UK insists tech deal with US isn’t dead as Trump threatens penalties against European tech firms
Keir Starmer’s office claims UK still in ‘active conversations’ about deal for tech industries in both countries to cooperateDowning Street insists the $40bn Tech Prosperity Deal between the US and...
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Trump expands US entry ban to include Palestinians and Syrians
Administration cites war and weak governance without citing evidence of specific security threats from nations listed
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Calendar must be policed after Grand Slam Track bankruptcy - Coe
World Athletics president Lord Coe warns "we have to police the calendar" after Grand Slam Track (GST) filed for bankruptcy.
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Thousands protest in Slovakia against Fico government’s judicial reforms
Protesters called on President Pellegrini, usually an ally of Prime Minister Fico, to veto the changes.
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Australia star Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test
Australian batsman Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide.
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UK sex offenders may have to tell police about social media and dating accounts
Exclusive: Shabana Mahmood plans to ‘use full power of the state’ to curb rise in targeted attacks using websitesConvicted sex offenders will be forced to notify police with the details of any dati...
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Price powers into second round at World Darts Championship
Gerwyn Price powered into the second round of the World Darts Championship with a convincing 3-0 win over Adam Gawlas of the Czech Republic.
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WikiFlix shows us what Netflix would have been like 100 years ago
On WikiFlix, a Netflix-inspired archive of public domain films, you can watch movies like "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Noseferatu" for free.
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Murder charges to be filed against Nick Reiner for allegedly killing parents
The suspect in the death of Rob and Michele Reiner was charged with two counts of first degree murder, and also was accused of using a deadly weapon.
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Palestinian infant freezes to death in Gaza as Israel keeps blocking aid
Winter cold 'becomes lethal' as Israel restricts entry of tents, blankets and other shelter supplies to ravaged enclave.
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Canada announces new methane emission standards for oil and gas sector
The new rules, which will take effect in 2028, aim to cut emissions by 75 percent by 2035.
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Darts player creates buzz with wasp spray on stage
Dutchman Jurjen van der Velde uses bug spray on stage to combat wasps before his world championship match against Danny Noppert.
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Nick Reiner: what do we know about Rob Reiner’s son who was arrested?
The 32-year-old screenwriter, who has dealt with addiction and homelessness, has been arrested after the deaths of his parentsNick Reiner to be charged with first-degree murder of his parentsRob Re...
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What are Fifa's 'more affordable' World Cup tickets?
BBC Sport explains some details about the "more affordable" $60 (£45) tickets for the 2026 World Cup, introduced after criticism of Fifa's pricing structure for the tournament.
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NASA IXPE’s Longest Observation Solves Black Hole Jets Mystery
Written by Michael Allen An international team of astronomers using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole’s jet, answerin...
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Warner Bros to rebuff $108bn Paramount hostile offer
Hollywood studio and streaming company open to new bid but there are doubts over Ellison funding
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X updates its terms to lay claim to the ‘Twitter’ trademark after newcomer’s challenge
X's new terms of service say that no one can use the Twitter name, trademarks, logos and more without written consent.
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X updates its terms, files countersuit to lay claim to the ‘Twitter’ trademark after newcomer’s challenge
X's new terms of service say that no one can use the Twitter name, trademarks, logos and more without written consent.
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NASA Launches Research Program for Students to Explore Big Ideas
NASA is now accepting concepts for a new research challenge. The Opportunities in Research, Business, Innovation, and Technology (ORBIT) challenge is a multi-phase innovation competition designed t...
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US Boat Strikes Shift to Pacific, Placing Colombia on Watch
Video images posted by the U.S. Southern Command on Monday showed what the U.S. military said were strikes on three narcotrafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Trump’s approval rating drops to 39% amid economic concerns: US poll
Reuters/Ipsos survey suggests Americans are increasingly unhappy with Trump's handling of the economy.
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Through Astronaut Eyes: 25 Years of Life in Orbit
After 25 years of continuous human presence in space, the International Space Station remains a training and proving ground for deep space missions, enabling NASA to focus on Artemis missions to th...
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Praise for people who died while trying to stop Bondi Beach attackers
One of the bystanders who tried to stop the attack came to Australia from the USSR to escape anti-Semitic persecution.
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Saints contract hopes 'looking pretty good' for Smyth
Kicker Charlie Smyth says "we're looking pretty good" as he looks to secure a place on the New Orleans Saints' permanent 53-man NFL roster.
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Wes Streeting and resident doctors urged to agree to mediation to end strikes
Exclusive: Health bosses say mediation urgently needed to break deadlock as resident doctors prepare to strike from WednesdayExasperated NHS bosses have urged Wes Streeting and the British Medical...
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Second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose death
Dr Mark Chavez, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the Friends star's death, was sentenced to eight months of home detention.
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BBC to fight Trump’s $10bn lawsuit, saying it should be dismissed
Corporation will argue it did not have rights to air film in US and it didn’t cause serious reputational harmThe BBC is preparing to argue Donald Trump’s $10bn court case against it should be dismi...
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Rome’s New Subway Stops Are Part Museum, Part Station
Ancient Roman findings displayed inside of the new subway station Colosseo, in Rome on Tuesday.
