Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-12-08

John Noble Wilford, Times Reporter Who Covered the Moon Landing, Dies at 92

John Noble Wilford in 1981. Recalling his coverage of the moon landing, he said, “I thought to myself, yes, this is the biggest story I will probably ever write in my career.”

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Aberdeen hope for 'big step forward' in stadium plan

Aberdeen are invited to a meeting on Friday with city council leaders they hope "will be the first big step forward in some time" following a war of words over plans for a new stadium.

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Foreign states using AI videos to undermine support for Ukraine, says Yvette Cooper

UK foreign secretary urges action against ‘information warfare’ made easier by advances in technologyForeign countries are flooding social media with AI-manipulated videos to undermine western supp...

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SoftBank and Nvidia reportedly in talks to fund SkildAI at $14B, nearly tripling its value

Skild AI is developing a hardware-agnostic foundation model for robots that can be customized for various uses.

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Waymo runs into safety concerns and competition as it expands in the US

A stellar safety record let Waymo expand, but recent accidents and competition from Zoox have raised concerns.

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Russian Court Sentences 4 Soldiers to Prison for Killing Texan

Russell Bonner Bentley III visiting a memorial to victims of Nazi killings, in Donetsk, Ukraine, in 2017.

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Honduran election authorities resume vote tallies amid allegations of fraud

Central American nation on edge after voting plagued by fraud claims and a recent history of contested elections.

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Nvidia can sell H200 AI chips to China, Trump says

US president says other chipmakers will also be allowed to export advanced semiconductors

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Donald E. Petersen, Who Rescued Ford Motor Co., Dies at 97

Donald E. Petersen, foreground, in 1981 touring a Philco-Ford of Canada factory with the plant manager, Bill Quindlin. Mr. Petersen, who spent 40 years with Ford, helped develop the Mustang, Thunde...

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Acting US Attorney Alina Habba resigns New Jersey post amid controversy

A federal appeals court this month upheld Habba's 'disqualification' as US attorney, despite Trump's attacks on judges.

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Sorry, not sorry: Netanyahu demands a pardon

Netanyahu says his corruption trial endangers Israel and demands a pardon.

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Google’s AI try-on app Doppl adds a shoppable discovery feed

The tech giant says the idea behind the new feed is to display recommendations so users can discover and virtually try on items. Nearly everything in the feed is shoppable, with direct links to mer...

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Rename ‘home-to-school transport’ to tackle spiralling costs, MPs told

Costs in England have now risen to £2.3bn a year, with local authorities arguing eligible pupils don’t always need a ‘door-to-door taxi service’“Home-to-school transport” should be renamed “assiste...

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All World Cup matches to have hydration breaks

Every match at the 2026 World Cup will have three-minute hydration breaks in each half.

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Trump announces $12bn package to aid farmers hurt by his tariffs

Farmers have been dogged by trade wars that have seen reduced purchases and increased prices on seeds and fertiliser.

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OpenAI Should Stop Naming Its Creations After Products That Already Exist

From “cameo” to “io,” OpenAI keeps trying to call its new and upcoming releases by names that resemble existing trademarks.

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Sinfield set for Grand Final finish to 2026 challenge

Having raised £1.15m for motor neurone disease charities in his latest challenge, Kevin Sinfield's 2026 '7 in 7 Challenge' will see him finish at the Betfred Super League Grand Final at O...

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IBM extends AI push with $11bn takeover of Confluent

Chief says deal with data streaming platform will allow company to deploy generative artificial intelligence ‘faster’

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Tiger Global plans cautious venture future with a new $2.2B fund

Tiger's last fund did well with investmetments in OpenAI, Waymo and Databricks. But it warns investors that AI valuations are already 'elevated.'

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Tony Blair reportedly dropped from Trump’s Gaza ‘board of peace’ shortlist

Former UK leader loses out on key role in transitional authority after objections from Arab and Muslim nationsTony Blair will not occupy a key position on Donald Trump’s Gaza “peace council” after...

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Fireside Tales review – Punchdrunk Enrichment set imaginations ablaze

Punchdrunk Enrichment Stores, LondonThis gentle and generous piece of immersive theatre combines captivating storytelling with moments of wonderWe’re on our way to see Fireside Tales and my five-ye...

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‘Could do a better job than Keir Starmer’: who could replace the PM if he is forced out?

Labour leader remains bullish about defeating any challenge, but jostling for top job among rivals and their supporters continues With Keir Starmer’s poll ratings getting worse and the Labour party...

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Environmental groups call for halt to new data center construction

More than 230 organizations signed a public letter urging members of Congress to take action.

