Over 2,000 gather in San Diego to mourn three men killed in mosque attack
The three men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego were remembered as heroes at the memorial.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-05-21
UK consumer confidence rises despite political turmoil
Labour’s election results piled pressure on Starmer but failed to dent households’ mood in May
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Nascar champion Busch dies aged 41
Busch's representatives had said earlier on Thursday that he had been sent to hospital with a severe illness.
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Humphries avoids Littler ahead of PL Finals Night as Bunting wins in Sheffield
Defending champion Luke Humphries avoided Luke Littler ahead of Premier League Play-Offs by reaching the final in Sheffield but it was Stephen Bunting who ran riot to seal victory.
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At least 16 people killed in two attacks in northern Honduras
One attack involved a police raid, while the other took place on a palm farm, killing rural labourers.
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GB lose to favourites Switzerland at Worlds
Great Britain suffer 4-1 loss to tournament hosts and favourites Switzerland at the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship.
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Valie Export, Who Made Art With Her Naked Body, Dies at 85
Ms. Export at the opening of a retrospective of her work at the Albertina in Vienna in 2023. What distinguished her art, beyond its aggression and sheer volume, was its lucidity.
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In Greenland, Protesters Denounce Opening of Bigger U.S. Consulate
Greenlanders protesting the new American consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, on Thursday.
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What to Do in LA if You’re Here for Business (2025)
A tech industry guide to where to stay, eat, work, and play while visiting LA.
wired.com
NASA to Showcase Mission to Boost Swift Spacecraft’s Orbit
Media are invited to NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Wednesday, June 17, to view Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL rocket, carrying a Katalyst robotic spacecraft that will attempt to boos...
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‘Creepy’ Listening Tool for Targeted Ads Didn’t Actually Work, FTC Says
Three firms will pay nearly $1 million for selling “Active Listening” technology that they claimed tapped people’s phones for advertising. The FTC alleges the “tech” was just pricey email lists.
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SpaceX readies high-stakes test launch of latest Starship spacecraft
Elon Musk’s space conglomerate warned in IPO filing that its strategy is ‘highly dependent’ on the massive rocket
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Board of Peace envoy warns ‘permanent’ Gaza divide under current status quo
UN Security Council urged to press for Israeli obligations and Hamas disarmament under Gaza 'ceasefire' roadmap.
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Republicans push back on Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Senators postpone vote on bill because of ‘concern’ over the $1.8bn earmarked for alleged victims of ‘lawfare’
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NASA Joins Artemis Accords Workshop as Global Signings Rise
The United States participated in an Artemis Accords workshop in Lima, Peru, last week, following a new wave of nations committing to safe and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond....
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Ronaldo scores twice to seal Saudi Pro League at last with Al-Nassr
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr to Saudi Pro League title in last game before World Cup 2026.
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Weakened Wigan thrashed by Hull KR in final tune-up
A Wigan Warriors side including 10 debutants is thrashed by champions Hull KR before their Challenge Cup final meeting on 30 May.
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Ebola treatment hospital burned down in DRC as outbreak spreads
Protesters set a hospital on fire in the Democratic of Congo, as authorities struggle to contain an Ebola outbreak.
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Meta Is in Crisis, Google Search’s Makeover, and AI Gets Booed by Graduates
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack the mass layoffs at Meta, big announcements at Google I/O, and the latest backlash against AI.
wired.com
NYC launches lottery for $50 World Cup football tickets
New York City is launching a lottery for 1,000 discounted World Cup tickets priced at $50.
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Flotilla activists recount Israeli violence as they arrive in Turkiye
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Istanbul on Thursday and described Israeli violence.
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Odegaard named captain as King of Norway announces squad
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is named captain of Norway's 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
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Turkish Court Ruling Means New Trouble for Erdogan’s Foes
Opposition party members in Turkey’s capital, Ankara, protesting a court ruling that changed their party’s leadership on Thursday.
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Mert Lawwill, Champion Motorcyclist Who Starred With McQueen, Dies at 85
Featured in the 1971 documentary “On Any Sunday” with Steve McQueen, he was also a star in his own right, a national champion who designed innovative bikes and off-road gear.
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Climate, injuries, penalties? Why Tuchel selected Toney after just one five-minute cameo
Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett explains why Tuchel has selected Toney after only playing for the England boss for five minutes.
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NASA Seeks Interest for Artemis Mission CubeSats
Organizations interested in launching CubeSats on future Artemis missions should respond to NASA’s request for information (RFI) by Monday, June 1, for initial consideration. “The SLS (Space L...
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Koepka makes storming eight-under start as Scheffler lurks in Texas
Brooks Koepka fired a storming eight-under 63 to take the clubhouse lead in the first round of the The CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas.
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U.N. Official Who Says U.S. Punished Her for Speech Wins a Round in Court
Francesca Albanese in Geneva in September.
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Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
Fan-made football anthems are raking in millions of plays on social media, rivalling FIFA commissions from musicians.
aljazeera.com
Michael Pennington, Commanding Shakespeare Actor, Dies at 82
Michael Pennington as King Lear with Lilly Englert as Cordelia at Theater for a New Audience in Brooklyn in 2014. “Mr. Pennington punctuates the expected blasts of rage with a quieter, introspectiv...
