Last Native American WWII D-Day vet Charles Shay dies at 101
Charles Shay, the last surviving Native American World War II D-Day veteran, died at his home in France on Wednesday.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-12-03
Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies
The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.
aljazeera.com
Walescast Senedd debate
The debate comes as parties look ahead to next May's Welsh Parliament election.
bbc.com
BMW iX3 2026 Review: Price, Specs, Availability
BMW’s first car on its new EV platform has finally arrived. But will a big range, thumping charging tech, and a new driving brain that aims to deliver the ultimate ride be enough to beat China?
wired.com
Who benefits from India’s sweeping new labour reforms?
India rolls out simplified labour codes to modernise outdated laws.
aljazeera.com
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct talks in 40 years as war fears rise
The Lebanese prime minister defended the decision to send Simon Karam to the talks.
aljazeera.com
Ghislaine Maxwell to seek release from prison: court filing
Her petition comes after President Donald Trump signed law requiring the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
aljazeera.com
Andy Jassy says Amazon’s Nvidia competitor chip is already a multi-billion-dollar business
Can any company, big or small, really topple Nvidia's AI chip dominance? Maybe not entirely but Amazon is already making big bucks trying.
techcrunch.com
Stephen Witt wins FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year
‘The Thinking Machine’ tells the inside story of how Nvidia became the world’s most valuable corporation
ft.com
Trump’s anti-immigrant policies clash with promised World Cup ‘unity’
US travel bans and immigration policies seem to contradict the welcoming spirit envisioned for the World Cup tournament.
aljazeera.com
Meta poaches senior Apple designer Dye to support AI glasses push
Mark Zuckerberg foresees wearable artificial intelligence-powered devices supplanting smartphones
ft.com
Celtic close gap on Hearts with victory in O'Neill's final game vs Dundee
Martin O'Neill closed the gap on Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts as he delivered one final victory for Celtic.
skysports.com
China, Japan and a New Narrative About World War II
A Chinese veteran with his military medals in September.
nytimes.com
Mel Leipzig, Painter Called the ‘Chekhov of Trenton,’ Dies at 90
He put fellow New Jerseyans at the center of his work, and a critic praised the “mysterious emotional tensions” in his pictures of ordinary people.
nytimes.com
WordPress’s vibe-coding experiment, Telex, has already been put to real-world use
Though WordPress's Telex is still an experiment, the vibe coding software has already been used to help build real-world websites.
techcrunch.com
VCs deploy ‘kingmaking’ strategy to crown AI winners in their infancy
While VCs have long used big investments to spur category winners, they are taking this strategy to new extremes.
techcrunch.com
Family of man slain in a US boat strike in the Caribbean lodges complaint
Family of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza say his right to life was violated in US 'narco-terrorist' strikes.
aljazeera.com
Ludwig Minelli, Founder of Swiss Assisted- Suicide Group, Dies at 92
Dignitas has helped more than 3,000 people take their own lives, an act that Mr. Minelli maintained was a fundamental exercise of free will.
nytimes.com
FIA election to go ahead despite legal challenge
The FIA's presidential election is set to go ahead next week, although legal proceedings could overturn the result in February.
bbc.com
‘End-to-end encrypted’ smart toilet camera is not actually end-to-end encrypted
Kohler, the makers of a smart toilet camera, can access customers' data stored on its servers, and can use customers’ bowl pictures to train AI.
techcrunch.com
Western Cuba faces blackout as government seeks to update energy grid
Electrical failures due to ageing infrastructure, hurricanes and a struggling economy have prompted widespread protests.
aljazeera.com
Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results.
bbc.com
'Mad scientist' and 'next Luis Enrique' - who is Celtic manager Nancy?
Kheredine Idessane speaks to an MLS expert about the new Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy.
bbc.com
Tonight, the future of deep tech will be explained to you at StrictlyVC Palo Alto
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...
techcrunch.com
An AI Dark Horse Is Rewriting the Rules of Game Design
The Chinese video game giant Tencent is now building some of the world’s best 3D AI models. This could have implications far outside game design.
wired.com
Nancy takes Celtic job and vows 'exciting football'
Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year contract.
bbc.com
Celtic appoint Nancy as new manager
Celtic have named Wilfried Nancy as the club's new manager on a two-and-a-half year deal.
skysports.com
Fintech firm Marquis alerts dozens of US banks and credit unions of a data breach after ransomware attack
Marquis said ransomware hackers stole reams of banking customer data, containing personal information and financial records, as well as Social Security numbers, belonging to hundreds of thousands o...
techcrunch.com
Will a Salford phoenix club be able to contest 2026 season?
