Spanish ‘soonicorn’ Multiverse Computing releases free compressed AI model
Spanish startup Multiverse Computing has released a new version of its HyperNova 60B model on Hugging Face that, it says, bests Mistral's model.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-24
Here’s What a Google Subpoena Response Looks Like, Courtesy of the Epstein Files
The US Justice Department disclosures give fresh clues about how tech companies handle government inquiries about your data.
wired.com
Apple rolls out age verification tools worldwide to comply with growing web of child safety laws
Apple complies with new age assurance laws in the U.S. and abroad, including those that block users from downloading apps aimed at adults.
techcrunch.com
Uber engineers built an AI version of their boss
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company’s employees have gone all in on AI, going so far as to build a chatbot of him that they use to practice their pitches.
techcrunch.com
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action after Elon Musk criticism
President Sheinbaum responds to accusations from Musk that she was repeating what 'cartel bosses tell her to say'.
aljazeera.com
Russia ‘has not won’ as Ukraine war enters fifth year, Zelenskyy says
European leaders travel to Kyiv to mark the war's fourth anniversary and pledge continued support for Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Efune consortium willing to improve offer for Telegraph Media Group
Publisher of New York Sun, backed by Axel Springer, tries to upend sale of the UK newspaper group to DMGT
ft.com
The Dyers’ Caravan Park review – this lazy, shambolic show does nothing to help the real people involved
Father and daughter, Danny and Dani Dyer, are supposed to be reviving a caravan park that’s seen better days. Instead they’re mucking about and cracking infantile jokes – while the owners look desp...
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The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War review – harrowing testimony from a military that turns on its own
Jailed, beaten, executed … this BBC documentary gives voice to Russian dissidents and conscripts trapped in a system of violence, fear and punishment. The result is devastatingIn the dying days of...
theguardian.com
Washington warns Ukraine over striking US economic interests in Russia
Kyiv’s ambassador to Washington asserts state department complained after strike on Russian port in November
ft.com
Google’s new 1.9GW clean energy deal includes massive 100-hour battery
Form Energy's iron-air batteries will store wind and solar power to keep the data center running 24/7.
techcrunch.com
CarGurus data breach affects 12.5 million accounts
Automotive marketplace CarGurus was the target of a data breach in which the names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses of millions of customers were stolen.
techcrunch.com
At least 23 dead as heavy rains unleash floods in southeastern Brazil
Search and rescue workers are looking for more than 40 people who remain missing as towns reel from torrential rainfall.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic won’t budge as Pentagon escalates AI dispute
The Pentagon has given Anthropic until Friday to loosen AI guardrails or face potential penalties, escalating a high-stakes dispute that raises questions about government leverage, vendor dependenc...
techcrunch.com
At least 28 people killed as Sudan paramilitary force tears through Darfur
Rapid Support Forces launches large-scale assault on town of Misteriha, home to tribal leader Musa Hilal.
aljazeera.com
Leah Stavenhagen, Advocate for Young Women With A.L.S., Dies at 33
Leah Stavenhagen, right, with her mother, Susan Stavenhagen, at a retreat in North Falmouth, Mass., last August.
nytimes.com
Discord delays global rollout of age verification after backlash
The company added that 90% of users won’t need to verify their age and will be able to keep using Discord as usual.
techcrunch.com
What to expect from Trump’s State of the Union address
Trump’s State of the Union preview: foreign policy, immigration, tariffs, and the influence of Project 2025.
aljazeera.com
New Afghan, Pakistani border clashes follow deadly strikes
Both sides accused the other of unprovoked fire near their fraught frontier.
aljazeera.com
Fatigue and tension in Russia four years after Ukraine invasion
Problems are bubbling beneath the surface of Russian society four years after the invasion of Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Instagram head pressed on lengthy delay to launch teen safety features, like a nudity filter, court filing reveals
An email chain with Instagram head Adam Mosseri indicated the company was aware of teen safety issues in DMs in 2018, but didn't launch its unwanted nudity filter until 2024.
techcrunch.com
Why is Mayweather fighting Pacquiao again? Who is favourite? And is it a one-off?
On Monday, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao stunned the boxing world by announcing a professional rematch - 11 years after their first bout.
skysports.com
Send plan for England gets cautious welcome amid workload concerns
Education leaders and MPs say government needs to be careful about mental health impact on leaders and teachers in already overstretched sectorTeachers and schools face “a huge ask” implementing th...
theguardian.com
Éliane Radigue, French composer and musique concrète legend, dies aged 94
The Paris-born artist reinvented the synthesizer through meditative and feedback-drenched sonic explorationsThe French composer and musique concrète pioneer Éliane Radigue has died at the age of 94...
theguardian.com
New Volunteer Data from 143 Observatories Unveils the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, volunteers participating in NASA’s Eclipse Megamovie citizen science project all around the United States hurried to photograph the solar eclipse with the latest, greatest equipme...
nasa.gov
Ministers urged to impose temporary ban on crypto political donations
National security committee warns until tougher safeguards are in place, UK elections dangerously exposed to covert foreign moneyPolitical donations in cryptocurrency should be subject to an urgent...
theguardian.com
More startups are hitting $10M ARR in 3 months than ever before
AI has brought the startup world the rise of startups that instantly hit multimillion ARR. Stripe revealed some data that shows how common this has become.
