Microsoft’s Nadella wants us to stop thinking of AI as ‘slop’
Nadella wants us to think of AI as a human helper instead of a slop-generating job killer. New data for 2026 indicates he could be right.
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Jensen Huang Says Nvidia’s New Vera Rubin Chips Are in ‘Full Production’
The chip giant says Vera Rubin will sharply cut the cost of training and running AI models, strengthening the appeal of its integrated computing platform.
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This is Uber’s new robotaxi from Lucid and Nuro
The production-intent version, unveiled at CES 2026 on Monday, will be an exceptionally roomy entry into the growing robotaxi market later this year.
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Hundreds of tourists stuck on Yemeni island as tensions simmer on mainland
Hadramout governor says ports, airports will soon be in action after Saudi-backed forces ousted rebels from south.
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Venezuela swears in interim president after defiant Maduro pleads not guilty in US court
Delcy Rodriguez said she was pained by what she called the "kidnapping" of Maduro and his wife.
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Maduro Says He Is a Prisoner of War, Not a Defendant. The Words Matter.
The Federal District Court building in Lower Manhattan on Monday.
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Nvidia launches powerful new Rubin chip architecture
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang officially launched the company’s new Rubin computing architecture, which he described as the state of the art in AI computing.
techcrunch.com
Lynley review – consider it the ultimate undemanding telly
Sex tapes, pottery shards, a man biffed over the head on his private island … this crime drama based on Elizabeth George’s hit novels fires off every Chekhov’s gun imaginable. Plus it has an unusua...
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Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups
The law follows campaigning by families affected by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster that claimed 97 lives.
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NASA’s IXPE Measures White Dwarf Star for First Time
By Michael Allen For the first time, scientists have used NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarization Explorer) to study a white dwarf star. Using IXPE’s unique X-ray polarization capability...
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Boston Dynamics’s next-gen humanoid robot will have Google DeepMind DNA
Google's AI research lab is working with Boston Dynamics to make Atlas act more like a human.
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NASA Selects Tech Proposals to Advance Search-for-Life Mission
NASA announced Monday the selection of industry proposals to advance technologies for the agency’s Habitable Worlds Observatory concept – the first mission that would directly image Earth-like plan...
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Global Ripples From Venezuela
It’s only been days since the U.S. raid, but it already feels like the world is living in a new reality. China and Russia are watching.
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NASA Hubble Helps Detect ‘Wake’ of Betelgeuse’s Elusive Companion Star
Using new observations from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based observatories, astronomers tracked the influence of a recently discovered companion star, Siwarha, on the gas around Betel...
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Greenland warns Trump against any ‘fantasies’ of annexation
Greenland’s leader says there’s no room for ‘threats, pressure, and talk of annexation’ after a new warning from the US.
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Microsoft and McKinsey pay up to $1mn to back Trump’s Davos hub
US companies tapped to sponsor USA House in Swiss village during conference for global elite
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Google Gemini Is Taking Control of Humanoid Robots on Auto Factory Floors
Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics are teaming up to integrate Gemini into a humanoid robot called Atlas.
wired.com
MPs across parties criticise ministers for stance on Trump attack on Venezuela
Starmer and Cooper challenged over cautious response to Maduro’s capture despite widespread doubts about legalityMPs have attacked ministers over their refusal to criticise Donald Trump’s attack o...
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LEGO SMART Bricks introduce a new way to build — and they don’t require screens
LEGO developed a custom ASIC chip that allows its new SMART Bricks to pick up on signals from surrounding SMART Tags that dictate how it should make sounds or light up.
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Man City could bring forward Guehi plans after Gvardiol breaks leg
Manchester City centre-back Josko Gvardiol has suffered a fracture to his right leg - and the club will now discuss whether to go into the transfer market, with Crystal Palace's Marc...
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Nvidia launches Alpamayo, open AI models that allow autonomous vehicles to ‘think like a human’
Nvidia unveiled Alpamayo at CES 2026, which includes a reasoning vision language action model that allows an autonomous vehicle to think more like a human and provide chain-of-thought reasoning.
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Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser
Chrystia Freeland during an interview last year in Toronto.
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‘I am still president of my country,’ Nicolas Maduro tells US court
“I am still president of my country,” Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared in US court.