After being liquidated on Wednesday, can Salford Red Devils feasibly rise as a phoenix club under new ownership to contest the 2026 Championship season?
bbc.com
UK explores tougher laws on AI chatbots
Technology secretary Liz Kendall tells MPs she is ‘especially worried’ about potential risks to children
ft.com
South Africa chase record 359 to beat India
South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur.
bbc.com
The Guardian view on a four-day week for teachers: a clever way to end the staffing crisis
England’s teacher shortage is fuelled by burnout and unpaid overtime. New working patterns would help without compromising resultsCan you guess which professionals in England work 26 hours of overt...
theguardian.com
Salford Red Devils will 'never die' says former CEO as he leads consortium
Former Salford Red Devils chief executive Chris Irwin has insisted the club will "never die" despite succumbing to a winding-up order at a specialist companies court on Wednesday.
skysports.com
Civil suit against UFC star McGregor dropped
A civil lawsuit against UFC star Conor McGregor for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at an NBA Finals game in 2023 has been dropped after the woman voluntarily filed for dismissal.
espn.com
Bond investors warned US Treasury over picking Hassett as Fed chair
Some market participants worried candidate for top central bank job will be swayed by Trump on interest rates
ft.com
Keir Starmer expected to award 25 new Labour peerages
Exclusive: Former union bosses and Labour staffers on list as prime minister aims to balance chamberKeir Starmer is putting the finishing touches to a list of dozens of new peerages aimed at streng...
theguardian.com
Labour MP issues plea to Lammy to scrap 'stupid' jury trial plan
Ex-shadow attorney general Karl Turner tells the BBC the plan to cut court backlogs 'won't work".
bbc.com
Two U.K. Women’s Groups Ban Transgender Girls and Women
Protesters in London rallied for trans rights in April after the Supreme Court ruled that only biological women are recognized under Britain’s Equality Act.
nytimes.com
Reform UK aiming for reverse takeover of Tories, Farage says
Leader says electoral deal now would cost his party votes but he aims to continue winning over defectorsNigel Farage has said Reform UK is aiming for a “reverse takeover” of the Conservatives, afte...
theguardian.com
German president receives royal welcome in first state visit to UK in 27 years
Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife joined by King Charles and Queen Camilla on carriage ride through Windsor at start of three-day visitGerman president Frank-Walter Steinmeier was welcomed with...
theguardian.com
Wales can be a team to avoid at World Cup - Tandy
Wales boss Steve Tandy is confident his side will grow to be a team that others want to avoid at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
bbc.com
Skelton: Champion Hurdle still the aim for The New Lion
Harry Skelton says all eyes remain on the Champion Hurdle for The New Lion, despite his crashing fall in the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle on Saturday.
skysports.com
Smith earns first England central contract
Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith has received her first full England women's central contract for 2025-26.
skysports.com
What if…. we abolished billionaires?
Experts tell Al Jazeera what would happen if the world decided to downgrade its richest residents.
aljazeera.com
Snow Mice! review – Christmassy critters play hide and squeak in winter wonderland
Egg theatre, BathThe puppet star of a popular children’s show has been multiplied for this entrancing new adventureThe Egg theatre has made a tradition of festive plays about inquisitive animals. A...
theguardian.com
Farage and the Tory right will unite because they want power. Will the left just stand by? | Neal Lawson
It’s time for a harsh reality check. A progressive bloc of parties refusing to see a common threat risks disasterNeal Lawson is director of the cross-party campaign organisation CompassThe right al...
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Spoilt for choice, Conspiracy Kemi grabs wrong end of every stick | John Crace
After the budget there should have been easy wins for Badenoch at PMQs but the Tory leader just can’t help herselfOn days like this, Kemi Badenoch increasingly gives the impression of an over-excit...
theguardian.com
Indonesian villages flattened by catastrophic floods
Aerial footage shows villages in North Sumatra buried in mud after catastrophic floods and landslides
aljazeera.com
Student Art Murals at Johnson Celebrate 25 Years of Humanity in Space
Select walls at NASA’s Johnson Space Center have been transformed into works of art. Each piece reflects creativity, collaboration, and the spirit of discovery. Painted by Texas students, the mural...
nasa.gov
England's Smith earns first central contract
Hampshire's Linsey Smith is among 17 players to receive full England women's central contracts for 2025-26.
bbc.com
Pubs 'will close' say landlords angry at tax rises
Publicans worry higher business rates will mean pints cost more, or pubs go bust.
bbc.com
NASA Rover Detects Electric Sparks in Mars Dust Devils, Storms
Perseverance confirmed a long-suspected phenomenon in which electrical discharges and their associated shock waves can be born within Red Planet mini-twisters. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover has re...
nasa.gov
AWS doubles down on custom LLMs with features meant to simplify model creation
AWS is launching more capabilities in both Amazon Bedrock and Amazon SageMaker AI to make building custom models easier.