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Slate crosses 150,000 reservations despite waning EV truck enthusiasm
It took Slate Auto about seven months to grow its customer list by 50%, but new reservations appear to be outpacing any cancelations.
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Labour’s employment rights bill set to become law after Lords battle
Unions hail ‘generational shift’ as legislation introduces new rights on sick pay, parental leave and zero-hours contractsLabour’s flagship employment rights bill will finally become law after a ba...
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US Muslim group sues Florida’s DeSantis over ‘terrorism’ designation
CAIR lawsuit says the Republican governor is targeting the civil rights group to suppress its advocacy for Palestine.
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Palestinians mourn teenager killed by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank
Mourners crowded the streets of Tuqu in the occupied West Bank to say goodbye to 16-year-old Ammar Sabah.
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NASA Ignites New Golden Age of Exploration, Innovation in 2025
With a second Trump Administration at the helm in 2025, NASA marked significant progress toward the Artemis II test flight early next year, which is the first crewed mission around the Moon in more...
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How Small Is Too Small? Volunteers Help NASA Test Lake Monitoring From Space
Volunteers participating in the Lake Observations by Citizen Scientists and Satellites (LOCSS) project have been collecting water level data in lakes since 2017. Now, the LOCSS team has used these...
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NASA JPL Shakes Things Up Testing Future Commercial Lunar Spacecraft
The same historic facilities that some 50 years ago prepared NASA’s twin Voyager probes for their ongoing interstellar odyssey are helping to ready a towering commercial spacecraft for a journey to...
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George Osborne joins OpenAI: ex-chancellor adds tech post to his CV
Former Tory chancellor tasked with helping ChatGPT owner develop ties with governmentsThe former UK chancellor George Osborne is joining OpenAI to lead the ChatGPT developer’s relationships with go...
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Grindr Goes ‘AI-First’ as It Strives to Be an ‘Everything App for the Gay Guy’
After controlling shareholders failed to take Grindr private, and controversies over data and the banning of the phrase “No Zionists,” Grindr’s CEO opens up about AI, privacy, and big expansion plans.
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U.S. Is Seeking Exemption From a European Climate Law, Officials Say
A liquified natural gas tanker. This year the Trump administration signed a deal with the European Union in which Europe pledged to buy American gas in exchange for tariff relief.
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Hegseth ‘proud’ of Caribbean boat strikes, won’t release full video
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the full video of a controversial Caribbean strike is "top secret."
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US officially labels Colombia’s EGC group a ‘terrorist organization’
Analysts warn US 'terrorist' designation of the EGC could escalate violence and hinder peace negotiations in Colombia.
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More than 90% of streaming shows created by white people, study shows
Annual UCLA study finds declines in cultural diversity behind and in front of the camera since last yearPopular scripted series on streaming services showed a marked decrease in cultural diversity...
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US designates Colombian cocaine gang a terrorist group
The move is seen as a further escalation of the Trump administration's war on drugs in Latin America.
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Ruth Kiew Dies at 79; Botanist Made Discoveries in Remote Forests
Trekking across Malaysia, her adopted country, she found more than 150 unrecorded plant species. “She’s one of the greatest botanists who ever lived,” a colleague said.
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Rwanda-Backed Militia Says It Will Withdraw From Key City in Congo
Militants fighting with the Congolese government surrendered weapons to the Rwanda-backed M23 militia in Uvira, Congo, on Monday.
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The Guardian view on dentists: contractual tweaks won’t stop the rot | Editorial
New appointments for urgent and complex care should be welcomed. But NHS dentistry requires more radical surgeryIf changes to the NHS dental contract in England result in fewer people being left to...
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From the Octagon to the Oche! Paddy Pimblett takes on 9-dart challenge!
UFC stars Paddy Pimblett and and Luke Riley take on the nine-dart challenge at the World Darts Championship.
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Fifa introduces some £45 World Cup tickets after backlash
Fifa introduces a small number of "more affordable" $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tournament.
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DoorDash rolls out Zesty, an AI social app for discovering new restaurants
Users can view and share photos and comments about restaurants they’ve visited, discover content from others, and follow people just like on any social network.
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Washington threatens European groups over EU’s treatment of US tech giants
French and German companies warned their access to the American market could be disrupted
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FIFA announces £45 tickets for World Cup 2026
FIFA has introduced a new pricing tier for the World Cup next year, with £45 tickets being made available for every game, including the final, following fierce criticism of ticket prices...
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Meta’s AI glasses can now help you hear conversations better
Conversation focus uses the AI glasses' open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you're talking to, says Meta.
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OpenAI continues on its ‘code red’ warpath with new image generation model
OpenAI rolls out GPT-Image-1.5 for ChatGPT, promising 4x faster generation, better instruction-following and precise edits. The launch escalates its rivalry with Google Gemini.
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Uber Eats alum lands $14M seed from a16z to fix WhatsApp chaos for LatAm’s doctors
Leona Health built an AI co-pilot to manage the flood of patient messages Latin American doctors receive on WhatsApp.
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The Hodge report into Arts Council England: ‘Not exactly a ringing endorsement’
While the former arts minister’s call for tax breaks and a bonfire of red tape will be welcomed, we seem to be going round in circles. And why hasn’t the single most calamitous cause of funding red...
