Rosa von Praunheim, 83, Dies; Captured Gay Life in Germany on Film
Rosa von Praunheim in 1972. He was a leading figure within the New German Cinema movement.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-01-06
Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill
Concern is growing among supporters the bill won't pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days.
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CES 2026: Everything revealed, from Nvidia’s debuts to AMD’s new chips to Razer’s AI oddities
CES 2026 is in full swing in Las Vegas, with the show floor open to the public after a packed couple of days occupied by press conferences from the likes of Nvidia, Sony, and AMD...
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Protests grow as Iran’s government makes meager offer amid tanking economy
Amnesty International says security forces' raid on hospital in Ilam to seize protesters violates international law.
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Wearable health devices could generate a million tons of e-waste by 2050
The most surprising part is that the plastic isn't the biggest problem.
techcrunch.com
The Trump administration covets Venezuela’s oil reserves, and the implications for the planet could be serious.
Venezuela has about 17 percent of the world’s known oil reserves.
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‘Bigger than me’: road safety campaigner whose son died in collision welcomes new UK rules
Meera Naran, whose son inspired ‘Dev’s Law’, said the measures proposed by the government would save livesGovernment signals tougher motoring rules to reduce casualties on Britain’s roadsFor Meera...
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A viral Reddit post alleging fraud from a food delivery app turned out to be AI-generated
When fake content goes viral, the damage has already been done, even if the post is debunked.
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Grok Is Pushing AI ‘Undressing’ Mainstream
Paid tools that “strip” clothes from photos have been available on the darker corners of the internet for years. Elon Musk's X is now removing barriers to entry—and making the results public.
wired.com
2 Caribbean Nations Agree to Host People Seeking Asylum in U.S.
Prime minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September.
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Israel Tells Doctors Without Borders to End Its Work in Gaza
The move against the medical aid group enforces policies limiting criticism of Israel’s conduct in the war and requiring personal details about Gazan employees.
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Supernova Remnant Video From NASA’s Chandra Is Decades in Making
A new video shows the evolution of Kepler’s Supernova Remnant using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory captured over more than two and a half decades. Kepler’s Supernova Remnant, named afte...
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Nvidia stepping up H200 production ahead of sales to China, Huang says
Company confident ‘last details’ of deal with White House to resume AI chip exports will be finalised soon
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US Supreme Court expected to rule on tariffs on Friday
Both conservative and liberal justices voiced concerns about the legality of the tariffs during arguments in November.
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NASA Awards Launch Range Contract for Wallops Flight Facility
NASA has selected ARES Technical Services Corporation of McLean, Virginia, to provide launch range operations support at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The Wallops Range Contract...
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UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.
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The Inevitable Rise of the Art TV
New televisions from Amazon, Hisense, TCL, and others are designed to display fine art and look like a painting when they’re switched off. It’s all thanks to smaller living spaces and new screen tech.
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Europe Rallies for Greenland as Trump’s Threats Continue
President Emmanuel Macron of France, right, greeting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark before a summit of European leaders at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Reform UK councils unveil plans for tax rises and service cuts
Party controls nine English councils and leads three minority administrations after last year’s local election wins
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Macron, Starmer, Zelenskyy sign Ukraine troop deployment pact
France, the UK and Ukraine signed a declaration of intent on deploying a multinational force after any ceasefire.
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UK and France ‘ready to deploy troops’ to Ukraine after ceasefire
Commitment announced after ‘coalition of the willing’ summit in Paris with plan to establish ‘military hubs’Britain and France have declared they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine in the afterm...
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California lawmaker proposes a four-year ban on AI chatbots in kid’s toys
“Our children cannot be used as lab rats for Big Tech to experiment on,” Senator Steve Padilla said. He just introduced a bill to ban AI chatbots in toys until safety regulations are developed.
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Deadly clashes between Syrian troops and Kurdish-led fighters in Aleppo
Syrian government forces faced off with the Kurdish-led, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Aleppo.