techcrunch.com
Brady, Shaq top A-list of assistants for WC draw
Tom Brady and Shaquille O'Neal are two of the headliners that will assist with Friday's World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., FIFA announced on Wednesday.
espn.com
Hubble Seeks Clusters in ‘Lost Galaxy’
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescop...
nasa.gov
Trump admin takes aim at New Orleans in latest US immigration crackdown
Latest surge of federal agents comes as Donald Trump says National Guard will soon be deployed to Louisiana city.
aljazeera.com
‘It was legs out all the time!’ June Squibb on starring in Scarlett Johansson’s directing debut – and Broadway’s original Gypsy
She brought the house down as a stripper in Gypsy, going on to star in films with Al Pacino and Jack Nicholson. Now, at 96, she’s stealing the show in Eleanor the Great. What’s her secret? ‘Be a lo...
theguardian.com
Another bid to block state AI regulation has failed…for now
Republicans’ attempt to ban state AI regulations was removed from the defense bill after bipartisan opposition, underscoring tensions between tech-industry demands, consumer protection concerns, an...
techcrunch.com
Ireland must look after 'own side of things' at World Cup
Head coach Andy Farrell is not being drawn on suggestions that Ireland have been handed a favourable draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
bbc.com
Google Photos’ 2025 Recap turns to Gemini to find your highlights
The Google Photos Recap will use Gemini's AI to find your memorable moments throughout the year, and adds new metrics, like a 'selfie' count.
techcrunch.com
Amazon Fire TV’s new AI feature lets you jump to scenes by describing them to Alexa+
Amazon says you can describe the scene to Alexa by mentioning details like the actor or character's name, or a memorable quote.
techcrunch.com
Robertson sees off Wu to make UK Championship quarters
Neil Robertson cruises to a 6-1 win over Wu Yize and reaches the quarter-finals of the UK Championship in York.
bbc.com
What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind
Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.
bbc.com
New homes delayed by 'energy-hungry' data centres
The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022.
bbc.com
Alice: Return to Wonderland review – a wonderfully eccentric new rabbit hole to go down
Sherman theatre, CardiffAlice is a boring grownup at the start of this intelligent and catchy Christmas musical – then she’s whisked off to Wonderland againWhat has happened to Alice? Why is she so...
theguardian.com
Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze
Investigations continue into a fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which killed at least 159 people.
bbc.com
Usyk permitted to make voluntary defence of WBC title against Wilder
Oleksandr Usyk will be permitted to make a voluntary defence of his WBC heavyweight world championship and that could be against Deontay Wilder.
skysports.com
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth risked the safety of U.S. forces with use of Signal
A forthcoming inspector general report finds that had intel shared by Hegseth been intercepted by an adversary, it would have endangered servicemembers, according to a source who viewed the findings.
npr.org
Dan Houser on Victorian novels, Red Dead Redemption and redefining open-world games
As the Grand Theft Auto co-writer launches a new project, he reflects on his hugely successful open-world adventures and where game design might go next• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your...
theguardian.com
An Italian powerlifter defies gravity: Mattia Zoppellaro’s best photograph
‘When I saw him leaning back on the floor, I said, “Donato, please don’t move!” Then I jumped on a ladder and shot him from above’This image is part of a series commissioned by the Italian Paralymp...
theguardian.com
Oh. What. Fun. review – Michelle Pfeiffer leads Amazon’s underbaked Christmas turkey
Starry cast, including Felicity Jones and Chloë Grace Moretz, can’t save misfiring cross between Home Alone and The Family StoneIf you’ve already over-indulged in Netflix’s brand of cheap and, over...
theguardian.com
Footage shows Russian troops raising a flag over Pokrovsk as Moscow claims
Footage shows Russian troops raising a flag over Pokrovsk as Moscow claims full control of the eastern Ukrainian city.
aljazeera.com
Help to cut baby formula costs could save parents up to £500, Starmer says
Ministers accept watchdog’s recommendations on how to help people avoid spending more on formula than neededThe government has agreed to implement a plan intended to reduce the cost of buying baby...
theguardian.com
Glencore slashes 1,000 jobs as part of cost-cutting drive
Chief executive Gary Nagle also unveils plans to turn Swiss miner into ‘biggest copper producer in the world’
ft.com
Foreign Office lost ‘opportunities to influence’ US after Harry Dunn death – review
US asserted diplomatic immunity on behalf of suspect who flew back to US 19 days after crashThe Foreign Office failed to treat the Harry Dunn case as a crisis and lost “opportunities to influence”...
theguardian.com
I avoid social media to protect myself - Amorim
Not reading social media abuse is the "only way to survive in this world", says Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.
bbc.com
Canada Turns to the World’s Polar Bear Capital to Defend its Arctic
The tundra outside Churchill, Manitoba, the so-called polar bear capital of the world.
