Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-01-17

Who gets to inherit the stars? A space ethicist on what we’re not talking about

While it's easy to romanticize space as an escape to a pristine frontier where people will float weightlessly among the stars, it’s worth remembering there are no oceans or mountains or chirpy bird...

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GB's Fear and Gibson miss out on European gold

Great Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson claim a bronze medal in the European Figure Skating Championships. After starting the final round in second place, timing issues cost the pair the chance...

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GB's Fear and Gibson fall short of European gold

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on winning Britain's first European Figure Skating Championships gold medal for 32 years.

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Greenlanders Protest Trump’s Takeover Plans

Protests erupted in several Greenlandic cites and in Denmark as President Trump intensified his efforts to take control of the Arctic island.

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US says it killed al-Qaeda-affiliated leader tied to deadly Syria ambush

CENTCOM says strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed a man tied to the December attack that killed US troops.

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Kristina Gjerde, Advocate for Ocean Biodiversity, Dies at 68

She played a key role in negotiating a landmark United Nations treaty to protect the high seas, an agreement that went into effect this weekend.

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Coventry back on track but Baggies in trouble - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

Final Score pundit Aaron McLean gives his five takeaways from what we learned across the Championship, League One and League Two this weekend.

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Ruthless Man Utd beat Man City in dream start for Carrick

Michael Carrick gets off to the perfect start in his first match as interim manager for Manchester United with a two-goal derby win against Manchester City, leaving Pep Guardiola's side winless in...

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Super-sub Nmecha wins it for Leeds in injury time

Lukas Nmecha came off the bench, scoring in injury time to give Leeds an important win against Fulham, and keep them eight points clear of the relegation zone.

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EU, Mercosur bloc sign free trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

European and South American leaders say pact sends 'clear signal' amid concerns over global tariffs, isolationism.

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What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

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Toulouse inflict Sale's record loss to avoid shock exit

Toulouse avoid a shock Investec Champions Cup exit by scoring 11 tries and inflicting Sale Sharks' record defeat.

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The road to Trish’s Queensland farm was blown up for a coalmine – now flood waters have left her ‘stuck in a hole’

The cattlewoman is stranded alone, rationing her supplies and worried about her health. Meanwhile the mine sits mothballedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCattlewoman Tris...

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Avalanches kill five off-piste skiers in Austrian Alps

A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region.

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Higgins defeats Trump in thriller to reach Masters final

John Higgins stuns world number one Judd Trump as he fights back from 3-0 and 5-3 down to win 6-5 and reach his first Masters final since 2021.

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Broad mandate of Trump’s Board of Peace sets it up for rivalry with UN

Body was originally planned to oversee Gaza but charter’s broad wording suggests it could mediate in other conflicts

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Hubble Snaps Stellar Baby Pictures

Newly developing stars shrouded in thick dust get their first baby pictures in these images from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble took these infant star snapshots in an effort to learn how mas...

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Indonesia searches for missing plane with at least 10 on board

Fisheries minister says three employees from ministry on board plane, operated by Indonesia Air Transport.

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Trump administration’s legal setbacks are good news for offshore wind — and the grid

Three offshore wind projects under construction on the U.S. East Coast are back to building after judges rebuked the Department of the Interior's actions.

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‘Make America Go Away!’: Anti-Trump protests erupt in Denmark

Protesters rallied in Copenhagen, Denmark, in support of Greenland.

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Pakistan TV break 232-year record in trophy win

Pakistan TV break a 232-year record by successfully defending the lowest total in first-class cricket to beat Sui Northern in the President's Trophy.

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Day after 'retool' missive, Rangers cruise to win

A day after general manager Chris Drury outlined in a letter to fans that his last-place franchise will embark on a "retool," Mika Zibanejad scored three goals and the New York Rangers cruised to a...

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KSU's upset of Texas Tech leaves just 2 unbeatens

Just two unbeaten teams remain in Division I women's basketball after No. 17 Texas Tech was upset 65-59 Saturday by visiting Kansas State.

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Tech companies’ access to UK ministers dwarfs that of child safety groups

Exclusive: Amazon, Meta and X among firms holding hundreds of meetings with people at heart of government, data showsTech companies have been meeting government ministers at a rate of more than onc...

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Senators travel to Denmark as Greenland tensions rise

A bipartisan group of Senators is in Denmark speaking to officials there as President Trump announces new tariffs and continues to talk about taking over Greenland.

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EU and Mercosur bloc sign trade deal after decades of talks

The agreement will create one of the largest free trade zones in the world but must be ratified by member states

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US judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters

The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

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Mbappe scores as Arbeloa earns first Madrid win as boss

Kylian Mbappe scores a penalty in a comfortable win for Real Madrid over Levante, giving Álvaro Arbeloa his first win as new Real Madrid boss, as fans protested at the Bernabeu.

