Mohammed Harbi, Who Rewrote Algeria’s History, Dies at 92
He was an official in the revolutionary government, then, after the country won independence from France, was imprisoned and eventually wrote from exile.
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O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters for medical reasons
Eight-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan withdraws from the Masters, which starts on Sunday, for the second year in a row on medical grounds.
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Hessy Levinsons Taft, Jewish Baby on Cover of Nazi Magazine, Dies at 91
Without her parents’ knowledge, her portrait was entered surreptitiously in a contest to represent the ideal Aryan infant in 1934 — and she won.
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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 and previews from...
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Chukwuemeka's injury time leveller secures point for Dortmund against Frankfurt
Former Chelsea player Carney Chukwuemeka scores the second of two injury time goals to bring Borussia Dortmund level with Eintracht Frankfurt, in a thrilling six-goal game.
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Young Chelsea can be new Class of '92 - Rosenior
Chelsea's young squad has the potential to grow and deliver trophies like Manchester United's famous Class of '92 side, new boss Liam Rosenior believes.
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O'Sullivan pulls out of Masters on medical grounds
Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the Masters on medical grounds for the second year in a row.
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A Look at Iran’s Antigovernment Protests
Protests have rocked Iran in recent weeks, and the country’s supreme leader has threatened to escalate a crackdown on demonstrators. Erika Solomon, our bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, discusses wha...
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Bahram Beyzaie, Filmmaker Who Led Iran’s New Wave, Dies at 87
Despite a ceaseless battle against government censors, he was celebrated as one of his country’s greatest auteurs, winning praise from luminaries like Martin Scorsese.
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Shaken, Not Stirred: NASA’s StarBurst Aces Extreme Temperature Tests
Heated, cooled, shaken, and settled – NASA’s StarBurst instrument is several steps closer to being ready for launch. The small satellite is now awaiting instrument calibration following a suc...
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Petro says Colombia cooperating with US ‘despite insults, threats’
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Gustavo Petro calls for 'shared government through dialogue' in Venezuela, leading to elections.
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How Elon Musk’s Grok spread sexual deepfakes and child exploitation images
Billionaire’s xAI start-up lacks adequate safeguards, say experts, but many AI models are trained on troubling material
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Meta Is Making a Big Bet on Nuclear With Oklo
Meta will finance Oklo's purchase of uranium for its reactors. It's a massive vote of confidence for both the startup and nuclear power, but challenges remain.
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Zarah Sultana’s Your Party membership launch may have been ‘serious criminal act’
Information watchdog says party’s data controller should refer unauthorised launch to policeZarah Sultana’s unauthorised launch of a Your Party membership portal may have been a “serious criminal a...
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Video filmed by ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman emerges
The clip shows the chaotic moments before gunfire rang out on a Minneapolis street.
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New video of Minneapolis ICE shooting surfaces
New video has emerged of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Joel Habener, Whose Research Led to Weight-Loss Drugs, Dies at 88
His discovery of the protein fragment GLP-1 was crucial in the development of Ozempic, Wegovy and other blockbuster obesity and diabetes treatments.
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Muir wins in Aspen for third World Cup gold
Great Britain's Kirsty Muir claims a third World Cup victory of her career by winning the Freeski Slopestyle event at the US Grand Prix in Aspen on Friday.
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Minnesotans mourn woman killed by ICE
People paid tribute to 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, who was killed in her car by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Jerome Lowenstein, 92, Dies; Teaching Doctor With a Literary Sideline
When not guiding students in a compassionate approach to patient care, he led a tiny publishing imprint that put out a much-rejected debut novel that won a surprise Pulitzer Prize.
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How the Sleepbuds maker, Ozlo, is building a platform for sleep data
Ozlo Sleepbuds are going to have a big year, with new products, AI features, and more.
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Thomas V. Cash, Cartel-Busting D.E.A. Official in Miami, Dies at 85
He helped take down the Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega and the Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.
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Audi become first team to run 2026 F1 car
Audi became the first team to run a 2026 Formula 1 car as they held a filming day in Barcelona on Friday.