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Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes
Spotify is partnering with Universal Music Group to let Premium subscribers create AI-generated song covers and remixes, with participating artists receiving a share of the revenue.
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Forget ‘TechnoKing’: Elon Musk will really be king at SpaceX
Musk, who will have more than 50% of the voting power, will have a monarchical grip over the publicly-traded version of SpaceX — control that goes far beyond what other tech founders enjoy.
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Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs
First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified.
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REVEALED: Pitch invasion VAR footage shows Hearts asked for match to end
Listen to the VAR footage from the Hearts vs Celtic match in the Scottish Premiership, which reveals Hearts asking for the match to end after the pitch invasion.
skysports.com
Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore
Google is about to look really different, and if you're not a fan of the AI overview feature, then you're not going to like what's coming.
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Eckert accepts responsibilty for Southampton spying scandal
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has taken responsibility for a "contrived, determined and deplorable" spying operation that led to the club's expulsion from the Championship play-off final, an indepe...
skysports.com
Five key takeaways from Democrats’ autopsy report on Kamala Harris’s loss
Riddled with mistakes and missing sections, 192-page document on 2024 election loss to Trump fails to mention Gaza.
aljazeera.com
Do aid flotillas make a difference for Palestinians under Israeli blockade?
Israeli minister's mistreatment of abducted activists sparks global condemnation.
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Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon wins big at Ivor Novello awards
Musician wins rising star and best song musically and lyrically, continuing their success after Brit award win and Mercury prize nominationScottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon was the big winner a...
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Scenes from a Friendship review – a platonic One Day that will melt your heart
Nottingham PlayhouseTeenage crushes, breakups, careers, kids, fallings out and unbreakable loyalty – Jane Upton gives us a sweeping story of two best matesImagine if One Day was set in Long Eaton....
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Mary Lovelace O’Neal, Whose Paintings Were Saturated in Black, Dies at 84
Mary Lovelace O’Neal at her studio in Oakland, Calif., in 2020.
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Domestic abuse law fails to recognise danger of tech abuse, Lords committee told
Policy adviser Jen Reed says tech-facilitated abuse has become ‘increasingly prevalent’ and calls for its inclusion in Domestic Abuse ActThe Domestic Abuse Act fails to fully recognise the danger o...
theguardian.com
Single sex toilets must exclude transgender people, says EHRC
Updated code of practice covering England, Wales and Scotland also relates to changing rooms and follows supreme court rulingSingle-sex toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland mus...
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NASA’s AWE Completes Mission to Study Earth’s Effect on Space Weather
On May 21, ground controllers powered down NASA’s AWE (Atmospheric Waves Experiment) instrument, bringing the data collection phase of the mission to a successful and scheduled end, surpassing its...
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UK launches ‘Great British Summer Savings’ to ease family costs
Families to benefit from reduced VAT to help lower costs at theme parks, theatres, zoos, and museums.
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Iran’s World Cup hopes hit US visa hurdles
Players from Iran’s national football team are in Turkey applying for US visas for the 2026 World Cup.
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NASA Wins Four Telly Awards for Artemis Moon Coverage, More
NASA’s historic Artemis II mission coverage, which connected global audiences to watch the first humans to travel around the Moon in more than half a century, is among the agency’s video production...
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NASA Wins Four Telly Awards for Artemis Moon Coverage, More
NASA’s historic Artemis II mission coverage, which connected global audiences to watch the first humans to travel around the Moon in more than half a century, is among the agency’s video production...
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Who are the 10 best FIFA World Cup players of all time?
The all-time greats who have shone on the biggest stage and written their names in football World Cup folklore.
aljazeera.com
Poll finds nearly three-quarters of Democratic voters oppose aid to Israel
The US ally has seen support plummet in recent years amid widespread anger over its genocidal war on Gaza.
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Displaced Lebanese woman bakes 3,000 loaves daily for war-hit community
Soubhiye Zeiter vowed to feed people affected by war even after being displaced from her home.
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Askou leaves Motherwell after one season to take charge at Toulouse
Jens Berthel Askou has left Motherwell after a successful debut season to take charge of French side Toulouse.
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Claim Hearts players assaulted 'hasn't been proved' - O'Neill
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says allegations Hearts players were assaulted amid Saturday's pitch invasion "has not been proved" as he refused to condemn the club's fans.
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PL predictions: One final twist? Moyes to save West Ham again, by relegating Spurs
Our football betting expert Jones Knows offers his insight ahead of the final weekend of the Premier League season.
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Senior civil servants to get bonuses for first time to reward ‘doers, not talkers’
Senior staff will get 2.5% pay rise with bonuses for highest performers in plan to ‘rewire’ civil serviceSenior civil servants will get bonuses for exceptional performance for the first time under...
theguardian.com
Prospect of Labour leadership race brings out different sides of rivals
Burnham and Streeting’s latest stances confound caricatures of left and right as party faces electoral bindThe Labour party has seemed to inhabit three parallel worlds over the past fortnight.There...
theguardian.com
Trump abruptly postpones AI order after White House infighting
President refuses to approve order hours before planned signing due to fears US innovators will lose out to China
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Broad surprised by Robinson's England recall
Stuart Broad says he was "surprised" England decided to recall fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June.
bbc.com
Palantir Held a Hack Week to Add New Controls to Software Used by ICE
The hackathon, held to build user-auditing tools for Palantir customers, comes as the company struggles to address employee concerns over its relationship with ICE.
wired.com
‘Fast entry’ SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs to ignite Wall St trading frenzy
Passive investors set to dump billions of shares to make way for new stocks
ft.com
Convective Capital raises an $85 million fund to build disaster resilience
After launching to invest in fire tech, Convective is broadening its mandate to disaster resilience.
