Pope Leo Schooled the Tech Bros on Tolkien
The Holy Father referenced The Lord of the Rings in his encyclical about AI—an expert (if unintentional) troll of tech billionaires who keep misinterpreting the series.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-05-26
Manny Fernandez, Bulwark of Dolphins’ Defense, Dies at 79
Manny Fernandez, No. 75 of the Miami Dolphins, on the sidelines during a game in Miami in the early 1970s.
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UK imposes sanctions on crypto exchange tied to billionaire Justin Sun
Foreign Office announces measures against Huobi among several entities it says helped Russia evade economic pressure
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DuckDuckGo installs are up 30% as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search
Google overhauled Search at I/O 2026, replacing blue links with AI agents. The backlash has been swift. DuckDuckGo app installs spiked 30% as users seek a way out.
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Spurs conduct major review to address 'astronomical' injury problems
Spurs have carried out a major review of their performance and medical departments, which included an investigation into whether the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium's retractable pitch is contributing to...
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Spurs launch review after season of injury woe
Tottenham will launch a review focusing on the "unusual" spate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries recently suffered by key players.
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NASA to Announce Artemis III Crew, Provide Mission Progress Update
NASA will provide an update on the agency’s Artemis III mission and announce the astronauts assigned to the test flight during a live event at 11 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 9, at the agency’s Johnso...
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Aftermath of deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon
New videos show widespread destruction in Maarakeh following deadly Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon.
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in New York
Students in New York will hear from NASA astronaut Jessica Meir as she answers their prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Sp...
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Starship’s path to reusability looks murky after SpaceX’s S-1
SpaceX’s recent IPO and Starship rocket test flight delivered two big data points that offer a realistic vision for the coming years — and one that may disappoint both the company’s boo...
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Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.
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Tony Blair says Labour must abandon net zero, support Trump and cut benefits
In highly unusual intervention, ex-PM says his party’s ‘almost infinite capacity for self-delusion’ makes it likely to lose next electionAnalysis: Tony Blair’s essay on Labour failings gets full ma...
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Tony Blair’s essay on Labour failings gets full marks for being unhelpful
Intervention by former PM almost feels designed to inflict maximum annoyance on his partyTony Blair says Labour must abandon net zero, support Trump and cut benefitsDid Tony Blair ever mention he w...
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Climber carries kite with Palestinian children’s dreams to Everest summit
Climber carries kite with Palestinian children’s dreams to Everest summit
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Why the Vatican Invited Anthropic to the Pope’s AI Encyclical Presentation
Pope Leo’s first encyclical marks an unprecedented alliance between the Church and Silicon Valley.
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US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel
Trump gov't plans to make about 20 tonnes of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads available to US power firms.
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Trump-led push to redraw Congress maps faces setbacks in Southern states
State lawmakers reject a new map in South Carolina as judges strike down newly drawn US House districts one in Alabama.
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The Best Movies to Stream This Month (May 2026)
Bugonia, Good Boy, and Send Help are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
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Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base
Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.
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Robert Daley, Multifaceted Author of ‘Prince of the City,’ Dies at 96
Robert Daley in 1997. Six of his books became movies or television treatments, including “Prince of the City.”
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What Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Says About the Power of AI
In Magnifica Humanitas, the Pope decries the concentration of technological power in a few global players.
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NASA Provides Update on Moon Base Rovers, Landers, Missions
During a Moon Base event Tuesday at NASA’s Headquarters in Washington, the agency announced new contracts for lunar rovers for crew to drive and uncrewed cargo landers bound for the Moon. NASA lead...
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White House proposes NDAs for all US federal workers
Trump administration threatens legal action against employees who leak, aiming to curb information flow to journalists.
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Canada Strikes Landmark Deal to Export Liquefied Natural Gas to Germany
Canada’s LNG export facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, the country’s largest LNG plant. Prime Minister Mark Carney has sought new markets for Canadian energy resources.
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Foden a 'victim' of football's packed schedule
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is a "victim" of football's packed fixture schedule after being left out of England's World Cup squad, says the chief executive of the PFA.
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Reform civil service plan ‘would sack more planning officers than exist’
Analysis of party’s proposed cuts also suggests it would get rid of two-thirds of psychologists who support prison staffA Reform UK plan to cut the size of the civil service would involve sacking m...
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OpenRouter more than doubles valuation to $1.3B in a year
OpenRouter has raised a $113 million Series B led by CapitalG. Its 5x growth in usage over six months indicates the multi-AI-model future is here.
techcrunch.com
England’s Mitchell a doubt for Nations Championship due to hamstring injury
Alex Mitchell has emerged as a doubt for the Nations Championship in July after sustaining a pulled hamstring during England’s training camp last week.