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John Harbaugh to the Giants! Eight questions and a grade for New York's splashy coaching move

The 63-year-old has been able to call his own shot in this coaching search and wound up choosing the Giants.

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Thousands join ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests amid Trump’s takeover threats

Copenhagen rally organiser says 'world must wake up' as Donald Trump threatens to seize self-governing Danish island.

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Oshen built the first ocean robot to collect data in a Category 5 hurricane

Oshen has signed contracts with multiple government agencies for its C-Star robots to collect ocean data autonomously.

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World Leaders Consider Joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza

A camp for displaced Palestinians, in Gaza City on Tuesday.

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Spurs' Davies injury concern for Wales World Cup bid

Wales captain Ben Davies is a carried off on a stretcher with a seemingly serious leg injury for Spurs.

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'Honored' Harbaugh agrees to Giants' 5-year deal

John Harbaugh has agreed to the five-year deal the New York Giants offered him earlier this week, he told ESPN's Adam Schefter Saturday, adding that "I'm proud and honored to the head coach of this...

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Curry's '22 Finals Game 6 jersey sells for $2.45M

The jersey Stephen Curry wore in the championship-clinching Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals has been sold privately for $2.45 million.

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Senegal 'concerns' over treatment before Afcon final

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) says a "lack of adequate security" left players and staff "at risk" on their arrival in Rabat for Sunday's final against hosts Morocco.

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Ali Sha’ath: the new Gaza chief who must rebuild the shattered enclave

Civil engineer and former deputy minister in the Palestinian Authority faces daunting reconstruction task

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Trump asks Turkiye’s Erdogan, Egypt’s el-Sisi to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

The board will supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October.

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How Trump’s promise to slash energy bills in half has failed across the US

Guardian analysis shows electricity bills were up 6.7% last year, and much higher in some states, and gas bills up 5.2%Donald Trump has comprehensively failed to meet a key election promise to slas...

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Joel Primack, Physicist Who Helped Explain the Cosmos, Dies at 80

A professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, he was a key contributor to a landmark paper that laid out how the universe came to look like it does today.

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Big names on Trump's peace panel face huge challenges in Gaza

Whatever the concerns and complexities, it remains the only plan in town, with many world leaders pledging to support it, writes John Sudworth.

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Rhoda Levine, Pathbreaking Opera Director, Dies at 93

Rhoda Levine in 1995 at a rehearsal for her production of Hindemith’s “Mathis Der Maler” at New York City Opera. She was acclaimed for clear, straightforward stagings of classics, rarities and new...

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Gu shakes off crash to claim slopestyle ski event

Two-time Olympic champion Eileen Gu shook off a crash and celebrated her second straight slopestyle title at the Laax Open on Saturday in Switzerland.

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Senegal vs Morocco: AFCON final – teams, start time, lineups

Morocco carry the weight of a nation into the 2025 AFCON final as the hosts look to end a 50-year wait against Senegal.

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‘She had a hidden identity’: new film uncovers a mother’s second world war secrets

In harrowing documentary My Underground Mother, a woman finds out what really happened to her mother in the warWhen journalist Marisa Fox was a young girl, her mother would regale her with stories...

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Iran supreme leader blames US for deadly protests

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei alleges the US instigated recent unrest in which thousands have been killed.

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Fiorentina's U.S. owner Commisso dies at 76

Rocco Commisso, the outspoken owner of Italian soccer club Fiorentina and chairman of New York-based Mediacom Communications, has died. He was 76.

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Iran: The protests, the blackout and the narrative war

Internal revolt and external pressure collide in Iran. Plus, Cory Doctorow on the AI hype machine.

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Guehi set for medical before £20m Man City move

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is set to have a medical at Manchester City on Sunday before completing a £20m move.

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Reddit Has Thoughts on Paris Hilton Cookware. So Do We

I put two viral Paris Hilton-branded kitchen products to the test. I have some thoughts.

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Vertu Trophy: Yorkshire derby to take place in quarter-finals

The state of play as the 2025/26 Vertu Trophy reaches the quarter-final stage...

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'Not for sale': massive protest in Copenhagen against Trump's desire to acquire Greenland

Thousands of people rallied in Copenhagen to push back on President Trump's rhetoric that the U.S. should acquire Greenland.

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Uganda’s Wine says escaped raid on house amid disputed presidential vote

Opposition ‍leader claims escaping police and army raid as Museveni looks set to win the presidential election.

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Photos: Gaza ceasefire brings no relief as Israeli bombings continue

Over 80 percent of Gaza's infrastructure lies in ruins as residents endure precarious living conditions and limited aid.

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Iran’s Khamenei says US, Israel links behind ‘thousands killed’ in protests

The country's supreme leader says foreign-backed protests 'caused massive damage and killed several thousands'.