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Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
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Hubble Sights Galaxy in Transition
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image reveals an enigmatic galaxy with a bright center and a face that hints at spiral structure, yet it holds no obvious spiral arms. Reddish-brown clump...
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Explained: Why Maguire has been left out of Tuchel's England World Cup squad
Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett explains why Thomas Tuchel has left Harry Maguire out of his England World Cup squad.
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Trump delays AI security executive order: ‘I don’t want to get in the way of that leading’
President Trump delayed signing an executive order that would have required pre-release government security reviews of AI models, citing dissatisfaction with the order's language.
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Net migration to the UK falls by nearly 50 percent amid tighter policies
The ONS says net migration fell to 171,000 in the 12 months to the end of December from 331,000 a year earlier.
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The Guardian view on the Mountbatten-Windsor papers: they expose the collapse of Britain’s 'good chap' state | Editorial
New papers matter less for royal gossip than for what they reveal about the UK’s fragile constitutional culture of trust, prestige and informal powerThe most shocking revelation in files released o...
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Ministers want new voting system in place for possible Manchester mayor race
The switch from First Past The Post to the Supplementary Vote had been expected to come into force by May 2027.
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The Guardian view on Grenfell prosecutions: court dates cannot come soon enough | Editorial
Survivors are right to be angry at the nine years taken to reach this point. Those to blame for the fire must face justiceRelief at this week’s news that police are sending files to the Crown Prose...
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Maguire 'shocked and gutted' to be left out of England World Cup squad
Harry Maguire has been left out of England's World Cup squad by boss Thomas Tuchel.
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Mayor cuts limited World Cup tickets for New Yorkers to $50 after furore
Pricing for 2026 World Cup has been under heavy scrutiny, including in New York where city mayor cuts limited tickets.
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Shocked Maguire posts on Insta that he is not in England’s World Cup squad
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has announced on social media that he is not going to World Cup 2026.
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Goldman Sachs eclipses Morgan Stanley’s Michael Grimes on SpaceX IPO
Celebrated tech banker lost influence over Elon Musk’s blockbuster listing amid stint in Trump administration
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Nasser: Stokes' lack of matches leads to 'too much tinkering'
Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have called for England captain Ben Stokes to avoid 'too much tinkering' in the nets by playing more competitive matches ahead of the Test summer.
skysports.com
Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty
The nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers' groups and influence global labour relations.
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HS2 is the wildest white elephant in British history. Please put it out of its misery | Simon Jenkins
The government is in thrall to the sunk-cost fallacy. Scrap the project, and use the money for a renaissance in urban transitSo it is official, as if that makes a difference. After a 15-month revie...
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Spygate: Who is Tonda Eckert and can he keep his job?
Tonda Eckert was a head coach who had the world at his feet. After Spygate, he may be fighting for his job and his future in the game.
bbc.com
Assisted dying bill could return after ballot of private members’ bills
One of two MPs who came in top five of vote could be persuaded to take on Kim Leadbeater’s bill in the Commons Assisted dying campaigners have a narrow path to revive the bill after two MPs who bac...
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Trump's towering arch clears another federal hurdle, despite public pushback
The Commission of Fine Arts gave the arch design its final approval, even though it's missing some visual components. The president said Thursday that he doesn't need approval from Congress.
npr.org
TUC leader ‘angry’ at state of Labour but says it can recover to win next election
Exclusive: Paul Nowak recognises frustration with Keir Starmer’s government but urges party not to be fatalisticThe UK’s most powerful union leader has said he is angry at the state of Labour and K...
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Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election
Chris Kennedy withdraws from the contest hours after he was named as the Green Party's candidate.
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‘Lingering shock from tragedy’ weeks after Minab school bombing
Residents are calling for justice weeks after US missiles killed at least 156 people at a school in Minab, Iran.
aljazeera.com
Maguire 'shocked and gutted' by England World Cup omission
Harry Maguire and Fikayo Tomori are among the central defensive options to be left out of England's World Cup squad.
bbc.com
Why are India’s mosques turning into temple disputes?
India’s courts are reopening mosque disputes despite laws meant to protect religious sites. What changed?
aljazeera.com
Republican congressman explains his objections to $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., about his concerns with the so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund.
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Republicans to leave Washington without ICE funding vote
Congressional Republicans hoped to pass a bill to fund ICE for three years by the end of this week, but that plan faltered over disagreements with President Trump.
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This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in a almost half century
Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures.
techcrunch.com
Why the 2026 Hurricane Season Might Not Be That Bad
The impending arrival of El Niño will help keep the number of storms low. But it only takes one landfall to create a catastrophe.
wired.com
Afghan women’s refugee team returns to world cricket post Taliban exclusion
Afghanistan women's refugee team will tour United Kingdom in June and be guests at July's World Cup final at Lord's.
