Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-01-21

NASA’s Artemis II Mission to Fly Legacy Keepsakes with Astronaut Crew

As America approaches its 250th anniversary of declaring independence, NASA’s Artemis II mission will carry a host of mementos that reflect the nation’s long tradition of exploration, innovation, a...

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X copies Bluesky with a ‘Starterpacks’ feature that helps you find who to follow

X says the new feature, similar to Bluesky's Starter Packs, will arrive in the coming weeks.

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Papers: Palmer keen on potential Man Utd transfer

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

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JPMorgan’s Dimon calls credit card interest rate caps a ‘economic disaster’

JPMorgan CEO Dimon said that Trump's push to cap rates at 10 percent would result in consumers losing access to credit.

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Todoist’s app now lets you add tasks to your to-do list by speaking to its AI

The feature, now public, lets you create to-do's and action items by speaking naturally to the app's AI.

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Apple plans to make Siri an AI chatbot, report says

Siri could look more like ChatGPT than its current state as an integrated feature across Apple products.

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Anthropic revises Claude’s ‘Constitution,’ and hints at chatbot consciousness

The newly revised document offers a roadmap for what Anthropic says is a safer and more helpful chatbot experience.

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Kaptein goal sends Chelsea into seventh straight League Cup final

Holders Chelsea reach a seventh successive final of the Women's League Cup with a narrow victory over rivals Manchester City at Joie Stadium.

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Suarez strikes late to give Lisbon win over PSG

Sporting Lisbon stun current Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain with a 2-1 victory. Striker Luis Suarez netted a brace including a 90th-minute winner.

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Arsenal extend perfect Champions League record with victory in Milan

Gabriel Jesus scores twice as Arsenal win at Inter Milan to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League.

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Who wants to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’?

A fledgling club of autocrats, strongmen and monarchs is taking shape as US president tries to recast the global order

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Defeat for 10-player Arsenal as Man Utd reach first League Cup final

Manchester United reach the Women's League Cup final for the first time with a narrow 1-0 victory against Arsenal, in a rain-drenched semi-final at Meadow Park.

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Barbara Aronstein Black, a First as a Law School Dean, Dies at 92

A legal historian, she broke a gender barrier as the first woman to lead an Ivy League law school, serving as dean of Columbia Law from 1986 to 1991.

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US House panel advances bill to give Congress authority on AI chip exports

The bill gives Congress more licence to block AI exports to China and other US political adversaries.

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At least 3,117 people killed during Iran protests, state media reports

The Martyrs Foundation noted that 2,427 of those killed in the demonstrations were civilians and security forces.

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Iran’s Protests Have Been Completely Squashed, Government Says

A photograph taken during a tour for international news media shows a tax office that was burned during protests, on Wednesday in Tehran.

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Trump drops tariff threat against Europe and touts ‘future’ Greenland deal

US president backs away from new trade war after talks with Nato chief Mark Rutte

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Israel demolishes three Palestinian homes in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces have demolished three homes belonging to Palestinians in the village of Shuqba in the occupied West Bank.

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US congressional committee votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt

Former president and former secretary of state could face criminal charges if found guilty

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Apps for boycotting American products surge to the top of the Danish App Store

Two origin ID apps, NonUSA and Made O'Meter, are seeing downloads surge as Europeans boycott US-made goods.

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Irony alert: Hallucinated citations found in papers from NeurIPS, the prestigious AI conference

Research from startup GPTZero points to the impossible problem prestigious conferences face in the age of AI slop.

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US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed’s Lisa Cook

During two hours of arguments, some justices pressed US lawyer on why Cook was not given a chance to formally respond.

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NASA Invites Media to Crew-10 Visit at Marshall

NASA will host two astronauts at 10 a.m. CST Friday, Jan. 23, for a media opportunity at the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers and JAXA (Jap...

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Students Across New England Contribute to Climate Science Through NASA’s GLOBE Green Down

In fall 2025, more than 50 educators and over 1,500 young people across Maine and New Hampshire participated in NASA’s Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Green Down,...

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Fact-Checking President Trump’s Davos Speech

President Trump speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday.

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Record snowfall leaves cars stuck and people stranded in Russia's Far East

Parts of Kamchatka Peninsula have been buried under its heaviest snowfall in 60 years, as scientists say the winter blast could be due to climate change.

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Stephen Hess, 92, an Eminent, and Quotable, Political Scientist, Dies

A Brookings Institution scholar, he advised presidents and wrote books on the media (assessing reporters in one) and government (including a study of beleaguered press officers).

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NRL star Crichton crosses codes for 2027 World Cup shot

Australia have continued their rugby league recruitment drive with the capture of Kangaroos star Angus Crichton.

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NASA’s Universe of Learning Unveils Fresh Facilitator Guides Inspired by Community Feedback

The goal of NASA’s Universe of Learning (UoL) is to connect the public to the data, discoveries, and experts that span NASA’s Astrophysics missions. To make this possible, the NASA’s UoL team creat...

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Trump's jibes are wearing thin for many of Europe's leaders

The ball is in the court of European leaders ahead of Thursday's emergency EU meeting in Brussels, writes Nick Beake.

