Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-02-27

Neil Sedaka, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do singer and pop song hitmaker, dies aged 86

Musician died after being rushed to hospital in Los Angeles on Friday, with his family remembering him as a ‘true rock and roll legend’ and ‘inspiration to millions’Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwrit...

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OpenAI fires employee for using confidential info on prediction markets

The company said such trades violates its internal company policies about using confidential information for personal gain.

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Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeat

The home secretary is to double down on plans for Danish-style restrictions on asylum seekers.

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Derby points record was 'hanging over our heads' - Edwards

Wolves head coach Rob Edwards admits the prospect of ending the season with fewer points than record-holders Derby County was "hanging over their heads," and believes his side will have more confid...

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Wolves beat Aston Villa to avoid Premier League-low points record

Watch highlights as Wolves dent Aston Villa's Champions League qualificaiton hopes with a 2-0 home win, ensuring they better the worst Premier League points tally set by Derby County.

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Neil Sedaka, Singing Craftsman of Memorable Pop Songs, Dies at 86

Neil Sedaka performing onstage in London in 1977. He intersected in his career with a remarkably diverse array of musicians.

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These Deals Can Have You Zipping Around on a New E-Scooter This Spring

With spring just around the corner, now's the smart time to snag an electric scooter.

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Iris Cantor, Philanthropist and Art Collector, Dies at 95

Iris Cantor in 2001. A former model and stockbroker, she joined the bond brokerage firm Cantor Fitzgerald in 1967 and later married the founder, B. Gerald Cantor.

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Wolves stun third-placed Villa to overhaul Derby points record

The Premier League's bottom club Wolves stunned third-placed Aston Villa with a 2-0 win at Molineux thanks to goals from Joao Gomes and Rodrigo Gomes.

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Trump Moves to Ban Anthropic From the US Government

President Donald Trump’s sudden order comes after the Defense Department pressured Anthropic to drop restrictions on how its AI can be used by the military.

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Project Warrior: How Paramount beat Netflix in $110bn battle for Warner

Ellison father and son viewed deal as a matter of survival to compete with tech giants that now dominate Hollywood

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Sondra Lee Dies at 97; Originated Roles in ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!’

Sondra Lee in 1951. She came to public attention in 1954, when the influential choreographer and director Jerome Robbins cast her as the Native American princess Tiger Lily in his musical version o...

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Trump to cut Anthropic from government contracts in six months

US president delays move against leading AI start-up in feud over military use of the technology

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Crowd boos as tennis player controversially loses match for time violation

A controversial moment during the Mexican Open saw Terence Atmane lose his match to Miomir Kecmanovic for a time violation.

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Ukraine claws back southern territory as Russia’s war enters fifth year

Ukraine made limited territorial gains in December and February, highlighting weaknesses in Russian offensive ability.

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Near-blind Rohingya refugee found dead after border patrol release

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly-blind Rohingya refugee, was found dead days after US Border Patrol agents released him.

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'Baz said play like Sehwag' - an England win that felt like the good times

England's win over New Zealand felt a return to the good times under Brendon McCullum but there are only so many times you can go to the well, writes Matthew Henry.

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What's an E-Bike? California Wants You to Know

Cities want to stop kids from getting hurt. A lawmaker thinks warning them away from legal gray-area “e-motos” could help.

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Why did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show hit a nerve?

Bad Bunny as a case study in global relevance and diaspora power.

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Swansea council launches legal action against WRU over proposed Cardiff sale

The council says it will continue fighting on behalf of the Ospreys and rugby supporters across Wales.

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Pakistan, Afghanistan release conflicting death tolls amid ‘open war’

Pakistan and Afghanistan are disputing death tolls from their cross-border attacks.

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Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: What’s actually at stake?

Anthropic and the Pentagon are clashing over AI use in autonomous weapons and surveillance, raising high-stakes questions about national security, corporate control, and who sets the rules for mili...

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OpenAI Fires an Employee for Prediction Market Insider Trading

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are big business, and some Big Tech employees are testing boundaries by making trades based on insider knowledge.

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Ahmed 'ups the ante' and 'adds value' in dream T20 World Cup debut

Rehan Ahmed was hailed for upping the ante in a match‑winning performance that saw England pull off a thrilling victory over New Zealand at the T20 World Cup.

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Green MP cancels plumbing jobs after by-election win

New Green MP Hannah Spencer has apologised to clients for having to cancel jobs after by-election win.

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Israel’s top court allows aid groups facing Gaza ban to continue working

The Supreme Court ruling comes after Israel said it would ban 37 aid groups from Gaza for failing to follow new rules.

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Nomadic art haven opens in Qatar’s desert

A new art exhibition in a tent in the middle of the Qatari desert offers visitors a new way to experience creativity.

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ChatGPT reaches 900M weekly active users

OpenAI shared the new numbers as part of its announcement that it has raised $110 billion in private funding.

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Starmer hits out at ‘extremes’ of left and right after historic Green by-election victory

Prime minister facing demands from senior colleagues that he should be ‘braver’ and less gloomy

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Green party’s Gorton and Denton win is wake-up call Labour needed to hear

Labour billed it as ‘two-horse race’ with Reform, but Green candidate Hannah Spencer’s media campaign, and authenticity, won the dayFrom the outset of the Gorton and Denton byelection, Labour strat...