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I Cloned Myself With Gemini’s AI Avatar Tool. The Result Was Unnervingly Me
I used the Gemini app to generate lifelike videos featuring a digital clone of myself. Google sees this as the future of creation. I’m still creeped out.
wired.com
Ulster 'have to fight with everything' in final
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy calls on his players to "fight with everything they have got" in Friday's Challenge Cup final with Montpellier.
bbc.com
Turkish court removes leader of opposition
The country’s stocks fall 6% on move that could hobble President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s main rival
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Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher gas prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher gas prices.
bbc.com
Ecuador’s Disappeared
Fault Lines investigates forced disappearances conducted by Ecuador’s military while waging a war against drug cartels.
aljazeera.com
Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app
Spotify is releasing the new desktop app as a research preview in more than 20 markets
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Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts
Spotify will let you generate daily or weekly briefs based on your prompts
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Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool
Spotify is releasing new audiobook plans later this year
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Walmart warns of petrol rationing as Iran war hits customers’ wallets
US retail giant’s shares plunge after saying it absorbed higher fuel expenses to hold down prices for consumers
ft.com
Republicans stall votes on partisan ICE funding amid party infighting
Republicans had planned to try to pass a major funding bill for Immigration and Customs Enforcement by the end of the week but plans collapsed over unrelated policy disagreements.
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US-Iran diplomacy picks up: What’s the latest?
Iranian media reported that the Pakistani interior minister is in Iran to help the US and Iran reach a peace deal.
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Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation
Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.
bbc.com
Turkey passes tax amnesty as war strains economy
Package of incentives is designed to support struggling exporters and lure foreign companies
ft.com
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes to Twitch to chat with New Yorkers
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series today at 4 p.m. ET.
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French court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of manslaughter in 2009 crash
Airbus says it plans to appeal the ruling, which overturned 2023 acquittal of both companies.
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One Nation says it’s the only party in Australia to question climate science. It should ask itself why | Temperature Check
Climate change denial has become untenable yet Hanson’s party digs in – with conspiracy theories, cherrypicking and claims that are easy to refuteGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news...
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Quartet in Autumn review – Samantha Harvey gives new life to Barbara Pym tale of imminent retirement
Arcola theatre, LondonThe 70s novel about the everyday grumbles of four office workers remains just as relevant, playfully staged by director Dominic DromgooleIt’s no wonder why Barbara Pym’s bitte...
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Manchester Messiah Burnham anointed to fix Westminster politics
King of the North searches for the hero inside himself to an Oasis backing track to change politics for the better It must be exhausting being the King of the North. Just watching Andy Burnham’s fo...
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Hellberg: It has been a 'weird' and 'crazy' fortnight since start of 'Spygate' scandal
Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg has spoken for the first time since his side were reinstated to the Sky Bet Championship play-off final after the 'Spygate' scandal.
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‘Really entertaining in a horrible way’: the indestructible appeal of Tosca
With its screams, sex, bells and bloodshed Puccini’s opera was initially derided as a noisy disaster. Ahead of Glyndebourne’s first ever production, we look the ‘shabby little shocker’ that’s becom...
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Former Bellator boss Coker to launch new fight league
Former Bellator and Strikeforce boss Scott Coker has announced plans to launch a fight league next year which he hopes will become a "global brand in MMA".
bbc.com
Democrats wanted answers for what went wrong in 2024. Now, there are more questions
The Democratic Party wanted a review of the 2024 election. Then, the DNC learned the report was incomplete and unverifiable, party chairman Ken Martin said Thursday, releasing an annotated version.
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Five people arrested over claims of fraud in UK local elections
Greater Manchester Police launches probe after reports surrounding ‘concerns about candidates’ in St Peter’s ward
ft.com
NASA Welcomes 16th Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson
Matt Anderson was sworn in Thursday as NASA’s 16th deputy administrator by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. The oath was taken during a ceremony held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building i...
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Germany make Neuer first-choice World Cup keeper to cap retirement U-turn
Manuel Neuer to start for Germany in World Cup on his return, despite Oliver Baumann long being labelled first choice.
aljazeera.com
Three police officers to accompany 10,000 England fans at World Cup
UK police are sending just three officers to the US to accompany England fans at the World Cup, after American authorities refuse to provide funding.
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Hulda Guzmán review – lizards and ghosts gather for an art freakout in the rainforest
Turner Contemporary, MargateThe young Dominican painter’s dizzyingly beautiful jungle scenes will transport you to the tropics – and remind you of the wonders of the natural world Deep in the Domin...
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Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen album review – Luisi has a keen sense of the operatic architecture
Dallas Symphony Orchestra/Luisi/Lindstrom/Delavan /Johansson(Delos)Captured live in concert performances, Fabio Luisi’s clear-sighted command and strong orchestral playing make this Wagner set freq...
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‘It’s put the joy levels up’: the flood-prone London school with a climate-adapted playground
When pupils could no longer play outside, St John’s school in Barnet decided to act, enlisting Trees for Cities to help rethink its outside spaceThe play area at St John’s Church of England primary...
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The Supreme Court turns its back on 60 years of Black enfranchisement
Its decision in Louisiana vs Callais ignores the law and overturns precedent
ft.com
The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy
The Path says its AI model has scored 95 on the mental health safety AI benchmark, Vera-MH. This compares to a top score of 65 for the consumer bots.
techcrunch.com
Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive “universal” AI interface
Brett Adcock's new AI startup is now valued at $6 billion by its investors.
techcrunch.com
NASA Highlights 2025 International Space Station Science Results
To dive deeper into the International Space Station research achievements from the past year, browse the 2025 Annual Highlights of Results, which NASA released in May 2026. In 2025, researchers usi...
