Saved by 'special talent' - but did penalty award wrong Brighton?
Charalampos Kostoulas earned Brighton a point with a stunning overhead kick but were the Seagulls right to be angry over an earlier penalty award?
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-01-19
Water firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government overhaul
Exclusive: Campaigners claim changes will let companies ‘off the hook’, as government prepares to unveil new white paper for water industryWater companies could be let off fines for polluting the e...
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UK ministers launch consultation into whether to ban social media for under-16s
Move comes as peers prepare to vote on an amendment to a bill that would enact a ban within a year of the bill passingMinisters have launched a consultation into whether to ban under-16s from using...
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review – this is the Game of Thrones we all need now
The real world is way worse than Westeros – so why not let this heartwarming underdog tale of a simple soul and his ethereal squire be your safe space‘Bless their little cotton socks!” is not a res...
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Spanish PM vows to find cause of deadly high-speed train crash
Pedro Sanchez announces three days of mourning after at least 40 people died in Sunday's collision in southern Spain.
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Taxing the Ultrarich
The number of billionaires has exploded, yet they often pay taxes at rates well below average.
nytimes.com
How 40 People Died In a Train Crash in Andalucia, Spain
Emergency officials at the scene of the crash on Monday.
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Norway PM: Trump ‘preoccupied’ with Nobel Peace Prize on Greenland texts
Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store rebuked Donald Trump after after text exchange involving Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize.
aljazeera.com
At the scene of Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade
The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe visited the scene, where a large police cordon is in place.
bbc.com
Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ draws scepticism
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposed “Board of Peace” aimed at rebuilding Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Gaza’s Board of Peace: What to Know
Gaza City in December.
nytimes.com
'Grow up!' Scholes continues war of words with Martinez
Paul Scholes has continued his war of words with Man Utd's Lisandro Martinez by telling the Argentine to "grow up" over his response to criticism, but praised the defender's performance in Saturday...
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US Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court session on Cook case: Report
Powell appears to be casting off last year’s more subdued response to Trump’s repeated attacks on the Fed, AP reported.
aljazeera.com
UK arresting Palestine Action supporters is censoring free speech, says US official
Sarah Rogers says prosecuting people for ‘merely’ expressing support ‘does more harm than good’Arresting supporters of Palestine Action is “censoring” their free speech and “does more harm than goo...
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Will NI's manager search damage World Cup dream?
BBC Sport NI looks at the Irish Football Association's protracted search to find Tanya Oxtoby's replacement as Northern Ireland Women's manager, almost three months on from the Australian leaving t...
bbc.com
Syrian army, SDF start implementing ceasefire despite clashes
Despite some reported clashes, the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are implementing a new ceasefire.
aljazeera.com
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Says He Will Pass Budget Without a Vote
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu in the National Assembly in Paris on Wednesday.
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Bulgaria’s president says he is stepping down ahead of snap elections
President Rumen Radev widely expected to form his own political party prior to upcoming snap vote.
aljazeera.com
From a refugee family to Nobel Laureate: Omar Yaghi’s story
Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi on how humble beginnings fueled breakthrough science against the climate crisis.
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The Guardian view on protecting NHS staff: ministers must take a lead in reducing attacks on the health workforce | Editorial
Rising violence in hospitals is part of a disturbing pattern that must be addressed with actions as well as wordsProf Nicola Ranger, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), is...
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Dolphins hire Jeff Hafley as head coach: What it means
How will Jeff Hafley fare in Miami? Our experts answer seven key questions about Dolphins' new head coach.
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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
The couturier, who dressed celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, led his luxury business for almost 50 years
ft.com
Here are the 55 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025
Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. How will 2025 compare?
techcrunch.com
Clashes Erupt Around Syrian Prisons Holding Islamic State Fighters
Soldiers of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces deployed near the Gweiran Prison, which houses men accused of being Islamic State fighters, in Hasakah province, northeastern Syria, on Monday.
nytimes.com
UK government to take £25mn stake in Octopus Energy’s tech arm Kraken
Investment aims to persuade tech business to list in London as it gears up for IPO
ft.com
Hull commits to new women's TGL: Which other LPGA Tour stars will feature?
