Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-01-12

NASA, SpaceX Invite Media to Watch Crew-12 Launch to Space Station

Media accreditation is open for the launch of NASA’s 12th rotational mission of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts to the International Space Station for a science e...

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Starmer and Reeves talk up the UK’s economic prospects ahead of Davos

British ministers aim to secure foreign investment at the World Economic Forum

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A Quarter Century in Orbit: Science Shaping Life on Earth and Beyond

For more than 25 years, humans have lived and worked continuously aboard the International Space Station, conducting research that is transforming life on Earth and shaping the future of exploratio...

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Starmer tells Labour MPs his foreign trips can help fix cost-of-living crisis

Prime minister tells parliamentary party that ‘being in the room’ for trade and defence talks will boost UK economyKeir Starmer has defended his frequent trips out of the country to Labour MPs, att...

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Why Amazon bought Bee, an AI wearable

Amazon explains where its wearable Bee fits in and whether it will merge with Alexa.

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Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is launching its own AI infrastructure initiative

Meta is ramping up its efforts to build out its AI capacity.

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Australia great Healy to retire after India series

Australia captain Alyssa Healy will retire following India's upcoming tour after a trophy-laden 15-year career that has seen her win eight World Cups.

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NASA Invites Media to Cover Artemis Mission from Johnson Space Center

Media accreditation is open to attend Artemis II mission activities at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Johnson is where flight controllers in mission control will manage the test flight aft...

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The Global Cost of Futzing With the Fed

If President Trump succeeds in gaining control of the Federal Reserve, it could have ripple effects beyond U.S. borders.

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DoJ’s probe into Powell galvanises Fed leaders to repel Trump attacks

Central bank chair could stay on board beyond this year in effort to protect central bank’s independence

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Mamdani backs striking NYC nurses, denounces hospital bosses’ pay

Nearly 15,000 nurses walked off their jobs at major New York City hospitals in a health care strike.

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Trump administration says still considering military strikes on Iran

The White House says that US could carry out air strikes against Iran but would prefer diplomatic solution.

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Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House

Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted.

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Anthropic announces Claude for Healthcare following OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health reveal

Anthropic's Claude for Healthcare is unveiled about a week after OpenAI announced its ChatGPT Health product.

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US prosecutors open investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the new investigation is a pretext to undermine the bank’s independence.

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Iranian FM Araghchi warns Iran ready for war if US wants to ‘test’ it

Foreign minister says he hopes Washington will choose ‘wise option’ of dialogue after Trump threatens US intervention.

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Pebble founder says his new company is ‘not a startup’

Pebble's founder talks about how his new company is doing things differently.

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Koepka to make PGA return in January under new scheme

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka will make his comeback on the PGA Tour in January under a new returning member programme, following his departure from LIV Golf.

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Cascarino denied WSL debut because of earring

West Ham's new signing Estelle Cascarino was denied a chance to make her Women's Super League debut because of an earring.

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World Court Hears Groundbreaking Genocide Case Against Myanmar

The International Court of Justice began hearing the genocide case against Myanmar, in The Hague, on Monday.

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Koepka's dramatic PGA Tour return explained: How has he been punished?

Brooks Koepka being welcomed back to the PGA Tour will divide opinion within the golfing world, but why has he been allowed to return after leaving LIV Golf and what does it mean for the sport?

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Skeleton race controversy: Canada defends move amid sabotage claims

Canada has launched a robust defence against accusations it deliberately withdrew four athletes from a skeleton race, a move that dashed eventual winner Katie Uhlaender's hopes of qualifying for th...

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Conservative defections risk making Reform UK into Tory party 2.0

Nadhim Zahawi’s ministerial experience is badly needed by Nigel Farage but it comes with his ex-party’s tainted brandIn the death throes of Boris Johnson’s government in the summer of 2022, Nadhim...

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David Mitchell, Who Led Fight on Drug Prices, Dies at 75

David Mitchell at a news conference in Washington in 2022. His group, Patients for Affordable Drugs, is widely credited with the inclusion of an annual cap on medication prices in the Inflation Red...

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What a new law and an investigation could mean for Grok AI deepfakes

Elon Musk's chatbot is under fire for altering images of women to remove their clothes without their consent.

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Anthropic’s new Cowork tool offers Claude Code without the code

Built into the Claude Desktop app, Cowork lets users designate a specific folder where Claude can read or modify files, with further instructions given through the standard chat interface.

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Trump’s EPA plans to ignore health affects of air pollution

The Trump administration is planning to stop assigning value to human life when analyzing the costs and benefits of air pollution controls.

