Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit
Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid.
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Honduras election council member accuses colleague of ‘intimidation’
Cossette Lopez-Osorio, a member of the right-wing National Party, denounced her left-wing colleague Marlon Ochoa.
aljazeera.com
Google tests merging AI Overviews with AI Mode
Google is testing how to make it easier to move from search to an AI chat in a new global test.
techcrunch.com
David Pryce-Jones, Wide-Ranging Conservative Writer, Dies at 89
The author of novels, histories, biographies and influential political essays, he approached them all with a droll British wit and a steadfast commitment to Western values.
nytimes.com
Putin meets Trump negotiators in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks
Kremlin officials described the five hours of negotiations as "productive".
bbc.com
Amazon previews 3 AI agents, including ‘Kiro’ that can code on its own for days
Amazon Web Services on Tuesday announced three new AI agents it calls "Frontier agents" for coding, security, and DevOps.
techcrunch.com
Romero rescues Spurs at Newcastle to ease Frank pressure
Cristian Romero's last-gasp overhead kick rescued Tottenham, who twice fell behind, a dramatic point at Newcastle to help ease the pressure on boss Thomas Frank.
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Romero rescues Spurs at Newcastle to ease Frank pressure
Cristian Romero's last-gasp overhead kick rescued Tottenham, who twice fell behind, a dramatic point with a 2-2 draw at Newcastle to help ease the pressure on boss Thomas Frank.
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England beat Ghana to finish 2025 on a high
England finished 2025 on a high as they beat Ghana 2-0 in the first ever meeting between the nations.
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NASA Awards Lunar Freezer System Contract
NASA has selected the University of Alabama at Birmingham to provide the necessary systems required to return temperature sensitive science payloads to Earth from the Moon. The Lunar Freezer System...
nasa.gov
Farage tells donors he expects Reform UK to do an election deal with Tories
Rightwing populist party could pursue a merger or pact with the Conservatives
ft.com
The future of deep tech will be explained to you at StrictlyVC Palo Alto on Dec 3
On Wednesday evening at PlayGround Global in Palo Alto, some very smart people who are building things you don't understand yet will explain what's coming. This is the final StrictlyVC event of 202...
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Putin meets with Witkoff, Kushner to discuss Ukraine peace plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the Ukraine peace effort.
aljazeera.com
Report finds widespread police failings over UK’s Hillsborough disaster
After the latest probe, families who lost relatives in the 1989 football stadium crush say they will never get justice.
aljazeera.com
Microreactor startup Antares raises $96M for land, sea, and space-based nuclear power
Antares is designing and building small modular reactors that it plans to deploy for commercial, space, and defense applications.
techcrunch.com
Politician Ayachi Hammami latest arrest in Tunisia opposition crackdown
Tunisia opposition says charges are fabricated, as police enforce a five-year prison sentence.
aljazeera.com
Rare Fabergé egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction
The Imperial Winter Egg with 4,500 diamonds was commissioned by Russia's Tsar Nicholas II in 1913.
bbc.com
Hegseth vows more boat strikes amid accusations he broke the law
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is vowing to continue military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea.
aljazeera.com
Key aide to Nigel Farage was frontman for Premier League billionaire’s betting syndicate, lawsuit claims
Exclusive: George Cottrell ‘gave control’ of gambling accounts to syndicate headed by Tony Bloom, the owner of Brighton & Hove Albion FCGeorge Cottrell, a close associate of Nigel Farage and a...
theguardian.com
Reckoning With a New Era of Deadly Floods
Debris left by flash flooding in Batang Toru, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
The 55 Best Shows on Disney+, WIRED’s Picks (December 2025)
The Beatles Anthology, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Fire and Water: Making The Avatar Films are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
wired.com
Eugene Hasenfus, Gunrunner Who Exposed Iran-Contra Plot, Dies at 84
Eugene Hasenfus after he was captured by Sandinista soldiers in October 1986. His plane ferrying supplies to right-wing rebels in Nicaragua had been shot down. Parachuting to safety, he was the onl...
nytimes.com
OECD warns tariffs, AI will test resilience of the global economy
The organisation warns that President Donald Trump has put US fiscal policy on an unsustainable trajectory.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Fly Foundational Robots Demo to Bolster In-Space Infrastructure
NASA and industry partners will fly and operate a commercial robotic arm in low Earth orbit through the Fly Foundational Robots mission set to launch in late 2027. This mission aims to revolutioniz...
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Tight special election race in deep-red Tennessee concerns US Republicans
Polls show Democratic candidate within striking distance of Republican rival in district Trump carried by 22 points.
aljazeera.com
Your Data Might Determine How Much You Pay for Eggs
A newly enacted New York law requires retailers to say whether your data influences the price of basic goods like a dozen eggs or toilet paper, but not how.
wired.com
Jaguar Land Rover parts ways with longtime design boss
Exit of Gerry McGovern comes just two weeks after arrival of new JLR chief executive
ft.com
Android 16 adds AI notification summaries, new customization options, and more
The rollout of the new Android 16 features, which are first coming to Pixel devices, marks a new chapter in how Android updates work, as the company is shifting from a single yearly update to more...
techcrunch.com
Costco sues Trump administration for US tariff refund
The lawsuit comes ahead of a looming Supreme Court decision about the legality of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on Labour’s plan to cut jury trials: it's wrong to remove a pillar of British justice | Editorial
Instead of rebuilding a cash-starved system, ministers propose removing protections. The country needs investment, not the hollowing out of justiceCan Labour save a failing system by hollowing out...
