Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-12-28

Horschel delivers late TGL magic to snatch win in season opener

Billy Horschel delivered a dramatic final-hole eagle to help Atlanta Drive GC make a winning start to their TGL title defence with a 6-4 victory over New York Golf Club.

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Humphries battles through thriller as MVG sets up Anderson showdown

Luke Humphries came through a thriller against Gabriel Clemens as he withstood an onslaught from the German to claim a 4-2 victory and a match against either Nathan Aspinall or Kevin Doets in the l...

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Billy Horschel snatches final-hole eagle AGAIN to claim dramatic TGL victory for Atlanta Drive

Billy Horschel helped Atlanta Drive GC make a winning start to their TGL title defence with a dramatic final-hole eagle against New York Golf Club.

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‘Absolute mayhem’ | New TGL hole causes PGA Tour stars chaos!

Watch one of TGL's new holes cause chaos for players in the season-opening match between Atlanta Drive GC and New York Golf Club.

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Police charge driver who allegedly killed a pedestrian while livestreaming on TikTok

Local police said they have charged an Illinois driver who struck and killed a pedestrian while she was livestreaming on TikTok.

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Smyth kicks career-long field goal in Saints win

Charlie Smyth sets a new personal record with a 57-yard field goal as the New Orleans Saints defeat the Tennessee Titans 34-26.

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Humphries comes out on top in thriller against Clemens!

Highlights of the third round match between Luke Humphries and Gabriel Clemens at the World Darts Championships.

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Fulham want £40m-rated Pepi - Monday's gossip

Fulham want PSV's £40m-rated striker Ricardo Pepi, Liverpool are set to rival Manchester City for Antoine Semenyo, Tottenham have been offered Leon Goretzka by Bayern Munich, plus more.

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US President Trump says Russia-Ukraine truce talks in ‘final stages’

Peace deal nearly finalised 'that’s good for Ukraine, good for everybody', says Donald Trump as he welcomes Zelenskyy.

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AI start-ups amass record $150bn funding cushion as bubble fears mount

Mega funding rounds create ‘fortress balance sheets’ as investors advise top groups to brace for tougher markets

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'Watkins has the edge - but Calvert-Lewin could yet make World Cup'

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the top English scorer in the Premier League this season - can he force his way back into the national squad five years after his last cap?

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Nine people, including five children, stabbed to death in Suriname

Police detained the male suspect after shooting him in the leg, while two others are seriously injured.

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Five things in EFL: Whose 2025 will end on a high?

Whose 2025 will end on a high as BBC Sport looks at the stories to follow in Monday, 29 December EFL programme.

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Garrett: Steelers' focus more on me than winning

Myles Garrett didn't set the NFL's single-season sacks record Sunday but he believes the Steelers were more worried about preventing his record than getting the win Sunday.

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Two Killed as Syria’s Alawite Minority Protests Lack of Security

Members of the Syrian security forces standing guard during a protest by people from the Alawite religious minority in Latakia, Syria, on Sunday.

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Why WeTransfer co-founder is building another file transfer service

WeTransfer co-founder Nalden has a new file transfer service that users can use without logging in.

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Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' showdown

Nick Kyrgios came out on top in the latest 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match with a straight-sets victory over women's world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai.

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Spaniards hurl flour, eggs and fireworks in mock battle

The annual food fight festival ''Els Enfarinats'' has left the Spanish town of Ibi covered in flour and egg shells.

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Tories and Labour face questions over support for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah

Dissident was released by Egypt after campaign by successive UK governments but offensive posts have surfacedThe decision by successive UK governments to campaign for the release and return of Brit...

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Anderson wins Ally Pally classic as Cross sets up Littler clash

Gary Anderson edged out Jermaine Wattimena in a seven-set thriller at Alexandra Palace to reach the last 16 of the World Darts Championship.

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McBride sets single-season TE receptions mark

The Cardinals' Trey McBride set the NFL record for most receptions by a tight end (117) Sunday, passing the mark set by Zach Ertz in 2018.

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Cross sets up Littler tie, Anderson wins thriller

Rob Cross brushes aside Damon Heta to set up a tie against defending champion Luke Littler at the PDC World Championship.

