Penalty king Jimenez equals record - who are the Premier League's best?
Fulham's Raul Jimenez scored his 11th Premier League penalty from 11 attempts, but who are the best spot-kick takers?
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-12-22
Chiefs to leave Missouri for new stadium in Kansas
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to leave their home in Missouri to play in a new $3 bn (£2.25bn) stadium in neighboring state Kansas.
bbc.com
Keir Starmer told closer EU trade ties ‘strategic necessity’ for UK firms
Labour urged to accelerate reset with Brussels as many exporters struggling to trade in the EU after Brexit dealKeir Starmer’s government has been told a closer EU trade deal is a “strategic necess...
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OpenAI says AI browsers may always be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks
OpenAI says prompt injections will always be a risk for AI browsers with agentic capabilities, like Atlas. But the firm is beefing up its cybersecurity with an 'LLM-based automated attacker.'
techcrunch.com
Salah scores injury-time winner to rescue Egypt
Mohamed Salah netted an injury-time winner as Egypt fought back from a goal down to win 2-1 against Zimbabwe in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B opener.
skysports.com
'Clinical' Humphries thrashes Lim to progress to third round
Luke Humphries thrashed Paul Lim 3-0 with a dominant display in the second round of the World Darts Championship on Monday night.
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Israel kills two Palestinians in Gaza City as ceasefire violations mount
Deadly attack comes as Gaza government media office says Israel violated ceasefire 875 times since it began in October.
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Two New Banksy Murals Appear in London
A new mural by the artist Banksy appeared in Bayswater, in central London, on Monday.
nytimes.com
HelloFresh Meal Kit's Discount Code for December 2025 Unlocks a Free Zwilling Knife
The Zwilling Four-Star chef's knife is the carbon steel blade WIRED recommends for most casual home chefs. It's free with HelloFresh meal kits, using this promo code
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Vince Zampella, Formative Designer of Call of Duty Games, Dies at 55
Vince Zampella in 2014. He helped found Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment.
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Foster scores late goal as South Africa defeat Angola in their AFCON opener
Lyle Foster's match-winning 79th-minute strike allowed South Africa to win first opening match at AFCON since 2004.
aljazeera.com
Chris Rea, Grammy-Nominated British Rocker, Dies at 74
Chris Rea performing in Cologne, Germany, in 1998. A virtuosic slide guitarist, he found fame and success, particularly in Europe, with a sound that blended blues, soul and soft rock.
nytimes.com
Canada names new ambassador to US as key trade talks loom
Terms of North American free trade deal set to be renegotiated in 2026 under shadow of US tariff policies.
aljazeera.com
Players must provide medical records in concussion lawsuit
Rugby players who allege they suffered brain injuries during their careers have been refused permission to appeal against a decision ordering them to provide all of their medical records.
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Deadly clashes break out in Aleppo between Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF
At least two people have been killed in clashes between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
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Ugandan police tear gas crowd at Bobi Wine campaign event
Footage shows police dispersing crowds with tear gas at rallies for Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine in Kampala.
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Fifa tests new tech for ball out of play & offside
Fifa is testing new technology which can determine if the ball went out of play before a goal was scored.
bbc.com
Jerry Kasenetz, a King of Bubblegum Pop Music, Dies at 82
Jerry Kasenetz, center, in 1968 with his producing partner, Jeffry Katz, right, and Neil Bogart, an executive at Buddah Records. As the founders of Super K Productions, Mr. Kasenetz and Mr. Katz tu...
nytimes.com
Keeping Up with PACE: Summary of the 2025 PAC3 Meeting
Introduction Launched in Feb. 2024, NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission is a cornerstone of Earth system science designed to deepen our understanding of how these enviro...
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130 Nigerian schoolchildren freed after mass abduction
A group of 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted last month were freed, ending a mass abduction that drew global concern.
aljazeera.com
U.K. Man and 5 Others Charged With Sexual Offenses Against His Wife
Philip Young, 49, is set to appear in a magistrates court in Swindon, in southwest England, on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
The Justice Department Just Released More Epstein Files
The latest Epstein Files release appears to contain hundreds of photographs along with court records and other materials.
wired.com
Sentinel-6B Extends Global Ocean Height Record
Introduction On November 16, 2025, the Sentinel-6B satellite launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California. The mission is a partnership between NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmo...
