Deposed Shah’s Son Hopes Trump Will Put Iran Regime ‘Down for Good’
Demonstrators in Austria displayed images of Reza Pahlavi during a rally on Sunday in support of nationwide protests in Iran.
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Famed Nigerian Author Blames Death of Toddler Son on Negligent Care
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at her home in Maryland in February.
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Man Utd to accelerate appointment after meetings with Carrick and Solskjaer
Manchester United are expected to accelerate the process of appointing a new interim head coach, with further detailed talks planned before a final decision is made between Michael Carrick and Ole...
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Mass Protests in Iran and Trump’s Threats
A question now hangs over the country: Is Iran the next target of an emboldened U.S. president?
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Ulster awarded win from Cheetahs postponement
Ulster are awarded a 28-0 win and maximum points as the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) confirmed Sunday's Challenge Cup match against the Cheetahs in the Netherlands will not be rescheduled.
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Jirdes Winther Baxter, 101, Dies; Last Survivor of Epidemic in Alaska
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.
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‘Hundreds’ more agents head to Minnesota, homeland security secretary says
Increased federal enforcement in state follows widespread protests after ICE officer killed woman in her car
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West Brom appoint former Man Utd coach Ramsay as new boss
West Bromwich Albion have appointed former Manchester United first-team coach Eric Ramsay as their new head coach.
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Richard Codey, Long-Serving New Jersey Politician, Dies at 79
Richard Codey was the 53rd governor of New Jersey and regularly served as acting governor in the early 2000s.
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How volatile is the situation in Iran?
The country has been rocked by two weeks of widespread protests since the currency collapsed.
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How could Bradley's injury impact Northern Ireland?
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley will miss March's World Cup play-offs with a knee injury, but just how could his absence impact Northern Ireland?
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Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking FA Cup weekend
If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season's record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence.
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After Maduro: Is the US driving global instability?
Risk analyst Ian Bremmer argues that the US is undoing the global system that it built over decades.
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3,000 jobs at risk unless MoD signs helicopter order, sources say
Skilled workers at Leonardo Helicopters fear it will close Yeovil site if Ministry of Defence delays awarding contractThe UK’s last military helicopter factory must land a long-awaited order from t...
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Chelsea kick off new year by thrashing West Ham
Chelsea begin the new year with an impressive victory over West Ham in visiting manager Rita Guarino's first match in the Women's Super League.
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49ers' Kittle carted off field with Achilles injury
George Kittle suffered an injury to his right Achilles in Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Eagles.
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Slashing jury trials could clear courts backlog within a decade, says Lammy
Exclusive: Lord chancellor urges MPs to back judge-only trials in thousands of criminal cases in England and WalesThe backlog of nearly 80,000 trials clogging up the court system could be cleared w...
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Google removes AI Overviews for certain medical queries
This follows an investigation by the Guardian that found Google AI Overviews offering misleading information in response to some health-related queries.
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Sudan's government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war
The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.
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Substitute Gordon, 43, produces save of season to keep Hearts beating
Craig Gordon, 43 years young, having not played since Scotland's World Cup qualification heroics over Denmark, produces the save of the season to earn Hearts victory.
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Maestre wants London City players to match his ambition
Eder Maestre challenges London City Lionesses players to match his ambition after his managerial tenure with the Women's Super League club begins with a drab goalless draw against Liverpool.
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National Portrait Gallery removes impeachment references next to Trump photo
A new portrait of President Trump is on display at the National Portrait Gallery's "America's Presidents" exhibition. Text accompanying the portrait removes references to Trump's impeachments.
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Controversy! Fernandez sees goal ruled out after VAR review!
Emmanuel Fernandez's disallowed goal for Rangers was ruled out after a VAR review against Aberdeen.
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U.S. Figure Skating finalizes Olympic squad of 16
World champions Ilia Malinin and the ice dance duo of Madison Chock and Evan Bates will anchor one of the strongest U.S. figure skating teams in history when they head to Italy for the Milan Cortin...