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The US and China Are Collaborating More Closely on AI Than You Think

WIRED analyzed more than 5,000 papers from NeurIPS using OpenAI’s Codex to understand the areas where the US and China actually work together on AI research.

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The Guardian view on Keir Starmer and Donald Trump: quiet diplomacy has reached its limit | Editorial

The prime minister has a duty to be candid with the British public about the scale of the global realignment caused by a volatile US presidentOne foreign policy achievement that Donald Trump prefer...

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Blue Origin’s satellite internet network TeraWave will move data at 6Tbps

The network will be designed for enterprise, data center, and government customers and could offer an alternative to SpaceX's Starlink service.

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Zipline charts drone delivery expansion with $600M in new funding

The startup plans to expand to at least four new U.S. states in 2026.

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NASA Tests Technology Offering Potential Fuel Savings for Commercial Aviation

NASA researchers have successfully completed a high-speed taxi test of a scale model of a design that could make future aircraft more efficient by improving how air flows across a wing’s surface, s...

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Why is the UK state investing in £6.45bn Kraken? It doesn’t need public money

Given the firm’s size and other issues it’s hard not see the British Business Bank’s investment as mission creepThe state-owned multi-tentacled British Business Bank (BBB) has never been a simple o...

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UK would be ‘crazy’ not to consider new EU customs union, says minister

Lib Dem MP claims business secretary Peter Kyle is contradicting himself in comments made earlier this week

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Green spaces should be the norm for all new housing developments in England, guidelines say

Experts say big flaw is the lack of mandatory requirements, meaning developers could ignore the guidanceHousing featuring shops, schools, public transport, and possibly pubs close by, with green sp...

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Manolo Villaverde, Tender Father on Bilingual TV Show, Dies at 89

Manolo Villaverde in 2017. As Pepe Peña, “he was the father figure that we were used to,” an executive producer of “¿Qué Pasa, U.S.A.?” said.

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 11, Including Three Journalists

Abdel Raouf Shaath, shown working in Rafah in 2023, was one of three journalists killed in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday.

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 11, Including Three Journalists

Abdel Raouf Shaath, shown working in Rafah in 2023, was one of three journalists killed in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday.

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Villa's injury woes worsen as McGinn set for spell out

Injury-hit Aston Villa suffer another blow, with captain John McGinn facing a number of weeks on the sidelines.

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Qatar, Saudi Arabia among eight countries joining Trump’s ‘board of peace’

Countries say board aims to support reconstruction in the Gaza Strip and advance a 'just and lasting peace'.

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Supreme Court sceptical of Trump firing of central bank governor Lisa Cook

One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence.

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Surveillance and ICE Are Driving Patients Away From Medical Care, Report Warns

A new EPIC report says data brokers, ad-tech surveillance, and ICE enforcement are among the factors leading to a “health privacy crisis” that is eroding trust and deterring people from seeking care.

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OpenEvidence hits $12B valuation, with new round led by Thrive, DST

The medical info database has doubled in valuation since last raise in October, despite encroachment from model makers.

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Niners' injury probe includes looking into substation

Niners GM John Lynch said the team will look into "everything" to find out why injuries continue to pile up year-after-year, including an investigation into the viral electrical substation conspira...

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‘The end of the world as we know it’: Is the rules-based order finished?

Analysts say US actions have ended the post-war order, but how much that 'order' applied to the Global South is unclear.

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What happens if the UK and US reach net zero (migration)?

We would need to rethink sustainable growth rates and fiscal targets

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Politicians should take a tip from product managers and treat ‘U-turns’ as iterations | Letter

Forget a rigid approach to planning – opposition leaders and MPs could help the government refine plans, writes Alan OgilvieKemi Badenoch’s recent ridiculing of the prime minister over a supposed U...

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Cobden to miss Cheltenham rides through shoulder injury

Harry Cobden will miss Cheltenham’s meeting on Saturday having failed to sufficiently recover in time from an injury picked up in a fall at Ascot last weekend.

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NASA’s Artemis II Rocket and Spacecraft Make Their Way to Launch Pad

This Jan. 17, 2026, image shows NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft rolling out of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s massive Cr...

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Volvo EX60 Electric SUV: Range, Specs, Availability, and Price

The Swedish brand’s latest computer-packed EV hopes to take on and beat the BMW iX3. But we’re more excited about the new seat belt.

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Super Saliha

A Tunisian man turns his dying mother’s cancer treatment into a celebration of love, devotion, care and resilience.

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Israeli strike in Gaza kills three journalists, first responders say

Another eight Palestinians were killed by Israeli artillery and gunfire across Gaza on Wednesday, according to medics.

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World would be a ‘better place’ if US took over Greenland, says Nigel Farage

Reform leader says he believes in nation states even though he appears to support Trump annexing US neighbour The world would be a “better, more secure place” if America took over Greenland, Nigel...

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'No desire' for World Cup boycott over Greenland

The French government is not currently in favour of boycotting this summer's World Cup over US President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland, according to the country's sports minister.

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First prison sentence issued for NBA bet scandal

A self-proclaimed gambling addict was sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a betting scandal involving NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter.