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RCB beat Buttler's Gujarat to reach IPL final
Captain Rajat Patidar thrashes 93 not out as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru power into the final of the Indian Premier League.
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Reform UK’s Makerfield byelection candidate appeared to doubt seriousness of Covid on X
Robert Kenyon has been linked to vaccine scepticism and advised a person with the virus to ‘stop having boosters’The Reform UK candidate in this month’s Makerfield byelection appeared to doubt the...
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Have Rangers just signed Scotland's World Cup number nine?
Will Lawrence Shankland's transfer from Heart of Midlothian to Rangers coincide with him becoming Scotland's main striker at the World Cup?
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Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.
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Former Arsenal midfielder Partey named in Ghana squad ahead of World Cup
Ghana's Thomas Partey, who joined Villareal from Arsenal in 2025, has pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges in UK.
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Littler offers Prince William tickets for Worlds
Luke Littler offers to provide the tickets for the Prince of Wales for the World Championship at Alexandra Palace later this year.
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John Barbour, Who Played Key Role in the Rise of Reality TV, Dies at 93
John Barbour in 1981. Mr. Barbour was a producer and writer of the good-natured series “Real People,” bantering cheerfully about its subjects with the members of an onscreen panel.
nytimes.com
Iran starts to restore internet access after months-long blackout
Move to allow connectivity comes as US strikes Iranian missile launch sites and peace talks continue
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Armenia signs strategic partnership deal with US as election approaches
PM Nikol Pashinyan, who deepened ties with US, faces challenge from pro-Russia parties in upcoming parliamentary polls.
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Magic, mastery and magisterial power: 10 of Sonny Rollins’ greatest recordings
After his death aged 95, we look back at a remarkable catalogue of work that stretches from vivacious mid-50s sets to his evocative performance after 9/11• News: Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz sax...
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South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.
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The Guardian view on Britain’s economy: to profit politically a recovery must be felt in people’s pockets | Editorial
The chancellor can point to growth and lower inflation, but weak job data, flat living standards and uncertain productivity are no reason to cheerIn October 1991, the then chancellor Norman Lamont...
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Ben Morea, Principal Provocateur of 1960s Anarchist Group, Dies at 84
Ben Morea in 2016 at an exhibition of his paintings in New York City. He was mostly known for an anarchist-centered activism he called “armed love.”
nytimes.com
World Cup broadcast hopes boosted in India as Zee Entertainment in talks
Broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 in India have been at a deadlock only weeks ahead of June 11 kickoff.
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Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks
Age limits and changes to allegedly addictive design features could be in place by the end of the yearLabour is expected to announce a social media crackdown within weeks as the prime minister, Kei...
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What has Pope Leo warned about AI – and why that’s significant
The pontiff presented his encyclical at the Vatican alongside AI experts.
aljazeera.com
UK and Europe shatter heat records in ‘mind-boggling’ May
Peak temperature of 35C in London breaches previous historical monthly high by more than 2C
ft.com
How are French Open stars coping with Paris 'heat dome'?
With temperatures reaching 34C at the French Open, players are having to tweak their games to deal with firmer courts, higher bounces and the heat.
bbc.com
A Spring Heat Wave is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France
Temperatures in London climbed to 34.8 degrees Celsius, or nearly 95 degrees Fahrenheit, on Monday.
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It’s Still Spring in Europe, but the Heat is Already Breaking Records
Temperatures in London climbed to 34.8 degrees Celsius, or nearly 95 degrees Fahrenheit, on Monday.
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Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave
Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.
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Texas Republicans will choose a candidate for general election Senate contest Tuesday
Some Texas Republicans worry that the intraparty Senate primary fight could make it difficult for to unite behind Tuesday's winner to defeat a potentially strong Democratic challenge in the midterms.
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Northampton scrum-half Mitchell suffers fresh injury blow
England and Northampton Saints scrum-half Alex Mitchell sustains another hamstring injury which leaves him doubtful for the remainder of the season.
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Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout
Internet access has been cut off in the country since the start of the war in late February.
bbc.com
NZ focusing solely on Ireland before England Tests
New Zealand captain Tom Latham says his side will "certainly not be taking Ireland lightly" as they prepare for the solitary Test between the sides, before a three-game series against England in June.
bbc.com
To stop leaks, the Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs
The Trump administration has proposed creating a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement for new and existing federal employees.
npr.org
France’s Kouame becomes youngest male Grand Slam match-winner in 17 years
At 17, Moise Kouame becomes the youngest winner of a Grand Slam match with French Open win against Marin Cilic.
