Littler thrashes Suljovic with statement win as Bunting dumped out
Luke Littler thrashed Mensur Suljovic with a statement 4-0 win in the third round as Stephen Bunting was knocked out of the World Darts Championship by James Hurrell.
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Littler puts on dominant display to see off Suljovic
Highlights of the third round match between Luke Littler and Mensur Suljovic at the World Darts Championships.
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Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza
Authorities in the enclave warn that the downpour could intensify into a full-blown storm.
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Joseph Hartzler Dies at 75; Led Prosecution of Oklahoma City Bomber
Joseph Hartzler, the lead prosecutor at Timothy McVeigh’s trial for the Oklahoma City bombing, arriving in 1997 at the federal courthouse in Denver, where the trial took place. Mr. Hartzler had mul...
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'Blown the Bullet away!' | Hurrell dumps out fourth seed Bunting!
James Hurrell beats Stephen Bunting to make the last 16 of the World Darts Championships.
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Gary Graffman, Piano Virtuoso and Renowned Teacher, Dies at 97
Gary Graffman in 2018, when he turned 90. He was an acclaimed concert pianist before developing focal dystonia, the neurological disorder that restricted him to his left hand, in his 50s.
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Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war’ on country
If Israel and the US were to attack Iran again, they would 'face a more decisive response', Pezeshkian warns.
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Mickey Lee, a ‘Big Brother’ Contestant, Dies at 35
Mickey Lee, an event curator in Atlanta, competed in the latest season of “Big Brother” on CBS.
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FaZe Clan’s future is uncertain after influencers depart
Six influencers recently announced that they are leaving esports group FaZe Clan following unsuccessful contract negotiations with new management.
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'He just needed more time' - Wirtz finally breaks Liverpool duck
Florian Wirtz finally scores his first goal for Liverpool in Saturday's win over Wolves - and shows he adapting to "the hardest league in the world".
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How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump’s Venezuela Campaign
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, have been key players, alongside the presidential adviser Stephen Miller, in President Trump’s escalating conflict i...
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Do Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose?
The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians.
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Israel’s recognition of Somaliland slammed across world capitals
Regional blocs join nations in condemning Israel's move to formally recognise breakaway Somali region as independent.
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What’s happening in Myanmar’s civil war as military holds elections?
Myanmar's military seeks to entrench rule as it begins to claw back territory and China presses for stability.
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Clayton outlasts Zonneveld to reach fourth round
Fifth seed Jonny Clayton wins a deciding set to beat number 44 Niels Zonneveld and reach the last 16 of the PDC World Championship.
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She Studied the Health Effects of Wildfires, Until the E.P.A. Cut Her Grant
Marina Vance had an E.P.A. grant to help homeowners counter the impact of wildfire smoke, until the agency deemed the research “no longer consistent” with its priorities.
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The 22 top clean tech and energy startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the clean tech and energy Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
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Jota's children lead tributes before Liverpool v Wolves
Liverpool and Wolves pay tribute to Diogo Jota as his two former sides meet for the first time since his death.
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NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on ‘addictive’ social media
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill requiring social media platforms to show warning labels to younger users before they’re exposed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling.
techcrunch.com
Inoue outclasses Picasso to retain world title and remain undefeated
Japan's Naoya Inoue retained his undisputed super-bantamweight crown in dominant fashion against Alan David Picasso on Saturday, winning by unanimous decision in Riyadh.
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The 7 top space and defense tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the space and defense tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
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Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.
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Analysis: ISIL attacks could undermine US-Syria security collaboration
ISIL attacks dropped after Assad regime fell. But the group is likely attempting to destabilise Syria's new government.
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A year on, Israel still holds Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia without charge
Abu Safia's health has deteriorated considerably since he was taken by Israeli soldiers.
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‘It brings you closer to the natural world’: the rise of the Merlin birdsong identifying app
Merlin has been trained to identify the songs of more than 1,300 bird species around the worldWhen Natasha Walter first became curious about the birds around her, she recorded their songs on her ph...
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From Central Cee to Adolescence: in 2025 British culture had a global moment – but can it last?
Despite funding cuts and shuttered venues, homegrown music, TV, film and, yes, memes have dominated the global zeitgeist over the past 12 years. Now this culture must be future-proofed from the for...
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The Environmental and Human Rights Costs of China’s Clean Energy Investments Abroad
Chinese companies have pledged hundreds of billions of dollars in clean energy manufacturing investments overseas, but the projects are having significant social, environmental, and human rights im...
wired.com
The best songs of 2025 … you may not have heard
From a folk murder ballad to an impassioned call for peace, Guardian writers pick their favourite lesser-heard tracks of the yearThe pick of 2025’s film, music, art, TV, stage and games, chosen by...