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Private schools lose legal challenge over VAT changes

A group of low-fee paying private schools have challenged the government's removal of the VAT exemption.

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Residents describe panic as Pakistan attacks Afghanistan in ‘open war’

Residents of Kabul, Afghanistan are cleaning up broken glass and describing how they tried to run to safety.

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Pete Hegseth, Maga’s man at the Pentagon

Trump’s defence secretary is on the front lines of the culture wars — but can he lead the US in a battle against Iran?

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Has Trump’s trade strategy lost leverage?

A Supreme Court setback on tariffs challenges Trump's protectionist trade strategy.

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups

Pakistan must beat already-eliminated Sri Lanka by a handsome margin if they are to progress to T20 World Cup semifinal.

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The Guardian view on Gorton and Denton: a warning shot across Labour’s bows | Editorial

Hannah Spencer’s win was more than protest. It signalled that Labour’s moral language and coalition are up for grabs in its safest terrainThe Greens have every reason to celebrate their victory in...

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Labour MPs demand Starmer change direction after humiliating byelection loss

The Green candidate, Hannah Spencer, overturned a 13,000 Labour majority to win the Gorton and Denton seatKeir Starmer is facing an ultimatum from his own party to change direction or see a leaders...

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Reform defends choice of Matthew Goodwin as its by-election candidate

Divisive former academic came second to the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer in the Gorton and Denton by-election

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Röhl and O'Neill's 'War of Words' ahead of Old Firm clash!

In the build-up to Old Firm games, we’ve become used to our usual routine: widespread panic at dropped points, outrage at refereeing decisions, and club statement warfare.

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Jacks & Ahmed carry England to another thrilling win

England take real momentum into the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed secure a gripping four-wicket victory over New Zealand.

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Ahmed and Jacks rally to lead England to thrilling win over New Zealand

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks lead England to an unlikely four-wicket win over New Zealand in a nail-biting finish at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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'Breath of fresh air' Lindsay backed for NI job

Northern Ireland midfielder Nadene Caldwell backs Kris Lindsay to take the manager's job permanently after impressing players in camp before their opening two World Cup qualifiers

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AI music generator Suno hits 2M paid subscribers and $300M in annual recurring revenue

Suno lets users create music using natural language prompts, making it possible for people with little experience to generate audio with little effort.

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Greens win Gorton and Denton: is this a turning point for UK politics? – The Latest

The Green Party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gordon and Denton byelection in a major blow to Keir Starmer. Hannah Spencer, a local plumber, was elected as the party’s first MP in northe...

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Perplexity’s new Computer is another bet that users need many AI models

Perplexity Computer, in the company’s words, "unifies every current AI capability into a single system."

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Ahmed stars on T20 World Cup debut as England rally to beat New Zealand

Rehan Ahmed starred with bat and ball on his T20 World Cup debut as England guaranteed top spot in their pool with a four-wicket win over New Zealand that leaves their opponents sweating on a semi-...

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England keep Pakistan T20 World Cup hopes alive by beating New Zealand

England seal top spot in Group 2 at T20 World Cup in Super Eights stage with four-wicket win against New Zealand.

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Rachel Reeves ‘to give go-ahead’ for £1bn military helicopter deal

Report says chancellor to sign contract with Italy’s Leonardo, saving 3,000 manufacturing jobs at Yeovil factoryRachel Reeves is to approve a £1bn deal to build military helicopters in Yeovil, savi...

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NASA’s Home for Experimental Flight Advances Aeronautics Mission

Nestled in the Mojave Desert, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, pushes the boundaries of flight to advance the agency’s aeronautics mission. This is where Chuck Yeager...

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Were Duterte’s Speeches Orders to Kill or Hyperbole?

Outside the International Criminal Court this week. Hearings have drawn critics and supporters of Rodrigo Duterte, who as president of the Philippines ordered a brutal crackdown on drugs.

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Wales 'grateful' to have Fishlock on board

Carrie Jones says Wales' players are grateful to have Jess Fishlock in the dressing room as they head into their Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.

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Iran says US must drop ‘excessive demands’ in nuclear negotiations

Iranian foreign minister emphasizes seriousness and realism as key to successful negotiations with the United States.

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Loyalty to Trump matters in GOP Senate primary in North Carolina

Many GOP primary voters in North Carolina say they want a candidate who will support the president after Sen. Thom Tillis chose not to seek reelection following disagreements with President Trump.

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Employees at Google and OpenAI support Anthropic’s Pentagon stand in open letter

While Anthropic has an existing partnership with the Pentagon, the AI company has remained firm that its technology not be used for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weaponry.

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Defensive munition shortages to shape any US attack on Iran

US and Israel burned through interceptors at an unprecedented rate during last year’s 12-day war

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RPO/Edusei/Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha review – the makings of a classic Strauss

Cadogan Hall, LondonSouth African soprano Rangwanasha proved she is the real deal in a performance of Strauss’s Four Last Songs that’s let down by the RPO’s oddly pinched, poorly tuned backing‘We’r...

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OpenAI vows safety policy changes after Tumbler Ridge shooting

The tech firm has been criticised for not reporting the suspect's ChatGPT account to police despite it being flagged internally due to concerns over content.

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Iran’s Students Are Protesting Again. Here’s Why.

An image taken from social media on Monday shows students gathering for an anti-government rally at the women-only Al Zahra University in Tehran.

