Geoff Mason, Sports Producer Thrust Into Covering Terrorism, Dies at 85
Geoffrey Mason, with ABC Sports, at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Alberta, Canada. He won 24 Emmy Awards for producing coverage of sports events.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-01-28
LIV Golf announces format changes amid ranking points pursuit
LIV Golf have confirmed tweaks for 2026 that appear aimed at supporting the competition's application to receive Official World Golf Ranking points.
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Mourinho’s Benfica drag Real Madrid with them to Champions League playoffs
Benfica beat Real 4-2 which sends both teams into Champions League playoffs, as Madrid miss out on top eight.
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Zuckerberg teases agentic commerce tools and major AI rollout in 2026
Mark Zuckerberg says 2026 will be "a big year for delivering personal super intelligence."
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Barcelona claim Champions League last-16 spot, but its the playoffs for PSG
Barcelona leap into Champions League automatic qualifying positions with win in Copenhagen, but PSG face playoffs.
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Why the NORAD Cold War Pact Between the U.S. and Canada Is News
Canada began a review of its agreement to buy F-35 fighter jets from the United States last year. The United States still wants Canada to use those jets for the common defense of North American air...
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Trump energy department loosens rules on nuclear safety
The new rules apply to nuclear reactors built on Department of Energy property, which includes several currently being developed by startups.
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Antetokounmpo preparing to leave Milwaukee as Bucks listen to trade offers
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is preparing to say farewell to the franchise with which he has spent his entire NBA career as the team listen to trade offers for him, according t...
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Microsoft gained $7.6B from OpenAI last quarter
Microsoft, one of OpenAI's major investors, is benefiting greatly from the AI lab's growth.
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Plane Carrying Colombian Politicians Crashes in Area Contested by Rebels
The aircraft that crashed was a Beechcraft 1900, similar to this one.
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Keir Starmer to hold talks with Xi to bolster economic ties with China
PM is first UK leader to visit China in eight years and hopes to strengthen bond with superpower amid uncertainty over US allianceKeir Starmer will meet the Chinese president Xi Jinping on Thursday...
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Has the keeper scored?! | Mourinho's Benfica side make CL playoff with 98th-minute goal
Benfica's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores against Real Madrid in the 98th minute - with the Champions League match ending 4-2.
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What will be the impact of the EU-India trade pact?
The 'mother of all trade deals' comes months after the United States slapped tariffs on India and the European Union.
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At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal
The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.
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Haaland ends goal drought as Man City avoid CL play-offs
Erling Haaland ended his five-game goal drought as Manchester City booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a simple 2-0 win over Galatasaray.
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Haaland ends goal drought as Man City avoid CL play-offs
Erling Haaland ended his five-game goal drought as Manchester City booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a simple 2-0 win over Galatasaray.
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Tesla invested $2B in Elon Musk’s xAI
Elon Musk's AI company xAI disclosed earlier this month it had raised $20 billion.
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Elon Musk teases a new image-labeling system for X…we think?
Elon Musk says X will begin identifying "manipulated media" but doesn't share details.
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ICE Is Using Palantir’s AI Tools to Sort Through Tips
ICE has been using an AI-powered Palantir system to summarize tips sent to its tip line since last spring, according to a newly released Homeland Security document.
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SpaceX is coming to the public markets, and secondaries are already on fire
paceX is reportedly lining up four major Wall Street banks for a 2026 IPO that could provide the reset the market needs. The company just completed a t...
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Canada’s New Reality
A truck stop on a trade route in Alberta.
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Israel’s top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban
Court gives Israeli government until March to justify ban on foreign media from Gaza.
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Sly Dunbar, Whose Drumming Brought Complex Beats to Reggae, Dies at 73
Sly Dunbar in 2014. Rolling Stone ranked him No. 65 in its list of the 100 greatest drummers of all time and, because he was widely sampled, “quite possibly the world’s most recorded musician.”
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Meta says spending could nearly double to $135bn in AI investment boom
Company forecasts capital expenditures well above analysts’ estimates
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Microsoft profits jump as AI services demand boosts cloud sales
Quarterly revenue tops $81bn as sales in unit that includes Azure platform surge 26% from a year ago
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AI security startup Outtake raises $40M from Iconiq, Satya Nadella, Bill Ackman and other big names
Outtake makes an agentic cybersecurity platform to help enterprises detect identity fraud. Its angel investors are a who's who.
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France says will support EU designation of Iran’s IRGC as ‘terrorist’ group
Foreign minister announces apparent reversal of France's stance, saying Iran protest crackdown 'cannot go unanswered'.
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ServiceNow inks another AI partnership, this time with Anthropic
ServiceNow partners with Anthropic just a week after announcing a partnership with OpenAI as the company takes a multi-model approach.
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Federal Reserve signals no rush to cut rates as economy powers ahead
Chair Jay Powell says robust growth and steadying jobs market show borrowing costs are not ‘restrictive’
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Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.