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The most bizarre tech announced so far at CES 2026
From an AI panda pet to an anime girl hologram for your desk, here are the wildest products at CES 2026.
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Maduro Invokes Prisoner-of-War Status, Echoing Panama’s Noriega
Supporters of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela demonstrating in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sunday. Mr. Maduro was seized by U.S. forces on Saturday.
nytimes.com
The Guardian view on universities: Labour needs a clearer plan | Editorial
Ministers promised a ‘change of approach’, but their new tax could tip weaker institutions over the edgeEducation opens doors, and the expansion of higher education begun under New Labour means tha...
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Somalia condemns Israel’s visit to Somaliland
Israel’s foreign minister visited Somaliland after Israel recognised the self-declared republic as a sovereign state.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine talks in Paris yield ‘significant progress’ on security pledges
The UK and France will establish military hubs in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia.
aljazeera.com
Littler leads charge for first 2026 major at World Masters
Luke Littler goes in search of a maiden title when the 2026 PDC season kicks off with the World Masters in Milton Keynes.
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Trump says he could be impeached if Republicans lose Congress in midterms
US president predicts 'epic' victory for his party in the November vote that will determine control of House and Senate.
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Iran Says It’s Investigating Violence at Weekend Protests
Rights groups accuse security forces of killing protesters and storming a hospital in the province of Ilam. State media claimed that some protesters were armed.
nytimes.com
NASA Marshall Prepares for Demolition of Historic Test, Simulation Facilities
NASA is preparing for the demolition of three iconic structures at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Crews began demolition in mid-December at the Neutral Buoyancy S...
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Semenyo to Man City deal done pending medical
Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is set to have a medical after his side's game against Tottenham on Wednesday before he makes a move to Manchester City.
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Fulham contact PGMOL over 'offside' Wirtz goal
Marco Silva says Fulham have contacted the Professional Game Match Officials Limited over Florian Wirtz's controversial goal for Liverpool on Sunday.
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How World Cup champion Mario Götze built a parallel career as an angel investor
Mario Götze will go down in soccer history as the player who scored the winning goal that made Germany the 2014 FIFA World Cup champion. But he is also an increasingly seasoned angel investor.
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Pro athletes in Venezuela facing travel turmoil
Scores of athletes in Venezuela, particularly baseball players affiliated with MLB clubs, had travel schedules thrown into turmoil after the United States' military operation.
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Government lacks emotional link with voters, cabinet ministers warned
Morgan McSweeney says Labour needs ‘three Es’ of emotion, empathy and evidence, sources sayUK politics live – latest updatesThe government must find ways to reconnect emotionally with voters, Keir...
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Russia will uphold “its influence” in Latin America
"Many believe the liberal world order is over and we are back to old concepts of spheres of influence."
aljazeera.com
Colombian minister warns of military response to any foreign ‘aggression’
Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio is slated to meet US leaders after Trump threatened Colombia.
aljazeera.com
Harbaugh out as coach of Ravens, sources say
John Harbaugh is out as coach of the Ravens, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday. He led Baltimore for 18 seasons, finishing with a 193-124 record and a Super Bowl title in 2012.
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In KemiWorld, might makes right. Just don’t mention Greenland
In an interview with Nick Robinson, the Tory leader made it clear she was thrilled to see the back of international law. May the best country win!These weren’t exactly the words Kemi Badenoch had b...
theguardian.com
US to run high-tech ceasefire monitoring under draft Ukraine plan
Military would use sensors, drones and satellites to ensure compliance in support of a European-led ‘reassurance force’
ft.com
Bengals' Taylor-Britt sentenced to 5 days in jail
Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt was sentenced to five days of jail time for a driving incident.
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Best of Fletcher's first press conference as Man Utd caretaker boss
The best of Manchester United's new caretaker manager Darren Fletcher's first press conference.
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Scientists Identify ‘Astronomy’s Platypus’ with NASA’s Webb Telescope
After combing through NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s archive of sweeping extragalactic cosmic fields, a small team of astronomers at the University of Missouri says they have identified a samp...