England’s Charley Hull and world No 1 Jeeno Thitikul are among the first wave of LPGA Tour players to commit to competing in the inaugural season of the women’s TGL league.
skysports.com
Robert Jenrick boasts that Reform is for the workers, but it’s a class war trap – and Labour shouldn’t fall for it
Though Labour’s voters are more likely to be the educated middle-classes, its focus must be fighting inequality. We know Farage’s party will only enrich the wealthyClass politics is back, as if it...
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A labor union raised concerns last year about Spain’s railway lines.
Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, in Cordoba, Spain, on Monday.
nytimes.com
Sources: Fins hiring Packers' Hafley as new HC
The Dolphins are hiring Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley to become their next head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
espn.com
Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
The Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation said the fashion designer died peacefully in Rome.
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Valentino Garavani, Regal Designer and Fashion’s ‘Last Emperor,’ Dies at 93
Valentino Garavani in 2012. He created and sold an image of high glamour that helped define Italian style for generations.
nytimes.com
The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really?
While economic growth is strong, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening.
aljazeera.com
Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat
Africa Cup of Nations final marred by on- and off-field controversy with Senegal claiming 1-0 win over hosts Morocco.
aljazeera.com
Djokovic wins opening match against Martinez at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-sets victory against Pedro Martinez.
aljazeera.com
The crash occurred on a new stretch of high-speed rail track, officials say.
A train operated by Iryo, a private company, that partially derailed and was hit by another train on Monday near Adamuz, in southern Spain.
nytimes.com
Is this man the future of music – or its executioner? AI evangelist Mikey Shulman says he’s making pop, not slop
Worth a staggering $2.45bn, Suno is an AI music company that can create a track with just a few prompts. Why is its CEO happy to see it called ‘the Ozempic of the music industry’?‘The format of the...
theguardian.com
Which managers might be free in the summer?
A summer of managerial change could be on the cards with a World Cup, contracts expiring, and clubs already hunting for new bosses.
bbc.com
McKenna: 'Hard to be consistent' in incredibly close Championship
A slow-ish start to the season held back a squad many considered to be the best in the Championship, but the improvement at Ipswich Town has been ominous in recent weeks.
skysports.com
Well, there goes the metaverse!
The metaverse is on its last legs as VR is eclipsed by AI. But that's not the only thing that went wrong for Meta's VR ambitions.
techcrunch.com
Rogue agents and shadow AI: Why VCs are betting big on AI security
Misaligned agents are just one layer of the AI security challenge that startup Witness AI is trying to solve. It detects employee use of unapproved tools, blocking attacks, and ensuring compliance.
techcrunch.com
Dollar slips as Trump’s Greenland threats reawaken ‘sell America’ fears
Euro and sterling rise against US currency despite potential economic damage from new American tariffs
ft.com
Crossing into Darkness review – Tracey Emin takes her heroes on a descent to the gates of hell
Carl Freedman Gallery, MargateMunch, Bourgeois, Gormley and Baselitz go shoulder to shoulder with up-and-coming artists in an exhibition that revels in its stygian gloomTracey Emin catches me looki...
theguardian.com
Foster & Marshall secure fifth World Indoor pairs title
Scotland's Paul Foster and Alex Marshall become World Indoor Bowls pairs champions together for the fifth time.
bbc.com
Starmer’s calm diplomacy makes mistake of assuming Trump is a sentient being | John Crace
PM’s effort to take heat out of Greenland situation is yet another humiliation in his relationship with The DonaldUK politics live – latest updatesToady, or not toady? That is the question. When ev...
theguardian.com
Who are the Kurds?
The Kurds are widely believed to be the largest stateless ethnic group in the world.
aljazeera.com
King James aversion: LeBron not an ASG starter
For the first time in over two decades, LeBron James has not been voted an All-Star starter. A trio of former MVPs join Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama for the West. The East sports three first-t...
espn.com
Lions set to hire Petzing as new OC, sources say
The Lions are finalizing a deal to hire former Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as their next offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
espn.com
The Premier League players attracting loan interest from the Championship
The transfer window is in full swing and as ever Championship clubs are looking to the Premier League for players on the periphery that could be available on loan.