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Supreme Court justices express scepticism over Trump’s bid to sack Lisa Cook

Outcome of case will have sweeping implications for US central bank independence

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Mercy review – Chris Pratt takes on AI judge Rebecca Ferguson in ingenious sci-fi thriller

It is the year 2029 and an LA cop finds himself accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to clear his name before robo-justice sends him downIrish writer Marco van Belle delivers an enterta...

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A road trip through Trump country to hear what MAGA voters say about his second term

What does President Trump's base think of his second-term agenda? How will they vote in November? We road-tripped through conservative counties in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania to find out.

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What every Premier League club in the Champions League needs in final week

While Arsenal have already booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League, the remaining five Premier League clubs still have work to do in the final round of league-phase fixtures.

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‘We played to 8,000 Mexicans who knew every word’: how the Whitest Boy Alive conquered the world

He lit up Europe with bands ranging from Peachfuzz to Kings of Convenience. But it was The Whitest Boy Alive that sent Erlend Øye stratospheric. As they return, the soft-singing, country-hopping se...

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House Oversight panel votes to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress

Republicans on the committee have been seeking to question the Clintons as part of a probe into the government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. The vote sends the matter to the full House.

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Who was Rifaat al-Assad, commander of Syria’s 1982 Hama massacre?

The ‘Butcher of Hama’ and former Syrian vice president dies in exile at age 89.

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Palestinians react to Netanyahu joining Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

Palestinians in Gaza have expressed disbelief at the prospect of Benjamin Netanyahu joining the Board of Peace.

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Return to Silent Hill review – video game horror series births another middling movie

Director Christopher Gans returns to the haunted town franchise but can’t seem to figure out what to do with itThere’s an admirable loyalty, maybe even poetry, in a film-maker returning to an unpro...

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OpenAI’s former sales leader joins VC firm Acrew: OpenAI taught her where startups can build a ‘moat’

Aliisa Rosenthal has found a new career as a VC. She knows what startups can do to protect themselves from the model makers eating their markets.

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As a parent – and a Conservative – I know that banning social media for under-16s is the right thing to do | Kemi Badenoch

Britain’s parents know that this content is harming their children. It’s vital to put young people’s mental health firstKemi Badenoch is the leader of the Conservative partyBadenoch tells Starmer t...

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Badenoch tells Starmer to ‘just get on’ with under-16s social media ban

Tory leader says delay will harm children’s mental health after No 10 said it would consult on policy by summerAs a parent – and a Conservative – I know that banning social media for under-16s is t...

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‘The most dangerous man in America’: how Paul Robeson went from Hollywood to blacklist

The groundbreaking singer, actor and athlete became a victim of McCarthyism and saw his shining career destroyed and his legacy tarnishedIn August 1972, the front page of the New York Times arts se...

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Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline

A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say.

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NASA Webb Finds Young Sun-Like Star Forging, Spewing Common Crystals

Astronomers have long sought evidence to explain why comets at the outskirts of our own solar system contain crystalline silicates, since crystals require intense heat to form and these “dirty snow...

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MAGA’s ‘Manifest Destiny’ Coalition Has Arrived

Warring factions of right-wing influencers and MAGA pundits can finally agree on something: American imperialism.

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Micron Megafab Project Faces a New Hurdle as Activists Seek a Benefits Deal

Activists are demanding a way to hold the memory-chip maker accountable to its promises to protect the environment and embrace communities of color in central New York.

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Trump’s ‘board of peace’: Who has joined, who hasn’t – and why

Before a signing ceremony planned for Thursday, several nations have agreed to join the board. But many haven't.

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The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty

Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.

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Three Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli air strike

Palestinian journalists Abdul Ra'ouf, Anas Ghunaim and Shaath Mohammad Qeshta have been killed in an Israeli air strike.

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YouTube will soon let creators make Shorts with their own AI likeness

YouTube Shorts viewers might soon see AI versions of their favorite creators when scrolling through their feeds.

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Spurs, Arsenal or Newcastle - which teams have had most injuries?

BBC Sport crunches the numbers to assess which Premier League teams have been hit hardest by injuries this season.

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Lindsey Halligan, Trump's former personal attorney, exits Virginia prosecutor's office

The move comes after a federal judge wrote in court document that the "charade of Ms. Halligan masquerading as the United States Attorney … must come to an end."

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WNBA season to start May 8 if new CBA reached

If a new CBA is reached, the upcoming WNBA season will start May 8 with teams playing 44 games and including a 17-day FIBA World Cup break, the league announced Wednesday.

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Sally Tallant appointed as new director of London’s Hayward Gallery

Leeds-born artistic director lands sought-after post as Southbank Centre celebrates its 75th anniversary this yearSally Tallant, the former boss of the Liverpool Biennial, has been announced as the...

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OpenAI aims to ship its first device in 2026, and it could be earbuds

The AI startup is on track to announce its first hardware device in the second half of this year, OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane said during an interview Davos.

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British army veterans call to keep immunity clause in Northern Ireland legacy law

Government’s remedial order would give judges the power to revive Troubles-related civil actionsUK politics live – latest updatesBritish military veteran groups have condemned a government attempt...

