MVG survives huge scare to produce edgy comeback win
Michael van Gerwen had to come from behind to beat Mitsuhiko Tatsunami in the first round of the World Championship.
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Man Utd plot Semenyo move in January - Friday's gossip
Manchester United target Antoine Semenyo in January transfer, Ruben Neves wants Premier League return, Bruno Fernandes' release clause revealed and Bukayo Saka on the verge of signing new Arsenal c...
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Retired NASCAR driver among seven killed in North Carolina plane crash
Greg Biffle's plane caught fire after crash-landing at regional airport, according to state authorities.
aljazeera.com
Let Nancy 'cook' and judge at end of season - Henry
Thierry Henry urges Celtic's management and fans to give their new manager Wilfried Nancy more time, saying they must "let him cook" and judge him at the end of the season.
bbc.com
Pope Leo names Ronald Hicks next archbishop of New York
The 58-year-old from Chicago will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan to lead New York's 2.5 million Catholics.
bbc.com
Terrifying New Photos Emerge From the Jeffrey Epstein Estate
The latest photo dump from Democrats in the House Oversight Committee includes more famous men and upsetting Lolita quotes written on a woman's body.
wired.com
'Beyond what we imagined' Kildunne on life-changing year for Red Roses
Sports Personality of the Year runner-up and World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne talks about a history-making year for the Red Roses.
bbc.com
Sue Bender, Who Wrote About Living With the Amish, Dies at 91
“Plain and Simple,” her best-selling 1989 book, was a go-to text of the anti-materialist movement known as voluntary simplicity.
nytimes.com
Christian Turner Is Appointed New UK Ambassador to US
Christian Turner, right, will become the next British ambassador to the United States after his predecessor was dismissed over his links to the financier Jeffrey Epstein.
nytimes.com
Violence breaks out in Bangladesh after death of youth protest leader
Sharif Osman Hadi was a prominent figure in the movement that ousted former prime minister Sheik Hasina.
bbc.com
Moon Mascot: NASA Artemis II ZGI Design Challenge
Whose Moon Mascot design will join the Artemis II astronauts on their historic voyage around the Moon in early 2026? Between March 7 and Jun. 16, 2025, NASA worked with crowdsourcing company Freela...
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Imani Barbarin on disability rights, COVID and the war on Gaza
Why the TikTok star and disability advocate wants the world to rethink what it means to be disabled.
aljazeera.com
HUGE upset on the cards? | Tatsunami wins first set against MVG
Mitsuhiko Tatsunami takes the first set against Michael van Gerwen in their first round World Championship match.
skysports.com
Hansen appointed head coach of Black Ferns
New Zealand Rugby appoints Whitney Hansen as the new head coach of the Black Ferns on a contract running until the end of 2027.
bbc.com
White House says Kennedy Center board has voted to rename after Trump
Relatives of the late President John F Kennedy have expressed outrage at the proposal to rename the arts centre.
aljazeera.com
John E. Olson, Analyst Fired for Enron Skepticism, Dies at 83
An adviser at Merrill Lynch, he refused to recommend the energy trading company. His employer pushed him out, but his stand made him a hero.
nytimes.com
The German Chancellor Betting on America
Friedrich Merz believes the world needs a stronger Germany. He is still navigating how to do it.
nytimes.com
Team Europe voted BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year
Team Europe win BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year 2025 following Ryder Cup victory in New York.
bbc.com
NASA Announces 2025 International Space Apps Challenge Global Winners
NASA Space Apps announced Thursday 10 winners of the 2025 NASA Space Apps Challenge. During this two-day hackathon, participants gathered at 551 local events across 167 countries and territories to...
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Palestine Action hunger strikers are ‘dying’ in prison, UK doctor warns
Hundreds of doctors, dozens of MPs and thousands of everyday Britons call on the justice secretary to intervene.
aljazeera.com
Remembering the sports stars we lost in 2025
A host of figures from the world of sport died in 2025 - BBC Sport remembers some of those sporting names.
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New White House plaques attack Biden, Obama and Bush
Plaques installed in US President Donald Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ at the White House attack his predecessors.
aljazeera.com
Protesting farmers clash with police as EU debates trade deal
Angry farmers drove their tractors into Brussels and faced tear gas from police as EU leaders debated a trade deal.
aljazeera.com
'Crazy' reaction after vet Munyua upsets De Decker
David Munyua says there has been a "crazy" reaction in Kenya to his shock victory over world number 18 Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.
bbc.com
Duplantis wins second straight World Sport Star award
Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year award for the second year in succession.
bbc.com
ChatGPT launches an app store, lets developers know it’s open for business
OpenAI is looking to populate its flagship chatbot with a host of new user experiences.
techcrunch.com
Morocco players and fans celebrate winning Arab Cup
Morocco fans and players celebrated the team’s victory in the Arab Cup final, beating Jordan 3-2 in a thrilling final.
aljazeera.com
'This is your award, not mine' - Henry dedicates Lifetime Achievement to his children
Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry is honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025.
bbc.com
HR exec in viral Coldplay clip speaks of abuse, threats and trying to find a new job
The former tech executive says she was bombarded with abusive and threatening messages after being filmed with her boss on the 'kiss-cam'.
bbc.com
Leader of 2024 Bangladesh student protests dies in a Singapore hospital
Sharif Osman Bin Hadi was a leading figure during the uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.