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Spencer’s victory speech an object lesson in grace while Reform’s man rages | John Crace

Matt Goodwin claimed cheating, Labour’s Gorton candidate quickly fled, Keir was tin-eared and Kemi brought the comedyIt could have been a flash of arrogance. Hubris for the ages. On Thursday mornin...

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Zack Polanski's unusual path to becoming Green Party leader

Zack Polanski has led the Greens to their first Westminster by-election victory, just six months after taking over the party.

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‘That is incredible!’ | Phillips takes stunner to remove Bethell!

New Zealand fielder Glenn Phillips takes this stunner to remove Jacob Bethell!

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Welsh elections a choice between culture or ignorance, Plaid leader says

Rhun ap Iorwerth tells party conference Labour and Tories ‘slipping away’ and Reform UK is main threatThe leader of Plaid Cymru has claimed the Welsh parliament elections in May will be a straight...

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Reform and Tories report ‘family voting’ allegations to watchdog

Nigel Farage says his party was victim of ‘cheating’ in Gorton and Denton byelection, although Manchester council says no issues were reportedReform UK and the Conservatives have asked the election...

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Condé Nast CEO says AI is a ‘death blow’ to Google search

Roger Lynch says publisher of Vogue and The New Yorker increased revenue last year with subscription growth

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Wall Street Has AI Psychosis

A “thought experiment” about the impacts of AI sent stocks tumbling earlier this week. It’s probably going to keep happening.

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'He's broken pixels!' Extraordinary six from Brook crashes into stadium screen

Harry Brook hits a humongous six for England against New Zealand, as the ball flies over square leg and into the stadium screen at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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Making a statement, Hannah Spencer’s ‘gross green’ is a political and TikTok winner

Green party’s victorious Gorton and Denton byelection candidate taps into the colour meme of the moment with her chartreuse waistcoatUK politics live – latest updatesOf course the Green candidate w...

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The Hallé Presents … Jonny Greenwood review – everything in its right place, almost

Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterThe Radiohead guitarist joined the orchestra for the premiere of his rather formless Violin Concerto – but other repertoire was gripping, and showed off a world-class st...

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Arrests after flares thrown in Forest's Europa League match

Police say they received reports of flares being thrown from the away end and arrested three people.

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Bruno Mars: The Romantic review – you’re better off listening to the songs he’s blatantly imitating

(Atlantic)Harking back to Oye Como Va, Move On Up and other 20th-century classics, Mars’s homages are beautifully performed but bereft of new ideasIt is 10 years since Bruno Mars last released a so...

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‘Like it’s 2024 again’: Trump takes centre stage in 2026 midterm elections

With control of Congress in the balance, officials say the president plans to campaign as if he were 'on the ballot'.

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Is the US negotiating with Iran or preparing to strike?

Iran and the US begin new nuclear talks as Washington builds up forces in the region.

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'Obnoxious' AI chatbot talked about its mother, customers say

Australian supermarket giant Woolworths tweaks its AI-powered assistant after users said it gave them the "ick".

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Dóra Maurer obituary

Hungarian artist and teacher whose avant-garde works ranged from painting and photography to performanceTalking to the Art Newspaper in 2019, Dóra Maurer made a surprising claim. Her work, she told...

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'You're joking!' - Buttler's 'miserable run' continues with two-ball duck

Jos Buttler's struggles continue at the T20 World Cup as the England batter is caught behind for a two-ball duck against New Zealand, making it five consecutive innings without reaching double figu...

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Having romped into third place in Gorton and Denton, Labour is celebrating its success with a word salad | Marina Hyde

Got battered at the polls? No problem. Just act like voters want more of what you’re selling – not considerably lessAs David Lammy put it on Thursday in a dispatch from Gorton and Denton: “Only Lab...

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Henry Zeffman: Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay

The party's historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.

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Tell us what Pokémon means to you

As Pokémon turns 30, we would like to hear what the franchise means to youIt is 30 years since the game Pocket Monsters was released for the Nintendo Game Boy in Japan. Many more video games, tradi...

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Falcons asst fired amid sex assault investigation

The Atlanta Falcons dismissed LaTroy Lewis from his role as assistant defensive line coach Friday after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him, the team announced.

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NFL salary cap hits new high of $301.2M in 2026

The NFL salary cap has topped $300 million for the first time in league history, landing at $301.2 million for 2026.

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NASA Adds Mission to Artemis Lunar Program, Updates Architecture

As part of a Golden Age of exploration and discovery, NASA announced Friday the agency is increasing its cadence of missions under the Artemis program to achieve the national objective of returning...

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Brook smashes LED screen with MASSIVE six!

Harry Brook smashed an LED screen with this massive six against New Zealand.

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How do Man City's Muslim players adapt to Ramadan and what help do they get?

Muslims around the world are currently observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, including professional footballers, so how do Manchester City help their players?

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Appeal court rejects latest challenge to adding VAT to UK private school fees

Parents opposing plans told they can home school their children if they object to sending them to state schoolsThe court of appeal has rejected the latest challenge to the addition of VAT to privat...

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US tech stocks head for worst month in almost a year over AI jitters

Fears about US-Iran conflict deepen sell-off as oil price jumps

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Top Gs Like Me review – dark comedy sees Andrew Tate-style influencer tackling wrestlers, health gurus and sexual assault

Royal & Derngate, NorthamptonEmerging playwright Samson Hawkins takes on toxic influencers in an exuberantly directed drama with echoes of TV’s AdolescenceThe audience enters through a graffiti...