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NASA Webb Finds Early-Universe Analog’s Unexpected Talent for Making Dust
Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have spotted two rare kinds of dust in the dwarf galaxy Sextans A, one of the most chemically primitive galaxies near the Milky Way. The finding...
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US Congressman Doug LaMalfa dies unexpectedly at 65
The death of LaMalfa, a Trump ally, shaves the Republican majority in the US House of Representatives to just a few seats.
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Maduro’s Nike Tech Sweatsuit Was Bound to Become a Meme
When President Trump shared an unverified photo of Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, a corner of the internet followed a familiar playbook for newsmaking images: Talk about the clothes.
nytimes.com
Why won’t Yvette Cooper criticise Trump over Venezuela? Look no further than Ukraine
The foreign secretary faces a tight balancing act between keeping the US involved in peace talks, and trying to maintain international order Anyone trying to understand why Yvette Cooper studiously...
theguardian.com
Wave of Grok AI fake images of women and girls appalling, says UK minister
Liz Kendall calls on X to ‘deal with this urgently’ while expert criticises ‘worrying slow’ government responseThe UK technology secretary has called a wave of images of women and children with the...
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Israeli forces raid Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank
Israeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, firing live ammunition to disperse students.
aljazeera.com
O'Neil agrees to become Strasbourg manager
Gary O'Neil agrees to become Strasbourg's new manager after Liam Rosenior leaves the French club to join Chelsea.
bbc.com
Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs reactor magnet, lands deal with Nvidia
The fusion power frontrunner said that construction on its Sparc reactor was proceeding as planned. Meanwhile, it's building a digital twin to help dial it in.
techcrunch.com
With Sátántangó and Werckmeister Harmonies, Béla Tarr became the vividly disquieting master of spiritual desolation
The Hungarian director’s films moved slowly like vast gothic aircraft carrier-sized ships across dark seas, giving audiences a feeling of drunkenness and hangover at the same time• Béla Tarr, Hunga...
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Children dying from water-borne disease at Sudan displacement camp
Children and some of the elderly are dying from bilharzia, a water-borne disease, at a displacement camp in Sudan.
aljazeera.com
Fund managers prepare for ‘reckoning’ in US tech sector
Some investors reduce positions or buy protection for their portfolios amid concerns over valuations
ft.com
Space Station Research Informs New FDA-Approved Cancer Therapy
NASA opens the International Space Station for scientists and researchers, inviting them to use the benefits of microgravity for commercial and public research, technology demonstrations, and more....
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First Sky Map from NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory
NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory has mapped the entire sky in 102 infrared colors, as seen here in this image released on Dec. 18, 2025. This image features a selection of colors emitted primarily by sta...
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Accenture buys UK AI start-up Faculty in $1bn deal
Takeover is largest-ever acquisition of a privately held UK AI start-up
ft.com
World safety at risk after US military intervention in Venezuela
The UN human rights office says the US military intervention that ousted Venezuela’s leader violates international law.
aljazeera.com
Hamilton insolvency risk remains, admits new owner
New Hamilton owner Rob Edwards admits the club is still at risk of being placed in administration but is confident insolvency can be avoided.
bbc.com
Putin as a Russian James Bond? Jude Law’s Vladimir film seems to have swallowed Kremlin myths | Natasha Kiseleva
In The Wizard of the Kremlin, Jude Law plays Russia’s president as a cool, reluctant leader, a strategist who got the job because he was young, athletic and a spy. This is a creation far removed fr...
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Banaz Mahmod was murdered 20 years ago; the fight for a law on ‘honour’-based abuse goes on
After years of campaigning, Mahmod’s sister Bekhal hopes UK government is finally ready to bring in Banaz’s law“I’m always looking over my shoulder. I’m never going to let my guard down,” Bekhal Ma...
