Humphries hits nine-darter in World Masters win
Luke Humphries hits a nine-darter on his way to victory in the last 16 of the World Masters, as world champion Luke Humphries also makes it through to the quarter-finals.
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Kelly recovers from knockdown to become latest British world champion
Britain's Josh Kelly outpointed Bakhram Murtazaliev to win the IBF light-middleweight title in Newcastle.
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Carrick backs Man Utd fan support before new protest
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick praises the club's supporters for their backing before planned protest against the ownership.
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Bale sends ball into crowd at Icons of Football tournament
Gareth Bale sends the ball wayward in the Reignwood Icons of Football tournament in Bangkok.
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'Emotional' Murphy in German Masters trophy chase
World number one Judd Trump will play Shaun Murphy in the German Masters final, with Murphy aiming to win a trophy named after his late friend.
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Humphries edges final-leg epic after nine-darter as Littler eases through
Luke Humphries fired a stunning nine-darter during a dramatic victory over Luke Woodhouse at the Winmau World Masters, as Luke Littler stormed into the quarter-finals.
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Kelly outpoints Murtazaliev to win world title
Britain's Josh Kelly puts on a slick performance to beat Bakhram Murtazaliev and win the IBF light-middleweight title by majority decision in Newcastle.
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Ekitike double helps Liverpool cruise past Newcastle
Summer signing Huge Ekitike scores twice as Liverpool record their first league win of 2026, putting four goals past Newcastle United.
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Smith's face says it all! Hilarious reaction to Littler's nonchalant 11-darter!
Ross Smith reacts to opponent Luke Littler landing yet another 11-darter to claim a three-set lead in the Winmau World Masters.
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Hennessy digs deep to beat Bouttell on points
British bantamweight Francesca Hennessy moves closer to a world title shot but has to dig deep for a tough points win over Ellie Bouttell.
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Andrew should testify to US Congress, Starmer suggests after new photos
Sir Keir Starmer suggests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify over his dealings with the convicted sex offender.
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T. Kumar, Rights Activist Who Was Shaped by His Time in Prison, Dies at 76
After being jailed as a resistance organizer for the Tamil minority in his native Sri Lanka, he spoke out against governmental repression worldwide.
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Waymo reportedly raising a $16 billion funding round
Waymo is reportedly finalizing a new funding round that will value the robotaxi company at $110 billion.
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Ospreys wing Giles scores at death to deny Dragons
Keelan Giles is the last-gasp hero as Ospreys edge out Dragons in a United Rugby Championship thriller in Bridgend.
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Laura Maioglio, Whose Restaurant Was a Theater District Mainstay, Dies at 93
Laura Maioglio in 1999. In 1996, the Italian government awarded Barbetta the Insegna del Ristorante Italiano, in recognition for serving the best authentic Italian food outside Italy.
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Rosenior hails 'world class' Fernandez in Chelsea comeback
Liam Rosenior is full of praise for Chelsea's second-half comeback win against West Ham, singling out matchwinner Enzo Fernandez's performance.
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US judge declines to halt immigration surge in Minnesota amid protests
Minneapolis mayor criticises judge's ruling, calling the Trump administration's immigration crackdown 'an invasion'.
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Labour peer and former FA chairman Lord Triesman dies aged 82
He joined Tony Blair's government in 2004, holding prominent roles in politics until his death.
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Waymo finalises $16bn funding round at $110bn valuation
Google’s robotaxi start-up brings in new investors amid global roll out and competition from Elon Musk’s Tesla
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Lord Triesman, former Labour minister and FA chair, dies aged 82
Former prime minister Tony Blair paid tribute to Triesman as a ‘vital part of the New Labour movement’Lord Triesman, a former Labour minister and chair of the Football Association, has died at the...
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Peter Kornbluh: Is Trump pushing a new imperialism in Latin America?
Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and fallout for Latin America.
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'Passionate' England set up netball decider in South Africa
England bounced back from defeat to South Africa in their series opener by winning match two in Johannesburg to make Sunday's final fixture a decider.
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Tributes pour in for beloved actress Catherine O’Hara
Actors and politicians honour O'Hara, who died this week at age 71, for her comedic 'brilliance' and generosity.
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Valieva back on the ice after four-year doping ban
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is greeted by cheering fans as she returns to the ice in her home country after serving a four-year doping ban and being stripped of an Olympic gold medal.