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Google is pitching an AI agent ecosystem to consumers who may not buy it
The AI agents are coming. A lot of them.
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Torrential rain and floods kill at least 25 people in southern and central China – video
Tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes, with heavy rain expected to continue across southern and central parts of the country – including Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei,...
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Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to US cars made by Stellantis
Wayve's self-driving tech will show up in Stellantis vehicles in 2028.
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Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly star picks in Senegal’s World Cup squad
Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson and Ismaila Sarr are other key players joining Mane in Senegal's World Cup forward line.
aljazeera.com
Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?
Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round.
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With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups bet on AI to cash in
Recycling startups are using AI to improve the recovery of critical minerals like aluminum, aiming to build a massive source of the metal.
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Maths behind Hormuz toll: Is paying Iran for transit cheaper than blockade?
Economics of Hormuz closure are skewed towards Iran, so why won't the vessels just pay Tehran and sail away?
aljazeera.com
Abortion pills "just in case"? Planned Parenthood will offer them in two states
In Washington state and Hawaii, residents can now get mifepristone and misoprostol from Planned Parenthood to keep in their cabinets in case they need to end a pregnancy at a later time.
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What’s Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’ and why are legal experts alarmed?
Democrats argue that the fund will be used to compensate January 6 rioters pardoned by Trump.
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Flipper unveils a Linux-powered networking gadget built for hackers and tinkerers
Flipper Devices said that the new gadget is in development and the base model will cost under $350
techcrunch.com
India-Africa summit postponed as Ebola spreads to M23-held DR Congo area
Efforts to stop the latest outbreak of the deadly disease have been hampered by armed conflict in eastern DR Congo.
aljazeera.com
Neymar set to shake off injury scare to play for Brazil at World Cup
All-time record Brazil scorer Neymar misses Santos draw with San Lorenzo in the Copa Sudamericana due to calf injury.
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Mane named in Senegal's World Cup squad
Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal's 28-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
bbc.com
Iran World Cup squad members apply for US, Canada visas in Turkiye
A number of players submitted visa applications in person at the US embassy in Ankara ahead of their training camp.
aljazeera.com
Musk, SpaceX and Muscovite fever dreams
Tech titans are in many ways the intellectual heirs of the Soviet space programme
ft.com
Neuer, 40, reverses retirement to be Germany's first-choice World Cup keeper
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer comes out of international retirement to be named in Germany's squad for the 2026 World Cup, with manager Julian Nagelsmann saying the 40-year-old will be his...
bbc.com
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
bbc.com
How to make sense of SpaceX’s nonsensical valuation
The market has never before had to price a stock so speculative yet so large
ft.com
How Ben-Gvir’s flotilla video shattered Israel’s multimillion ‘Hasbara’
The Israeli minister’s taunting of abducted activists triggers a global condemnation forcing Israel into damage control.
aljazeera.com
Reeves cuts VAT on summer days out to 5% as part of cost of living support
Chancellor says she will raise tax on global oil giants to help meet costs of plans and confirms freeze on fuel duty increasesBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves will cut VAT to 5% on summe...
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Israel begins deporting Gaza aid flotilla activists amid global outcry
Israel’s treatment of the detainees has been condemned by several countries, including key allies.
aljazeera.com
What's your favourite Football Focus moment?
The longest-running football magazine show in the world comes to an end this Sunday after 52 years and here are some of our favourite moments.
bbc.com
Gaza sisters win Earth Prize for turning war rubble into bricks
Palestinian sisters Tala and Farah Mousa turned the rubble of their bombed Gaza home into reusable bricks.
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Finding Emily review – warm-hearted gen Z campus romcom is impossible to hate
A Mancunian singer-songwriter becomes a viral divisive figure while trying to track down a girl called EmilyLast week came the news that gen Z are big fans of going to the cinema. Now here’s a gen...
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Football kits 2026/27: Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City reveal new kits
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‘No evidence’ of formal security vetting when Andrew became UK trade envoy, minister says
Documents released by government also show queen was ‘very keen’ for former prince to have prominent roleUK politics live – latest updatesFormal security vetting and due diligence appears not to ha...
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Andy Burnham to back electoral reform if he becomes prime minister
Manchester mayor and Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate wants to make politics ‘less point-scoring, more problem-solving’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said he will back sw...
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People in Britain can't afford a good life, Burnham says
Andy Burnham was speaking in a series of interviews with the candidates for the Makerfield by-election.
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Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
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China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged
It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
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Canada is using its borders to police Palestine solidarity
Critics of Israel’s war on Gaza are increasingly facing interrogations, visa revocations and denials of entry.
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Fit-again Baloucoune starts for Ulster in final
Ulster are handed a major boost as fit-again winger Robert Baloucoune has been named to start Friday's European Challenge Cup final against Montpellier.
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In, or out? The joy and despair of World Cup squad selection
BBC Sport football pundits Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock share their stories of what it is like to get a call before a major tournament telling you if you are in or out of...
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3 Best Smart Ring Brands: Oura, RingConn, and Samsung (2026)
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Plus—unlike most smartwatches—it doesn’t need to be charged every day.