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‘Industry’ Takes on the Age Verification Wars
In the HBO show’s fourth season, Industry proves to be more prescient than it’s ever been.
wired.com
Inothewayurthinkin and Galopin Des Champs among entries for Gold Cup
Last year’s hero Inothewayurthinkin, two-time winner Galopin Des Champs and Harry Redknapp’s The Jukebox Man are among 33 entries for the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup.
skysports.com
Bela Tarr, Titan of Slow-Moving Cinema, Dies at 70
Bela Tarr made lengthy and grim movies that were critics’ favorites.
nytimes.com
Wardley 'extremely keen' to defend title vs Fury
Fabio Wardley has told Sky Sports he would be "extremely keen" to defend his WBO world title against Tyson Fury, following the latter's decision to come out of retirement.
skysports.com
Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes
Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising".
bbc.com
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week
A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
bbc.com
Israeli FM visits Somaliland after world-first recognition storm
Gideon Saar is the first Israeli foreign minister to visit breakaway region since Israel recognised its independence.
aljazeera.com
It would be an honour to write James Bond theme song, says Noel Gallagher
Songsmith’s comments come after his brother Liam stoked rumours Oasis had been courted for the roleNoel Gallagher has said that he would “absolutely” write the theme song for the next James Bond fi...
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Béla Tarr, Hungarian director of Sátántangó and Werckmeister Harmonies, dies aged 70
The intenationally acclaimed film-maker was renowned for beautifully shot cinematic epicsBéla Tarr, the Hungarian film-maker renowned for lengthy, challenging and beautifully shot films including S...
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Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show
Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 40 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands.
bbc.com
Love, desire and community: the new generation of readers bonding over romance novels
Young women drawn to ‘morally grey characters’ are driving a boom sparked by TikTok, Instagram and online friendshipsRead more summer essentialsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn a packe...
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Amazon’s Ring doorbells get fire alerts, an app store and new sensors
The new Ring Sensors can detect motion, openings, glass breakage, and smoke, and can also monitor carbon monoxide levels, leaks, temperature changes, and air quality.
techcrunch.com
Ring and Watch Duty Team Up to Keep a Closer Eye on Wildfires
In a move to help alert people to the spread of nearby blazes, Ring is partnering with Watch Duty to let users share their videos on the wildfire tracking app.
wired.com
World No 1 Sabalenka: Battle of the Sexes brought eyes on tennis
Aryna Sabalenka has defended her 'Battle of the Sexes' match with Nick Kyrgios, saying it "brought eyes on tennis."
skysports.com
Who decides what’s true in the digital age?
Who decides what’s true in the digital age?
aljazeera.com
Brendel is celebrated in a glorious musical evening of silliness, sublime playing and warm affection
Barbican, LondonOn what would have been Alfred Brendel’s 95th birthday, some of the world’s greatest musicians performed in a relaxed and joyous celebration of an outstanding musician and benevolen...
theguardian.com
How is gum arabic fuelling the war in Sudan?
Before war broke out, Sudan was the world’s biggest gum arabic exporter, with an estimated market share of 70-80%.
aljazeera.com
Can Venezuela’s New Leader Keep the U.S. Happy and Her Elites in Line?
Delcy Rodríguez moments before being sworn in as Venezuela’s president in Caracas, on Monday.
nytimes.com
From Alan Carr to a revenge-hungry daughter: who is the Secret Traitor?
Here are the wildest theories about who is beneath the red cloak. Brace yourself for handwriting analysis, Jekyll and Hyde vibes and crucial slips of the tongueIt’s the question on everyone’s lips....
theguardian.com
Maduro says he’s a ‘prisoner of war’: Why that matters
Prisoners of war have rights that Maduro isn't being afforded at present.
aljazeera.com
Trump taking ‘drill, baby, drill’ plan to Venezuela ‘terrible’ for climate, experts warn
‘Everybody loses’ if production supercharged in country with largest known oil reserves, critics sayDonald Trump, by dramatically seizing Nicolás Maduro and claiming dominion over Venezuela’s vast...
theguardian.com
How is gum arabic fuelling the war in Sudan?