techcrunch.com
Warner Bros gets new offer from Paramount but still recommends Netflix bid
If Warner’s board changes course and deems Paramount’s latest offer superior, Netflix will be able to revise its bid.
aljazeera.com
Reform UK promises to scrap flagship Labour worker and renters’ protections
Richard Tice echoes Donald Trump with pledge of ‘great repeal act’ and ‘tight quotas and significant tariffs’Unions and renters’ groups have criticised Reform UK after the party’s business spokespe...
theguardian.com
Smith wins Players Championship in Leicester as Dobey produces nine-darter
Ross Smith thrashed Chris Dobey 8-2 to win his seventh career Players Championship title
skysports.com
Instagram’s TV app is launching on Google TV devices
By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram looking to better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.
techcrunch.com
The Guardian view on temporary accommodation bills: short-term fixes must be backed up by housebuilding | Editorial
Liverpool council’s success in negotiating with landlords is a model of how to save to invest in housingLocal authorities are experiencing some of the highest temporary accommodation bills on recor...
theguardian.com
Google adds a way to create automated workflows to Opal
Google is adding a new feature to Opal to create automated workflows
techcrunch.com
Government policies have fuelled youth unemployment, Bank of England says
Increases to minimum wage rates and payroll tax ‘have had a particular effect on young people’, chief economist says
ft.com
Spotify and Liquid Death release a limited-edition speaker shaped like… an urn?
Spotify and Liquid Death launched what might be the wildest product of the year: a speaker shaped like a urn.
techcrunch.com
Life in Cuba Under Trump's Pressure Campaign: No Electricity, No Oil, and Impossible Choices
As the United States takes new steps against the regime that has ruled the island since 1959, the Cuban people face 20-hour blackouts, decreased internet access, and shortages of basic supplies.
wired.com
Ex-UK ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested over alleged Epstein links
Ex-UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested for alleged misconduct tied to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
aljazeera.com
Hegseth threatens to cut Anthropic from Pentagon supply chain in showdown with CEO
AI start-up’s Dario Amodei was summoned to Washington after trying to limit the military use of its technology
ft.com
'Got to be careful around Mario': Kirby Smart, Mario Cristobal trade joking barbs at Steve Spurrier Awards
At the 2026 Steve Spurrier Awards dinner -- named for a coach known for his wit -- Mario Cristobal and Kirby Smart fittingly traded jokes on Monday night.
espn.com
Familiar moments mark four years of Russia’s war on Ukraine
Shows of solidarity and moments of mourning marked yet another anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Williamson 'wouldn't rule out' striking over scheduling
England captain Leah Williamson says she would "never rule out" strike action to get players' messaging across to governing bodies about schedule concerns.
bbc.com
Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year
Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
bbc.com
Read NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's State of the Union
As President Trump delivers his State of the Union address, reporters from across NPR's newsroom will fact check his speech and offer context.
npr.org
Celtic lose Trusty appeal but King red overturned
Celtic are unsuccessful in their appeal against Auston Trusty's red card but St Mirren's Richard King has his weekend dismissal overturned.
bbc.com
President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term
Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.
npr.org
Williamson: Players could go on strike over scheduling concerns
England captain Leah Williamson suggested players would be willing to go on strike if their concerns over player welfare and playing schedules aren't addressed.
skysports.com
Ukraine War Deaths on Pace to Hit 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Say
Ukrainians carrying the body of a Russian soldier near a destroyed Russian border post in 2024.
nytimes.com
BBC apologises to staff over N-word inclusion as Bafta announces comprehensive review
Chief content officer Kate Phillips tells staff she is ‘so sorry’ only one racial slur by Tourette campaigner was not edited from recorded broadcastPeter Bradshaw: why the dust has not yet settled...
theguardian.com
What presidents said during State of the Union when political winds were against them
Facing rough poll numbers, President Trump has a lot at stake for the State of the Union address. Here's how other presidents have handled the moment.
npr.org
OpenAI COO says ‘we have not yet really seen AI penetrate enterprise business processes’
Earlier this month, OpenAI launched a new platform called OpenAI Frontier for enterprises to build and manage agents, but OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap said that businesses haven’t yet seen AI ado...
techcrunch.com
England through to semis after thrilling win over Pakistan
Harry Brook scores a sensational century under pressure to lead England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Pallekele.
bbc.com
How the U.S. Is Crippling Cuba’s Economy
Cuba is facing its worst economic crisis in 67 years. Blackouts and fuel shortages have worsened after President Trump tightened restrictions on oil. Our international correspondent Frances Robles...
nytimes.com
England beat Pakistan by two wickets to enter T20 World Cup semifinals
Brook's century guides England home in chase of 165, with Pakistan staring at the prospect of a tournament exit.
aljazeera.com
Giacomel has heart surgery after Olympics withdrawal
Italian biathlete Tommaso Giacomel has minor heart surgery after dropping out when leading the Winter Olympic 15km mass start event last week.
bbc.com
Brook makes first T20 international century off 50 balls
England captain Harry Brook reaches his first century in T20 international off 50 balls and becomes the second England player to score a hundred in a T20 World Cup chase, following Alex Hales' 116...
bbc.com
Stunning Brook century leads England into semis
Harry Brook's majestic century leads England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan.
bbc.com
YouTube beefs up its $7.99/month Lite subscription with offline downloads and background play
Now the only reason to get the full Premium subscription is ad-free music and music videos.
