Edward L. Deci, 83, Dies; Found Self-Determination as a Key to Happiness
His work with his colleague Richard Ryan changed how psychologists understand human motivation and what people require to flourish.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-26
Anthropic CEO stands firm as Pentagon deadline looms
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday that he "cannot in good conscience accede" to the Pentagon's demands to give the military unrestricted access to its AI systems.
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Jo Ann Bland, Child Activist in Civil Rights Struggle, Dies at 72
Joanne Bland in 2018 at the Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma, Ala. “It’s the screams I remember the most,” Ms. Bland said, recalling the 1965 protest. “People just screaming and screaming and sc...
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Anthropic rejects Pentagon’s ‘best and final offer’
CEO Dario Amodei said start-up ‘cannot in good conscience’ agree to government’s terms for military use of its AI
ft.com
Will World Cup Games in Mexico Be Affected by Cartel Boss Killing?
A police officer patrolling the historic center of Mexico City on Monday.
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The Dunblane Tapes review – deeply moving film lays bare parents’ grief 30 years after tragedy
Based on footage made by a devastated father in the aftermath of the school shooting, this heartbreaking documentary speaks to those still dealing with the loss. You wonder how some are still stand...
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Wigan demolish Leigh in blowout victory
Wigan maintained their winning start to the new Betfred Super League season with a ruthless 54-0 derby demolition of Leigh.
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Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1
The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30 percent tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February.
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Chris Mason: Gorton and Denton by-election could be a three-way tussle
Plenty think it could be a three-way tussle between Labour, Reform and the Greens, the BBC's political editor writes.
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Mandelson faces EU inquiry into Brussels trade role over Epstein links
European Anti-Fraud Office to look into the former US ambassador’s time as trade commissioner in BrusselsPeter Mandelson is facing an inquiry by the EU’s anti-fraud agency after the European Commis...
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Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kill Syrian teenager
One killed and 29 others wounded in latest Israeli attack in violation of ceasefire.
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Jean Widmer, Designer of Celebrated French Graphics, Dies at 96
His minimalist road signs became a visual hallmark of France’s highways. He also created logos for cultural institutions like the Pompidou Center.
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Google paid startup Form Energy $1B for its massive 100-hour battery
The deal paves the way for Form Energy to raise a new funding round before potentially going public next year.
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Iranian foreign minister says US, Iran moving closer to deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US and Iran have moved closer to reaching an agreement.
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This AI Agent Is Designed to Not Go Rogue
The new open source project IronCurtain uses a unique method to secure and constrain AI assistant agents before they flip your digital life upside down.
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Columbia University students protest ICE arrest at university housing
Protesters gathered at Columbia University after Department of Homeland Security agents detained a student on campus.
aljazeera.com
MoD launches review into whether Epstein used RAF bases
Records and emails will be reviewed to determine whether the convicted sex offender used military bases when visiting the UK.
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Dan Duckhorn, Who Transformed Napa Valley Merlot, Is Dead At 87
Dan Duckhorn in an undated photograph. “There was no economic reason for starting out in merlot,” he said in 1995, adding that it was simply “what I liked.”
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Bangladesh court requests Interpol red notice for Labour MP Tulip Siddiq
Action relates to corruption case over allocation of government land in Dhaka to a private companyA court in Bangladesh has ordered officials to request an Interpol red notice for the British Labou...
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'No offer has been made' to Farrell - Saracens
Saracens reject "disrespectful" reports that they have offered Ireland head coach Andy Farrell a coaching role for after the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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JPL 3D-Printed Part Springs Forward
Description With a simple motion, a jack-in-the-box-like spring designed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory showed the potential of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, to cut costs...
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US-Iran talks conclude with claims of progress but few details
Technical discussions to continue in Vienna, but unclear whether differences can be resolved to avoid war.
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US government asks Supreme Court to allow deportation of Syrian migrants
Trump has pushed to strip migrants of Temporary Protected Status, arguing that their countries are no longer unsafe.
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Kenyan man charged with duping people to fight for Russia in Ukraine war
Kenya's director of public prosecutions office says Festus Omwamba is accused of human trafficking.
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So, we’re getting Prada Meta AI glasses, right?
Mark Zuckerberg was at Prada's fashion week event in Milan, leaving everyone to wonder if we're getting Meta AI glasses under the Prada brand.
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After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality
US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.
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How Chinese AI Chatbots Censor Themselves
Researchers from Stanford and Princeton found that Chinese AI models are more likely than their Western counterparts to dodge political questions or deliver inaccurate answers.
wired.com
Sophia Space raises $10M seed to demo novel space computers
The company's modular computer tiles offer a new vision for space data centers.
techcrunch.com
How US economic warfare pushed Cuba to humanitarian collapse
The US has eased its fuel embargo on Cuba, after sanctions helped pushed the country to what the UN calls “humanitarian
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Europe Needs Some Space From China and Trump. Its Firms Don’t.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday with Premier Li Qiang.
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Conservative theatre-making will kill the UK industry, says National’s director
Indhu Rubasingham calls in Jennie Lee lecture for renewed commitment to creative risk and new writingThe National Theatre’s artistic director, Indhu Rubasingham, has said conservative theatre-makin...