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Senegal beat Mali to book first AFCON 2025 semifinal spot
Senegal beat Mali 1-0 to reach AFCON 2025 semifinal where defending champions Ivory Coast or record winners Egypt await.
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Iran leader says anti-government protesters are vandals trying to please Trump
The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say.
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US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.
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Macclesfield's turbulent, triumphant journey
Sarah Mulkerrins tells the tale of Macclesfield FC, a club that reformed in 2020 after Macclesfield Town were wound up in the High Court.
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Flight Engineers Give NASA’s Dragonfly Lift
In sending a car-sized rotorcraft to explore Saturn’s moon Titan, NASA’s Dragonfly mission will undertake an unprecedented voyage of scientific discovery. And the work to ensure that this first-of-...
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What is to stop Trump upending the rules in global finance too?
Action against Venezuela and sabre-rattling towards Greenland point to risks in US president’s approach to the Fed
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Swiss authorities detain owner of bar where New Year’s fire killed 40
Switzerland holds national day of mourning to remember victims of deadly fire in ski resort town of Crans-Montana.
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New video said to show Syrian army shelling Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud area
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have shared new video of the Syrian army shelling a large weapons depot.
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Reyes secures PDC Tour return while new names earn first cards
Cristo Reyes and Jeffrey Sparidaans secured PDC Tour returns, while Ireland's Niall Culleton and England's Carl Sneyd won cards for the first time, on the second day at the final stage of the PDC's...
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I am Artemis: Dave Reynolds
As booster manager for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System), Dave Reynolds’ path to NASA is embodied by his childhood poster of the space shuttle’s Return to Flight initiative, which hangs in his offic...
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Cheetahs v Ulster to be played behind closed doors at new venue
Sunday's Challenge Cup fixture between Cheetahs and Ulster has been moved to Dukes Rugby Club in 's-Hertogenbosch and will now be played at 13:00 GMT.
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Trump posted jobs data early on Truth Social
US president shared a graphic that included unpublished statistics 12 hours before the critical data release
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Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".
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Freed Venezuelan Political Prisoner Called Maduro’s 2024 Victory a Fraud to His Face
The former Venezuelan presidential candidate Enrique Márquez looking at a voting record during a news conference in Caracas in 2024.
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Oxford United appoint Bloomfield as new head coach
Oxford United appoint former Wycombe and Luton boss Matt Bloomfield as their new head coach.
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I've worked so hard for this opportunity - Rosenior
New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says he has "worked so hard my whole life for this opportunity" in his first news conference as Blues boss.
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Venezuelan currency plunges as economy choked by US blockade
Bolívar has fallen nearly 20% on black market, after US capture of President Maduro
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New players, new managers - what to look out for in WSL after winter break
BBC Sport looks at the key talking points as the Women's Super League returns after a four-week winter break.
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Council writes off £3m Liberty Steel rates debt
Rotherham Council says it intends to submit a claim to administrators for the outstanding balance.
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Kurdish leader urges dialogue to avoid ‘real disaster in Aleppo’
Kurdish political leader Ahmad Suleiman is urging dialogue between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF.
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Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria
Analysts say a temporary ceasefire may bring relief, but the complex issues behind the violence must be addressed.
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Chelsea charged after bottle thrown following Villa loss
The Football Association (FA) charges Chelsea after a bottle is thrown towards Aston Villa's bench in December.
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Trump's warning looms over Iran protests response
Iranian authorities appear to be unusually restrained in reacting to mass protests, a possible result of Donald Trump's threat to intervene.
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‘She will go down as one of the best’: the rise of Jessie Buckley
From talent shows to the big screen, the actor’s performance in Hamnet has made her a leading awards contenderHamnet, Chloé Zhao’s film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel about Will...
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Wales fly-half Edwards signs new Ospreys contract
Wales fly-half Dan Edwards signs a new contract to stay with Ospreys after being linked with a move to Leicester.
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Rosenior: I'm not arrogant - I'm good at what I do
Liam Rosenior believes he can prove himself to be a success as Chelsea’s new head coach and has claimed, "I’m not arrogant, I’m good at what I do".