techcrunch.com
Music generator ProducerAI joins Google Labs
Wyclef Jean used Google's AI music tools on his new song "Back in Abu Dhabi."
techcrunch.com
Weir 'more determined than ever' to make World Cup
Caroline Weir is "more determined that ever" to reach a World Cup after being installed as Melissa Andreatta's captain.
bbc.com
U.S. men's hockey team stops by White House
The gold-medal-winning U.S. men's Olympic hockey team landed at Joint Base Andrews and visited President Donald Trump at the White House before attending his State of the Union address on Tuesday n...
espn.com
Marquis sues firewall provider SonicWall, alleges security failings with its firewall backup led to ransomware attack
Fintech giant Marquis is suing its firewall provider SonicWall, claiming that an earlier breach with SonicWall allowed hackers to deploy ransomware on Marquis' network.
techcrunch.com
British dual nationals risk imminent refusal of travel to UK, Home Office affirms
Government ignores pleas for a grace period before new rules come into force on WednesdayBritish citizens with a second nationality risk being blocked from entering the UK from Wednesday, the Home...
theguardian.com
The Last Mystery of Antarctica’s ‘Blood Falls’ Has Finally Been Solved
New research sheds light on what drives reddish water to emerge from underground to pour onto the Taylor Glacier.
wired.com
How Epstein tried to buy a Moroccan palace months before his death
As US federal charges loomed for Epstein, newly released documents show offshore structuring, rejected bank transfers.
aljazeera.com
Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 20
Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.
bbc.com
Iran’s government stresses ‘red lines’ as students protest in universities
Some protesting students have already been suspended, and the office of the prosecutor general is now overseeing cases.
aljazeera.com
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
bbc.com
Do the British left’s hopes lie with the Greens, Labour or even Your Party? The answer could be all three
No single organisation can deliver the change that socialists want. As Nigel Farage has shown, politics has to be ruthlessly tacticalFor the long-marginalised British left, parliamentary byelection...
theguardian.com
‘I like my footballers wispy – or monumental!’ Rebel artist Rose Wylie on still painting till 3am at 92
Underestimated for too long, Wylie is now wanted by galleries worldwide and her giant, wild, witty paintings – of Hollywood stars, soccer greats, black swans and flying bombs – fetch huge sums. We...
theguardian.com
Reform by-election campaign boss suspended over tweets
Reform UK's Gorton and Denton by-election interim campaign boss Adam Mitula made the posts on X.
bbc.com
MPs back move to release files on Andrew's appointment as trade envoy
The former prince travelled the globe as the UK's trade representative between 2001 and 2011.
bbc.com
'Helpless' Buttler dismissed early against Pakistan
Jos Buttler troubles continue as he is dismissed early against Pakistan.
skysports.com
WC host cities warn Congress of security concerns
Local officials representing World Cup host cities warned Congress on Tuesday that security concerns, coordination problems and inadequate federal funding are risking catastrophe with little more t...
espn.com
Reform UK councillor shared Facebook post saying Labour MP ‘should be shot’
Natalie Fleet MP says politicians should not expect ‘death threats as standard’, as Lancashire councillor apologisesA Labour MP has said politicians should not expect to face “death threats as stan...
theguardian.com
Government accused of caving in to building lobby amid plans to shake up housing sector in England
Changes to planning rules would limit scope of English councils and prevent them pursuing improvements to low-carbon homesThe government has been accused of bowing to lobbying by housebuilders, in...
theguardian.com
Two dead after winter storm hammers the US northeast
Two people died when a tree fell on their car during a historic winter storm that has also delayed flights and left thousands without power.
bbc.com
The ‘extreme and improbable’ economics of Citrini’s AI report
Doomer dunking
ft.com
Government publishes thousands of Sturgeon inquiry files
Ministers have released a tranche of documents after the information commissioner launched legal action.
bbc.com
Meta strikes up to $100B AMD chip deal as it chases ‘personal superintelligence’
Meta is buying billions of dollars in AMD AI chips in a multiyear deal tied to a 160 million-share warrant, deepening its push to diversify beyond Nvidia and expand data center capacity.
techcrunch.com
Brilliant Brook century sends England to T20 World Cup semi-finals
England qualified for the T20 World Cup semi‑finals with a game to spare after Harry Brook's masterful century inspired a two‑wicket Super 8 victory over Pakistan in Pallekele.
skysports.com
Team GB's curlers discuss winning silver on BBC Breakfast
Team GB's silver medal-winning curling team could go for gold at the 2030 Winter Olympics in France but will "sit down in the summer" before making a decision.
bbc.com
Dawson takes back-to-back wickets against Pakistan
Liam Dawson takes back-to-back wickets for England to reduce Pakistan to 146-7 in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match.
bbc.com
Oura launches a proprietary AI model focused on women’s health
The model supports questions spanning the full reproductive health spectrum, from early menstrual cycles through menopause.
techcrunch.com
Webb Maps Uranus’ Upper Atmosphere
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope provided the first vertical view of Uranus’s ionosphere in this image released on Feb. 19, 2026, revealing auroras shaped by its tilted magnetic field. Getting a l...
nasa.gov
Number of plays attributed to 16th-century playwright Thomas Kyd double in new edition
Exclusive: Canon now includes domestic tragedy Arden of Faversham, which is attributed solely to Kyd and ‘not at all’ to ShakespeareThe number of plays attributed to the 16th-century playwright Tho...
theguardian.com
Final 4 days to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
Just 4 days left before savings of up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass end on February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register to save at one of the most anticipated tech events of the year.