nytimes.com
Private View review – slick but stifling study of queer entanglement
Soho theatre, LondonSex Education’s Patricia Allison and The Gold’s Stefanie Martini star in Jess Edwards’s debut play about love and scienceThe red flags are raised and waving. This queer drama fr...
theguardian.com
Partygoers are pushing for clubs to offer free water: ‘It costs as much as a beer’
New York venues aren’t required to give out water – but nightlife workers say it could make the difference between a safe evening out and an ER visitWhen Brooklyn metal band Contract performs aroun...
theguardian.com
Sources: NHL eying too-short Olympic ice issue
While the NHL is concerned about the status of the ice hockey arena for the Olympics, sources said there are no indications the league would pull out of the event - despite reports that the ice are...
espn.com
Israel Says a Gaza Border Will Reopen, but Only for Palestinians to Leave
The Rafah crossing at the border between southern Gaza and Egypt in 2023. Israel has said it will reopen “in the coming days,” but Egypt denies this.
nytimes.com
Emerald Storm review – a delirious bar-room dance-off with shots of showmanship
Emerald theatre, LondonA mashup of Irish dance, tap and talent-show sparkle, Adam Garcia’s party wins you over with its energy and enthusiasmIn the nicest possible way, this feels a bit like being...
theguardian.com
Inside the final days of Lane Kiffin's time at Ole Miss and his move to LSU
How the long courtship of the Rebels coach finally came to a head, amid secret meetings to middle fingers.
espn.com
Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls
The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.
bbc.com
Verstappen, Norris, Piastri: F1 set for three-way title fight in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen can win a fifth straight world title but will need to overcome McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
aljazeera.com
Hazardous Material Summary Tables (HMSTs)
Hazardous Materials Summary Tables (HMSTs) are a compilation of the chemical, biological, and flammability hazards of materials on a given flight or mission. HMSTs are required by Safety for all Pr...
nasa.gov
A draw with a winner? The routes to northern glory at 2027 World Cup
Has the 2027 World Cup draw handed an advantage to northern hemisphere sides chasing glory?
bbc.com
Why did India order smartphone makers to install a government app?
Privacy concerns lead India to rescind order demanding pre-installed cybersecurity app on all new mobile devices.
aljazeera.com
Ga. Tech gives Key new 5-year deal through 2030
Georgia Tech has approved a new five-year contract with coach Brent Key, adding one year to his existing deal, keeping him at his alma mater through 2030.
espn.com
Toxicology Analysis of Spacecraft Air
Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry (TEC) monitors airborne contaminants in both spacecraft air and water. In-flight monitors are employed to provide real-time insight into the environmental con...
nasa.gov
Street sports help Palestinians cope with trauma
Israel's devastating war has stopped most sports in Gaza, but Al Jazeera's Tareq Abu Azzoum shows us a volleyball game.
aljazeera.com
Why jail access to Pakistan’s Imran Khan has caused a political storm
Jailed former prime minister was finally allowed to meet his sister, Uzma Khanum, on Tuesday, following protests.
aljazeera.com
Lebanon and Israel talks raise hope of more robust, expanded truce
Israeli PM's office said talks are an initial bid 'to establish a basis for a relationship and economic cooperation'.
aljazeera.com
Weak Spots Are Few for Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks
A photograph released by Russian state media showing President Vladimir V. Putin meeting with the U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, at the Kremlin, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Spotify Wrapped is taking over our feeds, but you don’t have outsource your relationship with music to AI | Liz Pelly
The streamer’s annual charts are just another version of the tech that’s alienating us from our inner lives. Hold on to your musical memories and reclaim ownership of your tasteI like year-end list...
theguardian.com
Spotify Wrapped 2025 adds its first multiplayer feature with ‘Wrapped Party’
Spotify Wrapped returns to its data-driven roots with new interactive features, deeper insights, and social experiences designed to revive its fan-favorite feel.
techcrunch.com
New Hearing Aid Company, Foretell, Brings in Steve Martin and Others as Fans
AI-powered startup Fortell has become a secret handshake for the privileged hearing-impaired crowd who swear by the product. Now, it wants to be in your ears.
wired.com
Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of sexual abuse and environmental destruction
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.
bbc.com
The 2005 Ashes SPOTY takeover - wins for Warne, England & Flintoff
After an iconic Ashes series in 2005, the England cricket team won team of the year, Shane Warne won the Overseas Personality award and Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff was named BBC Sports Personality of...
bbc.com
Nothing looks to its community to raise $5M, wants to be ‘IPO-ready’ in 3 years
The new round, which opens on December 10, will enable consumers to buy the company's shares at its Series C valuation of $1.3 billion.