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Danes Who Fought Alongside US Troops March Against Trump’s Comments
Danish military veterans and their families marching in Copenhagen on Saturday in protest of recent comments by President Trump.
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Appropriating the death count: Manufacturing consent for an attack on Iran
Protest death toll speculations are used to rally support for an attack on Iran and downplay the genocide in Gaza.
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Ohtani won't pitch for Japan in WBC, Roberts says
Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Samurai Japan in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, adding that it was Ohtani's decision.
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'Zona sets school record with 22-0 start to season...
Koa Peat scored 21 points as No. 1 Arizona beat rival Arizona State 87-74 on Saturday, setting a school record with 22 straight wins to start the season.
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Ice hockey venue unfinished days before Winter Olympics
Olympic organisers face a race against time to finish the new ice hockey arena in Milan - five days before the venue is due to host its first match.
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Demond Wilson, Long-Suffering Son on ‘Sanford and Son,’ Dies at 79
When Demond Wilson took the role of Lamont on the 1970s show “Sanford and Son,” he was a theater veteran but a newcomer to the screen.
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Iraola hails 'incredible' goalscoring teenager Kroupi
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola credits much of his side's recent improvment to "incredible" performances of Eli Junior Kroupi, as well as the depth brought in by new signings.
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Philadelphia's George banned for 25 NBA games after anti-drug violation
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been suspended for 25 games without pay for violating anti-drug protocol, the NBA announced on Saturday.
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Milan protests decry ‘creeping fascism’ of ICE role at Winter Olympics
Demonstrators in Milan protest United State's ICE unit role at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Rashid urges Bashir to 'keep working on his craft' after Ashes omission
Adil Rashid has backed fellow England spin bowler Shoaib Bashir to bounce back from his Ashes disappointment as he embarks on a new stage of his career with Derbyshire, urging him to "keep working...
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Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick face new scrutiny over Epstein ties
New files suggest the men had more extensive contact with Epstein than previously known.
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Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit
The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.
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Sixmilebridge sparkles in Scilly Isles success
Sixmilebridge maintained his flawless chasing record to claim the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown for Fergal O’Brien.
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‘Justice is optional’: why Trump’s pardon of Honduran ex-president scares nature defenders
Honduras is one of the most dangerous countries for environmentalists – and the release of Juan Orlando Hernández has reinforced its ‘crisis of impunity’, say criticsWhen Donald Trump announced tha...
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Bale, Bullard & MORE feature as Team England hold narrow lead over Team World
Gareth Bale, Jimmy Bullard & MORE feature as Team England hold narrow lead over Team World in the Icon Series.
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Garcia and Reed chasing Scotland's Hill at Bahrain Championship
Patrick Reed and Sergio Garcia are four shots adrift of leader Calum Hill ahead of the final round of the Bahrain Championship.
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Student loan system 'fair and reasonable', says Reeves
The chancellor's defence comes after Martin Lewis called her freeze on student loans "not a moral thing".
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Pakistan beat Australia to seal cricket series in T20 World Cup warm-up
Pakistan thump Australia by 90 runs in Lahore in second T20 of tour to seal three-match T20 series 2-0.
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German football federation rules out World Cup boycott to oppose Trump
German football federation confirms it met to discuss a boycott of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which is co-hosted by US.
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The moment Saka got injured during Leeds warm-up
Here is the moment that Bukayo Saka picked up an injury in the warm-up ahead of Arsenal's match with Leeds.
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Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach
An ICE unit from the US Department of Homeland Security is playing a role providing security at the Winter Games. At past Olympics, their involvement would have been unremarkable. But after the vi...
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Morris Waxler, F.D.A. Official Who Switched Stance on Lasik, Dies at 88
While at the federal agency, he approved the laser device for eye surgery but later warned of its potential to cause harm.
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Drone strikes in Ethiopia’s Tigray kill one amid fears of renewed conflict
The attack comes amid fears of a return to conflict following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces.
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US journalists arrested for covering anti-ICE protest at church
Two journalists were arrested and taken to court in the US for covering an anti-ICE protest inside a Minnesota church.
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Israeli air strikes kill at least 27 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say
Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.