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Rupert Lowe fails in effort to block investigation by MPs’ watchdog
Independent MP requested interim injunction preventing the ICGS from examining a complaint against himA high court judge has dismissed an attempt by the independent MP Rupert Lowe to block a parlia...
theguardian.com
UK government will release documents about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as trade envoy
Lib Dems call for information about process of assigning former prince such a privileged role in 2001The government will not oppose a move in parliament to compel ministers to release documents abo...
theguardian.com
Three myths about the Russia economic war
Has Moscow really overcome the sanctions regime? It is time to talk facts, not fiction.
aljazeera.com
Top law officer told Swinney of Murrell charge nearly a year ago
Documents show the lord advocate first informed John Swinney that Peter Murrell had been charged with embezzlement in March.
bbc.com
Lammy lifts cap on court sitting days to cut cases backlog
The justice secretary said every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.
bbc.com
Fight the power – in your pyjamas: the film about the day Glasgow kicked out immigration enforcers
A neighbour in nightwear, a local imam, a schoolkid, the activist known as Van Man – they and many more stood firm. The director of a prize-winning film about the battle of Kenmure Street reveals h...
theguardian.com
Anthropic launches new push for enterprise agents with plugins for finance, engineering, and design
It's a major opportunity to grow Anthropic’s enterprise client base — and a significant threat to SaaS products currently performing those functions.
techcrunch.com
‘I considered starting over as a farmer’: Masao Adachi on political cinema, revolution and Japan today
The director and ex-Japanese Red Army militant discusses his new film Escape, about the anarchist fugitive Satoshi Kirishima, the frustrations of radical film-making and progressive politicsLast...
theguardian.com
Investors seek shelter from AI rout in asset-heavy stocks
Energy and utilities emerge as big winners from fears that artificial intelligence will upend software industry
ft.com
Sinners studio say they raised N-word use with Bafta immediately as Google ‘deeply sorry’ for offensive notification
A source close to Warner Bros has said that executives were assured the slur would be removed before broadcast, while search engine remove AI-generated prompt• Bafta judge quits over ‘utterly unfor...
theguardian.com
Technology Originally Developed for Space Missions Now Integral to Everyday Life
Groundbreaking “camera-on-a-chip” technology that was originally developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for use in space missions is currently employed in billions of devices like cell...
nasa.gov
New stadium curse - are Everton showing how clubs struggle after move?
As Everton's home form continues to struggle, BBC Sport takes a closer look at the curse of the new stadium in the Premier League era.
bbc.com
Witches, Nazi collaborators and banned books: International Booker prize announces 2026 longlist
Thirteen books make this year’s longlist for translated fiction, which awards a first prize of £50,000Olga Ravn, Daniel Kehlmann, Ia Genberg, Mathias Énard and Gabriela Cabezón Cámara are among tho...
theguardian.com
Conduent data breach grows, affecting at least 25M people
The number of people affected by a data breach at government contractor giant Conduent is growing, as millions of people continue to receive notices warning them that hackers stole their personal d...
techcrunch.com
PSG defender Hakimi ordered to stand trial in rape case
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial after being accused of rape.
skysports.com
Epstein files: The arrests and the resignations
Al Jazeera breaks down all the arrests and resignations since the second part of the Epstein files were made public.
aljazeera.com
Overton takes 'fabulous' catch to remove Salman
England's Jamie Overton shows "terrific athleticism" to take remove Salman Ali Agha to leave Pakistan 27-2 in their T20 World Cup Super 8 game in Pallekele.
bbc.com
Australia’s most costly anti-climate policy hits taxpayers for $30m a day as calls mount to wind back fuel tax credits | Adam Morton
The government will hand over $10.8bn this financial year under the scheme that makes it cheaper for miners and other industries to use diesel and petrolWant to get this in your inbox when it publi...
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Mogul says it has tracked $1.5B in music royalties, raised $5M in funding
Mogul, which helps artists track royalties and value their catalogs, raised $5 million in a round led by the Yamaha Music Innovations Fund.
techcrunch.com
It’s time to pull the plug on plug-in hybrids
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are rarely charged, according to a new study. Why are automakers still producing them?
techcrunch.com
New Relic launches new AI agent platform and OpenTelemetry tools
New Relic is giving enterprises more observability tools, letting them create and manage AI agents, and better integrate OTel data streams.
techcrunch.com
Palestinians in Gaza endure flooded tents during Ramadan
Thousands of tents have been flooded across Gaza during the first winter storm since Ramadan began.
aljazeera.com
Four-way Scottish Premiership title race? Vote for your champion!