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Cooper reminds US of international legal obligations in Venezuela
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has so far avoided condemning US military action in the Latin American state.
bbc.com
EU flags ‘appalling’ child-like deepfakes generated by X’s Grok AI
Complaints have mounted over Grok's new 'edit image' feature that some X users exploited to digitally undress people.
aljazeera.com
‘Sovereignty of Venezuela at stake’: Venezuela addresses UN
As Nicolas Maduro pled not guilty in a US court on drug charges, Venezuela’s UN addressed the Security Council.
aljazeera.com
Minnesota governor Tim Walz drops re-election run after fraud allegations
Former vice-presidential nominee abandons push for third term leading Midwestern state
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'I'm a prisoner of war' - In the room for Maduro's dramatic court hearing
During the 40-minute arraignment, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to drugs and weapon charges.
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Iran Offering Monthly Payments to Citizens to Cool Protests
A gas station in Tehran last month.Official statistics show that inflation exceeded 42 percent in December alone.
nytimes.com
Maduro, Appearing in U.S. Court for Arraignment, Says He Was ‘Kidnapped’ and Pleads Not Guilty
Nicolás Maduro, the ousted leader of Venezuela, at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport before being taken to the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan on Monday.
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NASA to Cover US Spacewalks 94, 95 at International Space Station
NASA astronauts will conduct two spacewalks Thursday, Jan. 8, and Thursday, Jan. 15, outside the International Space Station, and the agency will provide comprehensive coverage. The first spacewalk...
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The Guardian view on the junk food advertising ban: shaping tastes is a job for government | Editorial
Weight-loss drugs cannot solve the problem of poor diet. Ministers are right to demand healthier food and promotionsAfter years of wrangling, from this week new rules shield children in the UK from...
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Lego’s Smart Brick Gives the Iconic Analog Toy a New Digital Brain
The new sensor-packed Smart Play Brick will land this spring as part of a special Star Wars collection. The update adds interactive lights and sound to the Lego experience—including the Minifigs.
wired.com
‘I am a decent man’: inside Nicolás Maduro’s first US court hearing
Deposed Venezuelan leader and wife appear in New York courtroom for first time since their capture in Caracas
ft.com
James Luckey-Lange, American Detained in Venezuela, Is Being Held by Country’s Counterintelligence
The location of James Luckey-Lange of New York City, who went missing in Venezuela in early December, was previously unknown.
nytimes.com
The secret to human intelligence? It might be in our gut
New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred microbes from different primates into mice, the animals’ brains began to res...
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Garrett's record-breaking sack tops NFL plays of the week
Watch Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett break the NFL's all-time sack record in the best of the plays from the final week of the regular season.
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Venezuela’s abducted leader Nicolas Maduro, wife appear in NYC court
Pair led handcuffed and under heavy guard to court two days after abduction from Caracas by US special forces.
aljazeera.com
Timeline of protests in Iran after the 1979 Islamic revolution
Iranians from all walks of life are no strangers to protests or strikes over political, economic and other grievances.
aljazeera.com
Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns.
bbc.com
China’s Hesai will double production as lidar sensor industry shakes out
Hesai said it now plans to build as many as 4 million lidar sensors in 2026, up from 2 million, as it tries to corner a market with one fewer player after Luminar's bankruptcy.
techcrunch.com
Sources: Hawks, Young working together on trade
Atlanta Hawks four-time All-Star Trae Young and his agent, Aaron Mintz, are working with the franchise on a trade, sources told ESPN.
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Sutton's predictions v Tony McGuinness of Above and Beyond
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Tony McGuinness of Above and Beyond - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.
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SC Next Top 25: The best high school girls' basketball teams in 2025-26
Ontario Christian (Calif.) stays atop the 2025-26 SC Next girls' high school rankings as the showcase of the month is the Hoophall Classic.
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Maduro not a head of state, US says at UN Security Council
Nicolas Maduro was an “illegitimate so-called president” and not a head of state, the US Ambassador to the UN said.
aljazeera.com
Reform UK accused of ‘empty rhetoric’ over plan to hike council tax 5% in Derbyshire
Four Reform-led councils want to raise tax by maximum allowed amount with more areas not being ruled outA Reform-led local authority has confirmed it is planning to increase council tax by the maxi...