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Senior Labour MPs urge government to ban cryptocurrency political donations
Campaign groups argue online transactions ‘present real risks to our democracy’ as it is hard to trace their true sourceDowning Street has been urged to ban political donations in cryptocurrency by...
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Erich von Däniken, Who Claimed Aliens Visited Earth, Dies at 90
Mr. von Däniken’s first and most successful books sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and inspired documentaries, comic books and a movie.
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Germany’s double standard on peaceful protests
Germany’s double standard on peaceful protests
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With no manager, Manchester United continue to sink to new lows
In a season full of lows, Manchester United's early FA Cup exit only deepens their misery, denying them any chance of silverware this season.
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‘Spectacular! World class!’ | Gordon makes STUNNING last gasp match-winning save!
Hearts substitute goalkeeper Craig Gordon makes 'world class' match-winning save against Dundee.
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Draft ‘Farage clause’ would ensure EU not out of pocket if Reform UK wins election
Termination clause is a stark reminder of EU’s colossal fund to help member states cope with BrexitThe EU is reportedly demanding guarantees the UK will compensate the bloc if a future government r...
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Kohli surpasses Sangakkara to become second-highest international run-scorer
Virat Kohli became the second highest run-scorer in all forms of international cricket as he helped steer India to a four-wicket win in the first ODI against New Zealand.
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LIVE: Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico Supercopa final
Follow our live build-up with team news coverage before our live text commentary stream of Spain's Super Cup final.
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Champions Cup: Northampton thrashed by Bordeaux in final repeat
Northampton Saints were brought back down to earth after they suffered a 50-28 loss away to Champions Cup holders Bordeaux in a repeat of last season's final.
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Champions Cup: Northampton thrashed by Bordeaux in final repeat
Northampton Saints were brought back down to earth after they suffered a 50-28 loss away to Champions Cup holders Bordeaux in a repeat of last season's final.
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Syrian Military Takes Aleppo Neighborhoods After Clashes With Kurds
Soldiers of the Syrian army in Aleppo on Saturday, following clashes between government forces and a Kurdish fighters.
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Bob Weir was a songwriting powerhouse for the Grateful Dead – and the chief custodian of their legacy
‘The Kid’s jazz-influenced rhythm guitar made him utterly integral to the Dead and his later collaborations solidified the band’s influence over latter-day alt-rock• Bob Weir, co-founder of rock gr...
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Indonesia and Malaysia block Grok over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes
Indonesian officials said Saturday that they are temporarily blocking access to xAI’s chatbot Grok.
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Google announces a new protocol to facilitate commerce using AI agents
Google said that merchants can now offer discounts to users directly in AI mode results
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Sudan announces government’s return to Khartoum from wartime capital
Army-aligned government returns to the capital, which was quickly overrun by the RSF in the early days of war in 2023.
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Iran protests live: Tehran says it will hit back at US, Israel if attacked
Iranian president calls for unity as protests triggered by an economic crisis escalate into the worst unrest in years.
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Poland beat Switzerland for debut United Cup title
Poland battle back to beat Switzerland 2-1 in the United Cup final in Sydney to win the mixed-gender tournament for the first time.
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What will new signing Chukwuani bring to Rangers?
Defensive midfielder Tochi Chukwuani joins Rangers on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
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Panthers LT Ekwonu (knee) to miss 6-12 months
Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee in Saturday's playoff loss. With a recovery time of 6-12 months, coach Dave Canales said the injury...
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GB's McColgan regains European 10km record - a week after losing it
Great Britain's Eilish McColgan has regained the European Women's 10km record - a week after it was snatched from her by Belgium's Jana Van Lent.
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Coveted portal WR Coleman transfers to Texas
Cam Coleman, the No. 2 player in ESPN's transfer portal rankings who had 708 receiving yards and five TDs for Auburn last season, has committed to Texas.
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Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding
Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration.
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A Ghost in Your Ear review – truly terrifying ‘headphone horror’
Hampstead Theatre, LondonWith shades of MR James and Inside No 9 Jamie Armitage’s innovative recording studio haunting is a good old-fashioned fairground-ride chillerThe trigger warning at the star...
