Robert Pratt, Federal Judge Who Derided Trump Pardons, Dies at 78
Judge Robert Pratt in 2006. He spent 26 years on the federal bench in Iowa, issuing several important rulings.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-01
'Wow! See the relief!' | The moment Littler survived Price match dart in semis!
Gerwyn Price missed double tops to defeat Luke Littler in the semi-final of the World Masters.
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Littler does it again! 'The Nuke' beats Humphries in thriller
Luke Littler defeated Luke Humphries in a deciding set to claim his maiden Winmau World Masters.
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Trump ends trophy drought with German Masters win
The world number one wins his first tournament since the 2024 UK Championship with victory over Shaun Murphy in Berlin.
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Littler beats Humphries to win first World Masters
Luke Littler wins the World Masters for the first time and becomes the joint-third most successful player in PDC history with a 6-5 win over Luke Humphries.
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AI layoffs or ‘AI-washing’?
How many of the companies with recent layoffs are just using AI as an excuse?
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Littler pips Humphries in final-set epic to win maiden World Masters title
Luke Littler ticked off another darting milestone by claiming a maiden Winmau World Masters with a dramatic 6-5 victory over defending champion Luke Humphries in Milton Keynes.
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'Not often you can write Arsenal history' - Gunners win Champions Cup
The inaugural Women's Champions Cup delivered the kind of spectacle Fifa would have hoped for when launching the new inter-continental competition last March.
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Epstein email reveals plan to access Libya’s frozen state assets
Email sent to Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 outlines what the sender described as financial and legal opportunities in Libya.
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The Secret Egyptian Air Base Powering Sudan’s Drone War
The covert base offers new evidence of how the Sudanese conflict is morphing into a theater for high-tech warfare, driven by foreign interests.
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GB team sprinters win European silvers in Turkey
Great Britain women's and men's team sprinters are both beaten to gold at the European Championships in Turkey.
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Does Rangers' title bid hinge on signing new striker?
Andy Halliday questions whether Rangers have the attacking output to win the league after Sunday's goalless draw at Hibernian - but what do the numbers say?
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Gaza’s daily nightmare vs US talk of AI-driven smart cities
Why are Gazans living in misery, with daily Israeli bombings, as the US promises ‘peace, stability and opportunity’?
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Australia hammered by Pakistan in record T20 loss
Pakistan hammer Australia by 111 runs in Lahore to seal a 3-0 series sweep and inflict the tourists' biggest defeat in T20 internationals.
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Abu Dhabi royal bought big stake in Trump family crypto venture
Investors backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan put half a billion dollars into World Liberty Financial
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Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say
Reports in January had said he was due to be executed after his arrest in connection with anti-government protests.
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Death toll from Swiss New Year Alpine bar fire increases to 41
The latest victim succumbing to injuries was an 18-year-old Swiss national.
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World Masters darts LIVE! Littler plays Price in semi-final showdown
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Apollo chief Marc Rowan consulted Epstein on firm’s tax affairs
New files reveal extensive talks between disgraced financier and key decision makers at US private capital firm
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Korda wins LPGA season opener after cold weather shortens tournament
Nelly Korda won a shortened Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions to claim her first LPGA title in over a year.
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Real and England wait on Bellingham injury
Real Madrid are waiting to discover if midfielder Jude Bellingham faces a spell out after he suffers a muscle injury during the win against Rayo Vallecano.
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Banton clinches England series win on record-breaking day for Buttler
Jos Buttler's record-setting 402nd England appearance came in a series-sealing victory as captain Harry Brook's cameo and Tom Banton's half-century smoked the tourists to a six-wicket win in a rain...
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Russian drone attack on bus in Ukraine kills at least 12
Russian drone strike kills 12 mine workers in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring seven others.
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Hill beaten by Schott in Bahrain play-off
German Freddy Schott beats Scotland's Calum Hill and Patrick Reed in Bahrain for his first DP World Tour title.
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The Guardian view on the EU’s answer to Trump: trade without threats | Editorial
Europe’s India and Vietnam deals signal a historic shift away from coercion towards cooperation that respects developing countries’ sovereignty For the European Commission president, Ursula von der...
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The Guardian view on risks from biodiversity collapse: warnings must be heeded before it’s too late | Editorial
Inadequate food supplies and collapsing rainforests must be recognised as national security threats – not pigeonholed as green issuesEcosystems and national security used not to be mentioned in the...
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Schott beats Hill and Reed in dramatic play-off at Bahrain Championship
Highlights from the final day of the Bacpo Energies Bahrain Championship, where a play-off was decided to produce a winner.