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Last 24 hours to get TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 tickets at the lowest rates of the year

The lowest rates of the year for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end after today. Prices go up at 11:59 p.m. PT. Don't miss connecting with 10,000 founders, investors, and operators, and key takeaways from...

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Smear Campaigns Against Gaza’s Doctors

Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen Aboujabal looks at how smear campaigns are being used to discredit Palestinian health workers.

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Legal challenge over plan to use East Sussex army camp as asylum housing dismissed

Judge rules that Crowborough residents cannot challenge a decision before it has been formally madeA residents’ group has lost its high court challenge against a Home Office decision to use an army...

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Firhill to host final between Caley Thistle & Raith Rovers live on BBC

Partick Thistle's Wyre Stadium at Firhill is chosen to host the KDM Evolution Trophy final between Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Raith Rovers live on BBC Alba.

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After Zomato, Deepinder Goyal returns with a $54M brain-monitoring bet

Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal's new wearable startup Temple has raised $54 million in a friends-and-family round at a post-money valuation of about $190 million.

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Five key takeaways from the Gorton and Denton byelection

The night saw a big win for the Greens, disappointment for Reform and landmark losses for Labour and the ToriesThe Green party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection,...

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MLS' Sullivan, 16, gets 1st goals, U.S. record

Hailed as the MLS' teen soccer sensation, 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan delivered an American scoring record with his first professional goals for the Philadelphia Union.

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Israeli settlers violently attack foreign ‘solidarity activists’

Israeli settlers attacked a 71-year-old foreign woman and 51-year-old foreign man in the occupied West Bank.

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Ahmed strikes with his very FIRST delivery at a T20 World Cup!

Rehan Ahmed strikes with his very first delivery at a T20 World Cup, picking up the wicket of Rachin Ravindra.

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OpenAI raises $110B in one of the largest private funding rounds in history

The new funding consists of a $50 billion investment from Amazon as well as $30 billion each from Nvidia and SoftBank, against a $730 billion valuation.

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Big Tech workers press bosses to back Anthropic in Pentagon clash

Amazon, Google and Microsoft staff urge their executives to adopt tough AI guardrails and refuse any defence contracts

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The Elocution of Benjamin Franklin review – Simon Burke is extraordinary in this timely queer classic

Belvoir St theatre, Sydney Actor deploys range and comedic skill in this gripping one-man show, which caused a sensation when it premiered in 1976 – and remains relevant todayGet our weekend cultur...

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‘Index of Repression:’ documents 964 anti-Palestinian cases in the UK

The European Legal Support Center says it’s verified nearly a thousand cases of “anti-Palestinian repression” in the UK.

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‘We defeated the parties of billionaire donors’: Hannah Spencer’s victory speech

‘We don’t have to fight dirty to fight for change,’ said Green party’s new MP after Gorton and Denton byelection winUK politics live – latest updatesHannah Spencer, a local plumber and Green party...

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A Thing of Beauty review – Imogen Stubbs electrifies as grilled Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl

Tabard theatre, LondonThe actor shines as Hitler’s favourite film director, who flirts and finagles her way through a fictional interview with an alcoholic, philandering journalist hiding his own s...

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OpenAI secures up to $110bn in record funding deal

Sam Altman’s $730bn start-up restocks its war chest for battle with Anthropic and Google

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New Zealand players in STITCHES as National Anthem plays at wrong speed!

New Zealand players in STITCHES as their National Anthem was played at the wrong speed!

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Starmer says he will fight on after by-election defeat to Greens

The result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - has renewed criticism of Sir Keir's leadership from Labour MPs.

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What we know about clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have escalated to strikes on Kabul and other cities.

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Lynx could return to Scotland’s forests – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?

With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs would be affectedCould lynx, the elusive wild cat driven to extinction in Britain more than 1000...

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Scorecard: England vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup

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Prem relegation scrapped from 2026-27 season

The Prem aims to expand to 12 teams by 2029-30, but new entrants will be judged on a range of criteria, rather than winning promotion on the pitch.

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South Korea opens the door to let Google Maps operate fully

After years of appeals, Google has finally won approval to export high-precision geographic information out of South Korea and provide proper Google Maps services in the country, including walking...

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INCREDIBLE scenes in Las Vegas as fans build up to huge Super League match!

Thousands of fans congregated on Fremont Street in Las Vegas in the build up to Hull KR vs Leeds Rhinos. Watch the match live on Sky Sports on Saturday February 28 from 11pm.

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Mets to start righty Peralta in opener vs. Pirates

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says the team is planning to start newly acquired Freddy Peralta on the mound for New York's March 26 season opener against the the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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A Spider-Man Universe without Spider-Man is completely pointless. Why won’t Sony sling him in?

Six movies in, the series about characters linked to the web-slinger is looking ever ropier. More are on the way – but with no sign of the obvious way refresh the franchiseThe old adage goes that t...

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IndyCar 2026: Power's reclamation, Schumacher's rehabilitation, Palou's quest for history

Will Power is in new surroundings, Mick Schumacher is stateside and Álex Palou is chasing history. Here's what to watch in IndyCar in 2026.

