George Cabot Lodge, Last of His Family to Battle a Kennedy, Dies at 98
George Cabot Lodge, right, and Edward M. Kennedy enjoying a laugh during their race to succeed Mr. Kennedy’s brother, John F. Kennedy, in the U.S. Senate in 1962.
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Patriots beat Broncos in blizzard to reach Super Bowl
The New England Patriots become the first team to book their spot in Super Bowl 60 after grinding out a 10-7 win at the Denver Broncos.
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This founder cracked firefighting — now he’s creating an AI gold mine
The nozzle is just the beginning – what company founder Sunny Sethi calls "the muscle on the ground.”
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GB's Muir secures X Games slopestyle gold
Britain's Kirsty Muir lays down a marker before the Winter Olympics with slopestyle gold at the X Games in Aspen.
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Minnesota governor wants federal immigration agents out after Pretti killed
Trump administration faces intensifying pressure over immigration crackdown after federal agents kill another citizen.
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ChatGPT is pulling answers from Elon Musk’s Grokipedia
Information from the conservative-leaning, AI-generated encyclopedia developed by Elon Musk’s xAI is beginning to appear in answers from ChatGPT.
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Police in England and Wales to get new strict emergency response time limits
Home Office will set out changes to policing on Monday that it claims are biggest overhaul in two centuriesPolice forces in England and Wales will be told to respond to emergency calls within stric...
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Humans& thinks coordination is the next frontier for AI, and they’re building a model to prove it
Humans&, a new startup founded by alumni of Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, xAI, and Google DeepMind, is building the next generation of foundation models for collaboration, not chat.
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Science fiction writers, Comic-Con say goodbye to AI
Some of the major players in science fiction and pop culture are taking firmer stances against generative AI.
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Democrats unite to threaten shutdown over immigration raids
Party which has struggled to oppose Donald Trump’s agenda says it is prepared to take a stand over Minneapolis deaths
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What’s behind the recent shift in US defence strategy?
Washington has revealed its new national defence strategy.
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Floyd Vivino, Throwback Comedian Known as Uncle Floyd, Dies at 74
Floyd Vivino, better known as Uncle Floyd, in 2016 at an awards dinner in Florham Park, N.J. Though he gained fame on television, he made hundreds of in-person appearances every year.
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People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique
The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.
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Rooney to fans: Steelers 'excited' about McCarthy
Steelers owner Art Rooney II cited Mike McCarthy's previous accomplishments as an NFL head coach and his ability to develop quarterbacks as the traits that led the organization to tab the 62-year-o...
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Another BEAUTY! Cunha wins it for Man Utd with STUNNING strike!
Matheus Cunha scores a brilliant goal for Manchester United to put them 3-2 up in their Premier League clash with Arsenal.
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Why Minnesota Can't Do More to Stop ICE
Democratic lawmakers have few options that wouldn't trigger something like civil war.
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The Patriots just showed us what it means to hire the right coach
New England just went from 4-13 in 2024 to the Super Bowl with Mike Vrabel.
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Abhishek's 14-ball 50 leads India to series win
India take an unassailable 3-0 series lead in the T20 series against New Zealand after Abhishek Sharma hits an unbeaten 68 off 20 balls, including a 14-ball 50.
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Tory pair aim to attract 'politically homeless' with new movement
Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson believe they can win back voters who have snubbed the Conservatives.
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Latson, No. 2 Gamecocks end Vandy streak at 20
Ta'Niya Latson scored 21 points as No. 2 South Carolina cruised to a 103-74 victory, ending No. 5 Vanderbilt's school-record 20-game win streak to start to the season.
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Marian Goodman, Eminent New York Art Dealer, Dies at 97
Marian Goodman in 2016 in her gallery in New York. She played a major role in bringing avant-garde European art to prominence in the 1980s.
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Apple will reportedly unveil its Gemini-powered Siri assistant in February
We’re about to get our first real look at the results of the recently announced AI partnership between Apple and Google.
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Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest
The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a deescalation of tensions and peace.
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US storm causes widespread power outages, thousands of flights cancelled
From Texas to New England, the monster storm brings hazardous conditions, prompting warnings to stay off roads.
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Wicker review – Olivia Colman is smelly fisherwoman falling for wicker man in uneven fable
Sundance film festival: an inventively made fantasy boasts eye-catching premise and typically rewarding performance from Oscar-winner but something’s missingIn terms of attention-demanding loglines...
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Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption
A powerful winter storm swept across the country, with heavy snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures affecting millions.