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X.J. Kennedy, a Poet of Wit Who Clung to Rhyme and Meter, Dies at 96
Spurning the free verse of many of his contemporaries, he held to an older tradition. He also wrote spirited poems for children.
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DP World boss discussed masseuse with Epstein, emails show
Documents released by DoJ indicate close relationship between Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem and sex offender
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UK hospitality firms demand more help with business rates amid questions over Heathrow discount
Airports identified as biggest winners of government’s £4.3bn support package with Heathrow alone taking £900m discountStruggling hotels, restaurants and nightclubs are calling for more financial h...
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'Simply extraordinary' - Van der Poel wins eighth cyclo-cross Worlds
Dutch cycling star Mathieu van der Poel sets a new record as he wins an eighth world cyclo-cross title at Hulst in the Netherlands.
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NEW ANGLE: Littler's hilarious reaction as crowd go wild after Humphries nine-darter!
Wayne Mardle provided an alternate angle of Luke Humphries' nine-darter at the World Masters, as he watched it with Luke Littler.
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'Everything is a mess' - Man Utd fans protest before game
Man Utd fan group 'The 1958' lead a protest at Old Trafford against the club's owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family before the match against Fulham.
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Martindale handed new Livi role after 'terrible' run as Bartley takes over
David Martindale's five-year spell as Livingston manager is over but he remains in a position of authority after making way for his assistant Marvin Bartley.
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India offers zero taxes through 2047 to lure global AI workloads
New Delhi's latest move comes as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft expand data center investments in India.
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Mandelson should testify before US Congress about his links to Epstein, UK minister says
Documents released by US justice department appear to show Epstein sent former US ambassador $75,000Lord Mandelson should testify before the US Congress about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, a govern...
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Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake
Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.
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Ministers on lobbying blitz to avoid Labour rebellion over Send changes
Government has ‘learned lesson’ of botched welfare overhauls but MPs say they will not back cost-saving measuresMinisters have “learned the lesson” of botched welfare changes and are on a sustained...
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How Russia weaponised global banking to silence dissidents
The Financial Action Task Force does not check whether terrorism labels are justified, letting autocrats abuse the system
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Betfred brothers top the UK’s biggest taxpayers list with £400m bill
Tim Martin makes Sunday Times Tax List top 10, paying £200m while Harry Styles is the highest-contributing celebritySir Tim Martin, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Erling Haaland and Mo Salah are among t...
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Twelve killed by Russian strike near bus in Ukraine, official says
Seven others were reported injured in the strike on Sunday, according to preliminary information.
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Korda wins LPGA opener as final round canceled
Nelly Korda won the season-opening Tournament of Champions without hitting a shot Sunday as the LPGA Tour canceled the final round due to wind and cold.
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Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup fixture against India
Pakistan will boycott their game against India in this month's T20 World Cup.
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Sources: 49ers hire ex-Falcons HC Morris as DC
The 49ers are hiring Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday.
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Sources: Duggan to rejoin Hafley as Fins' new DC
The Dolphins are hiring former Packers linebackers coach Sean Duggan as the new defensive coordinator on Jeff Hafley's staff, sources told ESPN.
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In Gorton and Denton, I found a long-festering sense of fury that Labour has no idea how to tackle | John Harris
The people I met were disconnected and angry at the same time. Even if Labour somehow wins this byelection, how does it arrest the slide into hopelessness? The route of the No 201 bus begins in the...
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'Emphatic finish!' | Sensational Cunha strike doubles Man Utd's lead over Fulham
Sensational Cunha strike doubles Manchester Utd's lead over Fulham in the Premier League.
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Israel prepares to open Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt
Reopening for some pedestrian traffic will mark return of the strip’s sole link with the wider world
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Sources: Cards set to hire Rams' LaFleur as HC
The Cardinals are hiring Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their new head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Death of patients at Glasgow hospital to be investigated, prosecutors confirm
Seven cases are to be looked at after inquiry heard evidence of serious infections at Queen Elizabeth university hospitalThe deaths of seven patients at Glasgow’s landmark super-hospital are now be...
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Pakistan will not boycott T20 World Cup
Pakistan announce they will take part in this month's men's T20 World Cup but will not play their scheduled match against India.
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Alcaraz wins brilliant point against Djokovic in final
Carlos Alcaraz wins a terrific point against Novak Djkovic in the Australian Open final.