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McMillan wins 400m gold as Wiffen takes bronze
Jack McMillan wins the men's 400m freestyle at the European Short Course Championships in Poland, as Daniel Wiffen finishes third.
bbc.com
Guinea-Bissau’s electoral commission says coup destroyed election results
Major-General Horta Inta-a was sworn in as the new transitional president on November 27.
aljazeera.com
UK government delays decision on China’s super-embassy until January
New date to approve site near Tower Bridge in London aligns with Keir Starmer’s planned visit to BeijingThe government has delayed its decision on whether to approve China’s super-embassy in London...
theguardian.com
Sri Lanka airlifts aid to communities devastated by huge floods
The Sri Lanka Air Force is using helicopters to airlift supplies to communities cut off by mudslides and flooding.
aljazeera.com
Ireland's Hansen a Six Nations doubt after surgery
Ireland back Mack Hansen is a doubt for the Six Nations as he suffers another injury setback with his latest foot injury requiring surgery.
bbc.com
Government plans to scrap some jury trials
The BBC's Henry Zeffman breaks down government plans to scrap Jury trials in England and Wales, for crimes that carry a likely sentence of less than three years.
bbc.com
AWS launches new Nova AI models and a service that gives customers more control
Amazon Web Services announced four new AI models within its Nova model family and a frontier model service.
techcrunch.com
Auburn's Golesh makes 'easy call' to keep Durkin
Auburn's Alex Golesh announced Tuesday the Tigers will retain DJ Durkin, keeping the defensive coordinator on staff, with the new coach saying that his decision "was an easy call," and that Durkin'...
espn.com
Sources: Earlier camp start part of WNBA proposal
Along with significant salary increases and a new compensation system, the WNBA also is proposing to its players amid CBA talks an earlier start date for training camps and cutting team housing, so...
espn.com
In Trump country, attention turns to a competitive special election
A special election in what should be a safe seat for Republicans has proven to be more competitive than expected as polls close Tuesday.
npr.org
Honduras election: Why has Trump threatened to cut off aid?
Donald Trump backs Honduras's right-wing candidate, threatening to cut US aid as the election remains too close to call.
aljazeera.com
Won’t somebody please think of Britain’s poor £2m homeowners? Oh, wait – everyone already is | Jonathan Liew
Contrast the furious reaction to Rachel Reeves’s ‘mansion tax’ to the response offered to those living with real housing injustice: indifferenceThe new “mansion tax” announced by Rachel Reeves in l...
theguardian.com
UK envoy to Moscow enters race to be next ambassador to US
Keir Starmer agonising over decision after last-minute search by Foreign Office to find a heavyweight diplomat
ft.com
Waxing Gibbous Moon
The waxing gibbous moon rises above Earth’s blue atmosphere in this photograph taken from the International Space Station on Oct. 3, 2025, as it orbited 263 miles above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean off...
nasa.gov
Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers in occupied West Bank
An Israeli drone strike in Khan Younis, Gaza also killed photojournalist Mahmoud Wadi.
aljazeera.com
OBR chief’s exit may ease pressure on Rachel Reeves but the battle isn’t over
With the row deepening over budget leaks, who is most likely to replace Richard Hughes in the increasingly thankless role of chair?Had Richard Hughes not resigned as boss of the Office for Budget R...
theguardian.com
It’s time to sound the alarm on growing fiscal and financial risk
Rising public debt is one concern — another is how it is being financed
ft.com
Eubank reveals 'health issues' but hopes to return
Chris Eubank Jr says he will not box again until he is "100%" fit after revealing he has been dealing with "health issues".
bbc.com
Is David Lammy persuaded by his own jury trials proposal? Not sure. But he said it anyway
Investment was not enough to save the courts, said Lammy. At least, not the amounts he was prepared to put inSpare a thought for David Lammy. Not so long ago he was foreign secretary. His dream job...
theguardian.com
Whoops, the New Skating Rink Is Encroaching on Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti and a skating rink in Pesaro, Italy. What could go wrong?
nytimes.com
'Time for a deal' say some Ukrainians escaping war-ravaged Donbas
While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end.
bbc.com
NASA Tests Drones in Death Valley, Preps for Martian Sands and Skies
Next-generation drone flight software is just one of 25 technologies for the Red Planet that the space agency funded for development this year. When NASA engineers want to test a concept for explor...
nasa.gov
Ex-England and PL player arrested on suspicion of attempted rape
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested in Essex on suspicion of attempted rape.
skysports.com
Sources: No. 5 Texas Tech to extend McGuire
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire has agreed in principle to a new seven-year deal worth an average of nearly $7 million per year, sources confirmed to ESPN.
espn.com
O'Sullivan shocked by Zhou in UK Championship first round
Eight-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the UK Championship with a shock 6-4 first-round loss to China's Zhou Yuelong in York.