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Martin Parr Dies at 73; Photographed Britain’s Unvarnished Quirks

A 2007 Martin Parr self-portrait. “You should ask yourself why we are so used to seeing glamorized pictures of what people think they should look like,” he said, adding that most images were “some...

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FBI agents allege wrongful termination for kneeling during US protest

Lawsuit claims FBI agents were terminated for de-escalating crowd, perceived as anti-Trump stance during 2020 protests.

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Cora Weiss, Lifelong Champion of Social Justice, Dies at 91

Cora Weiss at a news conference in New York City in 1972 with David Dellinger, center, the co-chairman of the Committee of Liaison with Families of Servicemen Detained in North Vietnam, and the Rev...

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Claude Code is coming to Slack, and that’s a bigger deal than it sounds

Anthropic launches Claude Code in Slack, letting developers delegate coding tasks from chat threads. It's part of a shift toward AI-embedded collaboration that could reshape software workflows.

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Can Southeast Asia cope with record-breaking storms?

The region has seen a rise in more powerful storms this year.

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IFA aims to have National Training Centre ready for 2028

The Irish Football Association says it is hopeful of submitting planning permission for its new National Training Centre next month.

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Ecuadorean ex-President Lenin Moreno to stand trial for bribery charges

The former South American leader is accused of receiving bribes connected to the construction of a power plant.

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Slot surprised by Salah outburst - but doesn't rule out return

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says he was "surprised" by Mohamed Salah saying their relationship had broken down, but didn't rule out a potential return for the forward.

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Paramount’s WBD bid relegates Netflix to a supporting role

But big media tie-ups have a poor record at creating value

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Thousands flee Thai-Cambodian border as deadly clashes reignite

Footage shows civilians huddling in bunkers and children fleeing after Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodia forces.

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UK will ramp up clampdown on ‘abusive’ Slapps lawsuits, Lammy says

The justice secretary says the government wants to protect journalists and activists who ‘shine a light on corruption’David Lammy has said the UK will go further to tackle abusive and spurious laws...

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'Winning made everything worth it' - Norris on world title triumph

Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris speaks to BBC Sport about the pivotal moment that led to him winning his first title.

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The Guardian view on solar geoengineering: Africa has a point about this risky technology | Editorial

Sun-dimming risks putting the planet’s thermostat under Donald Trump’s control. Better to adopt the precautionary principle with high-stakes scienceIt is fitting that this week’s UN environment tal...

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XRISM Finds Chlorine, Potassium in Cas A

The Cassiopeia A supernova remnant glows in X-ray, visible, and infrared light in this Jan. 8, 2024, image that combines data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble, Webb, and Spitzer spa...

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‘It’s Scotland’s energy’: SNP to focus on renewables in Holyrood election

Leader John Swinney says independence could cut household energy bills by a third in the long termThe future of Scottish renewables will underpin the Scottish National party’s Holyrood election cam...

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HOF chair 'not surprised' Bonds, Clemens still out

Baseball Hall of Fame chairman Jane Forbes Clark told reporters on Monday that Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds weren't voted into the Hall this year because contemporary era committee members evaluat...

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Jim Caviezel to play Jair Bolsonaro in ‘heroic’ biopic

Actor, who starred in The Passion of the Christ, will play the disgraced ex-Brazilian president in film written by his one-time secretary of cultureJair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president no...

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Golden Globes 2026: Which films got nominations, and who was snubbed?

Hamnet, Sinners and One Battle After Another seen as top contenders, alongside films from Norway, Iran and South Korea.

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Tsunami warning after earthquake strikes off Japan

The 7.6 magnitude tremor prompts tsunami warnings and orders to evacuate residents.

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TikTok adds a space for organizing content with others, teases ‘Shared Feeds’

Shared Feeds will surface new content tailored to both users' tastes, such as sports, winter activities, and their favorite creators.

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Ukraine firefighters rush to rescue people, pets after Russian strike

Firefighters evacuated residents and their pets from a nine-storey apartment building after a Russian drone strike.

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What next for Tiger? Woods' injury latest and how his future could look

Tiger Woods was limited to the role of tournament host at the Hero World Challenge due to injury, with uncertainty remaining over his future and what his schedule will look like in the years ahead.

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Heat pump startup Quilt raises $20M Series B to expand sales

Quilt has sold nearly 1,000 units in the U.S. and Canada, and the new funding should help expand sales operations to more states and provinces.

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Netflix buying Warner Bros is bad news for cinema and those of us who love it | Jesse Hassenger

The proposed acquisition would see yet more of Hollywood controlled by a tech company and one that doesn’t seem to care about the theatrical experienceDid Netflix just exacerbate a bunch of seasona...