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Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India on February 15
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
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Charlotte Cadden chosen as Tory by-election candidate
The ex-detective says she wants "a proper inquiry on grooming gangs" and "to get rid of carbon tax".
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Khartoum airport receives first scheduled flight since start of Sudan war
Celebrations as flight carries dozens of passengers from Port Sudan to Sudanese capital.
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Schott steals Bahrain Championship after thrilling play-off with Reed, Hill
Freddy Schott won a thrilling Bahrain Championship after coming out on top in a three-way play-off against Patrick Reed and Calum Hill.
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French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.
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My Brother’s a Genius review – neurodivergent twins’ dreams take flight in poetry, grime and dance
Playhouse, SheffieldTwo siblings growing up in a high-rise search for escape and liberation in this idiosyncratic and infectious drama with a beautiful script by Debris StevensonDebris Stevenson is...
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Bartley becomes Livingston boss as Martindale moves upstairs
Marvin Bartley becomes Livingston manager with David Martindale taking up a new role as sporting director at the Scottish Premiership bottom club.
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These are the Palestinians that Israel killed during Gaza’s ‘ceasefire’
Israel has killed more than 500 Palestinians since agreeing to end its genocidal war under a US-brokered ‘ceasefire'.
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Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41
The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.
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Kaid d'Authie downs Final Demand in shock result
Kaid d'Authie upstaged his stablemate Final Demand to land the Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown.
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Catherine O’Hara obituary
Brilliant actor known for her roles in Home Alone, Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek who specialised in the comedy of delusion“Kevin!” With that panicked exclamation, delivered in wide-eyed, straight-...
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‘It sounds apocalyptic’: experts warn of impact of UK floods on birds, butterflies and dormice
Events such as Storm Chandra take a terrible toll on ecosystems, but nature can be part of the solution for mitigating flood waters“The flood waters are only good for scavenger species,” says Steve...
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Buttler makes record England appearance in second T20 vs Sri Lanka LIVE!
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Starmer’s visit to China was not a reset, but a new way forward
The UK prime minister’s China visit reflects the realities of a new global order that has upended traditional alliances.
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England hold off Team World to win Reignwood Icons of Football
Team England held off Team World to defend their Reignwood Icons of Football title with a 20-19 victory.
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Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has become the first African artist to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Khamenei warns US of ‘regional war’ if Iran is attacked
Iran's supreme leader accuses the US of aiming to seize his country's oil and natural gas resources.
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What to Know About the Rafah Border Crossing in Gaza
The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in 2023.
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NBA buzz: Live updates, trades and intel from arou...
Catch up on the latest buzz, trade alerts and league intel from our ESPN NBA insiders.
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Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest
Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.
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Fossil fuel firms may have to pay for climate damage under proposed UN tax
Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation could also force ultra-rich to pay global wealth tax Fossil fuel companies could be forced to pay some of the price of their damage to the clim...
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Why you should embrace rejection
From building resilience to boosting artistic creativity, there are unexpected benefits to being rebuffedRejection hurts. Whether in a professional, social or romantic setting, there is a particula...
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Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney: ‘I’ve sold 300m books. What’s next?’
As the 20th book in his Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is published, the author shows no signs of slowing down – scripting films, opening a bookshop and making plans to rebuild his hometownWatching Je...
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Don’t fear the AI ‘jobpocalypse’
The technology hasn’t yet hit employment notably, and could create more openings
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The long-term cost of high student debt in the UK is not just for graduates | Heather Stewart
Labour’s changes to the student loan system have turned frustration into full-blown fury, which its opponents are likely to reap at the ballot boxStudent loans: ‘My debt rose £20,000 to £77,000 eve...
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Alcaraz makes history with victory over Djokovic in Australian Open final
World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz completed a career Grand Slam - winning all four major singles title - at the age of 22 with a four-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.
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Drugs policy approach needs to change, Polanski says
The Green Party leader of England and Wales says there needs to be a "public health approach" as he reiterates his backing for the legalisation of drugs.
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Size 20 shoes and 5,000-plus calories a day: Insid...
With titles as the world's tallest teenager and tallest college basketball player ever, meet Florida's center.
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India’s budget bets on infrastructure, manufacturing amid global trade war
Government presents annual budget, focusing on sustaining growth despite volatile financial markets, trade uncertainty.
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How Western officials, media coverage pushed to discredit Gaza death toll
Rights advocates say casting doubt over Gaza death toll dehumanised Palestinians as Israel acknowledges 70,000 killed.