Can you call it? Maybe, but you'd be guessing.
skysports.com
Raducanu not looking for new coach and set for more 'aggressive' style of play
Emma Raducanu has revealed she is not looking for a new coach following her split from Francisco Roig and that sh is hoping to revert to more "aggressive" style of play.
skysports.com
Sacked All Blacks coach Robertson to lead Barbarians
Sacked New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will return to rugby by taking charge of the invitational side this summer.
bbc.com
Texans GM: Stroud trade speculation is 'moronic'
Texans GM Nick Caserio called the trade talk regarding quarterback C.J. Stroud "moronic."
espn.com
Temple of boom! Why Taiwan’s religious sites are becoming unlikely rave venues
Dance culture faces barriers in Taiwan, with frequent raids on nightclubs. But Temple Meltdown is trying a different tack, with sound systems overseen by godsWhen Andrew Dawson brings a sound syste...
theguardian.com
Scorecard: England vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup
skysports.com
Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.
bbc.com
Egyptian drama sparks outrage in Israel over Gaza war portrayal
Egyptian series ‘People of the Land’ has stirred backlash from Israelis over its retelling of Israel’s crimes in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
‘If we see you again, we kill you’: how a Colombian wildlife hotspot turned into a death zone
Armed groups and a state-owned refinery’s oil leaks have displaced Barrancabermeja’s fishing community and poisoned a paradise once full of manatees and jaguarsStanding on her wooden canoe, a mache...
theguardian.com
Nimble raises $47M to give AI agents access to real-time web data
Nimble uses AI agents to search the web, verify and validate the results, and then clean and structure the information into neat tables that can then be queried like a database.
techcrunch.com
Robert Carradine, Actor Who Played the Father in ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ Dies at 71
Robert Carradine in 1992. His biggest film success came in 1984 with “Revenge of the Nerds.”
nytimes.com
Iranians Brace for War as Trump Considers Targeted Strikes
Iranians walking past the former U.S. embassy in Tehran this month, a day after the start of indirect negotiations between American and Iranian officials in Oman.
nytimes.com
Young Palestinian artists turn Gaza’s ruins into art
Young Palestinian artists in Gaza are turning the city’s ruins into a canvas through ‘Breathe and Paint’.
aljazeera.com
Israeli forces fired over 900 bullets to kill Gaza medics in 2025: Report
Investigation reveals Israeli soldiers fired over 900 bullets at aid workers before executing survivors in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
England eye T20 World Cup semi-finals as they face Pakistan LIVE!
skysports.com
Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month
Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.
bbc.com
Healy starts final series with Australia win
Alyssa Healy begins her final series before retirement with a half-century as Australia ease to victory over India in the one-day series opener.
bbc.com
PSG's Hakimi to face trial after rape allegation
Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.
bbc.com
Fellow Series 1 Espresso Machine Review (2026): Excellent, but a Work in Progress
Fellow’s new espresso machine offers capabilities previously seen only in commercial machines. Some of those are still being fleshed out.
wired.com
Bafta judge quits over ‘utterly unforgivable’ handling of Tourette N-word incident
Film-maker Jonte Richardson cites ‘harm inflicted on both the black and disabled communities’, while New Black Film Collective and MP Dawn Butler criticise BBC’s failure to editPeter Bradshaw: the...
theguardian.com
Donald Trump’s state of mind is a global risk
A cabinet of sycophants makes an already erratic US president a greater threat
ft.com
Mike Wozniak: ‘An RAF officer didn’t like my sketch about the Queen Mum so he set off the fire alarm’
The comedian on non-verbal heckles, one-legged dancing before gigs and his new show about benchesWhy did you get into comedy?I was told the only copy of a map to the lost, golden city of Paititi wa...
theguardian.com
Hong Kong lodges 'strong protest' after Panama takes control of canal ports
Last month, Panama's Supreme Court cancelled the contracts of a Hong Kong based firm that allowed it to operate the ports.
bbc.com
UK comic Russell Brand pleads not guilty to new rape, sex assault charges
Appearing in a London court, Brand denies accusations of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in 2009.
aljazeera.com
When the world retreats: Volunteers are filling Sudan’s humanitarian void
Volunteers struggle to fill the gap left by declining international support in Sudan.
aljazeera.com
Ukraine marks four years of Russia’s war
It’s been four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine is in Kyiv.
aljazeera.com
Portugal want England U18 forward Mane
Wolves forward Mateus Mane is at the centre of a tug of war between England and Portugal.
bbc.com
Molly vs the Machines review – a powerful story of love, loss and the dangers of social media
Before she took her own life at 14, Molly Russell accessed thousands of harmful posts on Instagram and Pinterest. A new documentary recreates the inquest where her father was told the images were s...
theguardian.com
Meta agrees multibillion-dollar chip deal with AMD
Social media group’s arrangement includes potential stake purchase as Big Tech seeks to diversify away from Nvidia
ft.com
Will EFL Cup final affect Premier League title race?
Mark Chapman, Theo Walcott and Chris Sutton discuss the potential impact of the Carabao Cup final on the Premier League title race.
bbc.com
50 year quest ends with creation of silicon aromatic once thought impossible
After nearly 50 years of failed attempts and scientific speculation, chemists at Saarland University have achieved what many thought might be impossible: creating a long-sought silicon-based aromat...
sciencedaily.com
Italian cricket official suspended after sexual assault allegation
A senior official in Italy's cricket federation has been investigated and suspended over a sexual assault allegation.
skysports.com
European leaders pray with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy on invasion anniversary
A number of EU leaders prayed with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy in Kyiv, to mark Russia's invasion anniversary.
aljazeera.com
Russia-Ukraine four years of war
Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler returns to Ukraine to capture how blackouts, air raid sirens and exhaustion shape daily life.