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Universal basic income needed to cushion blow from AI job losses says UK minister
Lord Jason Stockwood had previously suggested that tech companies could pay a windfall levy to fund the payments
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Assisted dying: could a rarely used 1911 act help supporters override the Lords?
Parliament Act, passed after row over David Lloyd George’s budget, was last used in 2004 to pass ban on foxhuntingSupporters of assisted dying are planning to use the Parliament Act to override the...
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Assisted dying supporters ‘to force through bill with archaic Commons procedure’
Exclusive: MPs backing bill to use ‘nuclear option’ of 1911 Parliament Act if it continues to be blocked by LordsSupporters of assisted dying will seek to force through the bill using an archaic pa...
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Colombian lawmaker among 15 missing in plane disappearance
Plane vanished in jungle near eastern border with Venezuela; search hindered by dense terrain and adverse weather.
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The Doomsday Clock Is Now 85 Seconds to Midnight. Here’s What That Means
Catastrophic risks are increasing, cooperation is declining, and swift action is needed from global leaders to correct course.
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Landslide Leaves Town in Sicily Perched on a Cliff’s Edge
Homes perched along a landslide slope show severe structural damage, with a car left stranded at the edge of the collapsed ground on Niscemi, Italy, on Tuesday.
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South Africa Cancels Release of ‘Melania’ Documentary
The first lady, Melania Trump, at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, where she rang the opening bell.
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US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite political pressure
The central bank will maintain rates at 3.5 to 3.75 percent and warned of 'elevated' economic uncertainty.
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FBI executes search warrant at Georgia election office over 2020 US vote
FBI searches Fulton County election office in Georgia over 2020 election concerns linked to Trump-Biden contest.
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WhatsApp will now charge AI chatbots to operate in Italy
WhatsApp plans to charge developers of AI chatbots per message.
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Burner phones and lead-lined bags: a history of UK security tactics in China
Starmer’s team is wary of spies but such fears are not new – with Theresa May once warned to get dressed under duvetWhen prime ministers travel to China, heightened security arrangements are a give...
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Give Your Problems (and Passwords) to Moltbot, Then Watch It Go
A viral new virtual assistant formerly known as Clawdbot is complex and brings security risks—but some early adopters say it feels like the future.
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AI data labeler Handshake buys Cleanlab, an acquisition target of multiple others
The deal is structured as an acquihire of nine key Cleanlab's researchers.
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Arsenal hit FAR Rabat for six to reach Women's Champions Cup final
Arsenal strolled into the inaugural Women's Champions Cup final and banked a minimum £750,000 prize money after demolishing African champions FAR Rabat 6-0 at the Brentford Community Stadium.
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Even in death, Palestinians are still denied dignity
To find Ran Gvili, Israel desecrated hundreds of Palestinian graves and the world did not care.
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Iran delegates import powers as US war threats keep economy unstable
Iranian governors gain new powers as country prepares for possible war amid sanctions and looming geopolitical tensions.
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Federal Reserve to deliver first rate decision of 2026
Race for new chair heats up as Jay Powell’s final meeting as head of US central bank comes into sight
ft.com
Madrid, PSG drop to UCL playoffs in chaotic finale...
Real Madrid were stunningly dumped into the qualifying playoffs of the Champions League by former coach Jose Mourinho on Wednesday and will be joined there by Paris Saint-Germain.
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Wainwright's emotional Wales return after death of father
Prop Sam Wainwright eyes an emotional Wales return in the Six Nations after the death of his influential father.
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Chrome takes on AI browsers with tighter Gemini integration, agentic features for autonomous tasks
Google Chrome is adding Gemini in sidebar and is rolling out an agentic feature for AI Pro and Ultra users
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Google’s New Chrome ‘Auto Browse’ Agent Attempts to Roam the Web Without You
Google’s latest addition to its Chrome browser puts generative AI behind the wheel and you in the passenger seat.
wired.com
Matt Goodwin is the most extreme Reform candidate yet. How Labour and the Greens react will define them | Zoe Williams
The former academic’s candidacy in the Gorton and Denton byelection shows the hard right has evolved. To stop it the left must change tooMatt Goodwin has been selected as the Reform UK candidate in...
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Amazon cuts thousands of jobs amid AI push
Wednesday’s cuts are the second mass layoffs in three months at the e-commerce giant.
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Apple tells Patreon to move creators to in-app purchase for subscriptions by November
Patreon isn’t happy about Apple’s new subscription billing mandate, arguing Apple’s shifting rules create uncertainty for creators.
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Norris debuts 2026 McLaren as Mercedes continue to impress in Barcelona
Mercedes' promising start to F1's new rules era appeared to continue on the third day of the Barcelona shakedown, which saw world champion Lando Norris finally debut the new McLaren on track.
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High-rise rules relaxed after internet rollout warning
Industry bodies say post-Grenfell safety regulations are frustrating broadband upgrades in tall buildings.
bbc.com
Starmer indicates he will not U-turn on plan to scrap some jury trials
Prime minister says move is crucial to delivering justice to victims of misogynist violence who ‘wait so long’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has indicated that he will not U-turn on...