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Carney Names Former BlackRock Executive as Canada’s U.S. Ambassador
Mark Wiseman, a Canadian financier, has been named Canada’s new ambassador to the United States at a crucial moment in relations between the two countries.
nytimes.com
Families of Palestine Action hunger strikers seek urgent meeting with Lammy
Some protesters are now seriously ill after weeks without food as justice secretary is urged to show some humanityWho are the Palestine Action hunger strikers and what are the health risks?Families...
theguardian.com
Can diplomacy end the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?
The neighbouring countries hold their first direct meeting in regional push for peace.
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The Guardian view on hope: with your help, charities can help to repair the social fabric
Effective challenge to the alarming rise of far-right, anti-migrant politics starts with the grassrootsAusterity, cost of living pressures and a chronic lack of investment have damaged the physical...
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Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale explains how Trump's appoinment of a special envoy to Greenland has shaken diplomatic with Denmark.
bbc.com
Labour calls to rejoin EU customs union will become harder for Starmer to resist
Wes Streeting’s wish for deeper trade relations is shared by growing number of MPs looking to fight back against FarageWhen Keir Starmer stood on the Labour conference stage in 2018 and defied Jere...
theguardian.com
Ecuadorean soldiers found guilty of forced disappearance of boys
The four boys were picked up by a military patrol and their bodies were later found mutilated and burned.
bbc.com
UPS stumbles into holiday season amid shifting trade rules
After the end of the de minimis rule rewired US import requirements, UPS is struggling to clear shipments.
aljazeera.com
Saudi Prince threatened Sheff Utd with wind-up order
Former Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia was poised to issue a winding-up order on the club over a £10m debt owed to him by new owners COH Sports.
skysports.com
Srebrenica: Genocide on Trial
The horrors of the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the war crimes trials that gave birth to the ICC.
aljazeera.com
NASA Kennedy Top 20 Stories of 2025
Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida spent 2025 preparing the launch vehicle and its powerhouse SLS (Space Launch System) rocket to launch four astronauts around the Moon for Artemis II...
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Displacement camp running out of supplies for people fleeing Sudan’s war
Authorities say they don't have enough food, tents, and equipment to accommodate everyone fleeing Sudan’s war.
aljazeera.com
Ecuador soldiers sentenced to 34 years in prison for disappearing children
Sentencing caps yearlong investigation into abuse, disappearance of four children in Guayaquil amid crime crackdown.
aljazeera.com
Chris Rea’s Driving Home for Christmas is an evergreen, everyman anthem that captures the season’s true spirit
By rejecting the bombast of 80s pop, the late singer-songwriter’s track has endured, and thereby perfectly captures the nostalgic feelings at the heart of Christmas• Chris Rea, rock and blues singe...
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Evans beats Wade in thriller while Munyua exits
Seventh seed James Wade suffers a fourth successive second-round exit at the PDC World Championship, losing a deciding set to Ricky Evans.
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'Box-office' Evans dumps out seventh seed Wade in Ally Pally classic
'Rapid' Ricky Evans called himself "box-office" after he dumped out seventh seed James Wade in a World Championship classic at Alexandra Palace on Monday.
skysports.com
'Just reach out' - Man Utd's Bennett on his father's suicide
Manchester United defender Rhys Bennett discusses his father's death in October to help raise awareness of mental health issues.
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Baby back in hospital in Gaza after returning from treatment overseas
The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.
bbc.com
Splat’s app uses AI to turn your photos into coloring pages for kids
The app turns your own photos into pages for your kids to color, via AI.
techcrunch.com
Nearly two dozen states sue the Trump administration over funding for CFPB
The attorney generals say the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could hurt consumers in their states.
npr.org
‘An ALLY PALLY EPIC!’ | The DRAMATIC ending to Wade vs Evans in full!