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Ravens' Harbaugh: NFL catch rule 'clear as mud'

Ravens coach John Harbaugh wants more clarification to the NFL's catch rule after Isaiah Likely's go-ahead touchdown was overturned in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Steelers.

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Kyrgios locked in for Melbourne return ahead of Australian Open

Nick Kyrgios is set to return to Rod Laver Arena for the 1 Point Slam alongside world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner with 48 players consisting of a mix of pros, amateurs and celebrity wildc...

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December Gold Cup renamed in support of Hunt Family Fund

The December Gold Cup will be run in support of the Hunt Family Fund at this weekend’s pre-Christmas meeting at Cheltenham.

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The U.S. Gave Mexico a List of Russian Spies. Mexico Let Them Stay.

The Russian Embassy in Mexico City is one of Moscow’s largest around the world, according to its Foreign Ministry, although the Kremlin and Mexico have few economic, cultural or military ties.

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Blair out of running for Gaza ‘board of peace’

Former UK prime minister dropped from consideration after objections from some Arab and Muslim states

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Trump set to announce $12bn aid package for US farmers hit by tariffs

Bailout will help mitigate cost of the president’s trade policies to the sector

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England rethink World Cup base plans and may 'venue hop' around tournament

England have been forced into a radical rethink over their plans for next summer’s World Cup following the draw at the weekend, and may now have to consider 'venue-hopping' for the knockout s...

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Former Trump attorney Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey

Habba's decision comes as the Justice Department has lost a string of court cases ruling that U.S. attorneys have not been appointed legally, including in Nevada, California and Virginia.

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‘ONE RULE’: Trump says he’ll sign an executive order blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushback

“I will be doing a ONE RULE Executive Order this week,” Trump posted on social media. “You can’t expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something.”

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‘The Red Road flats were spectacular – and terrifying’: striking photographs of Glasgow in flux

From Franz Ferdinand fusing a basement pub’s lights to notorious high-rise flats just days before their demolition, a new show captures the changing city. Its photographers talk us through their sh...

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Darts walk-on songs: All the anthems and music from Littler, Humphries and more

Listen to the walk-on songs of all 32 ranked players at the 2025 World Darts Championship...

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Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges

Making an appearance in court Monday in New York, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games, and he and his lawyer,...

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Colts' QB crisis deepens: Leonard has knee injury

Colts quarterback Riley Leonard, who replaced Daniel Jones after his Achilles injury Sunday, has an unspecified knee injury putting his status for Week 14 in question.

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Why Thailand and Cambodia Are Fighting

Families gathered at a temporary shelter in Buriram province, Thailand, on Monday after clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border.

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Syrian youth embrace political freedoms after fall of Assad

Syria has seen new social media platforms, student movements and cultural groups emerge as spaces for debate and reform.

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'I've had a LOT of messages!' | Norris reflects on title win and reveals new number

Sky Sports' Craig Slater speaks to the newly crowned world champion Lando Norris after his 2025 title victory.

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US Supreme Court hears fight over Trump's power to fire federal agency official

The court is hearing arguments in Trump v Slaughter - a case that could have major implications for the independence of some federal agencies.

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Williamson to play for first time since Euro final

Arsenal defender Leah Williamson is to return to action for the first time since the Euro 2025 final following a four-month absence with a knee injury.

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Paramount goes to war with Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery with hostile $108.4B bid

Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile, $108.4 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, days after Warner Bros. agreed to be acquired by Netflix for $82.7 billion.

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Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake

A tsunami warning is displayed on a television in Japan after a strong earthquake off Japan’s northern coast.

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Ismael would 'sacrifice' signings for new pitch

Ismael is willing to make sacrifices to his transfer budget if the money is used to improve the pitch.

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‘It’s been called the greatest hip-hop film ever’: how we made cult graffiti classic Wild Style

‘I handed a guy a starting pistol for a stick-up scene. But instead he reached into his car and took out the sawn-off shotgun you see in the movie’I was part of the New York graffiti artists the Fa...

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IBM to acquire Confluent for $11B as it seeks to bolster its data offerings

IBM is buying data infrastructure company Confluent for $11 billion in cash in a bid to to bolster its data and automation products as ever more companies move their tech operations to the cloud an...

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FIFA confirms mandatory hydration breaks for World Cup

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Powerful earthquake strikes off Japan, triggers tsunami warning

This is a breaking news story.