techcrunch.com
EU agrees deal to end Russian gas purchases by 2027
Deal on delayed date a step towards cutting Russia's funding for its war in Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
WBC title bout for Sheeraz after Crawford stripped
Briton Hamzah Sheeraz will fight for the WBC super-middleweight world title after Terence Crawford was stripped of the belt.
bbc.com
Macy’s Raises Sales Forecast Again as Shoppers Prove Resilient
Shoppers on Black Friday in New York City.
nytimes.com
Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in
The intoxicated animal suffered no injuries and was released back into the wild by animal protection once sober.
bbc.com
Rochdale accused of tardy response to finding that CEO ‘touched and grinded’ on junior colleague
Council suspended James Binks only after details of inquiry published in local pressRochdale council is facing claims it sat on the results of a disciplinary inquiry into its chief executive over u...
theguardian.com
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration review – take anti-nausea pills, she’s back!
She literally skips through a Christmas tree farm, serves food that looks like animal droppings and cooks a meal that Prince Harry hates. Assume the crash position before watchingIn the top corner...
theguardian.com
Share your views on music produced by AI
We’d like to know your feelings on music produced by AIWe’d like to know your feelings on music produced by AI. The tide, it seems, is unstoppable. In July, the band the Velvet Underground went vir...
theguardian.com
NCAA women's volleyball tournament: Bold predictions, must-watch players and more
Ahead of the tournament, our ESPN college volleyball experts give their take on five big questions.
espn.com
Sudan’s RSF has no “well-articulated governance strategy”
As the RSF gains ground, it’s seeking new revenue sources to fund its war effort and tighten control across Sudan.
aljazeera.com
Fortnite draws 10.5 million in Zero Hour, launches Chapter 7
Fortnite Chapter 7: Pacific Break brings a brand-new map to the battle royale game.
espn.com
NBA fines Sixers for Embiid injury report violation
The 76ers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for violating league injury reporting rules after Joel Embiid played Sunday after being listed as out vs. the Hawks.
espn.com
The rise of unpopular populism
On birth rates, the lockdown and above all Brexit, the right is out of touch with the public
ft.com
R360 delay 'positive' for Prem - Exeter boss Baxter
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says the postponement of global franchise league R360 is positive for the Prem.
bbc.com
It Was Just an Accident review – Jafar Panahi takes us on a nightmare trip into a land of bribes and brutality
An unfortunate encounter with a dog sets off a chain of surreal, grotesque events that expose the corruption and tyranny at the heart of IranJafar Panahi is the veteran Iranian auteur and democracy...
theguardian.com
Salford Red Devils wound up by High Court over debts
Troubled former Super League club Salford Red Devils are wound up by the High Court.
bbc.com
Storm Floodwaters in Indonesia Turned Logs Into Floating Projectiles
The aftermath of Cyclone Senyar in Batang Toru, North Sumatra, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Success in 2025 - are the Lionesses ready for 2026?
England cap off a successful 2025 with two resounding victories over China and Ghana at home - so what shape are they in for World Cup qualification?
bbc.com
Whistleblower accuses Foreign Office of ‘censoring’ warning of Sudan genocide
Exclusive: Analyst claims UK officials deleted alert to threat of genocidal violence by paramilitaries to protect UAEWarnings of a possible “genocide” in Sudan were removed from a UK risk assessmen...
theguardian.com
Rural Labour MPs signal concern at farm tax plans
Dozens of the party's rural backbenchers are thought to have abstained at an initial vote on the plans.
bbc.com
A Fentanyl Vaccine Is About to Get Its First Major Test
ARMR Sciences of New York is trialing a vaccine in the Netherlands to protect against fentanyl-related overdose and death.
wired.com
Steve Rosenberg: Putin showing no signs of compromise
The BBC's Russia Editor shares his analysis after five hours of peace talks between the Russians and the US.
bbc.com
Jamie Lee Curtis asked My Girl studio to put trigger warning on poster over Macaulay Culkin bee sting
Actor told Columbia’s head of marketing that the film’s scene showing the death of Culkin, then 10, was going to freak out every child in the USJamie Lee Curtis has said she asked the studio behind...
theguardian.com
'It was unplayable' - Wilson unhappy with table and cue conditions
World number two Kyren Wilson has criticised playing conditions and says he 'mentally gave up' early on in the first frame, before his 6-4 loss to Elliot Slessor knocked him out of the UK Champions...
bbc.com
‘So much we don’t know’: why experts are warning against a new pipeline in British Columbia
Project on ‘very poorly understood’ terrain poses immense geological hazard, endangering fragile ecosystemsWhen an earthquake in 2002 struck in a remote pocket of Alaska, the shock was the stronges...