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Playwrights’ ‘thrilling’ debuts share the Susan Smith Blackburn prize
Hannah Doran’s The Meat Kings! (Inc) of Brooklyn Heights and Ro Reddick’s Cold War Choir Practice declared joint winners of award for female, transgender and non-binary writersThe Susan Smith Blac...
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Singapore to have Premier League streaming service
The Premier League will launch its first direct-to-customer streaming service in Singapore next season - and is looking to see how it could be "replicated all around the world".
bbc.com
International doctors forced to leave Gaza over Israeli demands
Seventeen aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court after the government moved to ban 37 NGOs in Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Teresa de Lauretis, Coiner (and Critic) of Queer Theory, Dies at 87
Teresa de Lauretis in 2015. The debut of “queer theory” as a term came in the title of an academic conference she organized and in an associated issue of a feminist journal.
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Mistral AI inks a deal with global consulting giant Accenture
Mistral AI lands a partnership with Accenture, the consultant that has also recently announced partnerships with rivals OpenAI and Anthropic.
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US and Iran make ‘progress’ in nuclear talks, mediator says
Oman’s foreign minister says the two countries are set to meet again following round of negotiations in Geneva
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Man, 82, crushed to death in car at Munich scrapyard
Police said the car was meant to be scrapped and the man must have climbed into it without being noticed.
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German Intelligence Must Temporarily Halt an Extremist Label for the AfD, Court Rules
Supporters of Alternative für Deutschland, or AfD, in Halle, Germany, last year.
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India smash second-highest T20 World Cup score as they thumped Zimbabwe
Highlights from the T20 World Cup as India thumped Zimbabwe by 72 runs to stay in the hunt for a semi-final place.
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The leadership issue may be settled, but Your Party’s struggle for electoral relevance has only just begun
Incessant infighting has decimated his supporter base, leaving Jeremy Corbyn with an uphill battle to unite the leftCorbyn to be parliamentary leader as Sultana joins leadership committeeAt 11am on...
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Are You ‘Agentic’ Enough for the AI Era?
Silicon Valley built AI coding agents that can handle most of the grunt work. Now, the most valuable skill in tech is deciding what they should do.
wired.com
Oliver Grant, a Business Architect of the Wu-Tang Clan, Dies
Oliver Grant at the premiere of the “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” television series in New York City in 2019.
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India overpower Zimbabwe to restore hopes of semi-final spot
Defending champions India keep their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive, by eliminating opponents Zimbabwe from the tournament with a 72-run victory in Chennai.
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The Guardian view on Plaid Cymru’s rise: Welsh politics is on the brink of a revolution | Editorial
After a century of Labour dominance, disillusionment with both Westminster and Cardiff has given progressive nationalists a historic opportunitySpeaking last October at his party’s annual conferenc...
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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Calls Snap Elections in Denmark
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark giving a speech about an upcoming parliamentary election in Copenhagen on Thursday.
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Cleveland Heights to honor Olympic gold medalist Laila Edwards
Cleveland Heights plans to honor Edwards, the first Black woman to play for the U.S. women's national team.
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Why have efforts to bring in assisted dying law been thwarted?
How has legislation backed by MPs failed to clear the House of Lords? And what will happen now?The attempt to bring in new laws allowing assisted dying for terminally ill people with less than six...
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MPs condemn hosting of Tommy Robinson by Trump administration
The far-right activist’s trip came amid calls for the US to be included in a probe into foreign interference in UK politicsThe hosting of Tommy Robinson by the Trump administration has been condemn...
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Yes, Britain needs more babies – but Reform's nasty plans for women won't help | Polly Toynbee
The UK, like many other countries, has a falling birthrate. But Danny Kruger’s perverse 1970s-style policies offer nothing to mothers-to-beBabies are beautiful. I always want to smile at them in th...
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India and Israel pledge to boost cooperation on trade, defence
Narendra Modi's visit to Israel has drawn criticism at home amid tensions over Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
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Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
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Subsidies for Rolls-Royce might seem a bit rich, but they are inevitable
Every country supports its aerospace business, while keeping the production at home is vital. At least with Rolls, the UK is backing a winnerRolls-Royce, the engine-maker and defence firm that is s...
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Blood tech: UK’s use of Israeli spyware that helps underpin a genocide
Despite its public objections to Israel's actions, the UK is buying spyware developed and tested on Palestinians.
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Nobody wants to defend Britain’s voting system any more – but here’s why I will | Gaby Hinsliff
The nail-biting Gorton and Denton byelection has shown the cracks in first past the post. I still don’t think proportional representation is the answerYou can’t always get what you want. And as Mic...
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Landsat 9: More Than Just A Picture
For over 50 years, the Landsat program has provided the longest continuous satellite record of Earth’s land surface from space. Landsat 9, launched in 2021, is the latest mission in this remarkable...
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Victory Capital sparks bidding war with offer for Janus Henderson
The cash-and-stock offer is aimed at trumping an agreed deal led by Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management
ft.com
How have Chelsea made biggest loss in English football history?
Chelsea recorded a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25 - the highest loss ever made by an English football club - according to financial figures released by Uefa. How did it happen?
bbc.com
Brentford boss Andrews signs new deal to 2032
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews signs a new contract with the club, running until 2032.
bbc.com
Met police to pilot facial recognition identity checks, mayor confirms
Sadiq Khan reveals 100 officers will use roaming technology for six months but opponents call its use ‘alarming’Metropolitan police officers are to start scanning citizens’ faces using automated fa...