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‘You’re sweet – and I’m old!’: Billy Porter and Sam Morrison on teaming up for a comedy about love and death

The Emmy-winning singer and actor was so struck by the standup’s autobiographical one-man show Sugar Daddy that he signed on as producer. The pair discuss ‘bears’, blood sugar and bridging the divi...

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‘I’m fully prepared for our dystopian future!’ Holliday Grainger on AI, firearms training and The Capture

As the actor’s hi-tech conspiracy thriller returns for a third series, she spills the beans on her worst stunt injury – and why the police are now ‘dressing like the cops on the telly’You’ll never...

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I saw how the Greens channelled voters’ anger – and fused it with hope. That’s why they won in Gorton and Denton | Owen Jones

Starmer called the byelection a battle for the nation’s soul. This result shows Labour has lost that – and I think it will lose much moreIt wasn’t even close. The scale of victory of the Green part...

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England face New Zealand in T20 World Cup Super 8s LIVE!

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Tracey Emin’s lust for life, gaudy Egyptian treasure and Don McCullin hits 90 – the week in art

Emin reminds us of the deep power of art, Ramses II parades his megalomaniac gold and Rose Wylie’s witty paintings finally get their due – all in your weekly dispatchTracey Emin: A Second LifeThe m...

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NBA awards update: Why Cunningham, Wembanyama are the bets to make for MVP

Andre Snellings looks at the NBA awards races and explains which ones to bet on, and which to avoid entirely.

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James Webb reveals a barred spiral galaxy shockingly early in the Universe

Astronomers have spotted what may be one of the universe’s earliest barred spiral galaxies — a striking cosmic structure forming just 2 billion years after the Big Bang. The galaxy, COSMOS-74706, d...

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Wardley vs Dubois: Everything you need to know!

Sky Sports Boxing's Andy Scott details everything you need to know about the the WBO heavyweight world title showdown between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois in May.

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Pakistan defence minister says country in 'open war' with Afghanistan after strikes

The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.

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US citizens’ support for Israel at historic low over Gaza genocide: Poll

Backing for Israel hits historic nadir, with 41% now sympathizing more with Palestinians, Gallup poll reveals.

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Green win shows progressive voters are now voting against Labour as well as Reform

Gorton and Denton byelection shatters Labour strategy of neglecting its core base while focusing on Reform defectorsUK politics live – latest updatesThe Gorton and Denton byelection produced Labour...

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A lost moon may have created Titan and Saturn’s rings

Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may have been born in a colossal cosmic crash. New research suggests Titan formed when two older moons slammed together hundreds of millions of years ago—an event so v...

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Add to playlist: the cliche-correcting medieval music of Idrîsî Ensemble and the week’s best new tracks

The group reimagines Corsica’s ancient music for modern female voices with fresh spiky arrangements that remain heavy with the pain of the pastFrom London via Corsica/OccitaniaRecommended if you li...

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Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

A mission to grow plants in the desert; a potato’s adventures; a film-maker’s dreams; wartime bravery; a feminist fantasy and moreThe Wonder by Tom Percival, Simon & Schuster, £12.99Daniel’s we...

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Huxe Will Give You a Personalized, Daily Audio Summary Powered by AI

The app reads your email inbox and your meeting calendar, then gives you a short audio summary. It can help you spend less time scrolling, but of course, there are privacy drawbacks to consider.

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Watch: How victory for the Green Party unfolded

Labour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place.

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Brigitte Bardot tribute at the César awards greeted with boos

A shout of ‘racist’ could also be heard during the segment at France’s version of the OscarsA tribute to Brigitte Bardot at the Césars, France’s version of the Oscars, on Thursday was greeted with...

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An election that shakes up British politics

The Greens’ victory is a crushing blow for Sir Keir Starmer

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F1 driver Doohan says armed men confronted him in Miami after death threats

Australia's Jack Doohan says received death threats before being dropped by F1 team Alpine, six races into last season.

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Iron outperforms rare metals in stunning chemistry advance

Researchers at Nagoya University have created a more efficient iron-based photocatalyst that could reduce the need for rare and expensive metals in advanced chemistry. Unlike earlier designs, the n...

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‘The river won’: how campaigners in Brazilian Amazon stopped privatisation of waterway

Local river defenders force U-turn by occupying grain terminal operated by one of US powerhouses of world trade“A victory for life.” That was the triumphal message from Indigenous campaigners in th...

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Ultrahuman bets on redesigned smart ring to win back U.S. market after Oura dispute

Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro promises 15-day battery life and a $479 price tag as the wearables maker expands its health-tech push.

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Nine-dart hero Rock can be world champion - Bunting

Premier League Night Four winner Stephen Bunting says Northern Ireland's Josh Rock, who threw a nine-darter in front of his home crowd at the SSE Arena, has the ability to become world champion one...

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At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

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In a New War, Would Israel Run Out of Missile Interceptors?

Israeli air defense systems were activated to intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv in June.

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Google Maps wins access to one of last countries where app does not work

South Korea lifts data restriction that has prevented US tech group from providing navigation services

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Scientists turn methane into medicine in stunning breakthrough

Scientists have unveiled a breakthrough way to turn natural gas—long burned as fuel—into valuable chemical building blocks for medicines and other high-demand products. By designing a clever iron-b...

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Indian court clears former Delhi chief minister of corruption charges

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March 2024, weeks before India's general election, and spent months in jail.