aljazeera.com
Pickle Robot adds Tesla veteran as first CFO
Jeff Evanson recently joined Pickle Robot as the company's first CFO as the startup has allegedly expanded its partnership with UPS.
techcrunch.com
Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage
The rapper, who has been sentenced in absentia, had admitted to smoking a cannabis joint on stage at a festival last year.
bbc.com
Trump proposes new rules to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth
Critics warn that the Trump administration's statements against transgender healthcare contradict decades of research.
aljazeera.com
Why British politicians are flocking to American tech giants
Former British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has joined OpenAI as managing director and head of OpenAI for Countries. He will run also Coinbase's internal advisory council.
techcrunch.com
ChatGPT’s mobile app hits new milestone of $3B in consumer spending
ChatGPT has reached $3B in lifetime mobile consumer spending in just 31 months, faster than TikTok and major streaming apps.
techcrunch.com
Vote for your Sports Personality of the Year
Vote for your Sports Personality of the Year and Team of the Year.
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NASA Lab Completes Engine Checks on New Aircraft
Justin Hall, left, controls a subscale aircraft as Justin Link holds the aircraft in place during preliminary engine tests on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at NASA’s Armstong Flight Research Center in Ed...
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Southport girls' fathers win Helen Rollason Award
Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe, the fathers of two of the young girls killed in Southport last year, receive the Helen Rollason Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025.
bbc.com
UK’s first military barracks housing asylum seekers closes after six years
Napier barracks in Folkestone faced multiple problems, from far-right protests to damning ruling over safeguarding issuesThe UK’s first and most longstanding military barracks used to accommodate a...
theguardian.com
Dallas Cowboys retain status as world's most valuable team
The Dallas Cowboys retain their status as the world's most valuable sports team in the annual Forbes list published on Thursday and dominated by NFL clubs.
bbc.com
UK government strategy to protect women and girls from violence ‘seriously underfunded’
Campaigners welcome strategy but say poor funding means government’s ambitions unlikely to be metA landmark strategy to protect women and girls from violence and abuse “falls seriously short” of th...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Hubble Sees Asteroids Colliding at Nearby Star for First Time
Like a game of cosmic bumper cars, scientists think the early days of our solar system were a time of violent turmoil, with planetesimals, asteroids, and comets smashing together and pelting the Ea...
nasa.gov
NASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of Longer, Narrower Aircraft Wings
The airliner you board in the future could look a lot different from today’s, with longer, thinner wings that provide a smoother ride while saving fuel. Those wings would be a revolutionary design...
nasa.gov
Farage will not face police inquiry into spending
It comes despite a former aide claiming Reform UK overspent on Farage's election campaign.
bbc.com
PPE company linked to ex-Tory peer Michelle Mone goes into liquidation
PPE Medpro owes government £148m for supplying unusable personal protective equipment during Covid-19 pandemicThe company linked to the former Conservative peer Michelle Mone, which owes the govern...
theguardian.com
Chloe Kelly
England and Arsenal footballer Chloe Kelly has been nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year after playing a decisive role in England's Euro 2025 win, scoring the winner in the semi-fin...
bbc.com
The Guardian view on reducing violence against women: ministers must follow through on a bold promise | Editorial
Labour’s delayed strategy stresses prevention. Big changes in policing and the courts are needed tooLabour set itself a mammoth task when it pledged, before last year’s election, to halve violence...
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Sir Keir as Eliot Ness, Radon Liz proving TV gold – all in another year of Westminster psychodrama
With the Christmas recess stopping our politicians causing more havoc, it’s time for the Guardian’s parliamentarian of the year awardsYou can hear the sighs of relief. Not from the MPs who are pack...
theguardian.com
These startups are building innovations that make life (and death) better
Founders Gabriel Sanchez (Enspectra Health) and Tom Harries (Earth Funeral) share what it takes to build in heavily regulated industries where “move fast and break things” simply won...
techcrunch.com
Starmer appoints career diplomat Christian Turner as US ambassador
Current ambassador to UN to replace Peter Mandelson, who was forced to quit over Epstein linkKeir Starmer has appointed the career diplomat Christian Turner as the new ambassador to Washington, gov...
theguardian.com
NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory Completes First Cosmic Map Like No Other
Launched in March, NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope has completed its first infrared map of the entire sky in 102 colors. While not visible to the human eye, these 102 infrared wavelengths of light a...
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NASA Welcomes 15th Administrator Jared Isaacman
Jared Isaacman was sworn in Thursday as NASA’s 15th administrator by District Judge Timothy J. Kelly. The oath was taken during a ceremony held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Buildin...