aljazeera.com
Celebrity doctor Peter Attia steps down from CBS over Epstein links
The health influencer's spokesman says he wants to avoid his association with the late sex offender becoming "a distraction".
bbc.com
'Never say no' - GB curlers 'open' to 2030 Winters
Team GB's silver medal-winning curling team say they will "sit down in the summer" to decide whether they will target a return at the 2030 Winter Olympics in France.
bbc.com
France cuts off government access to US envoy Charles Kushner after snub
Charles Kushner ignored summons to appear at foreign ministry
ft.com
The Righteous EV Owners Who Won’t Let Their Broken Cars Die
Fisker went out of business in 2024, but its biggest fans want to bring the “right to repair” to the masses.
wired.com
AI Will Never Be Conscious
In his new book, A World Appears, Michael Pollan argues that artificial intelligence can do many things—it just can’t be a person.
wired.com
College Campuses Are in Upheaval Over Faculty Ties to Epstein
From small art schools to large public universities, the new DOJ release of emails reveals just how deep the financier’s influence in academia went. Students are demanding accountability.
wired.com
New Trump tariffs take effect days after Supreme Court decision
New tariffs on imported goods come into effect as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda after top court's ruling.
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Residents raise alarm as violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games
Mexican city set to host 2026 World Cup games erupts in violence after army kills the leader of a powerful drug cartel.
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In Pictures: Four years of Ukraine war
UN says more than 15,000 civilians and 763 children killed, highlighting the immense human cost of the ongoing conflict.
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Falcons GM: QB Cousins to be released March 11
New Falcons GM Ian Cunningham has informed QB Kirk Cousins that the team will release him on March 11, the first day of the league year, Cunningham said Tuesday on 92.9 The Game.
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Blast kills policeman in Moscow train station on Ukraine war anniversary
A police officer has been killed in an explosion in the Russian capital.
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China Amps Up Pressure on Japan With Restrictions on Exports
Students of the National Defense Academy of Japan during a parade in Yokosuka in 2023. The academy is one of 20 Japanese entities targeted by China’s new export ban.
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LIVE: Pakistan vs England – T20 World Cup
Follow our live build-up, team news, talking points, toss updates, score and commentary stream from the Super 8 match.
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Alzheimer’s may begin with a silent drop in brain blood flow
Subtle changes in brain blood flow and oxygen use are closely linked to hallmark signs of Alzheimer’s, including amyloid plaques and memory-related brain shrinkage. Simple, noninvasive scans may on...
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Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over racial slur during Baftas broadcast
MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.
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Ukrainians were shocked by Russia’s war. Now many are numb and hopeless
Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler reflects on the changes he has seen in Ukraine after four years of reporting on the war.
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‘We’re losing accessibility’: America says goodbye to the mass-market paperback
The so-called ‘pocket book’ sold in supermarkets is being phased out across the US, the latest sign of an ongoing shift in how people are choosing to readShelly Romero has early memories of going t...
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Anlife: what does an unusual evolution simulator have to say about AI?
We explore the strange food-obsessed world of a new game whose tech was once called ‘an insult to life itself’ by Hayao Miyazaki, the film-maker behind Spirited AwayA strange piece of software has...
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Robert Carradine, Lizzie Maguire and Revenge of the Nerds star, dies aged 71
His family says the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.
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What do four years of war in Ukraine add up to?
It's year five of the war in Ukraine. Close to two million casualties, and Russia holds less territory than in 2022.
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Huge northeast US snowstorm forces millions home; disrupts schools, flights
New York and other cities begin recovery after massive storm, but more snow may soon hit the already paralysed region.
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Can solar storms trigger earthquakes? Scientists propose surprising link
Scientists have proposed a surprising connection between solar flares and earthquakes. When solar activity disturbs the ionosphere, it may generate electric fields that penetrate fragile fracture z...
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God of Frogs review – less Kermit, more giant shapeshifting amphibian nightmare
Self-aware horror set across four time periods sees a woman impregnated by a human-sized pond-beast resulting in multigenerational havoc There is a long discredited theory known as “ontogeny recapi...
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Suckerfish by Ashani Lewis review – the ordeals of having a difficult mother
This is a wry and likably feisty account of the destructive power an unstable parent can wield over her offspringWhen it comes to attempting suicide, Kolia’s mother is a “repeat offender”. A human...
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Lions will head to Munich for international game
For the first time since 2015, the Lions will play an international game, this time in Munich, Germany, with their opponent and date to be named later.
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Minister signals government won’t stop MPs voting to publish Andrew trade envoy documents – UK politics live
MPs to debate the release of documents relating to the appointment of ex-prince Andrew as UK trade envoyGood morning. Spare a thought for Cabinet Office officials. They are already embarked on a ma...
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Key factors that could define the men's NCAA tournament selection process
From metrics to star injuries and Charles Bediako, the key discussion points that could define March Madness.
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Schools shut, troops on streets: Mexico on alert after ‘El Mencho’ killing
Authorities deploy 10,000 soldiers nationwide to quell violence following the drug lord's killing in an operation.
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Scotland and Ireland play England at Women's T20 World Cup
Scotland and Ireland will both face hosts England at the Women’s T20 World Cup after the draw for this summer's tournament was finalised.
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With ‘El Mencho’ killed, what’s next for Mexico and the Jalisco cartel?
Mexico kills Oseguera Cervantes, triggering violence and uncertainty over the CJNG’s future power structure.