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Starmer meets Zelenskyy: is a new peace plan possible? – podcast

As Keir Starmer hosts Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss what the ‘coalition of the willing’ can achieve. Also in the spotlight is Labour’s shifting position on th...

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Trump to sign ‘one-rule’ executive order on AI to bypass US state approvals

Donald Trump vows to unleash AI competitiveness, but removing state oversight riles members of his Republican Party.

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Brundle's verdict on 'intense' championship fight and Norris' title

Congratulations to Lando Norris on becoming Formula 1 world champion after a fine, but sometimes intense and challenging, 24 races. His victories in Melbourne, Monaco, Austria, Silverstone, Hungary...

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Google’s ‘TPU’ chip puts OpenAI on alert and shakes Nvidia investors

AI advances made through group’s custom processor hits Nvidia’s stock and prompts ChatGPT maker to declare ‘code red’

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Trump to issue executive order for single federal rule on AI regulation

Move would restrict individual states from regulating tech groups

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White storks to make historic return to London in 2026

Species extinct as breeding birds in Britain since 1416 to be reintroduced in Barking and Dagenham as part of rewilding effortAbove the roar of traffic, the rumble of the tube and the juddering con...

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‘I’m a prisoner of hope’: Olafur Eliasson on using art to bring us together to save the world

Inside Presence, the Icelandic-Danish artist’s epic new show in Brisbane, what you see changes based on where you stand or how you look – crucial when it comes to tackling the climate crisisI gasp...

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Heated Rivalry: this horny gay ice hockey drama has everyone talking – but is it any good?

HBO’s new show is part of a wave of gay-themed romance – from Heartstopper to Red, White and Royal Blue – that desexes gay men just enough to make them palatable, like pets for young womenEven befo...

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy in London as E3 talks under way

The Ukrainian president says Donbas continues to divide negotiators, as meetings with France, Germany and the UK begin.

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Bellamy hopes to renew feud with Canada's Marsch

Wales boss Craig Bellamy is looking forward to renewing his rivalry with Canada's Jesse Marsch if he can lead his team to the World Cup.

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Golden Globe nominations: One Battle After Another leads the charge

Sinners, Hamnet and Sentimental Value also key contenders for first major awards ceremony of the season, while Bradley Cooper, Sydney Sweeney and Brendan Fraser amongst those snubbed• Full list of...

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Arizona grabs top spot in Top 25 men's hoops poll

With a perfect start to the season, the Arizona Wildcats has taken the top sport in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll. Purdue, which sat atop the poll for three straight weeks, slid to si...

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Adobe launches content creation hub in Premiere mobile for YouTube Shorts creators

The company says the space is designed to give creators everything they need to produce viral videos, grow their audience, and tap into trends, whether it's creating day-in-the-life vlogs, travel v...

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Who has the most travel at 2026 World Cup? And why does it matter?

For many national teams, how they handle and recover from extensive travel could make or break their World Cup next summer.

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Men's AP Top 25 poll Week 5 reaction: What to know about every team

The fifth in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.

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After el-Fasher, we must refuse a ‘new normal’ of mass atrocities in Darfur

Massacres at the start of the war in Sudan should have shocked the world into action. They didn't.

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Norris is 'only just getting going' - and rank British world champions

Lando Norris has joined an illustrious sporting club, and is only just getting going at the very peak of F1, writes Andrew Benson.

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Joey Barton gets suspended sentence over X posts

The ex-footballer sent "grossly offensive" posts about Jeremy Vine, Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, a court hears.

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Elif Shafak named new president of the Royal Society of Literature

The British-Turkish writer was elected after a vote among the society’s fellows, with outgoing president Bernardine Evaristo describing her selection as ‘terrifically inspired’Novelist Elif Shafak...

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Will Trump’s new security doctrine boost the rise of far right in Europe?

The new security doctrine calls on the US to 'cultivate resistance' within Europe.

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Canada’s environmental ‘realism’ looks more like surrender | Tzeporah Berman

At a time when the UK and other countries are finally taking bold steps for climate, Canada is preparing a new oil pipelineLast week, the United Kingdom did something all too rare: it chose leaders...

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Hinge’s new AI feature helps daters move beyond boring small talk

Hinge launched “Convo Starters,” a feature powered by AI that provides personalized tips for initiating meaningful conversations.

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Police assess claims Reform overspent on Farage election campaign

The party denies breaking electoral law, saying the "inaccurate claims come from a disgruntled former councillor".