theguardian.com
Five of the best sports books of 2025
From the trauma and triumphs of Olympic cyclist Bradley Wiggins to the secret life of a match fixer The ChainBradley Wiggins, (HarperCollins) The Tour de France winner’s autobiography begins with...
theguardian.com
Funeral held in Gaza for journalist killed in Israeli strike
A funeral was held in Khan Younis for Palestinian journalist Mahmoud Essam Wadi, who was killed in an Israeli strike.
aljazeera.com
Donald Trump’s attendance at FIFA World Cup 2026 draw confirmed
US President Donald Trump will play a key part in one of the highest-profile World Cup draws in FIFA history.
aljazeera.com
Sheeraz mandated for world title shot after Crawford stripped of belt
Britain’s Hamzah Sheeraz has been mandated for a world title shot after Terence Crawford has been stripped of the WBC super-middleweight championship.
skysports.com
'I do record everything': The told and untold stories of Merab Dvalishvili
Dvalishvili, the UFC champion Dana White once called "next-level stupid," is slowly taking over the internet.
espn.com
Itoje, Borthwick: Our goal is to win 2027 World Cup - 'We've been very clear'
England captain Maro Itoje and head coach Steve Borthwick have both said their aims are "definitely to win the 2027 Rugby World Cup" in Australia, reacting to Wednesday's pool stage draw.
skysports.com
A routine shingles shot may offer powerful defense against dementia
A unique vaccine rollout in Wales gave researchers an accidental natural experiment that revealed a striking reduction in dementia among seniors who received the shingles vaccine. The protective ef...
sciencedaily.com
Fabergé Winter Egg Sells for $30 Million, an Auction Record
The Fabergé Winter Egg displayed at a media preview by Christie’s in London in November.
nytimes.com
Ireland to face Scotland again in Rugby World Cup
Ireland will meet Scotland will meet in the group stage of a Rugby World Cup once again as they were drawn together in Pool D for the 2027 competition in Australia alongside Uruguay and Portugal.
bbc.com
Visiting Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo Echoed Francis’s Message, Not His Style
Pope Leo in Bkerke, Lebanon, on Monday. During his six-day tour, he called out the risks of artificial intelligence and other rapidly advancing technologies.
nytimes.com
England and Wales in same 2027 World Cup group
England and Wales are paired up in the pool stages at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Scotland and Ireland also drawn together.
bbc.com
Canada Turns to the World’s Polar Bear Capital to Defend its Arctic
The tundra outside Churchill, Manitoba, the so-called polar bear capital of the world.
nytimes.com
Gaza university resumes in-person classes
Islamic University of Gaza resumes in-person classes after two years amid war damage and displacement.
aljazeera.com
Tennessee special election results: What we know about Matt Van Epps’s win
Van Epps manages to defeat his Democratic challenger by a narrow margin despite Trump's backing.
aljazeera.com
Campbell, Clemson great, NBA champ, dies at 57
Elden Campbell, the all-time leading scorer at Clemson who played for the Lakers in the 1990s and won an NBA title with the Pistons, has died at the age of 57.
espn.com
JWST finds a Milky Way twin born shockingly early in the Universe
A surprisingly mature spiral galaxy named Alaknanda has been spotted just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang—far earlier than astronomers believed such well-structured galaxies could form. With s...
sciencedaily.com
Farage says deal with Tories ‘as they are’ would cost Reform UK votes, as he denies election pact – UK politics live
Reform UK leader says report of an election deal with Conservatives is ‘false’, but suggests only under their current leadershipGood morning. The Financial Times today has a good story that will re...
theguardian.com
Scotland face Ireland, Uruguay and Portugal in World Cup
Scotland have been drawn against Ireland, Uruguay and Portugal in Rugby World Cup 2027.
bbc.com
Talk of a Reform-Conservative pact no longer far-fetched
A deal would involve a lot of losers on Tory side, but by next election the party might just be desperate enough
ft.com
Amnesty calls for war crimes probe on RSF attack on Sudan refugee camp
NGO documents accounts of atrocities during paramilitary force's April assault on the North Darfur facility.
aljazeera.com
The solar mission that survived disaster and found 5,000 comets
For thirty years, SOHO has watched the Sun from a stable perch in space, revealing the inner workings of our star and surviving crises that nearly ended the mission. Its long-term observations unco...
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More than 520 chemicals found in English soil, including long-banned medical substances
Fertilising arable land with human waste leaves array of toxins that could re-enter food chain, study findsMore than 520 chemicals have been found in English soils, including pharmaceutical product...
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Sunset Boulevard review – Hollywood never looked more glorious or more tragic
Gloria Swanson is extraordinary as faded film-star Norma Desmond in Billy Wilder’s cameo-packed self-referential masterpiece about tinseltown ghosts and delusionsBilly Wilder’s film starring Gloria...