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Iran’s Pezeshkian pledges economic overhaul amid spiralling protests
President strikes conciliatory tone but accuses US and Israel of fuelling unrest that has killed dozens.
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‘It’s more productive than doomscrolling’: film-maker Ben Wheatley on his secret life as musician Dave Welder
While playing with nine-figure Hollywood budgets, the Kill List and Meg 2 director has become a prolific music producer. Next up is his experimental film, BulkDave Welder may just be the most proli...
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Poland win United Cup as Bencic misses out on perfect tournament
Poland secured a maiden United Cup title at last after snapping Switzerland star Belinda Bencic's nine-match winning streak at the mixed-gender team tournament in Australia.
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Excessive screen time limits vocabulary of toddlers, experts warn
Children aged two with highest screen use can say significantly fewer words, finds UK government researchExcessive screen time is damaging toddlers’ ability to speak, the government has warned as i...
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Orphans review – oddball hostage power play is a peculiar gem
Jermyn Street theatre, LondonAn outstanding cast grapple with this revival of Lyle Kessler’s 80s set drama but the play feels incomplete with too many threads remaining unresolvedThe quietly intimi...
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'What a catch!' - Rams avoid playoff upset with 38 seconds remaining
Colby Parkinson scores a touchdown with 38 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Rams leave it late to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 to avoid a playoff upset.
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Medvedev defeats Nakashima to win Brisbane trophy ahead of Australian Open
Former world No 1 overcomes Brandon Nakashima in straight sets to stake his claim as an Australian Open contender.
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The off-ramps are narrowing for Iran’s regime
Faced with large protests and external pressure, ruling elites need domestic reform and a grand bargain with Washington
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Liverpool's Bradley out for season with knee injury
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a significant knee injury, involving damage to bone and ligament.
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Benin votes in key parliamentary, local polls a month after thwarted coup
Elections take place weeks after foiled coup attempt that shook the country.
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Why pleasure is the key to self-improvement
Forget puritanical self-discipline – the way to really make a new habit stick is to lace it with instant gratificationLike many people, I spent New Year’s Eve making a list of the goals I want to a...
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The UK needs a detox from fiscal turmoil
Budget speculation dominated much of 2025. The chancellor’s New Year’s resolution should be to avoid a repeat in 2026
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Liverpool's Bradley to miss rest of season with significant knee injury
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley will miss the rest of the season with a significant knee injury sustained in Thursday's goalless draw at Arsenal.
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Bears win first playoff game in over 15 years in comeback thriller
The Chicago Bears secure their first playoff win in 15 years with a stunning 31-27 comeback against the Green Bay Packers.
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The UK’s high streets have reached a tipping point – and Reform will reap the benefits | John Harris
When even Poundland and charity shops are closing, we’re near a point of no return. But there is hopeOver Christmas, thousands of people must have had much the same experience: a trip to see friend...
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Al Jazeera reports from rebel-held Myanmar during disputed election
A second round of voting has been held in Myanmar’s controversial election.
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Israel kills Palestinian in Hebron, raids Nablus, East Jerusalem wedding
Killing comes amid record Israeli violence and settlement expansion across the occupied West Bank.
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Is the US War Powers Act unconstitutional, as President Trump says?
Lawmakers push back after Trump claims the War Powers law is unconstitutional following US military action in Venezuela.
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Fourth Palestinian baby freezes to death in Gaza since November
Gaza infant freezes to death as doctors battle power cuts and displaced families struggle to survive in flooded tents.
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McColgan reclaims European 10km record in Valencia
Briton Eilish McColgan reclaims her women's European 10km record by winning in Valencia in a time of 30 minutes seven seconds.
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Week in pictures: From Israeli strikes in Gaza City to fighting in Syria
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
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UK wants ‘peaceful transition’ of power in Iran, says minister
Heidi Alexander calls for end to violence while Tory leader says she would ‘not have an issue’ with regime changeThe UK wants to see a “peaceful transition” of power in Iran, a cabinet minister has...
