released ahead of chancellor’s speech
ft.com
‘We didn’t think Back to the Future sounded plausible – or good’: Huey Lewis and the News on The Power of Love
‘I told the producers I didn’t know how to do a song for a film – and added that, frankly, I didn’t fancy writing one called Back to the Future. They said, “No problem, just give us one of your son...
theguardian.com
Brundle's verdict on McLaren 'gamble' and title race ahead of Abu Dhabi finale
We celebrated the release of ‘F1’ the movie in Times Square New York back in June this year, but I’m not sure any script could compete with what’s happening for real right now.
skysports.com
All Black Ioane in line for Leinster debut against Quins
New Zealand centre Rieko Ioane might make his Leinster debut in Saturday's Investec Champions Cup opener against Harlequins.
bbc.com
India orders phone makers to pre-install state-owned web safety app: Report
Directive gives companies 90 days to ensure Sanchar Saathi app is pre-installed on new mobile phones.
aljazeera.com
US stocks drop at start of key month for markets
S&P and Nasdaq fall as investors await US economic data and Fed’s next interest rate decision
ft.com
The Marvellous Miniature Workshop review – like all your Christmasses come at once
In the BBC’s latest reality show, model-makers recreate people’s most poignant places … only teeny weeny. Despite sounding like a total reach, it is endlessly charming and incredibly emotional. Let...
theguardian.com
What is the UK’s new socialist Your Party, which is beset with infighting?
Rift between leaders was laid bare at inaugural conference for party cofounded by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
aljazeera.com
At least 80 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 so far
Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns so far this year.
techcrunch.com
Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public
The Tories have accused the government of lying about the state of the public finances ahead of the Budget.
bbc.com
James Cameron says AI actors are ‘horrifying to me’
Avatar director, known for his advocacy of new technology, told interviewer generative AI performance puts ‘all human experience into a blender’Avatar director James Cameron has called AI actors “h...
theguardian.com
Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam Have Killed Over 1,200. Here’s What to Know.
Evacuating the body of a flood victim in Tanah Datar, in the West Sumatra province of Indonesia, on Monday.
nytimes.com
London Spirit name Knight as women's general manager
Former England captain Heather Knight has been appointed as general manager of London Spirit's women's team after opting out of playing in the 2026 edition of The Hundred.
bbc.com
Michigan rises to No. 3 in AP Top 25 men's poll
Michigan jumped to No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll Monday as rival Michigan State and Iowa State both climbed into the top 10.
espn.com
QB recruit Huhn following Franklin to Va. Tech
QB Troy Huhn, a former Penn State pledge and ESPN's No. 10 pocket passer in the 2026 cycle, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech, reuniting with coach James Franklin.
espn.com
Yafai targets world title after Rodriguez drug test controversy
Galal Yafai will get a world title shot after it emerged that his lone professional conqueror Francisco Rodriguez failed a drug test.
skysports.com
‘It would take 11 seconds to hit the ground’: the roughneck daredevils who built the Empire State Building
They wrestled steel beams, hung off giant hooks and tossed red hot rivets – all while ‘strolling on the thin edge of nothingness’. Now the 3,000 unsung heroes who raised the famous skyscraper are f...
theguardian.com
Flock Uses Overseas Gig Workers to Build Its Surveillance AI
An accidental leak revealed that Flock, which has cameras in thousands of US communities, is using workers in the Philippines to review and classify footage.
wired.com
World record holder Duplantis set for London return
World record holder Armad Duplantis confirms he will return to the London Stadium for the first time in eight years in 2026.
bbc.com
Arundell wins wing war & Curry sees yellow - Prem talking points
Bath flier Henry Arundell's face-off with wing rival Noah Caluori was an intriguing battle as the Prem returned from an autumn lay-off
bbc.com
‘No party on the planet was safe from Hoggy rocking up!’: Irvine Welsh on his friend Pam Hogg
‘I spent the 90s with Pam – clubbing and partying in the way those times demanded. What I saw was a truly groundbreaking artist, and a life marked by independence, courage and kindness’• Pam Hogg,...
theguardian.com
Best Cyber Monday Google Pixel Deals (2025)
This Cyber Monday, score hundreds off the new Pixel 10 range, or snag a discounted Pixel Watch 4 or Pixel Buds.
wired.com
Men's AP Top 25 poll Week 4 reaction: What to know about every team
The fourth in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.