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Hedge fund ordered to pay bonus to trader who made 97% of its revenues

Evolution Capital Management must pay Robert Gagliardi $5.4mn plus interest after High Court judgment

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Grooming gangs inquiry ‘must consider ethnicity and religion’, Badenoch says

Tory leader also wants time-limit for inquiry, as Labour criticised over delays and rows about investigation’s scopeA nationwide inquiry into grooming gangs must “consider the role of ethnicity, re...

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The key moments that won Norris the 2025 title

Lando Norris became the 35th driver in F1 history to become world champion and Britain's 11th after a tense title-decider in Abu Dhabi.

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FBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest

The FBI agents kneeled during a protest in 2020 not to reflect a left-wing political view, but to de-escalate a volatile situation, they say in court papers. The FBI fired them in September.

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Indonesia counts human cost as more climate change warnings sounded

Indonesia says 1,000 dead, some 1 million displaced from rains as report points at the threat posed by climate change.

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Big Ten ties record with 9 teams in women's poll

The Big Ten matched The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball record with nine ranked teams as Nebraska entered at No. 24 on Monday.

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Women's AP Top 25 poll reaction: UConn stays No. 1

The fifth in-season poll shows a settled Top 10, as well as a record nine teams from the Big Ten.

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Injured Stuart a doubt for England's Six Nations campaign

Prop Will Stuart is a serious doubt for the start of England's Six Nations campaign after sustaining a suspected Achilles tendon injury on Bath duty.

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Trump’s America and a clash of civilisations with Europe

The White House sees mass immigration as a bigger threat than Russia — and it is pressuring Europe to agree

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Thailand-Cambodia live news: Thousands flee clashes as border row reignites

Thailand launches air attacks along disputed border with Cambodia as each accuses the other of violating ceasefire.

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‘Performance is inherently vulnerable’: Kristen Stewart says acting is ‘unmasculine’

Actor questions why male ‘method actors’ are held in such high regard, whereas female actors are just seen as ‘crazy’Kristen Stewart has claimed that acting is “unmasculine” and “inherently submiss...

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LIV chief hopes for rankings 'solution' by 2026 season

LIV Golf are optimistic that the tour will secure official world golf ranking points for players in 2026.

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World Darts Championship quiz: Test your knowledge!

One of the highlights of the sporting calendar takes place at Alexandra Palace this December, live on Sky Sports, but how much do you know about the Paddy Power World Darts Championship?

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Benin’s foiled coup: How it unfolded and what we know

President Talon pledges severe punishment for coup plotters after army thwarts attempts to overthrow his government.

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'That's life' - Verstappen and Piastri react to missing out on title

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri react after finishing first and second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but missing out on the Formula 1 world title.

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Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault charges

Former Radio 1 DJ pleads not guilty to a total of 15 charges at Southwark crown courtTim Westwood has pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of se...

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'No burnouts!' | Unseen footage: Norris disobeys McLaren engineer in fun title celebs!

Experience Lando Norris claim his World Championship title and celebrate with doughnuts from the view of his cockpit at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Unseen footage: Norris disobeys McLaren engineer in fun title celebs!

Experience Lando Norris claim his World Championship title and celebrate with doughnuts from the view of his cockpit at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes

At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European allies as US pushes revised peace plan

Ukrainian leader faces rising pressure from US to accept deal that Russia hints meets its wishes.

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Last Days review – Leith’s opera imagining the final moments of Kurt Cobain is truly disturbing

Linbury theatre, LondonAn alter ego of the Nirvana frontman is hounded by a stream of fans, friends, Jehovah’s Witnesses, deliveries and even a private investigatorWe first see him clambering aroun...

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Baby review – an astute portrait of people lost in the system

Abandoned by his parents and fresh out of juvenile prison, the wide-eyed Wellington meets a charismatic hustler on the restless streets of São PauloChannelling the urban restlessness and vibrancy o...

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Law firm behind Musk pay lawsuit faces internal revolt

New company from star partner at Bernstein Litowitz poaches nearly all of corporate governance practice

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The Open faces one-off August move to avoid Olympics clash

The Open will temporarily move to August in 2028 to avoid clashing with the Olympic Games in Los Angeles that summer, the R&A has confirmed.

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Gut molecule shows remarkable anti-diabetes power

Researchers revealed that the microbial metabolite TMA can directly block the immune protein IRAK4, reducing inflammation and improving insulin sensitivity. The molecule counteracts damage caused b...

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Thieves snatch eight Matisse artworks from library in Brazil

The thieves enter the library in normal opening hours, stuffing the art works into a canvas bag.

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'Lando's way' - How F1 got a new kind of champion

After holding his nerve to seal a maiden Formula 1 title on Sunday, it was hours after the chequered flag when Lando Norris showed that the sport has got a new kind of champion.