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Albert Manifold ousted as BP chair over governance and conduct concerns
BP stock falls by over 4 percent in US and UK markets as governance concerns lead to chairman Albert Manifold's removal.
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Paris School Worker Tried for Child Abuse in Widespread Assault Inquiry
Demonstrators gathered outside court in Paris on Tuesday to protest allegations of sexual abuse in schools.
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'Best he's ever been' | Naismith backs Shankland to shine at World Cup amid Rangers move
Steven Naismith reflects on the sensational season of Lawrence Shankland at Hearts and backs the striker to continue that form in the World Cup amid his move to Rangers.
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Southampton pay tribute as Udoh dies aged 21
Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp announce the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.
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Scotland fans book 20 school buses for games at ‘inaccessible’ US World Cup
As ticket prices soar to record levels, fans come to terms with overall cost of following their teams at World Cup.
aljazeera.com
This startup is betting India’s gig economy can train the world’s robots
Human Archive, a startup founded by Berkeley and Stanford researchers, is paying gig workers in India to wear camera-equipped caps and sensor devices to collect the real-world physical training dat...
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SNP accused of ‘embezzling’ voters over Peter Murrell’s theft of party funds
Scottish National party’s attempt to focus on call for independence referendum overshadowed by embezzlement scandalThe Scottish National party was accused of “embezzling” voters after opposition le...
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Dutch government blocks US company from acquisition, citing ‘risk to public interest’
The move to block the acquisition of the cloud company that hosts the Dutch digital ID service comes as Europe continues to reduce its reliance on U.S. technology.
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'I ignore the pressure' - Sabalenka starts Paris bid with top ranking on line
World number one Aryna Sabalenka is ignoring the pressure that comes with defending her top ranking after reaching the French Open second round.
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‘The avalanche of slime has been unbelievable’: E Jean Carroll shares life post-Trump in new film
In the documentary Ask E. Jean, the journalist and author provides an unflinching account of her life, career and groundbreaking legal victories“If you were concerned about being dragged through th...
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Ghost hackers: the cybersecurity mystery that nobody has solved
A shadowy group that stole and dumped the NSA’s most powerful hacking tools still has implications for how companies think about digital risk today.
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Iranian hackers blamed for breach of Los Angeles transit system that took weeks to recover
An Israeli cybersecurity firm said Iran’s government is behind Ababil of Minab, a fake hacktivist persona that has claimed a series of data breaches after the start of the war in Iran.
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European countries and EU summon Russian envoys over threats on Kyiv
EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper says Russia’s threat to diplomats and foreign citizens is an 'unacceptable escalation'.
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UK law firm Pinsent Masons reprimanded by court over AI error
Judge Mark Mullen warns lawyers against outsourcing legal research or reasoning
ft.com
Hammer to rerelease 1958 Dracula in UK with long-lost footage added
Classic starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing will include footage censors decided was too gruesomeHammer Films’ horror masterpiece Dracula is to be rereleased in UK cinemas in October, includ...
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Tehran labels US attacks ‘gross violation’, says it is prepared to respond
The US says it struck boats and missile sites in Iran, shortly after both sides had indicated progress in peace talks.
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Hajj pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat under scorching desert sun
Temperatures near 44°C test worshippers’ endurance as the annual pilgrimage unfolds under the shadow of war.
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‘Leave Kyiv’: Why Russia’s latest Ukraine threat is a major escalation
Russia and Ukraine have been at war since February 2022 and have not yet agreed on a peace deal.
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Universal Music Group and TikTok renew agreement to combat unauthorized AI music
For years, UMG has pushed platforms, streaming services, and AI companies to implement stricter content moderation policies
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Partey in preliminary Ghana squad for World Cup
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana's preliminary squad for the World Cup.
bbc.com
Stripteases, ecstatic embraces and a dog in a dress: the full-on photos celebrating queer dancefloors worldwide
A thrillingly unsanitised new photo book captures the liberating power of queer clubs in all their sexy, messy, kinky, cacophonous glory. ‘I wanted it to feel like a night out,’ says the woman behi...
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Chennai City Lights
Chennai, on India’s southern coast along the Bay of Bengal and with a metropolitan population of about 8.7 million, shines with white LED streetlights in this photograph taken at approximatel...
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Trump-backed redistricting plan is rejected in the South Carolina Legislature
Republican state senators don't face election this year. Trump's urging for them to redistrict to help flip the House seat held by prominent Democrat Jim Clyburn was met with opposition.
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Greens to run scaled-back campaign in Makerfield byelection in potential boost for Burnham
Exclusive: Party expected to focus on Greater Manchester mayoralty election if Burnham returned to parliamentUK politics live – latest updatesThe Greens have decided to devote only limited resource...