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Did Leonardo da Vinci paint a nude Mona Lisa? I may have just solved this centuries-old mystery
It is one of the most tantalising – and entertaining – puzzles in art, stretching from the Louvre to the Loire via, well, Norfolk. And our critic thinks he has just worked it outIncreased security...
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Saka agrees new long-term contract with Arsenal
Bukayo Saka agrees a new long-term contract with Arsenal.
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Trial starts of man accused of inciting teenagers to harm themselves online
Prosecutors in Hamburg accuse him of grooming children and teenagers to harm themselves live online.
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Bafta 2026 film awards longlists hope to avoid #BaftasSoWhite diversity criticism
With strong showings for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and target hit for 50% female directors, criticism that has dogged the prizes in recent years may have been headed offFor now, the Bafta film awards...
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Pope Leo Rebukes a Spreading Global ‘Zeal for War’
Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City on Thursday. On Friday he urged nations to commit to work together to follow international laws.
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UK right to weigh diplomacy before ‘calling out’ allies on international law breaches, says attorney general
Exclusive: In first comments since US attack on Venezuela, Richard Hermer refrained from singling out Trump administrationNations are right to consider diplomatic relations when deciding whether to...
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Owner of Swiss ski resort held in custody after deadly New Year's Eve fire
Jacques Moretti is being held as a potential flight risk, Swiss media reports say.
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Is Jessie dating Jack? Is Fiona Reece’s mum? How everyone might be related on The Traitors
From the family tree to intriguing cutaway shots – and the early reveals of secret relationships – a fan theory is gaining traction. Is it possible that all the contestants entered in pairs?It’s a...
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Saka agrees new deal at Arsenal
Bukayo Saka has agreed to a new long-term contract at Arsenal.
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'Hugely disappointing' - Moyes on Keane red card appeal rejection
Everton manager David Moyes says the decision to reject their appeal against defender Michael Keane's red card is "hugely disappointing"'.
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Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians 'continue to be killed'
The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.
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NASA’s Pandora Satellite, CubeSats to Explore Exoplanets, Beyond
A new NASA spacecraft called Pandora is awaiting launch ahead of its journey to study the atmospheres of exoplanets, or worlds beyond our solar system, and their stars. Along for the ride are two s...
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Lib Dems call on Reform MPs to donate income from X to charity amid Grok row
Exclusive: party says Nigel Farage and colleagues receiving ‘tainted money’ for their posts on Elon Musk’s platformThe Liberal Democrats have urged Reform UK MPs who receive payment from X for thei...
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Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits image generation amid deepfakes backlash
UK PM Keir Starmer's office says move to limit access to paying subscribers 'insulting' to victims and 'not a solution'.
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Ja Morant trade guide: Four proposals for Memphis -- if it can find a suitor
Morant could be on the move. Here are four trades the Grizzlies should consider.
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The musician and the strongman leader - what you need to know about Uganda's election
Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.
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Forget Big Ben! Try Telford’s Frog Clock: why Hollywood should stop destroying the same old landmarks
As the Gerard Butler film Greenland 2 becomes one more addition to the list of action movies to tamper with the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty or Golden Gate bridge, isn’t it time they mixed it up...
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Adair returns to Ireland squad for T20 World Cup
Ireland include opener Ross Adair in a 15-man squad for next month's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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Spain’s socialist exception is running out of time
Even economic success may not save Europe’s last socialist government from defeat.
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X restricts Grok’s image generation to paying subscribers only after drawing the world’s ire
Elon Musk's AI company has restricted Grok's controversial AI image-generation feature to only paying subscribers on X, after the tool invited heated criticism from across the world for letting use...
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Anonymous painting bought at auction on ‘hunch’ identified as two-in-one Rubens
Study of man often featured in works by the Flemish master reveals hidden painting of woman beneath model’s beardIs it a bald elderly man with a big bushy beard and a wine-addled stare? Or a friend...