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‘It’s good music, not a guilty pleasure’: how Bruno Mars embraced cheese to become pop’s most popular star

He gets more streams than Taylor Swift or Bad Bunny, thanks to a shamelessly corny and cannily timeless style. Close collaborators and industry experts explain his secretSixteen years since his sug...

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South Sudan at risk of ‘return to full-scale war’, UN warns

UN report warns of 'escalating atrocity risks' amid renewed fighting and widespread impunity over abuses.

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Hungary Plays the Spoiler in Europe, as Orban Seeks Votes at Home

Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary in Budapest last month.

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Hungary Plays the Spoiler in Europe, as Orban Seeks Votes at Home

Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary in Budapest last month.

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Growing pains: Industry has shown that bigger isn’t always better

The fourth season of TV’s once underrated drama has maxed out on everything – sex, nastiness, nihilism – and it’s been a major miscalculationThere’s a lot of talk about growth on Industry, the hit...

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Fighting Wildfires Could Soon Get Harder

A wildfire this month in Chubut Province, Argentina. Different parts of the world have historically had different fire seasons, allowing regions to rotate resources.

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Watching Watership Down on acid with Bez: Shaun Ryder releases new memoir 24 Hour Party Person

Happy Mondays frontman says forthcoming book will include bullet-dodging scrapes in Jamaica and New York as well as ‘bust-ups and benders’ with his bandsHappy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun...

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Speed Dates is no feeble full-motion video game – it’s a bold art film | Dominik Diamond

With original dialogue in Turkish, this shuffling of potential partners in a sequence of meaningless encounters ranks with the finest auteur moviesI spent Valentine’s Day not with my wife but with...

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Ben Markovits: ‘I used to think any book concerned with people falling in love can’t be very good’

The British-American author on arguing about Jane Austen, the joys of Jerome K Jerome, and revising his opinion of Philip RothMy earliest reading memory I used to read Donald Sobol’s Encyclop...

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Data Broker Breaches Fueled Nearly $21 Billion in Identity-Theft Losses

A report copublished by WIRED sparked a probe into opt-out pages hidden by data brokers. Now congressional Democrats say breaches tied to the industry have cost people tens of billions of dollars.

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Green Party wins UK by-election in blow to Labour, PM Starmer

Progressive Greens win closely-watched election in one-time Labour stronghold, while right-wing Reform comes second.

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From plumber to Parliament, the Green Party's new MP

Spencer marked her victory by apologising to customers for potentially having to cancel work due to her Westminster move.

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MIT study finds Earth’s first animals were likely ancient sea sponges

Scientists at MIT have found compelling chemical evidence that Earth’s earliest animals were likely ancient sea sponges. Hidden inside rocks over 541 million years old are rare molecular “fingerpri...

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Lala Lala: Heaven 2 review – brooding alt-popper fights the urge to run

(Sub Pop)Lillie West’s fourth album is a hazy, mid-tempo meditation on escape that gets stuck in a numbing mid-tempo mode – though there is a gorgeous moment of releaseOver fidgety, impatient keys,...

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'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brink

Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears.

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Celebrations, selfies and crowdsurfing: Greens relish seismic night in British politics

Optimism and quiet confidence gave way to jubilation with party’s historic victory in Gorton and Denton byelection UK politics live – latest updatesWhen the result dropped soon after, it would be o...

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All you need to know about Netball Super League 2026

London Pulse start as defending champions as the Netball Super League returns. Learn about kit pioneers, new faces, new venues, and find out how to watch the action on BBC Sport.

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Anti-Reform voters sidestep Labour in historic contest

Fear of Farage is mobilising voters, but frustration with government means Britons will find alternative beneficiaries

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Preorder Google’s Newest Phone and Get a Free $100 Gift Card

If you’re planning on upgrading to the newest midrange Pixel phone, this deal is worth your while.

wired.com

Americans now sympathise with Palestinians more than Israelis, poll finds

Shift in opinion comes as Gaza tries to recover from Israel’s war against Hamas in the territory

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'I would never say that' - US Olympian on White House AI video

USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".

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Mass graves with 171 bodies found in eastern DR Congo: Report

A local governor says authorities found two mass graves in the outskirts of the eastern city of Uvira.

aljazeera.com

Rhodes stays in hunt, two off lead at Women's World Championship

England's Mimi Rhodes remains two shots off leader Auston Kim after the second round of the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore.

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What you said about my new ChatGPT investment adviser

Plenty of readers admit to using AI already; others have major concerns

ft.com

TEKKERS! Batsman saves wicket with impressive football skill!

Brian Bennett shows brilliant awareness to kick away the ball and save his wicket in Zimbabwe's T20 World Cup Super 8's match against India.

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Do the USWNT's up-and-comers really have a shot at the Women's World Cup roster?

The USWNT's roster for the SheBelieves Cup had eight players with six caps or less. Are these youngsters competing for World Cup spots?

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How the top QB signings will fit in 2026

The top 2026 recruits at each position have their new homes. Here's how their games will work.

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Week in wildlife: rescued dolphins, a white whale and a precious kākāpō chick

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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Teddies, toys and friendship bracelets: the film about the empty bedrooms of school shooting victims

An Oscar-nominated documentary that goes into the bedrooms of children killed in US school shootings hopes to drive home the reality of such tragedies. ‘I’ve never been so frightened,’ says its dir...