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The shot that got me a police beating: Rod Morris’s best photograph

‘After I took this, police officers bundled me into the back of a car and drove me to the local station where I was questioned for a long time. On the way out, they took turns to punch and kick me’...

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets now on sale: Lowest rates all year

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets are officially on sale. Save up to $680 on your ticket and be among the first 500 registrants to score a +1 pass at 50% off. Don't miss 10,000 tech leaders, founders...

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Man City squad to refund ticket costs for fans

The Manchester City squad will refund the ticket costs for 374 supporters who travelled to Norway to witness their side's shock 3-1 Champions League defeat at Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday.

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‘A cash advance on your death’: the strange, morbid world of Aids profiteering

In Oscar-shortlisted documentary short Cashing Out, a little-known industry that saw dying LGBTQ+ people sell their life insurance policies is rememberedDuring the summer of 2020, at the onset of t...

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QB Mensah can enter portal, can't sign until ruling

Duke QB Darian Mensah is permitted to enter the transfer portal, but can't enroll at another school or play football for another college team before a North Carolina judge rules on Duke's request f...

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Adobe Acrobat now lets you edit files using prompts, generate podcast summaries

Adobe is adding AI tools to Acrobat, including the ability to generate podcast summaries of files, create presentations, and a way for users to edit files using prompts.

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WSL warns of potentially 'catastrophic' impact of Club World Cup schedule

The scheduling of the inaugural Women's Club World Cup could be "catastrophic", says the Women's Super League.

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ICC rejects Bangladesh request to move T20 World Cup games out of India

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's demand to move their matches at next month's Twenty20 World Cup has been rejected by the ICC.

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McIlroy challenges Hatton and Rahm to pay Tour fines

Rory McIlroy says Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm can "prove" their commitment to Europe's Ryder Cup team by settling the fines handed down to them by the DP World Tour.

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Triple J’s Hottest 100: more than 2m votes have been cast – but who will win?

The radio station keeps its countdown tightly guarded – but there are a few predictions that can safely be madeGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailInside the offices of Australian youth broa...

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NYT Games’ Scrabble-like game Crossplay is a dream come true

This new Scrabble inspired game is a distraction-free alternative to ad-loaded competitors like Words With Friends.

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PraxisPro raises $6M seed from AlleyCorp to coach medical sales reps

PraxisPro, founded by a former pharma sales rep, offers small language model AI training specifically designed for medical product sales.

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Rahm, Hatton issued warning by McIlroy to 'prove' Ryder Cup commitment

Rory McIlroy has called on Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to prove their commitment to Team Europe by paying any DP World Tour fines that could prevent them from being eligible for the Ryder Cup.

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Greenland’s strategic position in seven maps: Why Trump wants the island

The world’s largest island sits in the Arctic Circle and is strategically and economically valuable.

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EU parliament refers Mercosur free trade deal to bloc’s top court

The Court of Justice of the EU will determine if the accord with South America is compatible with the bloc's policy.

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Mixon's Texans future unclear after 'freak' injury

Texans GM Nick Caserio said Wednesday that a "freak" foot injury kept RB Joe Mixon out for the season, and the team will have to "see where his status is."

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Can Europe break with Trump? A tale of energy, defence, economic dependence

Trump has angered European leaders with his Greenland ambitions and tariffs-for-all-who-oppose approach.

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Pegula: Bills' despair, 'playoff wall' triggered firing

Bills owner Terry Pegula said he decided to fire Sean McDermott in the locker room after the loss to Denver, as he felt the team had hit "the proverbial playoff wall."

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Is Raducanu feeling shackled? 'There is confusion in her camp'

What does Emma Raducanu really want on a tennis court?

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Key takeaways from Trump’s one-year anniversary briefing

Immigration crackdowns, protests, and escalating global chaos have defined the second Trump administration.

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Animal Crossing’s ​new ​update ​has revive​d ​my ​pandemic ​sanctuary

After years away​ revisiting my abandoned island uncovers new features, old memories and the quiet reassurance that ​you can go home again• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign u...

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I Do review – immersive hotel drama as wonderful as a real wedding day

Malmaison hotel, LondonTheatregoers move from room to room as emotional messiness is laid bare with spirited bridesmaids, painful encounters and ‘call it all off’ nervesWhen isn’t there big family...

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Rachel Reeves indicates only pubs will benefit from U-turn on business rates

Treasury says it will continue to listen to concerns of wider hospitality sector

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‘Rupture in the world order’: Speeches by Carney, world leaders at Davos

World leaders, rattled by Trump's latest gambit in Greenland, look to present united front at World Economic Forum.

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US, Russia envoys meet in Davos as Ukraine reconstruction plan postponed

US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin on Thursday, the Kremlin confirms, as signing of $800bn Ukraine deal is put on hold.

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Netanyahu joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Israel will join countries including UAE, Morocco and Belarus on body that US president wants to adopt UN-like role

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Israeli PM Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace

Israel is the latest country to publicly accept an invitation to a new international organisation that many fear may be designed to supplant the UN.

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Women's Club World Cup could be 'catastrophic' for WSL

English players and officials are shocked by the current scheduling for the inaugural Women's Club World Cup because of the impact it could have on the WSL.

