Kazakhstan's Shaidorov takes gold after favourite Malinin falls twice in dramatic free skate
21-year old Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan takes home the men's figure skating gold medal in the biggest shock of the 2026 Winter Olympics so far, as heavy favourite Ilia Malinin of USA ends up fi...
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Shadowlands review – Hugh Bonneville charms in a weepie that’s as creaky as an old library
Aldwych theatre, LondonWilliam Nicholson’s take on CS Lewis’s marriage to an American divorcee should have you in bits but it fails to feel as eviscerating as it shouldThe drama of love and loss in...
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Shaidorov wins gold as 'Quad God' Malinin crumbles
Ilia Malinin, the red-hot favourite for men's figure skating gold, suffers a nightmare on the ice.
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Ilia Malinin’s catastrophic free skate: ‘I blew it.’
Malinin, the heavy favorite to win gold, fell twice during his final routine and finished 8th.
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Arrests made during Hull's FA Cup tie with Chelsea over discriminatory chanting
Hull City have announced that arrests were made following discriminatory chanting by supporters during their 4-0 FA Cup fourth round defeat against Chelsea.
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Airbnb says a third of its customer support is now handled by AI in the U.S. and Canada
Airbnb has shifted a third of its North American customer service to its AI agent, CEO Brian Chesky said.
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Court orders Trump administration to facilitate deported student’s return
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was deported after attempting to visit her family for Thanksgiving, despite a court order.
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OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK
As OpenAI removed access to GPT-4o in its app on Friday, people who have come to rely on the chatbot for companionship are mourning the loss all over the world.
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Bob Croft, Who Dived Deep Into the Ocean on a Single Breath, Dies at 91
His derring-do and unusual lung capacity led him to make record-breaking dives of more than 200 feet into the Atlantic without wearing a scuba tank or fins.
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Saints boost semi-final hopes with win at Quins
Northampton Saints fight back to beat Harlequins 40-24 and boost their hopes of making the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals.
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'I've sacrificed everything for this moment' - Weston on skeleton gold
Matt Weston is overjoyed after winning his first Winter Olympic title and Team GB's first medal of the 2026 games in the men's skeleton event at Milan-Cortina.
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Said to Raise Billions in First Pledges for Gaza
Children collecting paper and plastic at a garbage dump in Gaza last month. Vast sections of the territory were destroyed in the war.
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'Matt Weston, take a bow!' - Team GB win first medal at 2026 Games
Matt Weston wins the first medal for Team GB at the 2026 Winter Olympics, taking home the men's skeleton gold at Milan-Cortina.
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Wardley defends title in all-British bout with Dubois
Fabio Wardley will make the first defence of his world heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois in all-British affair on Saturday, 9 May in Manchester.
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At Munich Summit, European Leaders Agree With Trump: The Old World Order Is Over
President Emmanuel Macron of France, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the Munich Security Conference on Friday.
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Macron urges Europe to step up on the global stage and stresses unity on major issues, particularly Ukraine.
President Emmanuel Macron of France, in remarks at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, implicitly warned the United States not to exclude Europe from talks on security guarantees for Ukraine.
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'They've one world title, I've got two!' | Warrington fan Littler aims dig at St Helens
Darts world champion Luke Littler was in attendance for Warrington Wolves' clash with St Helens, and could not resist a dig at the travelling support.
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Weston wins emphatic skeleton gold for first GB medal
Matt Weston cements his status as the best skeleton racer in the world as he makes history by winning Olympic gold in emphatic fashion in Cortina, securing Team GB’s first medal of the 2026 Winter...
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Why top talent is walking away from OpenAI and xAI
AI companies have been hemorrhaging talent the past few weeks. Half of xAI’s founding team has left the company — some on their own, others through “restructuring” — while...
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Ex-CNN host Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case
The former CNN host and eight others have been charged for interrupting a church service to protest immigration raids in the state.
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Weston claims Team GB's first medal of Olympics with skeleton gold
Matt Weston has won the first Team Gb medal of the Olympics with a gold in the men's skeleton.
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Co-founder of Palestine Action: government’s ban on group ‘backfired’
After the High Court ruling, Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, says the UK government's ban has backfired.
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How deep do Epstein’s ties to Britain’s elite go?
New Epstein files expose his ties to Britain’s elite. Could the fallout shake Keir Starmer’s Labour?
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Inside India and Pakistan’s explosive cricket rivalry
Pakistan briefly refused to play India at the Cricket World Cup. Now the high-stakes match is back on.
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What are the challenges facing Bangladesh’s election winners?
Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins in a landslide two years after student-led revolt.
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Senators Urge Top Regulator to Stay Out of Prediction Market Lawsuits
As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning indus...
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Why ads are coming to your AI chatbot
OpenAI is rolling out advertising on ChatGPT to select users. Experts say others will almost certainly follow suit
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Men's T20 World Cup table, top run-scorers & wicket-takers
BBC Sport lists the best performing batters and bowlers from the Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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AU summit tackles climate change and Somaliland tensions
Heads of state are arriving in Addis Ababa for the 2026 African Union Summit, with a water-focused theme centred on clim
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Vonn needs more surgery but 'feels more like herself'
Lindsey Vonn says she is "finally feeling" more like herself but will require at least two more operations on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.
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Palestine Action cofounder Ammori after High Court win: UK ban ‘backfired’
Huda Ammori celebrates 'victory for Palestine' as top court rules proscription as a 'terror' organisation was unlawful.