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Littler signs sponsorship deal worth reported £20m
World number one Luke Littler signs a record sponsorship deal for a darts player worth a reported £20m.
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Starmer rules out EU financial services alignment talks
City firms welcome clarity as government signals it will not reopen Brussels-era rules, despite closer cooperation elsewhereBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starm...
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Norris: I thought title decider would be too chaotic for me
Lando Norris has admitted he thought the Formula 1 title decider that he came through to become world champion would be "a bit too chaotic" for him.
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Fifa criticised on World Cup tickets for disabled
Fifa's failure to address concerns over tickets for disabled supporters at the World Cup is "unacceptable", a charity has said.
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No 10 condemns move by X to restrict Grok AI image creation tool as insulting
Spokesperson says limiting access to subscribers just makes ability to generate unlawful images a premium serviceUK politics live – latest updatesDowning Street has condemned the move by X to restr...
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Public urged to grow unusual plants to safeguard diversity of UK blooms
Plant Heritage says gardening trends mean many species in danger of disappearing as they are no longer offered for saleMore than half of garden plants previously grown in the UK are no longer offer...
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The venture firm that ate Silicon Valley just raised another $15 billion
In a blog post published Friday morning, Ben Horowitz writes that "as the American leader in Venture Capital, the fate of new technology in the United States rests partly on our shoulders." It's th...
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Iran cuts internet as protesters plan more rallies
Iranian authorities are enforcing an internet blackout after protests escalated in Tehran.
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What Is the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Russia Used in a Strike on Ukraine?
Damage to an apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, after a presumed drone strike on Friday.
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EU states’ nod on Mercosur trade deal ends 25-year wait
Deal, which comes as Brussels seeks new markets to offset US tariffs, will open free trade with South American group.
aljazeera.com
England hopeful Kpoku keen on Sale move
Junior Kpoku, a key part of England Under-20s' World Cup win in 2024, wants to join Sale and push for a spot in the senior squad.
bbc.com
Global health’s defining test
The successes and setbacks of 2025 show why international cooperation matters more than ever.
aljazeera.com
Kate Owens: Cooking With Kathryn review – recipes for religious repression, rebellion and ruin
Soho theatre, LondonThe comic targets Christian sexism head-on – while the argument is well worn, Owens’ manic physicality and dark humour keep the show fizzingWho would have thought, in 2026, that...
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Ten years after his death, is David Bowie’s musical legacy at risk of fading from view?
From the V&A to the Stranger Things finale, the pop icon still looms large – but with lower streaming figures than his peers, how many new listeners are discovering his music?• ‘A perplexing, a...
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Trump Indicates He Will Meet Venezuela’s Machado After Offer to Give Him Her Nobel Peace Prize
María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, at an election rally in Caracas in 2024.
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Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make
The turbocharged events in Venezuela through to discussions about Greenland all nods to the US’s shifting vision of the world order. And it leaves the EU with a pressing decision about whose influe...
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Trump’s retro oil plundering will deliver only short-term gains
Doubling down on fossil fuels threatens to leave the US floundering in the AI race with China
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Barron adds to 'never-ending story' of Rangers injuries
Rangers midfielder Connor Barron is facing up to three months on the sidelines, with manager Danny Rohl lamenting a "never-ending story" with injury problems.
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What can we expect from Rita Guarino's West Ham?
West Ham are embarking on a new journey with Italian manager Rita Guarino - but what are her plans for the club?
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Reform UK accused of ‘betraying’ election pledges after council tax rises
Four out of five councils controlled by party have proposed 5% council tax rises, the maximum permitted by lawNigel Farage’s Reform UK has been accused of “betraying” election promises to cut counc...
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‘Physical AI’ Is Coming for Your Car
What the latest tech-marketing buzzword has to say about the future of automotive.
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Live Updates: Trump Says More U.S. Attacks on Venezuela ‘Will Not Be Needed’
President Trump cited cooperation from the country’s new leaders, who began releasing political prisoners on Thursday in an apparent concession after the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
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Some want to ban geoengineering research. This would be a catastrophic mistake for our planet | Craig Segall and Baroness Bryony Worthington
We’ve already geoengineered the planet through the careless release of greenhouse gases. Now we need a plan to manage the risks we’ve set in motionA few months ago, Marjorie Taylor Greene, then a G...