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Google tests an email-based productivity assistant
Google's new email-based assistant will be available to AI Pro and Ultra plan users over the age of 18 in North America.
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Weather becomes weapon in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza
Hypothermia claimed the life of another infant and strong winds left a trail of destruction as storms again hit Gaza.
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Ministers ‘break word’ on protecting nature after weakening biodiversity planning rule
Housing minister announces exemption to 10% net gain rule in England for smaller developmentsThe government has broken its promise to protect nature by weakening planning rules for housing develope...
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Fifa scores an own goal with its World Cup ticket prices
Next year’s tournament in North America is turning into an elitist spectacle
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OpenAI hires George Osborne to spearhead global ‘Stargate’ expansion
Former UK chancellor to lead start-up’s effort to spread ‘democratic’ AI across the world
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Peekaboo!
Clockwise from left, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui and NASA astronauts Jonny Kim, Zena Cardman, and Mike Fincke pose for a playful portrait through a circular openi...
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Whole Foods to install smart food waste bins from Mill starting in 2027
The food waste startup founded by Nest alumnus Matt Rogers also received an investment from Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund.
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'Car crash' - boxing reacts to Paul v Joshua announcement
Eddie Hearn, Tony Bellew, Moses Itauma and more react to the news that Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in Miami, Florida.
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New Head of Trump's Cancer Panel Questioned Links Between Vaccines and Cancer
Yale epidemiologist Harvey Risch, who has speculated about a connection between Covid vaccines and “turbo cancer” and promoted ivermectin, says he'll chair the President's Cancer Panel.
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US unemployment hits highest level since 2021 as labour market cools
Unemployment rate rises to 4.6 percent as job cuts hit federal workers and manufacturing sector.
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Netflix doubles down on video podcasts with iHeartMedia deal
Netflix's has its second big foray into video podcasts with its new partnership with iHeartMedia.
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Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request
The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump.
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From Harry Potter to The Crying Game, Susie Figgis’s explosive enthusiasm made her an irreplaceable casting director
Producer Stephen Woolley pays tribute to Figgis, who has died aged 77, a brilliant professional whose ‘molotov cocktail personality’ enabled her work in British and Hollywood cinemaI first encounte...
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The Housemaid review – Sydney Sweeney takes the job from hell in outrageous suspense thriller
Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar co-star as Sweeney’s secretive bosses in an upstate New York mansion, and director Paul Feig ramps up the sexual tension with evident gustoDirector Paul Feig is...
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Trump’s war on Europe
American foreign policy now aims to help rightwing nationalists into power across the continent
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Palestine Action hunger strikers risk dying in UK Prisons, say lawyers
Lawyers acting for eight Palestine Action hunger strikers held in UK prisons say the lives of the detainees are at risk.
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How far must UK go to fend off threat of foreign interference in its elections?
Closing funding loopholes and re-empowering the watchdog would go some way to tackling an urgent issueUK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politicsRussia has been atte...
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Yale report unveils RSF attempt to cover up Sudan atrocities, mass burials
Yale research lab finds evidence that Sudanese group buried, burned, and removed human remains after el-Fasher massacre.
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Cardiff in 'good space' to retain top players after Wales stars exit Ospreys
Cardiff and Scarlets are hopeful of retaining their top players after Wales captains Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake opted to swap Ospreys for Gloucester.
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Iran’s foreign minister says strikes won’t stop nuclear programme
Exclusive: Iran's foreign minister sits down with Fault Lines to discuss the nuclear standoff and diplomatic deadlock.
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Toxicology and Environmental Chemistry
Ensuring Astronaut Safety Achieving safe exploration of space in vehicles that rely upon closed environmental systems to recycle air and water to sustain life and are operated in extremely remote l...
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Statistics and Data Science
Enabling Successful Research A major aim of biomedical research at NASA is to acquire data to evaluate, understand, and assess the biomedical hazards of spaceflight and to develop effective counter...
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Prashasti Singh: Divine Feminine review – an arresting hour of silly-smart standup
Soho theatre, LondonThe comedian’s compelling show explores gender politics in modern India, singledom and self-improvementModesty: “I don’t speak for all women …” Swagger: “… but I do speak for ma...
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Green groups decry EU ‘betrayal’ after vote to reduce oversight of firms
Social and environmental reporting to be required of fewer companies after EPP aligns with far right to achieve goalsEurope live – latest updatesFewer companies operating in Europe will be made to...
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McErlean and Armstrong secure M-Sport WRC drives
Motorsport Ireland Academy duo Josh McErlean and Jon Armstrong will drive for M-Sport in the World Rally Championship in 2026.
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‘It became a running joke how much my brothers and I hated it’: the sound of Christmas to me
Beyond Wham! and Elton, Guardian writers from across the generations select the songs that conjure the personal magic and memories of the seasonI’m always fascinated by the ways in which my generat...
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Instagram brings Reels to the big screen, starting with Amazon Fire TV
By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram can better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.
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One of NASA’s Key Cameras Orbiting Mars Takes 100,000th Image
Mesas and dunes stand out in the view snapped by HiRISE, one of the imagers aboard the agency’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. After nearly 20 years at the Red Planet, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbi...