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How Bangladesh Went from Revolution to Elections
Bangladesh held the first national elections since a student revolution in the summer of 2024. Standing outside the Dhaka university, the epicenter of the student movement, New York Times correspon...
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The Guardian view on Starmer’s trust crisis: it is unlikely to be managed away | Editorial
At a moment of stagnation and political drift, Andy Burnham’s push for a new plan suggests the centre-left debate has moved beyond Downing StreetOnce a political leader’s net favourability sinks de...
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Record Low Snow in the West Will Mean Less Water, More Fire, and Political Chaos
Snowpack levels across a wide swath of Western US states are among the lowest seen in decades, even as regulators struggle to negotiate water rights in the region.
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Who is Tarique Rahman, the man set to become Bangladesh prime minister?
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured a historic majority in the first election since PM Sheikh Hasina was ousted
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Who is on helmet that led to Ukrainian athlete's Winter Olympics ban?
Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet depicts fellow athletes who have been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion of his country.
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Mass burial for dozens of Palestinians who couldn’t be identified
Health officials have buried the bodies of 53 unidentified Palestinians and dozens of organs and remains.
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‘A different set of rules’: thermal drone footage shows Musk’s AI power plant flouting clean air regulations
Images confirm xAI is continuing to defy EPA regulations in Mississippi to power its flagship datacentersElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is continuing to fuel its datacenters with unper...
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Marco Rubio, Trump’s diplomat
The secretary of state has gone from presidential rival to loyal lieutenant amid a foreign policy blitz
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The SEC closed its investigation into Fisker
The financial regulator revealed in a response to a TechCrunch records request that the probe was closed in September 2025.
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Sudan war crimes saw 6,000 killed in three days, UN says
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed the atrocities in the city of el-Fasher, says a UN report.
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Key Moments in Gisèle Pelicot’s Interview With The New York Times
The woman at the center of France’s largest-ever mass-rape trial told us about her life before, during and after the abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband.
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’The Interview’: Gisèle Pelicot Shares Her Story
In her first interview with an American media outlet, Pelicot opens up about surviving years of secret abuse — and a trial that shocked the world.
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‘Handmaid’s Tale future’: Reform’s Matt Goodwin sparks outcry with fertility comments
Byelection candidate accused of indulging ‘alt right fantasy’ by suggesting women need ‘biological reality’ checkReform UK’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection has been accused of wantin...
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Ukraine’s Heraskevych has appeal for Winter Olympic reinstatement dismissed
Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych had his appeal dismissed as images on his helmet breached an Olympic 'sacred principle'.
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India partners with Alibaba.com for export push despite past China tech bans
India turns to Alibaba.com's B2B network of 50 million buyers in 200 countries to help businesses scale global exports.
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Rock musician to fund Alex Salmond case against Scottish government
Paul McManus, drummer with Scottish band Gun, has taken on the legal action from Salmond's family.
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'I blew it': Malinin falls twice in Olympic shocker
American sensation "Quad God" Ilia Malinin fell twice in a disastrous free skate on Friday night, allowing Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov to claim a stunning gold medal.
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Six possible effects of Trump's climate policy change
The announcement on Thursday removes the legal bedrock for much of US environmental legislation.
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Anthropic’s Super Bowl ads mocking AI with ads helped push Claude’s app into the top 10
After Anthropic's Super Bowl ads, Claude's app reached the top 10 on the U.S. App Store.
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As Diplomats Talk, Pentagon Prepares for Possible War With Iran
People in Tehran walk on U.S. and Israeli flags during a march to commemorate the 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic revolution. Senior officials said Mr. Trump had not decided whether he would str...
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Top Goldman Sachs lawyer who called Epstein 'Uncle Jeffrey' resigns
Emails show the high-flying attorney likened the convicted paedophile to "an older brother" and accepted luxury gifts.
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‘I loved it!’: Brontë museum staff praise racy Wuthering Heights film
Staff at Brontë Parsonage Museum in Howarth embrace Emerald Fennell’s sex-laced take, while Emily Brontë’s most recent biographer calls BDSM version ‘a lot of fun’Emerald Fennell’s film of Wutherin...
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Amid Fallout From Epstein Files, Dubai’s DP World Boss Is Replaced
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem in 2022. He was identified this week in files related to Mr. Epstein.
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BoE chief economist urges ‘caution’ before further rate cuts
Huw Pill pushes back against calls for reductions from more dovish voices on MPC
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High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".
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Vicki Abt, Who Said TV Talk Shows Coarsened Society, Dies at 83
A Penn State sociology professor, she warned that hosts like Oprah Winfrey exploited vulnerable guests on television and sensationalized deviancy.
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BBC at memorial for Gen Z protesters after landmark election in Bangladesh
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri visited Sheikh Hasina's former residence which is now a memorial for the student protesters killed in the 2024 uprising.
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One of big strengths in squad - Slegers on Smith's new role
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers praises the versatility of forward Olivia Smith before Sunday's trip to Brighton in the Women's Super League.
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World's rules-based order 'no longer exists', Germany's Merz warns
"Our freedom is not guaranteed" in an era of big powers, the German chancellor tells Munich's security summit.
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Ukrainian slider Olympics over as helmet appeal dismissed
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych will not compete at the Winter Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed his appeal to wear a helmet depicting images of athletes ki...
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UN accuses paramilitary RSF of committing war crimes in Sudan’s el-Fasher
UN rights chief urges probe as new report details mass killings, sexual violence and targeted attacks against civilians.