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Ministry of Defence to offer gap year–style scheme to young people
Pilot programme for under-25s will offer paid placements aimed at introducing participants to military lifeYoung people in Britain will be offered a gap year-style scheme by the Ministry of Defence...
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‘The foggy, golden sunrise makes for incredible images’: Sachin Ghai’s best phone picture
The Punjabi photographer was delighted with this stunning shot of birds being fed on the Yamuna River in DelhiSachin Ghai describes Yamuna Ghat in Delhi, India, as his idea of a photographer’s...
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‘It’s frightening’: How far right is infiltrating everyday culture
Extremist messaging now woven into music and YouTube videos, with one expert saying: ‘You can be radicalised sitting on your couch’The two men chop peppers, slice aubergines and giggle into the cam...
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So Long, GPT-5. Hello, Qwen
In the AI boom, chatbots and GPTs come and go quickly. (Remember Llama?) GPT-5 had a big year, but 2026 will be all about Qwen.
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Stanford scientists uncover why mRNA COVID vaccines can trigger heart inflammation
Stanford scientists have uncovered how mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can very rarely trigger heart inflammation in young men — and how that risk might be reduced. They found that the vaccines can spark a...
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‘State aggression’: Somalia demands Israel withdraw Somaliland recognition
Somalia's state minister for foreign affairs tells Al Jazeera that Israeli move aims to displace Palestinians from Gaza.
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Inoue, Nakatani win to set up 2026 megafight
Japanese boxing stars Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani won their respective fights Saturday, setting up a 2026 showdown between two of the world's best pound-for-pound fighters.
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A new United States champ; Three Stages of Hell for Rhodes vs. McIntyre
Friday's "SmackDown" saw a new champion being crowned and the Cody Rhodes-Drew McIntyre rivalry reaching a new level.
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Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban
Students waiting for the bus in Sydney, Australia, in November. The country’s new law barring children from using social media has helped fuel emotional debate across the world.
nytimes.com
Poland scrambles jets as Russia strikes Kyiv before US-Ukraine peace talks
Poland's military says its air force took a "preventative" response to secure its airspace.
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Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire starts, first 72 hours seen as critical test
A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has come into effect after weeks of deadly fighting across the border.
aljazeera.com
'MCG pitch would get hell if produced elsewhere'
Captain Ben Stokes says there would be "hell on" if the Melbourne pitch upon which his England team beat Australia inside two days had been produced in another part of the world.
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In Myanmar, the Election Is Called Fake, but the Human Suffering Is Real
Buddhist devotees visiting the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar, on Thursday.
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‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens
From Joe Marler’s visual-only stunts to the incomprehensible shuffling sounds Steven Bartlett recently subjected headphone users to, dodgy audio experiences are on the riseTo understand where we ar...
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What to Know About the Vote in Myanmar
Myanmar Plaza on Christmas Day in Yangon, the nation’s largest city.
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UN renews Sudan ceasefire appeal over ‘unimaginable suffering’ of civilians
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals for immediate truce as fighting intensifies in Darfur and Kordofan regions.
aljazeera.com
A conversation between Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson summed up 2025 for me – and not in a good way | George Monbiot
From merrily dismissing climate science, to promoting irresponsible health claims, the podcast was an unintentional warning for our times Looking back on this crazy year, one event, right at the st...
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‘A lot of men don’t open up’: Kidwild, the UK rapper unafraid to bare his soul
As a child he performed in the West End and appeared in a Stormzy video. But after his early music career faltered, he began to write about his troubled childhood – and hit a nerve From Newham, Lon...
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Ticket fees: UK gig-goers fight back against new wave of charges
Fed-up fans are questioning additional ‘restoration’ costs for new stadiums as well as a lack of transparencyGig-goers who bought tickets for Gorillaz at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June next year...
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I had eye surgery as a child - Littler
World champion Luke Littler reveals he had surgery when he was "four or five" to correct strabismus - a condition where the eyes do not align.
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Knueppel limps off with ankle injury; X-rays clean
Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel left Friday night's win over the Magic with a first-half ankle injury and will be reevaluated.
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Books to look out for in 2026 – fiction
Maggie O’Farrell, Yann Martel and Julian Barnes are among the authors publishing new novels this year The beginning of the books calendar is usually dominated by debuts, but January 2026 sees relea...
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The books to look out for in 2026
New books by Liza Minelli, David Sedaris, Maggie O’Farrell and Yann Martel are among the literary highlights of the year ahead 2026 is already promising plenty of unmissable releases: there are new...