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Trump live news: US president in Davos as Greenland threats spark outrage

US President Donald Trump is at the World Economic Forum where he says he'll have 'many meetings' on Greenland.

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AI’s growing thirst for water is becoming a public health risk

AI’s rapid expansion is placing growing pressure on water supplies and public health.

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UN condemns Israel’s demolition of UNRWA HQ in occupied East Jerusalem

UN condemns Israel’s demolition of UNRWA HQ in occupied East Jerusalem

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Rising Global Temperatures May Affect Choices for Winter Olympic Venues

Gus Schumacher, a member of the U.S. cross-country skiing team, left, competing in Planica, Slovenia, in March 2023.

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Language learning marketplace Preply’s unicorn status embodies Ukrainian resilience

Language learning marketplace Preply is now valued at $1.2 billion after raising a $150 million that marks a new chapter for the 14-year-old company.

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Mateta tells Palace he wants to leave amid Villa and Juve interest

Jean-Philippe Mateta has told Crystal Palace he wants to leave the club this January, amid interest from Aston Villa and Juventus.

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Premier League clubs spent £1.92bn on forwards - why are so many struggling?

Premier League clubs scrambled to add firepower during the summer transfer window, spending a record £1.92bn on players categorised as forwards. So why are so many struggling?

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Premier League clubs spent £1.92bn on forwards - why are so many struggling?

Premier League clubs scrambled to add firepower during the summer transfer window, spending a record £1.92bn on players categorised as forwards. So why are so many struggling?

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New survey highlights sexual misconduct frequency within UK elite sport

A new report has highlighted the frequency of women experiencing sexual misconduct while working in UK elite sport.

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The hidden microbes that decide how sourdough tastes

The microbes living in sourdough starters don’t just appear by chance—they’re shaped by what bakers feed them. New research shows that while the same hardy yeast tends to dominate sourdough starter...

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Blake Lively called Justin Baldoni 'a clown' in text messages

Newly unsealed court documents show Lively criticising the It Ends With Us director.

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‘There is a sense of things careening towards a head’: TS Eliot prize winner Karen Solie

The Canadian poet, whose winning collection explores environmental and personal loss, discusses making art in existential timesEarly on in her latest collection, the Canadian poet Karen Solie apolo...

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Terland punishes 10-player Arsenal as Man Utd reach League Cup final

Manchester United reached their first ever Women's League Cup final as they beat 10 player Arsenal 1-0 to progress from their last four tie.

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Holders Chelsea into seventh straight League Cup final thanks to Keptein header

Holders Chelsea booked their place in a seventh consecutive Women's League Cup final with a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester City, with Wieke Kaptein’s first-half header ultimately proving enou...

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Mayes hits England record score in U19s World Cup

Hampshire's Ben Mayes smashes 191 - an England U19s World Cup record - against Scotland in Harare.

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Killer of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison

The man who killed Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison.

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Majority of Latin Americans Endorsed Trump’s Intervention In Venezuela, Polls Show

Celebrations in Buenos Aires following the capture of Nicolás Maduro earlier this month.

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India’s app downloads rebounded to 25.5 billion in 2025, fueled by AI assistants and microdrama boom

ChatGPT was the second most downloaded app in India for 2025 after Instagram.

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Consumers spent more on mobile apps than games in 2025, driven by AI app adoption

Consumers spent more money in mobile apps than games in 2025, driven by AI app adoption.

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Nikon Z5II Review: Fantastic Camera at a Budget Price

The second version of Nikon’s Z5 brings improved autofocus, faster burst rates, and impressive video specs, making it one of the best “entry-level” full-frame cameras on the market.

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Pro-AI Super PACs Are Already All In on the Midterms

Silicon Valley’s battle against AI regulation is already shaping the next US election cycle.

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Scientists are building viruses from scratch to fight superbugs

Researchers from New England Biolabs (NEB®) and Yale University describe the first fully synthetic bacteriophage engineering system for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an antibiotic-resistant bacterium of...

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A new Henry V is a barometer of our times – what can Shakespeare’s war play tell us amid global chaos? | Michael Billington

Revivals of this history play usually reflect the politics of the moment. Now a fresh RSC retelling arrives in a world of instability and fractured alliancesI have long argued that Shakespeare’s hi...

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‘The rise of fascism makes our work even more important’: Montez Press, champions of queer, feminist art

They published a raunchy book inspired by the Guardian’s Owen Jones; broadcast interviews with obscure punk legends; and make calendars to navigate the world of underground art. Now they’re going g...

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TR-49 review – inventive narrative deduction game steeped in the strangest of wartime secrets

PC; InkleThe UK game developer’s latest is a database mystery constructed from an archive of fictional books. Their combined contents threaten to crack the code of realityBletchley Park: famed home...

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‘Barbaric new era’: Palestinians, UN slam Israeli demolition of UNRWA HQ

Head of UN agency for Palestinian refugees says demolition in East Jerusalem is 'blatant breach of international law'.