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The 33 top health and wellness startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Here is the full list of the health and wellness Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

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Affordale Fury and Sam Ewing strike in the Savills

Affordale Fury rallied to great effect to land Grade One honours in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown.

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OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness

OpenAI is looking to hire a new executive responsible for studying emerging AI-related risks in areas ranging from computer security to mental health.

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Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran

Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace.

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Protests turn deadly during demonstration in Syrian city of Latakia

Fighting has broken out at a demonstration in the city of Latakia in Syria, killing at least three people.

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Steelers TE Washington suffers forearm injury

Steelers tight end Darnell Washington will not return to Sunday's game against the Browns after sustaining a forearm injury in the first half.

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Syria protests live: Deadly clashes erupt as hundreds demonstrate

Hundreds of people take to the streets in Tartous and Latakia to demand the release of former soldiers.

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French cinema actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

The actress was a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s but became increasingly controversial after making homophobic and racist slurs.

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Video: What do Rohingya refugees think about Myanmar’s election?

Myanmar's election is unlikely to change the reality for more than 1M Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

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Whittingham: U-M title quest my 'final challenge'

Kyle Whittingham said it was a "no-brainer" to take the Michigan job and sees a "legitimate" opportunity to win a national title as his "final challenge" as a coach.

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LIVE: Sabalenka vs Kyrgios: ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the exhibition mixed singles tennis match in Dubai.

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Pope Leo’s pick to lead New York Catholics signals shift away from Maga

Progressive Catholics, including some in Vatican, felt church had allied too closely with Republican party

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10 Best Drones (2025): Flight-Tested and Reviewed

Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these drones is going to be perfect for you.

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Iranian cinema giant, Bahram Beyzai, dies aged 87

A restored copy of his film, Bashu, the Little Stranger, won an award at this year's Venice Film Festival.

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Brigitte Bardot obituary

Film star who shot to fame in And God Created Woman in the 1950s and later became a campaigner against animal crueltyBrigitte Bardot was a very carnal incarnation of the new, sexually liberated wom...

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'A stellar legacy on and off the field' - Hugh Morris obituary

Hugh Morris, who has died at the of 62, enjoyed a distinguished career in which he led from the front both on and off the cricket field.

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Ex-England batter and ECB boss Morris dies

Hugh Morris, the former England and Glamorgan batter and England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive, has died at the age of 62.

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‘When you plant something, it dies’: Brazil’s first arid zone is a stark warning for the whole country

The Caatinga in the north-east has been transformed by the heating climate in just a generation and could become the country’s first desertEvery Tuesday at dawn, Raildon Suplício Maia goes to the m...

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Russia claims Ukraine evading talks as Zelenskyy prepares to meet Trump

Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says Europe is main obstacle to peace

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UN’s Amina Mohammed: Why women pay the highest price in war

From Sudan to Gaza, impunity for violence against women is fuelling conflict worldwide, the UN’s deputy chief warns.

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Pulisic nets in Milan win, on pace for best campaign

Christian Pulisic is on pace for the best season of his career -- in a season that will conclude with a home World Cup for the United States.

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People Who Drink Bottled Water on a Daily Basis Ingest 90,000 More Microplastic Particles Each Year

Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink water from them on a daily basis ingest far more microplastics than those w...

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Week in Pictures: From Gaza rains, France farmers protests to Myanmar vote

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

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Ex-England striker Carroll due in court after arrest

Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order.

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Brigitte Bardot, French film icon turned far-right provocateur, dies at 91

Actor reshaped French cinema before retreating from global fame into animal rights activism and far-right politics.

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The best films of 2025 … you may not have seen

From an old-fashioned western to a charming baseball comedy, Guardian writers pick their favourite lesser-known films of the yearThe pick of 2025’s film, music, art, TV, stage and games, chosen by...

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Celebrity castings can help theatres in hard times, says new head of Bristol Old Vic

Big names can attract audiences as venues struggle with fallout from pandemic, austerity and high costs, Rebecca Dawson saysCasting big stars in stage productions is sometimes needed because theatr...

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Billion-Dollar Data Centers Are Taking Over the World

The battle for AI dominance has left a large footprint—and it’s only getting bigger and more expensive.

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Jota's wife thanks Liverpool fans for their 'love'

Rute Cardoso says it has been an "incredibly difficult time" after Jota's death in a car crash.