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India beat Zimbabwe to keep title defence alive
Defending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai.
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India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs to chase T20 World Cup semifinal spot
India knocked out a defiant Zimbabwe in a high-scoring match in Chennai to keep alive their chances of making the semis.
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T20 World Cup permutations: What teams need to reach semis
England and South Africa are through to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, with two places in the knockout stage still up for grabs.
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Trafigura award climbs to $700mn after court victory against Prateek Gupta
Court found that Indian tycoon had devised ‘fraud on a grand scale’ against commodities trader
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India ease past Zimbabwe to stay in semi-final hunt at T20 World Cup
India smashed the second-highest score across all Men's T20 World Cups - 256-4 - as they thumped Zimbabwe by 72 runs to stay in the hunt for a semi-final place.
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The Your Party committee election was chaos. Why break the habit of a lifetime?
As the results livestream was delayed, voters lamented: ‘Is it too much to ask for competence as well as democracy?’ Start as you mean to go on. Your Party has had a fair few ups and downs in its s...
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Venezuela’s Capital, Laid Low by Misrule, Is Stirring Back to Life
Caracas “has the wages of Zimbabwe, the public services of Bangladesh and the prices of New York,” a political analyst said.
nytimes.com
If the Berlin film festival ousts its director, there may be no way back
Hosting an audience-friendly festival in a highly political capital city has always been a challenge. If Berlinale’s organisers push out Tricia Tuttle over the latest Gaza row, they may as well giv...
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Assisted dying bill not at ‘end of the road’, peer says as time runs short
Charlie Falconer criticises small number of peers blocking bill and says he is sure it will return in next sessionA former Labour minister has insisted the assisted dying bill has not reached “the...
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Crowded Democratic field could give GOP an opening in California governor's race
In California, the two candidates with the most votes in the primary advance to the general election, regardless of party. That's an issue for Democrats who have nine major candidates for governor.
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Read AI launches a email based ‘digital twin’ to help you with schedules and answers
Read AI is launching Ada, which can reply with your availability and extract answers from the company knowledge base and the web.
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'Wonderful opportunity' | Wellens relishing Vegas game in new role
Paul Wellens, who is now assistant coach of North Queensland Cowboys, is relishing the chance for his side to perform in Las Vegas as they take on Newcastle Knights at the Allegiant Stadium in the...
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Read AI launches an email-based ‘digital twin’ to help you with schedules and answers
Read AI is launching Ada, which can reply with your availability and extract answers from the company knowledge base and the web.
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Trump's ballroom project can continue for now, court says
A US District Judge denied a preservation group's effort to put a pause on construction
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AfD hails court injunction on 'extremist' label as victory
The ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a "major victory".
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South Africa see off West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals
South Africa put on an impressive run chase to beat West Indies by nine wickets with 3.5 overs to spare, to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
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Bumble adds AI-powered photo feedback and profile guidance tools
Bumble and other popular dating apps, like Match Group's Tinder and Hinge, have all embraced AI-powered features.
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Fans of richest PL clubs pay £74 per match as ticket revenue soars
Fans of the Premier League's six wealthiest clubs are paying an average of £74 per ticket for each match they attend, while ticket revenues are soaring, according to data from a new report.
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Sen. Tim Kaine on why he's pursuing a war powers resolution — again
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, about his continued efforts to limit President Trump's ability to use military force through war powers resolutions.
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Tech stocks slide as AI spending fears return
Nasdaq falls 1.5% despite better than expected results from Nvidia on Wednesday
ft.com
Rose Lesniak, Poet Who Rescued Children and Trained Dogs, Dies at 70
A magnetic personality, she reinvented herself twice, bringing the same spirit to investigating child abuse and communing with dogs that she did to writing poetry.
nytimes.com
NASA Invites Media to Discuss Next Steps for Artemis Campaign
With rollback of NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building complete, the agency will host a news conference at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb....
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Cisco says hackers have been exploiting a critical bug to break into big customer networks since 2023
The U.S. government and its allies said hackers have been exploiting the newly identified bug in Cisco networking gear around the world for years, and urged organizations to patch.
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Scream 7 review – nostalgic slasher sequel settles for solid over seminal
Neve Campbell, Kevin Williamson and Courtney Cox return for another Ghostface whodunnit that is messy but mostly entertainingWhether you love or hate the Scream franchise, it’s hard at this stage n...
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A VC and some big-name programmers are trying to solve open source’s funding problem, permanently
A group of well-known open source programmers and a VC have launched the Open Source Endowment. They hope this new method will provide funding for good.
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Google launches Nano Banana 2 model with faster image generation
Google is making Nano Banana 2 a default model in Gemini app and in AI mode
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Chris Bosh: 'Lucky to be alive' after health scare
Chris Bosh said that he's "lucky to be alive" after a recent health scare that resulted in him waking up "covered in my own blood."
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OpenAI Announces Major Expansion of London Office
The San Francisco-based AI lab is growing its research team in London. The move puts it in direct competition with Google DeepMind for top research talent in the UK.
wired.com
They Helped Women Fight Online Abuse. They Were Barred From the U.S.