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Private Lives review – fizzing chemistry boils over into something more ugly in Noël Coward revival
Hope Mill theatre, ManchesterAmy Gavin’s production amps up the dangerous dance of desire and violence between these troubled ex-spouses but loses the delicate balance between comedy and maliceNoël...
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Ukraine Peace Talks Delayed After Russia and U.S. Meet
A Ukrainian artillery unit firing at Russian positions in the Donbas region of Ukraine in December.
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Scotland beat USA to clinch T20 World Cup place
Scotland book their place at the Women's T20 World Cup with a comfortable 41-run win over the United States in the final Super Six qualification game in Nepal.
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Scotland, Ireland qualify for Women's T20 World Cup
Scotland and Ireland have qualified for this summer's Women's T20 World Cup after comprehensive victories.
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Near holes-in-one, angry moments, shanks and more! | The best from the final day of the Icon series
Watch the best bits from the final day of the Icon Series.
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All you need to know as Arsenal face Corinthians in Champions Cup final
History is guaranteed at Emirates Stadium on Sunday as Arsenal host Brazil's Corinthians in the first-ever Women's Champions Cup final.
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Indonesia Lifts Ban on Grok After New Assurances From X Corp
In this photo illustration, the Grok Imagine web page, which produces A.I.-generated images and video, is displayed on a computer screen.
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Middle age is becoming a breaking point in the U.S.
Middle age is becoming a tougher chapter for many Americans, especially those born in the 1960s and early 1970s. Compared with earlier generations, they report more loneliness and depression, along...
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Week in pictures: From Israel’s Gaza killings to Russian strikes in Ukraine
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Stevenson wins fourth world title and calls out Benn
American Shakur Stevenson dominates Teofimo Lopez to secure the WBO light-welterweight belt by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden.
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Hope flickers as lights return to war-scarred Aden
Key southern Yemeni city enters delicate new phase as internationally recognised government re-establishes its presence.
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‘Everyone here is corrupt’: What fuels the Balochistan separatist violence
As nearly 200 people, 17 of them civilians, are killed in coordinated rebel attacks, Islamabad must rethink response.
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Gaza is on its way to becoming a semi-protectorate, just like Bosnia
The Dayton Accords institutionalised foreign control over the Bosnian state. The peace plan for Gaza is doing the same.
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Right-Wing Populist Holds Commanding Lead Ahead of Costa Rica’s Election
Laura Fernández at her closing campaign rally on Thursday night in San Antonio, Costa Rica.
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Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan on his lip-syncing downfall and Grammys comeback: ‘The truth will set you free’
Three decades after having his Grammy rescinded as part of the notorious duo, he is a nominee once more, for the audiobook of his unflinching memoir. ‘I had to tell my story,’ he saysIt may not be...
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Reed denied back-to-back wins in Bahrain playoff
Patrick Reed's bid for back-to-back titles on the European tour came up just short when he was beaten in a playoff won by Freddy Schott for his first title.
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Xi calls for China’s renminbi to attain global reserve currency status
Latest commentary details ambitions for ‘powerful currency’ to play a greater role in trade and forex
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‘No ICE in Italy’: Hundreds protest Winter Olympic deployment
Hundreds of protesters in Italy have denounced plans to bring ICE agents from the US to the Winter Olympics in Milan.
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Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise
India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.
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The Basque derby - the friendliest rivalry in world football?
With a sense of shared identity and fans mixing in the stands, is the Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad the friendliest in the world?
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Labour party chair says Zack Polanski ‘cowardly’ for not fighting Gorton by-election – politics live
The party is trying to shift conversation after the NEC blocked Andy Burnham from fighting the seatGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. The Labour party has accused the Gre...
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The Basque derby - the friendliest rivalry in world football?
With a sense of shared identity and fans mixing in the stands, is the Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad the friendliest in the world?
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“Existential risk” – Why scientists are racing to define consciousness
Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests...
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This AI app can tell which dinosaur made a footprint
Dinosaur footprints have always been mysterious, but a new AI app is cracking their secrets. DinoTracker analyzes photos of fossil tracks and predicts which dinosaur made them, with accuracy rivali...
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Campaign to boycott Israel looks to future after Gaza ‘ceasefire’
With the global spotlight shifting fom Gaza, the campaign to isolate Israel has never been more urgent, experts say.
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Alex Plechash, chair of Minnesota's Republican Party, on federal agents in the state
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Alex Plechash, chair of the Minnesota GOP, about the federal presence in his state.