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‘The dinosaurs didn’t know what was coming, but we do’: Marina Silva on what needs to follow Cop30
Exclusive: Brazil’s environment minister talks about climate inaction and the course we have to plot to save ourselves and the planetSoon after I returned home to Altamira from Cop30, I found mysel...
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A common constipation drug shows a surprising ability to protect kidneys
A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function. The results point toward gut-based, mitochondria-boost...
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England drawn with Wales at 2027 Rugby World Cup as Ireland face Scotland again
England will face Wales, Tonga and Zimbabwe in the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2027.
skysports.com
One thing to know about 2026 World Cup qualified teams ahead of draw
The FIFA World Cup draw is happening Friday, and 42 of the 48 teams are confirmed. But what's one thing you need to know about each nation?
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Rating Portugal kit for Ronaldo's final World Cup, other Puma jerseys
Puma has revealed the jersey that Portugal will wear at next summer's FIFA World Cup.
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Village People and Robbie Williams to perform at Friday's World Cup draw
American disco group Village People and British superstar Robbie Williams are among the artists set to perform at Friday's World Cup draw in Washington DC.
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Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. How will it work?
The world-first law aims to reduce the risks children face online, but critics fear it may not work.
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Gary Lineker takes football podcast to Netflix
The Rest is Football will stream on Netflix during next summer's World Cup as part of a new deal.
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I accompanied my wife to Dignitas. The Lords' filibustering is an insult to all like her who have suffered | Dave Sowry
Christy faced months of bureaucratic trauma. For terminally ill people, the assisted dying bill must not create further obstaclesThree years ago, I sat in a hotel in Zurich, awaiting my flight home...
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An eco obscenity: Norman Foster’s steroidal new skyscraper is an affront to the New York skyline
It contains enough steel to go round the world twice – and even has a fake breeze to flutter the star-and-stripes flag in its lobby. If this colossus is just the first of a new breed of bulky super...
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The 20 best songs of 2025
This year’s outstanding tracks – from post-punk rap to indie-disco and operatic pop – as voted for by 30 Guardian music writers***20 Continue reading...
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What Mikko Rantanen learned from last season's double-trade campaign
After a tumultuous campaign, the veteran superstar is now looking ahead to big things with the Stars.
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Scientists reveal what really drives the “freshman 15”
College life creates a perfect storm for overeating, as students consume more calories when surrounded by friends, eating in dining halls, or following unstructured schedules. A four-week study usi...
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A final farewell to Lane Kiffin and the rest of the Bottom 10
With the season over and the final votes tallied, we crown the best of the worst -- on and off the field.
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Search resumes to solve mystery of missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
New search to start on December 30 for Boeing 777 that went missing in 2014 with 227 passengers and 12 crew members.
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Farage tells donors he expects Reform to do election deal with Tories – report
One donor tells FT that Reform leader described an agreement as ‘inevitable’, despite denials from both sidesNigel Farage has told donors he expects a deal or merger between his Reform UK party and...
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Opium poppy farming hits 10-year high in war-torn Myanmar
Myanmar now the world’s main source of illicit opium following decline of poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, the UN says.
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Newcomer slump? Why Bane, Turner and others were off to slow starts on new teams
New research helps explain why players get off to such slow starts after swapping teams.
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Quentin Tarantino has strong opinions about Paul Dano and none of them are right | Sian Cain
Tarantino has called Dano a ‘weak, weak uninteresting guy’, ‘the giant flaw’ in There Will Be Blood – and the main reason it is not his favourite film of the 21st centuryHow does the saying go? Opi...
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On yer bike! American speed demons – in pictures
Jack Lueders-Booth has been racing, repairing and photographing motorbikes for decades. His new book captures those people who crave the risk and romance of the road Continue reading...
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Cover-Up review – atrocity exposer Seymour Hersh, journalist legend, gets a moment in the spotlight
Hersh’s record on uncovering the big stories, from My Lai to Abu Ghraib, speaks for itself. This documentary watches him at work: dogged, nonconformist and combativeRenowned investigative journalis...
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Healthify upgrades its AI assistant Ria with real-time conversation capabilities
Healtify is adding live conversation capabilities to its AI assistant, powered by OpenAI's realtime APIs
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Wade: Winning World Chamionship would cement my legacy
James Wade is one of the most decorated players in the history of darts but believes that winning the World Darts Championship is what would cement his legacy in the sport.
skysports.com
Delhi records 200,000 acute respiratory illness cases amid toxic air
More than 30,000 people with respiratory illnesses had to be hospitalised in Delhi between 2022 and 2024.
bbc.com
Racism, rape and death threats: One weekend of abuse in football
More than 2,000 extremely abusive social media posts were sent about managers and players in the Premier League and Women's Super League in a single weekend, a BBC investigation finds.