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Ravens sing Lamar's praises as season falls flat
Quarterback Lamar Jackson has the support of his teammates after an injury-marred season that saw the Ravens miss the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
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Littler headlines Premier League line-up
The two-time world champion is aiming to take the title from Luke Humphries.
bbc.com
Scientists uncover a hidden switch that helps cancer cells thrive
A protein once thought to simply help cancer cells avoid death turns out to do much more. MCL1 actively drives cancer metabolism by controlling the powerful mTOR growth pathway, tying survival and...
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NASA’s Hubble Examines Cloud-9, First of New Type of Object
A team using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has uncovered a new type of astronomical object — a starless, gas-rich, dark-matter cloud considered a “relic” or remnant of early galaxy formation. Nickn...
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Eva Schloss, Anne Frank’s Stepsister and Auschwitz Survivor, Dies at 96
Eva Schloss, a survivor of the Holocaust and a stepsister of Anne Frank, in 2019.
nytimes.com
5 Tips to Craft a Standout NASA Internship Application
A NASA internship provides a stellar opportunity to launch your future as part of America’s aerospace workforce. NASA interns take on meaningful work and contribute to exciting agency projects with...
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Sheffield United deny deliberately delaying Cusack inquest
Sheffield United deny deliberately delaying the inquest into the death of their former women's team captain Maddy Cusack.
bbc.com
The 2026 BMW iX3 voice assistant will be powered by Alexa+
BMW is finally getting the next-generation Alexa voice assistant and it’s coming with a generative AI upgrade. Amazon said Monday that the 2026 BMW iX3 will be equipped with Alexa+, the same...
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Israel’s Stinging Retort to Mamdani Was Meant as Retaliation in Kind
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York has long supported the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel over its treatment of Palestinians.
nytimes.com
Scientific Balloon Begins Antarctic Ascent
A scientific balloon starts its ascent into the air as it prepares to launch carrying NASA’s Payload for Ultrahigh Energy Observations (PUEO) mission. The mission lifted off from Antarctica at 5:56...
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Draper set to return from injury for GB in Davis Cup
Jack Draper, who has played one singles match since July, is set to return from injury in Great Britain's Davis Cup tie against Norway in February.
bbc.com
‘See no evil, hear no evil’ Starmer goes on full sycophant alert | John Crace
PM tries to be as uninformed as possible about The Donald’s coup while his junior minister throws Greenland under the busLet’s face it. What’s a bloke got to do to win the Nobel peace prize these d...
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‘Pinnacle of westerns’: the Oscar-winning writer of Forrest Gump on staging High Noon – with songs by Springsteen
He’s written screen smashes like Dune and Killers of the Flower Moon. As Eric Roth plunges into theatre, he talks about classic westerns, being sacked by Robert Redford – and why writing for Martin...
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Discharge petitions
The discharge petition is a way to force votes by sidestepping the Speaker. For decades it was mostly forgotten, but has been brought back for bills on the Epstein files and to extend ACA subsidies.
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Zelenskyy removes Ukraine’s top spy in reshuffle
Popular security services chief Vasyl Malyuk switches to new post as shake-up continues
ft.com
Starmer urged to scrap ‘outdated’ law limiting power to stop new gambling premises
‘Aim to permit’ rule places legal duty on licensing authorities to err on the side of allowing new bookmakers or 24-hour slot machine shops Keir Starmer has been urged to abolish an “outdated” rule...
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Jailed Palestine Action activist ends 60-day hunger strike as health fails
Prisoners For Palestine says activist Teuta Hoxha needs hospitalisation but has been denied treatment while in prison.
aljazeera.com
Why support for Palestine Action hunger strikers runs deep in Belfast
Belfast held a protest for the four Palestine Action detainees whose health is rapidly deteriorating behind bars.
aljazeera.com
Delhi riots case: Why won’t India release Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam?
The Delhi riot conspiracy case has become emblematic of institutional persecution of Muslims under PM Modi's government.
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‘There’s this whole other story’: inside the fight to end slavery in the Americas
The Great Resistance, an expansive new book by author and historian Carrie Gibson, brings together often unheard narratives to tell the bigger picture of a difficult timeThe Great Resistance is Car...