bbc.com
Even without Aitana Bonmatí, Spain still show why they are best in the world
Spain cap off the year winning the UEFA Women's Nations League, cementing their spot as the world's best team.
espn.com
New capital rules from Bank of England will support growth
New standards will maintain resilience while ensuring regulation doesn’t choke activity
ft.com
Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging Ukraine peace push
Russian president due to host Witkoff and Kushner for peace negotiations as military claims battlefield advances in Ukraine
ft.com
O'Sullivan knocked out of UK Championship in first round
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been knocked out of the UK Championship in the first round following a 6-4 defeat to China's Zhou Yuelong on Tuesday.
skysports.com
A data breach at analytics giant Mixpanel leaves a lot of open questions
We sent over a dozen questions to Mixpanel's CEO about the company's data breach. Here's what we want to know.
techcrunch.com
LSU's Kiffin to let Weis Jr. coach Ole Miss in CFP
LSU assistant Charlie Weis Jr., who is part of new coach Lane Kiffin's staff with the Tigers, will be allowed to return to Ole Miss and serve as offensive coordinator through the College Football P...
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Sources: Pels' Williamson out at least 3 weeks
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson will miss extended time with a right adductor injury, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
espn.com
Amazon starts testing ‘ultra-fast’ 30-minute deliveries
The new "ultra-fast" delivery option will allow Amazon to better compete with services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart.
techcrunch.com
Eubank Jr: I don't know when I'll box again
Chris Eubank Jr has admitted being hampered by "health issues" and doesn't know when he will box again.
skysports.com
Costco sues the Trump administration over tariffs, joining a refund queue
Costco is one of the largest companies to sue for possible refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down the new import duties.
npr.org
Simular’s AI agent wants to run your Mac, Windows PC for you
Simular, a startup building AI agents for Mac OS and Windows, has solved the AI hallucination problem in an compelling way.
techcrunch.com
AWS announces new capabilities for its AI agent builder
AWS is introducing new capabilities for its AI agent building platform, including memory and evaluation tools.
techcrunch.com
Amazon releases an impressive new AI chip and teases a Nvidia-friendly roadmap
AWS has been building its own AI chips – and systems – for years now. It just released its third version, known as Trainium3 with some impressive specs.
techcrunch.com
Amazon Has New Frontier AI Models—and a Way for Customers to Build Their Own
Nova Forge lets Amazon’s customers train frontier models for different tasks—a potential breakthrough in making AI actually useful for businesses.
wired.com
AWS CEO Matt Garman Wants to Reassert Amazon’s Cloud Dominance in the AI Era
As Google and Microsoft continue to surge, the AWS chief lays out his pitch: cheaper, reliable AI delivered at hyperscale.
wired.com
Mora promises CSU he'll win titles, scale peaks
Jim Mora says the prospect of coaching at Colorado State first piqued his interest six years ago, and his bold promises Tuesday included winning a title Pac-12, competing for a national title and c...
espn.com
Sharks and Rays Gain Sweeping Protections from Wildlife Trade
A global treaty has extended trade protections to more than 70 shark and ray species whose numbers are in sharp decline.
nytimes.com
Mistral closes in on Big AI rivals with new open-weight frontier and small models
Mistral unveils its Mistral 3 lineup, including a frontier model and efficient small models designed for offline, customizable enterprise use—aiming to prove small, fine-tuned AI can beat closed-so...
techcrunch.com
Why Lammy wants to scrap some jury trials – and the arguments against
Justice secretary says record backlog is failing victims and defendants, but there are concerns about lack of diversity among judgesUK politics live – latest updatesAfter weeks of speculation, the...
theguardian.com
Isack Hadjar to replace Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull for 2026 F1 season
Red Bull Racing will pair another new driver with Max Verstappen after Isack Hadjar replaced Yuki Tsunoda for next year.
aljazeera.com
‘He asked me what I’d done sexually with a woman’: how Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor turned her asylum grilling into a film
The rising star has made her debut film, Dreamers, a semi-autobiographical love story set in an immigration detention centre. She talks about fleeing persecution in Nigeria – and what she learned f...
theguardian.com
Is war between Ethiopia & Eritrea inevitable?: Mehdi Hasan & Getachew Reda
Mehdi Hasan debates Getachew Reda on his alliance with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and justice for the war in Tigray.
aljazeera.com
Haaland bests Shearer as fastest to 100 EPL goals
Erling Haaland became the fastest player to join the Premier League 100 club with his XXX strike in Manchester City's clash with Fulham on Tuesday.
espn.com
David Lammy’s jury trial cuts are a ‘massive mistake’, say Labour MPs and peers
Only cases such as murder and rape or offences carrying a sentence longer than three years would face a jury under justice secretary’s plansUK politics live – latest updatesDavid Lammy has been acc...
theguardian.com
Meet Britain's newest F1 driver whose prediction to Norris came true
“Lando I want you to remember me, I will see you in five years."
skysports.com
England cross-code hybrid-rules match proposed
The Rugby Football League is approached about staging an exhibition cross-code match combining league and union rules.