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China trade surplus tops $1tn for first time amid pivot to counter US lull

Chinese exports climb as exporters reroute shipments to other markets amid slump in shipments to the US.

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2026 World Cup 'Pride Match' to feature Egypt and Iran

A 2026 World Cup fixture designated by organisers as an LGBTQ+ 'Pride Match' will feature two countries where homosexuality is illegal.

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'This is not my world championship, this is ours'

McLaren driver Lando Norris says he "wouldn't be here without my parents. The sacrifices they've done" after winning his first Formula 1 world title.

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Al Jazeera shows destruction in Syria’s old city of Aleppo

Al Jazeera reports from Aleppo on how the rebel offensive and regime instability led to the historical city's fall.

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‘I wanted to be one of them’: why Bring It On is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to their most loved comfort films is an ode to the 2000 teen classicThe opening sequence of Bring It On is – in a word – unapologetic. A dozen che...

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‘Kids can’t buy them anywhere’: how Pokémon cards became a stock market for millennials

A surprising economic bubble is making it hard for anyone to buy Pokémon cards – especially childrenPokémon has been huge since the late 90s. Millions of people have fond memories of playing the or...

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The one change that worked: I started bringing my own takeaway box to every meal – and sparked a mini movement

Every year, 1bn tonnes of food are wasted. I value my meals and the work that has gone into them, so I am now always prepared and ready to take home delicious leftoversI’ve always loved catching up...

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Artemis II Vehicle Manager Branelle Rodriguez Gets Orion Ready for “Go”

By the time the Artemis II Orion spacecraft launches to the Moon next year, its many components will already have traveled thousands of miles and moved across multiple facilities before coming toge...

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Dickens says he has been upgraded to world champion

Liverpool's Jazza Dickens says he has been upgraded to WBA super-featherweight champion after Lamont Roach was stripped of the title.

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Canes' Cristobal feels for Irish: 'A tough business'

Miami coach Mario Cristobal is relieved the Hurricanes earned a berth in the College Football Playoff field, but he understands the selection process isn't perfect

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Friends and rivals - Wiffen and McMillan raise swimming’s profile in NI

Daniel Wiffen and Jack McMillan are friends and rivals, but until the recent 400m final at the European Short Course Championships, they had yet to face one another at an international event.

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Syrians Celebrate Anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s Fall

Syrians waved their country’s new flag and waited for a military parade in Damascus, the capital, on Monday.

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What we know so far about Mo Salah's Liverpool future

One of the world's best players, Mohamed Salah looks set to leave Liverpool soon after venting his frustration at being benched. But what does the future hold for him?

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Zelensky to Meet With European Leaders as Ukraine Peace Talks Drag On

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Kyiv last week. Talks with European leaders in London on Monday are aimed at bolstering Mr. Zelensky’s position in peace talks.

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Labour Together reportedly canvassing party members on leadership candidates – UK politics live

Starmer to face questions over reports that local Labour groups have been asked who could lead party into next electionGood morning. The most significant event of the day will probably be the meeti...

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The Effingers by Gabriele Tergit review – a vivid portrait of Berlin before the Nazis

Written in 1951 and now translated into English for the first time, this family saga by the acclaimed German author recaptures a golden age for Jewish lifeIn 1948, the German Jewish author Gabriele...

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The Tale of Silyan review – farmer adopts stork in delightfully cockle-warming mud-caked folk tale

This story set in North Macedonia stars non-professional actors and follows ageing farmers trying to survive in a cockle-warming family filmLike director Tamara Kotevska’s previous feature Honeylan...

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How Week 14 shook up the NFL playoff picture: What now for the Colts, Chiefs, Ravens and Bears?

Daniel Jones' injury, the Ravens' red zone woes, the Bears' defensive mistakes and the Chiefs' drop issues meant big changes in the race for the postseason.

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Farage urged to ‘come clean’ over alleged election spending breaches in Clacton

Reform campaign accused by ex-councillor of falsely reporting expenses during Farage’s run to become MP last yearThe Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, has been urged to “come clean” over his election...

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New study finds a silent genetic heart risk hidden in millions

A large Mayo Clinic study shows that current guidelines fail to detect nearly 90% of people with familial hypercholesterolemia, a common inherited cause of dangerously high cholesterol. Many affect...

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Reform UK denies breaking electoral law over Farage’s campaign expenses

Former member of team that contested seat in Clacton, Essex alleges breach of rules on spending

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Britain is stuck with a failed Brexit that neither citizens or leaders want. Here are three ways to fix that | Stella Creasy

While those who defend the status quo and those who say ‘simply rejoin’ the EU are both wrong, there is a new mood and a clear opportunityBeing right that Brexit was a bad idea is no substitute for...