Gum arabic is used in many everyday items, from food to paint, yet researchers say it is playing a role in Sudan’s war.
aljazeera.com
Children killed after drone hits home in Sudan, medics say
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.
bbc.com
Aspinall set for surgery on 'nightmare' eye injury
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says he will have surgery on the "nightmare" eye injury he suffered against Ciryl Gane.
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Self-proclaimed hypnotherapist on trial in France for drugging and raping women
Cyril Zattara is charged with raping 14 women over a decade, as well as secretly filming others.
bbc.com
Record prize money on offer at Australian Open
The Australian Open will offer a record prize pot of £55m at this year's tournament - but players are still likely to be unhappy a source says.
bbc.com
Israel's foreign minister on historic visit to Somaliland
In a controversial move, Israel became the first nation to acknowledge Somaliland as an independent state.
bbc.com
The strangest thing: is the future of cinema … not new movies?
Netflix’s big-screen release of the Stranger Things finale is estimated to have made over $25m at the US box office, the latest example of event cinema proving popularIt was a lucrative holiday per...
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We can safely experiment on reflecting sunlight away from Earth. Here’s how | Dakota Gruener and Daniele Visioni
Reflecting a small fraction of incoming sunlight to reduce global heating is not a new idea. It is time to safely experimentThe world is warming fast – and our options to avoid catastrophic harm ar...
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‘They’re all bad – but some are worse than others’: every Harlan Coben show rated
From gaping plot holes to television so confusing it’s actually distressing to watch, here’s our ranking of the US author’s TV adaptationsThe American novelist Harlan Coben is, by commercial fictio...
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Swiss bar hit by deadly New Year’s fire had no safety checks in five years
Swiss authorities say fire safety inspections had not been carried out at the bar in Crans-Montana since 2019.
aljazeera.com
Sources: Gators sign Ga. Tech transfer QB Philo
Florida has signed Georgia Tech transfer quarterback Aaron Philo, sources told ESPN. He follows offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner to Gainesville.
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The Newest Health Trend Is Tracking Your Pee
Ready, aim, fire—the latest health trackers use sensors to check your urine for proper hydration, ketone levels, and possible kidney stones.
wired.com
‘Melancholy magic’: how Judi Dench and a host of stars came under the spell of the greatest comedy in history
The Twelfth Night Reunion gathers some of the grandest names in British theatre, including Simon Callow and Stephen Fry, to explain why Shakespeare’s play continues to bewitch audiencesMany of us d...
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Can China and South Korea reset complex ties after Xi-Lee summit?
Analysts say both countries increasingly rely on each other for economic and security factors amid geopolitical churn.
aljazeera.com
Marjorie Taylor Greene's puzzling political transformation, explained
Once a fierce advocate for Trump and his MAGA base, Greene has broken with the president and resigned from Congress. New Yorker writer Charles Bethea discusses Greene's past — and what may lie ahead.
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Kilmarnock appoint McCann as new manager
Kilmarnock appoint Neil McCann as their new manager, with Billy Dodds joining as assistant.
bbc.com
Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says
The New Year's eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.
bbc.com
Economic survival in Gaza decimated by Israeli counts on small initiatives
Gaza's unemployment rate has reached 80 percent, among the highest in the world, according to the United Nations.
aljazeera.com
Live Updates: Venezuela Isn’t Ready for Elections, Trump Says
President Trump told NBC News that the United States must first “nurse the country back to health,” and named a group of U.S. officials to oversee the next steps.
nytimes.com
The 15 best PS5 games to play in 2026
New mind-bending puzzlers, landmark RPGs and furry multiverse adventures await you as the PlayStation 5 enters its sixth yearEntering its sixth year, the PlayStation 5 has built up a formidable lib...
theguardian.com
Dance music festival Tomorrowland to hold three-day event in Thailand
Founded 20 years ago, Tomorrowland has grown into one of the most iconic celebrations of electronic music.
bbc.com
6 Best Gym Bags for Every Workout and Commute (2026)
New year, new gym bag. I put over 20 models to the test in 2025 so you can start 2026 with the best.
wired.com
West Brom sack Mason after seven months in charge
West Brom have sacked Ryan Mason after seven months in charge.