bbc.com
Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel face off in first trailer for pop star epic Mother Mary
‘Psychosexual pop thriller’ comes from The Green Knight’s David Lowery and will feature new music from Charli xcxAnne Hathaway plays a pop star and Michaela Coel her estranged fashion designer in t...
theguardian.com
McLaren sign up new F2 champion to driver roster
skysports.com
‘Those who eat Chilean salmon cannot imagine how much human blood it carries with it’
The country is the world’s second-largest producer of the popular fish, and the biggest supplier to the US, but its farms are beset by accusations of dangerous labour conditions, antibiotic overuse...
theguardian.com
Mistral unveils new models in race to gain edge in ‘open’ AI
Release of French start-up’s latest system comes amid growing concern that Europe is falling behind US and China
ft.com
Bulgarian government pulls budget amid fierce protests
Protesters argue the draft budget would increase taxes and inflation with little payoff, while entrenching corruption.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Moon Rocket Celebrates 250 Years of American Innovation
NASA is marking America’s 250th year with a bold new symbol of the nation’s relentless drive to explore. The America 250 emblem is now on the twin solid rocket boosters of the SLS (Space Launch Sys...
nasa.gov
'Biggest changes ever' - How new 2026 F1 regulations could shake up field
As the 2025 Formula 1 season reaches its climax, there is increasing anticipation about 2026 and why it will be a pivotal year for the sport.
skysports.com
Israel’s genocide in Gaza has not stopped, despite the ceasefire: Analysts
Analysts and a human rights group say Israel's genocide in Gaza has not stopped, despite the ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
Why is the UK scaling back jury trials, and why is it controversial?
Right to trial by jury seen as a touchstone of the British justice system, but severe court backlogs may prompt change.
aljazeera.com
Marina Lewycka posthumously named ‘winner of winners’ of Wodehouse prize for comic fiction
The British-Ukrainian writer, who died last month, won the prize’s 25th-anniversary Vintage Bollinger award for 2005 novel A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, while Rosanna Pike took this yea...
theguardian.com
'Russians and Belarusians should compete in Winter Olympic qualifiers'
Russian and Belarusian athletes should be allowed to compete in Winter Olympic qualifying events as neutral athletes, says the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
bbc.com
UK ministers pressing ahead with ban on cryptocurrency political donations
Crackdown, which will be blow to Nigel Farage’s Reform party, not likely to be ready for elections bill in new yearUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters are working to ban political donations...
theguardian.com
Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit
Pope Leo XIV demanded justice for the more than 200 victims of the disaster, at the end of his three-day visit to Lebanon.
bbc.com
O'Neill confirms Celtic exit after Dundee match
Martin O'Neill has confirmed his final game in charge of Celtic will be against Dundee, with Wilfried Nancy's appointment expected imminently.
skysports.com
'A sad loss to English cricket' - Robin Smith dies aged 62
BBC Sport's chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt pays tribute to Robin Smith, after the former England batter died aged 62.
bbc.com
Larry Achiampong art causes ‘outrage’ after replacing Queen Elizabeth portrait at Foreign Office
British-Ghanaian artist says media coverage of his work links to growing anti-immigrant sentimentThe artist Larry Achiampong was in the middle of a karate class this weekend when he took a break, l...
theguardian.com
OBR board member says Reeves did not mislead public on Budget
UK chancellor’s fiscal warnings backed by David Miles a day after economic watchdog’s chair resigns
ft.com
Datacentres demand huge amounts of electricity. Could they derail Australia’s net zero ambitions?
Banks of servers operating 24/7 generate massive amounts of heat, requiring power to run and cool themSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereDatacent...
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Life in One Chord review – the Dunedin sound through the eyes of a music maverick
Based on a memoir by Straitjacket Fits frontman Shayne Carter, this documentary maps out the New Zealand town that birthed an indie movementGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe years have...
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Apple Music’s Replay 2025 is here
This year, Apple Music Replay includes even more listening habits, including the "Discovery" section, which highlights new artists users listened to, and "Loyalty," which spotlights artists that us...
techcrunch.com
Reeves and Starmer are a two-for-one deal - if she goes, he goes. What a cheering thought | Marina Hyde
It’s week two of budget black-hole gate. When will it all end? Probably after the May electionsGood times for Britain when the chancellor is saved by the Office for Budget Responsibility being slig...
theguardian.com
Hillsborough report finds police guilty of 'concerted effort' to blame fans
Police were guilty of "deep complacency", "fundamental failure" and a "concerted effort" to blame fans during and after the Hillsborough disaster, according to a report from the police watchdog.
skysports.com
Sugars, ‘Gum,’ Stardust Found in NASA’s Asteroid Bennu Samples
The asteroid Bennu continues to provide new clues to scientists’ biggest questions about the formation of the early solar system and the origins of life. As part of the ongoing study of pristine sa...
nasa.gov
Barclays chief says Revolut benefits from lack of UK banking licence
CS Venkatakrishnan tells FT summit that fintech rival does not have to meet ‘obligations’ imposed on traditional lenders
ft.com
AI threatens to widen inequality among states: UN
Report warns of potential 'great divergence', with developed states profiting and others left behind.
aljazeera.com
Beyond Netanyahu: Israel’s major political corruption scandals
Every prime minister in Tel Aviv since 1996 has been investigated on charges of corruption.
aljazeera.com
Did ex-South African President Zuma’s daughter recruit for Russia’s war?