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Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong Internet Blackout, Officials Say
A woman waves an Iranian flag in Tehran, Iran. The authorities imposed an internet blackout during the war with the United States and Israel.
nytimes.com
UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row
Temperature reaches 35C at Heathrow on Tuesday after 34.8C high at Kew Gardens in London on MondayTell us: how are you coping in the UK heatwave?The UK has recorded its highest-ever May temperature...
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Iran’s president praises military after US strikes
President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Iran’s military capabilities after the US carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran
aljazeera.com
Spotify now lets you stream narrated magazine articles, too
Spotify is adding narrated magazine articles to its app as it expands beyond music into audiobooks, podcasts, AI audio, and more.
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Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.
bbc.com
Can Ireland claim Test scalp against New Zealand?
BBC Sport NI looks at Ireland's chances of causing an upset in their four-day Test match against New Zealand at Stormont from 27-30 May.
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US Supreme court rejects NFL attempt to move racism case to arbitration
The league, plus New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans, to move case to proceedings controlled by the NFL.
aljazeera.com
Do we owe the world children?
Is having children a choice or responsibility?
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket rates end May 29
Save up to $410 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass before prices increase on May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here to join the tech epicenter in San Francisco.
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Norway World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad list
Led by superstar forward Erling Haaland, Norway impressed in qualifying to reach their first World Cup since 1998.
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Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.
bbc.com
UK may be ‘tipped into a general election’ if Burnham replaces Starmer, says Harman
Former deputy Labour leader says Nigel Farage could say Manchester mayor is a ‘usurper’ and he may seek his own mandateUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK may find itself “tipped into a general...
theguardian.com
Israel Steps Up Strikes in Lebanon as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal
Smoke rises after an Israeli air raid on the village of Yohmor in southern Lebanon on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Report warns pro-Palestine protesters face legal crackdown: What to know
Campaigners warn the right to protest is being put under pressure by the arms industry.
aljazeera.com
French Open: Medvedev shocked by wildcard Walton in first round
Former world number one Daniil Medvedev is stunned by Australia's Adam Walton in the opening round at Roland Garros.
aljazeera.com
7-Eleven data breach affects over 185,000 people’s personal data
The data breach included names, dates-of-birth, postal addresses, and Social Security numbers, according to a state government listing.
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Los Angeles Philharmonic announces Daniel Harding as next music director
The British-born conductor will replace Gustavo Dudamel as the orchestra’s chief conductorThe Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced that Daniel Harding is to be its next music director.The UK-born...
theguardian.com
AI tools lead to ‘clear racial disparities’ in job hiring
New Stanford-led study finds candidates that fail AI-hiring tests face ‘systemic rejection’ across companies
ft.com
French Open: Sabelenka storms to opening win against Bouzas Maneiro
Aryna Sabalenka powered into the French Open second round, defying her world number 50 opponent and searing Paris heat.
aljazeera.com
Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes
Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.
bbc.com
Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko as new parliament speaker
Lawmakers reinstate Sonko and elect him speaker with overwhelming support in Senegal's legislative body.
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Rated - Liverpool's six signings from record summer spree
BBC Sport assesses the impact made by Liverpool's six signings last summer that totalled a record £415m.
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Israeli air attacks kill seven Palestinians in Gaza
At least five Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on a refugee camp in central Gaza, officials said.
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McTominay's 'surreal' World Cup buzz and unexpected reunion with Carrick & Man Utd
Scott McTominay speaks to Sky Sports News after the Bank of Scotland commemorated his overhead kick by putting it on a limited addition £20 note. The Napoli midfielder looks ahead to the World...
skysports.com
Dada Masilo’s Hamlet review – dance remix gives the tragedy some potent tweaks
Sadler’s Wells, LondonThe late choreographer heightens Ophelia and Gertrude’s stories yet squanders some speeches in an intense hourWords, words, words. Can Hamlet retain its tragic force without u...
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‘United’ Spain first as Barcelona top absent Real Madrid in World Cup squad
Real's absence from Spain's World Cup squad, while Barca dominate picks, explained by coach as 'united nation' first.
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No Place for Football review – battling ice and snow to play the beautiful game in Greenland
Life is tough on the autonomous territory – not least for its footballers, as this documentary testifiesAs the football-industrial complex churns out ever more eyeball-aimed product, precision engi...
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007 First Light review – a triumphant James Bond game made by obsessive fans
PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5; IO InteractiveThe stealth masters behind Hitman go loud for this game about Bond’s brilliant beginningsGiven that we’ve not had a great James Bond video game in decades – o...