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Inner London house prices fall at fastest rate since global financial crisis

Sharp decline in most expensive boroughs underscores impact of affordability pressures and Budget uncertainty

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Why are British people so obsessed with bins? | Polly Hudson

Our nation’s fascination with rubbish knows no bounds – as was proved by one recent online debateEven if you’ve never been anywhere near it, the Mumsnet message board is legendary. Since it launche...

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Hearts ready to 'strike another blow' in title race with Celtic win, says McInnes

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes is challenging his players to beat Celtic again and "strike a blow to a direct opponent" in the title race.

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Howard Lutnick heckled at World Economic Forum dinner

Event hosted by Larry Fink descended into uproar after combative remarks from US commerce secretary

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As captain, I've made a terrible mistake - Brook

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says supporters have "every right to be annoyed" with his behaviour after he was punched by a nightclub bouncer on a tour of New Zealand before the Ashes.

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Greenland Tensions Rattle Global Markets

Stocks in Japan and throughout Asia edged lower on Wednesday.

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Meta Seeks to Bar Mentions of Mental Health—and Zuckerberg’s Harvard Past—From Child Safety Trial

The trial starts soon in New Mexico’s case against Meta—and the company is pulling out all the stops to protect its reputation.

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Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant

Japan restars a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.

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Toby Carvery owner faces eviction from north London site for felling ancient oak

Felling of 500-year-old oak has provoked fury from public and Enfield council, which leases land to Mitchells & ButlersThe restaurant chain Toby Carvery is facing eviction from one of its sites...

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Knocks, eSports & McRae - the rise of the WRC's new underdog

Jon Armstrong's journey to the top of his sport has not been conventional, but he's now set to make his debut in the World Rally Championship.

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Aberdeen in latter stages of manager search

Aberdeen are in the latter stages of their search for a new manager, with candidates having been interviewed.

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‘A new form of theater’: can Ian McKellen, 52 cameras and ‘mixed reality’ reinvent a medium?

At the Shed in New York, attendees wearing enhanced glasses are witnessing an experimental new play where actors appear in video formYou sit in a circle at the Shed, the cultural center in Manhatta...

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Starmer should resist calls to match Trump ‘tweet-for-tweet’, says Miliband

Britain’s position would be ‘much worse’ if PM took stronger line on US threats over Greenland, says energy secretaryUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesDavos live – latest...

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Majority of Latin Americans Endorsed Trump’s Intervention In Venezuela, Polls Show

Celebrations in Buenos Aires following the capture of Nicolás Maduro earlier this month.

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After Maduro’s Last Dance, a New Rhythm Goes Viral in Venezuela

President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, dancing during “Venezuelan Student Day” in November.

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‘Every time I look at one, I smile!’: how axolotls took over the world

Our passion for these cute-looking salamanders means they are everywhere – except in the wild, where the species is under increasing threatAxolotls are the new llamas. Which were, of course, the ne...

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Trump’s ‘wrecking ball’ set to touch down in Davos

From Venezuela to Iran and now Greenland, the volatile US president is tearing up global norms

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The AI Boom Will Increase US Carbon Emissions—but It Doesn’t Have To

A new analysis finds that data centers’ energy demands will drastically increase power plant emissions over the next decade. Renewables, though, could cut them while helping keep prices from rising.

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'Football is a vampire!' Meet the ex-Plymouth boss bringing Schalke back up

Miron Muslic did not even have to wait for his first game in front of 62,000 supporters to appreciate the scale of what he had taken on as Schalke’s new head coach. That became clear when 3,0...

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South Korean Ex-Premier Gets 23 Years in Prison for Role in Martial Law

Han Duck-soo, South Korea’s former prime minister, arriving at Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday.

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Peers urged to vote for social media ban for under-16s

Lord Nash proposes raising the age limit in a change to a draft law making its way through Parliament.

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Ed Miliband defends Starmer’s ‘calm’ response to Trump as world leaders amp up rhetoric – UK politics live

‘Keir Starmer’s leadership is absolutely right on this and I think at this stage, it’s about de-escalation and finding a way through this tricky situation,’ the energy secretary saidGood morning. O...

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Life’s chemistry may begin in the cold darkness of space

New experiments reveal that protein precursors can form naturally in deep space under extreme cold and radiation. Scientists found that simple amino acids bond into peptides on interstellar dust, l...

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Keir Starmer to visit China with British business leaders next week, say reports

Prime minster’s reported trip follows approval by UK government for Beijing to build new embassy in LondonKeir Starmer will reportedly visit China next week after controversial plans for Beijing to...

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Why Was Macron Wearing Sunglasses in Davos?

President Emmanuel Macron at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday.

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Live: Israel launches strikes as Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’

Artillery fire, gunship attack, demolitions in war-battered Gaza as PM Netanyahu accepts US 'peace board' position.

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‘Soviet attitudes framed local culture as backward’: the record label standing up to Russian imperialism

Ored Recordings documents chants, laments and displacement songs of the Caucasus threatened by erasure. After the invasion of Ukraine, its ‘punk ethnography’ has never been more urgentIn May 2022,...

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Goodbye, Queer Eye: pure comfort TV that’s too fabulous to exist in this world any more

The fab five convene in Washington DC for the show’s 10th and final season – and one last, escapist feelgood hurrahIn 2018, hopes were not high for Queer Eye. Having dredged the sea floor of early...