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7 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026), Tested in a Tech Reviewer's Home

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

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US Hackers Reportedly Caused a Blackout in Venezuela

Plus: AI reportedly caused ICE to send agents into the field without training, Palantir’s app for targeting immigrants gets exposed, and more.

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Miami fine with underdog role once more vs. IU

Being the underdog has been Miami's "story the whole playoffs," Rueben Bain Jr. said, a part the Hurricanes have been cast in one more time against No. 1 Indiana for the national championship.

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Australian Open: Djokovic targets Sincaraz to end wait for record 25th slam

Novak Djokovic ready to turn back clock at Australian Open despite falling behind Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

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Gear News of the Week: Kia Shows off the EV2, and Fujifilm Debuts New Instax Cameras

Plus: Fender rebrands its PreSonus music production app, Ricoh unveils a monochrome camera, and Omega has a new Speedmaster.

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Iran restores SMS as phased rollback of internet blackout begins

Officials promise a gradual return of internet connectivity after weeks of deadly protests.

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Ceasefire in Palestine? What ceasefire?

While Israeli mass violence continues to kill Palestinians, the UK government continues to choose complicity.

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Inside the Doctors Without Borders Clinics That Israel Is Closing in Gaza

Aseel Hamada, 24, awaiting a physical therapy appointment at a Doctors Without Borders clinic in Gaza City.

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AFCON final: Senegal criticises lack of ‘fair play’ ahead of Morocco clash

Senegal criticises lack of 'fair play' before facing host nation Morocco in the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations final.

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How Wall Street Turned Its Back on Climate Change

Climate activists protest BlackRock in New York City in 2023.

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Zahawi defection pushes Reform’s vaccine scepticism into spotlight

The views of the former Tory vaccines minister clash with those of high-profile members and the party faithfulThere was no shortage of ammunition for reporters seeking to pepper Nadhim Zahawi with...

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‘There is a moment of clarity that life would be better without alcohol’: what we can learn from addiction memoirs

After losing her father to alcohol addiction, author Sophie Calon turned to writing – and found clarity, connection and hope in other stories of relapse and recoveryOn the night of Boxing Day 2021,...

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'It's not now or never' - Djokovic targets elusive 25th Slam

Novak Djokovic says the upcoming Australian Open is not "now or never" for his hopes of winning a standalone all-time record 25th Grand Slam title.

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GB snowboarder Bankes wins first World Cup race since injury

Great Britain's Charlotte Bankes wins her first snowboard cross World Cup of the season with a dominant display in Dongbeiya.

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AI maps the hidden forces shaping cancer survival worldwide

Researchers have turned artificial intelligence into a powerful new lens for understanding why cancer survival rates differ so dramatically around the world. By analyzing cancer data and health sys...

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Police deny claims Uganda opposition leader abducted by helicopter

Uganda's president is cruising to victory with most of the votes counted as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".

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Syria decree grants Kurds new rights, formally recognising Kurdish language

The decree is the first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since Syria's independence in 1946.

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US judge orders curbs on ICE agents’ actions against Minnesota protesters

The court injunction bars federal ​agents from detaining or retaliating against peaceful protesters or observers.

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Musk wants up to $134B in OpenAI lawsuit, despite $700B fortune

Musk's legal team argues he should be compensated as an early startup investor who sees returns "many orders of magnitude greater" than his initial investment.

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Syria live news: Army takes control of Deir Hafer as SDF withdraws

Army says its forces are working to clear the city of mines and other war remnants.

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Week in Politics: New poll on Trump; Trump's possession of a Nobel Peace Prize

According to polling, both President Trump and his policies are widely unpopular as he marks a year in office.

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New Australian Kasatkina can 'finally breathe'

Russian-born Daria Kasatkina says she can "finally breathe" as she prepares for her first Australian Open as a home player.

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Why Miami's Columbus High School can't lose the CFP title game

With deep ties to both the Hoosiers and Hurricanes, the Explorers are uniquely represented.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: this glorious grossout comedy is Game of Thrones at its best

My jaw was left agape by this rich, moving spinoff. Its two lead characters have the making of a classic comic double actThe Game of Thrones franchise has fruited again, like an abundant oak. Where...

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Is RFK Jr.'s Administration for a Healthy America — AHA — in the works or not?

The Administration for a Healthy America is RFK Jr.'s plan to tackle chronic disease, addiction and other persistent problems. But so far it's not being set up like previous new agencies.

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Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues his AI company over Grok deepfake images

Ashley St Clair, mother of Musk's son, Romulus, sues over 'pain and mental distress' caused by fake AI images.

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Watch: Armed group robs Pokémon store in New York City

Multiple hooded and masked people ransacked Pokémon merchandise and smashed glass card displays at the Manhattan shop.

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Who is on Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza?

The White House has released the names of those who will oversee the next phase of the US president's peace plan for Gaza.