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Trump’s EPA plans to ignore health effects of air pollution

The Trump administration is planning to stop assigning value to human life when analyzing the costs and benefits of air pollution controls.

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Amazon says 97% of its devices can support Alexa+

Amazon is counting on its Alexa footprint to help it gain traction in the consumer AI race.

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World Snooker dismiss table concerns at Masters

World Snooker dismisses concerns over the standard of the table at the Masters saying it has found "no" issues.

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GoFundMe Ignores Own Rules by Hosting a Legal-Defense Fund for the ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good

The fundraiser for the ICE agent in the Renee Good killing has stayed online in seeming breach of GoFundMe’s own terms of service, prompting questions about selective enforcement.

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Koepka to make PGA Tour return THIS MONTH after dramatic new ruling

Brooks Koepka will make a sensational PGA Tour return before the end of January under the new Returning Member Program, following his departure from the LIV Golf League.

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2026 Civil Space Shortfall Ranking

NASA has identified a list of 32 technology shortfalls and invites you to give input on your critical technology needs using this feedback mechanism. Whether you’re part of the space technology com...

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NASA Welcomes Portugal as 60th Artemis Accords Signatory

Portugal is the latest nation to sign the Artemis Accords alongside 59 other countries in a commitment to advancing principles for the responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond with NAS...

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New Lord Speaker announced as Lord Michael Forsyth

Peers had a choice between Lord Forsyth and ex-ballet dancer Baroness Deborah Bull in a vote earlier this month.

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Portuguese Empire: Ports and Profits

Portugal’s global trading empire - from fortified ports to faith-fuelled profits - across Africa, Brazil, and Asia.

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Tupac Shakur Orioles bobblehead to debut against Athletics

The legendary musician lived in Baltimore from 1984-88 and studied at Baltimore School of the Arts.

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Step forward, Nadhim Zahawi: the latest, highest-profile rat to flee the Tory ship

As a member of Reform, Nadhim was adamant he had more to give. Even if none of us really wanted him Here’s a thought: try to name a former Conservative MP that Nigel Farage wouldn’t accept as a mem...

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Nigel Farage and Nadhim Zahawi’s social media posts reveal history of enmity

Reform UK’s newest recruit said in 2015 he would be frightened to live in a Britain run by the party’s leaderThe former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi, has been unveiled by Nigel Farage as R...

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NASA Stennis Engineer Proud to Serve During NASA’s Return to the Moon

Richard Wear calls it an honor to be working at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, during a historic time as NASA prepares to send astronauts around the Moon for the first...

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Archaeologists Find Large Roman Villa Under Deer Park in Wales

The unexpected discovery of a well-preserved and fortified villa in Margam Park in South Wales sheds new light on the Roman occupation there, an expert said.

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Developers have made $550 billion on Apple’s App Store since 2008

Apple says its services had a "record-breaking year," as Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple Pay also soared.

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'Miracle baby' born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25

Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

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Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, guitarist for rock band Black Midi, dies aged 26

Family statement said musician died ‘after a long battle with his mental health’Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, the guitarist who was a member of acclaimed British experimental rock band Black Midi, has d...

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Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says

An increase in the use of long-range weapons by Russia has led to more casualties in Ukraine, according to a UN monitor.

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Manager Alonso leaves Real Madrid as Arbeloa takes charge

Xabi Alonso leaves his position as Real Madrid manager after just eight months in charge.

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UK to bring into force law this week to tackle Grok AI deepfakes

The technology secretary said it would be illegal for companies to supply the tools designed to make them.

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Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri

Apple and Google have embarked on a non-exclusive, multi-year partnership that will involve Apple using Gemini models and Google cloud technology for future foundational models.

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Paramount files lawsuit against Warner Bros. amidst controversial Netflix merger

Paramount has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, demanding greater financial disclosure regarding Netflix's $82.7 billion acquisition.

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NASCAR restores 'Chase' championship format

NASCAR will return to a 10-race championship format that closely resembles the first iteration introduced 22 years ago.

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Why London’s lowest murder rate in more than a decade is drawing attention

Data for 2025 will be good news for the Met and the mayor Sadiq Khan as they bat away claims of a lawless city• Capital’s murder rate drops to lowest in more than a decadeThe number of murders in L...

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Olympics FEUD! Team USA accuse Canada coach of rigging skeleton qualy event

Sky Sports correspondent Geraint Hughes explains why the head coach of Canada's skeleton team is being accused by USA of manipulating an event, which has led to Team US skeleton legend Katie Uhlaen...