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Shrinking potion: two-part Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to become single show in London
Olivier award-winning West End production will follow US example and be trimmed to make it ‘more accessible than ever before’For almost a decade it has been the most epic fixture in West End theatr...
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Tiny startup Arcee AI built a 400B open source LLM from scratch to best Meta’s Llama
30-person startup Arcee AI has released a 400B model called Trinity, which it says is one of the biggest open source foundation models from a US company.
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With Apple’s new Creator Studio Pro, AI is a tool to aid creation, not replace it
Apple’s Creator Studio Pro leverages AI to help creators with tedious tasks—like finding clips or building slides—without trying to do the work for them
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Networks Keeping NASA’s Artemis II Mission Connected
NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images...
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Spending package restores some foreign aid
A bipartisan bill allocates $50 billion for foreign aid spending in 2026, down from what was allocated in 2024 but billions more than what the Trump administration had signaled it would approve.
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UK must ‘move now’ to ban social media for under-16s, says Brianna Ghey’s mother
Esther Ghey has previously said she believes her daughter’s social media addiction made her more vulnerableEsther Ghey has called on MPs to vote for an age restriction on social media in the coming...
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Starmer vows to push ahead with cuts to jury trials despite backlash
The prime minister says he made a promise to crime victims that he would tackle court delays.
bbc.com
Modelence raises $13 million to smooth out the vibe-coding stack
How do you build tooling for the AI software stack? A company called Modelence has an interesting answer.
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Panic on crowded train - passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike
Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train.
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Dutch government discriminated against Bonaire islanders over climate adaptation, court rules
Judgment in The Hague orders Netherlands to do more to protect Caribbean people in its territory from impacts of climate crisisThe Dutch government discriminated against people in one of its most v...
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Iraq’s Nominee for Prime Minister Rejects Trump Threats
Iraq’s former prime minister, Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, during an election in Baghdad, last year.
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Assefa targets repeat of record-breaking London win
Reigning champion Tigst Assefa will target a repeat of her record-breaking London Marathon victory when she takes on rivals Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir in this year's race.
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Allbirds is closing its last brick-and-mortar store in San Francisco
Once symbolic of a mid-2010s San Francisco tech bro, Allbirds is cutting costs to "support the long-term health of the business."
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NASA Telescopes Spot Surprisingly Mature Cluster in Early Universe
A new discovery captures the cosmic moment when a galaxy cluster – among the largest structures in the universe – started to assemble only about a billion years after the big bang, one or two billi...
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‘Do you want to say I’m dated?’ Artist Anne Imhof on her S&M Venice shocker – and the show that earned a mauling
She was the art world’s hottest ticket after her confrontational goths-and-dobermans show at the Venice Biennale. But did she get too cosy with the worlds of fashion and advertising?‘I don’t know w...
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Matt Goodwin becomes Reform UK candidate, and Esther Ghey on banning social media – podcast
Reform UK has announced Matt Goodwin as its candidate for the hotly anticipated Gorton and Denton byelection. John Harris and Kiran Stacey discuss his chances. Plus, John speaks to Esther Ghey abou...
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Badenoch shoots herself in the foot on the Tories’ long march to the right | John Crace
Not content with haemorrhaging MPs to Reform, Kemi decides to drive others into the arms of the Lib DemsUK politics live – latest updatesA minute’s silence for Kemi Badenoch. Thoughts and prayers w...
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Chandra, Webb Catch Twinkling Lights
Data from Chandra adds red, green, and blue twinkling lights in this Dec. 22, 2025, image of Pismis 24 from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Pismis 24 is a young cluster of stars in the core...
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UK police to use AI facial recognition tech linked to Israel’s war on Gaza
Concerns rise as UK partners with controversial facial recognition company used by Israel in Gaza.
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‘Fascists threatened us but we always took them on’: the anarchic Bradford club still fighting after 45 years
A new book and podcast tell the story of a 1 in 12, a venue that used community and artistic passion as bulwarks against poverty and grim politics. Its founders and key acts recall gigs, plays and...
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Election Denier Tina Peters Was ‘Pardoned’ by Trump. She’s Still in Prison
Former election clerk Tina Peters is a hero to conspiracy theorists, and even received an empty “pardon” from the president. Colorado's governor has held firm against commuting her sentence—so far.
wired.com
Spending in women's game hits new high in 2025
A record £20.7m ($28.6m) was spent globally on transfers in the women's professional game in 2025 - an increase of 83.6% from 2024 - according to a report published by Fifa.
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‘Like a sea out there’: flooded Somerset residents wonder how water can be managed
People in south-west mop up after Storm Chandra and prepare for next bout of rain, with major incident declaredIn the early hours, the Wade family’s boxer puppy began barking. Thinking it needed to...
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March to honour Cuban national hero expresses solidarity against Trump
At a rally to remember Jose Marti, some protesters disavowed any interference in Cuba from US President Donald Trump.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Plus-one passes are almost gone and only 3 days remain
The TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 plus-one passes at 50% off are almost sold out, and this deal ends in 3 days. Register here before this deal ends on Friday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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The AI infrastructure boom shows no sign of slowing down
ASML’s record orders show chipmakers are still betting big on AI data centers.
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The last man left in a Moldovan village: Laetitia Vançon’s best photograph
‘Dobrușa once had a population of 200. Grisa now lived there alone with his 120 ducks and other animals. The two other remaining residents were murdered by a farmer from a neighbouring village’This...
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Standard Nuclear raises $140M as nuclear power enters its gold rush era
Investors including a16z are betting that nuclear industry suppliers will be the big winners of the AI demand-driven nuclear renaissance.
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The conference where founders scale: TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 tickets are now live at the lowest prices
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 unites 1,100 founders and investors in Boston on June 23 for a day focused on real-world scaling insights and networking that pushes the needle. Save up to $300 on yo...
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NASA Webb Pushes Boundaries of Observable Universe Closer to Big Bang
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has topped itself once again, delivering on its promise to push the boundaries of the observable universe closer to cosmic dawn with the confirmation of a bright g...
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Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semi-final
Defending champion Jannik Sinner beats eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3 6-4 6-4 to set up a semi-final with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.
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Samsung teases new privacy feature to hide your Galaxy phone screen from onlookers
Samsung said that the upcoming feature will let you protect selected parts of the screen like notification popup area.
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Israel’s phase one Gaza ceasefire violations
As the US moves to launch phase two of the Gaza ceasefire, a closer look at how Israel has fallen short on phase one.
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The FBI conducts a search at the Fulton County election office in Georgia
The FBI would not clarify whether the action is tied to the 2020 election, but last month the Department of Justice announced it's suing Fulton County for records related to the election.
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Live updates: Champions League league phase final ...
Enjoy live updates of all 18 matches of the final matchday of the league phase in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League.
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Redwood attracts Google for its $425M Series E as AI power needs rise
Google is the latest investor to back Redwood Materials as the battery recycling startup scales a new energy storage venture to power AI data centers and other industrial sites.
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Ofsted finds no political bias at Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit
Snap inspection of Brunel academy took place after it withdrew invitation to pro-Israel Labour MP Damien EganA snap inspection of a Bristol secondary school criticised for postponing a visit by an...
theguardian.com
The politician whose death leaves a vacuum in India's richest state
Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, reshaped Maharashtra's politics in surprising ways.
bbc.com
Fury to face Makhmudov in April comeback fight
Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury will face Arslanbek Makhmudov in the UK on 11 April as he ends his latest spell of retirement.
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What we know about plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar
Authorities in India say they're investigating the cause of a plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar
aljazeera.com
Paul Taylor Dance Company review – hail to the athletes of the gods!
Linbury theatre, LondonFull of postcard moments, Taylor’s choreography harks back to a more straightforward, analogue age – and is all the better for thatPaul Taylor is not a choreographer for the...
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Why Max Richter’s Hamnet needle-drop left me cold | Tom Service on music
In a new weekly column about the world of classical music, Tom Service bemoans Hollywood turning pieces into slop through overuse. Plus: Philip Glass withdraws his symphony from the Kennedy CenterB...
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Source: Jets hire DC but Glenn likely to call play...
The Jets are hiring Dolphins assistant coach Brian Duker as their new defensive coordinator.
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England planning proposals fail to mention safety of women and girls, say critics
Draft proposals likely to ‘embed risk and inequality’, campaigners and urban planners sayGovernment proposals to overhaul England’s planning system fail to mention women or girls and ignore officia...
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Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim
But she branded defectors from the Conservative party "drama queens", saying people who did not agree with the direction she was taking the party "need to get out the way".
bbc.com
Lindsay to take interim charge of NI in qualifiers
Northern Ireland appoint Kris Lindsay as interim manager for their first pair of 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers in March.
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How Israeli destruction of Gaza fertility clinics erased parenthood dreams
Israel’s destruction of fertility clinics in its war on Gaza left thousands of Palestinians mourning unborn children.
aljazeera.com
Hungary charges Budapest mayor for allowing banned pride march
Prosecutors seek fine against Mayor Gergely Karacsony 'without a trial'.
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Make deal or face ‘far worse’ attack, Trump tells Iran in new threat
The president renews his threat, saying Tehran can either negotiate 'a fair and equitable deal' or face a US armada.
aljazeera.com
A poor surprise reveal for Highguard leaves it fighting an uphill battle for good reviews
In the fiercely competitive market of the online multiplayer game, Highguard’s rocky start means it now has a lot to prove• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIn the...
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Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing
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Putin, Still Harboring Assad, Welcomes New Syrian Leader to Moscow Again
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow this month.
nytimes.com
Lucinda Williams review – Americana legend brilliantly rails against a world out of balance
Limelight, BelfastAt 73, the lodestar of Americana still writes with urgency, as the patient force of her band sends the music grooving skywards‘Thanks for being receptive to my complaining,” Lucin...
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Google’s Smart Glasses Will Have the Best Software. But They’ll Have to Win on Style Too
When Google releases its smart glasses in the coming months, the strength of its AI-powered software will be its biggest leg up on its rivals. But will people want to be seen wearing them?
wired.com
Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer Than Ever to Apocalypse
The Doomsday Clock of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists was displayed during a news conference at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington on Friday.
nytimes.com
Sources: Giannis preps for Bucks exit amid offers
Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for a new home ahead of the trade deadline as several teams have made aggressive offers to the Bucks, league sources told ESPN.
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Sudan’s war displaced crisis peaks as millions eye return to ruined homes
Sudan hosts 14 million displaced people, but a fragile trend of return to Khartoum is emerging, despite ruins.
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TikTok virality gives Jeff Buckley his first US Top 100 hit 29 years after his death
Lover, You Should Have Come Over enters charts at No 97, after becoming popular on social media platformJeff Buckley has achieved his first US Hot 100 hit single, 29 years after his death, with Lov...
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Chelsea fans admitted to hospital after suffering injuries ahead of Napoli game
Two Chelsea supporters were admitted to hospital after suffering non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday night in Naples.
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Inside the Trump administration's effort to reverse climate change policies
President Trump calls global warming "a hoax." As the U.S. faces more severe storms and extreme weather events, the New York Times' David Gelles describes what this means for climate change policy.
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Who was Ajit Pawar, the Indian politician killed in plane crash?
Pawar was a key political figure and served as second-highest elected official in Maharashtra, India's wealthiest state.
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Swift bricks to be installed on all new buildings in Scotland as MSPs back law
Rest of UK has resisted calls to make builders install bricks that provide nesting for swifts and other endangered birdsSwift bricks will be installed in all new buildings in Scotland after the Sco...
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'Are we animals in the zoo?' - Pegula and Swiatek call for privacy
Jessica Pegula and Iga Swiatek echo Coco Gauff's concerns over the use of cameras away from the court at the Australian Open, insisting more privacy is needed for all players competing.
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Forest goalkeeper Victor ruled out for rest of season
Nottingham Forest goalkeeper John Victor is ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
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Pregnant, 19 and facing down a mutiny: how did Mary Ann Patten steer her way into seafaring lore?
Finding herself in charge of her sick husband’s clipper, a self-taught working-class teenager overcame storms, icebergs and a disloyal first mate to get her ship to safetyNo one knows exactly what...
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Sources: Browns hiring Monken as new coach
The Browns are hiring former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their next head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Bryce stars as Scotland beat Ireland in Super Six
Captain Kathryn Bryce shines with bat and ball as Scotland beat Ireland by 39 runs in Women's T20 World Cup qualifying.
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Veteran Indian Politician Among 5 Killed in Plane Crash
Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, in Pune, India, in 2024.
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Iran Killed Thousands of Protesters. Here Are Five of Their Stories.
Bijan Mostafavi and Zahra Bani-Amerian with their sons Danial and Davoud. Bijan, Zahra and Danial, pictured left in this photograph, were killed in the protests that have rocked Iran over the past...
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Here's what to know about the $50 billion states are getting for rural health
To satisfy Republicans opposed to last summer's cuts to health care, the Trump administration launched an ambitious 5-year initiative known as the Rural Health Transformation Program.
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Amazon to axe another 16,000 corporate jobs
Cuts will bring lay-offs to 30,000 over past three months amid higher spending on AI
ft.com
Tech giant ASML announces record orders in boost for AI boom
Dutch firm says it expects strong growth in 2026, countering fears of an investment bubble.
aljazeera.com
Belichick 'snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame' in first year of eligibility
Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn't get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN.
skysports.com
Israel’s attacks on Gaza fertility clinics shatter dreams of parenthood
Israel's war has devastated enclave's reproductive health system; advocates call it a genocidal measure.
aljazeera.com
In Kherson, Ukraine, Every Step Outside Risks Death by Drone
Russian attacks on civilians in Kherson, in southern Ukraine, have forced important aspects of life to go underground, offering a vision of a postapocalyptic future.
nytimes.com
Fury to face Makhmudov in comeback fight
Tyson Fury's return to the ring has been confirmed with the former heavyweight world champion set to fight Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11.
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West Ham's Ward-Prowse set for Burnley medical
West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse is expected to undergo a medical with Burnley on Wednesday as he closes in on a loan move.
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Nouvelle Vague review – Richard Linklater bends the knee to Breathless and Jean-Luc Godard
Linklater recreates the making of the landmark French New Wave classic with an awestruck tastefulness that smooths over any disruptivenessBreathless, deathless … and pointless? Here is Richard Link...
theguardian.com
Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond
Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking.
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‘It turned out I had a brain tumour …’ Six standup comics on what spurred them to get on stage
When it comes to origin stories, comedians have some of the strangest – from performing for a £5 bet to getting back at their boss to making an unlikely pact with a friendNot all standup comedians...