Anna-Lena von Hodenberg, left, and Josephine Ballon, right, of the organization HateAid. The group provides legal support for victims of digital violence and engages in policy advocacy aimed at str...
nytimes.com
Sharma overcomes struggles to reach fifty against Zimbabwe
Having been dismissed for three consecutive ducks, Abhishek Sharma returns to form with a half-century off 26 balls in India's T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Zimbabwe.
bbc.com
Send provision and student loans: will Labour’s changes backfire? – podcast
As the dust settles on the government’s landmark changes to children’s special educational needs and disabilities provision, what will their impact really be on young people, their families and sch...
theguardian.com
Spyware maker sentenced to prison in Greece for wiretapping politicians and journalists
A Greek court on Thursday sentenced the founder of Intellexa, a collective of spyware makers, to eight years in prison for illegal wiretapping and privacy violations, according to several reports.&...
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Oregon State's Tinkle won't return for 13th season
Oregon State men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle will not return next season after 12 years at the helm, the school announced Thursday.
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England consider spinner Ahmed for Colombo turner
England will consider leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for Friday's T20 World Cup match against New Zealand with spinning conditions expected.
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NASA’s ESCAPADE Ready to Study Space Weather from Earth to Mars
Mars is not what it used to be. Once warm, watery, and blanketed by a thick atmosphere, today the Red Planet is cold, dry, and draped by a thin atmospheric veil. The main culprit is a relentless st...
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Jeff Galloway, Olympian Who Transformed American Distance Running, Dies at 80
Jeff Galloway heads to the finish line at the 50th AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta in 2019.
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NASA Names Acting Leaders for Two Key Human Spaceflight Roles
On Thursday, NASA announced Joel Montalbano will serve as the acting associate administrator for the Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD) at NASA Headquarters in Washington, and Da...
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Tell us: how are your finances looking ahead of the Spring Forecast?
We want to hear how people across the UK are managing their money as Rachel Reeves prepares to set out the latest economic outlookNext Tuesday the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will update the country...
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Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li audiobook review – a deconstruction of grief
The author’s prize-winning memoir about losing both her sons to suicide is a calm, sensitive account of ‘radical acceptance’‘There is no good way to say this.” This is the phrase used by police whe...
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Pekka Kuusisto: Willows album review – luminous, inventive and penetrating
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra/Kuusisto/Amidon(Platoon)The Finnish violinist-conductor strips back The Lark Ascending to revelatory effect in an album that moves from searing grief to radiant, folk-in...
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Arthur ready for Leeds to deliver in Las Vegas with win over world champs
Leeds Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur is ready for his side to be considered contenders in Super League 2026, and what better way to do that than beat the world champions in Las Vegas.
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Warren in '$1bn legal dispute' over Zuffa Boxing launch
Veteran promoter Frank Warren confirms he is considering legal action against Saudi Arabian-owned Sela and American company TKO.
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British-Danish couple say new UK passport rules may separate them from children
Family learned of change while abroad, and fear dual-national children will have to stay with relatives while they return to apply for passportsA British man and a Danish woman fear they will be se...
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U.S. women to celebrate gold with Flavor Flav
The United States women's hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate its gold medal victory in the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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NCAA eyes big penalties for FB transfer offenses
The NCAA's football oversight committee is proposing stiff penalties for schools and coaches who violate the rules of the transfer portal window.
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Lowe ruled out of remaining Six Nations games
Wing James Lowe is ruled out of Ireland's two remaining Six Nations matches with a groin injury.
bbc.com
World Economic Forum head Borge Brende quits after Epstein links revealed
The World Economic Forum boss, a former Norwegian foreign minister, had dinners and exchanged messages with Epstein.
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Wall Street turns to complex trades to dodge AI ‘implosions’
Investment banks hawk complex hedging strategies as ‘whack-a-mole’ sell-off rips through US stocks
ft.com
World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links
Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.
bbc.com
Tudor: Spurs is the biggest rescue-job of my career
Igor Tudor says his task at Tottenham is the biggest rescue-job of his career.
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The Latest New Zealander to Move to Australia Is an Ex-Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern, the former prime minister of New Zealand. Her family “has been traveling for a few years now,” and would be based in Australia for the time being, a spokesman said.
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These major issues have brought together Democrats and Republicans in states
Across the country, Republicans and Democrats have found bipartisan agreement on regulating artificial intelligence and data centers. But it's not just big tech aligning the two parties.
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David Hockney’s first English landscape on show for first time in almost 30 years
English Garden, painted in 1965, is on display before it goes under the hammer with estimate of £2.5m-£3.5mDavid Hockney’s first English landscape, depicting a perfectly manicured Oxfordshire garde...
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‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show
Now the largest public gallery in NSW outside of Sydney, NAG’s new exhibition marries big names with local artists – and celebrates a changing cityGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailOn Frid...
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Exhibit in Boston’s startup ecosystem at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
On June 9, 1,000+ founders, investors, and decision-makers will gather for TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. This isn’t just foot traffic. It’s a full day of concentrated deal flow. An exhibit table...
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Trace raises $3M to solve the AI agent adoption problem in enterprise
Trace is launching with $3 million in seed funding, including investment from Y Combinator, Zeno Ventures, Transpose Platform Management, Goodwater Capital, Formosa Capital, and WeFunder.
techcrunch.com
Has Trump’s trade strategy lost leverage?