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Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua: Start time, fight card, prize money, how to watch
Social media boxing star Jake Paul clashes with former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Miami.
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KPMG tax business pushes firm to faster growth than Big Four rivals
Accountancy reports global revenues of $39.8bn, still far lower than those at competitors Deloitte, PwC and EY
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Microbiology
Microorganisms and Spaceflight Spaceflight poses a risk of adverse health effects due to the interactions between microorganisms, their hosts, and their environment. The JSC Microbiology team addre...
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Apple TV adds support for Google Cast even as Netflix ditches the feature
The tech giant's adoption of Google Cast signals its interest in making Apple TV a more competitive streaming service at a time when the market is seeing increased consolidation.
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Hacking group says it’s extorting Pornhub after stealing users’ viewing data
The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hacking collective stole Pornhub premium users’ data, including email addresses and viewing history.
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Immunology and Virology
Does Spaceflight Alter the Human Immune System? Getting sick on Earth is nothing to sneeze at, but for astronauts on deep space exploration missions, the risk for contracting diseases may be elevat...
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What’s Next for HLS
In 2025, the Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) program established itself as a cornerstone for global medium-resolution optical Earth observation and became one of NASA’s most downloaded prod...
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‘To be really successful, you have to be sexy in a straight way’: Ben Whishaw on libidinous New York and playing Peter Hujar
Peter Hujar captured a queer Manhattan demi-monde that is now lost to Aids. Whishaw reveals what he learned playing the photographer in a minimalist film being hailed by some as a masterpieceOn 19...
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Court backs ruling that UK unlawfully detained Tamils on Diego Garcia
British Indian Ocean Territory commissioner’s appeal against decision last year rejected by judges in LondonAppeal court judges have backed a decision that dozens of asylum seekers were unlawfully...
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NASA’s Webb Observes Exoplanet Whose Composition Defies Explanation
Scientists using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have observed a rare type of exoplanet, or planet outside our solar system, whose atmospheric composition challenges our understanding of how it f...
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Richard Tice refuses to condemn Reform mayoral candidate’s comments about David Lammy
Reform deputy leader says party’s role is to ‘challenge’ minister after Chris Parry posted on X that Lammy should ‘go home to the Caribbean’Reform UK’s deputy leader has refused to condemn a mayora...
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NASA ORBIT Challenge 2026
The NASA ORBIT (Opportunities in Research, Business, Innovation, and Technology for the Workforce) Challenge is a multi-phase, student-focused challenge designed to inspire and empower the next gen...
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A viral hit and loved by Tracey Emin: the woman who took up art at 88 – and became an Instagram sensation
Christine Hazell has progressive memory loss yet now has four shows in the works, thanks to these raw, untutored drawings of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren – and Kizzy the dogIn h...
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Soutar wins epic after missing 15 match darts
Scotland's Alan Soutar misses 15 match darts before finally defeating debutant Teemu Harju in a sudden-death leg at the PDC World Championship.
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India’s Digantara raises $50M for space-based missile defence tech
With this funding, Digantara has raised $64.5 million in total.
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Arts funding in England must be protected from politics, Hodge report urges
Arts Council England must remain free from interference to ensure artistic freedom, says report by Labour peerArts Council England needs to scrap its flagship strategy, ensure that arts funding is...
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Thousands of glaciers to melt each year by midcentury, study finds
Scientists say up to 4,000 glaciers could melt annually if global warming is not curbed.
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Databricks raises $4B at $134B valuation as its AI business heats up
The data intelligence company has just raised more than $4 billion in a Series L funding round at a $134 billion valuation — up 34% from the $100 billion valuation that it achieved just three month...
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Russia-Ukraine war: Is a ceasefire deal on the horizon?
Experts say a ceasefire deal is unlikely to be close, as many sticking points remain.
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NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory Reveals ‘First Light’ Images
NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory has captured its first images from space, revealing rare views of Earth and the Moon in ultraviolet light. Taken on Nov. 17 — still months before the mission...
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NASA’s IMAP Mission Captures ‘First Light,’ Looks Back at Earth
All 10 instruments aboard NASA’s newly launched IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) mission have successfully recorded their first measurements in space. With these “first light” obs...
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Minister orders probe into foreign interference in politics
Communities Secretary Steve Reed says the country "must learn the lessons" from a recent court case.
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The trauma after the storm: Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of emotional devastation across Jamaica
Experts are calling for the integration of mental health into climate-disaster policy in the Caribbean as studies show that PTSD risks increase after hurricanes and displacementWhen Hurricane Melis...
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Avatar: Fire and Ash review – witchy new sex interest can’t save this gigantically dull hunk of nonsense
The third Avatar chapter erupts with volcanic world-building and thunderous action yet remains a vast, dazzling spectacle in search of an emotional arcOn and on and on it goes. The planet-sized mov...
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NASA, Partners Share First Data From New US-European Sea Satellite
Launched in November, Sentinel-6B will track ocean height with ultraprecision to advance marine forecasting, national security, and more. Sentinel-6B, a joint mission by NASA and its U.S. and Europ...