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is accused of luring men to Russia in the latest scandal rocking the prominent Zuma family.
aljazeera.com
‘They’re a lot like us’: saving the tiny punk monkeys facing extinction
In the tropical dry forests of northern Colombia, a small team is gradually restoring the degraded habitat of the rare cotton-top tamarinLuis Enrique Centena spent decades silencing the forest. Now...
theguardian.com
Prime Minister review – portrait of Jacinda Ardern shows a fully human being in charge for once
Documentary about New Zealand’s former leader records a shrewd but likable premier who did without the usual politician’s defencesNew Zealand’s former prime minister Jacinda Ardern emerges from thi...
theguardian.com
Amazon Music’s 2025 Delivered is now here to compete with Spotify Wrapped
Amazon Music's 2025 Delivered introduced new badges for listeners to show off. For example, the “Headliner” badge recognizes fans who fall in the top percentage of an artist’s listeners.
techcrunch.com
Hegseth under scrutiny after US kills boat strike survivors
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is facing questions after authorising a second attack on an alleged drug boat.
aljazeera.com
Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years
The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.
bbc.com
Pope prays at site of 2020 Beirut port explosion
Leo XIV urges justice and peace for Lebanon’s people as he wraps up his first foreign trip.
aljazeera.com
In a crisis, Strategy stacks dollars
A $1.44bn dividend reserve raises new concerns for shareholders of the bitcoin treasury company
ft.com
Pope Leo wraps up Lebanon visit with prayers at site of Beirut port blast
Capping off symbolic three-day visit, the Pontiff urged Lebanese unity and the pursuit of peace and justice.
aljazeera.com
India plans to verify and record every smartphone in circulation
The Indian government has ordered smartphone makers to preinstall its Sanchar Saathi app on all devices, a move that is raising fresh privacy concerns.
techcrunch.com
Smith's record-breaking 167 against Australia
Robin Smith scores a record-breaking 167 off 163 balls against Australia at Edgbaston in 1993 – the highest score by an England player in the One Day format until Alex Hales made 171 against Pakist...
bbc.com
Trump cries foul over ‘technical tie’ in Honduras presidential race
The latest vote count has Trump's favoured right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura just 515 ballots ahead of his rival.
aljazeera.com
Clase, Ortiz face May trial in pitch rigging scandal
Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing a May trial on federal charges that they took bribes to help gamblers betting on their pitches.
espn.com
Why UK borrowing costs are so high
Despite fiscal tightening announced at the Budget, market trust in British governments remains low
ft.com
Benn made number one challenger for WBC title
Britain's Conor Benn is made the number one challenger to Mario Barrios' WBC welterweight world title.
bbc.com
Robin Smith, ex-England cricketer, dies aged 62
The South African-born English cricketer, who played from the late-1980s, scored more than 4000 test match runs.
aljazeera.com
Patriots beat Giants for tenth straight win
The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants 33-15 to record their tenth consecutive victory in the NFL.
bbc.com
Fifa set to use VAR for corners at World Cup
Fifa is set to have VAR checks on the awarding of corner kicks at the World Cup despite domestic leagues rejecting the idea.
bbc.com
Ukraine targets Russia’s shadow fleet as it steps up drone war
Kyiv admits striking ships to squeeze Moscow’s war revenues as peace talks enter new phase
ft.com
Ms Holmes and Ms Watson – Apt 2B review: mysterious case of the joke-cracking Sherlock
Arcola theatre, LondonThis riff on Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective stories has flashes of promise but its comedy and purpose never landShouldn’t that be Flat 2b? Then again, there are bigger problem...
theguardian.com
Trump pardons Honduran ex-president who was convicted of drug crimes
President Trump has officially pardoned former Honduran President who US officials said was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.
npr.org
Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests
Demonstrators said the plan - the country's first in euros - attempted to hide widespread government corruption.
bbc.com
Paris-based AI voice startup Gradium nabs $70M seed
Gradium, a startup spawned out of French AI lab Kyutai (backed by French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel), launched out of stealth on Tuesday.
techcrunch.com
The history of F1's dramatic and controversial title deciders
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will represent the 32nd time in Formula 1’s 75-year history that the battle for the Drivers’ Championship has gone down to the final race of the season.
skysports.com
Video: Protesters clash with police at anti-government march in Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s government says it is withdrawing a planned budget after a major protest in the capital Sofia,
aljazeera.com
Trump-style regime change in Venezuela
Conducting foreign policy, let alone war, by meme is dangerous and foolish
ft.com
How the U23s can boost USWNT options for World Cup 2027
Emma Hayes has revitalized the U.S. U23 pathway and a win over England showed how it will help her options ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
espn.com
How will the latest sacking of a top aide affect Ukraine amid Russia war?