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Hargreaves Lansdown hires Vanguard executive as new boss

Matt Benchener to replace Richard Flint as boss of UK’s biggest ‘DIY’ investment site

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A New Jersey lawsuit shows how hard it is to fight deepfake porn

For more than two years, an app called ClothOff has been terrorizing young women online — and it’s been maddeningly difficult to stop. The app has been taken down from the two major app stores and...

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What we know about Iran's protests and the crackdown

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent, Caroline Hawley, looks into the latest events unfolding in Iran. Long Synopsis

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Trump moved GOP foreign policy from neo-con to America First to the 'Donroe Doctrine'

President Trump is ushering in yet another iteration of GOP foreign policy with his latest moves.

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‘Her time has come’: did Mondrian owe his success to a crossdressing lesbian artist who lived in a Cornish cove?

Piet Mondrian found fame, glory and fortune with his grid-like paintings filled with basic colours. But did many of his ideas came from Marlow Moss? Our writer celebrates an extraordinary British t...

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Man jailed for injuring Aberdeen player after throwing seat

A football fan who left his own player with a "severe injury" after throwing part of a seat during a Scottish Premiership football match has been jailed for 18 months.

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Israel considers plan to expand settlement in occupied East Jerusalem

Israeli municipal authorities are discussing plans to advance an illegal settlement in occupied East Jerusalem.

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Owner of Swiss Bar Where 40 Died Is Ordered to Jail as a Flight Risk

The police on Jan. 2 outside Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where a fire had swept through New Year’s celebrations.

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NASCAR restores 'Chase' championship format

NASCAR will return to a 10-race championship format that closely resembles the very first iteration introduced 22 years ago.

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Injured Bradley can still influence NI - Craigan

"Inspirational" injured defender Conor Bradley should still travel with Northern Ireland for March's World Cup play-off, believes Stephen Craigan.

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'I'd take him back in a heartbeat' - which players return to haunt their former clubs?

After Brighton's Danny Welbeck scored again against Manchester United on Sunday, who has the best record against their former clubs in the Premier League era?

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Weather tracker: Canada issues warnings for freezing rain, heavy snow and strong winds

Severe weather, driven by two low-pressure systems merging, is expected to bring power outages and hazardous road conditionsAtlantic Canada is under widespread weather warnings for snow, freezing r...

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Últimos preparativos para la primera misión tripulada a la Luna con la campaña Artemis de la NASA

Read this article in English here. Conforme la NASA se acerca al lanzamiento del vuelo de prueba Artemis II, la agencia pronto llevará por primera vez su cohete Sistema de Lanzamiento Espacial...

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Alphabet hits $4tn valuation on AI hopes

Latest Gemini artificial intelligence model has fuelled investor optimism over competitiveness with OpenAI’s ChatGPT

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Imprisoned hunger striker linked to Palestine Action tells friend: ‘I’m dying’

Francesca Nadin visited Heba Muraisi, 31, in a Wakefield prison at the weekend and says ‘her body is shutting down’A prisoner linked to Palestine Action who is on day 71 of a hunger strike has told...

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‘It feels so taboo’: Natalie Palamides on playing both halves of a toxic couple and her shocking next show

From laying eggs on stage to coaching the Clintons in clowning, the LA performer is full of surprises. She talks about bringing back her rollercoaster solo romcom Weer and the new project that terr...

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Complement-ARIE NAMs Reduction to Practice Challenge

Recent technological advances have set the stage for a renewed focus on human-based solutions called new approach methodologies (NAMs) that can complement, and in some cases replace, animal models...

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Irish's Freeman won't be charged after incident

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman will not be charged after being accused of battery following an incident at his son's high school wrestling match on Jan. 3.

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Sunrisers Leeds retain Brook and Carse for Hundred

Sunrisers Leeds retain England men's multi-format players Harry Brook and Brydon Carse for the 2026 edition of The Hundred with Daniel Vettori the franchise's new head coach.

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Nvidia and Microsoft back AI breakthrough for gene therapies

UK’s Basecamp Research uses species genomic sequence database to tackle cancers and superbugs

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Los Angeles police arrest man who drove through Iran protesters

LAPD say they are looking into “assault with a deadly weapon” charges after a drove truck through Iran protesters.

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Iran rejects Trump bomb threats after protest deaths

Violent protests and a fierce security crackdown have killed hundreds of people in Iran.