The end of James Wade's dramatic clash with Ricky Evans in round two of the World Darts Championship.
skysports.com
Cambodia-Thailand fighting continues as ceasefire talks loom
Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand continues despite talks, with communities facing fear and economic anxiety.
aljazeera.com
Plymouth elections go ahead but Exeter undecided
Elections due to be held in Exeter in May could still be cancelled.
bbc.com
A Dance of Galaxies
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured two nearby dwarf galaxies interacting with each other in this image released on Dec. 2, 2025. Dwarf galaxies can give us insights into galaxies in the ear...
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NASA Armstrong Advances Flight Research and Innovation in 2025
In 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, advanced work across aeronautics, Earth science, exploration technologies, and emerging aviation systems, reinforcing its ro...
nasa.gov
'Congress is in a coma': Former members sound alarm on health of the House
Congress ends the year with a thin list of legislative accomplishments and a growing number of retirements. Former lawmakers say the problems now plaguing Capitol Hill have been years in the making.
npr.org
A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs
A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2025.
techcrunch.com
GB's Fitzpatrick suffers injury before Winter Games
GB's most decorated Winter Paralympian Menna Fitzpatrick faces a race against time to make the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games after a serious knee injury.
bbc.com
Muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone national park – video
Video shared by the US Geological Survey on social media shows mud spraying up and out from the Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone national park. Other recent eruptions have mostly been audible but...
theguardian.com
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A timeline of ChatGPT product updates and releases, starting with the latest, which we’ve been updating throughout the year.
techcrunch.com
Illegal settlement expansion: How Israel is redrawing occupied West Bank
Israel's approval of 19 new settlements stands to redraw occupied West Bank, undermining prospect of two-state solution.
aljazeera.com
Sources: McNeil traded to A's amid Mets overhaul
Second baseman Jeff McNeil, a two-time All-Star, has been traded from the Mets to the Athletics in exchange for a minor-league pitcher, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
Kansas approves proposal for new Chiefs stadium
Kansas lawmakers approved a proposal Monday to help pay for a new stadium for the Chiefs, which is expected to lure one of the NFL's iconic franchises across the state line from Missouri and replac...
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Jurors say Skaggs, Angels shared blame for overdose death
Team's failure to address employee's drug problem drove jury to weigh punitive damages.
espn.com
US halts offshore wind licences over national security concerns
Shares in Ørsted, the world’s largest offshore wind developer, fell by more than 14% after announcement
ft.com
Christmas Is Back in Bethlehem, but Peace and Joy Have Yet to Arrive
Palestinian Christians are reviving their seasonal public celebrations, hoping to bring light and holiday spirit at the end of a gloomy year in the West Bank.
nytimes.com
Palestine Action hunger strikes: What are their demands?
As a months-long hunger strike persists, calls for immediate government intervention grow louder.
aljazeera.com
Chris Rea, rock and blues singer-songwriter, dies aged 74
Middlesbrough-born musician had hits with Driving Home for Christmas, On the Beach and The Road to Hell Chris Rea, the British singer-songwriter whose hits included Driving Home For Christmas, has...
theguardian.com
AFCON 2025: Nigeria vs Tanzania – team news, start time and lineups
Moving on from the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup, Nigeria face Tanzania in their AFCON 2025 opener.
aljazeera.com
Scott departs Hibs to replace Sadiku at Celtic Women
Celtic have appointed Grant Scott as the club's new Women's head coach.
skysports.com
Middle powers face a new age of uncertainty
Rather than unleashing a new multi-polar era, US retreat has left states scrapping for advantage in an ill-defined order
ft.com
LIVE: Israel escalates strikes on Lebanon, displaces dozens in Jerusalem
Israeli strikes hit Sidon district; 100 Palestinians lose homes as Israel tears down residential building.