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Five-storey building damaged during war collapses in central Gaza
At least two people have been killed after a five-storey building collapsed in central Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Newcastle contact police after Willock receives racist abuse
Newcastle United contact the police after midfielder Joe Willock is the subject of "disgusting" racial abuse and "deeply disturbing threats" online.
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‘I wanted that Raiders of the Lost Ark excitement – you could die any minute’: how we made hit video game Prince of Persia
‘There was no animation software in those days. So I videotaped my brother David running, jumping and climbing in a car park’Programming was very open back in the 1980s. You had to teach yourself,...
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Amazon revamps Fire TV, launches its own ‘Artline’ televisions with frames at CES
Fire TV's new interface focuses on your content and offers easier, speedier navigation, Amazon says.
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Amazon’s AI assistant comes to the web with Alexa.com
Amazon is bringing Alexa+ to the web with a new Alexa.com site, expanding its AI assistant beyond devices and positioning it as a family-focused, agent-style chatbot.
techcrunch.com
Tua: Getting a fresh start in '26 'would be dope'
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is open to a "fresh start," he told reporters Monday, after he was benched for the team's final three games of the season.
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Scottish Labour urges Starmer to stay out of Holyrood race as UK woes hit party ratings
Anas Sarwar says prime minister’s missteps have left party clear underdogs in run-up to May electionUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer and senior ministers have been urged by Scottish La...
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All 116 injured in Swiss ski resort fire identified
Forty people were killed when a fire swept through a busy bar in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve.
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Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley in Oscar surge as they win Critics Choice awards
The Marty Supreme and Hamnet stars are jockeying for pole position for the big Hollywood prize after a night in which One Battle After Another and Adolescence were also recognisedTimothée Chalamet...
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‘You’re ringing an old lady in outback Queensland for life advice’: travellers worried about floods skip AI and pick up the phone
Flooding across the state’s north and west blocks roads and cuts off towns at a time of year when so many are on holidaysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOver the weekend,...
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Google previews new Gemini features for TV at CES 2026
Google TV will let you ask Gemini to find and edit your photos, adjust your TV settings and more.
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Maduro to appear in New York court: What to expect
Maduro is charged with 'narcoterrorism', conspiring to import cocaine, but legal experts say his abduction is illegal.
aljazeera.com
Nine scientific breakthroughs I’d like to see in 2026 – from earworms to procrastination | Emma Beddington
There’s nothing more uplifting than hearing about a world-shaking, life-enhancing new development. But science shouldn’t overlook the small stuff, or stop looking for new species of cute, fluffy ma...
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Novo Nordisk launches price war over weight-loss pills
Lowest doses of Wegovy in oral form will start at $149 a month for US users until April
ft.com
‘I’d never heard anything like it’: the prepared piano revelations of jazz star Jessica Williams
Dave Brubeck called her a great and Mary Lou Williams gave her advice. But the prodigy grew frustrated with jazz, quit and started dismantling her instrument. A superb new reissue showcases her fin...
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Abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro taken to NYC courthouse
Abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was spotted while he was transferred to a New York City courthouse.
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The ups and downs of Amorim's reign in five matches
BBC Sport looks at five Premier League matches which underline the ups and downs of Ruben Amorim's 14-month reign at Manchester United.
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Gaza PhD scholar is now baker to feed family, others amid Israel’s war
'It is my mission to teach Palestinian students, even if I must build a classroom, brick by brick,' Bader Slaih says.
aljazeera.com
‘A silent majority’: MPs underestimate support for green policies, study reveals
Exclusive: From solar subsidies to meat taxes, minority rightwing voices appear to drown out the consensus“There may have been a silent majority in favour of windfarms and higher petrol taxes, but...
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In ending, Stranger Things committed TV’s ultimate crime
It felt like it a punishing endurance test, coming to a head countless times … and yet it’s not over. Where the Upside Down is concerned, it’s never overWe’ve all had a few days to sit with the Str...
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Kentucky, Vandy lead shakeup of women's AP poll
Kentucky and Vanderbilt took advantage of losses by four of the top 10 women's hoops teams and jumped five spots each to land in the top 10 of this week's AP women's basketball poll.