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England grouped with Scotland and Ireland for Women's T20 World Cup
Hosts England have been grouped with Scotland and Ireland for this summer's Women's T20 World Cup, as the full schedule was finalised.
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Congo basin blackwater lakes are releasing ancient carbon into the atmosphere
Deep in the Congo Basin, vast peatlands quietly store enormous amounts of Earth’s carbon — but new research suggests this ancient vault may be leaking. Scientists studying Africa’s largest blackwat...
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US women’s gold medal ice hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union
Team has politely turned down an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend Tuesday's address in the capital.
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Nearly 20 countries slam Israel’s ‘de facto annexation’ drive in West Bank
Joint statement says Israeli land grab is 'deliberate and direct attack' on the viability of a Palestinian state.
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Winter Olympics must tackle environmental impact before the snow runs out | George Timms
With the rhetoric not matching the reality, future Olympics hosts need to forge clearer sustainable standardsBy the end of the 21st century, only eight of the 21 cities that have hosted the Winter...
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Neighbour does not hate neighbour in Gorton and Denton. That’s why Labour will beat Reform | Angeliki Stogia
We see Thursday’s byelection as a straight fight between us and Farage’s poisonous politics. I think people will vote for each other – and for hopeAngeliki Stogia is the Labour candidate in Gorton...
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190-million-year-old “Sword Dragon” fossil rewrites ichthyosaur history
A newly identified ichthyosaur from the UK’s Jurassic Coast is rewriting part of the prehistoric playbook. Nicknamed the “Sword Dragon of Dorset,” the three-meter-long marine reptile lived during a...
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Canva acquires startups working on animation and marketing
Canva will integrate the new startups with Affinity and its marketing platform
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Premier League summer transfers: A bunch of busts, or just proof patience is needed?
The slew of high-priced players who joined the Premier League in the summer transfer window haven't exactly been on fire. Why the slow starts?
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Hooked on hockey after the Olympics? An updated look at the NHL's playoff picture
With the medals awarded, the sprint is on to the end of the regular season.
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Kiper's new NFL mock draft heading into the combine: Which teams could land a playmaker in Round 1?
As the NFL gets ready for this week's combine workouts, let's project where the best players in the 2026 NFL draft class will get picked in April.
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Trump set to deliver State of the Union address amid economic and diplomatic tensions
President Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term, as he faces a host of key issues from tariffs to Iran.
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GOP strategist on what he thinks Trump should focus on in State of the Union address
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with GOP analyst and speechwriter Mike Ricci about Tuesday night's State of the Union address, and how the norms surrounding the speech have changed.
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Crazy Old Lady review – Carmen Maura excels as a homicidal pensioner wielding a red hot poker
Mistaken identity, dementia, family dysfunction and a murky past entwine in this Spanish horror involving a sprightly octogenarian with a penchant for tortureUnderstandably, we tend to think of eld...
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I have seen the scale of the mountain Labour has to climb in Gorton and Denton – but also the way it can do it | Polly Toynbee
In focus groups, people are clear they want to stop Farage at all costs. Labour must now reach out to the progressives it has disappointedThe great gulf between left and right yawns deeper and wide...
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‘Beauty in the everyday’: A butterfly’s-eye view of the world – in pictures
US photographer Jeff Mermelstein has been likened to the winged insect due to his passion for flitting from one attractive subject to the next, as shown in his new book of work Continue reading...
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‘I like the challenge’: French animator Florence Miailhe on being nominated for an Oscar for the first time aged 70
The film-maker’s passionate and richly textured new short Papillon (Butterfly) tells the heartbreaking story of French-Jewish swimmer Alfred Nakache, who was stripped of his citizenship in Vichy Fr...
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‘People yearn for stability’: the Thames Water sewage plant at frontline of its crisis
Weighed down by underinvestment and uncertainty, staff at Maple Lodge just want to get on with the jobIt is a grey day in a wet week but one of Thames Water’s neglected plants is still coping. Wast...
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Nonesuch by Francis Spufford review – a dazzling wartime fantasy
Dark magic, fascism and romance in blitz-stricken London: this exuberant novel is a popcorny delightWhen I teach creative writing, I often find myself insisting upon the essential importance of fun...
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Is Shields better than Taylor? 'Definitely No 1 in world'
Claressa Shields deserves to be recognised as the No 1 fighter in woman's boxing ahead of Katie Taylor, believes promoter Dmitriy Salita.
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Democrats tap Spanberger and Padilla to respond to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver Democrats' response on Tuesday following President Trump's State of the Union address.
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Kashmir, spying, demolitions: How Modi’s India embraced ‘Israel model’
As India under Modi openly embraces Israel, New Delhi appears to import more than just weapons.
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Is the YIMBY movement doomed?
For decades, rising home prices have been an engine for middle-class wealth. Now a growing movement wants to slow — or even reverse — that trend. Are the politics around new housing development inh...
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TV tonight: the brave Russians who are speaking out against Putin’s war
Soldiers and civilians secretly report on the horrors they have witnessed. Plus: Danny Dyer takes charge of a caravan park. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC TwoThe full extent of terror an...
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Devastation and frozen frontlines: Ukraine marks four years of Russia’s war
Ukrainians are repelled by the prospect of capitulating to Moscow as the war barrels into another year.
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Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured
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Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.