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A Stanford grad student created an algorithm to help his classmates find love; now, Date Drop is the basis of his new startup
"Our matches convert to actual dates at about 10x the rate of Tinder," Weng told TechCrunch.
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Zillow Has Gone Wild—for AI
As the housing market stalls, Zillow’s CEO sees AI as “an ingredient rather than a threat” that can both help the company protect its turf and reinvent how people search for homes.
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Elon Musk suggests spate of xAI exits have been push, not pull
At least nine engineers, including two co-founders, have announced their exits from xAI in the past week, fueling online speculation and raising questions about stability at Musk’s AI company amid...
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Elon Musk suggests spate of xAI exits have been push, not pull
At least nine engineers, including two co-founders, have announced their exits from xAI in the past week, fueling online speculation and raising questions about stability at Musk’s AI company amid...
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Mboko in dazzling straight-sets win to reach Qatar Open final
Victoria Mboko continued her fine form to start 2026 as the world No 13 stormed to a 6-3 6-2 win over Jelena Ostapenko to reach the Qatar Open final.
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‘Not consistent’: why the high court ruled the Palestine Action ban unlawful
Key passages from judgment in challenge brought by Huda Ammori, which failed on two grounds but succeeded on twoHuda Ammori, one of the co-founders of Palestine Action, has successfully challenged...
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The Great Wave review – Hokusai opera sounds and looks beautiful but skimps on drama
Theatre Royal, GlasgowThere are strong performances and much to admire in Dai Fujikura and Harry Ross’s opera about the Japanese artist, but it feels strangely inert‘I might become the art myself,”...
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'Wonder if he ran out of fuel?' | Hamilton red flags final Bahrain session
Lewis Hamilton's final session was cut short after a car issue brought out the red flag.
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Orban rival accuses opponents of planning blackmail ahead of election
Peter Magyar suspects there are plans to release a sex tape of him from August 2024.
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‘People laughed at TV jobs in Belfast!’ How Northern Ireland’s capital became the home of quality drama
From Blue Lights gossip to How to Get to Heaven from Belfast cocktails, the city has become a small-screen hotspot – and is basking in its newfound fame‘I love them!” Minutes after I jump into a ta...
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Grateful Naumov: 'Hope I made everyone proud'
The last conversation that Maxim Naumov had with his parents was about following in their footsteps to the Olympics.
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Free agent Beasley to play for Bad Bunny in PR
Free agent Malik Beasley has signed a deal to play in Puerto Rico for Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny's team, Santurce Crabbers, both parties told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday.
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UK court says Palestine Action ban ‘unlawful’: What does the verdict mean?
Activists welcome the court ruling but the UK government says it will appeal the verdict.
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Wetzel: A coach's lessons on fatherhood ... from 1948
Joe Judge was trying to make a point to help a player get a court injunction. Instead he got a viral moment.
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Ruling against Palestine Action ban is embarrassing defeat for the government
Proscription of British direct action group has been fiercely controversial from moment it was proposed last JuneThe list of those who criticised the ban on Palestine Action and its consequences wa...
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Amazon’s Ring cancels partnership with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police
This news comes less than a week after Ring's Super Bowl commercial stoked controversy over the company's capacity for mass surveillance.
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Crew-12 Launches
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft is launched on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hatha...
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Totsuka outduels James for Olympic halfpipe gold
Japanese snowboarder Yuto Totsuka laid down a massive second run to win the Olympic gold medal in men's halfpipe as Scotty James of Australia repeated as the silver medalist.
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U.S. women's curling gets first win vs. Canada
The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that its defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.
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Leak damages 19th Century painting in latest Louvre setback
A catalogue of incidents at the world's most visited museum have placed museum bosses come under increasing scrutiny.
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Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful but group remains proscribed for now
It remains in place for now to allow further legal argument and the government to consider an appeal.
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Vesia grateful for support after daughter's death
Alex Vesia was back with the Los Angeles Dodgers at spring training Friday, less than four months after the death of his infant daughter, Sterling, that caused him to miss last year's World Series.
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Sharma secures UAE victory over Canada in T20 World Cup
Aryansh Sharma's unbeaten 74 bolsters United Arab Emirates's hopes of qualifying for the T20 World Cup Super 8s with a tense five-wicket win over Canada.
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The Shitheads review – primal urges rear up in a playful, prehistoric oddity
Royal Court Upstairs, LondonCave people with very different perspectives meet on an elk hunt in Jack Nicholls’ savage but sweet play about love and violence among early humansLove is expressed with...
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Cohere’s $240M year sets stage for IPO
Cohere surpassed $240 million in annual recurring revenue in 2025, highlighting strong enterprise AI demand as the Canadian startup positions itself for a potential IPO amid intensifying competitio...
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Arundhati Roy quits Berlin film festival over ‘stay out of politics’ comment
Author says she is ‘disgusted’ by claim from jury president Wim Wenders that film-makers should remain apoliticalThe author Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlinale after the film festival’s...
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Meta plans to add facial recognition to its smart glasses, report claims
The feature, internally known as “Name Tag,” would allow smart glasses wearers to identify people and get information about them via Meta's AI assistant.
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Bills' Brady adds Fox to staff as senior assistant
New Buffalo Bills coach Joe Brady has added NFL head coaching experience to his staff, hiring John Fox as a senior assistant coach. The Bills announced Fox and more of the team's coaching staff, wh...