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Table tennis and Golden Globes: photos of the day – Monday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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Trump’s Envoy to India Offers Hope Amid a Strained Relationship

The new U.S. envoy to India, Sergio Gor, delivering a speech Monday at the embassy in New Delhi. President Trump has slapped punitive tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.

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West Ham reluctant to sell Paqueta amid interest

West Ham are reluctant to sanction a sale for Lucas Paqueta this month amid interest in the attacker from Brazil.

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How Iran’s economic pain sparked explosion of unrest

Iranians have suffered years of inflation, devaluation and stuttering growth

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A judge orders HHS to restore children's health funding as a lawsuit continues

The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children.

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NASA Bolsters Golden Age of Exploration with Technology Priorities

As NASA prepares for long-duration missions to the Moon that will pave the way for human exploration on Mars, the agency is tapping into America’s expanding space economy to help guide its st...

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Dina Powell McCormick to join Meta as president and vice-chair

Former deputy national security adviser in Donald Trump’s first term served on tech company’s board last year

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What we know about the protests sweeping Iran

Crackdown on protests in Iran has resulted in multiple deaths and an internet blackout.

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Harmattan AI raises $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation, becomes defense unicorn

French defense tech company Harmattan AI is now valued at $1.4 billion after raising a $200 million Series B round led by Dassault Aviation, which is best known for making the Rafale fighter jet.

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British Library acquires archive of rural life writer and essayist Ronald Blythe

Exclusive: Collection includes workbooks and index cards, and papers that show his research for bestseller AkenfieldOne hundred years of a unique literary rural life will be made available to reade...

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‘It’s embarrassing’: riders say time is up for fossil fuel sponsorship of heat-affected Tour Down Under

Cyclists prepare for Australia’s big race by training in extreme temperatures – and they’ve noticed a contradiction in the relationship with SantosGet our breaking news email, free app or daily new...

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‘A serious amount of rain’: central Queensland flooding could isolate some communities for months

‘I don’t think anyone realised how bad it would get,’ says one resident, who says she might need a boat or a helicopterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news em...

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The next Fed chair is . . . Donald Trump

A criminal investigation of Jay Powell is the latest in the reworking of the world’s most important financial institution

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Koepka returning to PGA Tour, 3 stars could follow

Brooks Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour as part of a new Returning Member Program, which would also allow three other stars from LIV Golf to come back.

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Michigan falls to 4, Vandy up to 10 in men's poll

Arizona earned 60 of 61 first-place votes to remain No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll. Michigan fell to No. 4 after suffering its first loss of the season, while unbeaten Vanderbilt moved into the top 10...

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Men's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Highlights, what's next for every team

Four of the five remaining undefeated teams make the top-10. What's next for all 25 teams in this week's poll?

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Carabao Cup semis live on Sky: Newcastle face new test as Semenyo key to Pep's plans

The Carabao Cup returns to Sky Sports this week for the first legs of the semi-finals.

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Cobden: 'It's a massive opportunity'

Harry Cobden talks to Mick Fitzgerald after being appointed as the new number one jockey for JP McManus.

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Jailed Venezuelan politician's son says Trump shouldn't be 'fooled' by pledge of prisoner releases

Ramón Guanipa's father was accused of treason for challenging the disputed 2024 presidential election result.

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Writers declare solidarity with prisoners on hunger strike for Palestine

Global writers and scholars have shown their support to hunger striking prisoners from the Palestine Action group.

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Hubble Spies Stellar Blast Setting Clouds Ablaze

This new NASA Hubble Space Telescope image captures a jet of gas from a forming star shooting across the dark expanse. The bright pink and green patches running diagonally through the image are HH...

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Are we overestimating the value of AI?

Billions are being poured into advancing AI, despite big losses. Is an AI bubble forming, and what happens if it bursts?

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Brutal, vibrant and creative: capturing the soul of Latin America in 100 photographs

The journalist Paulo Antonio Paranaguá uses images from the turbulent continent to weave a history of the region, covering colonisation, slavery and dictatorshipIts tumultuous past, marked by massa...

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Myanmar Rohingya genocide case begins at International Court

The UN’s top court is hearing a genocide case against Myanmar, accused of mass killings of Rohingya Muslims.

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X rated: Ofcom investigates Grok – podcast

Ofcom has launched an investigation into X over its AI tool Grok – but what does it mean when the platform is widely used by the government? Plus, Pippa and Kiran discuss Nadhim Zahawi’s defection...