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Number of workers on zero-hours contracts hits record high ahead of crackdown
There has been a 181,000 increase in the number of zero-hours contracts since Labour was elected.
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Reform mayor courted US oil and gas executive about fracking in UK
Exclusive: Documents show Andrea Jenkyns asked how she could help firm after major gas find in LincolnshireLincolnshire’s Reform party mayor, Dame Andrea Jenkyns, has courted the head of an America...
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What you need to know about tonight's State of the Union address
The primetime address is a chance for the president to tout his record ahead of this year's midterm elections. But it comes at a moment when Trump has seen his agenda complicated on multiple fronts.
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LIVE: Russia-Ukraine war enters fifth year as strikes hit Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine officials say infrastructure damaged as Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia on war anniversary.
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Country diary: The magic of knowing a meteorite fell here, of all places | Amy-Jane Beer
Wold Newton, East Yorkshire: On a dreary day in a nondescript field, I visit the site where a 4.56 billion-year-old bit of space rock came to EarthOn a low rise, beyond a screen of trees, behind a...
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Robert Carradine, Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire actor, dies aged 71
The actor killed himself, his family said in a statement that aimed to raise awareness of ‘his nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder’Robert Carradine, a member of the famed acting family w...
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FedEx sues US government for tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling
The logistics giant seeks to recoup tariff fees, although the courts have yet to establish a refund process.
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These Ukrainians Don’t Want to Be Traded to Russia for Peace
Daria Bondareva last month with a customer at her salon in Sloviansk, Ukraine, in the Donetsk region.
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After Six Decades of the War on Drugs, What Works?
A burned car in Guadalajara following the capture and killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.
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How Russia Put Its Future at Risk by Remaking Its Economy for War
Russian troops during a rehearsal of the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, last year.
nytimes.com
‘Crisis of his own making’: Trump weighs another war with Iran
The US military build-up was designed to coerce Tehran — but has failed
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AI upheaval forces software industry to ask if this is an ‘adapt or die’ moment
Markets weigh whether incumbents will embrace disruption — or be sidelined by AI agents
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The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
nytimes.com
Europe’s ‘tech sovereignty’ ambitions carry security risks, military warns
European top brass sceptical about politicians’ push to decouple from US tech companies
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PwC clashes with boutique consultancy founded by former executive
Big Four firm moves to protect itself with legal ‘threats’ against senior figures at Unity Advisory as relationship sours
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These small business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?
Anyone who paid the taxes should get reimbursed, but the high court did not address how. Business owners wonder if they'll need lawyers, brokers, money — or luck.
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Afghanistan bombing: What’s Pakistan’s strategy as India-Taliban ties grow?
Pakistani air raids break fragile ceasefire as Islamabad faces pressure on both borders.
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Moscow policeman killed in bomb attack on Ukraine war anniversary
The attack on a police car occurred near one of the busiest train stations in the Russian capital.
aljazeera.com
Trump’s global tariff to go into effect at 10%
US president had said he would raise the levy to 15%
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Scientists engineer bacteria to eat cancer tumors from the inside out
Researchers are engineering bacteria to invade tumors and consume them from the inside. Because tumor cores lack oxygen, they’re the perfect breeding ground for these microbes. The team added a gen...
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Man United, Real Madrid keen on Van de Ven
Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is on the radar of Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Australian PM backs removal of ex-Prince Andrew from succession line
New Zealand says it, too, will support the UK government if it decides to remove the disgraced prince from succession.
aljazeera.com
Heavy rains, deadly floods hit southern Peru; thousands seek shelter
Torrential downpours cause deadly mudslides, while more than 700 districts across country declare states of emergency.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of ‘distillation attacks’ on its models
US company says it identified actions by rivals DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax
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FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration
When the American men's hockey team retreated to their locker room to celebrate their Winter Olympics gold medal win, they were joined by a special guest from the United States: FBI Director Kash P...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,461
These are the key developments from day 1,461 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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‘Mother Russia’ Review: A New Play That’s as Funny as It’s Smart
Steven Boyer as Dmitri and Adam Chanler-Berat as Evgeny getting a taste of capitalism in Lauren Yee’s “Mother Russia” at the Signature Theater in Manhattan.
nytimes.com
Trump set to deliver second term’s first State of the Union: What to expect
The US president's polarising policies risk voter backlash in the November midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
Trump hits out at reports that top general flagged risks of attacking Iran
US president slams reports that General Dan Caine warned him of risks of war with Iran as '100 percent incorrect'.
aljazeera.com
Explosion near Moscow train station kills police officer
The unidentified suspect also died at the scene where another two officers were injured, Russian officials said.
bbc.com
New Zealand backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.
bbc.com
A Meta AI security researcher said an OpenClaw agent ran amok on her inbox
The viral X post from an AI security researcher reads like satire. But it's really a word of warning about what can go wrong when handing tasks to an AI agent.
techcrunch.com
Bradley hits record-breaking 384-yard drive at TGL
Keegan Bradley set the record for the longest drive recorded at TGL with a huge 384-yards.
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David Lammy lifts cap on court sitting days in effort to cut backlog of cases
Criminal barristers welcome justice secretary’s move to remove limit on hearing days at crown courts in England and WalesA cap on court sitting days is to be lifted as the government seeks to ease...
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Japan’s National Security Reckoning
How Tokyo is adjusting to a more dangerous world.