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TikTok Shop launches digital gift cards to challenge Amazon and eBay
TikTok Shop has rolled out a new feature that allows users to purchase digital gift cards, making it easier to help friends and family buy from the millions of products on the app.
techcrunch.com
David Walliams dropped from Waterstones festival following allegations of inappropriate behaviour
The bookshop chain said the bestselling author will ‘no longer be appearing’ at a Dundee event after HarperCollins announced it won’t publish new titles by himDavid Walliams has been dropped from t...
theguardian.com
James Ransone, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 46
LA medical examiner reports Ransone, who played Chester ‘Ziggy’ Sobotka in the HBO crime drama, died by suicideJames Ransone, the American actor best known for his work in 12 episodes of The Wire,...
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Michigan closing in on No. 1 Arizona in men's poll
No. 2 Michigan is closing the gap on Arizona, which remains No. 1 on the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the third straight week.
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Germany charges ex-Syrian prison guard over Assad-era abuses
Prosecutors accuse the official, named as Fahad A, of torturing dozens of prisoners in jail run by Syrian intelligence.
aljazeera.com
Men's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Duke slides after loss vs. Texas Tech
Arizona retains the top spot. Duke falls three positions. USC and Iowa replace St. John's and Auburn.
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Trump’s Christmas gifts
This holiday season, Americans are getting a bad economy, redacted Epstein files and even more war abroad.
aljazeera.com
Hugh Cutting/ Refound review – countertenor’s darkly compelling recital is an imaginative treat
Wigmore Hall, LondonCutting’s programme of songs and music were all connected to the theme of night, in an evening that felt more cabaret than concertHugh Cutting is still sometimes described as a...
theguardian.com
Day to call plays for OSU in CFP game vs. Miami
Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he will take over calling offensive plays in the Buckeyes' College Football Playoff opener on New Year's Eve against Miami.
espn.com
Avatar Fire and Ash: harmony is no longer guaranteed in James Cameron’s threequel – discuss with spoilers
Crucial tonal shifts mean the film asks harder questions than the series ever has before. Share your thoughts in the comments below• This article contains spoilers for Avatar: Fire and AshFor more...
theguardian.com
UConn, Texas, SC, UCLA still top AP women's poll
UConn routed Iowa in the Women's Champions Classic on Saturday and remains atop the AP Top 25 women's basketball poll, while Texas Tech enters the poll for the first time since 2012 after beating t...
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Ex-BNP leader Nick Griffin accused of stirring up racial hatred with cartoon
Nick Griffin appeared in court via video link in a private prosecution by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.
bbc.com
Are US oil tanker seizures off Venezuela legal or acts of piracy?
The US says it’s pursuing a third tanker off Venezuela’s coast as part of its naval blockade of Venezuelan oil.
aljazeera.com
AP Top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team
The seventh in-season women's AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.
espn.com
Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high
Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and with more US interest rate cuts expected.
bbc.com
The Trump administration pauses wind projects off New England, New York and Virginia
An Interior Department statement did not detail the national security risks. It's the administration's latest pus to hobble offshore wind and limit renewable energy sources.
npr.org
Lim relives his historic 1990 nine-dart finish
Paul Lim relives becoming the first player to hit a nine-dart finish at a World Championship in 1990.
bbc.com
Organ-tuning books in English churches provide notes on a warming climate
Researchers have realised the records are a ‘goldmine’ to study changes in environmental conditionsYangang Xing had never heard of organ-tuning books, but his colleague Andrew Knight often played t...
theguardian.com
Doctor Zhivago at 60: David Lean’s sweeping romantic relic endures
Julie Christie remains as magnetic as ever in the mammoth big screen adaptation of Boris Pasternak’s once dangerous novelThere’s no more perfect illustration of the cinematic crossroads of the mid-...
theguardian.com
McCullum wants to stay as England coach
England head coach Brendon McCullum is contracted until the end of the 50-over World Cup in 2027, with a home Ashes series in that time.
bbc.com
UK consumers saving less as taxes squeeze incomes, data shows
ONS finds households’ savings ratio has dropped to lowest rate for more than a year across third quarterUK consumers saved less money during the third quarter of the year, as higher taxes squeezed...
theguardian.com
John Updike’s best books – Ranked!