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Crispr Pioneer Launches Startup to Make Tailored Gene-Editing Treatments
Aurora Therapeutics, cofounded by Nobel Prize–winning scientist Jennifer Doudna, plans to use gene editing and a new FDA regulatory pathway to commercialize treatments for rare diseases.
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Littler agrees historic £20m deal with dart supplier
Luke Littler has earned a historic payday after agreeing a record £20m deal with his dart supplier.
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Runway Wall Caused All the Deaths in 2024 South Korean Plane Crash, Report Says
The concrete wall at the end of the runway that the Jeju Air plane hit at Muan International Airport in 2024. A computer simulation concluded that everyone would have survived if it had been made o...
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UK ministers considering leaving X amid concern over AI tool images
Labour party chair says government having conversations about use of platform in light of sexualised Grok images UK politics live – latest updatesUK ministers are considering leaving X as a result...
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Battle at the bottom, Altena & O'Neill in focus
Livingston host Kilmarnock in a vital match at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership as Martin O'Neill returns to the Celtic dugout and Hearts new boy Jordi Altena bids to build on a promising debut.
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US to support Cambodian-Thai ceasefire with $45m aid pledge
The aid is earmarked to help support both countries in border stabilisation efforts.
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Israeli strikes kill Palestinians across Gaza
Israeli strikes killed at least 14 Palestinians across Gaza on Thursday, including several children.
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Iran’s Khamenei lashes out as Tehran struggles to quell protests
Supreme leader warns against foreign enemies and reiterates threat that authorities will crack down on the unrest.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Protests Are Happening to ‘Please’ Trump
A picture made available by the office of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday.
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How an Abrupt Call Between Trump and Colombia’s President Averted a Crisis
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia at the Presidential Palace in Bogotá, on Thursday, during an interview with The New York Times.
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One awards battle after another: A-listers face off at this year’s Golden Globes
Big names from Leonardo DiCaprio to Timothée Chalamet are aiming for a win at Hollywood’s most important Oscars precursorHollywood’s A-list will assemble this weekend for the 83rd Golden Globes cer...
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How the world looked the last time Mahomes, Brady or Peyton Manning weren't in playoffs
For the first time since 1998, an NFL postseason won't include these legendary quarterbacks.
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Arsenal manager Slegers signs new three-year deal
Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers signs a new three-year deal with the Women's Super League club.
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Sarah Moss: ‘I never liked Wuthering Heights as much as Jane Eyre’
The author on the trouble with the Brönte novels, what she gained from reading John Updike and Martin Amis – and the brilliance of Barbara Pym My earliest reading memory Swallowdale by Arthur...
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The 15 best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play in 2026
From cosy museums and tropical islands to nightmarishly difficult adventures – and revamps of favourites including Mario Kart and Pokémon – there’s something for everyoneNintendo’s newest console h...
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Slegers signs new Arsenal deal
Renee Slegers has signed a new contract as Arsenal head coach, keeping her at the club until June 2029.
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Trump claims to have cancelled ‘previously expected’ second wave of attacks on Venezuela – US politics live
US president says move was reaction to Caracas releasing large numbers of political prisoners as ‘sign of seeking peace’Good morning. Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, in the earl...
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Why is Pakistan selling its JF-17 fighter jets to Bangladesh and others?
Islamabad’s defence diplomacy is driving new interest in the JF-17 fighter jet following Pakistan-India clashes.
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Labour chair claims pub business rates rethink not a U-turn, but ‘sign of confident government’ – UK politics live
Anna Turley says policy change indicates that ministers are ‘listening’ and are ‘actually in touch with people’Good morning. Yesterday it emerged the government is going to significantly revise som...