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Sabalenka ‘really upset’ at blowing Australian Open final chances
Following back-to-back Australian Open wins, Aryna Sabalenka has now lost consecutive finals with Elena Rybakina defeat.
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Pierre Poilievre Is Retained as Leader of Canada’s Conservatives
Members of Canada’s Conservative Party voted overwhelmingly on Friday to keep Pierre Poilievre as their leader at a party convention in Calgary, Alberta.
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More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo
The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.
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Labour pick Angeliki Stogia for Gorton by-election
The councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing.
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Deadly Israeli Strikes in Gaza, as Rafah Border Is Set to Reopen
Palestinians mourning their loved ones after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Saturday.
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Madison Square Garden warns brawlers of life bans before Lopez vs Stevenson
New York venue Madison Square Gardens issues warning before Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson and Knicks vs Lakers bill.
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Labour chooses Angeliki Stogia for Gorton and Denton byelection
The Manchester city councillor was selected to fight the seat after a hustings event and vote by local membersThe Labour party has selected its candidate to fight the Gorton and Denton byelection.A...
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Rybakina beats Sabalenka in thrilling Australian Open final
Watch Elena Rybakina inflict further Grand Slam final heartbreak on world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a dramatic third-set fightback to win her first Australian Open title.
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The 24 Best Movies on Amazon Prime, WIRED's Picks (February 2025)
Sinners, Wicked, and Die Hard are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
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Zayas fights to become youngest unified world champion in the sport
Xander Zayas stands to become the youngest unified world champion in the sport today if he can beat Abass Baraou.
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Good Company
Let’s talk about the new and old shows we’ll be watching this winter.
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Jeffrey Epstein Had a ‘Personal Hacker,’ Informant Claims
Plus: AI agent OpenClaw gives cybersecurity experts the willies, China executes 11 scam compound bosses, a $40 million crypto theft has an unexpected alleged culprit, and more.
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Poll: Peterson, Dybantsa top NBA draft prospects
Kansas shooting guard Darryn Peterson and BYU forward AJ Dybantsa loom as the projected top two picks in the upcoming NBA draft. Who will be No. 1? ESPN polled 20 NBA scouts and executives to get a...
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Rybakina shocks Sabalenka to win Australian Open tennis final
Fifth seed Elena Rybakina wins the Australian Open tennis final beating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne.
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Rybakina wins maiden Australian Open by defeating Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina defeated world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 4-6 6-4 to win her second Grand Slam title with a maiden success at the Australian Open.
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Protesters rally against ICE unit at Milan Olympic...
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Saturday in Milan to protest the deployment of ICE agents ahead of the Winter Olympics, which begin next week.
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Gear News of the Week: Samsung’s TriFold Sells Out in Minutes, and a Leak Teases Google’s New OS
Plus: Vivaldi browser shuns AI, Samsung has a new sustainable display, and Frankfurt Airport tests Auracast for gate announcements.
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Injured Cummins not in Australia T20 World Cup squad
Australia's Pat Cummins is ruled out of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka because of a troubling back injury as Australia name their final selection.
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These Gazans May Finally Get a Lifeline to the World
Mohammed al-Ser suffered a severe head injury in June that left him partly paralyzed. He is depicted before he underwent cranial surgery this week, but doctors say he needs care outside Gaza to ful...
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Why have rapper Ghali’s Israel comments led to Winter Olympics criticism?
The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Monday, but rapper Ghali's inclusion draws criticism in his native Italy.
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Snoop Dogg aiming to make Swansea a 'global name'
Rapper Snoop Dogg says he wants to play his part in making Swansea City become a "global name".
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Judge blocks US gov’t move to end deportation protections for Ethiopians
Ruling delays February 13 deadline affecting 5,000 people amid wider legal challenges to Trump's immigration crackdown.
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How to Film ICE
Filming federal agents in public is legal, but avoiding a dangerous—even deadly—confrontation isn’t guaranteed. Here’s how to record ICE and CBP agents as safely as possible and have an impact.
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Officials defend conditions at pre-Olympic race after Vonn crash
Crans-Montana event was cancelled after Linsey Vonn was third of first six skiers to crash, but race was deemed safe.
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Russia’s Oil Revenue Is Plummeting
In the distance is an oil refinery and thermal power station in Omsk, Russia, in 2023. The steep drop in oil revenue has sent Russia into a new era of sustained budget deficits, higher taxes and st...