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Women's AP Top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team
The new women's AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.
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Ten found guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron
A Paris court found them guilty of "malicious" bullying towards the wife of the French president.
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Public holiday to celebrate Scotland's World Cup return
Scotland will face Haiti in Boston on Sunday 14 June before taking on Morocco and Brazil in the US.
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LG’s new OLED TV is just 9mm thick
This year LG is showing off its manufacturing chops at CES with a new Wallpaper OLED TV that is just 9mm thick.
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Sources: Cards fire Gannon after 15-36 record
The Cardinals fired third-year head coach Jonathan Gannon, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
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‘Shogun’ Creator Says Season 2 ‘Defies Expectations’
The historical series Shogun was an international hit that won a record 18 Emmy Awards. With production on season 2 starting, the writer and executive producer talk about their new challenges.
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Live Updates: Maduro to Appear in Manhattan Court as Trump Threatens Other Countries
Nicolás Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan leader, and his wife are scheduled to face charges of drug trafficking and other crimes. President Trump suggested the U.S. could take action against other cou...
nytimes.com
Patients evacuated after Russian strike hits Kyiv clinic
A Russian overnight strike hit a medical facility in Kyiv, killing at least one person and injuring several others.
aljazeera.com
Who does new year Keir look like after his reset? Last year Keir – and that’s a huge problem | John McTernan
This weekend’s lengthy BBC interview was a great opportunity to show more vim and a new vision, but once again process and stock phrases won outJohn McTernan was political secretary to Tony Blair a...
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Venezuela and the trouble with the Donroe doctrine
A world order built around great power spheres of influence is a recipe for instability and conflict
ft.com
Ahn Sung Ki, Towering Figure in South Korean Film, Dies at 74
Ahn Sung Ki in 2021. He valued “dignity and responsibility over everything else,” the Korea Film Actors Association said.
nytimes.com
AI Deepfakes Are Impersonating Pastors to Try to Scam Their Congregations
Religious communities around the US are getting hit with AI depictions of their leaders sharing incendiary sermons and asking for donations.
wired.com
Q&A: Why are India and Bangladesh at odds ahead of T20 World Cup?
Political tensions between the nations have led to Bangladesh refusing to travel to India for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, which starts on February 7, "under current conditions".
skysports.com
CES Live Blog, Day 1: The Coolest Tech We’ve Seen So Far
Read our live updates from CES 2026 in Las Vegas to see the latest consumer gadgetry in all of its chatbot-enabled, sensor-packed, AI-infused glory.
wired.com
At CES 2026, Everything Is AI. What Matters Is How You Use It
Integrated chatbots and built-in machine intelligence are no longer standout features in consumer tech. If companies want to win in the AI era, they’ve got to hone the user experience.
wired.com
What will happen to parts of Venezuela’s economy affected by US sanctions?
Economist Francisco Rodriguez: regaining access to blocked assets will be essential for Venezuela’s economic recovery
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Kevin Stefanski out, but GM Andrew Berry stays: Next steps for Browns?
In search of a new coach, Cleveland enters an offseason with first-round picks and unsettled questions at QB.
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'Hard working but had to go' - Our writers' verdict on what went wrong for Amorim
Sky Sports' writers give their assessment of what went wrong for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United after the club confirmed the Portuguese would be departing his role after 14 months in charge at O...
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Minister rejects claims government refusing to call Maduro extradition illegal to placate Trump – UK politics live
Mike Tapp says No 10 is talking to US and close allies about legal aspect after Starmer declines to criticise Venezuela operationThe lack of western condemnation of the US military intervention in...
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‘I find it all a bit comforting’: why Zodiac is my feelgood movie
The first 2026 entry in our ongoing series of writers calling attention to their comfort films is David Fincher’s thrillerIt begins with a murder, and then another. A woman is killed, a man grievou...
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Kodiak taps Bosch to scale its self-driving truck tech
There is no timeline for when these systems will become available. But once they do, Kodiak could bring its tech to more trucks, faster.
techcrunch.com
Man United must go big and hire a superstar manager after firing Amorim
It is time for one of the most powerful clubs in the world to hire a manager with the experience, track record, credentials and personality befitting Man United's status.