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Luke Littler
Luke Littler has been nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award after winning the world darts title aged 17.
bbc.com
Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company to power AI
The all-stock deal comes amid growing energy needs for the tech sector.
aljazeera.com
Christian Turner to be new UK ambassador to US
Diplomat due to be Britain’s UN envoy is handed key post in Washington after contest to replace Peter Mandelson
ft.com
Lando Norris
Lando Norris has been nominated for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year after winning the F1 world title.
bbc.com
The Ultra-Realistic AI Face Swapping Platform Driving Romance Scams
Capable of creating “nearly perfect” face swaps during live video chats, Hoatian has made millions, mainly via Telegram. But its main channel vanished after WIRED's inquiry into scammers using the...
wired.com
UK to ban deepfake AI 'nudification' apps
A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.
bbc.com
‘We’ve future-proofed’: how UK’s biggest car factory upgraded for EV revolution
Nissan builds in capability to go fully electric at Sunderland plant amid scaling back of transition targets across EuropeCar bodies suspended from overhead rails move through Nissan’s factory in S...
theguardian.com
In key Virginia races, Latino voters shift towards Democrats
In recent elections, some Latino voters are shifting away from the Republican Party. Those votes helped flip seats in Virginia and could be an important factor in next year's midterm elections.
npr.org
'Just enjoy yourself' - When Greaves met Van Gerwen in 2016
In 2016, Beau Greaves emerged as a 12-year-old darts sensation. Nine years on, Greaves will line up for her second appearance at the PDC World Darts Championship.
bbc.com
Flare and fighting in Albanian parliament dispute
There were chaotic scenes in Albania’s parliament during a vote for the country’s next human rights ombudsman.
aljazeera.com
'Secret bugging' of SNP MSP unacceptable - Swinney
The first minister has responded to reports of a staff member recording an SNP member they worked for.
bbc.com
Elections face further delays over councils shake-up
The prospect of further suspensions to local polls has triggered a blame game between the parties.
bbc.com
US sanctions more ICC judges, citing ruling on Israeli war crime probe
International court has repeatedly decried US sanctions amid its ongoing investigation into Gaza war crimes.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine seals restructuring of controversial growth-linked debt
Deal replaces $2.6bn of GDP warrants that had become a ‘serious fiscal risk’ for Kyiv, says finance minister
ft.com
Farage avoids police investigation over alleged electoral law breach
Essex force say report falls outside time frame for prosecution while watchdog says it is looking into claimsNigel Farage has avoided a police investigation into claims his general election campaig...
theguardian.com
A Look Back at NASA Stennis in 2025
In 2025, NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, marked a year of progress by supporting NASA’s Artemis campaign, celebrating historic milestones, and continuing its role as a...
nasa.gov
Debutants Munyua and Sakai stun at World Darts Championship with dramatic wins
World Darts Championship debutants David Munyua and Motomu Sakai delivered stunning upset victories amid dramatic first-round scenes at Alexandra Palace on Thursday.
skysports.com
Egypt says gas deal with Israel is ‘purely commercial’
Natural gas agreement worth approximately $35bn comes amid frayed relations over Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
2025 Science Activation Opportunity
NASA Science encourages all people to actively participate in science through activities and resources developed by a collaborative network of project teams drawing on NASA SMD assets (science cont...
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Kenyan debutant Munyua shocks De Decker at Worlds
Kenyan David Munyua causes a huge shock on his PDC World Championship debut, coming back from two sets behind to beat world number 18 Mike de Decker.
bbc.com
Payroll
The NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) Payroll Office (NPO) reviews, validates, and delivers time and attendance data to the Department of the Interior (DOI) Interior Business Center (IBC) for NASA...
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Zelensky Appeals to E.U. Leaders for Frozen Russian Funds to Fight War
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, spoke during a news conference on Thursday as part of the European Council meeting in Brussels Thursday.
nytimes.com
‘One of the BIGGEST shocks!’ | Wild celebrations as Munyua beats De Decker!
David Munyua provided one of the biggest shocks in World Darts Championship history after beating Mike De Decker.
skysports.com
'Kempton dies, the King George dies' | Unbridled
The King George VI Chase will die with Kempton if the racecourse is closed to make way for housing developments, according to Matt Chapman.
skysports.com
Law firms Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader set to merge in record $3.6bn deal
Combination that would deliver 3,000-lawyer behemoth is latest transatlantic merger
ft.com
'Just enjoy yourself' - When Van Gerwen first met Greaves
In 2016 Beau Greaves emerged as a 12-year-old darts sensation. Nine years on, Greaves lines up against Michael Van Gerwen for her second appearance at the PDC World Darts Championship.
bbc.com
2025 in Review: Highlights from NASA in Silicon Valley
NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley continued to make strides in research, technology, engineering, science, and innovation this past year. Join us as we take a look back at...
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Tech provider for NHS England confirms data breach
U.K.-based healthcare tech provider DXS International said it discovered and contained a data breach on Sunday. A ransomware gang took credit for the breach.
techcrunch.com
NASA’s DiskSat Technology Demo Launches to Low Earth Orbit
NASA’s DiskSat technology demonstration mission will test the performance of a new small spacecraft platform designed to expand the capabilities of current small spacecraft. By demonstrating the ad...
nasa.gov
No keynotes, no BS — why this year’s best tech talks happened over cocktails at StrictlyVC
Impactful talks and connections happen at StrictlyVC. Read the full 2025 recap and join the 2026 waitlist to get access to the lowest ticket prices.
techcrunch.com
Aspinall prepared to live up to 'battler' reputation to claim victory at Worlds
Nathan Aspinall knows how to go on a run at the World Darts Championship but this time is motivated to go all the way and get his hands on that £1 million prize.
skysports.com
WNBPA members vote to strike 'when necessary'
The WNBPA announced Thursday that its members have voted overwhelmingly to authorize calling a strike "when necessary" during the ongoing negotiations between the players association and the WNBA o...