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Chelsea appoint Rosenior on deal until 2032
Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal.
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Wes Streeting warns of ‘disintegration’ of rules-based world order after Venezuela attack
UK health secretary declines to criticise Donald Trump directly but suggests he is disturbed by events of recent daysUK politics – live updatesVenezuela crisis – live updatesA senior British cabine...
theguardian.com
Ukraine’s top allies meet in Paris to push for Kyiv’s security guarantees
'Coalition of the willing' tries to lay groundwork for ceasefire and end to Russia's nearly four-year war in Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Narnia! Dune! Charli xcx! The 2026 films Guardian writers are most excited about
From much-anticipated sequels to music mockumentaries to auteur returns, the next 12 months offers up a wide variety of intriguing new moviesDoomed lovers, high heels, and The Odyssey: more films t...
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Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last?
Kairos Energy, which is developing a new kind of nuclear reactor, makes many of its parts at a facility in Albuquerque, N.M.
nytimes.com
The 3 Keys to Understanding Trump’s Retro Coup in Venezuela
This weekend’s invasion was both a throwback to the last century and a new, uniquely Trumpian nightmare—one that’s just beginning.
wired.com
What makes Tielemans so good? 'There is always a message in the pass'
Youri Tielemans' assist for John McGinn's second goal in Aston Villa's 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest was glorious, an example of his exceptional passing range. But the Belgian midfielder was invol...
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Gross: I had other offers, but Brighton return was always the priority
To Brighton, Pascal Gross is something old, but something new. Borussia Dortmund borrowed, but now he's back in blue.
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Diving Into Human Spaceflight Safety with NASA Johnson’s Craig Shannon
Growing up in Houston, Craig Shannon was always inspired by NASA and the spirit of exploration the agency represents. Yet it was a passion for scuba diving that unexpectedly led to his more than 23...
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Kemi Badenoch says Trump’s Venezuela raid was ‘morally’ right – UK politics live
Conservative leader questions robustness of rules-based international order and says ‘the world has changed’Labour will switch to an “incumbency first” model to protect MPs at the next election rat...
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Arborescence by Rhett Davis review – why would people turn into trees?
This quietly satirical speculative novel tells a story of metamorphosis, but feels insulated from real ecological crisisIn the book-length essay Death By Landscape, Elvia Wilk gives a potted h...
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Rosenior agrees to become Chelsea head coach
Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior has confirmed he will become the new head coach of Chelsea.
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Rosenior agrees to become Chelsea head coach
Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior has confirmed he will become the new head coach of Chelsea.
skysports.com
Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears
The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting
bbc.com
Battle of the Sexes 'brought eyes on tennis'
Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka defends the 'Battle of the Sexes' match against Nick Kyrgios after opening her season with a crushing win in Brisbane.
bbc.com
Labour to protect existing MPs above winning more seats at next election, deputy PM says
Party will also teach MPs how to be ‘community leaders’ and take credit for government’s work, Lucy Powell saysLabour will switch to an “incumbency first” model to protect MPs at the next election...
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Iran’s New Year demonstrations and the question of regime survival
Iran’s New Year protests expose the pressures shaping the political system's response to dissent.
aljazeera.com
Deadly floods devastate Indonesia, leaving families displaced and homeless
More than 1,170 lives have been lost as floods hit North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh, leaving communities in crisis.
aljazeera.com
From No. 1 to nowhere: Ranking the biggest disasters of the 2025 season
From Clemson and Colorado to UCLA and UMass, these teams are happy to put 2025 behind them.
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Who should be Spain's No.1 at the World Cup: Joan García or Unaí Simon?