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Charli xcx: Wuthering Heights review – atonal, amorous anthems that more than stand apart from the film
(Atlantic)Casting off her Bratty cigarettes and sunglasses, the pop visionary channels the torments of Heathcliff and Cathy and the tumult of the Velvet Underground on her latest captivating pivotI...
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Logistics giant DP World replaces chief named in Epstein files
DP World appoints new chairman and group CEO following departure of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem over ties to sex offender.
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Surprise winner as Australia's Baff wins snowboard cross gold
Watch as Australia's Josie Baff wins gold in the women's snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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What happens to Palestine Action now its ban has been ruled unlawful?
The ban is not yet quashed, and if permission to appeal is granted it could be months before the issue is resolvedThe home secretary’s decision to ban Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws has...
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Inside the controversy around the French ice dance team's Olympic gold
The French team's victory in ice dance has drawn criticism for a number of reasons. We break it down.
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'We have a lot of work to do' - Guardiola on Ratcliffe's comments
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says we will "have a better society" by embracing other cultures but the world has "a lot of work to do".
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Virginia court allows Democrats' redistricting vote in their plan to counter to Trump
The ruling allows an April election where voters can let the legislature draw a new congressional map. It could help Democrats win more House seats. Republicans might still fight it in court.
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Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character's rise to to global icon status.
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Spooky shores, folkloric visions and Ireland’s mysterious landscapes reveal a secret – the week in art
Georges Seurat takes an eerie trip to the seaside, Yinka Shonibare puts empire in its place and Sean Scully reveals his source – all in your weekly dispatchSeurat and the SeaIf you thought French 1...
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Man City's Rodri charged over referee comments
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is charged with misconduct by the Football Association following comments he made about referees following his side's 2-2 draw with Tottenham earlier this month.
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Ruling says Flores lawsuit vs. NFL can go to court
A U.S. district court ruled that Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' ongoing discrimination case against the NFL can proceed in open court.
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Vomiting Musgrave battles heat & Norwegians to set new best
The 35-year-old Scot finished sixth in the 10km interval start freestyle to post Britain's best finish in a Winter Olympic cross-country skiing event.
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Salt tells England to stick 'chest out' as pressure mounts
Opener Phil Salt calls on England to play with their "chest out" in their crucial match against Scotland at the T20 World Cup on Saturday.
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I’m Sorry, Prime Minister review – Hacker and Sir Humphrey return as baffled but charming old codgers
Apollo theatre, London Jonathan Lynn’s farewell to the beloved parliamentary sitcom casts Griff Rhys Jones as ex-PM Jim Hacker, making one last call on his wily consigliereDeath comes to us all but...
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DJ more, channel Zohran and get a sleep doctor: Adam Bandt on life after politics and saving the planet
The former Greens leader’s appointment as CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation raised eyebrows – but for him, the mission remains the sameGet our breaking news email, free app or daily new...
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Bangladesh’s BNP claims landslide win in first election since 2024 uprising
Party led by Tarique Rahman says it will form government by Sunday.
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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘jazz hands’ at Oscar lunch a recreation of Shining photo, director says
The picture, taken with Paul Thomas Anderson at this year’s Oscar nominee lunch, recalls the eerie image that closes Kubrick’s 1980 horror classicFrankenstein director Guillermo del Toro’s “jazz ha...
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UAE beat Canada to boost hopes of making Super 8s
Aryansh Sharma hit an unbeaten 74 as United Arab Emirates bolstered their remote hopes of qualifying for the T20 World Cup Super 8s with a tense five-wicket win over Canada.
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GB men's curlers lose to Italy after shocking start
Team GB's men's curlers fight back against Italy after a poor start but lose their first match of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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GB meal hope Bankes eliminated in snowboard cross quarter-finals
Great Britain's Charlotte Bankes is eliminated in the quarter-finals of the women's snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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US inflation falls more than expected to 2.4% in January
Data release comes after Fed held interest rates last month
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‘It’s over for us’: release of new AI video generator Seedance 2.0 spooks Hollywood
An AI clip featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting has caused concern among industry figuresA leading Hollywood figure has warned “it’s likely over for us”, after watching a widely disseminated...
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Dual nationals to be denied entry to UK from 25 February unless they have British passport
New border controls require ‘certificate of entitlement’ to attach to second nationality passport that costs £589Dual British nationals have been warned they may be denied boarding a flight, ferry...
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Fred Again review – guest-heavy homecoming for the golden boy of UK dance is an eclectic triumph
Alexandra Palace, LondonFollowing a six-night stint in NYC, Fred Gibson returns to London for a brilliant, five-hour melange of his own tracks and wildly energising guest-star mini-setsFred Again,...
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Are African ‘water wars’ on the horizon as AU puts the issue on its agenda?
Experts weigh in on challenges from climate change and water access to upstream-downstream conflict and industry abuse.
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The bristling wit and melancholy of Cees Nooteboom came to me when I needed it most | Madeleine Thien
The great Dutch travel writer, who died this week, found history inscribed in every place he visited, all while remaining accountable to the presentCees Nooteboom, Dutch novelist and travel writer,...
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Steven Spielberg, Dawson Leery’s idol, donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek fundraiser
Director revered by actor’s character in Dawson’s Creek is among film industry figures – also including Zoe Saldaña and John M Chu – to make large donation to familyThe film director Steven Spielbe...
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What is the new gender guidance for schools and colleges in England?
Advice on how to respond to students questioning their birth gender has been updated. Here are the key changesMinisters have released updated guidance on how schools and colleges in England should...