Although Yermak was Zelenskyy's right-hand man, observers say his downfall could benefit the president in short term.
aljazeera.com
Netanyahu requesting pardon is him “getting into election mode”
By asking for the pardon he's dividing the country even more.”
aljazeera.com
Melinda French Gates on Secrets: ‘Live a Truthful Life, Then You Don’t Have Any’
On this week’s episode of The Big Interview podcast, the philanthropist offers her insights on billionaire donors, kids on phones, and the importance of women’s health care.
wired.com
'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary
Robin Smith, who has died at the age of 62, was a fearless hero in a struggling England team, but had to battle his own demons after retiring from cricket.
bbc.com
Record Asia floods proof “we need to wake up” on climate
“The world needs to wake up. We need to adapt.”
aljazeera.com
Your iPhone Already Has iPhone Fold Software, but Apple Won’t Let You Use It
Recent exploits show iPadOS windows running on an iPhone, hinting at the future of Apple hardware and software alike—while also possibly revealing its incoming foldable phone experience.
wired.com
Ex-England player arrested on suspicion of attempted rape
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape.
bbc.com
Magazine Dreams review – powerful bodybuilding drama dogged by star Jonathan Majors’ assault conviction
The actor was convicted in 2023 leaving this a film maudit, and though he is convincing, it only draws uncomfortable parallels with his own lifeBack in 2023, rising star Jonathan Majors was swingin...
theguardian.com
Russia-Ukraine war live: Trump’s envoy Witkoff to meet Putin
Talks to take place in Moscow amid renewed diplomatic push to end long-running war.
aljazeera.com
The International Space Station Marks 25 Years of Continuous Human Presence
On Nov. 2, 2025, NASA honored 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station. What began as a fragile framework of modules has evolved into a springboard for internati...
nasa.gov
HSBC chief pledges to be ‘ruthless’ in elevating bank to top 5 status
Georges Elhedery tells FT Global Banking Summit it is ‘not an option’ for lender to fall short in key areas
ft.com
Knight takes up general manager role for London Spirit women
England batter Heather Knight will skip The Hundred in a playing capacity in 2026 and instead take up a role as general manager of London Spirit's women's team.
skysports.com
Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62
Robin Smith was a key figure in the England side in the late 1980s and 1990s.
bbc.com
Life Invisible: the fight against superbugs starts in the driest place on Earth
Cristina Dorador is on an urgent mission in the world’s highest desert, the Atacama in Chile. As the rise of drug-resistant superbugs kills millions per year, Cristina has made it her mission to un...
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Life Invisible: the fight against superbugs starts in the driest place on Earth – documentary
Cristina Dorador is on an urgent mission in the world’s highest desert, the Atacama in Chile. As the rise of drug-resistant superbugs kills millions per year, Cristina has made it her mission to un...
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Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup
Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.
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Team Wardley: Fabio is 'running towards' Usyk who is 'running away!'
Oleksandr Usyk is 'running away' from the Fabio Wardley fight, says the British world heavyweight champion's manager Mike Ofo.
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How to bet the Heisman Trophy race, which comes down to the Big Ten championship game
With the race expected to come down to Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza and Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, the Big Ten championship game likely determines who wins the Heisman Trophy.
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Bracketology: Michigan is the new No. 1 overall seed?!
The Big Ten has never had a better chance to end its 25-year national championship drought.
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BMA chair denies using junior doctors’ strikes to progress political career
Tom Dolphin, who applied to be Labour candidate in 2024, says political career not relevant as he defends strikes The head of the doctors’ union has denied he is pursuing further strike action to p...
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The Philippines Spent Big on Flood Control, but the Water Keeps Rising
Wading through flooded streets on Saturday in Calumpit, a city in the northern Philippines.
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Marcos vs. Marcos: The New Front in Philippine Politics
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his sister Senator Imee Marcos at a rally in Laoag City, Philippines, in February. Since then, they have taken swipes at each other in public.
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Naima Green’s striking portraits of pregnancy – in pictures
Artist Naima Green has explored the concept and expectations of motherhood in a solo exhibition called Instead, I spin fantasies which is currently on show at the International Center of Photograph...
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Everything you need to know about Wednesday's Rugby World Cup draw
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw will work, the tournament format and why it is conducted so early.
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2026 recruiting class rankings: How Lane Kiffin, other new coaches are faring
As more of the best recruits commit, here's our latest look at the top 70 classes.
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How USC landed the No. 1 class and relaunched a recruiting powerhouse
The Trojans' personnel operation had fallen off. A new GM and L.A. pipelines have changed things.
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From Gears of War to Uno: the 15 most important Xbox 360 games
As the Xbox 360 turns 20, we celebrate its most influential and memorable games – both exclusives, and those that came to the console firstOriginally featured as a minigame in Project Gotham, this...
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The New Year goal of 'building a better Emma Raducanu'
Emma Raducanu hopes to develop a better base level in 2026 so she can dictate matches and worry less about her opponents' strengths.
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At least 1,250 people dead: What caused the devastating Asia floods?
Climate advocates say it's time to move to accountability for climate change, as people in Asia are living the evidence.
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Dog Man: The Musical, based on Dav Pilkey’s bestsellers, to be staged in London
Inspired by the series of irreverent comic books by the Captain Underpants creator, the show will run at the Southbank Centre in 2026Dog Man, the half-canine crimefighter dreamed up by Captain Unde...