espn.com
Rivian rolls out new ‘Universal Hands-Free’ driving feature
The driver assistance software is available on Rivian's for Gen 2 R1 cars and works on 3.5 million miles of North American roads. But it doesn't slow or stop for traffic lights or stop signs.
techcrunch.com
Lenders set to lower mortgage rates in early 2026
Property experts say decision adds momentum to downward trajectory of lending costs
ft.com
New Somalia e-visa security flaw puts personal data of thousands at risk
Al Jazeera finds Somalia’s electronic visa website lacks proper security, allowing anyone to download sensitive data.
aljazeera.com
FIFA only harming itself with absurd World Cup ticket prices
FIFA's sky-high ticket prices for next summer's World Cup could come at the cost of the soul of the game: the fans who make it such a special event.
espn.com
NASA eClips STEM Student Ambassadors Shine at STEM Exploration Community Event
The 5th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Exploration Community Event hosted by the Coastal Virginia STEM Hub and the NASA eClips Education Team from the National I...
nasa.gov
NASA Astronaut Lee Morin to Retire After 30 Years of Innovation
NASA astronaut and retired United States Navy Capt. Lee Morin has retired from the agency after 30 years of service. He served as a mission specialist on STS-110 and went on to oversee the Rapid Pr...
nasa.gov
EU summit on knife-edge over plan to fund Ukraine using Russian assets
The proposal centres on whether the EU can use about $246bn in Russian central bank frozen assets.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Fermi Spots Young Star Cluster Blowing Gamma-Ray Bubbles
For the first time, astronomers using NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have traced a budding outflow of gas from a cluster of young stars in our galaxy — insights that help us understand how...
nasa.gov
Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan
Epic Games CEO says Fortnite won't return to Japan, though, because the new rules still require high fees.
techcrunch.com
A Mind of My Own by Kathy Burke audiobook review – an honest and hilarious memoir
The no-nonsense comic actor and author further cements her status as a national treasure with her trademark gobby one-linersA lot of terrible things happen to Kathy Burke in her memoir, though you...
theguardian.com
Trump Media is merging with fusion power company TAE Technologies in $6B+ deal
The merger would broaden Trump Media’s holdings into the nascent fusion power space while data centers clamor for more electricity amid the ongoing AI boom.
techcrunch.com
Luma releases a new AI model that lets users generate a video from a start and end frame
Luma AI's new model is available through the company's Dream Machine platform.
techcrunch.com
EU debates use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine
European Union leaders have gathered in Brussels to vote on the use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Wacky walk-on! Two ton-plus finishes! New 'Ally Pally hero' Sakai announces his arrival!
Wacky walk-on! Two ton-plus finishes! Watch as new Ally Pally hero Motomu Sakai announced his arrival at the World Darts Championship.
skysports.com
‘Why isn’t everyone talking about Domhnall Gleeson?’ Irish actor wins first Hollywood award
The US-Ireland Alliance will give the actor the Oscar Wilde award at the event’s 20th anniversary in Los Angeles in MarchAfter a varied career in which he has played a psychopath, a romcom heart-th...
theguardian.com
UK actors vote to refuse to be digitally scanned in pushback against AI
Equity says vote signals strong opposition to AI use and readiness to disrupt productions unless protections are securedActors have voted to refuse digital scanning to prevent their likeness being...
theguardian.com
Skinner leaves West Ham Women with immediate effect
Rehanne Skinner has left West Ham Women with "immediate effect" after a poor start to the new WSL season.
skysports.com
T-Mobile Says You Can Switch in Just 15 Minutes. I Tested That Claim
T-Mobile recently announced a new way to switch to the carrier in 15 minutes, and even get a new phone delivered on the same day. Here's what it's like.
wired.com
‘You learn tricks to reduce it’: the smart bins measuring food waste in South Korea
Digital facilities that track wastage down to the gram have brought about behavioural change among users Min Geum-nan walks towards a metal bin beneath her apartment block in Gangdong district, eas...
theguardian.com
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91
He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars - and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.
bbc.com
What to know about Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut leading NASA
Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination in May, citing the billionaire's donations to Democrats and ties to Elon Musk. He was renominated last month and confirmed by a 67-30 Senate vote on Wednesday.
npr.org
The hard politics of climate overshoot
Net zero is difficult enough — but an age of net negative emissions goals would be far tougher
ft.com
The 50 best albums of 2025: No 2 – CMAT: Euro-Country
Furiously angry and uproariously witty, the Irish singer’s third album was a high-water mark for pop, inspiring a TikTok dance craze and a triumphant set at Glastonbury• The 50 best albums of 2025•...
theguardian.com
Amazon’s new Alexa+ feature adds conversational AI to Ring doorbells
Amazon said that the feature uses the Ring doorbell's video descriptions to determine who the person in front the camera is based on their uniform, actions, and what they are holding.
techcrunch.com
Opposed to Data Centers? The Working Families Party Wants You to Run for Office
The influential progressive third party announced Thursday that it was putting out a recruitment call for candidates specifically opposed to data centers.
wired.com
Sky Sports to remain home of The Masters in new multi-year extension
Sky Sports and Augusta National Golf Club have announced a new multi-year extension to their long-standing partnership, keeping Sky Sports and NOW as the exclusive home of The Masters Tournament in...
skysports.com
Angry farmers block Brussels roads with tractors over Mercosur trade deal
Thousands protest as EU leaders clash over pact farmers fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods.