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How Kevin Warsh won the race to become Trump’s new Fed chair
Inside the turbulent contest for the most important job in global finance
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Super Bowl-bound Patriots follow in Mack Hollins' bare footsteps
How the eccentric receiver has become the heart of New England's locker room.
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Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara
The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
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Andrew invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace after child sex offender’s release, files suggest
Emails between former prince and financier revealed in latest tranche of released documents• Epstein files – latest updatesAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Jeffrey Epstein to meet him at Buckingh...
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'Lemsips stacked up in fight week' - from hypochondria to world title contender
British light-middleweight Josh Kelly tells BBC Sport about how he won his battle with chronic hypochondria to emerge as a world title contender.
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Iran’s president says Trump, Netanyahu, EU stirred tensions during protests
Masoud Pezeshkian says foreign powers 'took advantage' of the country's problems and 'provoked' society.
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The rise of ‘beef days’: why even meat lovers are cutting back
Inspired by YouTube creators, some people are limiting beef to a handful of ‘feast days’ a year to cut their climate impact“I love beef,” says Vlad Luca, 25. But unlike most other self-proclaimed s...
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Fatima Bhutto on her abusive relationship: ‘I thought it could never happen to me’
Fifteen years after her explosive memoir of growing up in Pakistan’s ruling political dynasty, the author has written a devastating account of the abuse she has since endured. She talks about a lif...
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France pushes state workers away from Zoom as Europe eyes tech decoupling
Initiative for homegrown tools reflects rising anxiety over relying on US platforms amid shifting geopolitics
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LIVE: Israel kills 12 Palestinians in Gaza as Rafah crossing set to open
Half of those killed in Gaza since dawn are children, a day before the Rafah crossing is due to reopen.
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Diarra: 'It was an injustice’ - Inside Senegal’s AFCON final chaos
Habib Diarra could only watch on from the sidelines. Helpless, suspended and furious. The Senegal and Sunderland midfielder was observing what he still believes was a sporting injustice unfold in f...
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How gene loss and monogamy built termite mega societies
Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more social by shedding genes tied to competition and independence. A shift to m...
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Ancient tools in China are forcing scientists to rethink early humans
Archaeologists in central China have uncovered evidence that early humans were far more inventive than long assumed. Excavations at the Xigou site reveal advanced stone tools, including the earlies...
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Injured Pat Cummins out of Australia’s T20 World Cup squad
Left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis will replace Cummins after he failed to recover in time for the tournament.
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Partial government shutdown begins despite Senate approval of spending deal
The Senate voted Friday to approve a spending deal meant to keep the government running, but the measure still needs to be approved by the House, and the shutdown deadline has passed.
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Week in politics: Final Epstein files, funding compromise in Congress, 'safer' ICE operations, new Fed chair
Another batch of Epstein files and the continuing controversies involving the Department of Homeland Security are dominating the political conversation this weekend.
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Week in politics: Final Epstein files, partial government shutdown, 'safer' ICE operations, new Fed chair
Another batch of Epstein files and the continuing controversies involving the Department of Homeland Security are dominating the political conversation this weekend.
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How the right won the internet | Robert Topinka
In the second part of our series on digital politics, we look at how online provocateurs have advanced extreme political ideas – and watched them seep into the mainstreamRobert Topinka is a reader...
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Luka Doncic posts 37-point triple-double as Lakers crush Wizards
Doncic leads the way as LA Lakers beat the 142-111, while New York Knicks overcome Portland Trail Blazers 127-97.
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Littler thinks fans 'bored' of him winning - and makes Rooney comparison over boos
Luke Littler admitted that darts fans might be "bored" of seeing him win following his narrow victory over Mike De Decker in the first round of the Winmau World Masters.
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Gaza’s collapsing economy drives youth to create unconventional solutions
Innovation becomes a go-to strategy for Gaza's youth as they battle unemployment in a hostile economic environment.
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Your Winter Olympics need-to-know guide in six charts
We are days away from the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics – here's what you need to know in six charts.
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Team England hold narrow lead over Team World at Reignwood Icons of Football
Team England lead Team World 8½ – 7½ after the opening day of action in the Reignwood Icons of Football at Robinswood Golf Club in Bangkok.