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US action in Venezuela not legal, senior Labour MP says
UK must make clear US operation is unacceptable, chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Emily Thornberry says.
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Venezuela attack could embolden China and Russia, says Emily Thornberry
Failure to condemn US intervention risks encouraging others to take similar action, warns senior Labour MPThe lack of western condemnation of the US military intervention in Venezuela could embolde...
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What is the US charging Nicolas Maduro with?
Maduro and five others are charged in the US with a number of crimes, including 'narco-terrorism'.
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Weather tracker: Arctic air grips Europe as severe winds batter Corsica
Subzero temperatures, heavy snowfall and powerful gusts mark a harsh start to 2026 for manyIt has been a cold start to the year across much of Europe, particularly in central regions, where tempera...
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Jones 'didn't make it easy' but gets biggest win
Britain's Francesca Jones opens her 2026 season with the biggest win of her career, beating world number 15 Emma Navarro in Auckland.
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Made in America by Edward Stourton review – why the ‘Trump doctrine’ is no aberration
From territorial overreach to deportations, the current president is not as much of an anomaly as he might seem‘Almost everyone is a little bit in love with the USA,” declares Edward Stourton in hi...
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Britain's Jones claims biggest win of career over Navarro
Great Britain's Fran Jones claimed the biggest win of her career so far to defeat world No 15 Emma Navarro in the first round of the ASB Classic.
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Booker scores in final second as Suns beat Thunder
Devin Booker scores with 0.7 seconds remaining as the Phoenix Suns beat defending NBA champions the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-105.
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Syria’s new currency removes al-Assad family images, seeks to boost economy
Authorities remove two zeros from the pound, hoping to simplify transactions and regain trust in the currency.
aljazeera.com
Bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2m at Tokyo auction
The 243kg fish went to a man known as the Tuna King, who said "the year's first tuna brings good luck".
bbc.com
Maduro set to face drug trafficking charges in New York
Oil prices fall as traders weigh impact of US toppling of Venezuelan president
ft.com
New powers to seize phones from migrants come into force
The government says it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs.
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Men boxers to watch in 2026: Ryan Garcia, Jake Paul, others
Andreas Hale shares his thoughts on five fighters you should keep an eye on in the new year.
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Pistons, Knicks and big questions along the race for the East's top seed
New York and Detroit meet for the first time since last season's thrilling first-round series.
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NHL's best this week: Who wins a series between U.S.-Canada Olympic B-teams?
Many superstars were left off the rosters. Here's how two teams of snubs look -- and who would win a seven-game series.
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A very silly prank show for Fonejacker fans: best podcasts of the week
Kayvan Novak revives bungling art critic Brian Badonde to interview celebrities. Plus, inside a shocking multimillion-dollar child cancer scam Fonejacker and Facejacker prankster Kayvan Novak is ba...
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Drake and livestreamer Adin Ross accused of using online casino money to artificially inflate streams in class action case
US class action alleges Stake’s anonymised design enabled rapper to fund automated streams on music platformsDrake and American livestreamer Adin Ross have been accused in a US civil case of using...
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Trump warns of potential second strike on Venezuela
Trump told reporters that the US is ready to carry out a second strike on Venezuela if its government doesn't cooperate.
aljazeera.com
Steelers beat Ravens for final NFL playoff spot in dramatic finale
Aaron Rodgers threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds left as the Steelers beat the Ravens 26-24 when Baltimore's Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal as time expired...
skysports.com
GMB union in fresh turmoil over claims by senior female leaders
Exclusive: union facing claim for unfair dismissal from one of two women who complained of bullying and harassmentThe GMB trade union is facing fresh turmoil over claims made by two of its female s...
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LIVE: Venezuela’s Maduro to appear in court, Trump threatens more strikes
UN Security Council to meet on Maduro's abduction as Trump insists US in control of Venezuela.
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Country diary: The calm after the storm | John Gilbey
Comins Coch, Ceredigion: The winds have died down, so I head out on an eerily still morning among frozen fallen leaves and emerging catkinsThe bitter wind from the east rattles around the house, up...
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Venezuela’s New Leader Calls for Dialogue and ‘Coexistence’ With U.S.