aljazeera.com
Leeds £2.5bn tram scheme delayed to late 2030s after government review
Business case must be submitted for mass transit system with lines connecting Leeds and Bradford before work continuesThe opening of the long-awaited Leeds tram system has been pushed back by at le...
theguardian.com
MVG battles through against Tatsunami as Sherrock defeated by Chisnall
Michael van Gerwen survived a massive scare in a 3-1 win over Japan’s Mitsuhiko Tatsunami in the first round of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.
skysports.com
George Osborne has a new job in tech, and it doesn’t bode well for Britain | Chris Stokel-Walker
OpenAI is the latest to make a political hire as big tech spreads its tentacles around the world. So what’s the attraction?George Osborne getting a new job isn’t exactly news. Since leaving frontli...
theguardian.com
Spurs open to selling forward Johnson
Tottenham's Europa League final match-winner Brennan Johnson is facing an uncertain future at the club amid growing Premier League interest in the attacker.
bbc.com
US inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.7%
Data will fuel boost calls for Fed to keep cutting rates
ft.com
GB pick one short track skater for Winter Olympics
Niall Treacy, who finished 27th in the 1,000m at Beijing 2022, is selected for three events at February's Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
Mourners pay tribute to 10-year-old killed in Bondi massacre
People mourn the attack's youngest victim, a 10-year-old girl named Matilda, whose funeral was held on Thursday.
aljazeera.com
ECB holds interest rates at 2%
Decision follows signs of Eurozone resilience to Trump’s tariffs
ft.com
Thailand bombs near Cambodia's Poipet border crossing
The bombings comes as renewed border clashes show no sign of letting up between the two countries.
bbc.com
Love Island is UK’s most complained about programme of 2025, says Ofcom
Regulator received thousands of complaints over treatment of Shakira Khan by other female contestants on ITV seriesITV’s Love Island has proved a hit for the broadcaster, but the reality dating sho...
theguardian.com
UK police arrest four people for pro-Palestine ‘Intifada’ calls
Arrests made at protests supporting imprisoned Palestine Action hunger strikers, as Gaza death toll surpasses 70,000.
aljazeera.com
Video: Qatar PM urges Gaza aid surge in talks with US Secretary of State
Qatar’s Prime Minister held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.
aljazeera.com
U.S. adds 2-time Cy Young winner Skubal for WBC
Two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Tigers has committed to play in the World Baseball Classic for USA Baseball.
espn.com
Israel launch several air strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon
The Israeli army has launched a series of strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, saying it targeted Hezbollah sites.
aljazeera.com
Rebels start to withdraw from key DR Congo city, leaders say
DR Congo's government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.
bbc.com
US sanctions may cause “Great Depression in Venezuela”
“[Venezuela] is a country that's already reeling from an economic collapse.”
aljazeera.com
BoE cuts rates by quarter point to 3.75%
Andrew Bailey signals caution on further cuts even as central bank responds to signs of slowing economy
ft.com
Bearing witness to Sudan war
Sudan’s war is devastating cities and displacing millions.
aljazeera.com
Sources: Mizzou QB Pribula to transfer, skip bowl
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula has informed the program that he intends to enter the transfer portal and will miss the Gator Bowl against Virginia, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75% in pre-Christmas boost for struggling economy
Quarter-point cut widely forecast in City following steep fall in inflation and weak economic dataThe Bank of England has cut interest rates by a quarter point for the fourth time this year, delive...
theguardian.com
‘I enjoy fame. It’s very exposing and raw – though you pay a price’: Addison Rae, the Guardian’s artist of the year
In just two years, Rae has gone from star TikTok dancer to being Grammy-nominated for best new artist. She reflects on her critically acclaimed debut and how she’s learning to reclaim and relinquis...
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‘I’ve never been scared of saying what I think’: Janet Ellis on godlessness, grief and life beyond Blue Peter
The broadcaster becomes president of Humanists UK in the new year. She talks about juggling TV work with single motherhood, losing her husband, and why she’d rather have specialised in actingJanet...
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Greaves: My whole perspective has changed - I have to believe I can win it all
Three-time women's world champion Beau Greaves takes on World Cup winner Daryl Gurney in the first round of the World Darts Championship on Friday, and the 21-year-old now has a growing belief to m...
skysports.com
A Filmmaker Made a Sam Altman Deepfake—and Got Unexpectedly Attached
The director of Deepfaking Sam Altman created a “Sam Bot” when he couldn’t get an interview with the OpenAI CEO. Watch an exclusive trailer for the documentary, which comes out in January.
wired.com
Okolie: Jake Paul could have 'very good chance' against AJ
Jake Paul could have a 'very good chance' against Anthony Joshua, says sparring partner and former world champion Lawrence Okolie.
skysports.com
Nacua's brother arrested over theft of Laker's car
The brother of Rams star Puka Nacua was arrested for stealing a vehicle that reportedly belonged to Lakers forward Adou Thiero.
espn.com
15 Best Greens Powders (2025) Researched, Taste-Tested & Reviewed
We did the research (and taste-testing) to find the best greens powders worth your money. The Bloom Nutrition Superfood Greens Powder is our tried-and-true pick.
wired.com
Don't be surprised if ... Westbrook continues revival, Huff, George are top-50 players
Eric Karabell forecasts what to expect from notable players such as Jaren Jackson Jr. and key New York Knicks.
espn.com
Trump announces 'warriors dividend' for troops as he defends economic record
In an address, Trump touted his achievements during 11 months back in office, and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.
bbc.com
Jury trial reforms: How did the court backlog get so bad?