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Gamecocks up to No. 2 in AP women's poll shuffle

South Carolina jumped to No. 2 in the AP women's basketball Top 25 poll after another week in which four of the top 10 teams lost.

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Women's AP Top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team

The new women's AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.

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McManus appoints Cobden as new retained rider

Harry Cobden will become the No 1 rider for leading owner JP McManus in Britain and Ireland from next season.

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Europe needs to think the unthinkable on Nato

Conflict over Greenland could destroy the transatlantic alliance, requiring a new European security treaty to replace it

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Displaced citizens without a vote Myanmar’s election

Many of the millions of people displaced by fighting in Myanmar won’t vote in elections held by a military government.

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How the rich are fuelling the climate crisis for everyone else

Billionaires own assets that emit more carbon in minutes than others do in lifetimes. The poor pay the cost.

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A 'new sport' with 'room to improve' - how is Baller League doing?

After the conclusion of Baller League UK season two, BBC Sport looks at how the six-a-side format is progressing.

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Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests

More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says.

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Truckin’ on: Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead’s 10 best recordings

From 46-minute jams to MTV video hits, here are the freedom-loving Dead guitarist and singer’s finest songs about ‘rainbows of sound’ and ‘enjoying the ride’• Bob Weir, co-founder of rock group the...

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When does McIlroy play next? Rory's confirmed 2026 schedule

Rory McIlroy will target more major success and further records during his 2026 schedule, having enjoyed the "best year" of his career during the previous campaign.

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It’s not ‘fantasy’: I know Nigel Farage abused people for their nationality – because I was one of them | Rickard Berg

I remember him as a racist, obnoxious bully, and his allegation that other ex-Dulwich boys and I are liars tells me he hasn’t changedThe new year has delivered a new position from Nigel Farage on t...

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Shares in US credit card issuers slide after Trump calls for 10% rate cap

White House’s demand for limit on what issuers can charge rattles investors

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'Welcome to the winners' circle' - Maye seals play-off debut victory

Drake Maye wins his first post-season game as his New England Patriots beat Justin Herbert's Los Angeles Chargers on Wildcard Weekend.

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Ofcom investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform's Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people.

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Former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK

Zahawi is the most senior former Conservative to join Nigel Farage’s partyUK politics live – latest updatesThe former Conservative chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK, Nigel Farage h...

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Four months and 40 hours later: my epic battle with 2025’s most difficult video game

When Hollow Knight: Silksong came out last summer I was in so much pain that I didn’t know if I’d be able to play it. Could a video game teach me anything new about suffering?Last year I became unc...

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The Storm Whale review – touching tale of a little leviathan’s surprise visit

Little Angel Studios, LondonTwo children’s books by Benji Davies are adapted for an attractive production that would benefit from a bit more raucous funWho wouldn’t like to be beside this seaside?...

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UK’s Ofcom investigating X over Grok’s sexualised AI images of women and children

Media regulator threatens chatbot with ban or multimillion-pound fine

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The pet I’ll never forget: Dory the 10kg rabbit, who saved me from a diabetic coma

My Flemish giant bunny loved chomping on carrots, computer cables and my skirting board – and being walked on a leash. When I suffered a medical emergency, she jumped into actionThe first time I sa...

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Why McLaren are more confident than rivals ahead of 2026 F1 season

Despite a total reset of Formula 1's regulations ahead of the 2026 season, reigning champions McLaren appear to be entering the sport's new era with more confidence than their expected main rivals.

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Iran Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate With U.S., Foreign Minister Says

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, in Beirut, Lebanon, last week. On Monday, he expressed an openness to negotiations with the United States.

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NLL Week 7 recap: Knighthawks defeat Bandits in western New York clash

Eight games dotted the NLL schedule in Week 7, including a statement win for Rochester.

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Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche

Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.

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Post your questions for Melissa Leo

The Oscar-winning actor – star of The Fighter, Frozen River, The Equalizer and now The Knife – will take on your questionsIt’s been quite the career for Melissa Leo, who has built an enviable reput...

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Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

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Brighton bring in All Blacks' chief Anthony

The All Blacks' high performance chief Mike Anthony is switching from rugby to football to join Premier League side Brighton.

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USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps signs with Denver

United States women's national team captain Lindsey Heaps is heading home in June, when she will return to the NWSL to join expansion side Denver Summit FC.

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Source: LeBron gets jersey patch honoring record

LeBron James' jersey will now feature a patch to celebrate his record-setting 23rd season, featuring a silhouette of his pregame chalk toss, sources told ESPN.