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Unrivaled sets 2nd road trip with Brooklyn semis
After drawing a record turnout in Philadelphia, Unrivaled will play its semifinal games at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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Labour factions vie for influence over Starmer’s reset after McSweeney exit
Groups sensing chance to redefine party’s direction push for progressive pivot, cabinet reshuffle and new economic tackUK politics live – latest updatesAs the prime minister fought for his politica...
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Ukraine’s no man’s land is the future of war
In drone vs drone combat, valuable personnel can be pulled back from the front
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Northern Ireland boss O'Neill takes on short-term role as Blackburn head coach
Blackburn Rovers have announced the appointment of Michael O'Neill as the club's new head coach.
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Sex, sleep and scrolling: real reasons men watch romantic movies, according to survey
A poll has found differences between men and women’s motivations for watching romance films together, with 20% of men hoping it may result in sexAs groups of women block-booking rows of seats with...
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Post your questions for Flying Lotus
As he prepares a new EP for release, the electronic musician and esoteric film-maker will answer your questionsSteven Ellison, AKA Flying Lotus, has been putting out albums of pranged-out electroni...
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Meet the unlikely star of this year’s smouldering take on Wuthering Heights – Martin Clunes
In Emerald Fennell’s BDSM-tinged film, critics have praised Clunes’s turn as the ‘devout misogynist’ Mr EarnshawIt has been billed as the sexiest adaptation of Wuthering Heights, with bodices rippe...
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launches to International Space Station
Four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission launched at 5:15 a.m. EST Friday from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida for a science expedition aboard the...
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party sweeps to victory in first election since Gen Z uprising
Voters are hoping for a return to democracy after 15 years of authoritarian rule under Sheikh Hasina.
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Watch SpaceX rocket blast off to International Space Station
Watch moment Falcon 9 rocket blasts off to International Space Station
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Wardley vs Dubois all-British title fight date and venue announced
Fabio Wardley will face Daniel Dubois in an all-British world heavyweight title fight on Saturday May 9.
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Europe needs ‘emergency mindset’ to survive, warns Danish PM
Mette Frederiksen tells FT that Greenland crisis has shown the ‘old world will not come back’
ft.com
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward; Pagans by James Alistair Henry; Pedro the Vast by Simón López Trujillo; Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman; A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing by Alice Evelyn Yan...
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Add to playlist: the genre-busting, buttery falsetto of Natanya and the week’s best new tracks
The Londoner defies classification, writing, producing and arranging her unique mix of neosoul, R&B, indie and grunge – and gathering some big-name backers along the wayFrom LondonRecommend if...
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How Ilia Malinin Revolutionized Figure Skating with His Quadruple Axel
On Friday, the US Olympic skater known as the “Quad God” will compete in his last event of the 2026 Winter Games. Everyone will be watching to see if he does his famous quad axel—and a backflip, too.
wired.com
Elehear Delight Hearing Aids Review: Good Fit, Poor Sound
These new in-the-ear aids look great, but quality hearing support just isn’t there.
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LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Front and Center at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Nearly 50 out LGBTQ+ Olympians are participating in events throughout the Winter Games—even as their rights to speak and compete are under attack.
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Ukrainian racer loses DQ appeal over helmet
Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal of his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Olympics has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Bangladeshis Vote in Droves for Constitutional Change in Referendum
Checking election results at the Bangladesh Election Commission building in Dhaka on Friday.
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'Deeply emotional & very sad' - Itoje on mother's funeral and England return
England captain Maro Itoje says he is in an "incredibly sad" period of his life following the death of his mother Florence.
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20 Best Couches We’ve Tested That You Can Buy Online (2026)
Refresh your space with a sofa that arrives right at your doorstep. We’ve spent years in search of the best couches—read about all the styles we’ve tested here.
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Inside the New York City Date Night for AI Lovers
EVA AI created a pop-up romantic date night at a Manhattan wine bar to help making AI-human relationships a “new normal.”
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BBC to show Scots' games live as Serie A returns to free-to-air TV
Games involving Scotland internationals Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, Che Adams, Lennon Miller, Kieron Bowie and Josh Doig are to be shown live on the BBC from Sunday thanks to a...
bbc.com
UK ban on Palestine Action unlawful, high court judges rule
Protest group’s co-founder wins legal challenge against decision to proscribe it under anti-terrorism lawsThe co-founder of Palestine Action has won a legal challenge to the home secretary’s decisi...
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DP World boss leaves company after Epstein emails published
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem had transformed Dubai-based group into one of the world’s largest logistics operators
ft.com
'Nothing wrong with him' - Archer backed to rediscover form
Jamie Overton insists there is no concern over Jofra Archer as the England bowler seeks to find his form at the T20 World Cup.
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Inspired by Stephen Curry, 'GOAT' aims to be the ultimate underdog story
Director Tyree Dillihay breaks down the film -- plus a guide to every NBA and WNBA player in it.
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UK ban on Palestine Action was unlawful, says court
The UK’s High Court has ruled that the government ban on Palestine Action was unlawful.
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GB men's curlers lose to Italy after shocking start
Team GB's men's curlers fight back against Italy after a poor start but lose their first match of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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More than 5,000 ISIL detainees transferred from Syria, says Iraqi ministry
Iraq says more than 3,000 Syrians are among the ISIL-linked detainees transferred to one of its prisons by US military.
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Scotland to begin Nations League campaign in Slovenia
Scotland will kick-off their Nations League campaign away to Slovenia on 26 September after Uefa confirmed the fixture list for the competition.