The Crown Court backlog is at a record high. BBC Verify takes a look at how we got here.
bbc.com
Former football star Mario Pineida killed as violence escalates in Ecuador
Former Fluminense star Mario Pineida killed in attack as Ecuadorian president responds to most violent year in history.
aljazeera.com
What’s next for the global economy in 2026?
2025 was the year of tariffs and a global shift in economic power.
aljazeera.com
The EU’s economic security blanket is patchy and thin
Its disjointed response to electric vehicles shows it cannot co-ordinate
ft.com
new Apple iOS update is wrecking my iPhone
Is the latest iPhone operating system aesthetically appealing? No. But is it useful? Also no. At least I have company among the disgruntled.
wired.com
Gaza doctors use 3D tech to save limbs shattered by Israel from amputation
'Palestinian doctors are still creating, still resisting, still saving lives - one printed piece at a time.'
aljazeera.com
The Putin Confidant Who Pushed Back Against Russia’s War in Ukraine
Dmitri N. Kozak, then a deputy prime minister of Russia, in 2019. Early in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, he was a rare voice of dissent.
nytimes.com
World's tallest teen sets new basketball record
At 7ft 9in (2.36m), Olivier Rioux becomes the tallest player to score a dunk in the college game.
bbc.com
Astronomers just watched a black hole twist spacetime
Astronomers have detected spacetime itself being dragged and twisted by a spinning black hole for the first time. The discovery, seen during a star’s violent destruction, confirms a prediction made...
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Rob and Michele Reiner’s cause of death released by medical examiner
The Reiners’ bodies were discovered on Sunday at their home in Los Angeles. Their son Nick was later arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and has since appeared in courtThe L...
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Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Is Having a Renaissance
As the world looks to incorporate more renewables into energy grids, centuries-old systems that can balance supply and demand are being reappraised and innovated upon.
wired.com
The western U.S. Tried to stop wildfires and it backfired
Much of the western U.S. is overdue for wildfire, with decades of suppression allowing fuel to build up across millions of hectares. Researchers estimate that 74% of the region is in a fire deficit...
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Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting
Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.
bbc.com
Drone strike plunges Sudan major cities into darkness as civil war rages
Blackouts hit Khartoum and Port Sudan as intensifying drone warfare cripples infrastructure and kills civilians.
aljazeera.com
BP turns to outsider Meg O’Neill to simplify sprawling empire
Woodside Energy boss who clashed with climate campaigners in Australia is taking one of the industry’s toughest jobs
ft.com
‘Criminally below the radar’: readers on their best underrated Christmas films
After Guardian writers picked their favourite lesser-known festive movies, readers shoutout Klaus, The Ref and moreI thought a real modern hidden gem is All Is Bright starring Paul Rudd and Paul Gi...
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Iran’s President Says He Can’t Make ‘Miracles’ to Solve the Country’s Woes
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran attending a protest in Tehran in June after the U.S. attacks on nuclear sites in Iran.
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Keir Starmer planning new king’s speech after May elections
Timing seen as reset moment after potential loss of hundreds of council seats in England and defeat in Wales and Scotland• UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is planning for a new king’s...
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Verstappen reveals new car number for 2026 season
Max Verstappen has confirmed he will race with the number three on his car during the 2026 Formula 1 season.
skysports.com
Meta’s LeCun targets €3bn valuation for new AI start-up
Turing award winner is in early talks to raise €500mn ahead of January launch
ft.com
Sources: Garnett rejoins Wolves in off-court role
Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has agreed to reunite with the Timberwolves and the Lynx in a new, all-encompassing role involving business, community and fan-engagement efforts and content development...
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Potential lack of funding for plan to prevent violence against women ‘deeply concerning’, says victims’ commissioner – UK politics live
Claire Waxman warns government’s delayed strategy to halve violence against women and girls could end up ‘less than the sum of its parts’Good morning. The government is finally publishing its viole...
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Israel strikes across south, eastern Lebanon in latest truce violation
The continued Israeli bombardment has drawn sharp criticism from the UN, which has recorded dozens of civilian deaths.
aljazeera.com
Best films of 2025 in the UK: No 2 – 2000 Meters to Andriivka
Ukrainian soldiers claw their way toward an abandoned one-street town, battling Russian artillery fire, snipers and aerial attacks, in this feat of documentary film-making and frontline reporting •...
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French anaesthetist who poisoned 12 patients to death jailed for life
A court finds Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or hemorrhaging.
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Australia to Crack Down on Hate Speech After Bondi Beach Attack
New South Wales police officers escorting the hearse carrying Rabbi Eli Schlanger after his funeral in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
Baby Mohammed freezes to death as Gaza battles winter and displacement
Eman Abu al-Khair mourns as cold weather kills her newborn, exposing harsh realities faced by displaced families.
aljazeera.com
Butterfield eyes summer and winter Paralympic gold
Jo Butterfield will attempt to become the first British athlete to win gold at both the summer and winter Paralympics after being confirmed as part of the wheelchair curling team for March's 2026 G...
bbc.com
Lovense Spinel Review: A Great Mini Sex Machine
The multi-stimulating sex machine can heat up, can be mounted via a suction cup, and is totally worth the splurge.
wired.com
Jury-scrapping plans are ‘madness’, Labour MPs tell Starmer
Letter from 39 backbenchers threatens rebellion over proposal to expedite court backlog in England and WalesKeir Starmer is facing the threat of a backbench rebellion over plans to reduce the numbe...
theguardian.com
Will another injury derail Adams' World Cup prep for the U.S.?