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‘A celebration of the carefree’: why Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers celebrating their favourite comfort watches is an ode to John Hughes’s 1980s classicIt’s hard to ignore a film’s message when the main character is addressing yo...

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‘Fear of the next deluge’: flood-scarred Britons join forces to demand help

As climate breakdown puts millions more people at flood risk, traumatised homeowners are finding common voiceDarren Ridley is always on high alert, constantly checking his phone for rain warnings –...

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The Weimar Republic Shaped the 20th Century. Can Today’s Leaders Avoid Its Fate?

The German National Theater in Weimar, Germany, where leaders met in 1919 to create a new national Constitution.

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Are You Dead?: The viral Chinese app for young people living alone

A new bleak-sounding app has been downloaded in droves by many youth who live by themselves - and fear dying alone.

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Tech secretary to make statement over X’s sexualised AI images – UK politics live

Liz Kendall had previously said that Ofcom must act ‘in days, not weeks’ after Grok merely made picture service available to paid subscribersGood morning. We are expecting developments this week in...

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Iran’s FM says ready for war or dialogue over US threats

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country is ready for war but also for dialogue.

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A hidden brain signal may reveal Alzheimer’s long before diagnosis

Researchers have discovered a brain activity pattern that can predict which people with mild cognitive impairment are likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Using a noninvasive brain scanning techn...

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UK threatens action against X over sexualised AI images of women and children

Government signals support for possible Ofcom intervention on Grok as scrutiny of X’s AI tool intensifiesBusiness live – latest updatesElon Musk’s X “is not doing enough to keep its customers safe...

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T20 World Cup ticket sales pass 2017 tournament total

Ticket sales for this year's Women's T20 World Cup in England pass the total for the 50-over tournament in 2017, with five months still to go until the first match.

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Australia festival faces mass boycott after dropping Palestinian author

About 100 writers and four board members quit Adelaide Festival after it barred author Randa Abdel-Fattah.

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The oxygen you breathe depends on a tiny ocean ingredient

Microscopic ocean algae produce a huge share of Earth’s oxygen—but they need iron to do it. New field research shows that when iron is scarce, phytoplankton waste energy and photosynthesis falters....

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The Only Cure by Mark Solms review – a bold attempt to rehabilitate Freud

An engrossing defence of the original psychoanalyst as a scientist and a healer which attempts to bring his pioneering theory up to dateVladimir Nabokov notoriously dismissed the “vulgar, shabby, a...

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Escape review – notorious Japanese revolutionary tells story of country’s most wanted criminal

Director Masao Adachi – formerly of the Japanese Red Army – on the infamous Satoshi Kirishima, who went on the run in 1975 after a series of corporate bombingsMasao Adachi is an 86-year-old Japanes...

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Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49

Ai's cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.

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Chalamet a smash, Sinners shut out: the key Golden Globes snubs and surprises

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another looks unstoppable ahead of the Oscars, despite Timothée Chalamet’s triumph over Leonardo DiCaprio for best actorThe biggest backlash brewing concerns...

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Israel launches air strikes against Lebanon

Video shows Israel carrying out back-to-back strikes on the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Hatta.

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A new crystal makes magnetism twist in surprising ways

Florida State University scientists have engineered a new crystal that forces atomic magnets to swirl into complex, repeating patterns. The effect comes from mixing two nearly identical compounds w...

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Take your partner for Mr Beveridge’s Maggot! The boom in regency balls

Fans of Jane Austen and Bridgerton delight in recreating historical dances – but how do they learn the right moves?Inside the high-arched lobby of the Bank of England Museum, lines of women in flow...

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Muirhead cautious as GB eye record Winter Olympics medal haul

Team GB will aim to secure their best ever Winter Olympics medal haul at next month's Games - but chef du mission Eve Muirhead insists success will not only be measured by podium places.

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Iran’s FM says protests became ‘bloody’ to give Trump intervention excuse

Iranian media report a calm night as a nationwide internet ban continues and US president announces a possible meeting.

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Gold hits record high on worries over Fed independence

Dollar weakens after US prosecutors launch criminal investigation into chair Jay Powell

ft.com

Trump warns of “very strong options” amid Iran unrest

Trump said the US is considering “very strong options,” over the deaths of protesters in Iran.

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Four first-round picks for a star?! It's risky. Lessons from the past 14 blockbuster trades

As teams shy away from dealing first-rounders for stars, which trades have been the biggest successes and utter failures?

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Party like '99? Three reasons for -- and three against -- New York winning the East

Nearly halfway through the season, do the Knicks look any closer to reaching the Finals for the first time in 26 years?