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My cultural awakening: a Turner painting helped me come to terms with my cancer diagnosis
Fear and feelings of intense vulnerability caused me to retreat into my shell, until I saw myself in an unlikely feature in one of the British master’s printsMy thyroid cancer arrived by accident,...
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Van Gerwen: I don't care about two Lukes right now
Michael van Gerwen says he "does not care" about Luke Littler and Luke Humphries until he faces one of the two title favourites at the World Darts Championship.
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‘Ghost resorts’: as hundreds of ski slopes lie abandoned, will nature reclaim the Alps?
With the snow line edging higher, 186 French ski resorts have shut, while global heating threatens dozens moreWhen Céüze 2000 ski resort closed at the end of the season in 2018, the workers assumed...
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Cancer cells depend on a dangerous DNA repair trick
Researchers have discovered how cells activate a last-resort DNA repair system when severe damage strikes. When genetic tangles overwhelm normal repair pathways, cells flip on a fast but error-pron...
sciencedaily.com
From Marty Supreme to The Traitors: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Timothée Chalamet sexes up table tennis in Josh Safdie’s Oscar contender, and the unstoppable reality format returnsMarty SupremeOut nowJosh Safdie’s new sports comedy takes loose inspiration from...
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The Lowdown to The Devil’s Backbone: the week in rave reviews
Ethan Hawke is a triumph in a poignant new comedy-drama, and Guillermo del Toro’s breakout horror flick gets a rerelease. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated...
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‘The sight of it is still shocking’: 46 photos that tell the story of the century so far
Did the 21st century begin on 1 January 2000? Or was it that blue sky day in September 2001 when the planes hit the twin towers? These images from the last 25 years chronicle modern history in the...
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2025: a year in political cartoons – from a Bond-villain Trump to a toppled prince | Martin Rowson, Ella Baron, Nicola Jennings and Ben Jennings
Our cartoonists look back at a year of covering tragedy, farce and everything in between – and having to draw far too many Donald TrumpsIn a year in which I’ve drawn too many cartoons about powerfu...
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Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire after weeks of deadly clashes
Almost one million people have been displaced since hostilities resumed earlier this month.
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Central African Republic election: Who’s running and what’s at stake?
President Touadera's decision to stand for a third term has drawn criticism from opposition groups and civil society.
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Before This Physicist Studied the Stars, He Was One
Professor Brian Cox backstage before a show. He is renowned for his adroitness in explaining the intricacies and magnificence of space.
nytimes.com
Transfer rumors, news: Man United consider re-signing former midfielder Garner
Former Manchester United midfielder James Garner is being targeted for a return to Old Trafford. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Global hotel groups bet on customer loyalty to beat online and AI agents
Companies including Marriott and Hilton push to improve perks and get more direct bookings
ft.com
Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire, Cambodia Defence Ministry says
Agreement follows talks aimed at ending weeks of deadly clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
aljazeera.com
Thailand and Cambodia Reach Cease-Fire in Brutal Border War
Artillery firing from Thailand toward Cambodia on Friday.
nytimes.com
Over 1,500 flights cancelled as winter storm Devin hits US holiday travel
More than 40 million Americans under winter storm warnings or weather advisories as heavy snow expected.
aljazeera.com
Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.
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Scientists may have found the best place for humans to land on Mars
A newly identified region on Mars may hold the key to future human landings. Researchers found evidence of water ice less than a meter beneath the surface, close enough to be harvested for water, o...
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N Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note
North Korean and Russian leaders celebrate their 'precious' shared experience of war, bloodshed in New Year greetings.
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Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms
Heavy snow is expected in New York and southern Connecticut during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
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Seamer Atkinson adds to England injury worries
Seamer Gus Atkinson adds to England’s injury problems by leaving the field on the second morning of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,402
These are the key developments from day 1,402 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections
The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.
bbc.com
Something fundamental about black holes may be changing
New observations reveal that the relationship between ultraviolet and X-ray light in quasars has changed over billions of years. This unexpected shift suggests the structure around supermassive bla...
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Both of these influencers are successful - but only one is human
Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.
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What Went Wrong Before Hong Kong’s Inferno
The Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Hong Kong days after a fire on Nov. 26 killed 161 people and displaced thousands.
nytimes.com
Annette Dionne, Last of the Celebrated Quintuplets, Dies at 91
Annette Dionne, left, in 2017, with her sister Cécile, who died in July. “It’s tiring, always being watched,” Annette said, recalling her childhood. “It was exploitation. We were not animals.”
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Cyclones, floods and wildfires among 2025’s costliest climate-related disasters
Christian Aid annual report’s top 10 disasters amounted to more than $120bn in insured lossesCyclones and floods in south-east Asia this autumn killed more than 1,750 people and caused more than $2...