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TV tonight: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells the story of her Iranian prison ordeal
She recounts the shocking experience in this excellent documentary. Plus: the investigation into the Sycamore Gap tree. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Two“My child was not even two when...
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LIVE: Israeli forces kill 357 Palestinians in 50 days of ceasefire in Gaza
Children, photojournalist among Palestinians killed by Israeli forces across Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
The best science and nature books of 2025
From the threat of superintelligent AI to the secrets of a longer life; plus the evolution of language and the restless genius of Francis Crick This felt like the year that AI really arrived. It is...
theguardian.com
Tesla privately warned UK that weakening EV rules would hit sales
Elon Musk-owned electric carmaker also called for support for the secondhand market, documents revealBusiness live – latest updatesTesla privately warned the UK government that weakening electric v...
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Scientists uncover surprise origin of wispy cirrus clouds
These delicate cloud systems appear to be seeded by massive atmospheric waves thousands of miles awayCirrus clouds are our highest clouds; their delicate wispy strands are like an artist’s brushstr...
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Fear of facing the future has British politics stuck in the past | Rafael Behr
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves claim to be dealing with the world as it is, but their choices betray yearning for a world that has disappearedHollywood has stopped betting on original ideas. Sequel...
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Africa’s oldest leaders are governing the world’s youngest populations
Africa’s youngest citizens are ruled by leaders in their 80s and 90s. Some are reshaping the system to hold on to power.
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Reuse and return schemes could help eliminate plastic pollution in 15 years – report
Pew Charitable Trusts finds plastic pollution will more than double globally by 2040 unless action taken The 66m tonnes of pollution from plastic packaging that enters the global environment each y...
theguardian.com
Record pay for RSM partners reaches levels earned at Big Four
Mid-tier accounting firm’s average profit per equity partner of £821,000 better than that at EY
ft.com
Read the COP small print
The latest annual climate summit revealed changes on the ground are starting to outpace the UN talks themselves
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The EU single market’s elephant in the room
Small, often invisible barriers to trade affect products from businesses across Europe, including a fluffy Ikea pachyderm
ft.com
City of London risks running out of top office space
Broker Knight Frank forecasts that the vacancy rate for prime offices will fall to zero by 2028
ft.com
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Advances Research Aboard Space Station
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is wrapping up his first mission aboard the International Space Station in early December. During his stay, Kim conducted scientific experiments and technology demonstratio...
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Trump says he has revoked Biden’s autopen pardons: But can he do it?
Legal experts say there is no basis in the US Constitution for a president to revoke pardons.
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Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly wins special House election in Tennessee
Republicans will hold on to a House seat in Tennessee after a special election Tuesday that saw millions of dollars in outside spending and national attention for the closer-than-expected contest.
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Transfer rumors, news: Saudi clubs ready to move for Liverpool's Salah
Mohamed Salah has long been a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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As lead changes in knife-edge Honduran election, will Trump fail to get his way?
Former vice-president Salvador Nasralla has a small lead over his rival, the conservative former mayor of Tegucigalpa, Nasry Asfura.
bbc.com
US defence chief says he did not see survivors before follow-up boat strike
US Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth defends controversial second strike on alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea.
aljazeera.com
Back in NHL, Hart debuts for Vegas after acquittal
Goalie Carter Hart, one of five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in July, made his first NHL appearance in nearly two years Tuesday night, debuting for the Golden...
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Trump administration threatens to withhold food assistance from 21 states
The threat comes as the federal government seeks to enforce a demand that states turn over data about SNAP recipients.
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Early Earth’s sky may have created the first ingredients for life
Researchers recreated conditions from billions of years ago and found that Earth’s young atmosphere could make key molecules linked to life. These sulfur-rich compounds, including certain amino aci...
sciencedaily.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,378
These are the key developments from day 1,378 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.
bbc.com
Doomed ants send a final scent to save their colony
Ant pupae that are fatally sick don’t hide their condition; instead, they release a special scent that warns the rest of the colony. This signal prompts worker ants to open the pupae’s cocoons and...
sciencedaily.com
Amazon challenges competitors with on-premises Nvidia ‘AI Factories’
If the product name sounds familiar, it should. It's a collab with Nvidia that combines AWS tech with the chip maker's tech.
techcrunch.com
Anthropic taps IPO lawyers as it races OpenAI to go public
AI start-up picks law firm Wilson Sonsini for what could be one of the largest public offerings ever
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A long-overlooked weak point in your DNA has just been revealed
Scientists discovered that the first 100 base pairs of human genes are unusually prone to mutations, especially during the earliest stages of embryonic development. These mosaic mutations often go...
sciencedaily.com
The India Trump Made
Where American bullying is leading New Delhi.