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Adobe Firefly now supports prompt-based video editing, adds more third-party models
Adobe is updating its AI video-generation app, Firefly, with a new video editor that supports precise prompt-based edits, as well as adding new third-party models for image and video generation, in...
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Kylian Mbappe owed 60 million euros by PSG, French court says
Paris Saint-Germain ordered to pay superstar forward now at Real Madrid unpaid salary and bonuses.
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Winter storms plague Palestinians left in desperate need of aid by Gaza war
Floods in Gaza devastate tents and homes, worsening crisis for displaced Palestinians amid aid restrictions.
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Is the nation-state still a meaningful foundation of who we are?
Is the nation-state still a meaningful foundation of For more than we are?
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Ginge, PieFace and Bambino Becky take on 9-dart challenge on Alexandra Palace stage!
Ginge, PieFace and Bambino Becky take on the 9-dart challenge on the World Darts Championship Alexandra Palace stage
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Europe establishes Ukraine reparations commission amid push to end war
The International Claims Commission is tasked with assessing reparation claims and determining amounts to be paid.
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UK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics
Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribesUK politics live – latest updatesAn independent review into t...
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Former South Africa captain Dumke dies aged 29
Former South Africa women's captain Lusanda Dumke dies after being diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer.
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US added 64,000 jobs in November
Figure complicates Fed’s decision over future rate cuts
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Israel is imploding
Quietly, but steadily, the Israeli geopolitical clout is shrinking while the Israeli state is succumbing to dysfunction.
aljazeera.com
FIFA slashes some WC ticket prices after backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash.
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'Going to go down in folklore' 🐝 How has the Ally Pally wasp performed so far?
John Part and Glen Durrant highlight the Ally Pally wasps' multiple appearances at the 2026 World Darts Championships so far and have be called a 'Darts god'.
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Zelensky Expresses Wary Optimism About Ukraine Peace Plan
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, front center, with Steve Witkoff, second right; Jared Kushner, right; and other European leaders in Berlin on Monday.
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'Very strict' sanctions needed in Turkish betting scandal
The response to the Turkish football betting scandal must have the same cultural impact as the punishments for the Calciopoli affair in Italy, says the assistant manager of Galatasaray.
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Bullish investors pile into stocks as cash levels sink to record low
Fund managers most optimistic since 2021 despite worries over tech valuations, Bank of America survey shows
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Thailand demands unilateral ceasefire announcement from Cambodia
Bangkok says Phnom Penh must be first to declare a ceasefire and cooperate 'sincerely' on demining the border.
aljazeera.com
Natural disasters hit global economy for $220bn in 2025: Swiss Re
LA wildfires caused $40bn in insured losses, making it the costliest ever disaster of its kind.
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PSG ordered to pay Mbappe 60m euros
Paris St-Germain have been ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60 million euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court.
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Why are French farmers objecting to EU-Mercosur trade deal?
France wants stronger safeguards for farmers and is urging the EU to delay a vote on Mercosur, threatening imports.
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In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
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UK ministers consider ads and subscriptions for BBC as part of funding rethink
Broadcaster enters negotiations over new 10-year charter amid intensifying competition from online rivals
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Behind the scenes at the Royal Opera’s spectacular Turandot – photo essay
Puccini’s opera returns to Covent Garden in a vivid staging that, although 40 years old, still feels fresh and fun. David Levene had exclusive access to rehearsals to witness the severed heads, the...
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UK spying laws could result in overreach and real harm, says review
Jonathan Hall KC warns of people being wrongly investigated and of impact on journalists and thinktanksEspionage offences in the UK’s new National Security Act are so broadly defined that they “wil...
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The Nutcracker review – cheeky, wild and warm-hearted spin on Christmas classic
St Martin’s theatre, London Little Bulb’s ingenious show for children features sword fights, crooning mice and some cheesy gagsThink of this joyful show as a cheeky nod to The Nutcracker rather tha...
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Everbloom built an AI to turn chicken feathers into cashmere
Everbloom has also developed a chemical process to transform waste fibers and feathers into upcycled materials that resemble everything from polyester to cashmere.
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Rodgers named new boss of Saudi side
Brendan Rodgers is the new manager of Saudi club Al-Qadsiah after leaving Celtic in October.
bbc.com
China’s escalation dominance over Trump
The US president has handed the initiative to Beijing in tech, energy and security
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AWS CEO Matt Garman Doesn’t Think AI Should Replace Junior Devs
The head of Amazon Web Services has big plans to offer AI tools to businesses, but says that replacing coders with AI is “a non-starter for anyone who’s trying to build a long-term company.”
wired.com
Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people"
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French court sentences ex-DR Congo rebel and politician to 30 years in jail
In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.
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Plans to fix NHS dental care and save some patients hundreds of pounds
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.
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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado injured on covert Nobel Prize trip
Maduro rival hurt as she secretly escaped on boat through choppy waters to reach Oslo ceremony.
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Now that’s a callback! Could old jokes become the new trend for comedy?
Surprise is a key ingredient of standup but Jack Rooke and Joseph Morpurgo explore the potential of dusting down their hit 2015 shows for rare revivalsBands tour classic albums in their entirety. M...