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London mayor Sadiq Khan blocks £50m Met police deal with Palantir
Exclusive: Scotland Yard had been in talks to use Palantir’s AI technology to automate intelligence analysisA £50m Met police deal with the controversial US tech company Palantir has been blocked b...
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Burnham’s not the messiah. He’s old Labour’s last throw
Being a new face gets you a hearing but doesn’t change the economic picture
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Colombia’s climate crossroads: Trumpism casts shadow over presidential battle
Colombia is a global leader in climate activism. Could US influence drag country to a future of mining and fracking?Several hours after dark in a quiet Caribbean neighbourhood, a cluster of environ...
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Best Dyson Vacuums (2026): V15 Detect, Gen5Detect, PencilVac
Feeling the pull of a new clean machine? We’ll help you make sense of Dyson’s whirlwind vacuum lineup.
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Christo: Air review – surprisingly profound manifestation of the wrapper’s impossible dream
Gagosian, Grosvenor Hill, LondonNot only does this giant plastic bag make the intangible physical, it gains a bodily sense of weight and an unexpected emotional resonanceWhen he wasn’t busy wrappin...
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The greatest Champions Cup finals in history ahead of 2026 showpiece
Ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup final between Leinster and Bordeaux-Begles in Bilbao, we look back at the greatest European Cup finals in history...
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‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Won TV’s OnlyFans Wars
Unlike Euphoria, the Apple TV show wants to humanize the experience of sex workers rather than catastrophize the extremes of the profession.
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Mick Jagger to play Josh O’Connor’s father in new film from Alice Rohrwacher
The Rolling Stone will play a lighthouse keeper in Three Incestuous Sisters, joining a cast including Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley and Saoirse RonanRolling Stones singer Mick Jagger is playing a...
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Sir Desmond Swayne tops private members bill ballot
Last session's winner was Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who brought forward the Assisted Dying Bill.
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Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator wanted by ICC
Justice Secretary says anyone helping Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa evade arrest will 'face consequences'.
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‘Homeland or death’: How Cuba would defend itself against a US attack
A US military operation in Cuba could be imminent, but Havana is not entirely defenceless, some analysts argue.
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Dropped Sardar Azmoun asserts his love for Iran, backs World Cup squad
Forward wishes 'success and pride' to the Iranian team after being excluded from the squad for the 2026 tournament.
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Eagles of the Republic review – seductive thriller of corruption and compromise in post-Mubarak Egypt
The third film in Tarik Saleh’s ‘Cairo trilogy’ is a about a washed-up movie star who is bullied into starring in government propagandaSwedish-Egyptian film-maker Tarik Saleh has long been a brilli...
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4chan’s Misogynist ‘Wizards’ Are Nudifying Women by Request
As nonconsensual explicit deepfakes continue to proliferate online, entire communities are now collaborating on this digital form of sexual abuse.
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What options do the US and Iran have left to bring war to an end?
What options do the US and Iran have left to bring war to an end?
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Kite carrying Palestinian children’s messages reaches Mount Everest summit
Mountaineers carry a kite bearing messages and signatures from children in Gaza to the top of the world.
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Watch: 'Everybody back up!' Moment car explodes in NYC
Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.
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Nvidia's record result fails to impress investors
The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.
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Ebola outbreak: When will a vaccine be developed for the new strain?
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a fatality rate of up to 50 percent and no approved vaccine as yet.
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Childhood junk food may rewire the brain for life
Eating too much junk food early in life may rewire the brain in ways that last into adulthood, even after switching to a healthier diet. Scientists found that high-fat, high-sugar diets changed fee...
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EU cuts growth forecasts as Iran war drives up inflation
Brussels now expects Eurozone economy to expand by just 0.9% this year
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The Department of Labor’s Faith Leader Is Now Also in Charge of Its Civil Rights Enforcement
Kenneth Wolfe organized the Department of Labor’s controversial prayer services before he was quietly appointed to lead a major agency office.
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Iran reviews US proposal to end war as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts
Pakistan military chief Asim Munir to travel to Tehran for talks, according to Iranian media reports.
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World Cup 2026: Spain ex-players, fans cautiously embrace favourites tag
Euro 2024 champions will feel the pressure of a football-mad nation as they aim to clinch World Cup-Euro double.
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In Berlin, Cars Are a Culture War Flashpoint
Morning traffic in Berlin in March.
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The crises caused by the Iran war will hit the world in four waves
The impact of the conflict will not stop at energy price hikes. It will spread to various sectors and last years.
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A Powerful El Niño Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard.
An illustration published in 1877 depicted a scene in southern India. Millions died from a famine that coincided with an El Niño that year.
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From Lord of the Rings to Dua Lipa: Stephen Colbert’s 10 greatest Late Show moments
As the much-loved Late Show host says his final goodnight, a look back at his finest and funniest moments‘He had a unique ability to be human’: late-night TV says goodbye to Stephen ColbertThis wee...
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Lunar Robots: NASA Spotlights Moon Base at 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition
Robotics will play a critical role in NASA’s ambitious plan to establish a long-term presence on the Moon, presenting opportunities for the next generation of engineers, technologists, and innovato...