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“Expect to see an indictment” in ICE fatal shooting case
Professor Caren Myers Morrison says the political climate will likely lead to an indictment in the Minneapolis shooting
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Sabalenka beats Keys to continue strong start to year
World number one Aryna Sabalenka continues her Australian Open preparations by beating Madison Keys to reach the Brisbane semi-finals.
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‘I didn’t set out to break records’: Pakistan’s first female MMA fighter
Anita Karim retraces her journey into combat sports ahead of the country’s first ever professional women’s MMA fight.
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The 2026 championship parlays: Who will take home this year's trophies?
We go on record picking this year's champions, beginning with the CFP and ending with the World Series
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Iran internet cuts a “classic ploy” by leadership
Sina Azodi on Iran’s escalating protests and the use of internet shutdowns to silence dissent.
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Why Man City have signed 'extraordinary' Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo has gone from Bristol City to Man City in the space of three years. BBC Sport looks at why Pep Guardiola has moved for the Bournemouth man.
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Jade Franks on how cleaning toilets at Cambridge inspired her hit show: ‘I’m not watering down the fury – just sneaking it through the back door’
The Merseyside comic used her experiences of Oxbridge to create the fringe hit Eat the Rich, but struggled in ways her well-off contemporaries didn’t. Now she’s determined to use success to bring m...
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Toni Geitani: Wahj review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month
(Self-released)The Beirut-born producer’s masterly second album revels in dark tension to cinematic effect, finding beauty in ruinous soundArabic electronic experimentalism is thriving. In recent y...
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Scientists test a tiny eye implant that could restore sight
Scientists at USC are launching a new trial to test a tiny stem cell implant that could restore vision in people with advanced dry macular degeneration. The hair-thin patch replaces damaged retinal...
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Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid users after deepfakes
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
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Jenny on Holiday: Quicksand Heart review – Let’s Eat Grandma innovator’s knowing new-wave reinvention
(Transgressive)In Jenny Hollingworth’s first solo venture, her singular songwriting powers shine in swooping vocals and transcendent pop melodiesOver the past decade, 27-year-old Jenny Hollingworth...
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The 4x rule: Why some people’s DNA is more unstable than others
A large genetic study shows that many people carry DNA sequences that slowly expand as they get older. Common genetic variants can dramatically alter how fast this expansion happens, sometimes mult...
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Ukraine calls on allies to raise pressure as Russia fires Oreshnik missile
Kyiv labelled the use of the weapon close to the EU and NATO border a 'grave threat' to European security.
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Common food preservatives linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Foods that rely heavily on preservatives may be doing more than extending shelf life. In a large study spanning more than a decade, people with the highest intake of preservative additives were far...
sciencedaily.com
Wawrinka handed Australian Open wildcard in final season
Stan Wawrinka receives an Australian Open wildcard as he begins the final season of his career, but Australian Nick Kyrgios misses out.
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Russia hits Ukraine with rarely-used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes
It is only the second time Moscow has deployed the hypersonic ballistic missile, which was first used to hit Dnipro in November.
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‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows
Oceans absorb 90% of global heating, making them a stark indicator of the relentless march of the climate crisisThe world’s oceans absorbed colossal amounts of heat in 2025, setting yet another new...
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‘I haven’t mellowed my violence’: Park Chan-wook on cultural dominance, the capitalist endgame and why we can’t beat AI
His brutal movies put Korean cinema on the map. Now the director of Oldboy is back with a blistering satire about a man driven to murder after redundancyThe Korean wave is being feted around the wo...
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Week in wildlife: rare gorilla twins, racing camels and a psychedelic spider
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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The Oceans Just Keep Getting Hotter
For the eighth year in a row, the world’s oceans absorbed a record-breaking amount of heat in 2025. It was equivalent to the energy it would take to boil 2 billion Olympic swimming pools.
wired.com
Conservative lawmaker in Honduras injured after being hit with explosive
The incident underscores the tense political environment in Honduras in the wake of its contested presidential election.
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How will Chelsea play under new boss Rosenior?
What is Liam Rosenior's style of play and how might his Chelsea side shape up tactically?
bbc.com
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's Olympic players
The Lightning are up to No. 2 -- and are tops in players on Olympic rosters. Here's who each team will send.