Following the publication of the novelist’s letters, we count down the best of his books, from the dark magic of The Witches of Eastwick to the misadventures of Rabbit AngstromInspired by and drawi...
theguardian.com
The best art and photography of 2025
Jenny Saville’s bruising paintings, Andy Goldsworthy’s immersive stones, Lee Miller’s surrealist shots and Diane Arbus’s unforgiving nudes – our critics highlight a spectacular year• The best desig...
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The best design and architecture of 2025
This year’s highlights include the remodelling of a Richard Seifert brutalist ‘corncob’ tower, a celebration of Japanese carpentry and a wearable hot-water bottle • The best art and photography of...
theguardian.com
Lib Dems write to human rights watchdog over election delays
The government has indicated it would postpone elections if requested by local authorities.
bbc.com
Has Isak's injury changed Semenyo's transfer situation?
Antoine Semenyo is expected to be one of the biggest names discussed in the January transfer window.
skysports.com
Should Liverpool stick or twist without injured Isak?
Liverpool have been dealt several blows since the start of Arne Slot's challenging second season at Anfield. News of an injury to record signing Alexander Isak is just the latest. This is not the d...
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Sources: UNC works toward hiring Petrino as OC
North Carolina is working toward hiring Bobby Petrino as the new offensive coordinator for Bill Belichick's staff, sources told ESPN
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Lynching of a Hindu in Bangladesh Fans Fears of Rising Intolerance
Students held a silent protest at Dhaka University in Bangladesh’s capital on Sunday to condemn the lynching of a Hindu garment worker.
nytimes.com
People Are Using Sora 2 to Make Disturbing Videos With AI-Generated Kids
Videos such as fake ads featuring AI children playing with vibrators or Jeffrey Epstein and Diddy-themed playsets are being made with Sora 2 and posted to TikTok.
wired.com
Every WSL club's January transfer plans revealed
With the January transfer window looming, Sky Sports looks at what each Women's Super League club needs and some of the players attracting interest this winter.
skysports.com
US lawmakers threaten legal action against Attorney General over Epstein files
A Republican and a Democrat who have led calls for transparency accuse the justice department of failing to meet legal obligations.
bbc.com
‘Unashamedly capitalist’ rewilders claim ‘Moneyball’ approach could make millions - but experts sceptical
Rich Stockdale says model of ‘regenerative capitalism’ would maximise profits by planting trees, restoring peatlands, and installing windfarms across its estatesThe founder of an investment firm bu...
theguardian.com
India and New Zealand conclude free trade agreement
Governments are seeking to diversify trade links due to the uncertainty driven by Trump’s tariffs.
aljazeera.com
Trump’s shuttering of the National Center for Atmospheric Research is Stalinist | Michael Mann and Bob Ward
This is the latest in the relentless purge of climate researchers who refuse to be co-opted by the fossil fuel industryThe Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin would no doubt have understood and even appr...
theguardian.com
Holidays in Space: 25 Years of Space Station Celebrations
In the quarter century that humans have lived and worked aboard the International Space Station, astronauts and visitors from around the world have celebrated countless holidays more than 250 miles...
nasa.gov
Tech Disrupted Friendship. It’s Time to Bring It Back
Two decades ago social media promised to connect people with pals far and wide. Twenty years online has left us turning to AI for kinship. IRL companionship is the future.
wired.com
Brain Gear Is the Hot New Wearable
Smartwatches are cool and all, but have you considered wearable neurotech?
wired.com
“Convenient for the US to declare war” with Venezuela
Ernesto Castaneda, talks about why some in US President Donald Trump’s cabinet are pushing for a war with Venezuela.
aljazeera.com
This cancer-fighting molecule took 50 years to build
MIT scientists have achieved the first-ever lab synthesis of verticillin A, a complex fungal compound discovered in 1970. Its delicate structure stalled chemists for decades, despite differing from...
sciencedaily.com
New Salford team granted Championship entry
A consortium led by former player Mason Caton-Brown has received membership approval from the RFL for a new Salford team and entry into the 2026 Betfred Championship.
skysports.com
The Future of EVs Is Foggy—but California Still Wants More of Them
Hamstrung by lawsuits, the state can’t officially keep its goal to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035. But it’s going to keep trying.
wired.com
New Salford team granted Championship status
The Rugby Football League gives a new Salford team Championship membership for 2026, three weeks after the old club was wound up.
bbc.com
Israeli arms firms make record profits of the back of Gaza war
Israel’s defence industry is making record profits, using images of strikes on Gaza as proof of their purported success.
aljazeera.com
The 50 best TV shows of 2025: No 2 – Dying for Sex
Michelle Williams put in a stunning performance in this tale of a dying woman’s quest to have an orgasm. It’s not just clever, tender and blackly comic – it’s a beautiful meditation on what it mean...