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Amazon fulfillment competitor Stord raises $250M at $3B valuation
Stord was founded in 2015 by then-college students CEO Sean Henry and CTO Jacob Boudreau while they were still at Georgia Tech.
techcrunch.com
New Instrument Used Antarctic Ice Sheet to Probe Extreme Universe
The Payload for Ultrahigh Energy Observations (PUEO) is a NASA Astrophysics Pioneers Program mission designed to detect the most energetic particles in the universe.
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UK sees huge rise in ‘battery cow’ dairy farms, investigation reveals
Campaigners warn indoor dairy mega farms risk worsening pollution and animal welfare, as farmers squeezed by rising costs turn to intensive systemsA huge rise in factory-style dairy farming of “bat...
theguardian.com
Why reluctant 'guru' says Dutch will win World Cup
Economist Joachim Klement developed a forecast model which has kept a 100% record of predicting World Cup winners since 2014 - who does he think will win in 2026?
bbc.com
Nine countries pull out of Ukraine ammunition coalition
Czech-led initiative aimed at supplying Kyiv with millions of shells has halved since December, says president
ft.com
Minorities at World Cup fear threat of ICE and how immigration is enforced
Fear of ICE threat concerns fans, including Haitians in Massachusetts, where one of their biggest diasporas resides.
aljazeera.com
French Open tennis: Monfils wants to emulate Ronaldo and LeBron
Gael Monfils played his final match at Roland-Garros in defeat by fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston but pledges to play on.
aljazeera.com
Can the US and India repair ties over trade and China?
Rubio's visit to India comes as Washington seeks closer ties with New Delhi amid trade tensions and energy politics.
aljazeera.com
Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe, says DR Congo governor
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.
bbc.com
Putin and Trump don’t have the cards
The wars Russia and America have waged in Ukraine and Iran are case studies in geopolitical self-harm
ft.com
‘If you try to fix Holmes, you’ll get your arse handed to you’: do we really need another Sherlock remake?
Rafe Spall will play Conan Doyle’s super sleuth in a huge new drama next year. While some fans fear ‘Sherlock fatigue’, others – including Stephen Moffat – insist he will always make great tellyIn...
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Roberts and Davies return from injury for Wales
Ben Davies returns from a serious ankle injury while Connor Roberts could play his first game in a year for Wales against Ghana and Romania.
bbc.com
The Cookware Industry Has a Major Fight Brewing Over PFAS Claims
There’s a new front in the war over the safety of chemicals used to make nonstick pans.
wired.com
Sentences of boys spared custody over Hampshire rape referred to Court of Appeal, PM says
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.
bbc.com
Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
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Pakistan and China reach ‘new broad consensus’ on boosting ties
A joint statement says the countries aim to boost the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and develop Gwadar port.
aljazeera.com
Anticipation in Iran as talks with US continue amid attacks, war of words
The markets in Iran predict a breakthrough, but sentiments on the street and among the leadership are divided.
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AI Agents Plunged the Tech World Into Chaos. Here’s Exactly How That Happened
The definitive story of how Claude Code and OpenClaw kicked off computing’s biggest transformation possibly ever.
wired.com
Quiz: Will AI Destroy Your Career?
Some jobs may be toast. Some will survive. Click your answers to learn your fate.
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AI Is Taking Over the Most Cursed Job in the World
There’s a mad dash to automate the world’s most hated calls. Have an unpaid bill? You’ll hear from an AI debt collector sometime soon.
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I Spent a Week Recording Myself Doing Chores for Money. Who's the Robot Now?
Cooking. Doing laundry. Tidying up. All your household tasks can be turned into data to train future humanoids—if you’re prepared for the consequences.
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I’m a Professional Fact-Checker. AI Is Wrong More Often Than You Think
Can AI do fact-checking? A WIRED fact-checker fact-checks.
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To Land a Job in AI, Try Reading Kant
The world’s leading AI labs are hiring philosophers to think through ethical edge cases and grand questions of mind and morality. Are they another instrument of hype?
wired.com
7 Ways to Get So Good at AI, People Will Think You Are AI
From killing your chatbots to optimizing your prompts, here are the best ways to go full AI native and conquer the new world.
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Take This Mandatory AI Workplace Training Right Now—or Else
AI could make you redundant. Here’s what you need to know.
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'I hope to inspire' - Monfils bows out of final French Open
Gael Monfils speaks of his desire to inspire young black kids to play tennis, after exiting his final French Open, his home Grand Slam and the major where he reached the semi-finals in 2008 and a f...
bbc.com
Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over ‘disgusting comments’
Broadcaster describes Robert Kenyon, who is standing in the upcoming Makerfield byelection, as a misogynist and a ‘cowardly man’ Carol Vorderman has demanded an apology from the Reform UK candidate...