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Brigitte Bardot, French Movie Icon Who Renounced Stardom, Dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot in 1965, when she was at the height of her movie stardom. She was the Plaza Hotel in New York promoting the western comedy “Viva Maria!” for which she received her only acting-award...

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Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame

The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.

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In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot

The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

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Zelensky to Meet With Trump at Mar-a-Lago About Plan to End War With Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine brings a revised 20-point peace proposal, as well as doubts about whether Russia is serious about pursuing peace.

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Zero Hour for the Middle East

For more than a decade, war has ravaged the Middle East.

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Twins’ Peaks: The Gilbertson Brothers Want to Rewrite Your Country’s Map

Two brothers, both mechanical engineers, are climbing many of the world’s tall peaks to prove they have been measured incorrectly.

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What to Know About Colombia’s Role in the Global Drug Trade Amid Trump’s Feud With Petro

President Gustavo Petro is locked in a war of words with President Trump over Colombia’s major role in the global drug trade. The issue is complicated.

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How Cameroon Fought to Save Its Malaria Program After the U.S. Cut Critical Funding

When the Trump administration slashed foreign aid, it gutted a program that had reduced malaria deaths world wide. In northern Cameroon, health workers scrambled to protect children in one last rai...

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Israel kills over 700 relatives of Palestinian journalists in Gaza: Report

Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says Israel using collective punishment to crush reporting of genocidal war in Gaza.

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‘We are no longer apologising’: Éanna Hardwicke on Ireland’s cultural confidence and what it’s like to play Roy Keane

Currently on stage in a play that provoked riots, the rising Irish actor is also stepping into Keane’s boots to replay a notorious footballing feud. But, he says, his country feels more empowered t...

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Through the lens of history, Trump's legacy will be more of a blotch than a Maga masterpiece | Simon Tisdall

Take this hopeful thought into 2026: the tyrants we endure always falter, and their ‘seismic’ upheavals are usually false dawnsFor those who lived through the cold war, the fall of the Berlin Wall...

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The Dollar Is Facing an End to Its Dominance

Questions around the reliability of the US greenback are dulling the luster of what was the world’s currency of trade. New, global alternatives are emerging.

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Brigitte Bardot – a life in pictures

The French actor Brigitte Bardot has died – we look back at her life, relationships and films• Peter Bradshaw on Bardot: a zeitgeist-force and France’s most sensational export Continue reading...

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Brigitte Bardot: the zeitgeist-force who was France’s most sensational export | Peter Bradshaw

Bardot titillated the world for five decades, but the controversy and voyeurism surrounding her shouldn’t overshadow an intriguing film career• Bridgette Bardot dies aged 91• A life in picturesBard...

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Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91

Bardot became a celebrated sex symbol in 1950s and 60s, but later embraced animal rights activism and an increasingly controversial political stanceBrigitte Bardot, the French actor and singer who...

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Guinea votes in first polls since 2021 coup, military leader likely to win

Mamady Doumbouya may win amid accusations of restrictions on the media and the opposition parties.

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‘Have sex to my own music? That sounds repugnant’: KT Tunstall’s honest playlist

The Scots singer thought Kim Wilde was cool and got talked into buying a Cocteau Twins record but which song gives her a slap in the face?The first song I fell in love with I remember seeing Kim...

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Poland races to build bomb shelters

Despite record spending on military, the frontline country has invested little in civilian protection

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Video: Myanmar’s military holds first election since 2021 coup

Voting is under way in Myanmar’s heavily restricted election. Tony Cheng explains the process from a polling station.

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Central African Republic votes as Touadera seeks third presidential term

In office since 2016, President Faustin-Archange Touadera is projected to win the first round of vote.

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‘Almost collapsed’: behind the Korean film crisis and why K-pop isn’t immune

Both industries dominate the world but now face fundamental transformation and uncertainty at homeSouth Korea’s entertainment dominance appears unshakeable. From BTS conquering global charts to Par...

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‘Hardcore had a level of violence I was really interested in’: the thrash solos and beatdowns of False Reality

The band may be relatively new but its members have spent years steeped in the scene, giving them edge and an ear for tracks that rip through a roomFrom London, UK Recommended if you like Metalli...

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Kosovo votes in snap election in bid to end a year of political deadlock

The Balkan nation votes again as PM Albin Kurti seeks majority to break the stalemate and form a government.