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‘Cue air punches and tears’: why Next Goal Wins is my feelgood movie
Continuing the series where writers pick their go-to mood-lifting films is a look back to the inspiring sports documentaryIt feels apt following a 2026 World Cup draw featuring tiny island debutant...
theguardian.com
State of play: who holds the power in the video games industry in 2025?
This year has brought us many brilliant video games – but as wealth continues to concentrate, and games are used to exert economic and political influence, we need to keep an eye on the top players...
theguardian.com
Gold and silver hit record highs on geopolitical tensions
US blockade on Venezuelan oil and bets on Fed rate cuts drive up prices of precious metals
ft.com
Russian general killed in car bombing in Moscow
A Russian general was killed in Moscow on Monday when an explosive device detonated underneath his car.
aljazeera.com
A Gaza mass wedding and a Durbar horse procession: celebrating the agency photographers of 2025
The Guardian’s picture editors highlight the work of photojournalists working for news agencies worldwide whose images have made an impact and contributed to our journalism during 2025Over the cour...
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2025 in Gaza: 12 months, 12 pictures
Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza has killed at least 70,669 Palestinians and wounded 171,165 since October 2023.
aljazeera.com
Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch leads Christmas mass at Gaza church
Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch led Christmas mass at Gaza’s only Catholic church just days before the holiday.
aljazeera.com
The Land Trap by Mike Bird review – ground down
A masterful introduction to the economics of our most basic asset‘The landlord is a gentleman who does not earn his wealth … his sole function, his chief pride, is the consumption of wealth produce...
theguardian.com
Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow probes Kyiv link after bomb kills general
Investigators pursue various lines of inquiry, including possibility attack was 'linked' to 'Ukrainian special forces'.
aljazeera.com
2025 MMA awards: Joshua Van's breakout year earns him multiple honors
With MMA on a end-of-year break, an ESPN panel voted on their best of 2025, including best event, fighters, submission and knockout.
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Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb
Authorities say Fanil Sarvarov died in an explosion on Monday
ft.com
New Zealand thrash West Indies to seal series win
New Zealand bowl West Indies out for 138 to win the third Test by 323 runs and complete a 2-0 series victory.
bbc.com
Thousands of Serbians protest government pressure on universities
Thousands of demonstrators in Serbia gathered in Novi Pazar on Sunday to protest government pressures on universities.
aljazeera.com
Russian General Is Killed in a Car Bombing in Moscow
The scene of a car bombing in Moscow on Monday, in a photo released investigators.
nytimes.com
A new drug could stop Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins
New research suggests Alzheimer’s may start far earlier than previously thought, driven by a hidden toxic protein in the brain. Scientists found that an experimental drug, NU-9, blocks this early d...
sciencedaily.com
'He just took over': How Mark Fletcher became the engine powering Miami's run
The running back bounced back from loss to help propel the Hurricanes to the CFP quarterfinals.
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Japan set to restart world’s biggest nuclear power plant
Kashiwazaki-Kariwa will be latest plant to restart 15 years after Fukushima disaster shut down country's nuclear energy.
aljazeera.com
A Christmas Fair review – site-specific heartwarmer is bathed in goodwill-to-all sentiment
Chadderton Town Hall, OldhamSet over the course of local village hall fundraiser, Jim Cartwright’s play is charmingly performed and has a built-in sense of communityYesterday it was the salsa class...