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Iran says dozens of officers killed as protesters defy government crackdown
Parliament speaker warns US against any attack after Trump threatens military strikes amid nationwide protests.
aljazeera.com
Trump Threats and Venezuela Strike Leave Mexico Agonizing Over How to Respond
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has tried to thread a narrow diplomatic needle in the aftermath of the U.S. strike in Venezuela.
nytimes.com
A Russian Videographer Reveals How Putin Shapes the Next Generation
“I’m just standing there filming and I understand that what’s getting into the camera isn’t just a lesson, but history,” Pavel Talankin said.
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Rallies across US after ICE agent kills Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis
Protests erupt after ICE agent fatally shoots mother of three, fuelling anger at Trump's hardline immigration crackdown.
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Aryna Sabalenka wins Brisbane title ahead of Australian Open
World no 1 becomes back-to-back champion at the Brisbane International with a straight-sets victory over Marta Kostyuk.
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Tories would ban under-16s from social media, says Badenoch – UK politics live
Opposition leader says a future Conservative government would ban phones in schools, as teachers’ union also backs social media banGeraldine McKelvie is a senior correspondent at the GuardianOne of...
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Iran warns US against intervention
Civil unrest poses biggest threat to the Islamic republic in years
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Sabalenka beats Kostyuk to win third Brisbane title
World number one Aryna Sabalenka prepares for the Australian Open with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Marta Kostyuk to win a third Brisbane International title.
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Sabalenka goes back-to-back in Brisbane after not dropping set all week
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka captured back-to-back Brisbane International titles as she avoided becoming Marta Kostyuk's latest top-10 scalp in Sunday's final.
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Newly discovered coffee compounds beat diabetes drug in lab tests
Roasted coffee may do more than wake you up—it could help control blood sugar. Researchers discovered several new coffee compounds that inhibit α-glucosidase, a key enzyme linked to type 2 diabetes...
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Politics chat: Lawmakers push back on Venezuela, ICE shooting sparks protests
A change in U.S. posture, following its military operation last weekend in Venezuela, as President Trumps talks about selling Venezuela's oil and the U.S. taking control of Greenland.
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Local voting officials are preparing for possible federal interference in the midterms
Will this year's midterm elections be fair? It seems like a simple question, but many state and local voting officials from both parties are worried about the possibility of federal interference.
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Stopping wars or waging them?
We compare and contrast Trump’s bid for a peacemaker legacy with the military strikes launched during his second term.
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A new theory of gravity could explain cosmic acceleration without dark energy
The accelerating expansion of the universe is usually explained by an invisible force known as dark energy. But a new study suggests this mysterious ingredient may not be necessary after all. Using...
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Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels have sparked Patriots' playoff resurgence
The young QB quickly formed a bond with the returning OC, and it took the Patriots to the playoffs (8 p.m. ET).
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Myanmar’s military holds second phase of elections amid civil war
Polls have opened in 100 townships across the country, with the military claiming 52 percent turnout in the first round.
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Lloyds CEO Charlie Nunn latest banking boss in line for huge bonus hike
Barclays, HSBC and NatWest shareholders already approved big pay rises after post Brexit loosening of remuneration rulesLloyds Banking Group boss, Charlie Nunn, could be in line for a maximum annua...
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Calls for SMA screening ignored before Jesy Nelson campaign, say families
For those who have spent years trying to raise awareness, Wes Streeting’s intervention is ‘bittersweet’When former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson announced her twins had been diagnosed with spinal mus...
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Bears complete stunning final-quarter comeback to defeat Packers
The Chicago Bears secured their first playoff win in 15 years after a stunning late fightback saw them beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 and reach the Divisional Round.
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Smith becomes latest British world champion after superb knockout win
Dalton Smith became Britain's latest boxing world champion after knocking out Subriel Matias in the fifth round in Brooklyn to claim the WBC light-welterweight title.