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Iran War Live Updates: Khamenei Says U.S. Military Bases in Middle East No Longer Safe
A photo of Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader, at a memorial ceremony for the victims of US-Israel war in Tehran on Sunday.
nytimes.com
Michael Jordan pays tribute to Pep Guardiola at Man City manager’s farewell
The NBA great was among several high-profile names who saluted Guardiola's tenure after 10 years in charge at the club.
aljazeera.com
I Never Liked a Laptop Sleeve Until I Tried the Bellroy Laptop Caddy
This sleeve works overtime to carry so much more than a spare laptop. With all the extra space and pockets, it's the best laptop companion I've ever used.
wired.com
US Law Enforcement Warns of ‘Anti-Tech Extremism’ as AI Hatred Grows
As Americans stew over the looming risk of job-stealing AI and data centers in their back yards, the feds are raising the alarm about a new category of threat, documents obtained by WIRED show.
wired.com
Large Hadron Collider detects strange particle behavior that could rewrite physics
Scientists working at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider may be seeing the strongest hints yet of physics beyond the Standard Model — the decades-old theory that explains the fundamental particles and fo...
sciencedaily.com
Seven deaths in France linked to record-high temperatures
Five of the deaths were by drowning while two people died competing in sporting eventsSeven people have died in France in an extreme early-summer heat event that is affecting a swathe of western Eu...
theguardian.com
Threat of Deportations Leads to Risky Childbirth for Haitian Mothers
Katty Joseph, 20, in the room where she gave birth in the Dominican Republic. She said she delivered on the floor of her home because she feared that seeking care in a public hospital without legal...
nytimes.com
A Powerful H.I.V. Drug Lands in Zambia. But Will It Reach Those Who Need It?
Health workers promoted a new H.I.V. prevention method at the University of Zambia in Lusaka in March and encouraged students to sign up to get it.
nytimes.com
Cearvol’s Wave Design Fights Off Hearing Loss and Aging Stigma
Cearvol’s Wave Lite hearing aids take on the stigma of aging with tech-inspired design, but they lack the nuance to be truly useful.
wired.com
China executes man for murdering prominent gaming tycoon
The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body Problem.
bbc.com
Scientists create global treasure map pointing to hidden rare earth deposits
Scientists have created a global “treasure map” for rare earth elements by uncovering where the strange volcanic rocks that contain them are most likely to form. By combining thousands of rock samp...
sciencedaily.com
Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media
Ellen Roome, whose son, Jools Sweeney, was 14 when he died, wants a ban put in place for under-16sThe mother of a teenager who believes he died in a TikTok challenge gone wrong has said that Downin...
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‘Everyone is equal in this space’: the cosmic world of neurodivergent-friendly club night Robyn’s Rocket
Trumpeter Robyn Steward thought clubs weren’t for her until she encountered Fabric’s accessible upgrade – the new home for her radically inclusive, space-themed nightUntil May last year, trumpeter...
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Wes Streeting says Starmer ‘behind the curve’ on under-16s social media ban – UK politics live
Former health secretary says he unsuccessfully argued for tougher action when in cabinetGood morning. The government has been consulting on whether to follow Australia and impose a ban on social me...
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Bodies with names: Inside Gaza’s cemetery of the missing
Gaza’s cemetery of unidentified bodies reflects toll of Israel's war as families search for disappeared relatives.
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US strikes Iran again: What we know, and is the ceasefire over?
Before the US strikes on targets in southern Iran, Tehran said a deal with Washington was not imminent.
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ByteDance offers AI team special stock to fend off poaching
TikTok owner issues shares tied to AI business unit as China’s tech talent war heats up
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Fairyland review – moving memoir of queer parenting and new kinds of family in 70s San Francisco
Andrew Durham’s tender adaptation of Alysia Abbott’s book finds warmth, humour and heartbreak in an unconventional family unit shaped by love and lossFor anyone familiar with the Bay Area in the 19...
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From Macclesfield to Leipzig: How Palace reached Conference League final
Game 60. The longest season in Crystal Palace's history has reached its final destination. Leipzig.
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Knicks reach NBA finals after defeating Cavaliers in Game 4
New York Knicks are heading to the NBA finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll.
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Green party announce new candidate for Makerfield byelection
Sarah Wakefield, a councillor on Manchester city council, will stand for the party after its initial candidate withdrewThe Greens have announced their new candidate in the Makerfield byelection.Sar...
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UK experiences ‘tropical night’ after hottest ever May day
Temperatures did not fall below 21.3C on Monday night at Kenley airfield in south London and fire crews were called to a blaze at Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh• Tell us: how are you coping in the UK h...