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Veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
The plane had five people on board, and no-one is believed to have survived, India's aviation regulator says.
bbc.com
Dark stars could solve three major mysteries of the early universe
JWST has revealed a strange early universe filled with ultra-bright “blue monster” galaxies, mysterious “little red dots,” and black holes that seem far too massive for their age. A new study propo...
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‘You’d be ashamed to bring someone here’: The struggling billionaire-owned high street that shows Reform’s road to No 10
Newton Aycliffe was meant to be a model town for a fairer postwar Britain. But unaffordable rents on a high street amounting to 0.12% of its property tycoon owner’s holdings have made it a symbol o...
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After Naval Drills With Iran, South Africa Faces New U.S. Attacks
An Iranian vessel leaving Simon’s Town Naval Base in South Africa on Jan. 13 during preparations for joint drills with members of the BRICS group of emerging economies, including China, Russia and...
nytimes.com
Labour risks election wipeout unless it improves Britain’s high streets, study finds
Decay of town centres a top issue among voters especially Reform UK supporters and is fuelling resentment against WestminsterHow has your local high street changed since 2019? Check your postcodeTh...
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Gonna be golden? Who will – and should – win the big awards at the 2026 Grammys
The top categories are stacked with quality, from Bad Bunny to Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan and K-pop hits – but here are the artists who most deserve to triumphBad Bunny – DTMF Sabrina Carpenter...
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Google pitches Gemini to students studying for India’s most competitive college entrance exam
Google's launch of practice tests for JEE follows its recent move to offer full-length SAT practice tests in Gemini.
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Passengers killed in drone attack on Ukraine train
A Russian drone strike on a passenger train in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region has killed at least five people.
aljazeera.com
Four ways a new CBA can get done
The 2026 season is just over 100 days away, but negotiations between the WNBA and players' union are at a stalemate.
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These nanoparticles could destroy disease proteins behind dementia and cancer
Researchers have developed smart nanoparticles that can seek out and destroy disease-causing proteins the body can’t normally eliminate. Unlike traditional drugs, these particles can reach hard-to-...
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GB pair Hewett & Reid to meet in quarter-finals
Great Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid set up a quarter-final meeting in the men's wheelchair singles before reaching the doubles semi-finals together.
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The hidden reason cancer immunotherapy often fails
Cancer immunotherapy has been a game-changer, but many tumors still find ways to slip past the immune system. New research reveals a hidden trick: cancer cells can package the immune-blocking prote...
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Drought in the east, floods in the south: Africa battered by climate change
Covering extreme drought and massive flooding in a matter of weeks shows one reporter the toll of the climate crisis.
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Region on watch as India declares Nipah virus outbreak contained
Several Asian countries have introduced screening measures for arrivals from India, as New Delhi seeks to dampen alarm.
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The Puma by Daniel Wiles review – a visceral tale of cyclical violence
A father and son move to the Patagonian woods – but intensity wanes when a search for home becomes an obsessive quest for revengeWhen the protagonist of Daniel Wiles’s debut novel Mercia’s Take, se...
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Rabbit Trap review – feral child lends eerie magic to Dev Patel fairy folk rock horror
The 70s musicians who choose to lay down some tracks in remote Welsh countryside may not really surprise, but one young local is startlingly memorableThere’s an oscillation of weirdness in this fea...
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Why long COVID brain fog seems so much worse in the U.S.
A massive international study of more than 3,100 long COVID patients uncovered a striking divide in how brain-related symptoms are reported around the world. In the U.S., the vast majority of non-h...
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Only Labour can beat Reform in Gorton and Denton byelection, Starmer claims – UK politics live
Despite Starmer’s claim, Greens believe they also have a chance after Labour blocked Andy Burnham from runningGood morning. Keir Starmer will be landing in China shortly, and he has been speaking t...
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ASML shares hit record high as AI demand fuels orders
Dutch chipmaking equipment group predicts ‘significant increase’ in sales this year
ft.com
Video: Israeli settlers carry out arson attacks in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have set fire to three villages in Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank.
aljazeera.com
South Sudan launches offensive against opposition forces: What to know
UN warns against risk of mass violence after reports a senior military leader urged troops to kill civilians in Jonglei.
aljazeera.com
Lack of mixed indoor league 'an unbelievable miss'
World number two Nelly Korda says a mixed gender indoor virtual league "would have been revolutionary" following the launch of a women's competition backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
bbc.com
Hitchcock’s The Lodger has been turned into a vertical microdrama. What’s next – Psycho on Snapchat?
A silent-era classic has been reframed for the vertical scroll of phone screens. Is this innovation, sacrilege, or just another way to repackage cinema history?‘Some films are slices of life, mine...
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Rubio braces for Senate scrutiny over Venezuela
At his first Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing since Nicolas Maduro was seized, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the U.S. could still use force to pressure Venezuela's adminstration.