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Enough appeasement: Britain needs its own ‘trade bazooka’ to take on Donald Trump | Ed Davey

It’s time to stand up for ourselves. With targeted action and tariffs, we can help push back the bully in chiefEd Davey is leader of the Liberal DemocratsDonald Trump is behaving like an internatio...

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Saipan review – Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy’s epic spat becomes amusing state-of-the-nation psychodrama

Éanna Hardwick and Steve Coogan star as furious Keane and his luckless manager McCarthy in this retelling of the Man Utd star’s infamous 2002 walkoutHere is a sports drama which is also a true-life...

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Sky announces new partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB

Sky has announced a new partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB, reinforcing its commitment to British sport, and bringing the country together around significant cultural moments, inspiring sto...

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'A significant milestone' - schedule confirmed for historic Women's Lions tour

The dates, fixtures and host cities have been revealed for Howden British & Irish Lions’ historic Women’s Series in New Zealand in 2027.

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Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant after 15-year shutdown

Petition signed by 40,000 relays concerns over risk of seismic activity in vicinity of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant.

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Power Rankings: Iowa, Ohio State soar into top 10 -- but can they stay there?

The Big Ten and Big 12 are winners as Ohio State, Iowa and Baylor crack the top 10. UConn stays No. 1.

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Syrian Government, SDF agree on four-day ceasefire

The Syrian government has announced a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

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Luka Doncic records triple-double as Lakers rally past Nuggets

LA Lakers star had one of his most impactful games of the season to propel his side to a comeback win against Denver.

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Bangladesh-India T20 World Cup dispute unresolved as ICC deadline looms

Bangladeshi official says his country will not back down under pressure as team captain Litton Das voices concerns.

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Is listening to an audiobook as good as reading?

Queen tells reading campaign that listening counts too – and the publishing industry increasingly agreesQueen Camilla has met many disreputable characters in her time as a royal, but her encounter...

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US, Iran exchange threats of broadscale war in latest sabre rattling

War of words between Trump and Iranian officials escalates as Washington moves aircraft carrier.

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Brook admits to 'terrible mistake' after mid-series nightclub altercation

Harry Brook has admitted he is fortunate to still be England captain after describing his altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international against New Zealand as a R...

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Introducing the HOF Class of 2026: Why Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones are Hall of Famers

Cooperstown welcomed two new players Tuesday night. Here's why the center fielders are headed to the Hall.

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Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics: Why MacKinnon is No. 1

As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.

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England fans have 'every right to be annoyed, I made terrible mistake' - Brook

Harry Brook says supporters have “every right to be annoyed” by his behaviour after he was punched by a nightclub bouncer on England’s tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

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Snap reaches settlement in social media addiction lawsuit

Snap is still a defendant in similar cases related to social media addiction.

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'Near perfect' Gauff joins Sabalenka in third round

A "near-perfect" Coco Gauff and world number one Aryna Sabalenka both blast their way into the Australian Open third round with speedy victories.

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What to expect from Trump's Davos speech. And, the DOJ subpoenas Minnesota officials

President Trump is expected to address affordability at the World Economic Forum today. And, Minnesota officials react after the Justice Department subpoenas them.

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'Intense calendar' gets Evans over latest WRC blow

As the 2026 World Rally Championship gets under way this weekend in Monte Carlo, Elfyn Evans says the "intense" calendar helps him get over his latest title miss.

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UK inflation rises more than expected to 3.4% in December

Figure comes as investors await Bank of England’s next decision on interest rates

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Vigil by George Saunders review – will a world-wrecking oil tycoon repent?

The ghosts of Lincoln in the Bardo return to confront a dying oil man’s destructive legacy – but this time they feel like a gimmickGeorge Saunders is back in the Bardo – perhaps stuck there. Vigil,...

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A later-life love triangle? Redefining how to grow old – in pictures

From naked embraces and sofa snogging to the very final stages of life, a new exhibition proves there is no one way to age Continue reading...

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Heavyweight review – locker room becomes pressure cooker in real-time boxing face-off

Christopher M Anthony’s drama about a self-destructive slugger features Jordan Bolger prepping to fight the champ – but distrustful of those around himTypically, boxing films are all about the flas...

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Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart review – her frankness about her ordeal is truly inspiring

Taken from her bedroom at the age of 14 and sexually abused for nine months, Smart, now a child safety activist, rails powerfully against shame in this true-crime documentaryNew year, new true-crim...

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Audi boss expects ‘very bumpy’ debut season despite 2030 title target

Audi chief Mattia Binotto has warned that the new Formula 1 team could experience a "very bumpy" debut campaign despite the German brand's bosses setting the lofty target of fighting for championsh...

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Champions League quiz: Name every city to host a final

The Champions League and its forerunner the European Cup have a combined 70-year history. Can you name all the cities that have staged the final of the men's competition?

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'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers

The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.

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Alcaraz overcomes early stutter to continue bid for career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz overcame an early ‌stutter at the Australian Open to defeat German Yannick Hanfmann ​7-6 (7-4) 6-3 6-2 and move into the ⁠third round as he continues his bid for a...