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Obamas were supposed to meet Rob and Michele Reiner on night of their deaths
The former first lady paid tribute on Jimmy Kimmel Live to ‘some of the most decent, courageous people you ever want to know’ as Jerry Seinfeld also writes of debt to Reiner• Reiner changed Hollywo...
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Boxing's most unusual bouts: Wrestlers, Presidential candidates, five men?!
On Friday, Anthony Joshua returns to the ring for a surprise fight against YouTube star Jake Paul. Below, revisit some of the more unusual bouts from boxing history...
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BBC says it will defend Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama speech edit
The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.
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Paralympic long jump medallist Hum dies aged 32
Australian Para-athlete Nicholas Hum, who won bronze in long jump at the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021, dies at the age 32.
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Tempo reveal new uniforms ahead of inaugural season
The new Toronto WNBA franchise revealed its fresh look heading into its inaugural season.
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Who is Nick Reiner, arrested over death of his filmmaker father Rob Reiner?
Nick Reiner has been arrested for the murder of his filmmaker father and mother on Sunday.
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M23 announces exit from DRC’s Uvira as US-brokered ceasefire stutters
Rwanda-backed rebels say they will withdraw from eastern town they seized last week after request by US mediators.
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Why Quinn Hughes is in Minnesota, not New Jersey... and the league-wide trade aftermath
Here's how the trade came to pass, what other teams were in the mix, and the aftershocks throughout the NHL.
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Venezuela’s Oil Is a Focus of Trump’s Campaign Against Maduro
Oil drilling equipment in Cabimas, Venezuela. The country has about 17 percent of the world’s known oil reserves, nearly four times the amount in the United States.
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Musicians are deeply concerned about AI. So why are the major labels embracing it?
Companies such as Udio, Suno and Klay will let you use AI to make new music based on existing artists’ work. It could mean more royalties – but many are worriedThis was the year that AI-generated m...
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‘I fear electromagnetic catastrophe’: Josh Safdie on Marty Supreme, latent Jewish anxiety and why men are lost
The Timothée Chalamet-starring comedy about a hustling table tennis ace has been voted one of the Guardian’s films of the year. Its writer/director talks ambition, American dreams and alien takeove...
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‘New world disorder’: Sudan, Palestine top IRC’s 2026 Emergency Watchlist
'Geopolitical rivalries, shifting alliances, transactional deals' dominate as most vulnerable plunge into deeper crisis.
aljazeera.com
When digital calendars make time management too complicated
As workers rail against the tyranny of shared schedules, tech companies say they can help
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ATP announces new rules over playing in extreme heat
The ATP introduces a new extreme heat rule from 2026 which will allow players on the men's tour to take a 10-minute cooling break during best-of-three sets singles matches.
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Starmer urged to stand up for BBC against Trump’s ‘outrageous’ $10bn lawsuit – UK politics live
Ed Davey says prime minister must make it clear lawsuit is ‘unacceptable’ as US president quotes Badenoch to back ‘fake news’ claimDonald Trump’s lawyers have also quoted Liz Truss, the former Cons...
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Has Benin’s foiled coup made ECOWAS a West African heavyweight once more?
The regional bloc seemed resigned to the coup crises rocking the region until the Benin attempt this month.
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The Innocents of Florence by Joseph Luzzi review – how abandoned babies spurred a flowering of Renaissance art
The precarious, cruel but dazzling world of a foundling hospital is brought wonderfully to life by the author of Botticelli’s SecretJoseph Luzzi, a professor at Bard College in New York, is a Dante...
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Young people hit hard as UK unemployment marches upwards
Jobs market slowdown likely to become policy focus and will also have impact on interest rates decisionUK unemployment rose to four-year high of 5.1% before budgetBusiness live – latest updatesWhen...
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BBC bosses ‘right to stick by their guns’ against Trump, says minister
Keir Starmer urged to ‘stand up for the BBC’ after US president files $10bn lawsuit against corporationBBC bosses are “right to stick by their guns” against Donald Trump, a minister has said, after...
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Court: PSG owes Mbappé $70M in unpaid wages
A Paris labor court ruled on Tuesday that Paris Saint-Germain must pay more than €60 million ($70m) to Kylian Mbappé in a dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses linked to the end of his contract bef...
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A new way to prevent gum disease without wiping out good bacteria
Scientists are uncovering a surprising way to influence bacteria—not by killing them, but by changing how they communicate. Researchers studying oral bacteria found that disrupting chemical signals...
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I'm part of Labour's new generation, Welsh FM says
Eluned Morgan says a "new team" will set a "very different agenda" for Labour in Wales.
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How did this warm, cheery man make a film as horrific as Misery? When Rob Reiner met Stephen King
In an industry not exactly known for it, Reiner was an exceptionally nice guy. But he was too much of a showman to make a straight shocker. The result was rich, terrifying – yet cherished• ‘Not a s...
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Best films of 2025 in the UK: No 4 – The Ice Tower
Lucile Hadžihalilović’s kaleidoscopic fable, starring Marion Cotillard as a haughty, damaged diva, is a cautionary tale about the perils of fantasy• The best films of 2025 in the UK• More on the be...