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Greens select nurse and ‘committed local campaigner’ as Makerfield byelection candidate
Chris Kennedy chosen amid reports Greens do not want to be blamed for splitting progressive vote and allowing Reform to winUK politics live – latest updatesThe Green party has chosen “a committed l...
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DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
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India has a new political superstar - a cockroach
India’s newest political movement started with an insult - and led to people proudly dressing up as cockroaches.
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Susan Collins brings federal dollars to Maine. She's hoping that's worth it to voters
As Maine's Senate matchup is all but set, incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins urges voters to pick her over Democrat Graham Platner because she can fund state priorities due to her seniority.
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Streeting calls for equal tax on income and capital gains in Labour leadership pitch
MP says current system is unfair and his idea would result in a ‘wealth tax that works’UK politics live – latest updatesFormer health secretary Wes Streeting has set out plans for a “wealth tax tha...
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UK business activity fell for first time in more than a year in May
PMI figures reflect domestic political uncertainty adding to fallout from the Middle East war
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Mohamed Salah to captain Egypt as squad announced for FIFA World Cup 2026
Versatile Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed is a significant omission from the 27-man preliminary squad.
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Common pesticide linked to hidden brain damage, scientists warn
Scientists have uncovered alarming new evidence that a common insecticide may leave lasting marks on the developing brain before a child is even born. Researchers studying New York City children fo...
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How Warnock became play-offs' record-breaking boss
Neil Warnock - the most decorated manager in EFL play-off history - explains how sides can be successful in the play-offs.
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The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday - although some of those not included already know their fate. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?
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Rich already being taxed properly, says minister, as Streeting calls for ‘wealth tax that works’– UK politics live
Treasury’s Lucy Rigby says Rachel Reeves introduced measures in her first budget as Streeting calls for capital gains rates to be aligned with income taxGood morning. It’s a big day for Rachel Reev...
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Hen review – plucky chicken beats the odds in weirdly uplifting survival story
In a feat of cinematic mystery and skill György Pálfi coaxes a tour de force from his poultry cast in this parable of animal and human interrelationsHungarian film director György Pálfi has long be...
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Israel pushes for war amid US ceasefire, but its options may be limited
Israeli officials and media indicate renewed conflict with Iran is being actively considered despite a shaky deadlock.
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DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp in Kinshasa over Ebola outbreak
DRC's public sendoff in the capital was also cancelled before their departure for the FIFA World Cup.
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Streeting floats ‘wealth tax’ in bid to woo Labour left
Leadership hopeful says equalising capital gains tax rates with income tax could raise £12bn a year
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Scientists discover strange “narwhal” waves that trap light beyond known limits
Physicists at Peking University have uncovered a new way to confine light far beyond conventional limits — without relying on metals and their inherent energy dissipation. By formulating the singul...
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The numbers behind global mental health and its different disorders
Nearly one in eight people in the world lives with a mental disorder, and one person dies by suicide every 43 seconds.
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All this talk about ‘difficult’ cuts, yet the largest part of Britain’s welfare bill is never mentioned. Why? | Zoe Williams
Pensioners vote and young people don’t, so the truism goes. That’s no longer any reason to avoid dealing with the triple lockNothing makes you feel more like a de-developing nation than being repri...
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‘People say there are no words, but there are thousands’: Liz Lawrence on making a new kind of grief album after her sister’s death
When her sibling died in an accident the singer-songwriter sought comfort in music. But after finding that the most celebrated records about loss were angry, loud and male, she set about creating s...
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Iran war day 83: Tehran ‘reviewing’ latest US response to end conflict
Iran says diplomacy with the US remains open as Hormuz tensions deepen and outrage grows over Israel’s flotilla arrests.
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South Korea’s stock market soars as Samsung union calls off planned strike
Benchmark KOSPI rises more than 8 percent following deal to avert strike at top memory chip maker.
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 as Thunder beat Spurs in Game 2 to level West finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back from a subpar series opener to score 30 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 on Wednesday in Game 2 to level the Western Confe...
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Weekly sports quiz: Who scored for Bruno Fernandes' 20th assist?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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Salah set to captain Egypt at World Cup
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is named in Egypt's preliminary World Cup squad, which will be trimmed by one player this month.
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UN adopts resolution supporting international court’s climate ruling
Some 141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ's finding climate change is an 'existential threat'.
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Vote for your favourite moment from 52 years of Football Focus
Vote for which Football Focus moment you want to be shown again in the programme's final episode on Sunday.
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'George is under pressure' - why Canada is a big weekend for Russell
George Russell returns from Formula 1's latest break this weekend in Canada aiming to kickstart his world championship challenge after team-mate Kimi Antonelli's hat-trick of wins saw the Italian t...
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Could Dubois win a third Usyk fight?
Twice Daniel Dubois has tried to unseat Oleksandr Usyk. On both occasions he’s failed, but could the new WBO heavyweight champion finally be ready to defeat the great Ukrainian?
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Sparkling Capsey innings raises top order questions for England
Alice Capsey's stunning knock led England past defending T20 world champions New Zealand by seven wickets in Derby - but her performance may have created more questions than answers for Charlotte...
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The EU Is Going Through a Trump-Fueled Breakup With Big Tech
France is already moving on from Zoom and Microsoft Teams in favor of homegrown alternatives. Other countries are quickly following suit.