García's star turn is the latest sign that Spain might have a genuine goalkeeping battle on their hands.
espn.com
Thai army says Cambodia claims new border strike was accident amid truce
Thai military says Cambodia is blaming "operational error" as solider wounded in mortar strike in disputed border area.
aljazeera.com
Four trade proposals for Trae Young: What could Atlanta get for the star guard?
Young could become NBA trade season's first domino. Let's help the Hawks find the best move for the star guard.
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Narwal adds AI to its vacuum cleaners to monitor pets and find jewelry
Narwal's new robo vacuum cleaner switches to quiet mode near a baby's crib.
techcrunch.com
Nathan MacKinnon vs. Macklin Celebrini for MVP?
The latest poll from actual PHWA voters is in, with some big changes from December's edition.
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‘New phase’: India eyes Bangladesh thaw with BNP before elections
In advance of elections in Bangladesh, India and the BNP are trying to reset historically strained ties. Will it work?
aljazeera.com
The Score by C Thi Nguyen review – a brilliant warning about the gamification of everyday life
From Duolingo to GDP, how an obsession with keeping score can subtly undermine human flourishingTwo years ago, I started learning Japanese on Duolingo. At first, the daily accrual of vocabulary was...
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‘A front row seat to witness history’: Ed Kashi’s astonishing global images – in pictures
From a thriving miniature city inside a Cairo cemetery to a goat sacrifice in Nigeria, the photojournalist’s eye-opening images are celebrated in a new book•Warning: this gallery contains images th...
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Violence, death and stolen land: people need to know the true cost of an avocado | Claudia Ignacio Álvarez
Behind the west’s huge appetite for the fruit lies the dark reality of environmental destruction and Indigenous exploitation in MexicoI grew up in San Andrés Tziróndaro, a Purépecha community on th...
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Hamnet review – Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley beguile and captivate in audacious Shakespearean tragedy
Chloé Zhao’s film version of Maggie O’Farrell’s myth-making novel powerfully reimagines the agonising loss of a child as the source of Hamlet’s grand stage drama‘The joys of parents are secret, and...
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Premier League Darts: Humphries, Littler and Van Veen in title contention
World No 1 Luke Littler and defending Premier League Darts champion Luke Humphries will headline Thursday nights from February until May. We profile the eight players.
skysports.com
Chelsea names Rosenior coach on 5+-year deal
Chelsea have announced the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a 5 ½-year contract.
espn.com
Sabalenka credits ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match for ‘great fitness’
Women's number one believes the match against Nick Kyrgios helped her up the intensity of her power-packed game.
aljazeera.com
Central African Republic president wins third term by landslide
The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.
bbc.com
Scientists find a safer way for opioids to relieve pain
Researchers at USF Health have discovered a new way opioid receptors can work that may lead to safer pain medications. Their findings show that certain experimental compounds can amplify pain relie...
sciencedaily.com
TV tonight: a divisive Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? spin-off
There is a need for speed in this new version of the classic quizshow. Plus: the best biscuit to dunk in your cuppa. Here’s what to watch this evening7.30pm, ITV1A not entirely necessary fast-paced...
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Country diary: Twelfth night tugs at the heart, but these decorations must come down | Nicola Chester
Inkpen, Berkshire: The felted mouse choir, the bejewelled owl … a lot of it has meaning to us. At least the greenery goes up in a blaze of gloryBy the time you read this, we’ll be taking down the C...
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Éderson; could Rashford return?
Man United have reportedly enquired about Atalanta midfielder Éderson, and does Marcus Rashford have a route back to the club? Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Transfer rumors, news: Bayern look to extend Harry Kane contract
Harry Kane is available for €60m, but could he extend his Bayern Munich contract? Plus, Man United's manager search has begun. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Maduro’s Gesture Was Not Just a Peace Sign
Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, arriving in New York, on Saturday.
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Earth’s toughest microbes could help humans live on Mars
Mars looks familiar from afar, but surviving there means creating a protective oasis in a hostile world. Instead of shipping construction materials from Earth, researchers are exploring how to use...