A Supreme Court setback on tariffs challenges Trump's protectionist trade strategy.
aljazeera.com
Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stage
The issue of Greenland, which Donald Trump wants to annex, is likely to dominate the election campaign.
bbc.com
RFU set to confirm radical revamp for English rugby
A radical new structure for English rugby is set to be rubber-stamped by the RFU, with the Prem separating from the rest of the pyramid, and promotion and relegation scrapped.
bbc.com
Global impunity fuels Israel’s illegal push to annex West Bank: Amnesty
Rights group slams international failure to deter Israel’s escalating annexation, apartheid policies in the West Bank.
aljazeera.com
Sens' Tkachuk miffed over White House AI video
Brady Tkachuk said he didn't appreciate the AI-doctored video released by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians.
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Resident Evil Requiem review - there’s plenty of life in the undead yet
Fear, fights and feverish fanservice collide in this celebration of Resident Evil’s recent and retro legacyPC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2; CapcomThere’s often an undercurrent of existen...
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ElevenLabs CEO says voice AI will change everything. Can it be controlled?
From restoring speech to deepfakes, Mati Staniszewski talks about where voice AI crosses the line.
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It's been three years since Premier League issued against Man City. What's going on?
The Premier League announced it was charging Man City for breaching the rules in February 2023. City have denied the charges, and the hearings ended in December 2024. What is taking so long?
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Secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules are made public
The Energy Department made the rules public a month after NPR reported about their existence. The rules slash requirements for security and environmental protections.
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‘How can I start again at 68?’ Maria has spent 50 years in the UK – and is fighting deportation
She left the Netherlands for Britain in the 1970s at just 17. Now, after receiving a short suspended sentence, she faces removal to a country she hasn’t lived in for five decades or visited since 1...
theguardian.com
Marvellous Markram powers South Africa to emphatic win over West Indies
Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 runs off 46 balls, propels South Africa to an emphatic nine-wicket win over the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super 8s match in Ahmedabad.
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Hundreds of film-makers back Berlinale director in row over winners’ Gaza comments
Tilda Swinton among those to sign petition supporting Tricia Tuttle, who reportedly faces sack after pro-Palestine speeches at galaProminent directors and actors have rallied in support of the Amer...
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Singer D4vd confirmed as 'target' of investigation into murder of teen
The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.
bbc.com
How Trump’s 2026 Iran ‘war’ script echoes and twists the 2003 Iraq playbook
Echoes of 2003: How Trump is using conflicting intel and homeland threats to justify a new escalation with Iran.
aljazeera.com
Imperious South Africa stay perfect at T20 World Cup with big West Indies win
South Africa took a giant leap toward the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a dominant nine-wicket win over the high-flying West Indies on Thursday.
skysports.com
More than 1,000 UK councillors sign Palestine pledge as local polls loom
The campaign aims to pressure local authorities to divest from Israeli weapons manufacturers.
aljazeera.com
Everything Samsung revealed at its Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung's new privacy screen feature on Galaxy S26 Ultra was the most notable feature of the event.
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Everything announced at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, including S26 smartphones, Privacy Screen and more
Samsung's new privacy screen feature on Galaxy S26 Ultra was the most notable feature of the event.
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Cartels, Chaos & the 2026 World Cup
Cartels, Chaos & the 2026 World Cup
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Girl, 14, shot dead as South Africa's 'taxi wars' hit school
Violence has plagued South Africa's highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.
bbc.com
Israeli forces fired 900 bullets at Gaza medical convoy, new report reveals
A new report found that Israeli soldiers fired over 900 bullets at Palestinian aid workers in March 2025, killing 15.
aljazeera.com
Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen calls parliamentary election on March 24
Announcement comes as Frederiksen aims to build on rising support for her stance against US efforts to seize Greenland.
aljazeera.com
South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies
Aiden Markram smacks 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup
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‘Play like a dog biting God’s feet’: Steven Isserlis on the formidable György Kurtág at 100
Their friendship and musical partnership spans four decades. As the legendary Hungarian composer turns 100, cellist Steven Isserlis celebrates a musician of boundless imagination, humour – and his...
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Corbyn to be Your Party parliamentary leader as Sultana joins leadership committee
Former Labour leader says time for ‘real work’ to begin as his candidates take 14 of 24 available places on executive committeeUK politics live – latest updatesJeremy Corbyn is to become the parlia...
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Russia says it has handed over 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies
Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator was meeting US peace envoys in Geneva.
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Source: Colts grant Richardson OK to find trade
The Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. permission to seek a trade, a league source told ESPN.
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Best Tested Ski Clothes (2026): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks
From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have got you covered.
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'Really ugly' abuse affects players - Wales' Cain
Wales international Hannah Cain says the mental health of female players can be affected by "really ugly" social media abuse.
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World Cup: What cartel violence means for Mexico games
The Sunday killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, and retaliatory violence in and around Guadalajara, has raised safety concerns before the 2026 World Cup,...
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'He had it all' - Taylor pays emotional tribute to Virgo
Dennis Taylor pays an emotional tribute to snooker legend John Virgo, who died earlier this month aged 79.
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Let's grade NFL signings and trades: Why the Titans are the clear winner in the Johnson-Sweat deal
We're handing out report cards on big offseason moves, starting with the Jermaine Johnson-T'Vondre Sweat trade.