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'Disgusted' Stewart protests shooting with sign
Unrivaled co-founder and two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart held up an "Abolish ICE" sign during player introductions at Unrivaled on Sunday afternoon.
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Thousands march in Crowborough over asylum plan for former military camp
Protesters walk to Sussex market town from base where Home Office plans to house up to 500 asylum seekersThousands of people have marched through an East Sussex market town to protest against UK go...
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Why is Trump upending 80 years of US foreign policy?
Former Trump official Christian Whiton argues it is about time to press ‘reset’ on US relations with the world.
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Protesters demand end to immigration crackdown after Minneapolis shooting
Outrage grows in US after videos cast doubt on official explanation for death of 37-year-old intensive-care nurse
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Flamengo make new £35m offer for West Ham's Paqueta
Flamengo make a new offer of more than 41m euros (£35.5m) for West Ham and Brazil forward Lucas Paqueta.
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Blocking Burnham shows Starmer’s ruthlessness cannot mask his weakness
NEC’s move merely postpones rather than resolves questions about who can lead Labour’s fightbackIt is a sign that the political deck of cards is stacked against you when the only good hand is one t...
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Despite lingering injury, Darnold set to face Rams
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will start Sunday's NFC Championship Game, but he and Drew Lock split reps at practice last week due to Darnold's lingering oblique injury.
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Selhurst Park stunned as Pedro doubles Chelsea's lead early into second half!
Joao Pedro doubles Chelsea's lead early into the second half of their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
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Labour can reverse its decision to block Andy Burnham. Here is why it must | Neal Lawson
Good politics is about collaboration and contestation. The NEC’s ruling means the party has turned its back on that • Neal Lawson is director of the cross-party campaign organisation CompassThis go...
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'Life-changing' match awaits qualifier Inglis at home Slam
Australian Maddison Inglis has gone from saving match points in qualifying to a "life-changing" meeting with Iga Swiatek in her home Grand Slam.
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‘A special strike!’ | Buendia STUNS St. James’ Park with sensational long-range effort
Emi Buendia STUNS St. James’ Park with a sensational long-range strike for Aston Villa against Newcastle in the Premier League.
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BBCSO/BBC Singers/Brabbins: UnEarth review – Wolfe faces the climate crisis head on
Barbican, LondonJulia Wolfe’s oratorio, here in its UK premiere, is evocative and striking, but its thudding final movement felt heavy-handedHow to approach the issue of climate breakdown in art?...
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Portsmouth 1-1 Southampton
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Portsmouth and Southampton.
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Grizzlies-Nuggets postponed due to winter storm
Sunday's game between the Nuggets and Grizzlies was postponed due to travel issues caused by the massive winter storm spreading across much of the United States
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Final round of voting closes in 'sham' Myanmar election
The party backed by the ruling generals is expected to win a landslide in a country gripped by fear and civil war.
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Clashes erupt at antigovernment protest in Albanian capital Tirana
Protests turn violent, arrests are made, as opposition accuses Prime Minister Edi Rama and allies of corruption.
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Reed beats LIV Golf rival to Dubai title as McIlroy fails to contend
Patrick Reed held off LIV Golf League rival David Puig to claim a maiden Rolex Series title with a four-stroke victory at the DP World Tour’s Hero Dubai Desert Classic in Dubai.
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The Olive Boy review – a teenager’s love letter to mothers everywhere
Southwark Playhouse, LondonOllie Maddigan’s open-hearted solo show about a motherless 15-year-old is full of crude comedy and swaggering confidence – until it exposes the grief underneath and beco...
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Azim v Lemos postponed after both sustain injuries
Adam Azim's light-welterweight contest with Gustavo Lemos has been postponed after both fighters sustained hand injuries.
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Scorchers crush Sixers to win sixth Big Bash title
Perth Scorchers extend their record as the most successful men's Big Bash League franchise, beating Sydney Sixers by six wickets to win their sixth title.
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UK politicians welcome Trump’s retreat over British troops’ role in Afghanistan
Home secretary says climbdown was ‘as good as it gets’ from US president despite failure to apologise for remarksDonald Trump’s climbdown over his claim that UK troops avoided the frontline in Afgh...
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Labour Party blocks Andy Burnham from standing as an MP
National Executive Committee panel decides Greater Manchester mayor cannot contest Gorton and Denton by-election
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Alcaraz cruises to 14th Grand Slam quarter-final
A straight-set win over American seed Tommy Paul takes world number one Carlos Alcaraz into a 14th Grand Slam quarter-final at the Australian Open.