espn.com
UK pulls $1.15bn loan to Mozambique gas project after climate and terror concerns
TotalEnergies scheme became lightning rod for terror in region, and was accused of violating human rightsBusiness live –latest updatesThe UK government has pulled a controversial $1.15bn (£870m) lo...
theguardian.com
Ajax abandon match due to fireworks
Ajax are forced to halt their Dutch League match against Groningen and later abandon due to supporters igniting fireworks and flares.
bbc.com
Russia-Ukraine war live: Four killed in Dnipro, Witkoff heading to Moscow
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue even as diplomatic efforts to end the war gain momentum.
aljazeera.com
What does Netanyahu want to be pardoned for and is it possible?
The Israeli prime minister is facing corruption charges that could see him sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
aljazeera.com
Spain and Barcelona star Bonmati ruled out for months with leg fracture
Three-time Ballon D'Or winner sustains injury in training with Spain before women's Nations League final second leg.
aljazeera.com
Pillion rides off with top prize at British independent film awards
The gay BDSM biker romance won best film at the Bifas, tying with Iraq war drama Warfare for most awards on four eachGay BDSM biker romance Pillion took the top prize at the British independent fil...
theguardian.com
Red Bull regret comments after Antonelli receives death threats
Red Bull say they "sincerely regret" comments made at the Qatar Grand Prix that led to Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli receiving death threats.
bbc.com
Korea’s Coupang says data breach exposed nearly 34M customers’ personal information
E-commerce company Coupang has confirmed a massive data breach affecting 33.7 million customer accounts in South Korea.
techcrunch.com
Four dead in Russian attack as diplomatic efforts to end war continue
As US negotiating teams continue to hold talks with Moscow and Kyiv, Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue.
bbc.com
AP Top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team
The fourth in-season women's AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.
espn.com
Hong Kong Contractors Used Unsafe Netting at Fire Site, Officials Say
Green netting and bamboo scaffolding are visible on buildings at Wang Fuk Court, the Hong Kong apartment complex engulfed by fire last week.
nytimes.com
Fisk injury depletes England options in defence
Liverpool captain Grace Fisk is unavailable for England's final friendly match of the year after picking up a "small calf injury" in training.
bbc.com
Palestinian students return to class at Gaza university
After two years of war, students have returned to in-person classes at Gaza’s Islamic University.
aljazeera.com
'Saudi 1000 will be great event but I support Masters tournament on grass'
Tim Henman says the Masters 1000 event in Saudi Arabia from 2028 will be a great event but questions why there is not a similar tournament on grass.
skysports.com
A PL record in sight already?! How Thiago is thriving at Brentford
It is no surprise to see Erling Haaland leading the way in the Premier League goalscoring charts.
skysports.com
Can Celtic replace Hearts at summit as Röhl looks for Rangers reaction?
Will Martin O'Neill take Celtic top of the Premiership before saying goodbye to Celtic, and can Danny Röhl get more from his Rangers' front line?
skysports.com
History-maker Girmay signs for Iniesta's new team
History-making African cyclist Biniam Girmay signs for NSN Cycling - the new team co-owned by World Cup winner Andres Iniesta.
bbc.com
Bangladesh sentences British MP, Sheikh Hasina’s niece to prison
The former leader and her niece, UK lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, were sentenced in absentia for corruption in a land deal.
aljazeera.com
Putin “shouldn’t be rewarded” in Ukraine peace plan
“There is a real attitude of fatigue with the [Russia-Ukraine] war.”
aljazeera.com
Wild chimps consume more alcohol than anyone expected
Chimpanzees naturally ingest surprising amounts of alcohol from ripe, fermenting fruit. Careful measurements show that their typical fruit diet can equal one to two human drinks each day. This supp...
sciencedaily.com
Keir Starmer admits he planned to break manifesto pledge on income tax
PM defends last week’s Budget and says ‘there was no misleading’ about economic forecasts
ft.com
20 Best Cyber Monday 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.
wired.com
Recovery under way after floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand
Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand leave more than 1,000 dead, thousands missing and millions displaced.
aljazeera.com
Why is Blackburn vs Ipswich being replayed?
The Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn and Ipswich will be replayed at Ewood Park on Tuesday December 2. Here's a reminder of why.
skysports.com
The best children’s books of 2025
A new read-aloud favourite, doughnuts with world-conquering ambitions, high fantasy from Katherine Rundell, and moreThis year’s standout works for children include joyous picture books, gloriously...
theguardian.com
Son of the Soil review – bone-crunching Lagos revenge thriller with bruising swagger
Razaaq Adoti writes and stars in this scrappy gangland action romp, mixing Nollywood energy with bloody set pieces and a dash of 80s-style gritYou have to respect an action film that has its protag...
theguardian.com
Mark Elder: Building the Future of Spacewalking for Artemis and Beyond
For more than 25 years, Mark Elder has helped make human spaceflight safe and possible. As the International Space Station EVA hardware manager in the Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Office within th...
nasa.gov
Zelensky Turns to Europe After Talks With U.S. Officials
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and President Emmanuel Macron of France met in Paris on Monday, kicking off a week of diplomatic talks to end the war with Russia.
nytimes.com
Pastor and new bride abducted in latest Nigeria attacks
A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.
bbc.com
Swiss prosecutors file charges against Credit Suisse and UBS
Prosecutors alleged organisational ‘deficiencies’ relating to the Mozambique ‘tuna bonds’ scandal
ft.com
32 Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals (2025)
Behold the best Cyber Monday tech deals this weekend on WIRED-tested and approved gadgetry of all kinds.
wired.com
Cricket Scotland name Dawkins as men's head coach
Cricket Scotland appoint Gloucestershire assistant Owen Dawkins as their new men's head coach.
bbc.com
Italian tennis great Pietrangeli dies aged 92
Italian tennis great Nicola Pietrangeli, a two-time French Open champion, dies at the age of 92.
bbc.com
Yen rises and bonds fall after BoJ governor hints at rate increase
Kazuo Ueda’s remarks ‘clearly signal’ possibility of tightening in December meeting, say analysts
ft.com
What Jamaica Wants After Deadly Hurricane? Visit Us, Island Says.
Kellanie Kerr working by flashlight at a tourist shop this month in Negril, Jamaica.
nytimes.com
What Jamaica Wants After Deadly Hurricane? Visit Us, Island Says.
Kellanie Kerr working by flashlight at a tourist shop this month in Negril, Jamaica.
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Why Is the ‘City of Baths’ Running Out of Bathhouses?
Two of the Art Nouveau pools at Gellért Bath.
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Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 500
Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured, after a cyclone hit the region.
bbc.com
Israel’s genocidal war forces Gaza children into work as breadwinners
Children as young as eight have been pushed to work for their families’ survival, losing their education and childhood.
aljazeera.com
Paddington musical in the West End is practically paw-fect, say theatre critics
Michael Bond’s beloved bear is the star of an eagerly anticipated new show at the Savoy theatre in London. Here is what the critics thoughtPaddington is brought to life with state-of-the-art animat...
theguardian.com
New brain imaging breakthrough reveals clues to Parkinson’s
A high-speed “zap-and-freeze” method is giving scientists their clearest view yet of how brain cells send messages. By freezing tissue at the instant a signal fires, researchers revealed how synapt...
sciencedaily.com
Starmer to defend Reeves after claims that some ministers feel she misled them ahead of budget – UK politics live
Prime minister to give speech after report that some ministers are unhappy over handling of the budgetGood morning. At Westminster there used to be a theory about budgets that, if they were well re...
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How cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide
Extreme weather has killed more than 1,000 people across southern and south-eastern Asia as cyclones turbocharged rain systems across the regionDevastating floods hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia...
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Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura leads Honduras race, early trends show
Nasry Asfura holds a narrow lead over his rival Salvador Nasralla, with about 40 percent of the votes counted.
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'I was absolutely buzzing' - Smyth on NFL debut
Down man Charlie Smyth says he was "absolutely buzzing" for his NFL debut for New Orleans Saints in their defeat to Miami Dolphins.
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Israelis protest against Netanyahu’s pardon request
Hundreds of Israelis in Tel Aviv protested against Benjamin Netanyahu’s pardon request for his corruption trial.
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Serena Williams says conversations around Black women in sport have 'changed'
Tennis great Serena Williams has said that conversations around Black women in sport have "changed".
skysports.com
🏈 CFB Power Ranks: Texas Tech into top five
What were the biggest surprises from each top 25 team this season?