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The AI videos supercharging Russia's online disinformation campaigns

Security experts have warned that Western governments are poorly equipped to counter a new frontier of online disinformation.

bbc.com

Spurs in their Tudor era? Try our football history quiz

If new boss Igor can keep struggling Tottenham in the Premier League, he could become one of the most popular Tudors since the 1500s.

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‘The worst outcome’: Green triumph creates new peril for Labour

By-election result shows split in leftwing vote which could be replicated at May local elections

ft.com

RAMpocalypse Hits Global Tech

Tensions in the global tech market are rising as AI fuels unprecedented demand for memory chips.

aljazeera.com

Maduro seeks dismissal of charges, claims US blocked legal defence funds

President Maduro's lawyer said his client's right to legal counsel of choice has been denied by US government actions.

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NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, over/under bet for each team

As the NHL returns from the Olympic break, the rankings see big shifts beyond the top five.

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Who wins People's Puskás Award for world's best amateur goal of the year?

A sublime overhead kick, a long-range half-volley, and some exquisite control followed by a rabona.

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Pakistan strikes Kabul, declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan following clashe

Pakistan has struck Kabul and declared it’s in an ‘open war’ with Afghanistan. The fighting follows days of hostilities.

aljazeera.com

'Family voting' concerns raised by election observers in Gorton and Denton

The officer responsible for running the by-election said no reports of family voting were made by polling station staff.

bbc.com

Plaid valued at $8B in employee share sale

The new valuation is a 31% increase from $6.1 billion Plaid reached in April.

techcrunch.com

Harnoncourt: Mendelssohn, Wagner, Schumann album review – revelatory readings from the late revolutionary

European Chamber Orchestra/Harnoncourt/Urmana(Sony)This 1999 live recording captures the late conductor’s radical ear in bracing Mendelssohn, gossamer Wagner and a luminous Liebestod – from Violeta...

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Ancient by Luke Barley review – the secret history of Britain’s woodlands

A former ranger tells the story of how the UK’s forests intimately shaped – and were shaped by – its peopleIt may not sit well with the politicians who now seek to govern it, but Britain has always...

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How extreme weather is leaving thousands of homes uninsurable

In this week’s newsletter: The climate crisis is making insurance unaffordable for many – and it should worry all of us, even if we think we’re safe from floods, wildfires and hurricanes• Don’t get...

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Cadillac and Audi - the same ambition but two very different projects

Cadillac and Audi enter F1 with the ultimate goal of becoming world champions. Both know they have some way to go before achieving that aim.

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Stunning 3D maps reveal DNA is structured before life “switches on”

For decades, scientists believed a fertilized egg’s DNA began as a shapeless mass, only organizing itself once the embryo switched on its genes. But new research reveals that the genome is already...

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Chris Mason: 'This is a headache for the prime minister'

Chris Mason reports from Manchester on the Gorton and Denton by-election result.

bbc.com

TV tonight: high drama with the largest lion pride in the world

Brave film-makers follow big cats in Botswana. Plus: struggling to sleep? Denise Van Outen has some tips for you. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC TwoBack to Botswana’s Okavango delta, as...

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World reacts to eruption of fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Countries around the world are urging warring parties to show restraint.

aljazeera.com

Sir John Curtice: Greens' win means future of British politics is more uncertain than ever

Not only did Hannah Spencer become the first Green to win a by-election, she won it well.

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Firefighters in Sicily rescue 400 rare books from library after landslide

Landslide in Niscemi in January tore away entire slope of town and carved 4km chasmFirefighters in Sicily have rescued about 400 rare books from a library in Niscemi that hangs on the edge of a mud...

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Dirty Business, The Lady, Mandelson’s arrest – are they truth, ‘faction’ or just more drama? | Simon Jenkins

The latest rush of docudramas seems to suggest that anyone in the public eye must expect a degree of intrusion. But where does that end?Was that really Peter Mandelson getting into a police car on...

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Seals, shipwrecks and a screaming swallower: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 – in pictures

The annual competition draws thousands of entries from across the world and brings together images from below the water’s surface that show the diversity and challenges of subaquatic lifeAll photog...

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Brundle: Russell 'ready' for first F1 title challenge

George Russell is "ready" to fight for a first F1 world championship in the 2026 season, says Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle.

skysports.com

The end for long throws? New five-second time limit proposal on IFAB agenda

Football's lawmakers are expected to discuss the idea of a new five-second time limit for goal-kicks and throw-ins, which could put an end to the current long-throw trend in the Premier League.

skysports.com

Australian GP: UK schedule and how to watch on Sky

A new Formula 1 season is upon us and it could be the most unpredictable start to a new campaign in recent memory.

skysports.com

Israeli attacks on police sites kill five in southern, central Gaza

Hamas says latest attacks show Israel's 'blatant disregard for the efforts of mediators' and 'the Peace Council'.

aljazeera.com

Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza

President Prabowo Subianto is trying to expand Indonesia's global standing, but Indonesians question his role in Gaza.

aljazeera.com

Country diary: A wet walk is worth it for the spoonbills | Elizabeth-Jane Burnett

Isley Marsh, Devon: The birdlife is mostly staying still in the downpour, not least these large, striking waders that we’re lucky to have hereRain washes across the saltmarsh, numbing my lips and f...