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Calls to move England’s home insulation scheme into council workers’ hands
Thinktank proposes councils stop using private contractors in attempt to improve quality and spendingCouncils should train up their own workers to install insulation in England’s draughty houses, a...
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It’s taboo to admit it, but voters bear some responsibility for the frayed state of Britain | Andy Beckett
Populists blame an ever-expanding list of enemies for social ills – many of which are in fact caused by changes in our habits and social normsOne of the great strengths of populism, in all its righ...
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Gorillaz: The Mountain review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Kong)Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s cartoon band mark 25 years with an album inspired by India and shaped by loss, featuring collaborators living and deadIt is 25 years since Gorillaz released t...
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Riding the wave: can surf tourism save Peru’s ancient reed-boat fishing culture?
As fish stocks dwindle, surf tourism may offer a lifeline to traditional caballitos de totora fishers, whose vessels are thought to be among the first ever used to ride wavesJust before dawn, in a...
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Who’s Your Daddy? A Chatbot
More people are turning to AI to explore their BDSM fantasies, but some in the community feel it’s a cop-out.
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South Africa: A year after USAID cuts
Health workers and their patients are still reeling from the impact from last year.
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England's Rhodes two shots off lead at Women's World Championship
England's Mimi Rhodes sits two shots behind early leader Auston Kim after the opening round of the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore.
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Greek court finds 4 guilty in major 2022 spyware scandal
Two Greeks and two Israelis found guilty of 'breaching the confidentiality of telephone communications'.
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Jersey passes assisted dying law - but what stage has proposal reached in UK's parliaments?
Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland.
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World Economic Forum boss Børge Brende quits over Epstein links
Probe into president’s ties to disgraced financier has disrupted succession planning at forum
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'People are getting poorer': How Iran's struggling economy is changing how families live
The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests.
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Record levels of rough sleepers in England, figures reveal
There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn.
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Jersey approves assisted dying law
The Jersey vote means five parliaments across the British Isles are now debating assisted dying.
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UK finalises post-Brexit border deal for Gibraltar
Travellers to the Rock will have to show their passport twice under a new UK-EU treaty.
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Trump joke 'overshadows' US women's Olympic success
A "distasteful joke" by US President Donald Trump overshadows the achievement of female athletes at the Winter Olympics, says USA ice hockey gold medallist Hilary Knight.
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Kenya arrests suspect in duping men to fight for Russia in Ukraine war
Arrest in Ethiopian border town follows Kenyan intelligence report of more than 1,000 citizens trafficked for war.
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Mexico violence: What happened, FIFA's response and what it means for the World Cup
Amid cartel-related violence in Mexico, soccer leagues suspended games. Will the situation affect the country's status as a host for the World Cup?
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Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.
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Perfect for an apocalypse! How the nuclear bunker became TV’s hottest property
With tech bros investing in vast underground homes to shield them from future horrors, a slew of ‘bunker-buster’ dramas like Paradise and Silo are asking: do they know something we don’t?Sam Altman...
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Guardian joins media coalition to protect original journalism from unpaid use by AI
BBC and Financial Times among those calling for frameworks to help publishers gain control over their content being ‘scraped and copied’A coalition of UK media companies including the Guardian has...
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Why Sierra the Supercomputer Had to Die
For seven years, she ran high-security nuclear simulations for the US government. Now, this famous supercomputer is being put to death.
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Number of asylum seekers in UK hotels falls to 18-month low
Home Office figures also show a rise in asylum refusal rates, with government claiming tightening of rules is workingUK politics live – latest updatesThe number of asylum seekers being housed tempo...
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LIVE: India vs Zimbabwe – T20 World Cup
Follow our live build-up, toss and team news, score, photo updates and text commentary stream from the Super 8 match.
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Sources: Johnson to Titans in latest Jets trade
The Jets are trading pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Titans for defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat, sources told ESPN.
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Russia Launches Big Strikes Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks in Geneva
An apartment building hit by a Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Thursday.
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Israelis Are Waiting for War with Iran, Again
Near a bomb shelter in June during an Iranian missile attack in Rishpon, Israel. Israelis have been glued to the news recently as President Trump deliberates over whether to attack Iran.
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Netflix or Paramount: who would be the best new owner of Warner Bros?
The ongoing battle over who will own the iconic film studio is set to have a major impact on what we, the viewers, get to watch in the futureIt’s not unusual for a corporate merger to take months a...
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A Japanese City Received 21 Gold Bars With Instructions: Fix Your Water Pipes
An anonymous donation of $3.6 million worth of gold highlights frustration with Osaka’s aging waterworks. It will only finance repairs to a fraction of the pipes that need to be replaced.
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Shakespeare’s Globe launches environmental playwright prize
Theatre says it will harness art ‘to inspire societal shifts towards restorative relationship with nature’From “shall I compare thee to a summer’s day” to “one touch of nature made the whole world...
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‘It felt feral!’ The dance dynamo behind The Testament of Ann Lee’s sweat-soaked rituals
Spurred on by a vision of the Shakers’ founding leader, Celia Rowlson-Hall masterminded the whirl of movement in Mona Fastvold’s feverish film‘I’ll tell you something I’ve not told anyone,” says Ce...