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TV tonight: do not mess with this new Irish detective out to solve a murder

DS Fia Lucey returns to her hometown and faces her demons in Blackshore. Plus: Gladiators prepare to battle once more. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Four Continue reading...

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UK urged to ratify high seas treaty to avoid being shut out of Ocean Cop summit

As international treaty comes into force, bill to make it law in Britain is moving at ‘glacial pace’ through parliamentThe UK risks being shut out of a historic oceans summit because parliament has...

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‘He needs to disappear for a very long time’: has Peter Mandelson finally run out of spin?

Bruised and tainted by his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the Labour peer still has admirers – and the drive to go againThe BBC’s interview with Peter Mandelson had offered ample evidence of th...

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Hijack to Robbie Williams: the week in rave reviews

Idris Elba battles bad guys on the Berlin underground, while the former Take That star reconsiders his Britpop years. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated rev...

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‘I have lost a friend’: Tories in Jenrick’s constituency shocked by defection to Reform

While voters in Jenrick’s Newark constituency were mixed on the decision, members of the local Conservatives felt betrayedFor Sam Smith, Thursday began as an ordinary day. The Conservative councill...

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Jenrick's move is massive - but could it cause an ever bigger fight on the right?

He's a big political character adapting to a new political tribe, but his move could be swallowed by a poisonous row.

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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea, Man City lead race for Barça's Fernández

Barcelona teenager Dro Fernández is wanted by Chelsea and Manchester City among others. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Tiny earthquakes are revealing a dangerous secret beneath California

Scientists are uncovering a hidden and surprisingly complex earthquake zone beneath Northern California by tracking swarms of tiny earthquakes that are far too weak to feel. These faint tremors are...

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LIVE: Gaza death toll rises by Israeli raids, Trump names ‘Board of Peace’

Israeli raids cause rising casualties in Gaza, as attacks persist despite the ceasefire agreement.

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Myanmar military-backed party leads after second round of election voting

Critics, including human rights and opposition groups, say election is neither free nor fair.

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A Refuge for Afghan Music Is at Risk of Falling Silent

Peshawar is a haven for Afghan artists who fled from the Taliban, which had banned music. A new policy of deportations by Pakistan threatens this community of exiles.

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Who will prevail in the fight on the right?

A useful indicator of the health of the Tory party and Reform is whether ambitious people are trying to get in or out

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Former Nato chief attacks Trump’s ‘gangster’ talk on Greenland

Anders Fogh Rasmussen says US president is using island as a ‘weapon of mass distraction’ from real threats such as Russia’s war in Ukraine

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Iran’s road to revolt

How isolation, intransigence and desperate economic hardship provoked an upsurge of protest that brought the regime to the brink

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They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania

Prediction market apps are thriving in Trump's second term, with traders betting on migrant deportations to election outcomes. A community of young, mostly male and very online traders are driving...

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Major plumbing headache haunts $13 billion U.S. carrier off the coast of Venezuela

The crew of USS Ford is struggling to handle sewage problems on board the Navy's newest carrier.

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Trump is threatening to cut funding from sanctuary cities. Here's what to know

President Trump says he's cutting federal money to sanctuary cities. But courts have blocked similar moves, ruling that the federal government can't use funding to coerce state and local governments.

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An endocrinologist tried a new weight loss approach and it worked

A simple change in how primary care clinics approach weight management is delivering big public health wins. PATHWEIGH lets patients openly request help and gives doctors the tools to focus entire...

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Nearly 50 Venezuelan soldiers killed in US abduction of President Maduro

Venezuela's Defence Ministry says 83 people in total killed in US attack to abduct President Nicolas Maduro.

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Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly

The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power.

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Nvidia suppliers halt H200 output after China blocks chip shipments

Parts makers concerned about whether Beijing will allow imports of AI processors

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,423

These are the key developments from day 1,423 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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EuroLeague unworried amid NBA's plans in Europe

EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas was critical of the NBA's proposed league on the continent, saying the plans have been "a little bit of a broken record of 'we will announce later.'"

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US justice department investigates Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE

It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.

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Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?

President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.

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Gabriel Barkay, 81, Dies; His Discoveries Revised Biblical History

Gabriel Barkay in 2016, displaying a restored ancient tile excavated from the holy site in Jerusalem known to Jews as the Temple Mount. He earned a reputation as the “dean” of biblical archaeologists.

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Blues halt Lightning's run on Kyrou's shootout goal

Jordan Kyrou scored the only goal in a shootout and the St. Louis Blues beat Tampa Bay 3-2 to snap the Lightning's franchise record-tying 11-game win streak.

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Dunlop named as Irish Motorcyclist of the Year

Michael Dunlop wins the Irish Motorcyclist of the Year award for the third time after extending his record number of Isle of Man TT wins to 33 in 2025, and picking up a hat-trick at the North West...

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