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‘Come back, my son’: Indian exam leak leaves trail of death, despair, anger
More than 2 million aspiring doctors took India’s NEET examination. But the test was compromised and cancelled.
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Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
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Untold UK: Vinnie Jones review – this chaotic biopic is an unexpected amount of fun
Does the footballer have any regrets? This documentary doesn’t care to ask deep questions. Still, his colourful career from midfielder to movie star is an undeniably great story Do not come to the...
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The curse of burnout Britain affects politicians as much as everyone else: give Carla Denyer a break | Gaby Hinsliff
The Green MP’s decision to take time out has angered some – but many more will see endemic stress and anxiety as a blight we must addressCarla Denyer is taking some time out.The Bristol Central MP...
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Millions of salmon deaths at Scottish farms disclosed after watchdog’s ruling
Animal and Plant Health Agency forced to release reports showing scale and cause of deaths on some fish farmsMillions of fish deaths caused by accidental poisoning and suffocation on Scottish salmo...
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Can Raducanu get back to aggressive, first-strike style on grass under coach Richardson?
Emma Raducanu remains determined to get back to an aggressive, first-strike style on grass under returning coach Andrew Richardson.
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'Dangerous' Sanchez wants Usyk title fight 'as soon as possible'
Frank Sanchez is hoping to challenge for Oleksandr Usyk's IBF world heavyweight title 'as soon as possible', says manager Mike Borao.
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'Magician' Monfils exits final French Open
Gael Monfils bows out of his final French Open in the first round, losing in five sets to compatriot Hugo Gaston, as tributes are paid to one of the great tennis entertainers.
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Rubio says Iran deal could take days after US forces launch new attacks
US forces say they hit Iranian missile sites and boats as Iranian delegation in Qatar for talks on extending ceasefire.
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Knicks sweep Cavaliers to end 27-year wait for NBA Finals
The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 to complete a four-game sweep of the Eastern Conference finals.
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Knicks reach NBA Finals for first time in 27 years
The New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years with a commanding 130-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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McTominay backs 'great man' Clarke for Scotland stay
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay "would love that" if Steve Clarke agrees a new contract to extend his stay as head coach beyond this summer's World Cup.
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Iran war day 88: US attacks near Strait of Hormuz; talks under way in Qatar
US forces carry out series of attacks in the country's south as Iranian delegation holds talks in Qatar.
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Crossing the Wine Dark Sea by Emily Wilson review – a masterclass in translation
The polarising translator of the Odyssey and the Iliad sets out her philosophy in this fascinating collectionEmily Wilson’s translations of the Odyssey in 2017 and the Iliad in 2023 are now the sta...
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Landmarks review – Lucrecia Martel’s beautiful account of an Indigenous murder case
Martel’s documentary about the shooting of Javier Chocobar is a mannered and dignified work, laden with post-colonial tension and the weight of institutionsThe great doyenne of Argentine cinema, wr...
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‘A gift that keeps on giving’: the witty world of Lee Friedlander – in pictures
The American photographer was ‘adept at turning any scrap of junk into a lavish puzzle’ as these beguiling images of chain link fences and roadside signs shows Continue reading...
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Medieval King Arthur manuscript could fetch £2m at auction
Book containing early versions of the Merlin and Grail legends has remained in private hands for 700 years In one illustration, painted on vellum and decorated with gold leaf, the sorcerer Merlin...
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24 Hours with Ella Toone coming soon
Watch the trailer for a new BBC Sport documentary offering unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Manchester United and England star Ella Toone as she prepares for her wedding, while still comin...
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How Toone is navigating grief through football
England and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone opens up about grief, football and preparing for her wedding without her dad in a new BBC documentary.
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Wales' fastest woman Brier breaks 44-year 200m record
Hannah Brier underlined her status as the fastest Welsh woman of all time, breaking Wales' 44-year-old 200m record to add to her 100m all-time best.
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TV tonight: Tom Hanks’s epic new documentary series
The Hollywood star brings his knowledge of the second world war to the small screen. Plus: Zoe Ball goes in search of distant relatives. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky History “When I wa...
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Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95
Known as the "saxophone colossus", Rollins had a lauded career spanning decades.
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MSPs set to vote on plans for second independence referendum
John Swinney will ask Parliament to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK government to allow a referendum on independence.
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Heatwaves are becoming the norm. This is what Britain will look like in the year 2052 | Bill McGuire
People sleep outside because their houses are too hot to inhabit, water is scarce and supermarkets are for the wealthyIf you think the temperature uncomfortable today, let me take you to the last d...