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TV tonight: insider revelations about the world’s most famous billionaire
Former schoolfriends and colleagues reveal all about Elon Musk’s Twitter/X takeover. Plus: the tense final of Race Across the World. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC Two Only two-and-a-hal...
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From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
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Tentacles, pointy teeth and the T-rex of the sea: the Natural History Museum on beasts that once ruled the oceans
A new exhibition, Jurassic Oceans, showcases the fearsome creatures that lurked below the surface – and offers a stark warning about the impact of warming waters on marine ecosystems todayDeep in t...
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Have no doubt: the campaign to sack Misan Harriman is part of an assault on black figures in public life | Afua Hirsch
The move against the boss of London’s Southbank Centre sends a forbidding message about who is and isn’t seen as fit to lead in UK cultureI met Tommy Robinson once. It was 10 years ago exactly, dur...
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Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats
Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.
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Spencer Pratt is 'winning the internet,' but can he become mayor of Los Angeles?
Pratt, a former reality TV star, is flooding social media with edgy humor, AI slop and combative rhetoric as a way of grabbing attention and winning the vote of the very online. It's a strategy som...
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Bolivia’s president reshuffles cabinet amid anti-government protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has announced a cabinet reshuffle and other measures as protests escalate.
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New Eruption in the Bismarck Sea
Satellite imagery shows a surge of new volcanic activity in the ocean near Papua New Guinea.
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Greens consider helping Labour’s Andy Burnham in Makerfield by-election
Some in Zack Polanski’s party are wary of being blamed for splitting the progressive vote in the north-west constituency
ft.com
Saudi Arabia stops new work for consultants as war rattles finances
Kingdom delays payments amid attempts to tighten controls on spending for Vision 2030 megaprojects
ft.com
The new art of war is just as bloody as the old
Armed drones and AI have transformed the frontline into treacherous kill zones comparable to the first world war
ft.com
Americans beware: markets can be out of sync with reality
We should avoid being lulled into complacency by economic conditions that are still reasonably solid
ft.com
Mira Nair Finds a New Audience as Mother of Zohran Mamdani
Mira Nair, the acclaimed film director and mother of Zohran Mamdani, in Amritsar, India, in March.
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Wiggy stardust! The mind-blowing hair artist who astonished Rihanna and Cate Blanchett
Who says hair can’t be art? We meet Taiba Akhuetie, who uses flowing human and synthetic locks to take brollies, tables, chairs, lampshades, handbags and more into a wild and wavy new dimensionTaib...
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How China’s Housing Crisis Has Global Consequences
Our Beijing bureau chief, Keith Bradsher, describes how China’s enormous housing crash is affecting economies all over the world.
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Imperagen raises £5 million to use quantum physics, AI on enzyme engineering
Biotech company Imperagen announced on Thursday a £5 million ($6.7 million) seed round led by PXN Ventures, with participation from IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone.
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UN backs historic climate crisis ruling, despite US attempts to stop resolution
The US, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia – some of the highest oil-producing nations and major greenhouse gas emitters – opposed the measureThe UN has voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world...
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Nvidia posts record profit and revenue amid AI chip boom
Chip giant announces $80bn stock buyback scheme and dividend hike in boon to shareholders.
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Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
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Jupiter’s lightning may be 100x more powerful than Earth’s
Jupiter’s storms aren’t just gigantic — they may unleash lightning far more powerful than anything on Earth. Using NASA’s Juno spacecraft, scientists discovered that some lightning bolts on the gas...
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Scientists discover a strange “inside-out” planetary system that shouldn’t exist
Scientists have discovered a bizarre planetary system where a rocky world orbits farther out than giant gas planets, defying long-standing theories of planet formation. The finding hints that some...
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Asteroid mining and new billionaires: what’s in SpaceX’s IPO filing
Elon Musk’s rocket-to-AI conglomerate lays out its planetary ambitions
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Scientists discover the nutrient that can supercharge cellular energy
Researchers discovered that leucine, a nutrient found in protein-rich foods, can supercharge mitochondria by protecting crucial energy-producing proteins inside cells. The breakthrough uncovers a p...
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Indonesians sue government over deadly Sumatra flood response
Survivors of Indonesia’s deadly Sumatra floods are suing the government over inadequate disaster recovery
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Samsung strike on hold - but the fight isn't over yet. Why?
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
bbc.com
US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights
Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
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MIT scientists discover amino acid that helps the gut heal itself
MIT scientists have identified cysteine — an amino acid found in foods like meat, dairy, beans, and nuts — as a potent trigger for intestinal repair. In mice, a cysteine-rich diet activated immune...
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Trump says no escalation expected with Cuba after Castro indictment
President Trump said the United States is “freeing up Cuba” and ruled out escalation after the US indicted Castro
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Jensen Huang says he’s found a ‘brand new’ $200B market for Nvidia
The next big thing for Nvidia will be CPUs for AI agents, $200 billion worth, CEO Jensen Huang predicts.
techcrunch.com
Anthropic on track for first profitable quarter
AI lab set to hit milestone ahead of competitors OpenAI and xAI
ft.com
Iran war live: Tehran says no surrender to US, diplomacy ‘wiser’ than war
Israeli attacks have killed 3,073 people across Lebanon since March, according to Lebanese Health Ministry.
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The Crumbling Pillars of Global Peace
War, empire, and the forgotten power of the United Nations.