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UK and EU to explore renewed talks on defence cooperation
Keir Starmer says he wants to ‘go further’ in relations with Brussels as ministers look to restart stalled negotiationsThe UK and the EU are exploring the prospect of new talks on closer defence co...
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Electric cars go mainstream as adoption surges across rich and developing nations
A wave of affordable Chinese-made EVs is accelerating the shift away from petrol cars, challenging long‑held assumptions about how transport decarbonisation unfolds• Don’t get Down to Earth deliver...
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‘Humanity’s favourite food’: how to end the livestock industry but keep eating meat
Bruce Friedrich argues the only way to tackle the world’s insatiable but damaging craving for meat is like-for-like replacements like cultivated and plant-based meatFor someone aiming to end the gl...
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Shipping giant Maersk to take over Panama Canal ports after court ruling
Danish company will replace Hong Kong-based firm after Trump claimed strategic waterway was controlled by China.
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Wave of Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli air strikes pound areas in southern Lebanon in violation of the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah.
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'I had to keep believing' - Wirtz on early Liverpool struggles
Midfielder Florian Wirtz opens up about his move to Liverpool and how he dealt with his struggles earlier on this season.
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TV tonight: Phil Collins reveals his health issues and 24-hour live-in nurse
A candid chat between the ‘hardest working man’ in rock and Zoe Ball. Plus, how will it end for DS Lucey in Blackshore? Here’s what to watch this evening11.30pm, BBC Two Continue reading...
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'A vaccine against murder'? Israel split over return of death penalty
In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers.
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Starmer hopes his China trip will begin the thaw after recent ice age
PM flies out after courting world’s second biggest economy aware of difficult balance of risks and potential rewardsThe last British prime minister to visit China was Theresa May in 2018. Before th...
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‘Homes may have to be abandoned’: how climate crisis has reshaped Britain’s flood risk
As rivers swell and homes are cut off, scientists say UK winter rainfall is already 20 years ahead of predictionsWhen flooding hit the low-lying Somerset Levels in 2014, it took two months for the...
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US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.
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How Europe Is Moving to Reduce Dependence on Trump
European leaders on Monday at a summit in Hamburg, Germany. Although they are verbally pushing harder than ever against President Trump, they are still struggling to bolster their statements with a...
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‘I never imagined this!’ How KPop Demon Hunters could make history at the Grammys and the Oscars
As the film’s megahit song Golden looks likely to sweep everything in awards season, its singer Ejae explains why she’s ready to step out from behind her animated alter ego‘The directors were cryin...
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The Hamnet wars
The cynics are wrong about a film that will outlast our era
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Copy of Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool move for Inter de...
Liverpool have made an initial inquiry to Internazionale about signing right back Denzel Dumfries. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party
Myanmar's military rulers say polls were free and fair as UN reports 170 killed during election period.
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Canada's Conservative leader calls for national unity ahead of key leadership vote
Poilievre outlined his vision for Canada should he win the next election, and blamed the Liberals for growing separatist sentiments in the country.
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Draymond: Not losing sleep as Giannis talk swirls
As reports swirl over a potential Giannis-to-Golden State trade, Draymond Green said he has "no reason to sit and worry" about his Warriors future but also said he understands trades are part of th...
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T20 World Cup 2026 stadiums: Where’s India vs Pakistan and the final?
Al Jazeera’s guide to the eight venues that will host the T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India and Sri Lanka.
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Unrivaled draws record crowd of 21,490 in Philly
Unrivaled co-founder Napheesa Collier said it was "unbelievable" to see a record 21,490 fans attend the 3-on-3 league's inaugural tour stop in Philadelphia.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,437
These are the key developments from day 1,437 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".
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U.N. Says It’s in Danger of Financial Collapse Because of Members’ Unpaid Dues
The General Assembly in September. The U.N. secretary general, António Guterres, sent a letter to the ambassadors of all 196 member states on Thursday saying, “I cannot overstate the urgency of the...
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I endured the Melania film so you don’t have to – my only regret is not buying popcorn so one of my senses was entertained | Caitlin Cassidy
‘Everyone wants to know,’ Melania says at the beginning of the two-hour extravaganza – but do we?It’s Friday afternoon at Hoyts on Sydney’s northern beaches, and the atmosphere is horrific. I am he...