Tyler Adams has been unlucky with injuries, and an MCL sprain suffered on Monday will rob him of valuable prep time ahead of next summer's World Cup.
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EU leaders vow to agree funding for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins summit in Brussels pressuring Belgium to drop its opposition to using Russia’s frozen assets
ft.com
Cambodia says Thailand bombed casino hub on border, with no truce in sight
Despite Trump claim of ceasefire, no end on horizon to latest round of conflict recently reignited by border skirmish.
aljazeera.com
Emily in Paris season five review – Minnie Driver is just what this campy masterpiece needed
TV’s greatest guilty pleasure is back – and it’s still a total hoot! Prepare to gorge yourself silly on it over the holidays along with the mince pies. You know you want to …‘Turn off your brain an...
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Au Pairs frontwoman Lesley Woods: ‘We were the antithesis to all that boy-meets-girl stuff’
Her post-punk trailblazers were a key influence on riot grrrl. Now, after decades working as a lawyer, she is taking the name – though, contentiously, not the rest of the band – back on the road. ‘...
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Want to understand the sickness of Britain today? Look no further – a novel explained it all 20 years ago | Aditya Chakrabortty
The racism, the predatory politics, the banality and cruelty: we struggle to make sense of it, but JG Ballard foretold everything we are living through nowAn Englishman drives into a new town and c...
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Conway & Latham share 323-run opening stand for NZ
Devon Conway and Tom Latham share New Zealand's second highest opening partnership in Test cricket as they dominate West Indies in Mount Maunganui.
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U.S. gov't admits role in crash that killed skaters
The U.S. government admitted that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing the January collision between an airliner and a Black Hawk that killed...
espn.com
Let's simulate the rest of the 2025 NFL season: The last three weeks, plus playoff and Super Bowl results
We used the ESPN Football Power Index's most likely simulation to project Weeks 16, 17 and 18 -- and how the NFL playoff field could stack up.
espn.com
The unlikeliest journey to NCAA volleyball's final four
Kyndal Stowers was medically retired because of concussions before transferring to Texas A&M. After helping the Aggies oust No. 1 Nebraska, she's ready to star in the final four.
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Regrets, old wounds and a new team: Inside Klay Thompson's final chapter
Thompson's future is uncertain, but his friendship with Steph Curry and Draymond Green endures.
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Trump hails Gaza ceasefire success during national address
US President Donald Trump said the Gaza truce brought peace to the Middle East “for the first time in 3,000 years."
aljazeera.com
Miami's Malachi Toney is ready for prime time
The freshman receiver, who should be in his final year of high school, has instead been a highlight machine for the Hurricanes.
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Russia-Ukraine war live: EU holds key summit to strengthen Kyiv’s hand
European leaders gathering to decide on using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine for the next two years.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine drones kill 3 in Russia’s Rostov as EU debates war funding for Kyiv
Zelenskyy urges EU leaders to unlock Russian assets to show Moscow its desire to continue war next year is ‘pointless’.
aljazeera.com
Passan's hot stove temperature check: What's next in MLB free agency and on the trade market
While we wait for the next big moves, here's which offseason areas are red-hot -- and which are ice-cold.
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Takeaways from Trump's address. And, some GOP lawmakers shift stance on ACA subsidies
During a nationwide address, President Trump says the U.S. is poised for an economic boom. And, some Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to force a vote on enhanced healthcare subsidies.
npr.org
How climate breakdown is putting the world’s food in peril - in maps and charts
From floods to droughts, erratic weather patterns are affecting food security, with crop yields projected to fall if changes are not madeExperts have warned that the world’s ability to feed itself...
theguardian.com
Dogs, drones and tight trunks: LensCulture Street Photography awards – in pictures
From aerial footage of an Indian pilgrimage to portraits of Romanians in bear costumes, this year’s awards featured stunning images from the streets of 23 countries Continue reading...
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Trump says U.S. is poised for economic boom despite voter sentiment
In a primetime address Wednesday, President Trump said the nation is on the brink of an economic boom and claimed prices are falling quickly, even as affordability remains a top concern for voters.
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Trump tried to ease economic anxieties with his primetime address. Did it work?
President Trump used a primetime address Wednesday to celebrate his achievements since returning to office. Did his words do enough to ease the economic anxieties being felt by many Americans?
npr.org
Weekly sports quiz: Who won Fifa's Puskas Award?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport during the past seven days?
bbc.com
Academy Awards, YouTube sign deal to livestream Oscars from 2029
Organisers say the deal with YouTube will allow viewers to watch the awards ceremony on an 'unprecedented global scale'.
aljazeera.com
Watch trailer for Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage & Me
Sir Chris Hoy opens up about his journey with terminal cancer and how the mental strength he honed as a six-time Olympic gold medallist is helping him inspire others.
bbc.com
I've realised I can make a difference - Hoy
In a new BBC documentary, Sir Chris Hoy shows how he is using his Olympic mindset to reframe his purpose following a terminal cancer diagnosis.
bbc.com
The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK
Why did the people of Whitburn - and nearby Blackburn - choose Nigel Farage's party over others?