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Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra Sphere Review: Premium Hearing Aids
This new prescription hearing aid has a special chip designed to improve hearing in noisy conditions.
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Reed hasn't yet finalized new deal with LIV Golf
Patrick Reed said Sunday's he's a free agent and hasn't yet finalized his contract to play in the LIV Golf League this season.
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Myanmar holds final stage of disputed election as rebels continue fighting
Myanmar’s final stage of its disputed general election is under way despite the ongoing civil war.
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Smith frustrated at playing in rain as Scorchers win spicy Big Bash final
Steve Smith fired only briefly with the bat and then became frustrated at playing in the rain as Sydney Sixers lost to now six-time Big Bash League champions Perth Scorchers by six wickets in Sunda...
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Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90
Tully covered some of the defining moments in India's history in a career that spanned decades.
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'This is silly!' | Smith confused with rain DRAMA at Big Bash Final!
Steve Smith was visibly annoyed with having to play in such heavy rain during the Big Bash Final.
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Babar returns as Pakistan name T20 World Cup squad despite tournament doubt
Uncertainty shrouds Pakistan's participation after ICC expels Bangladesh from the tournament.
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Mensik withdrawal sends Djokovic into last eight
Novak Djokovic moves through to the Australian Open quarter-finals as fourth-round opponent Jakub Mensik pulls out with an abdominal injury.
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Here’s what to know about your legal rights when encountered with ICE
Experts clarify ICE limits, detailing when agents can stop, detain or enter homes and what rights residents have.
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Protests, pride and late celebrations in URC
Despite the off-the-field drama, it turned out to be a decent return for Wales' four professional sides with two wins, a draw and agonising defeat.
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How Iran Crushed a Citizen Uprising With Lethal Force
After scattered protests started last month, Iranians revolted en masse. The security forces cracked down, and the death toll has now reached 5,200.
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Shiffrin wins last pre-Games slalom, claims title
Mikaela Shiffrin locked up the World Cup slalom title with two races to spare by dominating the last event before the Olympics.
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New DNA analysis rewrites the story of the Beachy Head Woman
A Roman-era skeleton discovered in southern England has finally given up her secrets after more than a decade of debate. Known as the Beachy Head Woman, she was once thought to have roots in sub-Sa...
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Djokovic handed walkover through to Australian Open quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic has been handed a walkover through to the Australian Open quarter-finals after his opponent Jakub Mensik pulled out injured.
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‘People can be cruel – I learned that early’: US pop star Madison Beer on child fame and fan attacks
Signed at 13 and dropped by 16, Beer’s path to stardom has not been easy. Now 26, she says she’s finally making music for herself and happy to wear her heart on her sleeveMadison Beer may only be 2...
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England and Wales to hand counterterror policing to new national force
Responsibilities including combating organised crime will no longer be handled at a local level
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‘Not optimistic’: Ukrainians doubt Russia ready to end war amid talks
Ukrainians have little hope after a US-brokered meeting as they endure bombardments and blackouts.
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Who was Alex Pretti, the nurse shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis?
Two witnesses said in court filings that the victim did not brandish a gun, refuting claims by the Trump administration.
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Ancient people carried a wild potato across the American Southwest
Long before farming took hold, ancient Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest were already shaping the future of a wild potato. New evidence shows that this small, hardy plant was deliberatel...
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Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis
Killing of ICU nurse by US border agent sparks protests in Minneapolis, already tense after earlier shootings.
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'False confidence' cost Pimblett - Gaethje
UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje says Paddy Pimblett's "false confidence" cost him in their fight at UFC 324.
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Uniforms for conference championship games: Broncos-Pats, Seahawks-Rams
The four teams in the conference championship games will be suited accordingly on the field.
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Politics chat: Voters disapprove of ICE tactics; Trump's tariff threat at Davos
The popularity of Trump's immigration crackdown, and approval of ICE's tactics have dropped. Also, there's fallout from the World Economic Forum, including Trump's new tariff threat against Canada.
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Decision day for Labour on whether Burnham can stand as MP
Allies of the prime minister may try to block the mayor of Greater Manchester from standing in a parliamentary by-election.
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Indonesia resumes search for about 80 missing after landslide kills 10
The death toll from Saturday’s landslide in a residential area of West Java province has risen to 10.
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Mass arrests at UK protest in support of hunger-striking detainee
Police carried out mass arrests after a peaceful protest outside a London prison in support of hunger-striking detainee.