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Hidden architecture inside cellular droplets opens new targets for cancer and ALS
Biomolecular condensates were long believed to be simple liquid blobs inside cells. Researchers have now uncovered that some are actually supported by fine protein filaments forming an internal sca...
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Sarwar gambles on break with Starmer as Holyrood race tightens
Scottish Labour leader hopes distancing himself from the PM will shift the focus to SNP’s record – but voters remain unconvincedUK politics live – latest updates“People look at Holyrood and think:...
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UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement market mechanism
Paris Agreement's carbon credits enable cross-border trade to support emissions reduction and climate goals worldwide.
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How could assisted dying laws change across the UK?
Separate bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland.
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Rubio warns of Iran’s missile threat ahead of US-Iran talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran possesses a large number of ballistic missiles that pose a threat to the US.
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NZ great Woodman-Wickliffe retires for second time
New Zealand's leading try-scorer Portia Woodman-Wickliffe announces her retirement from international rugby for a second time.
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Starmer, Polanski and Farage in final pitch to voters as polls open in Gorton and Denton byelection – UK politics live
Voting begins in one of the most eagerly awaited and fiercely contested byelections of recent yearsGood morning. In Gorton and Denton, on the outskirts of Manchester, people have started voting in...
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Near-blind Rohingya refugee dies after US agents left him far from home
Nurul Amin Shah Alam, 56, was a nearly blind Rohingya refugee from Rakhine state in Myanmar, family members said.
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Germany’s Merz eyes business opportunities at Chinese tech hub in Hangzhou
German chancellor visits eastern city, home to AI firm DeepSeek and e-commerce giant Alibaba, with business leaders.
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Home Office denies ‘absurd’ criticism over rule change that could leave dual nationals stranded
MPs raise cases of honeymooners and other Britons caught out by new passport requirements as minister rejects calls for a grace periodThe Home Office has dismissed as “absurd” claims that it failed...
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Weekly sports quiz: Which football team were relegated in February?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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Way-too-early 2026 MLB All-Stars: Predicting full rosters for both the AL and NL
Who could be representing both squads in Philly this summer? We make our (very) early roster picks.
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Boulter secures seventh consecutive WTA win
Britain's Katie Boulter reaches the quarter-finals of the Merida Open in Mexico as Camila Osorio retires with injury.
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'Always trying to get a little better': How a mental health focus aided John Tavares' renaissance
Through his foundation, the Maple Leafs center has driven awareness of the mental health conversation.
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Labour must search its conscience if Reform wins Gorton and Denton, says Green leader
Zack Polanski says Labour deliberately splitting left vote as voters head to the pollsThe polls have opened in the three-way battle for Gorton and Denton in south-east Manchester in one of the most...
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‘The world is still as bent and corrupt’: Our Friends in the North returns to the stage
Two Thatcher-years episodes of Peter Flannery’s award-winning TV series to be adapted for Newcastle stageIt is regarded as one of the greatest British television series ever made, exploring the dec...
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Gorton and Denton by-election polls open
There are 11 candidates battling to become the next MP for Gorton and Denton in Greater Manchester.
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MVP 'would love' Cameron to be Taylor's final opponent
Chantelle Cameron's promoters say they "would love" for the Brit to be Katie Taylor's opponent in the legendary Irish fighter's final professional contest later this year.
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Prospects to watch in the WBC: From the high school son of a former MLB All-Star to the next Mets ace
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is loaded with household names, but also some MLB stars of tomorrow.
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Will drivers still make a difference in F1 in 2026?
Have F1's new rules damaged its status as the ultimate challenge? Andrew Benson assesses what the drivers are having to do differently and whether skill still matters.
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Country diary: A tale of two oak trees | Paul Evans
The Marches, Shropshire: Our ancestors were captivated by how browsing by elk and bison affected tree growth. Now I am too by the human version – coppicingOn the lane that runs below Old Oswestry h...
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How higher gold prices are affecting zakat calculations this Ramadan
Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam, intended to purify wealth and promote economic equality.
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Boulter into Merida Open quarters after Osorio walkover
Katie Boulter recorded her seventh straight win on the WTA Tour as Camila Osorio retired from their Merida Open clash.
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Ramadan in Iraq’s Mosul: Living traditions between past and present
Mosul revives Ramadan traditions, markets and storytelling as worship, games and charity return after years of war.
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TV tonight: moving film about the Dunblane massacre 30 years on
How parents campaigned to ban handguns after the 1996 shooting. Plus, a coffin arrives in Dragons’ Den. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4March marks the 30th anniversary of the murder...
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Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows
Israeli forces blocked Palestinian ambulances while a 14-year-old lay bleeding for at least 45 minutes.
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What a Gorton byelection win would mean for Reform, Greens and Labour
Polls put seat in three-way dead heat with Labour facing threats from Reform and Green party in once safe seatThe Gorton and Denton byelection is the biggest electoral test yet for Keir Starmer bef...
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A deafening nuclear fusion reactor: why you wouldn’t want to hear the sun
Sunrise is a majestic spectacle – but we should be grateful for the miles of vacuum between us and the starDawn on a still morning is a majestic spectacle, as sunlight spills silently across the la...