skysports.com
‘Kids referenced it as they asked for condoms’: the makers of cult hip-hop film House Party look back
‘I wanted Kid ’n Play but the studio said, “Who are these guys?” I replied, “They’ve got platinum records.” I had no idea if they did’Black music videos weren’t played on MTV in the late 80s. So wh...
theguardian.com
Looking ahead to 2026: What’s next for Startup Battlefield 200
See what to expect for Startup Battlefield 200 in 2026, the ultimate startup pitch competition on the global stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when applicat...
techcrunch.com
Biotics AI, Battlefield 2023, gains FDA approval for its AI-powered fetal ultrasound product
TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield 2023 winner, Biotics AI, announced on Monday that it has received FDA clearance for its AI software that helps detect fetal abnormalities in ultrasound images.
techcrunch.com
Tottenham's Davies to have surgery on broken ankle
Tottenham defender Ben Davies will have an operation on a broken ankle which could rule him out of Wales' World Cup play-off in March.
bbc.com
£50,000 ‘reader-led’ writing prize launched
The award, run by Hachette UK and Libraro, aims to ‘sidestep the traditional barricades of the book industry’ and give readers a role in discovering new talentA new £50,000 writing prize that allow...
theguardian.com
In Iran, the US-Israeli addiction to hybrid warfare is on full display
Hybrid war tactics help explain why Trump’s strategy oscillates between threats of war and false offers of peace.
aljazeera.com
No talks between ICC and Scotland over replacing Bangladesh
The ICC have not held any talks with Scotland about replacing Bangladesh at next month's men's T20 World Cup - but Scottish players are ready if needed.
bbc.com
Secrecy around UK military civilian harm ‘risks undermining public confidence’
Tribunal ruling follows Airwars investigation into Britain’s conduct in bombing campaign against IS in Syria and IraqUK politics live – latest updatesThe British government’s secrecy around how it...
theguardian.com
Yemen faces worst food crisis since 2022, aid group warns
Aid cuts, conflict and economic collapse push millions of Yemenis towards severe hunger in 2026.
aljazeera.com
Mary Nolan’s ‘extraordinary’ photos: evocative, nostalgic and overlooked – in pictures
Once the home of Australian artist Arthur Boyd and his wife Yvonne, Bundanon – set across 1,000 hectares on the NSW south coast – is now home to an art museum, where the latest exhibition celebrate...
theguardian.com
Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims
Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis showsThe Gates Foundation Trust holds hundreds of millions of dollars in fossil fuel extrac...
theguardian.com
Men's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Arizona solidifies spot, Kansas returns
The latest top-25 poll is out, featuring all three unbeaten teams. What's next for all 25 ranked teams?
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Trump asks Putin to join Gaza ‘board of peace’ even as Ukraine war rages
It's not yet clear whether the Russian leader intends to join the governing structure, according to Kremlin spokesman.
aljazeera.com
Keenan takes step towards return from injury
Hugo Keenan will not see action for Leinster United Rugby Championship game against Connacht in Galway on Saturday [17:30 GMT] but the news is positive for the Ireland international, who is battlin...
bbc.com
Pioneering ref Cox to retire from international rugby
Sara Cox, the world's first professional female rugby union referee, is to retire from international officiating.
bbc.com
Seahawks lose RB Charbonnet for rest of playoffs
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will need season-ending surgery after suffering a significant knee injury Saturday, coach Mike Macdonald said Monday on 710 Seattle Sports.
espn.com
Hillsborough law: what is happening and why is it dangerous for Starmer?
Amendment to bring intelligence agencies into legislation’s scope has prompted a fierce backlashAlmost 40 years after the Hillsborough stadium disaster, which claimed the lives of 97 people, the fa...
theguardian.com
‘He’s a little megalomaniac’: Stellan Skarsgård criticises Trump’s ‘criminal’ actions in Greenland
The Swedish actor said that ‘he’s trying to take the world’ and called the recent actions of the US president ‘absurd’The actor Stellan Skarsgård has criticised the attempts of the US president to...
theguardian.com
Starmer: ‘We don’t want a trade war’ – podcast
Keir Starmer has held an emergency press conference in response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. Pippa and Kiran discuss what the UK prime minister said and how it may be received C...
theguardian.com
Denied Peace Prize, Trump Tells Norway He’ll Push for Greenland
President Trump and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store of Norway during a meeting last year.