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Israel’s Netanyahu to join ‘Board of Peace’

This is a breaking news story.

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Amagi slides in India debut, as cloud TV software firm tests investor appetite

Amagi shares debuted at a 12% discount, offering an early read on investor demand for a rare type of tech listing in India.

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TV tonight: Dawn French is a hoot in insurance-scam comedy

The cat’s out of the bag in the latest episode of Can You Keep a Secret. Plus: an Anglo-Saxon cemetery on Digging for Britain. Here’s what to watch this evening9.30pm, BBC OneDawn French continues...

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Palestinians in Gaza confront reality behind ceasefire’s second phase

Hopes for new Gaza administration clash with reality as Israeli control over crossings keeps aid flowing at a slow pace.

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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon calls national election for November 7

New Zealanders are set to go to the polls later this year amid a sluggish economy and rising unemployment.

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Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump attack threats

Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch says the US promised that suspects will not face the death penalty.

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Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from just 32 fossil fuel firms, study shows

Critics accuse leading firms of sabotaging climate action but say data increasingly being used to hold them to accountJust 32 fossil fuel companies were responsible for half the global carbon dioxi...

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Photos leaked to BBC show faces of hundreds killed in Iran's brutal protest crackdown

The images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones.

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US trade with Southeast Asia and Taiwan surging despite Trump tariffs

While trade data show exports from China have fallen dramatically, US customers are still buying from elsewhere.

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Steal review – you long for Sophie Turner to triumph in this wild thriller

This breathless and hugely entertaining financial heist show isn’t just packed with twists. It’s a clever meditation on the evil of money – in which you’re rooting for the Game of Thrones starThe t...

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Scene changers: on the road with the experimental Pip Simmons theatre group – in pictures

The maverick theatre-maker Pip Simmons, who died two years ago aged 80, is captured on stage and off in a book by photographer Sheila Burnett documenting the radical troupe’s years of European tour...

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World Economic Forum weighs moving flagship event from Davos

Organisation’s executives including chair Larry Fink discuss future of annual shindig for political and business elites

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KPMG’s UK boss in two-man race for global leadership

Former audit chief is early favourite in contest with international COO Gary Wingrove

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Can the EU keep up with Trump in a trade war?

While the US president fires off social media posts increasing tariffs, the bloc has to overcome political divisions to retaliate

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Trump Heads to Davos Amid Deep Worries About U.S.-European Alliance

President Trump leaving the White House on Tuesday night en route to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum.

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Greenland latest: Trump returns to US after ‘electrical issue’ on Air Force One

US president’s delayed trip risks changing Davos schedule, including a planned address to economic forum

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‘I could never hope to equal it again’: Jeffrey Archer announces next novel will be his last

The 85-year-old bestselling author’s final novel, Adam and Eve, will be published in English in OctoberBestselling novelist Jeffrey Archer has announced his next novel, Adam and Eve, will be his la...

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Trump doubles down on Greenland, saying there is 'no going back'

The US president is due to arrive at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he said there are "a lot of meetings scheduled on Greenland".

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United explore Loftus-Cheek loan

Manchester United are exploring their options over a move for AC Milan's Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Stock markets plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland

Wall Street has its worst day since October as Trump doubles down on threats to take Greenland.

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Barcelona rail crash kills 1 days after deadly train wreck in Spain’s south

Official says 37 people injured, as Spain observes three days of mourning for 42 killed in earlier train collision.

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The human brain may work more like AI than anyone expected

Scientists have discovered that the human brain understands spoken language in a way that closely resembles how advanced AI language models work. By tracking brain activity as people listened to a...

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,427

These are the key developments from day 1,427 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Republicans begin to push back against Trump’s pursuit of Greenland

Party may vote to block any military action as it seeks to defuse growing rift with allies over the Arctic territory

ft.com

US opens priority visa appointment system for World Cup

World Cup 2026 ticket holders can now access priority visa appointments for travel to the United States - but doubt remains whether fans from every country to have qualified will be able to enter.

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Venues announced for historic women's Lions tour of NZ

The British and Irish Lions will play three Tests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on their landmark first women's tour to New Zealand.

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Women coaches 'twice as likely to be bullied', study finds

Women who coach sports in the UK are experiencing bullying and harassment at far higher rates than men, according to a new study.

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‘Crunch time’ on rising costs of Send provision in England, says thinktank

IFS says system failing to deliver for those who need it and ministers face stark choices with white paper imminentThe government is facing “crunch time” over the rising costs and failures of speci...

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UK grassroots music venues show lowest decline since 2018 as sector stabilises post-pandemic

The number of small venues shrank by just nine in 2025, but more than half of them reported making no profit, while employment in the sector dropped almost 22%The number of grassroots music venues...

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Judi Dench backs campaign to protect London’s green spaces from developers

Actor says it is ‘more important than ever’ to safeguard city’s parks as report finds more than 50 are at riskDame Judi Dench has called for greater protections for London’s parks and green spaces,...

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Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director

Kaouther Ben Hani's Oscar hopeful, The Voice of Hind Rajab, tells the tale of a girl killed in Gaza.

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Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim

Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.

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