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A great artist on paper: why Lucian Freud’s magical drawings are the key to his major works
The artist often swapped painting for etching as a way to rediscover his craft. Now a new exhibition shows these flashes of inspiration in all their intimate gloryAt home one evening in 1951,...
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Live Updates: Munich Security Conference Begins Amid Trans-Atlantic Turmoil
Some are hoping for a reprieve of President Trump’s blunt-force diplomacy. Others fear new disdain and recriminations.
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Purpose and togetherness: What the soccer world can learn from FA Cup heroes Macclesfield
Macclesfield produced one of soccer's greatest Cinderella stories in beating Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, but the tale behind the triumph is even more remarkable.
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Why India Playing Pakistan in World Cup Cricket Matters
The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan is one of the fiercest in any sport in the world.
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Euan Uglow review – No wonder Cherie Blair didn’t model for long, these pictures are exhausting just to look at
MK Gallery, Milton KeynesHis work was so painstaking and slow to produce that the models – including a certain trainee barrister – often didn’t make it to the end of a portrait. It makes for painti...
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Zimbabwe clean up Australia for shock World Cup win
Blessing Muzarabani takes 4-17 as Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs at the T20 World Cup.
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Tell us: has the new Wuthering Heights film adaptation inspired you to read Emily Brontë’s novel?
We want to hear people’s thoughts on reading the novel ahead of the new adaptation – and if you’ve watched the film how does it compare?Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heig...
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UK ban on Palestine Action ruled unlawful
Ministers argued the direct action group engaged in a campaign of criminal damage and violence
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UK decision to ban Palestine Action as ‘terror group’ unlawful, court says
Group's co-founder declares ruling 'monumental victory' in the struggle for freedom for the Palestinian people.'
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UK Ban on Palestine Action Is Unlawful, Court Finds
Police remove a protester who was taking part in a demonstration in support of Palestine Action in London, in November.
nytimes.com
Zimbabwe shock Australia in huge upset at T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe bowl out a depleted Australia for 146 in 23-run win to humble one of the favourites for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
Rubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics before big Munich speech
The US Secretary of State will address the first major transatlantic meeting since Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.
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Pats' Diggs pleads not guilty to assault allegation
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his personal chef.
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Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters
Antigovernment protesters blocked a road last month in Tehran. Iran is using facial recognition and phone data to track and detain people involved in political opposition activities.
nytimes.com
Bangladesh election results 2026: Who won, who lost, what’s next?
Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by Rahman has won a historic majority in the first elections after the 2024 uprising.
aljazeera.com
Milan Has an Affordable Housing Crisis. Can the Olympic Village Help?
The Olympic Village complex in Milan. The village’s developer has touted it as a great gift to the city that will provide 6 percent of the beds needed for students.
nytimes.com
Embattled Wales make four changes ahead of France match
Wales, still seeking their first Guinness Six Nations win since 2023, have made four changes for their match against France this Sunday.
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Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia
Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.
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Zimbabwe stun Australia at T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs at the T20 Cricket World Cup on Friday in Colombo.
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Sudan protecting Africa from foreign interference in war with RSF, says FM
In comments to Al Jazeera, Sudan's foreign minister says foreign interference threatens 'entire continent'.
aljazeera.com
BNP supporters celebrate as party claims Bangladesh election win
Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party were seen celebrating outside the party’s office in the capital Dhaka.
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Russia faces Ukraine casualties, broken communications and total oil ban
Russia unleashes deadly air assaults on civilians as Ukraine's Zelenskyy promises new front-line tactics.
aljazeera.com
Aloe Blacc: Why musicians are investing in tech
Aloe Blacc at this year’s Web Summit in Doha, Qatar, talks about why he invests in tech.
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Tarique Rahman Is Elected Bangladesh’s New Leader
Tarique Rahman in his office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday.
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Sunlight Extracts Oxygen From Regolith Using Solar Chemistry
NASA’s Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) project completed an important step toward using local resources to support human exploration on the Moon. The CaRD&...
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Stirling ruled out for the rest of T20 World Cup
Paul Stirling will miss the rest of Ireland's T20 World Cup campaign with Sam Topping called in for cover.
bbc.com
Converge: Love Is Not Enough review – metalcore veterans’ rage remains fresh and furious
(Epitaph)Even after 35 years, the intricacies and emotional pangs of these masters of technicality remain undimmed, drawing from a seemingly bottomless well of inspirationMetalcore has become a dil...
theguardian.com
New faces, chasers and strugglers - what to look out for in the EFL
BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in Saturday's EFL schedule.
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Reform UK showcase Kent council faces ‘extreme risk’ after passing first budget
Councillors vote for 3.99% council tax increase while mounting ‘attack on the vulnerable’, opposition saysReform UK’s showcase council in Kent faces “extreme risk” and “instability”, opposition pol...
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US says it caused dollar shortage to trigger Iran protests: What that means
US official admits engineering dollar shortage to strangle rial, which culminated in the deadliest crackdown in Iran.
aljazeera.com
Joshua Chuquimia Crampton: Anata review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month
(Self-released)The Aymara musician takes inspiration from an Andean tradition, resulting in a scrappy sonic meditation with woozy melodies and pockets of warmthThe new album from Joshua Chuquimia C...
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41 and thriving! | LeBron becomes oldest NBA player to record triple-double!
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recorded 28 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in his team's win over the Dallas Mavericks, becoming the oldest NBA player to score a triple-double.