nytimes.com
Thirteen schoolchildren killed after bus collides with lorry in South Africa
The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.
bbc.com
Haas become first team to reveal all-new 2026 F1 car
Haas have become the first team to reveal images of their 2026 car as they launched the VF-26 for F1's new rules era.
skysports.com
Morant inspired by 'energetic' European fans as NBA expansion talks continue
Ja Morant returned to the NBA court in dazzling style in London on Sunday and the Memphis Grizzlies guard believes any player would embrace the delights of playing in a European atmosphere.
skysports.com
Djokovic begins quest for 11th Australian Open title with impressive win
Novak Djokovic opened his quest for an 11th Australian Open title and record-breaking 25th Grand Slam with an impressive first-round display in Melbourne on Monday.
skysports.com
Matt Damon is right: phones + Netflix mean we are now in the pub bore age of cinema
The streaming giant has the data that proves we all just watch things with one hand gripping our phones, so need to have the plot explained to us over and over againMatt Damon has a new film out, a...
theguardian.com
London Spirit sign England trio for 2026 Hundred
England trio Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton and Charlie Dean are among the eight new signings made by London Spirit for the 2026 season.
bbc.com
A trade war over Greenland won’t guarantee victory in the wider battle
The fate of the Danish territory will not be decided by transatlantic tariffs
ft.com
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.
espn.com
What tariffs has Trump announced and why?
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
bbc.com
Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots
Guatemala has declared a 30-day state of emergency after prison riots led to coordinated gang attacks.
aljazeera.com
Sex, death and parrots: Julian Barnes’s best fiction – ranked!
As the Booker prize-winning author prepares to publish his final novel at 80, we assess his finest workDuffy is the first in a series of crime novels about a bisexual private eye that Barnes publis...
theguardian.com
Trump tells Norway PM not bound to ‘think purely of peace’ after Nobel snub
Barbed message to Oslo follows Trump’s bitterness over missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize he coveted.
aljazeera.com
Price 'coming back to Cardiff' for April defence
Wales' unified world champion Lauren Price says she has turned down a return to the Royal Albert Hall to defend her welterweight titles in Wales.
bbc.com
What happened in controversial AFCON final?
Senegal’s win in the 2026 AFCON final will be remembered for their walk off pitch after a controversial penalty decision
aljazeera.com
Weather tracker: tropical storm forecast to bring torrential rain to Philippines
Warnings in place for storm surges and flooding, with landslides and volcanic mudflows possible on LuzonThe Philippines is experiencing its first tropical storm of the year. Ada, also known as Noka...
theguardian.com
Explained: The AFCON final controversy | 'An evening of drama and chaos!'
A round-up of the extraordinary scenes in the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal which included player protests, a last-minute penalty miss and stolen towels.
skysports.com
Trump links Greenland dispute to not getting Nobel Peace Prize
The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual prize.
bbc.com
Foreign influence & Somalia’s fight for unity
On Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with Ali Omar, Somalia’s minister of state for foreign affairs.
aljazeera.com
India is profiling Kashmir mosques, raising new surveillance fears
Residents say police exercise feels less like routine survey and more like an attempt to control religious institutions.
aljazeera.com
Video: Questions in Gaza over phase 2 of ceasefire
Palestinians are questioning Israel's commitment to the second phase of the US-backed ceasefire deal for Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Poem of the week: Now, Mother, What’s the Matter? by Richard W Halperin
An exploration of what constitutes the literary arts – plus all the ‘troubled hearts’ and demons that accompany it – through the lens of Shakespeare’s HamletNow, Mother, What’s the Matter?Only the...
theguardian.com
Trade war in no-one's interest, says PM in face of Trump threats
Sir Keir Starmer said the situation was "very serious" and that right approach was through "calm discussion".
bbc.com
Starmer says he does not think Trump would use military force to seize Greenland
Trade war with US risks ‘huge damage’ to UK, warns British prime minister
ft.com
‘I love that there’s this big gay thing in the middle of Scotland’: Ian McKellen and Graham Norton join Alan Cumming for Out in the Hills
New LGBTQ+ festival included McKellen in a fiery monologue and Norton in conversation, as well as a queer ceilidh and ‘kilted yoga’Sir Ian McKellen is on stage blowing up a red balloon. For a man o...