Delcy Rodríguez, now Venezuela’s acting president, in Caracas last year.
nytimes.com
Mickey Rourke launches fundraiser to pay $60,000 in rent after threat of eviction
The 73-year-old Oscar-nominated actor was issued with an eviction notice in DecemberMickey Rourke has turned to fundraising to pay the US$59,100 (£44,000, A$89,000) he allegedly owes in rent, after...
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This CRISPR breakthrough turns genes on without cutting DNA
A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act like molecular anchors. The work confirms these tags actively silence genes...
sciencedaily.com
Ex-Chevron executive seeks $2bn for Venezuelan oil projects
Donald Trump’s toppling of President Nicolás Maduro opens door to US investors eyeing world’s largest crude reserve
ft.com
Taxes will need to rise before next UK election, economists predict
Majority of respondents in FT’s annual survey say economy will not be strong enough for people to feel better off
ft.com
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid join chase for Wharton
Real Madrid have joined the race for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Plants can’t absorb as much CO2 as climate models predicted
CO2 can stimulate plant growth, but only when enough nitrogen is available—and that key ingredient has been seriously miscalculated. A new study finds that natural nitrogen fixation has been overes...
sciencedaily.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,411
These are the key developments from day 1,411 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Cuba Says 32 of Its Citizens Died in Venezuela, Including Military Personnel
Antennas hit by U.S. airstrikes in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Scientists find a safer way to make cells burn more calories
Researchers have developed experimental compounds that make cells burn more calories by subtly tweaking how mitochondria produce energy. Older versions of these chemicals were once used for weight...
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Trump’s abduction of Maduro escalates concerns over potential war with Iran
Experts say US military action in Caracas 'gives momentum' for conflict with Tehran and deals another blow to diplomacy.
aljazeera.com
A legendary fossil is forcing scientists to rethink human origins
One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an international research team. The famous “Little Foot” skeleton from South Africa ha...
sciencedaily.com
Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court
Trump said Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez could "pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro" if she "doesn't do what's right".
bbc.com
Cuba says 32 Cubans killed during US raids on Venezuela
Havana declares two days of mourning for the Cubans killed in US's operation to capture Nicolas Maduro.
aljazeera.com
NFL playoff picture: Jags, Panthers, Steelers win division titles
Which teams have reached the 2025 NFL playoffs? We look at the standings on the road to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California...
skysports.com
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s New Leader, Faces Big Test
A photo of Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, from August. With her were Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, left, and a Venezuelan lawyer, Larry Devoe.
nytimes.com
Broncos clinch No 1 seed as NFL playoff teams are set
The Denver Broncos clinched the No 1 seed in the AFC playoff standings, while victory for the Atlanta Falcons saw the Carolina Panthers win the NFC South division title on the final day of the NFL...
skysports.com
N Korea’s Kim oversees hypersonic missile tests, cites geopolitical crisis
Kim underscores need to bolster N Korea's nuclear deterrent, citing 'recent geopolitical crisis', state media reports.
aljazeera.com
Trump’s Move for Regime Change in Venezuela Threatens a New MAGA Rift
President Trump and members of his administration have offered differing explanations of what would happen in Venezuela now that the United States has captured its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
nytimes.com
Booker hands OKC rare loss with game-winning 3
Suns star Devin Booker drained a stepback 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to hand the Thunder just their sixth loss this season.
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Fans, Bills bask in glow of stadium's swan song
In what is likely to be the final game at Highmark Stadium, the Buffalo Bills on Sunday handled the New York Jets, 35-8, much to the delight of their loyal fans, who often braved wet and frigid ele...
espn.com
Physicists found hidden order in violent proton collisions
Inside high-energy proton collisions, quarks and gluons briefly form a dense, boiling state before cooling into ordinary particles. Researchers expected this transition to change how disordered the...
sciencedaily.com
The French university where spies go for training
Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.
bbc.com
Collapse of ‘zombie’ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026
Businesses being hit by rising cost of interest rates, energy costs and wages, says Resolution FoundationThe UK is poised for a rise in unemployment in 2026 fuelled by the collapse of “zombie” comp...
theguardian.com
Match of the Day
Highlights of six Premier League matches, including Manchester City v Chelsea.