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‘It went gangbusters’: the play about the Iraq war – told through the eyes of a starving Baghdad zoo tiger

As bombs fell on the capital, a Bengal tiger was left all alone – until a US marine shot it. Rajiv Joseph explains why he brought the beast back from the dead for his Pulitzer-nominated dramaA play...

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The 50 best films of 2025 in the UK

Brilliant biopics, daring documentaries and a host of chillers and thrillers – our critics pick the best from another sensational year of cinema• More on the best culture of 2025*** Continue readin...

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Celebrations in Gaza as Palestine qualifies for Arab Cup quarter-finals

Video shows crowds in Gaza celebrating after Palestine qualified for the Arab Cup quarter-finals.

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Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London for talks on ending Ukraine war

Ukraine’s president says latest discussions on peace proposals with US were ‘constructive, although not easy’See all our Ukraine war coverageVolodymyr Zelenskyy will meet the leaders of the UK, Fra...

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This simple ingredient makes kale way healthier

Scientists found that kale’s prized nutrients are hard for the body to absorb unless they’re eaten with oil. Cooking doesn’t improve absorption, but adding oil-based dressings—or even more advanced...

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Everything we know about the Heat's trade for Terry Rozier -- and whether he could be dealt again

Terry Rozier, who is scheduled to be arraigned Monday for his alleged role in a betting scheme, was traded to Miami in 2024 without any investigation being disclosed.

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The art of drawing flags: Which QBs get the most? Should Justin Herbert argue more?

We spoke to past and present quarterbacks about whether arguing with officials helped them.

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Man found guilty of Australian beach murder after hiding in India for years

The half-buried body of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley was discovered by her father in October 2018.

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Worse than Derby? Can Wolves avoid the unwanted record?

Wolves have had a nightmare start to the Premier League season but can they avoid Derby's unwanted record?

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Japan protests after Chinese fighter jets lock radar on Japanese planes

Tokyo has vowed a 'calm and resolute' response as tensions with Beijing continue to escalate.

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Local authorities in England and Wales warn finances at ‘breaking point’

More councils expected to fall into bankruptcy in near future as they face nervous wait over government fundingLocal authorities in England and Wales have warned their finances are at “breaking poi...

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Your Party let me down with membership chaos

A reader found there seemed no way to cancel a subscription for Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new partyI subscribed to Your Party at its shambolic start and am now finding it impossible to canc...

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'Proud' Hamilton reveals advice he gave Norris before title win

Lewis Hamilton says he is "really proud" of Lando Norris for following in his footsteps by becoming Formula 1 world champion.

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Can Greaves upset Gurney at Worlds? 'She can beat absolutely anybody on her day'

Can the brilliant Beau Greaves upset Daryl Gurney at the World Darts Championship? Laura Turner says 'Beau 'n' Arrow' can beat "anybody on her day".

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Searching for Amani: A boy investigates his father’s death in Kenya

A 13-year-old aspiring journalist investigates his father’s death in one of Kenya’s largest wildlife conservation parks.

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Thailand Launches Airstrikes on Cambodia in New Wave of Violence

The fighting ignited panic among civilians in both countries. Some people in Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province moved away from the border on Monday.

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TV tonight: the ketamine dealer connected to Matthew Perry’s death

Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to selling the drugs that caused Perry’s death. Plus: Christmas cooking with Jamie Oliver. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC ThreeThe story of the last, troubl...

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Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads' crushing weight - but now there are new problems

One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses.

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‘Zombie’ electricity projects in Britain face axe to ease quicker grid connections

Backlog delaying ‘shovel-ready’ ventures will be cleared with aim of building virtually zero-carbon power system by 2030Britain’s energy system operator is pulling the plug on hundreds of electrici...

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Extracting hangovers from beer: inside the world’s biggest ‘nolo’ brewery in south Wales

AB InBev unveils its ‘de-alcoholisation’ annex at Magor site as demand for once ‘lousy’ low- or no-alcohol beer risesA “de-alcoholisation facility” sounds like somewhere to check in after a boozy C...

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After Texas ruling, Trump and Republicans head to 2026 with a redistricting edge

Trump has prompted a redistricting race as he tries to maintain Republican control of the House in the 2026 elections. Democrats have fewer options to counter, as the battle heads into next year.

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Firefighter Is Killed as Multiple Wildfires Burn in Australia

Firefighters at work in Koolewong in the Australian state of New South Wales on Saturday.