theguardian.com
Falcons retaining DC Ulbrich under HC Stefanski
New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski will keep incumbent defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich in his role.
espn.com
BBCSO/Schuldt review – Phibbs cello concerto brings cohesion to uneven programme
Barbican, LondonClemens Schuldt kept the volume high in an inconsistent evening in which the BBC Symphony Orchestra ranged across Tchaikovsky’s Hamlet, Mel Bonis’s Ophélie and a suite from Strauss’...
theguardian.com
‘One in, one out’ scheme has failed to protect survivors of torture, says charity
Medical Justice report finds Home Office approach has led to ‘near total disregard for identified vulnerabilities’The Home Office has been accused of failing to protect survivors of trafficking and...
theguardian.com
IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.
bbc.com
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s Prime Minister, Calls for Snap Election
Sanae Takaichi, the prime minister of Japan, called early elections just three months into her tenure.
nytimes.com
Tim Travers and the Time Traveler’s Paradox review – space-hopping comedy asks the big question
Stimson Snead’s preposterous time-leaping indie starring multiple Samuel Dunnings is just about rescued by cameos from Keith David and Danny TrejoFor the sheer quantity of its gibbering, jabbering...
theguardian.com
What we know about the Spain train crash
At least 39 people have died in what local officials are calling Spain's worst rail crash in more than a decade.
bbc.com
Activist arrested over protesting US actions in Venezuela
Activist arrested over protesting US actions in Venezuela
aljazeera.com
Refusing to play by the rules
Trump administration’s abduction of a head of state throws into question the future of international law.
aljazeera.com
Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win
Senegal supporters have been partying after their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.
bbc.com
Trump has invited Putin to join ‘Board of Peace’, Kremlin says
Russian president’s spokesperson says Moscow is ‘studying all details of the offer’ to join board overseeing Gaza
ft.com
Make films shorter if you want them shown in cinemas, says Picturehouse director
Clare Binns says three-hour runtimes deter audiences as she is named Bafta recipient for outstanding British contribution to cinemaDirectors should make shorter films if they want their work screen...
theguardian.com
Keir Starmer rules out retaliatory tariffs against US
PM says US tariffs are in no one’s interests – and Greenland row should be resolved through ‘calm discussion’ UK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has ruled out...
theguardian.com
Trump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub
"Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace," Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister.
npr.org
Littler to take on Van Veen in Saudi Arabia Darts Masters quarters
Luke Littler breezed to a 6-1 victory over the legendary Paul Lim in round one of the Saudia Arabia Darts Masters to set up a quarter-final with Gian van Veen, a rematch of the World Darts Champion...
skysports.com
Deadly high-speed train collision in Spain kills dozens
Rescue efforts continue after high-speed train crash in southern Spain kills at least 39 and injures more than 150.
aljazeera.com
Boutte's spectacular catch helps Patriots to win over Texans
Watch highlights as Kayshon Boutte's spectacular catch in the snow helps the New England Patriots to a 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans and a place in the AFC Championship game.
bbc.com
At the Center of Trump’s Vision for Rebuilding Ukraine: BlackRock
Mezhova, in eastern Ukraine, in December. Ukrainian officials have likened their country’s recovery blueprint to the Marshall Plan, the U.S.-funded project to rebuild Europe after World War II.
nytimes.com
No Country Has Ever Been Held Responsible for Genocide. Can This Lawyer Change That?
Philippe Sands, one of the world’s pre-eminent human rights attorneys, is arguing the case against Myanmar at The Hague.
nytimes.com
Scientists warn of ‘regime shift’ as seaweed blooms expand worldwide
Study links rapid growth of ocean macroalgae to global heating and nutrient pollutionScientists have warned of a potential “regime shift” in the oceans, as the rapid growth of huge mats of seaweed...
theguardian.com
London Spirit sign Overton, Dean, Zampa and reveal updated branding
The Hundred's London Spirit have announced the signing of eight internationals for the 2026 campaign, while also revealing their 'new brand identity'.
skysports.com
Scottish football's £820m impact revealed
Scottish football is worth more than £800m to the country's economy, new research has revealed.