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Steelers aren't sweating playoff drought: 'We came here for what lies ahead'

As Pittsburgh aims to end playoff futility, how's the team approaching Monday's game (8:15 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN)?

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Texas-sized turnaround has Houston rolling into playoffs

Two key wins and a sideline scuffle highlight a run to the playoffs that happened despite an 0-3 start.

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Who is Reza Pahlavi? The exiled prince urging Iranians to ‘seize cities’

The exiled prince calls on Iranians to 'seize city centres' as Tehran accuses him of leading 'terrorist' war.

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What comes next after a wild week in the hockey world?

From trade chatter in multiple cities to epic blowouts to a hole in the Olympic ice, hockey fans have lots to digest.

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Supreme Court transgender athlete cases FAQ

The national debate over transgender athlete participation will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Here's what you need to know.

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How a family were shocked by allegations about a dead dad’s double life: best podcasts of the week

Was British army major Robbie Mills leading a secret double life? Or was his post-humous accuser hoodwinking Mills’ family? A true-crime investigation finds outA true-crime investigation into the s...

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Energy and health optimism help lift civil service morale under Labour

Foreign Office and MoD among only four departments with declining morale in annual Whitehall monitor report Civil service morale rose slightly after Labour took power in 2024, with the biggest jump...

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Seven by Joanna Kavenna review – a madcap journey to the limits of philosophy

With its cast of thinkers, gamers and artists, this romp across Europe explores our desire to define reality – even as it slips from our intellectual graspJoanna Kavenna’s two decades as a wri...

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Integration of armed factions remains one of Syria’s biggest challenges

It is also at the centre of the post-war state building project.

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The Golden Globes ceremony ignored politics. But their big winner taps today’s unhappy turbulence | Peter Bradshaw

One Battle After Another engages with the tense climate of the second Trump administration unlike any other contenderNow that the political scene in the contemporary United States looks like an une...

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Maye leads Patriots past Chargers to claim first playoff win

Drake Maye threw a touchdown pass to Hunter Henry in the fourth quarter as the New England Patriots defense roughed up Justin Herbert in a 16-3 AFC Wild Card playoff victory over the Los Angeles Ch...

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Man detained after driving truck through anti-Iran protest in Los Angeles

Police respond after a truck drives down a street filled with demonstrators marching in support of the Iranian people.

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TV tonight: just when you thought Industry couldn’t get any wilder…

The high-octane finance drama returns with a brilliant new cast. Plus Lucy Worsley hunts a Victorian serial killer. Here’s what to watch this evening10.40pm, BBC OneGird your loins: the stakes get...

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Chargers vs Patriots | Wild Card Weekend Highlights

Highlights from the Wild Card Weekend matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots during the 2025 NFL season.

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Iran protests live: US rhetoric rises as Tehran announces 3-day mourning

President Trump says he has 'very strong options' for Iran as the US military studies the situation on the ground.

aljazeera.com

Sorry, Trump and Farage – London is no lawless ‘warzone’. Violent crime is lower than ever | Sadiq Khan

Reform’s new candidate for mayor claims people pity Londoners for living in an unsafe capital. But the evidence is clear: we’re making our streets saferLast year, something extraordinary happened i...

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Astronomers discover stars don’t spread life’s ingredients the way we thought

Scientists observing the red giant star R Doradus have found that starlight isn’t strong enough to drive its stellar winds, overturning a long-standing theory. The dust grains around the star are s...

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Trump mulls 'very strong' military options as hundreds killed in Iran protests

The US president says Iranian leaders have called "to negotiate", but adds the US "may have to act" before a meeting.

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Country diary: What is this intricate marvel that looks like a bran stick? | Susie White

Alnmouth, Northumberland: They were once the rocky abode of a burrowing worm, and are normally found at sea not on the beachEach time we visit this beach, the landscape of the strand has changed. G...

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UN top court set to open Myanmar Rohingya genocide case

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh hope for justice as the ICJ begins its first full genocide case in more than a decade.

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Father welcomes new parental leave rights for bereaved in Great Britain

Aaron Horsey says measures in Employment Rights Act will give support ‘at one of most difficult moments imaginable’A father who has fought for a change in the law so that bereaved parents can look...

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‘We want people to sit, pause, relax’: National Trust to open its libraries for public use

Charity plans to make stately homes more welcoming by inviting visitors to use furniture and reading roomsThere was a time, not so long ago, when a visit to a National Trust stately home could be a...