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This is another ‘ozone layer’ moment. Now, we must urgently target methane | Mia Mottley
The oil and gas industry must be legally bound to cut methane emissions. With climate tipping points approaching, time is running out • Mia Mottley is the prime minister of BarbadosThe timing is br...
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All you need to know about Sports Personality of the Year 2025
BBC Sport has everything you need to know about BBC Sport's Personality of The Year 2025 and how to vote.
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You've heard of the 'Panenka' penalty; how about the Hornkamp hop?
A new penalty was seen in the Eredivisie as Heracles Almelo striker Jizz Hornkamp scored, but was it legal?
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Cooper Flagg sets new record as youngest NBA player to score 40 points
Flagg joins LeBron James and Kevin Durant as only third teenager with at least 40 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
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Celebrations as Jordan reaches first Arab Cup final
Videos show celebrations after Jordan qualified for football’s Arab Cup final for the first time.
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UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.1%
Unemployment rises slightly as job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market"
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Eight killed in latest strikes on alleged drug boats, US military says
The US has carried out more than 20 strikes in international waters on alleged drug vessels since September.
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Updated NFL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus who could get extended this offseason
Let's update our NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 16. We also looked at players who could get contract extensions this offseason.
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Physicists found a way to see heat in empty space
Physicists have found a clever way to detect the elusive Unruh effect without extreme accelerations. By using atoms that emit light cooperatively between mirrors, acceleration subtly shifts when a...
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UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1 per cent
Figures also show wage growth cooled in three months to October
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Inside the ugly Chris Paul-Clippers divorce -- and a season on the brink of disaster
A future Hall of Famer at the end of his career, looking for one final ride. And a flailing team at the end of a largely failed era. Here's why the Chris Paul-Clippers reunion was doomed -- nearly...
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Which NHL teams are most at risk of a shocking playoff miss?
These eight teams entered the season with high playoff chances, and are currently in peril.
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This rare earthquake did everything scientists hoped to see
A rare, ultra-long earthquake in Myanmar revealed that mature faults can deliver their full force directly to the surface. The discovery could mean stronger shaking near faults like California’s Sa...
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Our young people aren’t shirkers or snowflakes - they were failed by government policy. That changes now | Pat McFadden
The number of ‘neets’ is skyrocketing in Britain, another Tory failure. Labour’s plans for apprenticeships and training funds will turn this around• Pat McFadden is secretary of state for work and...
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Europe’s New Faces review – a punishing immersion in the migrant journey
A four-hour documentary observes life in a Paris squat and perilous Mediterranean crossings – but its non-narrative structure tests the limits of endurance and empathyEgyptian-American film-maker S...
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Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson review – startlingly original
The Indigenous Canadian author brilliantly captures the interdependence of humans and the natural world, in a darkly satirical critique of colonialismNoopiming, the first of Canadian writer-musicia...
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Behind The Oche: Why is Price a favourite to win the Worlds?
Glen Durrant joins Megan Wellens to discuss Nitin Kumar coming up against Stephen Bunting in round two of the World Championships and why they think Gerwyn Price has a chance at winning the title.
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For four days, I didn't know if my family was alive - Williamson
British boxer Troy Williamson - who faces Callum Simpson live on BBC on Saturday - reveals how Hurricane Melissa ruined his family home and bar in Jamaica.
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Morocco’s Safi counts the cost in aftermath of deadly flash floods
Triggered by sudden torrential rains, the flash flood killed at least 37 people in the coastal city of Safi.
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Scotland's justice secretary to face no confidence vote in grooming gangs row
Opposition parties have accused Angela Constance of misrepresenting the position of a leading expert on grooming gangs.
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TV tonight: the secrets behind M&S party food and picky bits
Colin the Caterpillar gets a tasty revamp. Plus: Romesh Ranganathan raps in New York City’s Union Square. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, ITV1Marks & Spencer’s product development team ar...
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Innovation, evolution, revolution - golf's new faces championing change
With an influx of new people at the head of the sport's most important bodies, the groundwork is being laid for rapid change, writes Iain Carter.
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‘Improve the NHS fast or people will fall for the charlatans’ – so says a departing trust head. We’d do well to listen | Polly Toynbee
In his 46 years of service, Nick Hulme has seen the best and the worst of the NHS. He issues a stark warning about its futureI catch him before he slips out of the NHS ahead of Christmas. After 46...
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‘No water, no life’: Iraq’s Tigris River in danger of disappearing
Unless urgent action is taken life will be fundamentally altered for the ancient communities who live on its banksAs a leader of one of the oldest gnostic religions in the world, Sheikh Nidham Krei...
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Govee Discount Codes and Deals: 30% Off
New to Govee? Get a $5 coupon on your first purchase just for signing up.
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LIVE: Israeli raids across West Bank, Gaza reels from aftermath of storm
Israeli forces continue raids across occupied West Bank as Gaza reels from Israeli attacks and aftermath of a storm.
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Country diary: Here’s the charm of the goldfinch – we want them to be near us | Mark Cocker
Hogshaw, Derbyshire: They’re in our paintings, in our folklore. A little opportunistic planting and I’ve got them in my gardenAs I cleared our garden of dead vegetation, including many old teasels,...