skysports.com
Broncos' AFC title game odds tumble with Nix hurt
The Patriots opened as 4.5-point road favorites over the Broncos for the AFC Championship, while the Seahawks opened as 1.5-point home favorites over the Rams for the NFC Championship, according to...
espn.com
Major review finds no autism or ADHD risk from pregnancy Tylenol
A major new scientific review brings reassuring news for expectant parents: using acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, during pregnancy does not increase a child’s risk of autism, ADHD, or int...
sciencedaily.com
Japan PM Takaichi calls snap election three months after taking office
Sanae Takaichi, who took office office last October, hopes the vote will give her a stronger mandate.
bbc.com
IMF warns global economic resilience at risk if AI falters
Fund’s chief economist says there are reasons to be concerned about a potential AI correction
ft.com
I.M.F. Raises Forecast for Global Growth as Tariff Drag Fades
An exhibit at a conference held by Nvidia, which makes chips that power artificial intelligence. Surging investment in technology is poised this year to offset the headwinds of rising protectionism.
nytimes.com
New storm to hit Gaza, piling on suffering for thousands of displaced
Nearly all of the flimsy tents in displacement camps have been rendered unusable due to the harsh winter conditions.
aljazeera.com
Centurion: Djokovic wins 100th Aussie match
Novak Djokovic closed Day 2 at the Australian Open with his 100th win at Melbourne Park. He beat Pedro Martinez in straight sets in a match that marked the start of a record 21st Australian Open an...
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Japan’s PM Takaichi will dissolve parliament, call snap election
The vote will decide all 465 seats in parliament’s lower house and mark her first electoral test since becoming leader.
aljazeera.com
Fernandes back in his best role for Man Utd - and breaking records
skysports.com
Scotland's home World Cup friendlies revealed
Scotland will face Japan and Curacao in their two home friendlies ahead of the World Cup.
skysports.com
‘We thought they would ignore us’: how humans are changing the way raptors behave
Experts call for tighter regulation as GPS tracking reveals how people’s behaviour affects the lives of some of the world’s largest birdsMany people look up to admire the silhouette of raptors, som...
theguardian.com
Be More Bird by Candida Meyrick review – less soaring avian self-help than a parroting of tired cliches
This contrived addition to a sub-genre popularised by H is for Hawk and Raising Hare falls to earth with a thudIn July 2020, Candida Meyrick, better known as the novelist Candida Clark, became the...
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Mother of Flies review – horror in the woods as house guests are microdosed with psychedelics
The Adams-Poser clan, a family of four who make low-budget horror films, return with a menacing tale of Solveig, a woman attempting to cheat death by strange meansIf you had a vision board for pare...
theguardian.com
Trump links Greenland pursuit to failure to win Nobel Prize
US president texts Norwegian leader that he no longer feels obliged ‘to think purely of Peace’ after missing out on award
ft.com
Frank expected to take charge of Spurs against Dortmund
Thomas Frank is expected to remain in charge of Tottenham for their Champions League fixture against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night.
skysports.com
The story of 'Ned' and the County Antrim Shield
Glentoran hold the record with most County Antrim Shield wins, but a different name dominates the shield.
bbc.com
'Big push for positivity' helps Medvedev end Grand Slam losing streak
Daniil Medvedev says he is trying to be as "positive on the court as I am in life" as he snaps his Grand Slam losing streak at the Australian Open.
bbc.com
Death toll in Karachi mall fire rises to at least 14 in Pakistan
More than 50 people remain missing, with a police investigation under way to determine the cause of the fire.
aljazeera.com
Narrative war: Who killed thousands during Iran’s nationwide protests?