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Wood-burning stoves could face partial ban in Labour’s updated environment plan
Exclusive: Pollution targets set out alongside nature recovery projects to allay concerns over housebuildingWood-burning stoves are likely to face tighter restrictions in England under new pollutio...
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Why won’t Marvel let Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine retire in peace?
The actor himself has promised to accept all future cameos as the beloved claw-gremlin, but this will only wear out his superpowersThere was once a time when Hugh Jackman Wolverine cameos made a so...
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Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions | George Monbiot
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courtsHow do you reckon our political system works? Perhaps som...
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Men's Feast Week lessons: Michigan No. 1? St. John's, Florida in trouble?
From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a top-25 showdown in New York, here's what we learned last week.
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Lawrie, 15, surpasses Littler's record after dream debut at Lakeside
Mitchell Lawrie has surpassed Luke Littler's record with an incredible debut win at the WDF World Championship in Lakeside at the age of 15.
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'When do we get our Siakam?': What to make of the Bulls' uneven early season
From a 6-1 start to a 9-10 record to begin December, which Chicago Bulls team is the real version and what could be next?
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Drone video shows devastation from floods in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Drone video shows widespread destruction in part of Sumatra in Indonesia, where over 440 people have died in flooding.
aljazeera.com
Ex-UK minister Tulip Siddiq gets two-year prison sentence in Bangladesh
Labour MP found guilty in corruption case involving her aunt Sheikh Hasina, the country’s deposed prime minister
ft.com
Pope Leo says two-state is ‘only solution’ for Israel-Palestine
Pope Leo XIV told reporters on Sunday that a two-state resolution is the ‘only solution’ for Israel-Palestine.
aljazeera.com
As Charlie Smyth shone in debut, Northern Ireland celebrated with free pints
The ex-Gaelic footballer turned New Orleans kicker had fans and family rooting for him from near and far.
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What led to Bangladesh trial of former UK minister Tulip Siddiq in her absence?
Labour MP for Hampstead and Kilburn says she has not been given knowledge of the charges against herTulip Siddiq, the Labour MP for Hampstead and Kilburn, has been sentenced to two years in jail by...
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Five of the best translated fiction of 2025
The return of Nobel laureate Han Kang; film-making under the Nazis; stuck in a time loop; Scandinavian thrills; and essential stories from postwar IraqWe Do Not PartHan Kang, translated by e yaewo...
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Onlookers review – snapshots of a south-east Asian country shaped by tourism
Through static compositions and observational detail, the documentary explores how Laos’s visitors and residents inhabit the same spaces in very different waysShot in Laos, Kimi Takesue’s idiosyncr...
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Alan Carr tries to become a wine connoisseur: best podcasts of the week
The Celebrity Traitor winner teams up with fellow comedian Lee Peart for a hilarious attempt to demystify vino. Plus, David Suchet narrates Dickens’s spine-tingling tales“It’s not like a lads, lads...
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Prague’s City Center Sparkles, Buzzes, and Burns at the Signal Festival
Flamethrowers roasting voodoo dolls. A 3D projection on a cloud of mist. The annual Signal Festival, an expo for experimental digital art, tested boundaries and warped minds in the Czech capital.
wired.com
Bunting ready to go from 'People's Champion' to World Champion at Ally Pally
An iconic walk-on, merchandise flying off the shelves and a dream of turning his nickname into reality. Of course, I am talking about the one and only Stephen Bunting.
skysports.com
The debate to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies continues as deadline looms
The extension of the extra financial help to buy Affordable Care Act health insurance is still up in the air. Republicans have politics and policy to weigh.
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Sri Lanka Declares ‘Largest’ Disaster as Cyclone Death Toll Rises to 355
A flooded street after heavy rainfall in Wellampitiya, Sri Lanka, on Sunday.
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Bangladesh court sentences UK MP Tulip Siddiq to two years prison in absentia
Siddiq, who serves as an MP for Hampstead and Highgate in London, has denied the allegationsA Bangladesh court has sentenced British MP and former minister Tulip Siddiq to two years in jail, in a c...
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TV tonight: Maxine Peake and Lola Petticrew star in a brutal, gripping drama about the Troubles
Violence erupts in series based on Patrick Radden-Keefe’s award-winning book. Plus: poignant memories are evoked in The Marvellous Miniature Workshop. Here’s what to watch today9pm, Channel 4First...