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January transfer window: Key dates and Deadline Day
The transfer window re-opens on Thursday January 1, allowing clubs across the leagues to seek reinforcements and reshape their squads.
skysports.com
Tracking the NFL playoff picture: Updated chances to clinch open spots, win division titles
We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.
espn.com
Swiss court to hear Indonesian islanders’ climate case against cement giant
Four residents of Pari, a low-lying Indonesian island, filed the complaint in January 2023.
aljazeera.com
Resident doctors say they will resume talks to avoid further strikes with ‘can-do spirit’
BMA calls on Wes Streeting to be equally positive and says 11th-hour talks before five-day stoppage came too late but were encouragingResident doctors have said they will approach talks with Wes St...
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Palaver by Bryan Washington review – a remix of the author’s greatest hits
From exile to family dysfunction, street food to sex, this stylish novel about a mother visiting her estranged gay son in Tokyo explores familiar themesWhile we now use it to mean a fuss or convolu...
theguardian.com
The weirdest, wildest tales of the World Cup: best podcasts of the week
From Ronaldo’s legendary haircut to Argentina’s improvised 1986 away shirt – the odd stories behind football’s biggest trophy are explored. Plus, a smart series from the makers of Pod Save AmericaT...
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The 10 best experimental albums of 2025
Raisa K’s solo album is primitive and intimate, Saeko Killy adds a euphoric touch to her dimly lit sound and Bitchin Bajas get blissed out• The 50 best albums of 2025• More on the best culture of 2...
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Light Needs review – a blooming lovely meditation on plants and their people
Houseplants appear to make conversation and yearn for lost friends in a witty yet luminous documentary from Jesse McLeanThis experimental documentary by Jesse McLean about houseplants inspired me t...
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‘You have to be ready to see it’: Abel Ferrara and Catherine Breillat on why Pasolini’s Salò is a gift that keeps giving
Pier Paolo Pasolini’s notorious film is now 50 years old, and its cavalcade of shocking cruelty and violence still leaves a stark impact on its viewers. Film-makers explain why Pasolini ‘was a sain...
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New Zealand secure West Indies Test series win after five Duffy wickets
Jacob Duffy took 5-42 as New Zealand bowled out the West Indies for 138 on a deteriorating fifth-day pitch to win the third Test by 323 runs and take the three-match series 2-0.
skysports.com
TV tonight: Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh and a potty-mouthed parrot
The much-loved actors (and old friends) reminisce over a cuppa. Plus: a peek behind the scenes at the papal conclave. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky Arts A wickedly funny and hugely movi...
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Australian move to fast-track new gun and protest laws after Bondi shooting draws criticism
Civil liberties advocates say laws 'damage our democracy' while others say they scapegoat gun owners.
bbc.com
Patriots secure playoff return in comeback win over Ravens
Drake Maye guided New England to a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns, rallying his team from an 11-point deficit to a 28-24 victory over Baltimore on Sunday night that clinched a post-season spot f...
skysports.com
'Still excited' - Lim, 71, the oldest flinger in town
PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.
bbc.com
2025 is ‘year of the octopus’ as record numbers spotted off England’s south coast
Milder weather led to a bloom in the invertebrates in south Cornwall and Devon, wildlife charity saysRecord numbers of sightings of one of the world’s most intelligent invertebrates over the summer...
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First asylum seekers expected to arrive in East Sussex barracks in new year
Government has vowed to end use of asylum hotels and plans to send first men to Crowborough site within weeksThe Home Office plans to send the first group of asylum seekers to a military site in Ea...
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Regulator ‘asleep at the wheel’ over University of Greater Manchester investigation, MP says
Office for Students accused of ‘glacial’ response to allegations of fraud, bullying and mismanagementEngland’s universities regulator has been attacked for being “asleep at the wheel” over its dela...
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Hen cages and pig farrowing crates to be outlawed in England
Humane slaughter requirements for farmed fish and end to puppy farming also in new package of animal welfare lawsCaged hens will be a thing of the past in England, the government has announced, as...
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LIVE: Thailand, Cambodia resume border clashes before talks
Fighting has resumed hours before the countries' foreign ministers meet in Malaysia to discuss steps to de-escalate.