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Angela Rayner to lay amendment to speed up workers’ rights bill
Exclusive: former deputy PM understood to have accepted compromise on day-one rights, after ‘considerable anger’ over Lords interventionThe former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner will lay an am...
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FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Teams, pots, how to watch and all to know
The group classification of the 48 teams at next year's World Cup finals will be determined at the FIFA draw in the US.
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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
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Hegseth or Admiral Bradley: Who approved the second Venezuela boat strike?
The US defence secretary and White House have defended the second strike, but Trump said he would not have wanted it.
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Folktales review – taking on tyranny of social media as teens learn to live like hunter-gatherers
In this documentary, high schoolers camp out in subzero temperatures, making their own fires and driving sledges in the wildThe Pasvik Folk high school in remote northern Norway teaches teenagers t...
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Lammy to address ‘court emergency’ but expected to safeguard jury system – UK politics live
Justice secretary appears to have pulled back from plans to scrap juries for all but the most serious casesGood morning. David Lammy, the deputy PM and justice secretary, will today unveil plans to...
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David Lammy expected to back down on plans to scrap most jury trials
Justice secretary suggests he will stick to Levesen’s recommended three-year sentence threshold, after ‘cabinet feedback’ David Lammy is expected to back down from removing jury trials for all but...
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US envoys headed to Moscow to discuss Ukraine peace plan with Putin
White House 'optimistic' about a deal, but Ukraine still wary that plan is based on Russian demands.
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Monumental Roman basin hidden for 2,000 years unearthed near Rome
Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman city of Gabii have uncovered a massive stone-lined basin that may represent one of Rome’s earliest monumental civic structures. Its central placement hin...
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China, Evoking World War II, Urges Europe to Take Its Side Against Japan
Taiwan’s flag being flown over Taipei, the capital, in October. Japan’s leader angered China last month by suggesting that it could come to Taiwan’s defense if China attacked it.
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'I've never seen that!' | Giants left stunned after kicker's bizarre fail!
New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo had a moment to forget against the New England Patriots!
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One million people evacuated in Indonesia as death toll from floods surpasses 600
In Indonesia, 3.2 million people have been affected by the floods, while 2,600 have been injured and 472 people remain missingThe death toll from flooding and landslides across Indonesia’s Sumatra...
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It is not too late to put the brakes on assisted dying, and focus on what is really needed | Gordon Brown
Palliative care is deeply underfunded and unequal. Assisted dying cannot go ahead until politicians right that wrongTime is running out to right the wrongs of England and Wales’s assisted dying leg...
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Video: ‘Slaves, never!’ Venezuela’s Maduro holds rally amid US tensions
President Nicolas Maduro told supporters at a rally in Caracas he wants "peace with sovereignty", amid US tensions.
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Two vulnerable NFL sack records: Tracking pace for Myles Garrett (19!), Broncos D (51!)
The Browns vet and Denver are on pace to rewrite the single-season sacks record book. Here's how they got here.
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Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus X factors for final stretch
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 14. We also picked out X factors for the last five weeks of the regular season.
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All-Star predictions: Which stars will we see in USA vs. the World?
Who's on the bubble and who could miss out on another All-Star appearance.
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Trump Alleges Fraud, Without Evidence, in Honduras Election
Soldiers carrying ballot boxes from rural polling stations at an airport in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on Monday.
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What do the Big Six PL teams need to do ahead of January's transfer window?
With the January transfer window coming soon, what could the Big Six Premier League teams do to improve themselves for the rest of the season?
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India tells smartphone makers to put state-run cyber safety app on new devices
India wants all smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a state-owned cyber security app.
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Former England cricketer Smith dies aged 62
Former England cricketer Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, his family have announced.
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It’s under fire from left and right – but Labour’s workers' rights bill is a huge achievement | Polly Toynbee
It makes no sense for union leaders to cry betrayal when it will be their members who benefit from these sorely needed reformsThe wall of sound shouting “liar” at the chancellor is a bizarre Westmi...
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UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies
Exclusive: Rising flood risks driven by climate change could release chemicals from ageing sites – posing threats to ecosystems‘I kept smelling a horrible nasty smell’: the risks of England’s old d...
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The best crime and thrillers of 2025
Mick Herron’s Slow Horses, Belinda Bauer’s obsessive world of bird egg collectors, Uketsu’s innovative Japanese detective mystery – and moreIf we get the heroes we deserve, then Jackson Lamb, foul-...
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Maye fires Patriots to 10th straight win as Giants beaten again
The New England Patriots became the first NFL team to 11 wins this season as they claimed their 10th straight in beating the New York Giants 33-15 on Monday night.
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Trump eyes next steps with Venezuela as lawmakers raise alarms about boat strikes
President Trump met with his advisors Monday to discuss next steps with Venezuela as lawmakers continue to raise concerns about the administration's military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea.
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In deep red Tennessee district, race for vacant congressional seat could be tight
Tennessee is a Republican stronghold, but the results of a special congressional election Tuesday will likely show whether Democrats can flip a seat held by the GOP for decades.
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60% HP Discount Codes & Coupons December 2025
Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.