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‘Magic beneath the surface’: pioneering geothermal plant launched in Cornwall
A new mini power station and lithium extraction facility near Redruth are set to bolster green energy and create jobsJust outside the perimeter fence stand the hulking remains of grand stone engine...
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Hong Kong appeals court overturns Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction
Surprise ruling comes weeks after the media mogul was convicted and jailed for 20 years on national security charges.
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President Emmanuel Macron’s Cultural Legacy At Risk After Louvre Chief Resigns
President Emmanuel Macron giving a speech last year at the Louvre, in front of the Mona Lisa.
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The Gorton and Denton By-Election Comes at a Bad Time for Keir Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain at a Labour campaign event on Monday ahead of the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester, England.
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One Nation, an Anti-Immigration Party in Australia, Rises in Polls After Bondi Massacre
Pauline Hanson, the leader of the One Nation party, at a rally in Brisbane, Australia, last month. She has long argued that Australia needs to curb what she calls “mass migration.”
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Starmer faces high-stakes battle as Greens and Reform vie for Manchester seat
Tight by-election result expected in former Labour stronghold of Gorton and Denton
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UK government debt sales set to fall for first time in four years
Big banks forecast £247bn of gilt issuance in coming fiscal year amid chancellor’s drive to rein in borrowing
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UK house prices ‘bunching’ to avoid mansion tax
Buyers and sellers are already pricing homes under new thresholds
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‘A devastating force’: how recent Mediterranean storms turned to tragedies
Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destructionFor Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain, it was the fear that arose when wate...
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Can degrowth save the climate? – podcast
Since the 1960s, global GDP has been rapidly rising and living standards have reached record highs. But something else has been rocketing up too – carbon emissions. For years, scientists and econom...
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Look to Italy to see how the dangerous idea of ‘remigration’ is taking root in Europe | David Broder
To even be talking about this drastic deportation policy is a sign the far right is winning. In Italy, it’s more than just talkMeeting Tommy Robinson earlier this month, the French anti-immigration...
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Scrubs review – daft gags and volcanic fury bring the medical sitcom back from the dead
Fans of the hit noughties series will be delighted to see the original cast back at Sacred Heart hospital. But this reboot isn’t afraid to move with the times Bill Lawrence is on a tear. This is th...
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Inside the $265mn war over who writes America’s AI rules
Silicon Valley rivals in spending blitz for control of Congress and state capitols
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Easy Virtue review – Trevor Nunn brings back Noël Coward’s divorce dramedy in high style
Arts theatre, Cambridge Marital uncoupling may not be the social taboo it was in the 1920s, but this sumptuous revival delivers timeless pathos with the witty barbs‘What’s the use of arguing and bi...
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A Deal or War? Crucial Talks to Begin Between U.S. and Iran
A large billboard depicting missiles in Tehran in 2024. While nuclear enrichment is being discussed this week, Iran’s missile program is not currently on the table.
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Trump's surgeon general nominee makes her case in confirmation hearing
President Trump's pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, is a wellness influencer who is aligned with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She made her case before a Senate committee Wednesday.
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Trump administration cuts some Medicaid funding to Minnesota alleging fraud
President Trump says Vice President Vance will lead a "war on fraud" to root out corruption in places like Minnesota. Vance announced cuts to some Medicaid funding to the state Wednesday.
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Crowded Democratic field could give GOP an opening in California governor's race
In California, the two candidates with the most votes in the primary advance to the general election, regardless of party. That's an issue for Democrats who have nine major candidates for governor.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility
Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid interested in Arsenal's Gabriel
Real Madrid have their eye on Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães, and Chelsea remain keen on Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Trump says lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be removed from US
US President Donald Trump lashed out at two congresswomen after their protests during his State of the Union address.
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Third victim dies week after shooting at R.I. rink
A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week claimed a third victim, authorities said Wednesday.
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Iran, US set to hold talks as Trump threatens force, imposes sanctions
Iran's top diplomat arrives in Geneva as US announces new sanctions on vessels linked to Tehran's oil trade.
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US 'suitcase murderer' deported from Bali after 11 years in jail
The 33-year-old will still face federal charges in the US and is due to appear in court on Thursday.
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff: This isn’t our first SaaSpocalypse
Salesforce reported a solid year-end earnings and then pulled out all the stops to ward. off more talk of the death of its business to AI.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court imposes steep sentences for Marielle Franco murder
The shooting of Franco, an activist, raised questions about political violence and corruption in Brazil's government.
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‘Rest in power, Power’: Wu-Tang Clan collaborator Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dead at 52
Wu-Tang members pay tribute to Grant with GZA saying ‘His passing is a profound loss’ and Method Man posting ‘I am not okay’Oliver “Power” Grant, a close affiliate and early backer of the hip-hop c...
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Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 46 as rescuers continue search
Emergency workers continue to search for missing residents of towns reeling from recent floods.
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Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,463
These are the key developments from day 1,463 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Shot in school uniform: BBC reveals police order led to Gen Z protest killings
New evidence reveals what happened when 19 people were shot dead in Kathmandu last September.
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Gushwork bets on AI search for customer leads — and early results are emerging
Gushwork has raised $9 million in a seed round led by SIG and Lightspeed. The startup has seen early customer traction from AI search tools like ChatGPT.
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Ukraine Is Losing the War
With Moscow pressing its advantage, Kyiv should trade land for peace.