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Civil society groups condemn ‘dangerous’ plans for more anti-protest powers

Dozens including TUC join force to oppose ‘wide-ranging’ move to increase police powers in England and WalesMore than 40 civil society groups including the TUC, Greenpeace and the Palestine Solidar...

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‘I’m the product of a smashed-up family’: how Sean Scully became the greatest abstract painter alive

He has survived loss, breakdown and schooling by ‘scary nuns’, but the anguish is still there in his art. As his new show thrills Paris, the US-based, Irish-born artist talks about the pain that dr...

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Trump’s new ‘great game’: Mining, mapping and mercantilism

The contest for resources between the US and China will continue after the president is gone and affect us all

ft.com

India needs to import more capital and export fewer workers

Despite strong headline growth numbers, the country is slipping from the global spotlight

ft.com

Wall Street headed for best investment banking year since pandemic

Steep rise in fee revenues raises hopes for prolonged rebound after years of lacklustre performance

ft.com

Merz under pressure to ease ‘firewall’ against Germany’s far-right

Upcoming regional elections have reignited debate about CDU’s policy of excluding AfD

ft.com

Marrying for health insurance? The ACA cost crisis forces some drastic choices

While Congress debates bringing back Affordable Care Act subsidies , many Americans have already made life-altering decisions to afford health care.

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Why music brings no joy to some people

A small group of people experience no pleasure from music despite normal hearing and intact emotions. Brain imaging reveals that their auditory and reward systems fail to properly communicate, leav...

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One Battle After Another and Adolescence dominate 83rd Golden Globes

Paul Thomas Anderson’s comedy thriller and the Netflix breakout drama took home major awards with Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley also winningGolden Globes 2026: the full list of winnersOne Ba...

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Transfer rumors, news: Guéhi prefers Bayern move over Man City

Marc Guéhi prefers a move to Bayern over Man City. Plus, Man United hope to name an interim manager within the next 48 hours. Transfer Talk has the latest.

espn.com

US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell

He called the probe "unprecedented", following his refusal to lower interest rates after demands by Donald Trump.

bbc.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,418

These are the key developments from day 1,418 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

aljazeera.com

Trump says US military considering ‘very strong options’ for Iran

US president says Washington is closely monitoring protests in Iran and considering possible military intervention.

aljazeera.com

US figure skater whose parents died in plane crash makes Olympic team

His parents were among 67 people killed last January when a commercial plane collided mid-air with a military helicopter.

bbc.com

Herbert takes blame for Chargers' latest ouster

The Los Angeles Chargers saw their season end Sunday with a loss to the New England Patriots, and Justin Herbert took responsibility for the poor performance, telling reporters after the 16-3 defea...

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Daniel Walker Howe, Historian of Antebellum America, Dies at 88

He saw the origins of modern America in the years between 1815 and 1848, when revolutions in technology and media transformed a nation of isolated farms.

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Susan Schuh: Supporting the Humans in Human Spaceflight

Susan Schuh has dedicated her career to helping humans adapt to life beyond Earth.   As the Flight Crew Integration Operational Habitability (OpsHab) team lead in NASA’s Human Health and...

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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban

The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm.

bbc.com

US prosecutors investigate Jay Powell over revamp of Fed headquarters

Central bank chair said probe is retaliation for refusal to bow to Trump’s demand for interest rate cuts

ft.com

Motional puts AI at center of robotaxi reboot as it targets 2026 for driverless service

Motional says it will launch a driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas before the end of 2026.

techcrunch.com

Physicists thought this mystery particle could explain everything. See what happened

Scientists at Fermilab’s MicroBooNE experiment have ruled out the existence of the elusive sterile neutrino, a particle proposed for decades to explain puzzling neutrino behavior. Their high-precis...

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Hawaii: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans review – a feather-filled thriller full of gods, gourds and ghosts

British Museum, LondonThis retelling of Captain Cook’s death and the merging of two cultures is a trove of miraculously preserved wonders – but beware of the shark-toothed club!Relations between Br...

theguardian.com

Andrew Clements, Guardian’s classical music critic, dies aged 75

An outstanding critical voice, his deep knowledge and love of music was evident in everything he wroteThe Guardian’s long-serving and much admired classical music critic Andrew Clements died on Sun...

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Police chief says London is ‘extraordinarily safe’ as murder rate hits historic low

Metropolitan Police chief rejects claims the capital has descended into lawlessness

ft.com

The Myth of the AI Race

Neither America nor China can achieve true tech dominance.

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