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Dead stars aren’t so dead after all: The hidden force inflating white dwarfs
Some white dwarfs in rapid binary orbits are far hotter and larger than theory predicts. Researchers found that powerful tidal forces between them generate enough heat to inflate their sizes and ch...
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What's behind snooker's 147 boom?
Records are tumbling as snooker stars crack the code of the 147 break. The record 16th maximum of a season that began in late June came in November - that is double the total achieved in the entire...
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Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China
Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.
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‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban
Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff dateAs the battle lines harden amid Germany’s intensifying pressure on the Europea...
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The most misleading thing about Rachel Reeves’s budget? Who it was really for | Aditya Chakrabortty
Labour backbenchers have been cheering it as a win for the most vulnerable in socety. In fact it was aimed at the bond marketsThe charge is a grave one: that Rachel Reeves has just lied to Britons,...
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Dell Coupon Codes: 10% Off | December 2025
Get 10% off with verified Dell promo code, plus today’s Cyber Week coupons for up to $750 off laptops, Alienware monitors, and all things tech.
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A hidden Antarctic shift unleashed the carbon that warmed the world
As the last Ice Age waned and the Holocene dawned, deep-ocean circulation around Antarctica underwent dramatic shifts that helped release long-stored carbon back into the atmosphere. Deep-sea sedim...
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Putin to Meet With Trump’s Envoy as U.S. Pushes for Ukraine Deal
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, speaking to reporters outside the White House in February. He is scheduled to be in Moscow on Tuesday.
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Fall in board pay drives fears top directors will shun London
FTSE 100 non-executive fees trail inflation by almost 12% over the past decade, new research finds
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UK pension funds dump US equities on fears of AI bubble
Public and private-sector funds concerned over market’s growing concentration in a small number of tech stocks
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Will the next blockbuster drug come from China?
The biopharma industry is booming following record investment and improved supply chains
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Fox News faces critical test in 2nd case over false 2020 election claims
The allegations in the multibillion-dollar case sound familiar: A voting-tech company accuses Fox News of defamation for false claims it broadcast about rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election.
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Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. Here's why
Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps has attracted outsize attention and spending from both parties.
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‘I decided I’d die’: Indonesia’s flood victims recount stories of survival
At least 631 people have died in floods in the Southeast Asian country, with the death toll expected to rise.
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Maduro rejects a ‘slave’s peace’ for Venezuela as US ramps up pressure
Thousands rally in Caracas in support of President Nicolas Maduro as concerns grow over potential US military action.
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United lead race for Gallagher
Manchester United, Newcastle, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested in signing Atlético Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Costco sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of tariffs
Two lower courts have already ruled against President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.
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US Navy commander ordered second Venezuela boat strike, White House says
The White House confirmed the second strikes on 2 September, but denied reports that Defence Secretary Hegseth said "kill everybody" on board the vessel.
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Your Party: leaderless or just hopeless? – podcast
Geraldine McKelvie reports from the ground at the inaugural Your Party conference, while Peter Walker talks to a number of insiders about the divisions that have beset the party until nowNearly fiv...
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New research reveals the hidden organism behind Lake Erie’s toxic blooms
Dolichospermum, a type of cyanobacteria thriving in Lake Erie’s warming waters, has been identified as the surprising culprit behind the lake’s dangerous saxitoxins—some of the most potent natural...
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Luigi Mangione appears in court as lawyers seek to bar evidence at trial
Mangione faces life in prison if found guilty of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,377
These are the key developments from day 1,377 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Apple just named a new AI chief with Google and Microsoft expertise, as John Giannandrea steps down
The move is being characterized as a shake-up, but was seemingly inevitable in retrospect.
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Jury trial reforms set to be announced
The changes will restrict the right to a jury trial in a bid to reduce the backlog of cases.
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Int’l Criminal Court says Libyan war crimes suspect now in custody
Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri allegedly committed crimes at Libya's Mitiga Prison from 2015 to 2020, the ICC says.
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One of Google’s biggest AI advantages is what it already knows about you
The promise is AI that's uniquely helpful because it knows you. But the risk is AI that feels more like surveillance than service.
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Emotional Donaldson defeats Allen in UK shock
World number 52 Scott Donaldson gains one of the best victories of his career as he beats eighth seed Mark Allen in a late-night finish on day three of the UK Championship.
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Apple replaces head of AI with executive poached from Microsoft
Amar Subramanya to replace John Giannandrea as iPhone maker struggles to make up ground in artificial intelligence race
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Reginald T. Jackson, A.M.E. Bishop With Political Power, Dies at 71
Bishop Reginald Jackson in 2024. As head of one of the country’s largest majority-Black denominations, he was a leading figure at the intersection of religion and Black electoral politics.
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Right to Jury Trial in England and Wales to Be Restricted in Some Cases
David Lammy, the justice secretary and deputy prime minister, planned significant changes to the criminal justice system, citing a “courts emergency that has left victims of the most serious crimes...
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Lammy lambasts ‘courts emergency’ as he prepares to face MPs over plans to slash jury trials
Justice secretary expected to announce plans to tackle backlog of cases as he says system has been pushed to brink of collapse A “courts emergency” that will surpass 100,000 outstanding cases witho...
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The West’s Last Chance
How to build a new global order before it’s too late.