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'I basically blacked out': Inside the 15-play drive that will forever live in Miami lore
Carson Beck's touchdown scramble capped an epic ending for the Hurricanes.
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Venezuela releases imprisoned opposition figures, which Trump says US requested
Venezuela released a number of imprisoned high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists, in what the government described as a gesture to "seek peace".
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Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack
Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.
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Street protests grow in Iran as the country faces an internet blackout
Protests across Iran are growing as thousands of people voice anger at the dire state of the country’s economy.
aljazeera.com
Macclesfield's 'massive occasion' tinged with sadness
Non-league Macclesfield host holders Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Saturday, 25 days after the death of their player Ethan McLeod.
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Transfer window weekly: Real Madrid open to Vinicius exit? Chelsea keen?
The winter transfer window is open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Inter eye Serie A center back
Manchester United and Inter Milan are interested in Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Sudan in need of urgent aid as it marks 1,000 days of war: NGOs
Fierce fighting and global funding cuts have pushed more than 33 million people towards starvation.
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How falcon thieves are targeting the UK’s protected birds
In this week’s newsletter: Conservationists have seen nests raided around the country to match demand from the Middle East• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereEarlier this...
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Belgrave Road by Manish Chauhan review – a tender tale of love beyond borders
This poignant debut about two strangers who fall in love offers a powerful portrait of the lived realities of immigrants in Britain“Love is not an easy thing … It’s both the disease and the me...
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In Search of Youkali album review – Katie Bray is outstanding in this voyage around Weill
Bray/Vann/Grainger/Schofield(Chandos)The easy fluency of Bray and pianist William Vann guides us through familiar and less well known Kurt Weill songs with the haunting Youkali as the lodestar on o...
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The NFL's oldest rivalry resumes as playoffs begin
The NFL welcomes the latest instalment of its oldest rivalry as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears collide in a rare blockbuster playoff clash on Saturday night.
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Pierce Brosnan, Prince Naz and the embrace that never happened
When Prince Naseem Hamed met actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead-up to a new film, it brought back thoughts of a reconciliation with trainer Brendan Ingle that never happened.
bbc.com
Swinney would send Scots troops to Ukraine if peace agreed
The first minister also warned that the post-war peace in western Europe could be under threat.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,415
These are the key developments from day 1,415 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes
It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.
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Why is Trump interested in Greenland? Look to the thawing Arctic ice | Gaby Hinsliff
Forecasts suggest that global heating could create a shortcut from Asia to North America, and new routes for trading, shipping – and attackAnother week, another freak weather phenomenon you’ve prob...
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‘A colossal own goal’: Trump’s exit from global climate treaties will have little effect outside US
For much of the last 30 years, the rest of the world has been forced to persevere with climate action in the face of US intransigenceOutrage as Trump withdraws from key UN climate treaty along with...
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Exhaust pipe position affects how much air pollution we breathe, research finds
Cars that emit fumes closer to pavement result in pedestrians experiencing 40% more pollutionSome vehicles are much more polluting than others and the design of exhaust pipes could affect how much...
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Syria live: Ceasefire in Aleppo after at least 22 killed since Tuesday
Syria's Defence Ministry has announced a ceasefire in Aleppo neighbourhoods after fighting killed 22 people.
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Is the Eastern Mediterranean becoming Israel’s new front against Turkiye?
Turkiye closely monitoring Israel’s regional manoeuvres in the Eastern Mediterranean as tensions widen.
aljazeera.com
Country diary: Mermaid’s purses bring riches to the beach | Tom Allan
North Sands, Salcombe, Devon: They’re my daughter’s favourite find, and I’ve never seen such a concentration. These ones have only just hatchedIt’s two hours to high tide, and the beach has been re...
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‘We just sit and cry’: Gaza’s cancer patients die waiting for treatment
Gaza cancer deaths triple as doctors say Israel allows entry of 'chocolates and chips" but blocks chemotherapy drugs.