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Gold climbs to new record after slide in dollar
Metal has gained more than 20 per cent this year amid geopolitical volatility and questions over US currency
ft.com
Top Malaysian football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal
Resignations come amid scrutiny of Malaysian football after it fielded foreign-born players in its Asian Cup qualifiers.
aljazeera.com
Top Turkish diplomat says Iran ready to negotiate, warns against US attack
'It's wrong to start the war again,' Turkiye's foreign minister tells Al Jazeera amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
aljazeera.com
O'Connor signs contract extension with Leeds
Leeds Rhinos hooker Jarrod O'Connor has agreed a new two-year contract extension that will keep him with the club until at least the end of the 2028 Betfred Super League season.
skysports.com
The fat you can’t see could be shrinking your brain
Where your body stores fat may matter just as much as how much you carry—especially for your brain. Using advanced MRI scans and data from nearly 26,000 people, researchers identified two surprisin...
sciencedaily.com
'Are we animals in the zoo?' - Swiatek echoes Gauff's complaints over privacy
Iga Swiatek backed up Coco Gauff's complaints about a lack of privacy at the Australian Open by claiming tennis players are treated like zoo animals.
skysports.com
Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row
Sir Keir rejects claims that Andy Burnham was told in advance he would not be accepted as a by-election candidate.
bbc.com
Djokovic into Australian Open semis after Musetti injury
Novak Djokovic advanced to a 13th Australian Open semi-final after Lorenzo Musetti retired in the third set injured after taking a two-set lead at Melbourne Park.
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'I was on my way home!' - Relieved Djokovic faces Sinner semi-final after Musetti retires
Novak Djokovic advanced to a 13th Australian Open semi-final after Lorenzo Musetti retired in the third set injured after taking a two-set lead at Melbourne Park.
skysports.com
South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to jail term in bribery case
Kim Keon Hee's husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, could be facing the death penalty over his declaration of martial law in 2024.
aljazeera.com
Starmer says Reform pursuing politics of ‘toxic division’ after Matt Goodwin unveiled as byelection candidate
Prime minister says Reform seeking to ‘tear people apart’ after Gorton and Denton candidate questions whether all UK-born people are BritishKeir Starmer has accused the Reform UK candidate in the G...
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David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God by Peter Ormerod review – the making of a modern saint
An exhilarating account of Bowie’s spirituality and the quasi-religious nature of his work, from Space Oddity to BlackstarIt has become a tired cliche among fans to say that everything went wrong i...
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Strongroom review – tough locked-vault thriller is outstanding British 60s crime picture
A gang of bank robbers return to the scene of their crime to free the two employees they imprisoned in a vault in this suspenseful British thriller from 1962Vernon Sewell’s outstanding British crim...
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Starmer blasts ‘toxic’ politics of Reform UK’s by-election candidate
Prime minister launches attack on Matt Goodwin ahead of high-stakes poll next month
ft.com
'I was on my way home' - Djokovic scrapes into semis after Musetti injury
Novak Djokovic's bid for more tennis history is still alive as he scrapes into the Australian Open semi-finals as Lorenzo Musetti retires injured at two sets up.
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Filming a Frosty Fruit in 48C heat. Spoiler alert: the camera couldn't handle it – video
How long does it take for a Frosty Fruit to melt in a heatwave? Guardian Australia sacrificed three ice blocks in Melbourne, Sydney and Ouyen, where the temperature hit 48C on Tuesday. It was the f...
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As Western powers crack down on migrants, Spain embraces 500,000
Madrid points to 'positive impact' of migration as it moves to grant 500,000 undocumented people legal status.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: Kirstie and Phil take on the battle of the bungalow
The property duo help homeowners decide what to do with their dated dwelling. Plus: more chaos in Black Ops. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, Channel 4Wheelchair user Andy is fed up with his f...
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Will Suella Braverman's defection prompt a by-election?
Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK from the Conservatives - but what does that mean for her constituents?
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Plane crash kills prominent Indian politician Ajit Pawar
This is a breaking news story.
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Country diary: A woodpecker with a difference – it’s not pecking at wood | Charlie Elder
West Dartmoor, Devon: It’s quite normal for greater spotteds to start staking out territories in January, less so on a plastic box near my bedroom windowThe electrical junction box, fixed to the to...
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Is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ an effort to curtail Europe’s middle powers?
Most European countries have declined or demurred on their invitations to the US president's initiative to rebuild Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Symbolic Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight amid ‘catastrophic risks’
Atomic scientists say the public must demand quick action from leaders on nuclear and climate threats to avoid disaster.
aljazeera.com
The Rise and Fall of South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee
Kim Keon Hee, South Korea’s former first lady, arrived for her first hearing on corruption charges at Seoul Central District Court in September.
nytimes.com
The reality of a world after rupture
Europe has a key role to play in building a successor to the US-led global order
ft.com
Swiss franc surges to decade high as traders seek last ‘reliable’ haven
Alpine currency at strongest level since 2015 shock appreciation, putting pressure on central bank
ft.com
ECB would need to act if euro keeps gaining, says Austria’s central bank governor
Martin Kocher untroubled by single currency’s current level but says further appreciation could drive down import prices
ft.com
SpaceX weighs June IPO timed to planetary alignment and Musk’s birthday
Celestial calendar meets high finance, as billionaire’s personal impulses shape plans to raise $50bn in record listing
ft.com
Investors bet on ‘hot’ US economy heading into midterm elections
Stocks rise with inflation expectations as fund managers anticipate more stimulus despite strong growth
ft.com
The rise of the ‘National Health State’
As patients and residents struggle to access deteriorating public services in England, NHS trusts are stepping in
ft.com
Royal Mail delivered Christmas letters and parcels late to about 16m people
‘No light at the end of the tunnel for consumers’ as 2025 figure is 50% higher than previous year, says Citizens AdviceRoyal Mail has been criticised for offering an “unacceptable” performance over...