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Starmer under pressure after Greens win Gorton and Denton by-election

Labour comes in third place in new blow to prime minister

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Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election, pushing Labour into third place

The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former Labour health minister Andrew Gwynne.

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Canadian PM Carney heads to India on ‘significant’ trip to consolidate ties

Carney's trip comes at a time when he's looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.

aljazeera.com

Scientists compared dinosaurs to mammals for decades but missed this key difference

Baby dinosaurs weren’t coddled like lion cubs or elephant calves—they were more like prehistoric latchkey kids. New research suggests that young dinosaurs quickly struck out on their own, forming k...

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Amid Rhetoric About Rupture With U.S., Finland Urges Calm

President Alexander Stubb of Finland, last year. Mr. Stubb says he recognizes that the world has changed, perhaps forever, and that Europe is not Washington’s priority.

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With a New Nigeria Refinery, Africa’s Richest Man Wants ‘to Rescue the Country’

Aliko Dangote at home in Lagos, Nigeria, last month.

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‘Everybody wants a bestie like this guy!’ Rush on rock’s most anticipated reunion – and its greatest bromance

After drummer Neil Peart died in 2020, many thought the Canadian prog legends would never reform. As they book a mammoth global tour, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson explain how their lifelong bond drew...

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Vanished review – even Kaley Cuoco can’t save this desperately daft mystery caper

With poor Sam Claflin virtually banished from screen, it’s up to the Big Bang Theory star to keep this woefully formulaic show afloat – and it’s a losing battleBuckle up, buttercups! Three hours of...

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Trump’s Foreign Policy: Resurrecting Empire

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, has been leading the Trump administration’s foreign policy.

nytimes.com

Economic nationalism is just getting started

Tariff wars may de-escalate but companies in the US and elsewhere are still expected to serve their country first

ft.com

Pentagon moves to build AI tools for China cyber operations

US holding talks with AI groups to identify vulnerabilities in Chinese networks and feed US war planning

ft.com

Power failure could undermine America’s AI ambitions

Spiralling electricity demand threatens to hold the US back in its technological race with China

ft.com

How China’s universities joined the global elite

Investment by Beijing has transformed the country’s institutions despite lingering questions about research quality and intellectual freedom

ft.com

Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan in ‘Open War’ Against Taliban Regime

A wounded Afghan woman at a hospital in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Friday, after she was injured overnight by a mortar shell that struck a camp of people near a border crossing with Pakistan.

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When money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit?

Palestinians in Gaza struggle to manage their daily lives amid shortage of cash caused by war.

aljazeera.com

Democrats strategizing on how to take back the House in upcoming midterm elections

Democrats are meeting this week to discuss their strategy to regain control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Green Party Defeats Labour in U.K. Special Election, in Blow to Starmer

Hannah Spencer, the Green Party candidate, outside a polling station on Thursday, the day of the Gorton and Denton by-election.

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Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover

Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

bbc.com

Green party wins Gorton and Denton byelection in blow to Keir Starmer

Hannah Spencer elected as party’s first MP in northern England after overturning 13,000-vote Labour majorityThe Green party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gorton and Denton byelection in...

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Chelsea, PSG watch Genk trio

Scouts from clubs including Chelsea, Manchester City, Man United and Paris Saint-Germain watched three Racing Genk stars play. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Labour indicates Greens on course to win key by-election

Loss would be a severe blow to UK ruling party after divisive campaign

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Counting underway in Gorton and Denton amid high turnout for crucial byelection – UK politics live

Turnout in Gorton and Denton byelection over 47%, with 36,903 verified votes cast as Greens, Reform and Labour contest the seatLabour’s deputy leader, Lucy Powell, appears to have conceded defeat a...

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,464

These are the key developments from day 1,464 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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LIVE: Kabul bombed as Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan

Pakistani and Afghan officials have both declared full military operations as border clashes intensify.

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Pakistan warplanes bomb Kabul; Islamabad declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan

Al Jazeera's correspondent in Kabul reports explosions and anti-aircraft fire as Pakistan bombs the capital city.

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The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands—Again

A new bill that would give farmers in Iowa the right to repair is a big threat to tractor manufacturer John Deere.

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US tax agency broke privacy law ‘approximately 42,695 times’, judge says

Federal judge rules that the Internal Revenue Service violated its code by giving immigration agency confidential data.

aljazeera.com

Watch: Key moments from Hillary Clinton's Epstein deposition

The BBC's North America correspondent Nada Tawfik, reporting from Chappaqua, New York, explains what we know about Clinton's closed-door testimony.

bbc.com

U.S. and Iranian Officials Wrap Up Latest Round of Talks

The U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, who, with Jared Kushner, Mr. Trump’s son-in-law, is negotiating with Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi.

nytimes.com

Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI

The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

bbc.com

Miliband says climate impact of data centres is uncertain

The admission comes after MPs said they were concerned about emissions from a boom in data centres.

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Hands-On With Nano Banana 2, the Latest Version of Google's AI Image Generator

Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana 2, is a powerful AI photo editor that punctures reality. Well, sometimes.

wired.com

UK consumer confidence survey gives up gains of past 2 months

Fall in index raises questions over whether recent improvement in economic indicators will continue

ft.com

The Trump Effect in Israel

How his popularity among Jewish Israelis can boost the prospects for peace.

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