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Inside Myanmar’s Gilded Capital, Empty Streets and Moldy Corners
An empty road in front of decommissioned tanks at the Defense Services Museum complex in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, the day after a vote in December.
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How to AI-proof your job
The data suggests soft skills more than quantitative competency equal success in a rapidly changing labour market
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‘There’s serendipity to my story’: Emmylou Harris on Gram Parsons, her garlanded career – and her dog rescue centre
Ahead of her final European tour, the US songwriter discusses her unlikely life as a country star, seeking advice from Pete Seeger – and why retirement isn’t on the cards just yetWhen Emmylou Harri...
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The new era of resource imperialism
Trump’s military actions in Venezuela show how US foreign policy has become geared towards securing access to energy and critical minerals
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Ganges Delta Under a Winter Shroud of Fog
Low clouds blanketed the delta while parallel cloud bands rolled over the Bay of Bengal during a January cold wave.
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Brazil’s President Lula vetoes bill to trim Bolsonaro prison sentence
The opposition-controlled Congress voted in December to pass a bill that would reduce Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence.
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Watch: Buildings in Tehran set on fire as demonstrations spread across Iran
In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.
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ICE Agent Who Reportedly Shot Renee Good Was a Firearms Trainer, Per Testimony
Jonathan Ross told a federal court in December about his professional background, including “hundreds” of encounters with drivers during enforcement actions, according to testimony obtained by WIRED.
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Venezuela Mourns the Dozens Who Died in U.S. Operation
Friends and family at the burial of Rosa Elena González, 80, who was killed during the U.S. raid to capture Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro.
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Miami's Lewis encourages Lacy, resilient Rebels
Hurricanes great Ray Lewis pulled Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy aside after Thursday night's CFP semifinal, offering advice that reinforced the values of a Rebels team that never quit.
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Stanford’s AI spots hidden disease warnings that show up while you sleep
Stanford researchers have developed an AI that can predict future disease risk using data from just one night of sleep. The system analyzes detailed physiological signals, looking for hidden patter...
sciencedaily.com
Protests sweep Iran despite internet shutdown as state TV warns of casualties
Iranian protesters shouted and marched through the streets into Friday morning, despite Iran's theocracy cutting off the nation from the internet and international telephone calls.
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Iran's supreme leader says protesters are 'ruining their own streets' to please Trump
Iran's supreme leader signaled Friday that security forces would crack down on protesters after they screamed from windows and marched through the streets overnight, directly challenging U.S. Presi...
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Venezuela Mourns the Dozens Who Died in U.S. Operation
Friends and family at the burial of Rosa Elena González, 80, who was killed during the U.S. raid to capture Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro.
nytimes.com
Coral reefs have a hidden daily rhythm scientists just discovered
Coral reefs appear to run a daily timetable for microscopic life in nearby waters. Scientists found that microbial populations above reefs rise and fall over the course of a single day, shaped by f...
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'How do we look Indian?': Student's killing puts spotlight on racism in India
The murder of Anjel Chakma has triggered protests in India and revived demands for an anti-racism law.
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Trump says he doesn’t need international law amid aggressive US policies
UN rapporteur tells Al Jazeera she is concerned that the world may be returning to an 'age of imperialism'.
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Inside CES 2026’s “physical AI” takeover
After years of chatbots and image generators, AI is finally leaving the screen. At CES 2026, that shift became impossible to ignore. The annual tech showcase in Las Vegas was dominated b...
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Merck in talks to buy cancer drugmaker Revolution Medicines for up to $32bn
US company is attempting to acquire the maker of a new treatment for pancreatic cancer
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CFP semifinal takeaways: Carson Beck, Miami deliver heart-stopping win
The Hurricanes came through when it mattered most, beating Ole Miss in a back-and-forth classic.
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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 and previews from...
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Iran Is Cut Off From Internet as Protests Calling for Regime Change Intensify
A woman checking her phone in Tehran in October.
nytimes.com
The New Imperial Age
Trump, Venezuela, and a century-old vision of American power.
foreignaffairs.com
Total Defense for an Era of Total War
How to protect the vulnerable American home front.