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Brazil court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro accomplices

Move comes after a former police chief convicted in the coup plot was caught in Paraguay trying to flee to El Salvador.

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The Cat by Georges Simenon review – Maigret author’s tale of a toxic marriage

The Belgian author’s genius comes to the fore in a dark domestic dramaThe more one reads of Georges Simenon, the stranger the writer and his writings become. His novels, most of them composed in&nb...

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Behold the Manifold, the Concept that Changed How Mathematicians View Space

In the mid-19th century, Bernhard Riemann conceived of a new way to think about mathematical spaces, providing the foundation for modern geometry and physics.

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Fusion reactors may create dark matter particles

Researchers say fusion reactors might do more than generate clean energy—they could also create particles linked to dark matter. A new theoretical study shows how neutrons inside future fusion reac...

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MCG pitch curator in 'state of shock' after whirlwind two-day Ashes Test

Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch curator Matthew Page says he is in a "state of shock" after the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the venue lasted just two days and has vowed to "get it right next year".

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Hungryroot Coupon Codes: 30% Off This Month

Get up to 30% off your first order and free gifts using a Hungryroot promo code today. Discover our best coupons and discounts to let you save on your healthy groceries as a new or returning customer.

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The TAZARA turns 50: Riding the railway that bridges Tanzania and Zambia

Businesspeople, students, tourists among those sharing space on the 1,860km TAZARA railway built by China in the 1970s.

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Japanese births set to fall below lowest official forecasts in 2025

Demographers warn new births to hit lowest level since records began in 1899 as population crisis deepens

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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea eye Forest's England U21 star McAtee

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca wants to be reunited with former Manchester City midfielder James McAtee. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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As Some Boycott Myanmar’s Flawed Election, Others Hope for Change

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the Myanmar army’s commander in chief, voting at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on Sunday.

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War-torn Myanmar voting in widely criticised 'sham' election

Observers say the vote, accompanied by a renewed crackdown on dissent, is meant to entrench the junta's power.

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Why your AI companion is not your friend

First, tech companies usurped the meaning of ‘friends’ and ‘connection’ — now they are coming for ‘companionship’

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Europe’s growth prospects depend on German spending spree, economists say

Rate of increase in output expected to slow despite Berlin’s fiscal push, FT survey finds

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Move over, Tokyo — the world has a new biggest city

Jakarta and its sprawling environs’ 42mn inhabitants are now the most populous conurbation, according to the UN

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China’s cash-strapped local governments drive record asset-backed securities sales

ABS issues bring in badly needed money but some assets are of uncertain quality

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UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia

Home Office announces visa restrictions on DRC for alleged failure to cooperate with UK's new migrant return policy.

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Cruise ship hits reef on first trip since leaving passenger on island

The Coral Adventurer is under investigation for the death of Suzanne Rees, who was found dead on a remote island after being left behind by the ship.

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BBC visits Myanmar polling station as civil war rages on

Voters in Myanmar's election say the poll is taking place in a "climate of fear", the BBC's South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head reports.

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Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive

In the days before the meeting, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's capital, using missiles and drones to attack Kyiv and try to increase the pressure on Zelenskyy.

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Polls open in Myanmar as military stages first election since 2021 coup

UN, human rights groups and opposition parties say political process exercise is not is not free, fair or credible.

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'I can only get better' - Littler sends warning to rivals

Luke Littler says he "can only get better" after a "statement" victory in the third round of the World Darts Championship.

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A massive scientific review put alternative autism therapies to the test

A major new review has put hundreds of alternative autism treatments under the microscope—and most didn’t hold up. Scientists analyzed decades of research and found little reliable evidence that po...

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Zombie worms are missing and scientists are alarmed

When researchers lowered whale bones into the deep ocean, they expected zombie worms to quickly move in. Instead, after 10 years, none appeared — an unsettling result tied to low-oxygen waters in t...

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,403

These are the key developments from day 1,403 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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How frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol

The frog has become a frequent symbol at protests against the Trump administration.

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Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war

Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.

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MCG curator in 'state of shock' at two-day Test

Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matthew Page says he was in a “state of shock” during England’s two-day defeat of Australia in the Boxing Day Test.

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