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Sudanese bloc declares Nairobi roadmap, but is it a civilian breakthrough?
The new bloc's roadmap echoes the Quad plan, but observers say this only splinters civilian forces in Sudan.
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Alleged Bondi gunmen threw 'tennis ball bomb', new documents say
Videos show the pair allegedly training in rural Australia and making statements in front of Islamic State flags
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This simulation reveals what really happens near black holes
Black holes are among the most extreme objects in the universe, and now scientists can model them more accurately than ever before. By combining Einstein’s gravity with realistic behavior of light...
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US says talks with Russia, Ukraine in Miami ‘constructive, productive’
US envoy holds separate meetings with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators in Miami on ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
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How upbeat battlefield briefings are fuelling Putin’s confidence
Russian generals’ positive reports on Ukraine have convinced the Kremlin the war is going in its favour
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What happened next: the night Led By Donkeys projected Trump and Epstein on to Windsor Castle
The art activists made headlines during the US president’s state visit when they shocked the waiting media with a short documentary – and were quickly arrestedWhen Donald Trump’s second state visit...
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The stock market winners and losers of 2025
Chips, gold and guns have triumphed while ad companies and private equity struggled
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NPR analysis shows skyrocketing number of 'no-shows' in immigration court
More immigrants are not showing up for their mandatory immigration court hearings compared to prior years, an NPR analysis shows, allowing the government to order their immediate deportation.
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Former State for European Affairs on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Florida
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Heather Conley, former deputy assistant secretary of State for European Affairs, about the peace talks in Florida that seek to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Former State for European Affairs official on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Florida
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Heather Conley, former deputy assistant secretary of State for European Affairs, about the peace talks in Florida that seek to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Former European Affairs official on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Florida
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Heather Conley, former deputy assistant secretary of State for European Affairs, about the peace talks in Florida that seek to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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US and Ukraine call Miami talks productive despite no breakthrough
Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, issued a statement with the top Ukrainian negotiator after discussing the latest peace plans.
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New clashes erupt on Thai-Cambodia border as ASEAN convenes peace talks
Fighting resumes hours before regional foreign ministers meet in Malaysia to discuss steps to de-escalate hostilities.
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Malaysia court rejects Najib’s bid to serve sentence under house arrest
High Court says a royal document allowing the ex-PM's transfer to house arrest was not valid.
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Betty Reid Soskin, Nation’s Oldest Park Ranger, Dies at 104
Betty Reid Soskin at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, Calif. She became a ranger at the park at the age of 85.
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Élysée Palace Silver and Tableware Stolen by Steward, Prosecutors Say
The entrance to the Élysée Palace in Paris. The objects that disappeared from its collection were returned after the investigation, according to prosecutors.
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Parkinson’s breakthrough changes what we know about dopamine
A new study shows dopamine isn’t the brain’s movement “gas pedal” after all. Instead of setting speed or strength, it quietly enables movement in the background, much like oil in an engine. When sc...
sciencedaily.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,397
These are the key developments from day 1,397 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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This AI finds simple rules where humans see only chaos
A new AI developed at Duke University can uncover simple, readable rules behind extremely complex systems. It studies how systems evolve over time and reduces thousands of variables into compact eq...
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James Ransone, Actor Known for ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 46
James Ransone in 2015.
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Russia Dismisses Reports of Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, met with a representative of Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, in Miami this weekend.
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A traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis
A Brazilian study has confirmed that Joseph’s Coat, a plant used for generations in folk medicine, can significantly reduce inflammation and arthritis symptoms in lab tests. Researchers observed le...
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UK economy entering 2026 amid sharp private sector downturn, says CBI
Business lobby survey finds firms ‘put brakes on key spending decisions’ before autumn budgetHeather Stewart: Four reasons to be cheerful about UK plc in 2026Wes Streeting urges closer EU trading t...
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How Rogers and Villa exposed Man Utd defence
Match of the Day pundit Dion Dublin analyses what went wrong for Manchester United against Aston Villa, and Wayne Rooney discusses the World Cup potential of "man of the moment" Morgan Rogers.