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Madagascar cyclone death toll hits 38, 12,000 displaced; Mozambique braces
Gezani is forecast to return to cyclone status when it strikes southern Mozambique on Friday evening.
aljazeera.com
Giving votes to 16-year-olds would be a win for Labour – and our country | Polly Toynbee
For once, the party has done right by young people by proposing they get more of a say in a system rigged against them. Farage, bewareHere it is as promised, a bill introduced to parliament on Thur...
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Week in wildlife: a thirsty raccoon, a superhero squid and a delinquent swan
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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‘We thought Midnight Cowboy might end everybody’s career’: the diverse, disruptive, Oscar-winning cinema of John Schlesinger
In the 60s and 70s, he pioneered kitchen-sink drama and made bisexuality mainstream. So why did the director end up making Tory ads? Those who knew him best reveal allMichael Childers was a 22-year...
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Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr & Carolyn Bessette review – TV to send you cross-eyed with boredom
Ryan Murphy turns his increasingly unsteady hand to the tale of America’s privileged, cursed dynasty – even diehard fans will find this tedious drama a punishing slogA new product from the Ryan Mur...
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How to Avert the Tragedy of Great-Power Politics
Germany knows the costs of a world governed by power alone.
foreignaffairs.com
Weekend preview: Ronaldo's return; Inter-Juve in to decide title?
Cristiano Ronaldo ends his protest of PIF, while the 255th Derby d'Italia has big implications.
espn.com
ISU defends ice dance scoring amid controversy
The ISU stands by the judging of ice dance at the Winter Olympics, where the scores from the French judge played a role in the French team of Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron beating...
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BNP claims victory in landmark Bangladesh election
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is claiming victory in the country's first election since the 2024 uprising.
aljazeera.com
Twin beams blast from a hidden star in stunning Hubble Space Telescope image
A dazzling new Hubble image peels back the layers of the mysterious Egg Nebula, a rare and fleeting phase in a Sun-like star’s death just 1,000 light-years away. Hidden inside a dense cocoon of dus...
sciencedaily.com
'He's the truth': Inside Macklin Celebrini's rise to stardom for the Sharks, Team Canada
Scoring the opening Olympic goal for his country was the latest milestone on the phenom's meteoric rise.
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The language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game
For many of today's NBA All-Stars, English is their second language, and that impacts how they think about the game.
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Auld enemy, new talent - Scotland & England's scrap for tomorrow's stars
Scotland and England share a border and some of the same pool of eligible players. The fight to ensure the best end up on your side is fiercer than ever.
bbc.com
Ukrainian: 'Train has left' as helmet appeal heard
The Court of Arbitration for Sport heard the appeal of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych surrounding his disqualification from the Milan Cortina Games, though the slider knows he won...
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BNP leader cheered by supporters after Bangladesh election
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman was cheered by supporters and surrounded by photographers.
aljazeera.com
Ireland captain Stirling out of T20 World Cup
Ireland captain Paul Stirling has been ruled out of the rest of the T20 World Cup because of a knee injury.
skysports.com
Klaebo ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record
Norway's Johannes Hosflot Klaebo has won an eighth gold medal in cross-country skiing at the Milan Cortina Olympics, tying an all‑time Winter Games record.
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Businesses must take responsibility for biodiversity loss – for their sake as much as ours
Scientists believe we’re seeing the largest loss of life since the dinosaurs – and it’s a risk to the global economy. Governments and companies need to work together on solutions• Don’t get Down to...
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Reeves urged to reassure MPs over public finances amid £6bn-a-year Send costs
City analysts say financial market investors will be worried if cost is deducted from budget surplusRachel Reeves is under pressure to reassure MPs over the state of the UK’s public finances, amid...
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River Thames spot among 13 sites shortlisted for swimming status
Choice could prove difficult for Thames Water, which is trying to push through a water recycling scheme nearbyThe first designated bathing water area on the River Thames in London has been shortlis...
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Good People by Patmeena Sabit review – addictive mystery caters to modern attention spans
Who killed Zorah? Snippets of gossip expose the divisions in a migrant community in this polyphonic portrait of contemporary AmericaThere has been debate lately about whether novels should cater fo...
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Meet the FPL blogger bowling at the T20 World Cup
Scotland bowler Brad Currie may open the bowling against England on Saturday but he has an alter-ego - a fantasy football blogger and expert.
bbc.com
Hull will always have a special place in my heart - Rosenior
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior sits down with BBC Sport before Friday night's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Hull City - a team he used to both play for and manage.
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TV tonight: confessions and cliffhangers in Under Salt Marsh
Rafe Spall’s detective continues his inquiries in Sky’s moody crime thriller. Plus: could you spell ‘testicular torsion’? Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky AtlanticAfter Nessa’s body was fo...
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If you want to know what Reform would be like in power, look at how it threatened Bangor University | Gaby Hinsliff
A debating society didn’t want to invite two figures connected to the party to speak. Cue an authoritarian responseIt must have seemed the easiest offer in the world to refuse. Would students at Ba...
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Ensemble Intercontemporain: Unsuk Chin album review – rich and strange music of kaleidoscopic colours
Bleuse/Favre/Vassilakis(Alpha)Berlin-based Chin’s intricate music is performed with panache in this disc of three of her orchestral worksUnsuk Chin describes her music as a conscious attempt to ren...
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Cameron: With three-minute rounds I'd have knocked out Taylor!