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Venezuela’s Machado Praises Trump in Fox News Interview
María Corina Machado at a rally during the country’s presidential election in 2024.
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Venezuela Braces for Economic Collapse From U.S. Blockade
Employees outside Venezuela’s state oil company, known as PDVSA, in Caracas in October.
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Zelensky’s Assessment Darkens as Europeans Gather to Talk Peace
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine during a meeting of national security advisers of European countries in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday.
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‘Mad fishing’: the super-size fleet of squid catchers plundering the high seas
Every year a Chinese-dominated flotilla big enough to be seen from space pillages the rich marine life on Mile 201, a largely ungoverned part of the South Atlantic off ArgentinaIn a monitoring room...
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Hard to digest: we still live in Fast Food Nation | Eric Schlosser
Twenty-five years after I revealed the practices of the industrial food giants, the profits – and dangers – of mass producing meat and milk have only grownCats have long been kept at American dairy...
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Eni, Repsol fight to recoup $6bn in gas payments from Venezuela
The European groups continued to supply the Latin American country after the US dialled up economic pressure on Caracas
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LIVE: UN Security Council members slam US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro
Global condemnation comes as Nicolas Maduro appeared in a court in New York and pleaded not guilty to drug charges.
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At Refugee Camps, Most Birthdays Fall on New Year’s
Rohingya refugees arriving in Bangladesh in 2017.
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Israel kills two in Gaza as Palestinians call for Rafah crossing to open
Israeli forces bomb tent in al-Mawasi, killing a five-year-old girl and her uncle, taking death toll since truce to 422.
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Nvidia unveils 'reasoning' AI technology for self-driving cars
The chip giant is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to launch a driverless car powered by its 'Alpamayo' tech.
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AMD unveils new AI PC processors for general use and gaming at CES
AMD announced the latest version of its AI-powered PC chips designed for a variety of tasks from gaming to content creation and multitasking.
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Why multiple sclerosis slowly steals balance and movement
Many people with multiple sclerosis struggle with balance and coordination, and this study uncovers a hidden reason why. Researchers found that inflammation in the brain disrupts the energy supply...
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Americans evenly split on Maduro’s abduction, poll shows
One in three Americans opposes the Venezuelan leader's abduction by US forces, a poll shows, while others are unsure.
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Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, dies at 96
UK's King Charles III praises Schloss for her lifelong work on 'overcoming hatred and prejudice' around the world.
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Alarms raised as Trump’s CDC cuts number of suggested vaccines for children
An American Academy of Pediatrics official warns that changes made by political appointees could harm children.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,412
These are the key developments from day 1,412 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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China’s influence in US backyard tested by Maduro’s downfall
Beijing has deep geopolitical and economic interests in Venezuela
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Outside at Maduro’s Court Appearance: Flags, Chants and Venezuelans’ Quiet Pain
Protesters on Monday facing off across barricades in a park outside a federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan on Monday.
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Steve Sheetz, Who Popularized Convenience Stores as a C.E.O., Dies at 77
The chain has more than 800 convenience stores in seven states.
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Cuban Deaths in U.S. Venezuela Strikes Confirm Ties Between Countries
President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a pro-government march last month in Caracas. Many of the bodyguards that protected Mr. Maduro were Cuban.
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Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties
The opposition leader María Corina Machado and her surrogate presidential candidate, Edmundo González, at a rally in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, in 2024.
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Sources: RB Lacy signs new deal with Ole Miss
Ole Miss star running back Kewan Lacy has signed a deal to return for the Rebels in 2026, sources told ESPN on Monday.
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Knicks 'gotta respond' after Pistons drubbing
The Knicks agreed that "a lot needs to be addressed" after a blowout loss to the East-leading Pistons, New York's fourth straight defeat.
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Venezuela Detained and Deported Members of the Foreign Press
Demonstrators walking toward the National Assembly during a march in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, as the new National Assembly began on Monday.
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The Fog of AI
What the technology means for deterrence and war.