Iran accuses US and Israel of provoking unrest, opposition claims state forces responsible for majority of deaths.
aljazeera.com
Remember hedgehog flavour? Moon cheese? The weirdest, wildest, coolest crisp packet designs ever
From the Space Raiders cooked up by a 2000AD artist to Odduns with their Dark Side of the Moon style packet, we pop open a new 140-page celebration of crisps and the garishly beautiful bags they’re...
theguardian.com
The Trump-Kennedy Center is another front in the battle for the soul of America | Charlotte Higgins
Under Trump, the world-class centre for performing arts is one of many US cultural institutions changing beyond recognition. Will others buckle?A year ago – just a year ago – the Kennedy Center in...
theguardian.com
'Something special going on!' Patriots one game from Super Bowl
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told Sky Sports NFL this weekend that he believed his team were 'back'. They are now one game from being 'back' in a Super Bowl.
skysports.com
Chile declares ‘state of catastrophe’ as wildfires kill at least 18
The wildfires force 50,000 people to flee, as President Gabriel Boric declares emergency.
aljazeera.com
Inside the mysterious collapse of dark matter halos
Physicists have unveiled a new way to simulate a mysterious form of dark matter that can collide with itself but not with normal matter. This self-interacting dark matter may trigger a dramatic col...
sciencedaily.com
Syrians celebrate ceasefire deal between government and SDF
Celebrations erupted in Syria after a ceasefire between the government and the Kurdish-led SDF halted deadly fighting.
aljazeera.com
Syria’s President al-Sharaa to meet SDF leader Abdi after ceasefire deal
Talks follow a truce that ended days of fighting and brought Syrian Democratic Forces under state control.
aljazeera.com
Video: Celebrations in Senegal after controversial AFCON final win
Senegalese fans have been celebrating their team’s controversial 1-0 extra-time victory in the AFCON final victory.
aljazeera.com
Troops stand by to enter Minnesota. And, Trump plans for a Board of Peace
Minnesota braces for federal troops amid immigration protests. And, Trump asks nations to buy into a new U.S.-led board of peace to manage Gaza and other world conflicts.
npr.org
Which injuries will have the biggest impact on the Olympic hockey tournament?
Leo Carlsson, Brayden Point and Seth Jones are among those ailing ahead of Milan Cortina. Plus, what to watch in the NHL this week.
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Mane slams 'sad' incident as Senegal's 'shameful' walk-off mars AFCON final
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui says the image of Africa is "shameful" after Senegal walked off the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations final when a penalty was awarded against them.
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Gold hits record and stocks fall as Greenland crisis deepens
European countries race to respond after Donald Trump threatens tariffs in pursuit of Arctic island
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China's population falls for fourth straight year
Despite efforts to encourage young couples to have children, China's birth rate hit a record low.
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From Uganda to Cameroon, how Africa’s ‘leaders for life’ stay in power
Yoweri Museveni, Paul Biya, and other leaders use tactics including elections to cement their long rule, experts say.
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Departure(s) by Julian Barnes review – this final novel is a slippery affair
Memoir merges with fiction as the author reflects on failed love, ageing and the end of life in this last instalment to his writing careerJulian Barnes tells us that this is his final book, so that...
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Seeds review – stunning film following struggling Black farmers in the American south
Shot in black-and-white over seven years, Brittany Shyne’s film is poetic and political in its portrayal of families fighting to maintain a vanishing way of life Brittany Shyne’s stunning documenta...
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The Race to Build the DeepSeek of Europe Is On
As Europe’s longstanding alliance with the US falters, its push to become a self-sufficient AI superpower has become more urgent.
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Red cards, VAR and offside laws facing Ifab review
The Ifab's annual business meeting in London will discuss changes to the laws for the Fifa World Cup and domestic leagues.
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Clashes in Colombia between rival rebel groups kill 27 people
The two groups have been fighting for control of the Guaviare region of the Amazon.
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How the frog meat trade helped spread a deadly fungus worldwide
A deadly fungus that has wiped out hundreds of amphibian species worldwide may have started its global journey in Brazil. Genetic evidence and trade data suggest the fungus hitchhiked across the wo...
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TV tonight: the Game of Thrones prequel that is actually heaps of fun
An unlikely pair set off on an adventure in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Plus, a debauched Marie Antoinette party in Industry. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky AtlanticIf you loved the...
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US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC
António Guterres says Washington's "clear conviction" is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant.
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Gotterup wins season-opening Sony Open as MacIntyre makes late charge
Chris Gotterup opened the new PGA Tour season with three big birdies on the back nine that carried him to a six-under 64 and a two-shot victory in the Sony Open in in Hawaii.
