Conservative hardliner wins Chile’s presidential election in landslide
José Antonio Kast will be country’s most rightwing president in 35 years of democracy
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Highlights: Bunting survives huge scare in match of the tournament so far
Highlights of the World Darts Championship second round match between Stephen Bunting and Sebastian Bialecki.
skysports.com
Suspects in Bondi Beach Terror Attack Identified as Father and Son
Police officers at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Monday morning, a day after gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration there, killing 15 people and wounding dozens of others.
nytimes.com
Bunting avoids huge shock as Van den Bergh knocked out
Stephen Bunting avoided a huge upset as he edged past Poland's Sebastian Bialecki 3-2 in the first round of the World Darts Championship.
skysports.com
Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast wins Chile’s presidential election
Kast's victory is seen as part of a trend of right-wing victories across Latin America, including in Argentina.
aljazeera.com
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US tanker
The incident involved JetBlue Flight 1112 from Curacao, which is just off the coast of Venezuela, en route to New York.
aljazeera.com
Conservatives would end 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
Party would also abolish zero-emission vehicle mandate, cutting legal requirement on carmakers to sell EVsThe Conservatives have announced proposals to end the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car...
theguardian.com
France calls to delay vote on EU-Mercosur trade deal
Paris says EU member states cannot vote on the trade agreement in its current state.
aljazeera.com
Chiefs to miss playoffs for first time since 2014
Kansas City Chiefs will miss the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2014 after being officially eliminated from postseason contention on Sunday.
skysports.com
'What a man!' | Ally Pally goes 'Bunting Mental' for Bullet walk on
The Alexandra Palace crowd serenades Stephen Bunting for his 'Titanium' walk-on music at the World Darts Championship.
skysports.com
Palmer & Foden on target - but Rogers 'has to start' at World Cup
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer both scored this weekend - but Morgan Rogers showed why he remains England's first-choice number 10.
bbc.com
Can Rogers lead Villa to title and steal England No 10 spot?
Jamie Carragher believes Morgan Rogers could be the player that drives Aston Villa close to the Premier League title and thinks the 23-year-old has a chance of keeping Jude Bellingham out of the En...
skysports.com
Jimmy Lai supporters queue outside Hong Kong court ahead of verdict
Media mogul Lai was arrested in 2020 under a national security law imposed by China.
aljazeera.com
'How would you have him as favourite?!' | Cullen questions odds after beating Brooks
Joe Cullen questions why Bradley Brooks was favourite over him at the World Darts Championship.
skysports.com
Investors seek protection from risk of AI debt bust
Trading in insurance-like products that protect against tech company defaults is booming
ft.com
Man Tackled and Disarmed One of the Bondi Beach Gunmen, Video Shows
The video, verified by The New York Times, shows a man sneaking up on one of the shooters who targeted a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Making sense of the risky Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
Netflix's $82.6 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. encapsulates a fraught moment for Hollywood, as the entertainment business is increasingly overshadowed by tech giants.
techcrunch.com
Tide's DeBoer: No interest in other job openings
Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer reaffirmed his commitment to the program ahead of the College Football Playoff, saying he has "no interest" in other job opportunities.
espn.com
World reacts to Jewish festival shooting attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Countries from New Zealand to Iran denounce mass shooting in Australia.
aljazeera.com
Canucks' Buium: Not misled by Wild before trade
Zeev Buium said he doesn't feel he was misled about his status with the Wild before being traded to the Canucks as part of a package for Quinn Hughes.
espn.com
England edge past Ireland for first hockey Pro League win
Ireland fall to a 2-1 defeat against England in their final FIH Pro League game of the first section of matches. Goals from Tess Howard and Holly Hunt gave England a 2-0 lead but they had to see ou...
bbc.com
Zelensky Offers Compromise Before Latest Round of Peace Plan Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Chancellery in Berlin in May.
nytimes.com
Mahomes exits hurt as Chiefs' playoff hopes end
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a left knee injury with less than two minutes left in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and had to be helped off the field and into the locker room.
espn.com
Brussels is finally flexing its muscle on Russian assets
The EU’s economic security depends on turning itself into more of a power player
ft.com
Ghanaian students at UK universities face deportation amid funding crisis
Group asks Keir Starmer for help to persuade Ghanaian government to pay backlog of tuition fees and living allowancesStudents from Ghana at UK universities say they are in danger of being deported...
theguardian.com
Home Office urged to be transparent about deaths of asylum seekers in its care
Campaigners call for quarterly data to be published in line with other departments instead of FoI routeHuman rights and refugee campaigners are calling on the Home Office to be transparent about th...
theguardian.com
Zelenskyy says willing to drop NATO membership bid ahead of peace talks
The Ukrainian president says Kyiv could drop its long-held ambition of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.
aljazeera.com
Kumar seals first Indian win at World Championship
Nitin Kumar becomes first Indian player to win a match at the World Darts Championship with a 3-2 win over Dutchman Richard Veenstra 3-2.
bbc.com
'What the Worlds is all about!' | Kumar becomes first Indian to win at Ally Pally
Nitin Kumar beats Richard Veenstra in the first round of the World Championship.
skysports.com
‘I’m having so much fun!’ Lenny Rush on fame, Father Christmas and why Essex needs to watch out
In his joyous new comedy Finding Father Christmas, the star is on a mission to prove Santa really exists – and he’s got Stephen Fry to help him! He talks magic, trampoline mayhem and finally gettin...
theguardian.com
Pass the Spoon review – David Shrigley serves up a macabre kitchen opera
Howard Assembly Room, Leeds A TV cookery star becomes the main course, while doomed vegetables and a depressive egg create havoc, in this darkly comic show by the Scottish artist and composer David...
theguardian.com
Hamas Confirms Top Commander’s Death in Israeli Strike in Gaza
Mourners at the funeral of Raed Saed, a senior leader of the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, and three others militants in Gaza City on Sunday.
nytimes.com
We now see the ugly face of Gaza’s ‘new normal’
Israel's genocidal campaign has left behind a reality that our starved bodies cannot survive.
aljazeera.com
'Horrible moment!' | Error at the back for Spurs leads to Forest opener!
Nottingham Forest take the lead at the City Ground after a disaster at the back from Spurs.
skysports.com
What Is Chabad, the Group That Hosted the Hanukkah Event in Australia?
Outside the Chabad global headquarters in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn in April.
nytimes.com
Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen: after some misfires we finally have the first good Bluey video game
The new Bluey game is the first made in Australia, the first to involve creator Joe Brumm and the first to respect the kids playing itGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailBluey embodies the t...
theguardian.com
Al Jazeera reporter takes shelter amid shelling at Thai-Cambodia border
An Al Jazeera crew at the Thai border with Cambodia was forced to take shelter in a bunker as Cambodia shelled nearby.
aljazeera.com
Palestinians trapped under storm-collapsed buildings in Gaza
Civil defence crews in Gaza try to rescue people trapped under war-damaged buildings that have collapsed from heavy rain
aljazeera.com
Trump vows to retaliate after US citizens killed in Syria
Donald Trump has vowed retaliation against ISIL after an ambush near Palmyra in central Syria killed three US citizens.
aljazeera.com
Public should heed forthcoming rules on single-sex spaces, says UK equalities chief
Mary-Ann Stephenson says official guidance will not usher in ‘toilet police’ in businesses and public places UK politics live – latest updates“Nobody is expecting a toilet police” but people should...
theguardian.com
Why the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire is failing
The truce did not address the root cause of the conflict. A new initiative with a clear enforcement mechanism is needed.
aljazeera.com
Bears' Odunze out after aggravating foot injury
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze will not play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday after aggravating his foot injury during pregame warmups.
espn.com
Labour’s Andrew Gwynne says he has no plans to give up seat for Andy Burnham
Exclusive: MP dismisses as ‘idle speculation’ reports he could resign as part of ‘coup’ against Keir StarmerThe former health minister Andrew Gwynne has dismissed as “idle speculation” reports he c...
theguardian.com
World Darts Championship Schedule: Wright and Clayton headline Monday's action
The World Darts Championship is under way live on Sky Sports, with Luke Littler seeking to defend his title.
skysports.com
Mass Shootings Are Rare in Australia, Which Has Strict Gun Laws
A pile of firearms that were taken out of circulation during the Australian government’s buy-back operation following the 1996 Port Arthur massacre in which 35 people were killed by a lone gunman.
nytimes.com
Deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach stuns Australia
The shooting at Bondi Beach declared as a 'terrorist incident' after at least 12 people killed and 29 injured.
aljazeera.com
Griggs claims under-23 European Cross Country gold
Nick Griggs produces a dominant performance to take the gold medal in the men's under-23 race at the European Cross Country Championships in Portugal.
bbc.com
Australia reels from mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney
A mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach has killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more.
aljazeera.com
The NHS manager preparing to take on Littler
After a straight sets win over Mario Vandenbogaerde in his World Darts Championship debut, Wales' David Davies now faces Luke Littler.
bbc.com
Kast vs Jara: Chile votes in polarising presidential run-off
Chileans gear up to cast their ballots in run-off election, with far-right candidate Jose Kast gaining ground in polls.
aljazeera.com
'Person of interest' detained over Brown University shooting, police say
Two people died and nine others were injured in the incident in Rhode Island on Saturday.
bbc.com
‘Suddenly, it was everywhere’: why some books become blockbusters overnight
Whether it’s through TikTok buzz, celebrity endorsements or good old-fashioned word of mouth, some titles enjoy a second, more powerful, life. But what unites them – and is there a formula for this...
theguardian.com
How many more times will the Bank of England rescue Rachel Reeves? | Richard Partington
The City expects a cut in interest rates on Thursday but the economic prospects for 2026 complicate the pictureIn the economic gloom of Labour’s first year in power, Rachel Reeves has had a reliabl...
theguardian.com
How Warner Bros Discovery’s David Zaslav defied Hollywood — again
The Netflix-Paramount bidding war puts the much-criticised CEO in line for a bumper payday
ft.com
Eyewitness captures moment man tackles and disarms Bondi shooter
New South Wales Police say that 12 people were killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community.
bbc.com
Bankes & Nightingale win Snowboard Cross World Cup gold
Great Britain's Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale win gold in the mixed team event at the Snowboard Cross World Cup in Cervinia, Italy.
bbc.com
Harvard gut discovery could change how we treat obesity and diabetes
Scientists found that certain molecules made by gut bacteria travel to the liver and help control how the body uses energy. These molecules change depending on diet, genetics, and shifts in the mic...
sciencedaily.com
Bystander disarms Bondi Beach gunman during mass shooting in Sydney
A bystander disarmed a gunman during a mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that left multiple dead and injured.
aljazeera.com
Scientists finally uncovered why the Indus Valley Civilization collapsed
A series of century-scale droughts may have quietly reshaped one of the world’s earliest urban civilizations. New climate reconstructions show that the Indus Valley Civilization endured repeated lo...
sciencedaily.com
Highlights: Schaper lands first DP World Tour title after brilliant finish in Johannesburg
Full highlights from the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Royal Johannesburg as Jayden Schaper defeated fellow South African Shaun Norris in a play-off to claim the trophy, winning...
skysports.com
Israel kills senior Hamas commander Raed Saad as Gaza ceasefire strains
Hamas has confirmed that Israel killed its senior commander Raed Saad in a strike which killed at least four others.
aljazeera.com
Schaper wins Alfred Dunhill in play-off after sizzling eagle finish
South Africa's Jayden Schaper made a superb eagle in a play-off to defeat compatriot and defending champion Shaun Norris at the Alfred Dunhill Championship and claim his maiden DP World Tour title...
skysports.com
Patriots vs. Bills might be New England's biggest game since Tom Brady's finale
The Patriots can clinch the division title Sunday, but they need to beat the Bills to get there.
espn.com
A grad student’s wild idea triggers a major aging breakthrough
Senescent “zombie” cells are linked to aging and multiple diseases, but spotting them in living tissue has been notoriously difficult. Researchers at Mayo Clinic have now taken an inventive leap by...
sciencedaily.com
Chile Votes in Presidential Runoff
Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast are facing off on Sunday in a deeply polarized election marked by concerns over security and immigration.
nytimes.com
Hong Kong Court to Give Verdict on Media Mogul Who Took on China
Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong, in 2019. Mr. Lai, who has been behind bars for five years, will find out the verdict in his national security trial on Monday.
nytimes.com
Hong Kong Court to Give Verdict on Media Mogul Who Took on China
Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong, in 2019. Mr. Lai, who has been behind bars for five years, will find out the verdict in his national security trial on Monday.
nytimes.com
‘It’s fun to go to war with God’: Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany on their sweaty, sacrilegious take on Amadeus
Last time the fierce enmity between Mozart and Salieri was adapted for the screen, it won a best picture Oscar. Now a new TV version turns up the temperature several notches – but will its stars de...
theguardian.com
Is Your Vibrator Spying on You?
Here’s everything you need to know about data privacy in sex toys and the apps that connect to them.
wired.com
Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election
The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".
bbc.com
'Statement' Toulouse win 'means the world' to Glasgow
Glasgow Warriors' stunning comeback victory over Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup will do wonders for their confidence, says fly-half Adam Hastings.
bbc.com
FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final: PSG vs Flamengo – team news, lineups
FIFA’s new-look club competition returns as the champions of Europe and South America clash in an epic final in Doha.
aljazeera.com
‘Happy by Pharrell is exceedingly annoying – but I love it’: DJ Roger Sanchez’s honest playlist
The Another Chance star does Journey at karaoke and gets the party started with Daft Punk. But which Stevie Wonder track would he like played at his funeral?The first song I fell in love withI grew...
theguardian.com
'Champagne Charlie' buzzing for Ally Pally debut after smashing Littler record
'Champagne Charlie' Manby is ready for an Alexandra Palace reception to remember having already smashed Luke Littler's record on the Development Tour.
skysports.com
Astronomers watched a sleeping neutron star roar back to life
Astronomers tracked a decade of dramatic changes in P13, a neutron star undergoing supercritical accretion. Its X-ray luminosity rose and fell by factors of hundreds while its rotation rate acceler...
sciencedaily.com
Webb finds a hidden atmosphere on a molten super-Earth
Webb’s latest observations reveal a hellish world cloaked in an unexpected atmosphere: TOI-561 b, an ultra-hot rocky planet racing around its star in under 11 hours. Despite being blasted by intens...
sciencedaily.com
Week in Pictures: From Cambodia-Thailand clashes to protests in Greece
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
aljazeera.com
Week in politics: Crunch time for new health insurance plans, Trump sued over White House renovations, Americans killed by ISIS
Despite being in control of the White House and Congress, Republicans have been unable to pass their health care agenda. We look at why that's the case, as well as a new lawsuit against the president.
npr.org
Wembanyama returns to help Spurs to NBA Cup final
Victor Wembanyama returns from injury for the San Antonio Spurs and helps them reach the NBA Cup final with a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
bbc.com
Why Sunderland v Newcastle means so much
Sunderland and Newcastle United will meet in the Premier League on Sunday for the first time in nearly a decade as "two worlds collide".
bbc.com
Gaza to Dublin: A journey through war, displacement, hope
'Survival comes with weight,' writes Rawand Alagha in an essay about the pain of leaving Gaza.
aljazeera.com
DWP needs overhaul to restore trust after carer’s allowance scandal, adviser says
Liz Sayce, who led inquiry into department’s failures, ‘distressed’ at carers being blamed for running up huge overpaymentsThe Department of Work and Pensions needs a management and cultural overha...
theguardian.com
Alpine A390 Review: Price, Specs, Availability
Ahead of its entry into the US, the European brand with an ex-Ferrari boss and decades of motorsport success has a new EV to take on Porsche and Polestar. WIRED tries it on for size.
wired.com
For the First Time, AI Analyzes Language as Well as a Human Expert
If language is what makes us human, what does it mean now that large language models have gained “metalinguistic” abilities?
wired.com
'I went from playing netball to not being able to walk'
In the space of a week, Farah Hasan went from playing netball to not being able to walk.
skysports.com
Wembanyama, Spurs stun OKC Thunder to make NBA Cup final
Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio progress to the NBA Cup championship game after beating the defending NBA champions.
aljazeera.com
Video: Key terms you should know from the Bosnia war
It’s been 30 years since the Bosnia war ended, but the conflict still shapes the country today.
aljazeera.com
Cordina closer to two-weight title dream after win
Former super-featherweight world champion Joe Cordina should emerge as the WBO's number one lightweight contender after dominating Gabriel Flores Jr in California.
bbc.com
TV tonight: Alicia Silverstone’s Irish murder mystery drama
The Clueless icon plays an aggressive lawyer in sinister series Irish Blood. Plus: Ant and Dec’s ridiculous new challenge show. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky Witness Continue reading...
theguardian.com
Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson and ... Liz Truss? Inside the former PM’s audition for Maga
Her delivery might be stilted – but Truss’ new YouTube show has grand ambitions: a ‘Trump revolution’ in Britain with the help of an influential US conservative ecosystemLiz Truss, Britain’s shorte...
theguardian.com
‘I won’t make a single one of these TV Christmas recipes; I’m just here to gawp’
I defy anyone to watch the Nigella Christmas special and feel anything but drunk on yuletide bonhomieIf your run-up to Christmas already feels a bit chaotic, there’s always a cosy nook of the TV sc...
theguardian.com
Thailand-Cambodia live: Renewed border clashes as fighting enters 2nd week
Renewed border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand entered a second week.
aljazeera.com
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid target Man United's Dalot
Real Madrid are interested in a deal for Manchester United full back Diogo Dalot. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
espn.com
Hedge funds pile into commodities searching fresh source of returns
Funds such as Balyasny, Jain Global and Qube are expanding operations to allow them to trade underlying markets
ft.com
Swiss dealmaking surges to record highs despite strong franc
Swiss groups are involved in deals across sectors, defying currency moves and US tariffs
ft.com
Keir Starmer risks losing ally at top of Britain’s biggest union
Leftwing challenger Andrea Egan is running against Unison general secretary Christina McAnea in a leadership ballot
ft.com
How the ‘Brussels effect’ backfired
Once a model for the world, the EU’s rulemaking machine has faltered under the weight of its own ambition
ft.com
With federal relief on the horizon, Black farmers worry it won't come soon enough
At the National Black Growers Council meeting in New Orleans, Black farmers respond to the $12 billion in tariff relief announced by the Trump administration and outline challenges farms are facing.
npr.org
Thailand launches new offensive as Cambodia halts all border crossings
A Royal Thai Navy spokesman says its military launched an operation to reclaim border 'territories' in Trat province.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,389
These are the key developments from day 1,389 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
China’s $1tn trade surplus is a problem for Beijing — and the world
The country’s growth model is becoming increasingly hard to sustain
ft.com
John Cena takes his last bow at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
After sending John Cena out on a loss, Gunther has a new 'legend killer' nickname, and young talent shines.