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TV tonight: Chris Hoy opens up about his terminal cancer diagnosis
The Olympic cyclist puts together an inspirational plan to raise funds for cancer sufferers. Plus: Monica Dolan reads Jane Austen. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC OneThis inspiring film f...
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Keir Starmer is our most musical prime minister since Edward Heath. He must take up the baton for the arts | Martin Kettle
Not all of the problems of Britain’s cultural sector come down to funding, but an awful lot do. That’s where leadership comes inAs you listen to a Christmas performance of Handel’s Messiah, it is e...
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Is chorus of winter birdsong a herald of spring – or warning of climate crisis?
Spells of unseasonably mild weather are prompting species such as the skylark to burst into song December is not noted for birdsong in the UK, as most species are more concerned with finding food d...
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‘Collusion does not require a dictatorship’: István Szabó on his Nazi actor masterpiece Mephisto
As his 1981 film is rereleased, the director talks about his Oscar-winning fable about an actor’s Faustian pact with the Nazi party – and its new relevanceAt the 54th Academy Awards, in 1982, Chari...
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'Under the radar' Sherrock relishing bid to end 'frustrating' Ally Pally run
Fallon Sherrock hopes to end a 'frustrating' run at the World Darts Championship and create more history by upsetting Dave Chisnall in their first-round clash at the Alexandra Palace.
skysports.com
Scientists spent 10 years chasing a particle that wasn’t there
After a decade of painstaking measurements, scientists have delivered a major plot twist in particle physics: a long-hypothesized “mystery particle” likely doesn’t exist. Using the MicroBooNE exper...
sciencedaily.com
Mystery of King Tut’s jars solved? Yale researchers find opium clues
Traces of opium found inside an ancient alabaster vase suggest drug use was common in ancient Egypt, not rare or accidental. The discovery raises the possibility that King Tut’s famous jars once he...
sciencedaily.com
Trump defends record on economy in combative address
US president says he is fixing ‘mess’ amid voter discontent over cost of living
ft.com
‘It’s an open invasion’: how millions of quagga mussels changed Lake Geneva for ever
The molluscs are decimating food chains in Switzerland, have devastated the Great Lakes in the US, and this week were spotted in Northern Ireland for the first timeLike cholesterol clogging up an a...
theguardian.com
Elliott gears up for Barnes & Noble and Waterstones listing
US investor is close to appointing advisers for an IPO next year in London or New York
ft.com
4 Republican congressmen join Democrats to force vote on extending ACA subsidies
Four Republican House members voted with Democrats to force a vote on an extension to the expiring ACA subsidies, as premiums are set to increase significantly for millions of people next month.
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Lawmakers talk about crossing the aisle to force vote on expiring ACA subsidies
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Rep. Brian Ftizpatrick, R-Pa., and Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., about joining forces to fight to extend the expiring ACA subsidies.
npr.org
US kills 4 in latest Pacific Ocean attack as Venezuela tension spirals
New attack brings death toll to nearly 100 from US strikes on vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
aljazeera.com
Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-Winning War Correspondent, Dies at 91
Peter Arnett covered conflicts for decades, first for The Associated Press and then for CNN.
nytimes.com
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea to re-sign Thiago Silva before World Cup?
Chelsea could be about to re-sign 41-year-old defender Thiago Silva before the World Cup. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
espn.com
Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting
Measures include fresh penalties for 'those who spread hate' as well as new powers to cancel or refuse visas.
bbc.com
Instacart’s AI-driven pricing tool attracted attention — now the FTC has questions
In an economy where everyone's feeling squeezed, AI-driven price testing of kitchen essentials was bound to attract attention.
techcrunch.com
Can India catch up with the US, Taiwan and China in the global chip race?
India aims to be an additional manufacturing hub for companies wanting to expand production beyond China.
aljazeera.com
King's Speech set for week after crunch elections
Sir Keir Starmer is set to unveil the agenda for the next phase of his government in the aftermath of May's elections.
bbc.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,393
These are the key developments from day 1,393 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Joshua doubles down on vulgar 'kill' comments to Paul
Anthony Joshua doubles down on his controversial "kill" comments to Jake Paul after being challenged at a news conference in Miami on Wednesday before their upcoming fight.
bbc.com
Adobe hit with proposed class-action, accused of misusing authors’ work in AI training
The lawsuit is just the latest in a string of copyright-related legal complaints aimed at the AI industry.
techcrunch.com
EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.
bbc.com
Hi ya! Hyha
Written by Margaret Deahn, Ph.D. student at Purdue University NASA’s Mars 2020 rover is currently trekking towards exciting new terrain. After roughly four months of climbing up and over the rim o...
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Met Office: 2026 will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels
Forecast is slightly cooler than the record 1.55C reached in 2024, but 2026 set to be among four hottest years since 1850Next year will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels, meteoro...
theguardian.com
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing.
bbc.com
In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry
The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.
bbc.com
The Middle East’s Most Overlooked Threat
How the Houthis—and a new civil war in Yemen—could upend the post-Gaza balance of power.