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Sobbing Jones among Australian Open injuries
Injury wrecks Francesca Jones' hopes of earning a first Australian Open main-draw win, while Marina Stakusic is taken off court on a wheelchair on day two.
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‘Jess’s rule’ posters remind GPs in England to re-examine patients’ symptoms
Doctors told to consider a second opinion or order more tests if a patient has three appointments but no diagnosisMillions of patients in England will this week be urged to ask their GP to think ag...
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Guatemala’s president declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots
President Bernardo Arevalo issues the order after at least seven police officers killed in riots and hostage-taking.
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New research shows emotional expressions work differently in autism
Researchers found that autistic and non-autistic people move their faces differently when expressing emotions like anger, happiness, and sadness. Autistic participants tended to rely on different f...
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Country diary: This is true water music – and the more you listen, the more you hear | Derek Niemann
Frome, Somerset: Get tuned in to the river’s sounds and you’re treated to a symphony of noise, from susurrating hisses to great belchesAfter three decades living alongside mute waterways in Ea...
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Prince Harry’s Court Case Against Daily Mail Publisher: What to Know
Prince Harry leaving the High Court in London after giving evidence. He has pursued several legal battles aimed at holding Britain’s tabloids to account over unlawful news gathering.
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As Davos Convenes, Deference to Trump Has Replaced Everything
Attendees at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last year.
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Why Are New Zealanders Moving to Australia? More Money, Better Vibes.
Travelers at Wellington International Airport, in New Zealand last month.
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‘I’ve had to fight tooth and nail’: Amber Davies on Strictly trolls, Love Island hunks – and her Legally Blonde no-brainer
She started out performing in her living room, charging £1.50 a ticket. Now, having blazed through Love Island and silenced her Strictly haters, the Welsh sensation is really hitting the big timeAt...
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U.S. lawmakers wrap reassurance tour in Denmark as tensions around Greenland grow
A bipartisan congressional delegation traveled to Denmark to try to deescalate rising tensions. Just as they were finishing, President Trump announced new tariffs on the country until it agrees to...
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Watch: Footage inside Spanish train as passengers evacuate from crash
Video filmed after a deadly train crash in southern Spain shows a damaged train with a passenger climbing out of it to safety.
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Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea open to Fernández exit; Madrid, PSG interested
Chelsea's Enzo Fernández could be available this summer as Real Madrid and PSG monitor his situation. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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China registers lowest number of births since records began
Population falls for fourth year in a row as policymakers struggle with demographic crisis
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Chaotic AFCON final an embarrassment to soccer
Fan clashes, VAR controversies, missed penalties, a walkout, Senegal's extra time winner - the AFCON final had it all.
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US Pentagon orders troops to prepare for potential Minnesota deployment
Arctic specialist troops would join 3,000 federal immigration agents patrolling Minneapolis and St Paul amid protests.
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Real Estate Crash Weighs on China’s Economic Growth
China is still grappling with a property market crash that began four years ago, after many years of overbuilding.
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15 years after Fukushima, Japan prepares to restart the world’s biggest nuclear plant
A return to nuclear power is at the heart of Japan’s energy policy but, in the wake of the 2011 disaster, residents’ fears about tsunamis, earthquakes and evacuation plans remain The activity aroun...
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Roger Allers, Disney film-maker and co-director of The Lion King, dies aged 76
With Rob Minkoff, Allers directed 1994’s The Lion King, which remains the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all timeRoger Allers, the Disney film-maker who co-directed The Lion King a...
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It’s been a busy month for Anthony Albanese on the environment | Jess Harwood
Talk about climate whiplash Continue reading...
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How cue 'from Father Christmas' helped Wilson win Masters
How Kyren Wilson went from being close to a "mental breakdown" during a match to winning the Masters in the space of six weeks.
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Cannabis was touted for nerve pain. The evidence falls short
Cannabis-based medicines have been widely promoted as a potential answer for people living with chronic nerve pain—but a major new review finds the evidence just isn’t there yet. After analyzing mo...
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Chris Hohn beats hedge fund rivals with record-breaking $19bn profit
TCI’s 2025 gain for investors was the industry’s largest, according to annual ranking
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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
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After Paris
Environmental policy in an interdependent world.
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How America Can Stop Getting Played by China
Breaking Beijing’s hold on the global economy.