Chantelle Cameron is set to fight over three-minute rounds, the distance in men's bouts, when she boxes to become a world champion in a second weight class.
skysports.com
Hull FC star Martin: ‘Missing the play-offs again would be a failure’
Hull FC's young winger Lewis Martin had a year to remember in 2025 - but he's already focused on reaching new heights in the new Super League season.
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Sydney police to be investigated by watchdog after anti-Herzog protest violence
Videos have emerged of police appearing to punch protesters at rally against Israeli president on Monday.
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Heated Rivalry and Marital Bliss: Two Wives Go Head to Head in a Scary Olympic Sport
Nicole Silveira of Brazil, left, and Kim Meylemans of Belgium, a married couple, are competing against each other, but they also have their own unit: Team BB.
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‘Choosing happy is a hell of a process’: Thundercat on funk, lost friends and being fired by Snoop Dogg (possibly)
The genre-hopping bass virtuoso has backed Ariana Grande and Herbie Hancock, appeared in Star Wars and become a dedicated boxer. Ahead of his fifth album, Stephen Bruner explains his polymath minds...
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How London unwittingly killed housebuilding
A perfect storm of policy and regulatory headwinds has slowed new construction to a trickle
ft.com
Wall Street hunts next casualty from AI threat to white collar work
Stocks from insurance to property and wealth management punished after new tech launches
ft.com
Farage’s popularity dips as Reform surges in polls
YouGov figures point to challenges ahead for populist party’s leader as he seeks to win backing from more voters
ft.com
Google warns EU against ‘erecting walls’ in tech sovereignty push
Europe risks undermining its own competitiveness drive through curbs on US groups, tech company says
ft.com
A bipartisan effort to save health subsidies failed. Will ICE reform be different?
A bipartisan effort in Congress to restrain immigration enforcement tactics is flailing despite a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The pattern is increasingly familiar.
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RFK Jr. made promises to get his job as health secretary. He's broken many of them
In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both.
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Swing voters in Arizona say ICE should be reformed
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Rich Thau, who runs focus groups with swing voters and recently asked for their opinions on the Trump administration's immigration policies.
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New CIA recruitment video targets Chinese military personnel
The CIA's latest YouTube video offers instructions for how to contact the agency on the encrypted Tor Browser.
aljazeera.com
Scientists make microplastics glow to see what they do inside your body
Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth, from ocean depths to agricultural soils and even inside the human body. Yet scientists still struggle to understand what these part...
sciencedaily.com
Japan seizure of Chinese vessel, arrest of captain, could heighten tensions
Japan's Fisheries Agency says Chinese captain arrested for allegedly defying orders to stop for inspection at sea.
aljazeera.com
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United eye UCL standout Stankovic
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all monitoring Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Roman mosaic in Britain reveals a 2,000 year old Trojan War secret
A remarkable Roman mosaic found in Rutland turns out to tell a forgotten version of the Trojan War. Rather than Homer’s famous epic, it reflects a lost Greek tragedy by Aeschylus, featuring vivid s...
sciencedaily.com
The Hindu who stood up for a Muslim and became a hero
Deepak Kumar's confronting of Hindu vigilantes is being hailed as a rare act of heroism. It's also got him death threats.
bbc.com
Wes Streeting: the UK’s next prime minister? – podcast
Keir Starmer was on the brink of a leadership contest this week, but he pulled it back. That does not mean his rivals have gone away. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to Kiran Stacey about one of the most hotl...
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Ex-Leader of Norway Charged With Corruption Linked to Epstein
Thorbjorn Jagland, center left, a former prime minister of Norway, in Oslo on Thursday.
nytimes.com
US and Taiwan sign ‘pivotal’ deal to cut trade tariffs
Taipei agrees to buy some $85bn of US energy, aircraft and equipment in exchange for 15 percent tariff rate.
aljazeera.com
Judge blocks Trump admin from rescinding health grants to Democratic-led states
The ruling temporarily blocks the Trump Administration from cutting $600 million in public health grants that had already been allocated to four Democratic-led states.
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A historic election in Bangladesh brings BNP to power. What to know about its leader
The Bangladeshi Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, claimed victory Friday in the first elections held since the previous government was toppled in a student-led revolution in 2024.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,450
These are the key developments from day 1,450 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
LeBron oldest with triple-double in NBA history
LeBron James broke the record held by Karl Malone in the Lakers' win over the Mavericks on Thursday night.
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Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign over Epstein links
Attorney to depart Wall Street bank on June 30 after new documents revealed extent of her ties to the sex offender
ft.com
Trump is the ‘elephant in the room’ as the African Union holds new summit
Trump's policies on tariffs, foreign aid and immigration have outsized impact as African Union leaders seek 'balance'.
aljazeera.com
Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.
bbc.com
Trump revokes US scientific finding behind climate change regulations
Trump administration rescinds 'endangerment finding' that serves as the legal bases to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
aljazeera.com
A seat at the table or on the menu? Africa grapples with the new world order
The US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.
bbc.com
2026 Winter Olympics: Ilia Malinin, U.S. women's hockey back on ice and more
Friday at the Winter Olympics includes Ilia Malinin skating for gold and U.S. women's ice hockey in the quarterfinals.
espn.com
Tony Blair’s oil lobbying is a misleading rehash of fossil fuel industry spin
Ex-PM’s thinktank urges more drilling and fewer renewables, ignoring evidence that clean energy is cheaper and better for billsA thinktank with close ties to Saudi Arabia and substantial funding fr...
theguardian.com
The AI Trilemma
How to regulate a revolutionary technology.
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