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Morrisons loses £17mn food fight as chicken tax comes home to roost
High court rules rotisserie product should be subject to the 20 per cent VAT rate for hot food
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‘We hate it. It’s desecration’: the real cost of HS2
Ten years after I first followed the proposed route, I retraced my steps to see what life was like along the world’s most expensive, heavily delayed railway lineTen years ago, I walked the route of...
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Do we need a ‘Made by Humans’ label?
The experience of the video game industry suggests transparency about AI use won’t be straightforward
ft.com
Shell mergers chief departed after CEO blocked bid for BP
Wael Sawan’s lack of enthusiasm suggests oil major may not move on rival when takeover restrictions end
ft.com
Libya looks to its past to build a new future as national museum reopens
It is hoped the institution can help foster new bonds in a fractured nation, but such optimism will be a stretch for someIt was a night at the museum like no other. As the staccato sound of firecra...
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Boost for artists in AI copyright battle as only 3% back UK active opt-out plan
Liz Kendall faces pressure from campaigners as she tells parliament there is no clear consensus on issue A campaign fronted by popstars including Elton John and Dua Lipa to protect artists’ works f...
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Indian Ink review – Felicity Kendal is formidable in emotional epitaph for Tom Stoppard
Hampstead theatre, LondonThe actor gives a skilful performance in the late playwright’s 1995 meditation on love and literary posterity, directed by Jonathan KentA fortnight after West End playhouse...
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The Trump back channel: how diplomacy works in Washington
Rather than use the traditional policy process, foreign governments are dealing with the handful of envoys who appear to have the president’s ear
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Global brands seek PE partners to save their China businesses
Companies weigh selling stakes to local groups to compete against fast-moving domestic rivals
ft.com
A Subtle Return of La Niña
A weak La Niña emerged in the equatorial Pacific in late 2025, and scientists are watching how it may help shape weather and climate in the months ahead.
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Mahmood Mamdani on how Uganda's history shaped his belonging — and his son's moment
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Professor Mahmood Mamdani about his new book, "Slow Poison." The book is a firsthand report on the tragic unraveling of Uganda's struggle for independence.
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Why a Bollywood spy film sparked a political storm in India and Pakistan
Thriller starring Ranveer Singh has raised eyebrows over its portrayal of tensions between the two countries.
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United monitor Bournemouth duo Adams, Scott
Will AC Milan be able to sign Gabriel Jesus in January? Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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U.S. military says strikes on 3 boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean kill 8 people
The U.S. military said Monday that it attacked three boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of eight people as scrutiny is intensifying in Congress.
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Russian court designates punk band Pussy Riot as ‘extremist’ group
Exiled punk band says its members are proud to be branded 'extremists' and hits back at Putin as an 'aging sociopath'.
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Joe Ely, Texas-Born Troubadour of the Open Road, Dies at 78
Joe Ely in 1981. He wrote songs about lost love and endless vistas, built around stories of everyday people leading everyday lives.
nytimes.com
Trump urges China’s Xi to free jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Trump appeals to Chinese leader Xi Jinping after Jimmy Lai convicted under Hong Kong’s national security law.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,391
These are the key developments from day 1,391 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
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Trump comments on deaths of US filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife cause outrage
Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead at their home, a discovery that quickly led to widespread reactions.
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Rachael Carpani, McLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away actor, dies ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ aged 45
The beloved Australian actor died on 7 December after a battle with chronic illnessGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailMcLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away actor Rachael Carpani has died, ag...
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Bump: A Christmas Film review – the most masochistic holiday ever?
Oly and Santi take their newborn on a hellish cruise halfway around the world. But amid the torture there are beautiful moments to treasure in this much-loved Aussie drama As a teenager, Oly Chalm...
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VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power
The next consumer tech revolution may require an introduction of a new personal device.
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Robert Samuelson, Award-Winning Economics Columnist, Dies at 79
Robert Samuelson in his office in 2008. With no formal training in economics, he viewed himself as an outsider who translated dense but important policy debates for a broad audience.
nytimes.com
UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.
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Alan Milburn launches major UK review into rising inactivity among young people
Report to highlight ‘uncomfortable truths’ and could recommend ‘radical change’, former health secretary saysA major review into rising inactivity among Britain’s young people has been launched by...
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Dentists in England to be paid more for emergency NHS appointments
British Dental Association says government’s plan has ‘no new money behind it’ and further changes neededDentists in England will be paid more to ensure patients have easier access to emergency app...
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Paranormal Activity review – this fright night leaves you spellbound and spooked
Ambassadors theatre, LondonWith expert direction and eye-catching stagecraft, the tension is ramped up in a play inspired by the film franchiseDarkness holds us long enough for the dread to seep in...
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Nissan starts production of new Leaf EV at Sunderland
Japanese carmaker has invested £450mn in the third-generation model, breathing new life into the UK’s largest car plant
ft.com
How to Survive in a Multialigned World
The Indian way of strategic diversification.
foreignaffairs.com
China’s Long Economic War
How Beijing builds leverage for indefinite competition.
foreignaffairs.com
The Illiberal International
Authoritarian cooperation is reshaping the global order.
foreignaffairs.com