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Ten years later: Trends from Patriots-Broncos' last AFC Championship Game
Before New England and Denver battle to play in Super Bowl LX, here's a look back at sports and pop culture trends that dominated that last matchup.
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Syria agrees to extend ceasefire with SDF for 15 more days
A fragile ceasefire between Syria’s government and the Kurdish-led SDF has been extended by 15 days.
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Cricket players, officials slam ICC for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup ouster
Ex-players and cricket administrators question the ICC's decision, saying it reeks of double standards and injustice.
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Scheffler and teenager Brown one back at congested American Express
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler and 18-year-old Blades Brown are one shot off leader Si Woo Kim on a congested leaderboard after three rounds of The American Express.
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Week in Pictures: From Minneapolis turmoil to Israeli attacks on Gaza
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Improved Alcaraz serve carries him into Australian Open quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz equalled his best run at the Australian Open by beating Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals.
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'I'm surprising myself' - altered serve 'important weapon' for Alcaraz
World number one Carlos Alcaraz describes his serve as an "important weapon" as he continues his serene run to the Australian Open quarter-finals.
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TV tonight: the internet’s favourite trainspotter takes a space adventure
Will Francis Bourgeois fulfil his lifelong dream of becoming a rocket man? Plus, it’s Hiddleston v Laurie once again in The Night Manager. Here’s what to watch this evening6.50pm, Channel 4 Continu...
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Gaza’s tent life between illness and daily despair
Gaza faces public health crisis amid Israel's war, with waste, sewage and poor sanitation leading to disease outbreaks.
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AI-generated British schoolgirl becomes far-right social media meme
Amelia, created to deter young people from extremism, has been subverted and is breaking out of niche online silosIn certain corners of the internet, on niche news feeds and algorithms, an AI-gener...
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Thousands of new Americans opt for 'ultimate act of inclusion' despite obstacles
Three citizenship ceremonies NPR attended in the Washington, D.C. area in January were largely celebratory experiences, despite a year of hurdles and changes to the naturalization process.
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Watch: BBC at protests near scene where Alex Pretti was shot dead
Protesters chanted Alex Pretti's name after he became the second person this month to be shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis.
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Jovic, 18, sets up Sabalenka quarter-final in Melbourne
Teenager Iva Jovic is "excited" to test herself against "the best" after booking an Australian Open quarter-final against Aryna Sabalenka.
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool want USMNT's Robinson as Robertson replacement
United States international Antonee Robinson is subject to renewed interest from Liverpool. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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The Podcaster Poking at France’s Biggest Secrets
Philippe Collin, a journalist, author and podcaster, recording in Paris in November.
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Middle powers may miss the global order more than they think
Even if you are not interested in the superpowers, they will sooner or later be interested in you
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Link MPs’ pay to GDP, says UK business secretary
Peter Kyle calls on government departments to do more to boost economic growth
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Myanmar holds final election round, military-backed party set to win
UN official describes monthlong polls as 'illegitimate', while ASEAN regional bloc says it will not certify the vote.
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Josephine review – Channing Tatum is a knockout in shattering drama of lost innocence
Sundance film festival: taut and emotionally intelligent drama follows the aftermath of an eight-year-old witnessing a horrifying sexual assaultJosephine, the titular character of Beth de Araújo’s...
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China-backed elections set to entrench military rule in Myanmar
Junta seeks to gain veneer of credibility after years of civil war
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William H. Foege, Key Figure in the Eradication of Smallpox, Dies at 89
William H. Foege in 1985. He played a critical role in making smallpox the first infectious disease to be altogether eliminated. He stood beside a bust of Hygeia, the Greek goddess of health, at C....
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Let public buy war bonds to raise £20bn for defence, say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says the bonds would "give ordinary people the opportunity to contribute to Britain's security".
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What India's Republic Day red carpet means for its foreign policy
Who sits beside India’s president on Republic Day signals Delhi’s diplomatic priorities to the world.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,431
These are the key developments from day 1,431 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challenge
With economic stagnation and extremes of inequality comes corrosion of trust in democratic institutions. So Trump may be a symptom, not a cause, of what Carney called a "rupture" with the post-WW2...
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NASA is set to send astronauts around the Moon again
NASA is moving into a new phase of space exploration, with major progress across human spaceflight, science missions, and advanced technology. In just one year, the agency has launched multiple cre...
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Perth Scorchers beat Sydney Sixers in Big Bash League final - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Big Bash League final between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers at Perth Stadium.