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‘I’m throwing everything at it’: one young man’s search for a job in Britain’s ‘worklessness capital’
High unemployment and a lack of support mean life can be tough in Grimsby, but 19-year-old Cohen is determined to make the best of life in this coastal townIt’s mid-afternoon in the Lincolnshire se...
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Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party control of the...
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Immigration courts are using a new tactic to speed up deportations
The Justice Department is moving up the court hearings for hundreds of immigrants and scheduling them for mass hearings. If they don't show up, they could be ordered deported.
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Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate
Texas Republicans are heading to the polls today to vote in the most expensive primary in history. NPR's Claudia Grisales lays out the stakes in the race.
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Starbucks’ Korean sales fall after backlash to ‘Tank Day’ ad campaign
Coffee chain has seen 'very significant' drop in sales after campaign that evoked crackdown, local operator says.
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Country diary: A jaw-dropping bounty of wildlife – and a reminder of what Britain has lost | Amy-Jane Beer
Biebrza marshes, Poland: It’s not just the abundance of elks, orchids and eagles that sets the mind racing, it’s the wild interactions between the ‘exotic’ and the familiarHave I made a mistake in...
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US strikes southern Iran in ‘self defence’ targeting Iranian mine boats
The US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats.
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Saint Levant: the pop star from Gaza caught between passionate fandom and bitter disapproval
His detractors say he shouldn’t be making pop music in times of war and destruction. His millions of fans say he has given them permission to celebrate their culture and their causeThe first time I...
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Indians protest over ‘forever chemicals’ after relocation of scandal-hit Italian factory
Lack of Pfas regulations raised in parliament after Guardian revealed former Miteni plant bought by Indian companyProtests over the production of cancer-linked Pfas chemicals have spread across Ind...
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‘I’m an absolute gurner. I’m worried’: The Archers stars on their flower power stage show
The hallowed radio show is celebrating 75 glorious years – by stepping out of the studio and on to the stage. We sent the Guardian’s food writer (and Ambridge obsessive) along to meet her heroes an...
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Three ways a new Labour leader could change the politics of growth
The UK needs to confront the policies that have made us poorer
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How ‘Epstein class’ became a populist battle-cry in US politics
Accusations of elite impunity loom over November’s midterm elections
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Spotify chief defends AI-generated music
Streaming app strikes deal with Universal allowing subscribers to create ‘controlled’ covers and remixes
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Apple has an innovation gap. Will its new CEO fill it?
The tech titan that once urged consumers to ‘think different’ may itself be ripe for disruption in the AI age
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Jaclyn Kagey Shapes Humanity’s Return to the Moon
For Jaclyn Kagey, preparing astronauts to put boots on the Moon is part of her daily work. As the Artemis extravehicular activity lead in NASA’s Flight Oper...
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Istanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown
Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.
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Cost of living crisis reshapes Eid spending in Nigeria
High costs in Nigeria are reshaping Eid preparations as families adjust spending and cut back on celebrations.
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NASA’s Psyche spacecraft uses Mars as a giant slingshot toward a mysterious metal world
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft just used Mars as a giant gravitational slingshot to continue its journey toward a strange metal rich asteroid. The close flyby boosted the spacecraft’s speed by about 1,00...
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Sonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95
One of the last stars of the bebop generation, Rollins was an genius of melodic invention and improvisation, working with Davis, Monk, Coltrane and othersSonny Rollins interview from 2022: ‘I was s...
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Scientists discover a giant “planet factory” beyond Jupiter
Scientists believe a dust-filled ring just outside Jupiter acted like a cosmic “planetesimal factory,” producing multiple generations of early space rocks with very different compositions. The disc...
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Massive supercomputer simulations unlock cosmic magnetic mystery
Scientists used some of the most advanced plasma simulations ever created to uncover how the universe builds enormous magnetic fields out of turbulence. The discovery could reshape our understandin...
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U.S. Carries Out ‘Self-Defense Strikes’ in Southern Iran
Ships near Bandar Abbas, Iran, in May. American forces struck targets near the coastal city on Monday.
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US military launches strikes on southern Iran amid talks in Qatar
US Central Command announces 'self-defence' strikes as Tehran's top negotiators gather in Qatar for peace talks.
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US strikes Iranian missile sites as peace talks continue
Washington announces ‘self-defence’ operation against targets in southern Iran
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Tensions rise in Bolivia as protesters march toward presidential palace
Demonstrators gathered near the presidential palace in La Paz as police maintained blockades and tensions remained high.
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Iran war live: US strikes Iran’s south, Tehran officials in Qatar for talks
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access.
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The War in Ethiopia Isn’t Over
Peace deals are leading to more violence.