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This tiny implant sends secret messages to the brain

Researchers have built a fully implantable device that sends light-based messages directly to the brain. Mice learned to interpret these artificial patterns as meaningful signals, even without touc...

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LIVE: Syria marks one year since fall of Bashar al-Assad

Syria is marking one year since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad after nearly 14 years of war.

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Rules on single-sex spaces pose risk to trans people’s mental health, UK charities say

Fifteen organisations sign letter expressing deep concern over EHRC guidance being considered by ministersNew rules on access to single-sex spaces could pose a significant risk to the mental health...

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Scores of UK parliamentarians join call to regulate most powerful AI systems

Exclusive: Campaign urges PM to show independence from US and push to rein in development of superintelligenceMore than 100 UK parliamentarians are calling on the government to introduce binding re...

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‘He’s a son of a bitch – but he’s usually right’: why did Seymour Hersh quit the film about his earth-shattering exposés?

He is the prickly, hotheaded journalist who uncovered the My Lai massacre in Vietnam and torture at Abu Ghraib prison. Making Cover-Up, a film about his astonishing life and countless scoops, was n...

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France shielding €18bn Russian asset pot from EU ‘reparations loan’ push

Paris guarded names of private banks holding world’s second biggest accumulation of immobilised Russian state funds

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The power crunch threatening America’s AI ambitions

A lack of electricity for new data centres could deflate the AI ‘bubble’

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The UK must do more than go on muddling through

We need to look at the causes of the country’s dire economic performance

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Zelenskyy heads to London for more Ukraine peace talks. Here's what to know

The talks signal fresh support from European allies. But they follow stalled U.S. negotiations in Miami and comments from President Trump's son suggesting Washington is ready to pull back.

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Supreme Court to hear case that could vastly expand presidential powers

The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.

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Republicans push high deductible plans and health savings accounts

A Republican call to give Americans cash instead of health insurance subsidies revives an old idea that has left millions with medical debt.

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Cardiff's Sala court case against Nantes to begin

Cardiff City's court case against Nantes over the death of Emiliano Sala will finally get under way in France on Monday.

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WFP says six million starving in Sudan

Carl Skau, deputy executive director at the World Food Programme, talks limitations concerns in Sudan

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‘Stop killing us’: Huge crowds rally in Brazil, decrying rise in femicide

Demonstrators march in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and other cities, calling for an end to femicide, rape and misogyny.

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Zelensky due at Downing Street for high-level Ukraine talks

Sir Keir Starmer will also welcome the leaders of France and Germany as Europe looks to respond to a US-led push for a peace deal.

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Thailand strikes Cambodia as Trump-backed truce collapses

Cross-border clashes erupt after south-east Asian neighbours fought five-day conflict in July

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Scientists uncover a volcanic trigger behind the Black Death

A newly analyzed set of climate data points to a major volcanic eruption that may have played a key role in the Black Death’s arrival. Cooling and crop failures across Europe pushed Italian states...

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US lawmakers urge release of video of double-tap boat strike in Caribbean

At least 87 people have been killed in Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels.

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Nigeria says it deployed troops to Benin to ‘dislodge coup plotters’

Nigeria's president says he sent fighter jets, troops to Benin to help quell a coup attempt by mutinous soldiers.

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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Diomande as Salah replacement

Liverpool scouts have been watching 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande and he could replace Mohammed Salah. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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A violent star explosion just revealed a hidden recipe for life

XRISM’s high-precision X-ray data revealed unusually strong signatures of chlorine and potassium inside the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant. These levels are far higher than theoretical models predi...

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Thailand launches air raids along Cambodia border after deadly clashes

The attacks are the latest report of tensions flaring between the neighbours, after a ceasefire was agreed to in July.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,383

These are the key developments from day 1,383 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Humans are built for nature not modern life

Human biology evolved for a world of movement, nature, and short bursts of stress—not the constant pressure of modern life. Industrial environments overstimulate our stress systems and erode both h...

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Cashman: Gray put Yankees in mix to raise value

After his arrival for Major League Baseball's winter meetings Sunday night in Orlando, Florida, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told reporters that new Boston starter Sonny Gray expressed a d...

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Atlantic Bastion: the UK’s response to Russia’s submarine threat

Defence secretary says new strategy and technology is ‘a blueprint for the future of the Royal Navy’

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Watch the key moments as Selby beats Trump in UK Championship final

Watch the key moments from the UK Championship final, as Mark Selby's beats Judd Trump to claim his third UK crown.

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Trump’s Power Paradox

What kind of world order does his national security strategy seek?

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