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Long-lost Rubens painting sells for $2.7m at auction
Auctioneer found the Flemish artist’s masterpiece – depicting a crucified Christ – in a Paris mansion as he was preparing for the property to be soldA long-lost painting by baroque master Peter Pau...
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Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals: $5,000+ Off
Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.
wired.com
The best theatre to stream this month: A Jaffa Cake Musical is a juicy courtroom comedy
Gigglemug’s musical revisits 1991’s cake-or-biscuit VAT dispute, John C Reilly gets romantic and Beauty and the Beast rock outIs it a cake or is it a biscuit? That’s the juicy question at the centr...
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Number of refugees allowed to settle in UK under UN schemes falls 26% in a year
Refugee Council says Home Office figures show safe and legal pathways are ‘disappearing when most needed’The number of refugees allowed to settle in the UK under UN-facilitated schemes has dropped...
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20% Squarespace Promo Codes | December 2025
Get 10% off your next website with an exclusive Squarespace discount code, with up to 50% off Cyber Week deals on plans, new AI design features, and more top discounts this December.
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UK MP Tulip Siddiq given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence
The former minister and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, who received a two-year sentence, says the charges are politically motivated.
bbc.com
LIVE: Over 900 killed in floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia
Floods across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka have killed nearly 1,000 people in less than a week.
aljazeera.com
Lawmakers vow to increase oversight on Trump's military strikes on boats
As tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela continue to intensify, some U.S. lawmakers are concerned at least one of President Trump's boat strikes in the Caribbean Sea may have been a war crime.
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Schools urged to trial four-day week to ease pressure on teachers in England and Wales
Advocacy group tells education secretary ‘working smarter’ can protect staff wellbeing and help studentsCampaigners have urged the government to pilot four-day working weeks in schools in England a...
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‘It was extremely pornographic’: Cara Hunter on the deepfake video that nearly ended her political career
The Irish politician was targeted in 2022, in the final weeks of her run for office. She has never found out who made the malicious deepfake, but knew immediately she had to try to stop this happen...
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Indiana lawmakers could revisit efforts to redraw maps in Republicans' favor
Some Indiana Republicans refused to draw a new congressional map at President Trump's urging, even after months of pressure from the White House. Now, lawmakers may be put to a vote on the issue.
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The best time to buy quality stocks is now
A generational opportunity in otherwise bubbly markets
ft.com
Who killed Europe’s single market dream?
A decades-long effort to tear down internal trade barriers has stalled, leaving the EU economy ‘tagging along behind’
ft.com
Top consultancies freeze starting salaries as AI threatens ‘pyramid’ model
Productivity gains from technology are spurring debate about reliance on large numbers of junior advisers
ft.com
An independent effort says AI is the secret to topple two-party power in Congress
Using artificial intelligence to identify Congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
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Greek farmers clash with police amid protests over delayed EU subsidies
Hundreds of farmers block parts of the Athens-Thessaloniki highway in protest over the delayed payments.
aljazeera.com
Who are the Australians trying to shut down the world’s biggest coal port?
Climate activists from the Rising Tide organisation have stopped coal ships from reaching Newcastle port – for a day or two. What’s their real objective?Follow our Australia news live blog for late...
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Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye Semenyo move in January
Manchester City could move to sign AFC Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in January. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims
Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry.
bbc.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,376
Here are the key events from day 1,376 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
76ers' Embiid returns in chaotic 2OT loss to Hawks
Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey shared the court for the first time this season Sunday night, but that became a footnote in a chaotic double-overtime loss to the Hawks.
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Varda says it has proven space manufacturing works — now it wants to make it boring
CEO Will Bruey says people often get Varda wrong. The company isn't "in the space industry; we're in-space industry," he said. Space is "just another place to ship to."
techcrunch.com
Israelis protest in Tel Aviv after Netanyahu seeks pardon on fraud cases
Protesters rally outside President Isaac Herzog's home demanding he reject the prime minister's request for a pardon.
aljazeera.com
Kentucky fires Mark Stoops: Top candidates, transfers, recruits
Stoops departs after 13 years at Kentucky -- a job that could attract some interesting candidates.
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Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
bbc.com
Paddington: The Musical review – they’ve looked after this bear quite splendiferously
Savoy theatre, LondonState-of-the-art animatronics, imaginative staging, fabulous performances and some marvellous songs about marmalade make for an evening that will fill you with joy and melt you...