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Israeli forces raid Palestinian wedding in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli forces raided a Palestinian wedding ceremony in occupied East Jerusalem, firing live bullets and stun grenades.
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Briton Smith stuns Matias to become world champion
Britain's Dalton Smith stuns champion Subriel Matias with a fifth-round stoppage to claim the WBC light-welterweight title in New York.
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A ghost town votes in Myanmar election’s second phase
Hpapun was once a bustling town with its own airport. Now it's empty and Sunday's election there is meaningless.
aljazeera.com
Blakstad starts at Spurs with unfinished WSL business
Tottenham's new signing Julie Blakstad is aiming to make her mark on the Women's Super League second time around after a difficult spell with Manchester City.
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Transfer rumors, news: Bruno Fernandes linked with Man United exit
Bruno Fernandes reportedly wants out at Manchester United this summer and Bernardo Silva is in talks with Galatasaray. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray as Elections Loom
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh in New Delhi in 2024. Ms. Hasina was ousted by a protest movement and fled to India, which has since been c...
nytimes.com
Why men should really be reading more fiction
Novels require a kind of attention that the modern world is steadily eroding
ft.com
EU demands ‘Farage clause’ as part of Brexit reset talks with Britain
Brussels wants insurance in the event that Reform UK wins the next election
ft.com
US corporate bond sales hit $95bn in busiest week since Covid pandemic
Companies in new year borrowing rush ahead of expected glut of issuance to fund AI-related spending
ft.com
The good news in the UK’s rising unemployment rate
The increase is not wholly driven by job cuts and a rise in labour supply is a net positive for businesses
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Last Kurdish forces leave Aleppo after ceasefire deal reached
The deal was announced in the early hours of Sunday morning after a week of violent clashes.
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Iran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll rises
Iran's parliament speaker warned the U.S. military and Israel would be "legitimate targets" if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump.
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A room full of flu patients and no one got sick
In a striking real-world experiment, flu patients spent days indoors with healthy volunteers, but the virus never spread. Researchers found that limited coughing and well-mixed indoor air kept viru...
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Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night
A still from video shared on social media on Friday that has been verified by The New York Times showing crowds around an open fire in Tehran, Iran’s capital.
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Potholes map rates council road repair progress
Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England.
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This wild fruit is getting a CRISPR makeover
Scientists have used CRISPR to give the goldenberry a modern makeover, shrinking the plant by about a third and making it easier to farm. Goldenberries are tasty and nutritious but notoriously unru...
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'I had no electricity for six months': American families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
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Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes
Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year's ceremony.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,417
These are the key developments from day 1,417 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78
Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.
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Venezuela’s New Leader Enlists U.S. Troops to Bring a Rogue Ship Back
Delcy Rodríguez, the interim leader of Venezuela, in the country’s capital, Caracas, on Monday.
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When the oceans died and life changed forever
A rapid climate collapse during the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction devastated ocean life and reshuffled Earth’s ecosystems. In the aftermath, jawed vertebrates gained an unexpected edge by survivi...
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Rams score in final minute to beat Panthers in NFL playoffs
Colby Parkinson's touchdown with 38 seconds to play silenced the Carolina Panthers crowd as the Los Angeles Rams escaped with a 34-31 victory to advance to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs...
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Bears roar back for first playoff win in 15 years
Quarterback Caleb Williams came through in his playoff debut, throwing a go-ahead, 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining, and the Chicago Bears rallied from an 18-point deficit to...
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Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78
Bob Weir performing with the Grateful Dead at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island in 1979. Over a career that spanned more than 60 years, Mr. Weir helped shape the sound of American rock and became a co...
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Succession creator Jesse Armstrong says he struggles with impostor syndrome
Award-winning screenwriter tells Desert Island Discs that success has not silenced self-doubtThe award-winning screenwriter Jesse Armstrong has said a writers’ room can feel like “walking on the mo...
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Ban social media for under-16s, top teaching union urges UK government
NASUWT says evidence growing that unregulated access affects behaviour in school and harms mental healthOne of the UK’s biggest teaching unions has called on the government to ban social media for...