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England’s most deprived areas to get worse by next election, report for No 10 finds
Exclusive: the 613 most deprived areas will see higher crime rates and worse unemployment under current funding schemes, report saysThe country’s most deprived neighbourhoods will have higher crime...
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‘My Tesla has become ordinary’: Turkey catches up with EU in electric car sales
Popularity of EVs in country is part of global trend of emerging markets spurning fossil fuel cars at surprising speedsWhen Berke Astarcıoğlu bought a BMW i3 in 2016, he was one of just 44 people i...
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Placebo make theatre debut with score for Brecht production by Royal Shakespeare Company
Alt-rockers will score Hitler allegory The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, with Mark Gatiss in the title roleAlt-rockers Placebo are set to collaborate with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) by sco...
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Wonder Man review – a Marvel TV show with almost no superhero action … and it’s all the better for it
This gem of a series, about an actor with superpowers, is a clever, tender take on male friendship and the film industry. It’s a triumph of storytelling – and a masterclass in actingWe are back in...
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The Trump administration has secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules
The rewrite was done to speed up the construction of a new generation of nuclear reactors. Critics warn it could compromise safety and public trust.
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Trump says the U.S. economy is 'booming,' but data contradicts his message
President Trump went to Iowa Tuesday, looking to change the subject to his economic agenda as his administration faces growing backlash over his immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
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The Only Living Pickpocket in New York review – John Turturro steals this simple, charming tale
Sundance film festival: the actor plays a pickpocket who steals from the wrong person in a leisurely, straightforward crime thriller with a sting in its tailNoah Segan’s light-footed crime noir The...
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What you should know about the owners of US TikTok
ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, recently established a separate American entity to run the app’s U.S. operations. This restructuring aims to separate U.S. TikTok from its Chinese paren...
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President talks up strength of US economy in advance of midterm elections
Trump attempts to shift focus to bread-and-butter issues amid outrage over two fatal shootings by federal agents.
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‘This train isn’t going to stop’: shocking Sundance film shows promises and perils of AI
The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, co-directed by Daniel Roher, delves into the world of AI through the lens of personal anxietyAre we barreling toward AI catastrophe? Is AI an existent...
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Rodman coaxes dance from Hayes in USWNT rout
Trinity Rodman capped off the USWNT's 5-0 rout of Chile by persuading coach Emma Hayes into a sideline dance, as a young American squad secured its fifth consecutive shutout on Tuesday night.
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Marilyn Manson: US judge reopens sexual assault case against musician
Singer’s former assistant alleges he sexually assaulted her when she worked for Manson Records between 2010–2011A judge in Los Angeles has reinstated a lawsuit against heavy metal star Marilyn Mans...
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Radio waves revealed what happened before a star exploded
For the first time, astronomers have captured radio signals from a rare exploding star, exposing what happened in the years leading up to its death. The radio waves reveal that the star violently s...
sciencedaily.com
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,434
These are the key developments from day 1,434 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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This spider’s “pearl necklace” was living parasites
What looked like a pearl necklace on a tiny spider turned out to be parasitic mite larvae. Scientists identified the mites as a new species, marking the first record of its family in Brazil. The la...
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Stephen Colbert announces date of final episode of The Late Show
CBS announced in July that Late Show would end in May, more than 30 years after 1993 debut under David LettermanThe final episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will air on 21 May, the host...
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Swiatek echoes Gauff: Players need more privacy
Iga Swiatek backed Coco Gauff's call for more privacy at tennis tournaments, saying that the seemingly limitless access to players is often unnecessary.
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Rodman nets again as new-look U.S. routs Chile
The United States women's national team thrashed Chile 5-0 in Santa Barbara on Tuesday night, despite starting its least experienced lineup in 25 years.
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Everything you need to know about viral personal AI assistant Clawdbot (now Moltbot)
Personal AI assistant Moltbot —formerly Clawdbot — has gone viral in a matter of weeks. But there’s more you should know before jumping on the bandwagon.
techcrunch.com
Coinbase adverts banned in UK for suggesting crypto could ease cost of living crisis
Advertising Standards Authority says firm advised by George Osborne ‘trivialised risks of cryptocurrency’A cryptocurrency company advised by George Osborne has been banned from showing a set of adv...
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China’s Economic Statecraft Is Working
Why Beijing can succeed even with an imperfect strategy.