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How the left can win back the internet – and rise again | Robert Topinka
In the final part of this series, we look at how infighting has ripped the left apart online while the right has flourished – and how some progressives are turning the tideRobert Topinka is a reade...
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Moment bright light trail streaks across New Zealand skyline
The footage was captured by a webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club in the capital city of Wellington.
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Stevenson becomes four-weight world champion - and then clashes with Benn
Shakur Stevenson dominated Teofimo Lopez to become a four-weight world champion, before clashing with Britain's Conor Benn.
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‘Trauma does not define us’: Living with loss in wartime Ukraine
Grief and resilience shape everyday life in Ukraine as Russia's war causes deep psychological scars.
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Volkanovski outclasses Lopes to tie Aldo's record
Alexander Volkanovski outclasses Diego Lopes in a vintage performance to win by unanimous decision and retain his featherweight title at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia.
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‘Deeply insecure’: Why Bangladeshi minorities are scared ahead of elections
A spate of recent attacks has amplified fears among the country's religious minorities ahead of the February 12 vote.
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Michael Jackson detailed his thoughts on children in previously unheard audio
Late singer said kids loved his personality and wanted to touch and hug him, and ‘sometimes it got me into trouble’As Michael Jackson saw it, children would become enamored with his personality as...
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Ex-British army chief calls on ministers to back MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans
Nick Carter says easing controls on MDMA will allow drug to be used as alternative treatment for those with PTSDA former head of the British military is calling for the government to ease restricti...
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Meet the new European unicorns of 2026
From Belgium to Ukraine, five fresh European unicorns were minted this January.
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Alcaraz wins Aussie Open, completes career Slam
Carlos Alcaraz has won the Australian Open, completing the career Grand Slam and thwarting Novak Djokovic's bid for a record 25th major title.
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Why 2026 could be GB's most successful Winter Olympics
A record-breaking Winter Olympics could be on the horizon for Team GB - but who could win the medals in Milan-Cortina?
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LIVE: India vs Pakistan – U19 Cricket World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, ahead of the crucial group stage match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
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A vote for continuity? What to know for Costa Rica’s presidential election
Polls suggest that the candidate close to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is likely to triumph in the February 1 vote.
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'Someone will cry' - do clubs hold the power in the transfer market?
Football agent Rafaela Pimenta says the transfer system needs to change as clubs have too much power and are treating their players as "assets in a business", not as "humans".
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China is leading the charge to nuclear Armageddon – and Starmer barely noticed | Simon Tisdall
The Doomsday Clock is ticking ever more loudly as arms-control mechanisms fail and leaders become more reckless. The time to be alarmed is nowKeir Starmer’s tentative pivot to the Dragon Throne has...
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LIVE: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz – Australian Open 2026 final
Follow our live build-up, score, photos and text commentary stream from the men's singles final at Melbourne Park.
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Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'
Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a "regional war" in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militar...
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Scientists discover hidden geometry that bends electrons like gravity
Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has n...
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Years After Coup, Myanmar’s Government in Exile Teeters on Irrelevancy
Lining up to vote in the general election in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, in late December.
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The best theatre to stream this month: big and bold Bacchae ushers in new era at the National
Nima Taleghani’s debut play brings a raucous Greek chorus to the Olivier theatre, while Judi Dench has an enchanting Twelfth Night reunionThe National Theatre’s new artistic director, Indhu Rubasin...
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Chechen warlords’ health crises threaten Putin’s plan for the region
Ramzan Kadyrov is allegedly sick and his likely heir seriously injured, putting at risk the Kremlin’s succession strategy
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Ospreys fans ramp up protest against WRU and Y11
Hundreds of Ospreys fans protest in Bridgend against plans for Ospreys owners to buy Cardiff from the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).
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Gaza border crossing buzzes with activity after years of near-complete closure
Reopening the border crossing is a key step as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead.
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Geertruida mo...
Liverpool are considering making a move for Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the 'anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment'.
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Musk reaffirms Republican ties with $10mn in donations
World’s richest man repairs relationship with Donald Trump and drops threat of rival rightwing party
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Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,438
These are the key developments from day 1,438 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by Democrats unless local authorities ask fo...
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Australian Open live: Alcaraz and Djokovic set to ...
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will battle it out in a heavyweight Australian Open final on Sunday evening.
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Pakistan military says it has killed 92 militants in Balochistan
It says 15 security personnel and 18 civilians were also killed after militants attacked many cities in Pakistan's province.
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Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities
Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.
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Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win
Who's performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.
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Rape trial puts Norway's royal family in unwelcome glare of public
Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince's blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest.