US win women's ice hockey gold with comeback win over Canada
USA come from behind to beat Canada 2-1 in overtime of the women's ice hockey final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
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An FBI ‘Asset’ Helped Run a Dark Web Site That Sold Fentanyl-Laced Drugs for Years
A staffer of the Incognito dark web market was secretly controlled by the FBI—and still allegedly approved the sale of fentanyl-tainted pills, including those from a dealer linked to a confirmed de...
wired.com
Why was former Prince Andrew arrested by UK police?
Mountbatten-Windsor, the former UK prince, has not been charged with a crime and was released under investigation.
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Ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest spurs Epstein accountability calls from UK to US
US lawmakers call on the Trump administration to pursue justice for victims, as UN expert urges probes across the world.
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Hodgkinson smashes women's indoor 800m world record
Keely Hodgkinson set a new world 800m indoor record time of one minute 54.87 seconds in Lievin, France - beating the near 24-year-old standard set on the day she was born.
skysports.com
How GB's curlers 'raised their game' for semi-final win
Watch the key turning points and how Great Britain's curlers "raised their game" during their 8-5 over Switzerland in the men's semi-final.
bbc.com
Meta cuts staff stock awards for a second straight year
Most employees will receive 5% less in equity rewards as Mark Zuckerberg slashes costs to fund huge AI spending
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USA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold
American superstar Alysa Liu adds Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beats a standout field in the women's final.
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Alysa Liu’s comeback ends in gold.
Liu became the first American to win a medal in women’s figure skating since 2006.
nytimes.com
'Opportunity we had to take' - Lewis redeems himself as Hull KR conquer the world
Mikey Lewis said winning the World Club Challenge was an opportunity too good to turn down after atoning for his recent indiscretion by helping Hull KR scale the summit of rugby league.
skysports.com
Mensik upsets Sinner to reach Qatar semi-finals
Jakub Mensik prevents Jannik Sinner from reaching another final as he knocks the world number two out of the Qatar Open quarter-finals, while Carlos Alcaraz reaches semis.
bbc.com
Doug Moe, 87, N.B.A. Coach as Freewheeling as His Style of Play, Dies
Doug Moe coaching the Denver Nuggets in 1985. A sports journalist’s dream, he was once fined by the N.B.A. front office for throwing water on a referee.
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'Untouchable!' - GB's Hodgkinson breaks women's indoor 800m world record
Keely Hodgkinson breaks the long-standing women's indoor 800m world record, set by Slovenia's Jolanda Ceplak on the day the Briton was born almost 24 years ago.
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Former Prince Andrew is the most senior British royal to have been arrested in modern times.
Police officers standing by an entrance to Wood Farm on the royal family’s Sandringham Estate, in Norfolk, England, where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday.
nytimes.com
O'Neill slams fan protests and talks up a PL merger after Celtic thrashed in EL
Martin O'Neill gave a blunt and brutal assessment of Celtic's issues after their Europa League thrashing by Stuttgart, slamming a fan protest, explaining how a Premier League switch could boost the...
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FBI says ATM ‘jackpotting’ attacks are on the rise, and netting hackers millions in stolen cash
The FBI says hacks that trick ATMs into spitting out cash on demand are rising, with hundreds of attacks in the past year alone netting hackers millions in stolen bills.
techcrunch.com
'Oh my word!' - USA's Liu wins women's figure skating gold
Alysa Liu ends USA's 24-year wait for a women's figure skating gold medal, as the reigning 20-year old world champion wins her first singles Olympic title at Milan-Cortina 2026.
bbc.com
Cees Nooteboom, Voyaging Author of Enigmatic Novels, Dies at 92
Cees Nooteboom in 2015. The author of dozens of works of fiction, poetry, journalism and travel writing, he was perennially mentioned as a possible recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
nytimes.com
Austrian Man Found Guilty in Girlfriend’s Death on Mountain Hike
Thomas Plamberger was given a suspended prison sentence and fined in a case that tested the limits of personal responsibility in mountaineering.
nytimes.com
Complaint About Andrew’s Conduct Came From an Anti-Monarchy Group
Activists from the anti-monarchy group Republic protesting at the entrance to Windsor Great Park and Royal Lodge, the previous residence of former Prince Andrew, in Windsor, England, last year.
nytimes.com
Bank of America commits $25bn to private credit lending
Move follows similar initiatives by other Wall Street institutions but comes as concerns mount about sector’s health
ft.com
Cellebrite cut off Serbia citing abuse of its phone unlocking tools. Why not others?
Cellebrite, which makes phone unlocking and hacking tools, stopped sales to countries that allegedly abused its tools. But after new allegations in Jordan and Kenya, the company has changed its app...
techcrunch.com
Semi-final victory 'hardest fought win we've ever had' - GB curlers
Great Britain's men's curling team react to their thrilling 8-5 win over Switzerland in the Winter Olympics semi-finals, describing Saturday's final as the "biggest match of our lives".
bbc.com
More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
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US clinch ice hockey gold with overtime winner
Megan Keller scores in overtime to clinch Winter Olympic gold for the United States in a last-gasp 2-1 win over great rivals Canada.
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GB will go for gold after beating Swiss to reach men's curling final
Team GB will go for gold after beating Switzerland 8-5 to reach the final of the men's curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
Hodgkinson smashes women's indoor 800m world record
Keely Hodgkinson breaks the long-standing women's indoor 800m world record set by Slovenia's Jolanda Ceplak on the day the Briton was born in 2002.
bbc.com
Hull KR beat Brisbane to win World Club Challenge
Hull Kingston Rovers withstand a fierce comeback from Brisbane Broncos to win the World Club Challenge.
bbc.com
Hull KR hold off Brisbane comeback to win World Club Challenge
Hull KR held off an almighty Brisbane Broncos fightback to win 30-24 and secure the World Club Challenge for the first time in the club's history at the MKM Stadium.
skysports.com
Google says its AI systems helped deter Play Store malware in 2025
Google said it prevented 1.75 million bad apps from going live on Google Play during 2025, a figure that's down from previous years.
techcrunch.com
An Antarctic Voyage
My colleague just spent two months on a research icebreaker. It changed his perspective on the world in ways he didn’t expect.
nytimes.com
An AI data center boom is fueling Redwood’s energy storage business
Redwood Materials says its new energy storage business is the fastest growing unit within the company.
techcrunch.com
Eileen Gu - the 'snow princess' who divides opinion
Eileen Gu is the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier in history, and a global superstar, but continues to divide opinion.
bbc.com
US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge
The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.
aljazeera.com
NASA Investigates How People Respond to Air Taxi Noise
New kinds of aircraft taking to the skies could mean unfamiliar sounds overhead — and where you’re hearing them might matter, according to new NASA research. NASA aeronautics has worked for years t...
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GB medal hope Atkin qualifies top for freeski halfpipe final
Team GB's Zoe Atkin earns a score of 91.50 to qualify for the women's freeski halfpipe final in first place at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
GB's Atkin qualifies top for halfpipe final
British freestyle skier Zoe Atkin qualifies top for Saturday's halfpipe final as she looks to add the Winter Olympic title to her World Championship crown.
bbc.com
Why these startup CEOs don’t think AI will replace human roles
The CEOs of Read AI and Lucidya told TechCrunch at Web Summit Qatar that they see AI tools replacing tasks, rather than workers.
techcrunch.com
Billy Steinberg, Hitmaking Lyricist of Madonna’s ‘Like a Virgin,’ Dies at 75
Billy Steinberg performing at the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony in 2011. With fellow inductee Tom Kelly, Mr. Steinberg wrote hundreds of songs, including “True Colors,” a hit for Cyndi Lauper.
nytimes.com
YouTube’s latest experiment brings its conversational AI tool to TVs
YouTube is testing conversational AI on smart TVs, allowing viewers to ask the assistant questions related to the video they're watching on the big screen.
techcrunch.com
Toyota hires seven Agility humanoid robots for Canadian factory
The robots will be unloading totes full of auto parts from an automated warehouse tugger.
techcrunch.com
Qatar pledges $1bn for Gaza peace mission
Qatar has pledged $1 billion to support the Board of Peace’s mission in Gaza
aljazeera.com
Files reveal Epstein was offered chance to buy US Pentagon, FBI buildings
New files show Epstein, who had close ties to Israel, was offered sensitive US government real estate deals.
aljazeera.com
The boys’ club no one was supposed to write about
Reporter Zoë Bernard spent months talking to 51 people (31 of them gay men) to map out a subculture that's been an open secret in Silicon Valley for years: gay men, at the upper echelons of tech, q...
techcrunch.com
SpaceX’s Starbase city is getting its own court
Elon Musk's company town already has a volunteer fire department, and is forming a Starbase Police Department. Now it wants its own court, too.
techcrunch.com
Inside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey’s Block
Workers describe a deteriorating culture at Block, the company behind Square and Cash App, where layoffs continue and employees are expected to use AI tools daily.
wired.com
Masked protesters arrested outside Trump’s Board of Peace meeting
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in downtown Washington, DC, outside Donald Trump’s Board of Peace event.
aljazeera.com
Code Metal Raises $125 Million to Rewrite the Defense Industry's Code With AI
The Boston startup uses AI to translate and verify legacy software for defense contractors, arguing modernization can’t come at the cost of new bugs.
wired.com
Trump holds first meeting of Board of Peace
US president says billions of dollars pledged to ‘most prestigious’ body
ft.com
Perplexity’s Retreat From Ads Signals a Bigger Strategic Shift
The AI search startup once predicted advertising would be a massive business. Now it's betting on a smaller, more valuable audience.
wired.com
Palestinians in Gaza say ‘Board of Peace’ will further occupation
Many Palestinians in Gaza reacted to the first meeting of the so-called “Board of Peace” with deep scepticism.
aljazeera.com
NASA Releases Report on Starliner Crewed Flight Test Investigation
At a news conference on Thursday, NASA released a report of findings from the Program Investigation Team examining the Boeing CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test as part o...
nasa.gov
The Guardian view on Merz and Meloni: an emerging Berlin-Rome axis is threatening the EU’s green deal
The deregulation agenda being pushed by Germany’s chancellor and Italy’s prime minister is economically and ethically flawedWhen the European Union launched its green deal in 2019, putting into law...
theguardian.com
Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’
US president links deal with military strikes against Iran in connection with Tehran’s nuclear ambitionsDonald Trump changed his mind on supporting the Chagos Islands deal because the UK will not p...
theguardian.com
Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief
Trump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.
bbc.com
Trump announces billions of dollars in Gaza aid at Board of Peace meeting
US President Donald Trump announces pledges to a Gaza reconstruction fund during first meeting of his Board of Peace.
aljazeera.com
Why Iran is betting on war
Tehran thinks a drawn-out conflict could eventually yield a better deal than what Trump is offering today
ft.com
As browser wars heat up, Chrome adds new productivity features
Split View, PDF annotations and 'Save to Chrome' features come to the Chrome browser.
techcrunch.com
Reddit is testing a new AI search feature for shopping
A small group of users in the U.S. will start to see search results that include interactive product carousels with pricing, images, and direct where-to-buy links.
techcrunch.com
Canada, Britain to meet for gold in men's curling
Canada beat Norway 5-4 in Thursday night's men's curling semifinals after losing to the Norwegians earlier in the day. The Canadians' opponent in Saturday's gold medal game will be Britain, which s...
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Same scorer, same opponent, same medal, 12 years on!
Alina Muller repeats history from Sochi in 2014, scoring an overtime winner as Switzerland beat Sweden 2-1 to claim bronze in the women's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
World Club Challenge 2026 LIVE! Build-up to Hull KR vs Brisbane Broncos
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Appointment of Antonia Romeo as head of civil service shows ‘poor judgment’ say former colleagues
First female cabinet secretary faced allegations of bullying behaviour in 2017, while working in New York consulateKeir Starmer’s decision to appoint Antonia Romeo as the country’s most senior civi...
theguardian.com
Boost for chancellor as UK public finances see record-breaking surplus of £XXbn
Figure is largest January total since records began and marks sharp reversal from December’s deficit of £11.6bnThe UK government enjoyed a record-breaking surplus in January, official figures show,...
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Why the U.S. women won 2026 Olympic gold over Canada -- and an updated state of the rivalry
The thrilling 2-1 overtime victory capped off an incredible tournament for the team. What's next?
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What does Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest mean?
Police action sets up extraordinary possibility of senior royal standing trial
ft.com
Amazin'! Mets to hold Bobby V disguise giveaway
Among several promotions the New York Mets announced Thursday is a Bobby Valentine Disguise Night on May 29.
espn.com
The quiet conquest of the West Bank and the death of the Oslo Accords
Israel is seeking to achieve through paperwork what warfare alone could not.
aljazeera.com
Baleba: I feel more relaxed after early-season pressure
Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba says he "feels more relaxed now" after admitting there was pressure on him early in the season.
skysports.com
Souttar commits future to Rangers
Scotland defender John Souttar signs a new contract with Rangers, keeping him at the Ibrox club until May 2027 and ending speculation over his future.
bbc.com
Trump's Board of Peace pledges billions of dollars, thousands of troops for Gaza
President Trump announces 10 billion dollars for rebuilding Gaza at the first meeting of his "Board of Peace"
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Liu captures elusive figure skating gold for U.S.
Alysa Liu won the first women's figure skating gold medal for the United States in 24 years at Milan Cortina Games on Thursday.
espn.com
Sources: NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules
Commissioner Adam Silver informed the league's 30 general managers Thursday that the NBA plans to make anti-tanking rule changes for next season, sources told ESPN.
espn.com
Drinks, darts, DJs and drag queens: the artwork that’s a fully-functioning pub – with the artist pulling pints
Young Glasgow artist Trackie McLeod talks us through Utopia, the boozer he built from scratch where punters can sink a beer, throw darts at Thatcher or Trump – and win chocolate coins from one-arme...
theguardian.com
OpenAI’s Sam Altman: Global AI regulation ‘urgently’ needed
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the world “urgently” needs global regulation of fast-evolving AI.
aljazeera.com
NASA to Provide Starliner Crew Flight Test Review Findings Today
During a news conference at 2 p.m. EST on Thursday NASA will discuss the findings of investigations into the 2024 crewed test flight of Boeing Starliner to the International Space Station. The news...
nasa.gov
GB 'inches' from semi-final as USA beat Swiss in extra-end thriller
The USA need an extra end to beat Switzerland 7-6 in a dramatic finish to qualify for the women's curling semi-finals, knocking Great Britain out of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
Souttar signs new Rangers deal
Defender John Souttar has signed a new deal with Rangers.
skysports.com
Salman Rushdie among 170 figures to sign open letter over Barbican arts lead departure
Exit of Devyani Saltzman, described as Barbican’s ‘driving force’, announced a few weeks after arrival of new CEOSalman Rushdie, John Akomfrah and Pankaj Mishra are among more than 170 cultural fig...
theguardian.com
José van Dam, Suave and Riveting Opera Star, Dies at 85
Mr. van Dam as the title character in “St. François d’Assise” at the Salzburg Festival in Austria in 1998. As he neared 60, he was still capable of delivering standout performances.
nytimes.com
New York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion plan
The governor of New York pulled a robotaxi expansion proposal that was viewed as a win for Waymo.
techcrunch.com
Zuckerberg grilled in court over social media harms on teens
Meta's CEO was questioned over the addictive nature of its social media apps like Instagram, and other teen harms.
techcrunch.com
Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached
The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
bbc.com
'Shouldn't be allowed' - Bompastor wants keeper rule change
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has called for the rules to be changed over goalkeeper timeouts.
bbc.com
Award-Winning NASA Camera Revolutionizes How We See the Invisible
Imagine trying to photograph wind. That’s similar to what NASA engineers dealt with during a recent effort to study how air moves around planes, rockets, and other kinds of aerospace vehicles...
nasa.gov
Golden goal: Keller, U.S. women top Canada in OT
Megan Keller scored the golden goal in 3-on-3 overtime as the United States women's hockey team won Olympic gold after beating archrival Canada 2-1.
espn.com
Crystals Grown in Space
This June 5, 2024, image shows lysozyme crystals aboard the International Space Station. Lysozyme is a protein found in bodily fluids like tears, saliva, and milk, and is used as a control com...
nasa.gov
Sinner crashes out of Qatar Open as Alcaraz progresses to semi-finals
Jannik Sinner crashed out of the Qatar Open quarter-finals in a shock 6-7 6-2 3-6 defeat to World No 16 Jakub Mensik.
skysports.com
‘A safe space to come and just be’: the radical, utopian return of Britain’s youth clubs
After a decade of austerity closed more than 1,000 centres, the government has promised £500m to renew youth services. We tour a glossy new venue in Preston – and a girls-only one in LondonPreston,...
theguardian.com
'Anyone found guilty of racism should not be in the game'
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says anyone found guilty of racist behaviour in football "shouldn't be in the game".
bbc.com
Trump suggests Iran has 10 days to reach agreement with US
US president says at inaugural Board of Peace summit that Washington and Tehran should make a 'meaningful deal'.
aljazeera.com
Antonelli fastest as Hamilton endures disrupted final testing day
Kimi Antonelli continued Mercedes' impressive showing at Formula 1's final 2026 pre-season test by topping the timesheet as Ferrari faced further disruption on Lewis Hamilton's last day on track be...
skysports.com
'We all have a platform' - Coffey on speaking out, WSL appeal and special Hayes
Manchester City and United States midfielder Sam Coffey speaks to BBC Sport about using her platform for good, settling into her new home, and her friendship with Emma Hayes.
bbc.com
Global Counsel calls in administrators, blaming Peter Mandelson ‘maelstrom’
Advisory firm has lost string of clients despite efforts to cut ties with co-founder after Epstein revelationsGlobal Counsel, the advisory firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, is to collapse into ad...
theguardian.com
Current is a new RSS reader that’s more like a river than an inbox
Current introduces a stress-free, totally reimagined RSS news reading app as a one-time paid download.
techcrunch.com
Lung-busting runs & heavy snowfall - Skimo's 'magical' Olympic debut
Ski mountaineering makes its hotly anticipated debut at the Winter Olympics in blizzard conditions in Bormio.
bbc.com
Sources: MRI on Curry's knee comes back clean
Warriors star Stephen Curry had another MRI on his bothersome right knee in the past 24 hours that came back clean, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, but persistent pain and swelling have not all...
espn.com
2 UGA players charged with speeding at max limits
Georgia linebackers Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested on misdemeanor charges of speeding at maximum limits and other traffic-related charges.
espn.com
British Couple Held in Iran Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison, Family Says
Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran, in a photograph released by their family.
nytimes.com
Fatton wins first ever gold medal in ski mountaineering
Marianne Fatton of Switzerland makes history as the first Olympic champion in ski mountaineering. The event made its debut at this Winter Olympic games.
bbc.com
'There's going to be a national inquiry' - Canada 'miss' Czech six-man advantage
Seth Bennett and Kent Simpson analyse how Canada missed Czech Republic having six players on the ice when they scored their third goal during their quarter-final match at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
bbc.com
Zimbabwe shock Sri Lanka to upset the T20 World Cup odds again
Zimbabwe chase down target of 179 to beat one of the favourites - and tournament co-hosts - Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup.
aljazeera.com
France hit by more than 35 days of rain
France endures more than 35 days of rain as floods worsen and Storm Pedro threatens Western Europe.
aljazeera.com
Rosenior: No place in football for anyone found guilty of racism
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said anyone in football who is found guilty of racism “should not be in the game.”
skysports.com
Johann Ludwig Bach: The Leipzig Cantatas album review – this distant cousin’s music is a remarkable discovery
Capella Sollertia/Soller (Ricercar)This is the premiere recording of sacred cantatas by JL Bach: works preserved due to his distant cousin, JS Bach, copying them for performance. Conductor Johanna...
theguardian.com
Musician and film-maker Flying Lotus: ‘The whole lo-fi beats thing has become like Starbucks music’
Ahead of a new EP, the creative polymath answers your questions on Thom Yorke, Kendrick Lamar and how a sci-fi epic ate up his whole lifeYou have to produce an album for one rapper, no guest spots,...
theguardian.com
Old Songs by Amy Jeffs and Gwen Burns review – ancient tales of murder, maidens and magic
These interconnected short stories of love and death, inspired by traditional ballads from the British Isles, are narrated with immediacy and warmthIn the old Scottish ballad, Tam Lin, a girl named...
theguardian.com
Reload wants to give your AI agents a shared memory
Reload announces a $2.275 million raise in a round led by Anthemis and the launch of its first AI employee, Epic.
techcrunch.com
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ convenes for first time
Led by US President Donald Trump, the “Board of Peace” convened for its first meeting to discuss Gaza reconstruction.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI, Reliance partner to add AI search to JioHotstar
The rollout includes two-way integration that surfaces streaming links directly inside ChatGPT.
techcrunch.com
No 'easy' rematch with Warrington, says Wood
Leigh Wood says he "does not want an easy night" against Josh Warrington when the former featherweight world champions renew their rivalry in Nottingham on Saturday.
bbc.com
Co-founders behind Reface and Prisma join hands to improve on-device model inference with Mirai
Mirai raised a $10 million seed to improve how AI models run on devices like smartphones and laptops.
techcrunch.com
Map the Earth’s Magnetic Shield with the Space Umbrella Project
Use data from NASA’s Magnetosphere Multiscale Mission to shed light on solar storms. For anyone with a laptop or cell.
nasa.gov
Norris admits new F1 cars 'not purest form of racing'
Lando Norris admits he described the new Formula 1 cars as "a lot of fun" last week to "see what the reaction was of everyone".
bbc.com
Robert Carlyle joins Line of Duty for series seven
Acclaimed actor will take on guest lead role as a specialist firearms officer in hit BBC crime drama Robert Carlyle will join the cast of Line of Duty to play a guest lead role in the new series, i...
theguardian.com
Mandelson’s advisory firm Global Counsel to go into administration
Collapse follows revelations about former peer’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
ft.com
Trump’s tariffs exert heavy burden on midsized US companies
New data highlights spiralling import costs as president seeks to quell growing backlash over his flagship policies
ft.com
This former Big Tech engineers are using AI to navigate Trump’s trade chaos
Amari AI is making custom AI-powered software that helps customs brokers modernize and minimize constantly shifting trade policies.
techcrunch.com
For open-source programs, AI coding tools are a mixed blessing
AI coding tools have enabled a flood of bad code that threatens to overwhelm many projects. Building new features is easier but maintaining them is just as hard.
techcrunch.com
‘Made in Europe’ EU industrial strategy could hit supply chains, UK minister warns
Nick Thomas-Symonds says move could also create unnecessary UK-EU trade barriers and increase costsBusiness live – latest updatesA British minister has warned that the EU’s “Made in Europe” industr...
theguardian.com
The race to avert a US-Iran war
Military build-up and fraught rhetoric leave a narrow path to securing a deal that would allow both sides to save face
ft.com
Altman and Amodei share a moment of awkwardness at India’s big AI summit
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi prompted speakers at the event to join hands and raise them in a show of unity, all executives on stage obliged, except OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario A...
techcrunch.com
‘A love letter to Beirut’: Lana Daher on sifting 20,000 sources and 70 years of film to make Do You Love Me
Remembering and documentation are radical acts in Lebanon, a country with a tumultuous history and no national archive. Daher’s effervescent cultural collage is a direct challenge to collective amn...
theguardian.com
Amid tensions, Ukraine’s Chernobyl site remains part of a war zone
Al Jazeera's Nils Adler has seen how the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster is affected by the war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
MP Lowe asks High Court to block watchdog investigation
Rupert Lowe is subject to a probe by the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme.
bbc.com
Small But Mighty Lab Device Could Transform NASA Research
A small but mighty piece of lab equipment, about the size of a cellphone, has arrived at the International Space Station after launching with NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission. NASA aims to use the off...
nasa.gov
Bangladesh referendum: The big post-election flashpoint?
The referendum based on the July National Charter in Bangladesh has revealed divisions between the BNP and Jamaat.
aljazeera.com
Suns owner bashes tanking as 'done by losers'
Suns owner Mat Ishbia sounded off on the issue of tanking in the NBA, calling it a "losing behavior done by losers" and "much worse than any prop bet scandal."
espn.com
Trump’s Board of Peace live: Representatives converge for inaugural meeting
US President Trump will host the inaugural meeting of his so-called 'Board of Peace' in Washington, DC today.
aljazeera.com
‘A queer true crime story’: inside a shocking he-said-he-said murder
A gay couple both have entirely different accounts of a gory murder, a fascinating story unravelled in a new HBO documentaryEveryone in Old Louisville knows about the couple who killed someone. In...
theguardian.com
Gaffe-ridden Olympic commentary prompts Italian TV boss to resign
Paolo Petrecca, whose gaffe-ridden commentary of the event went viral, stands down from his job.
bbc.com
What we know so far about arrest of UK’s former Prince Andrew
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
aljazeera.com
The Streets review – semi-theatrical staging of A Grand Don’t Come for Free resurrects a British classic
Corn Exchange, Edinburgh With winningly deadpan delivery, Mike Skinner’s concept album about losing £1,000 behind a TV is performed in full with a formidable bandOn a stage in Edinburgh, thick with...
theguardian.com
Olympics 2026: Live updates from USA-Canada women's hockey gold medal game
The two juggernauts battle it out for the ultimate glory. Follow along live for goals and top moments.
espn.com
Dual nationals could use expired UK passports to prove they are British, Home Office says
Carriers could accept expired passport ‘at their own discretion’, Home Office says, as new rules imminentUK politics live – latest updatesBritish dual nationals may be able to use expired UK passpo...
theguardian.com
Freeform raises $67M Series B to scale up laser AI manufacturing
“I think we're the only quote-unquote manufacturing company out there that has H200 clusters in a data center on site."
techcrunch.com
The Three Conflicts Witkoff and Kushner Are Trying to Solve This Week
Jared Kushner, right, President Trump’s son-in-law; and Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy, during the World Economic Forum last month.
nytimes.com
Fair Deal review – family ties are pushed to the limit in fizzing black comedy
Abbey theatre, DublinThe sale of the parental home triggers a generational showdown in Una McKevitt’s droll play about money, inheritance and caring for ageing relativesOn a brief stopover in Dubli...
theguardian.com
Indiana passes bill to lure Bears from Chicago
The Bears' search for a new home took a "meaningful step" forward on Thursday, opening the door for the storied franchise to leave Illinois to potentially build a new, domed stadium in Indiana.
espn.com
Dueling Protests at South Korean Ex-Leader’s Sentencing Highlight Political Rift
Supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea reacting to his trial in Seoul on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Stolz's bid for four golds ends with 1500M silver
American speedskater Jordan Stolz's bid for a third gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics came up short with a loss to China's Ning Zhongyan in the 1,500 meters.
espn.com
Plaid Cymru leader abandons net zero emissions pledge
Rhun ap Iorwerth said the target is not realistic, after his party had committed to net zero by 2035.
bbc.com
Israeli raids in occupied West Bank at start of Ramadan
Israeli forces carried out violent raids across the occupied West Bank, detaining Palestinians and demolishing homes.
aljazeera.com
West Indies remain unbeaten after victory over Italy
West Indies maintain their perfect T20 World Cup record in Kolkata, as they beat Italy by 42 runs to end the group stage undefeated.
bbc.com
Director rejects Berlinale award over Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza
Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania leaves Berlin film award on stage, demanding accountability for genocide in Gaza.
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Director rejects award over Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza
Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania leaves film award on stage, demanding accountability for genocide in Gaza.
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‘There has to be glitter’: can the Rio carnival give up its love of beach-polluting microplastics?
A bill banning the sale and use of plastic and metallic glitter has yet to go through in Brazil as the capital’s sandy shores bear cost of carnival’s shineWhether it is embellishing elaborate costu...
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Former Prince Andrew’s Ties to Epstein Keep Spotlight on UK Prime Minister Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced calls from members of his own party to step down after new revelations about Jeffrey Epstein roiled the top ranks of Britain’s political establishment.
nytimes.com
Mitski: Nothing’s About to Happen to Me review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Dead Oceans)Whether retreating from fame or heartbreak, the US musician writes gorgeous songs about the appeal of disconnection, flecked with horror and humourLast month, Mitski released Where’s M...
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Special needs support eligibility to be reviewed at start of secondary school in England
First cohort to be affected by change – part of Send system overhaul – are currently in key stage 1, it is understoodChildren with a legal right to special needs support will face a review when the...
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The war on UNRWA: Gaza and the erosion of intl law
On Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with UNRWA’s commissioner general, Philippe Lazzarini.
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Reliance unveils $110B AI investment plan as India ramps up tech ambitions
Reliance has begun building multi-gigawatt AI data centers in Jamnagar, with more than 120 MW of capacity expected to come online in 2026.
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‘Balding, rawhide-lean, just under six feet tall’: the real life soldier behind Robert Duvall’s Apocalypse Now role
‘Air cavalry’ commander John B Stockton was the inspiration behind Duvall’s napalm-sniffing Lt Col Kilgore in Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam war epicThe actor Robert Duvall, who died this week, is...
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A Republican plan to overhaul voting is back. Here's what's new in the bill
A Republican voting overhaul is back on Capitol Hill — with an added photo identification provision and an altered name. Opponents say the legislation would disenfranchise millions of voters.
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Leicester appeal against six-point deduction
Leicester City appeal against a decision by the English Football League to deduct them six points for breaching financial rules.
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Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit amid Epstein controversy
Microsoft co-founder cancels plans to deliver keynote speech at high-profile event on Thursday
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Inside the Gay Tech Mafia
Gay men have long been rumored to run Silicon Valley. WIRED investigates.
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Live Updates: South Korean Ex-Leader Is Sentenced to Life in Prison
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached after he briefly imposed martial law in 2024, had faced a potential death sentence in the country’s biggest criminal trial in decades.
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Betting buzz: Seahawks tied with 10 others for highest win total
The champion Seahawks are among 11 teams whose win total opened at 10.5, the highest number on the board.
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UK King’s brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the former UK prince, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Epstein’s shadow: Why Bill Gates pulled out of Modi’s AI summit
India’s AI summit was meant to showcase the country's potential, but controversy and Gates's exit stole the spotlight.
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Joseph stars as West Indies extend winning run
Shamar Joseph takes four wickets and claims four catches as the West Indies extend their unbeaten World Cup record with a 42-run win over Italy.
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Europe Worries About Another Trump Blowup, This One on Tech
President Trump and Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Union’s executive arm, in Scotland last year.
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Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says
Investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies.
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HUD rule could push families with undocumented immigrants out of their homes
A proposed rule could put nearly 80,000 people at risk of eviction, many of them U.S. citizen children. Undocumented immigrants don't get rental aid but can currently live with family members who do.
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Here’s the latest.
The British police on Thursday arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of criminal activity linked to the Epstein files.
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This AI Tool Will Tell You to Stop Slacking Off
Fomi watches you work, then scolds you when your attention wanders. It’s helpful, but there are privacy issues to consider.
wired.com
Italy defeat puts GB's men into curling semi-finals
Team GB's men's curlers are now just two victories away from a remarkable Winter Olympic gold after sneaking into Thursday's semi-finals in Cortina.
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Scientists discover the body’s hidden “off switch” for inflammation
A new human study has uncovered how the body naturally turns off inflammation. Researchers found that fat-derived molecules called epoxy-oxylipins rein in immune cells that can otherwise drive chro...
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Refugees in the U.S. could be arrested under new immigration memo
The move is another Trump administration effort to limit legal pathways to migration or resettlement, after already curbing the number of admitted refugees and re-reviewing those admitted under the...
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In Devastated Gaza, Grandiose Peace Plans Clash With Reality
In Gaza City last week.
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Writing an Ancient Egyptian Afterlife, in 21 Feet of Scroll
How would a New York Times obituary writer measure up to the scribes of the Book of the Dead? He found out at the Brooklyn Museum.
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‘People are in awe’: exhibition unveils ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
A rare gilded and complete Book of the Dead, used by ancient Egyptians to help them to the afterlife, is now on display in BrooklynIn the ancient world, travel to eternal bliss was not easy. For th...
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Calls to halt Drax’s £2m-a-day subsidy over sustainability doubts
Exclusive: MPs ‘deeply concerned’ power plant may have misled ministers and regulators over source of wood pelletsEd Miliband is under pressure from MPs to suspend subsidies worth £2m a day paid to...
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Mario Tennis Fever review – serving up banana peel-laced multiplayer chaos
Nintendo Switch 2; NintendoThis ruthlessly competitive game will have everyone from your granny to semi-pros trying to set fire to their opponent’s side of the court with powered-up ‘fever rackets’...
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South Korea's ex-president jailed for life over martial law attempt
Yoon Suk Yeol's December 2024 martial law bid fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy, a judge told the court.
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Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as head of the civil service
PM ‘delighted’ to fill position with ‘outstanding public servant’ – who becomes first woman to hold cabinet secretary roleUK politics liveKeir Starmer has appointed Antonia Romeo as cabinet secreta...
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Scientists discover gene that could save bananas from deadly Panama disease
A major breakthrough could help save the world’s bananas from a devastating disease. Scientists have discovered the exact genetic region in a wild banana that provides resistance to Fusarium wilt S...
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Visualising AI spending: How does it compare with history’s mega projects?
AI spending is projected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, surpassing the largest scientific and infrastructure projects.
aljazeera.com
Starmer appoints Romeo as head of UK civil service
Dame Antonia will be the first woman to hold the post and replaces Sir Chris Wormald as the UK's top civil servant.
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The cost of genocide: Israel’s war on Gaza by the numbers
Billions of dollars have been spent, directly and indirectly, by Israel since starting its war on Gaza in October 2023.
aljazeera.com
Atom-sized gates could transform DNA sequencing and neuromorphic computing
Scientists have taken a major step toward mimicking nature’s tiniest gateways by creating ultra-small pores that rival the dimensions of biological ion channels—just a few atoms wide. The breakthro...
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Littler into semi-finals after Van Gerwen withdrawal
World champion Luke Littler is through to the semi-finals of the Premier League event in Glasgow on Thursday following the withdrawal of Michael van Gerwen.
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Flagg's Mavericks debut jersey sells for $1 million
The jersey worn by Cooper Flagg in the first half of his NBA debut has been sold for $1 million, a record for a collectible of the Mavericks rookie.
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Man on the Run review – archival delve into Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles era is a welcome revisit
After the Fab Four fell and Wings took flight, McCartney embodied a strange, stylised sense of uncool, which would become bestselling success. A new documentary of old material memorialises his sec...
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Trip to the Moon by John Yorke review – a storytelling handbook in dire need of an edit
A producer shares his tips for tight storylines, but they’re marred by verbal incontinence and hyperboleCreative writing handbooks are almost an industry in themselves: the fledgling author, d...
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New Spurs boss Tudor to play back three vs Arsenal? Plus your views!
“We have a lot of injured players, so we need to first find the best system that suits the players that are available at this moment, so a very particular moment.”
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Thirty years ago, the trial of another ousted leader gripped South Korea.
Chun Doo-hwan, a former president of South Korea, at the Seoul District Criminal Court in 1996.
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Legal doping in sport: Records or Ethics?
Samantha Johnson looks at the Enhanced Games and how doping, once sport’s red line, is now being marketed as innovation.
aljazeera.com
Weekly sports quiz: How long did Dyche last at Forest?
How much attention have you paid to what has happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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Video: OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs refuse to hold hands at India AI summit
Heads of companies OpenAI and Anthropic refused to hold hands in a group photo at the opening of an AI summit in India.
aljazeera.com
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets life for insurrection
A South Korean court has found impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of insurrection.
aljazeera.com
No respite for World Cup fans affected by Trump travel restrictions
Members of the Haitian and Senegalese communities in the U.S. react to President Donald Trump's visa restrictions ahead of the World Cup.
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Crosby 'by no means' out of Games, Cooper says
Canada is taking Sidney Crosby's injury "day by day," coach Jon Cooper said, as the team prepares for its Olympic semifinal against Finland.
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Sinners star Miles Caton: ‘I didn’t know how much I would be in the film … it might have scared me’
The actor and musician’s first film role was the musical prodigy in the surprise hit horror. Now he’s up for a Bafta and about to perform live at the Oscars – and it’s all still sinking inIt’s lunc...
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Jail sentence for British couple in Iran ‘totally unjustifiable’, says foreign secretary
Yvette Cooper criticises 10-year sentence for couple arrested on around-the-world trip and held on charges of espionageThe 10-year jail sentence handed to a British couple in Iran is “totally unjus...
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The nearsightedness explosion may be fueled by dim indoor light, not just screens
Myopia is skyrocketing around the world, often blamed on endless screen time — but new research suggests the real culprit may be something more subtle. Scientists at SUNY College of Optometry propo...
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South Korea’s ex-president escapes death sentence in martial law trial
Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for life after leading insurrection that plunged country into political crisis
ft.com
Olympic trials to £6m deal - Shields' full-circle moment
Undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields tells BBC Sport how she stays motivated as she prepares to face Franchon Crews-Dezurn.
bbc.com
How Premier League clubs are looking to the U.S. to raise transfer funds
With tighter financial regulations and rules on sponsors coming to the Premier League, clubs need new ways to raise cash. They're looking Stateside.
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What players really think when a new boss arrives midseason
Nedum Onuoha reveals how players tend to react when their club changes its coach in the middle of the season.
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Police arrest Ex-Prince Andrew. And, Trump hosts the first Board of Peace meeting
U.K. police arrested Former Prince Andrew today on suspicion of misconduct in public office, U.K. media reports. And, President Trump is hosting the first-ever Board of Peace meeting today.
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Our simulated trade market for A.J. Brown: Which teams should be interested in the star WR?
Brown could get traded this offseason. Could Buffalo be a good fit? Baltimore? Let's project his market with four offers and a verdict.
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LIVE: South Korea convicts ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection
South Korean court find former President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty over declaration of martial law in December 2024.
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If Keir Starmer is ousted, Labour could still win the next election. Here’s how that would work | Larry Elliott
Once a PM is seen as hapless, there is no way back. But Labour has good plans – and with the political landscape fragmented, it could yet prevail Continue reading...
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Peaky Blinders – The Real Story review – how a pop crime sensation became a network-hopping brand
This patchwork tribute to a cultural phenomenon that sent Cillian Murphy’s undercut hairstyle global is a rather unambitious affairGiven the global reach of the Peaky Blinders, next month’s Netflix...
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The Last of Earth by Deepa Anappara review – into Tibet’s ‘Forbidden Kingdom’
The follow-up to Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line explores the history of colonial exploration through a perilous 19th-century odysseyWith her peripatetic and philosophical second novel, Deepa Anapp...
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South Korea’s ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of insurrection
South Korean court finds former President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty over declaration of martial law in December 2024.
aljazeera.com
World leaders discuss AI future at India’s global summit in New Delhi
UN chief Guterres calls for open AI access and warns against leaving its future to the 'whims of a few billionaires'.
aljazeera.com
What Guardiola's old newspaper column reveals about Man City's new tactics
Pep Guardiola is using new tactics this season. This is why Manchester City's attack is now so narrow.
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Is Buttler's form a worry? England's T20 World Cup so far analysed
Jos Buttler's form is a concern but Will Jacks and Sam Curran have shown promise. What to make of England's unconvincing start to the World Cup?
bbc.com
Twenty-five years ago: the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the UK
22 February 2001: How the Guardian first covered the national crisis that unfolded as a result of the virus that spreads like wildfireAn outbreak of the highly infectious animal transmitted foot-an...
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TV tonight: Cecil the lion who was killed by a trophy hunter
A powerful documentary about the death of Africa’s famous lion. Plus: on the trail of a 19th-century Australian gold prospector. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4There was worldwide...
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Twelve killed in China fireworks shop blast during Lunar New Year
Five children among the dead as authorities warn of ongoing holiday safety risks.
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Ministers must end ‘barking mad’ restraints on civil service pay, union leader warns
Exclusive: Prospect boss Mike Clancy cites problems retaining technical and digital expertsMinisters must end “barking mad” restraints on civil service pay or risk being unable to recruit the techn...
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I’m putting tech firms on notice: deal with the appalling abuse of women online – or we will deal with you | Keir Starmer
I see violence against women as a national emergency. The posting of non-consensual intimate images is part of that crisis, and it must stopTackling violence against women and girls is not just a p...
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‘Proof of concept’? What Trump can achieve in first Board of Peace meeting
Analysts say Trump will seek to show Gaza progress at controversial board meet, but pressure on Israel needed for gains.
aljazeera.com
OpenAI taps Tata for 100MW AI data center capacity in India, eyes 1GW
OpenAI also plans to expand its presence in India with new offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru later this year.
techcrunch.com
Labour council leader 'angry with this PM'
Gavin Callaghan hits out at Sir Keir Starmer over the government's U-turn on local elections.
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Yoon’s jail cell is a world away from his presidential mansion.
A television screen at a train station in Seoul showing former President Yoon Suk Yeol in December.
nytimes.com
Policy Flip-Flops Hurt the British Leader. Then Came a New Political Threat.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain speaking at a community center in Welwyn Garden City, Britain, last week.
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Councils in England call for ‘radical’ means testing of Send school transport
Demand is rising at unsustainable rate and could cost £3.4bn by 2030-31, local authorities warnFamilies who have children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) should be means test...
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Beef and lamb get 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, study finds
Report says common agricultural policy provides ‘unfair’ levels of support to unhealthy, meat-heavy dietsBeef and lamb receive 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, a report has found, despi...
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JPMorgan in talks to be banker for Trump’s Board of Peace
Around two dozen countries have agreed to join controversial new US-led body as it seeks to raise billions to rebuild Gaza
ft.com
Accenture combats AI refuseniks by linking promotions to log-ins
Consulting firms use ‘carrot and stick’ with some senior staff less willing to use technology than junior colleagues
ft.com
The crypto-loving billionaire and the $400mn ‘perfect fraud’
Businessman Ricardo Salinas thought he was dealing with financial royalty, but found himself in a transatlantic legal fight
ft.com
Can bankers be fired for demanding sleep? A US court will decide
Jury to rule on whether Centerview erred by sacking junior analyst who needed at least eight hours’ rest per night
ft.com
Christine Lagarde’s move to run World Economic Forum not a ‘foregone conclusion’
Upheaval at Davos changed calculus on finding permanent chair, according to people familiar with discussions
ft.com
At least 37 killed in Nigeria mine carbon monoxide poisoning: Reports
Illegal mining is a widespread issue in Nigeria, where operations lack both government oversight and safety protocols.
aljazeera.com
Pubs to open late for home nations World Cup knockout games
Football fans in the UK will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup.
bbc.com
Early voting begins in closely watched Texas Senate Democratic primary
Early voting began this week in the Texas Senate Democratic primary election, and one candidate got a fundraising bump from talk show host Stephen Colbert.
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Early voting underway in closely watched Texas Senate Democratic primary
Early voting began this week in the Texas Senate Democratic primary election, and one candidate got a fundraising bump from talk show host Stephen Colbert.
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool look to Spurs' Bergvall
Liverpool are considering making a move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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‘It’s a catastrophe’: Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pours into ocean
Abandoned beaches, public health warning signs and seagulls eating human waste are now features of the popular coastline in New ZealandA tide of anger is rising in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington...
theguardian.com
OpenAI deepens India push with Pine Labs fintech partnership
OpenAI moves beyond ChatGPT in India with a Pine Labs deal targeting enterprise payments and AI-driven commerce.
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Iran and the U.S. lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy Thursday, with Tehran holding drills with Russia and the Americans bringing another aircraft carrier closer to the Mideast.
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Peru appoints Jose Maria Balcazar as president after Jose Jeri’s removal
The new president will serve on an interim basis until a new executive is sworn in after April's general election.
aljazeera.com
Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS
The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure.
bbc.com
Brain development may continue into your 30s, new research shows
That viral claim that your frontal lobe “isn’t fully developed until 25” turns out to be more myth than milestone. Early brain scans showed that gray matter changes dramatically through the teen ye...
sciencedaily.com
Mark Zuckerberg Tries to Play It Safe in Social Media Addiction Trial Testimony
The Meta CEO stuck to a playbook of repetitive answers and buzzwords in a landmark trial in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
wired.com
Advocacy groups sue Trump administration over endangerment finding’s repeal
The US Environmental Protection Agency rescinded the climate change finding as part of a push to slash regulation.
aljazeera.com
Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary
President Donald Trump will gather Thursday with representatives from more than two dozen countries that have joined his Board of Peace, for a meeting that will focus on the reconstruction of Gaza.
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Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary
Trump created the group to oversee his ceasefire plan in Gaza, and said member states have pledged $7 billion for Gaza reconstruction. He also said the U.S. will contribute $10 billion to the Board...
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Blue Owl permanently halts redemptions at fund aimed at retail investors
New York investment group backtracks from earlier plan to reopen to withdrawals
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,456
These are the key developments from day 1,456 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
IMF calls on China to cut industrial subsidies in half
International concerns have mounted over the impact of the country’s economic policies
ft.com
Ancient drought may have wiped out the real-life hobbits 61,000 years ago
A massive, centuries-long drought may have driven the extinction of the “hobbits” of Flores. Climate records preserved in cave formations show rainfall plummeted just as the small human species dis...
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Israel’s Actions Questioned at Security Council Meeting
Michael Waltz, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, at the Security Council last month. Mr. Waltz said President Trump’s Board of Peace planned to pledge $5 billion to the reconstruction and...
nytimes.com
Tech firms will have 48 hours to remove abusive images under new law
The government is proposing that intimate image abuse should be treated more severely.
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UK to require tech firms to remove abusive images within 48 hours
Ministers warn platforms could have their services blocked in Britain if they fail to act
ft.com
Balague details aftermath of Vinicius racism allegation
Champions League Match of the Day pundit Guillem Balague, who attended Real Madrid's match at Benfica, explains the aftermath of the alleged racist incident between Vinicius Jr and Gianluca Prestia...
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Afghanistan thrash Canada - Men's T20 World Cup scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Men's T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan and Canada in Chennai.