Iran ambassador hits out at ‘country to the north’ in US World Cup visa row
Iran's football team still lacks US visas and is not competing on 'equal terms', Tehran's envoy to Mexico says.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-05-28
Tense protests erupt outside Delaney Hall immigrant detention centre in US
A hunger strike at the New Jersey facility has raised questions about conditions in US immigration detention centres.
aljazeera.com
Messi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup
Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament.
bbc.com
Beetlejuice review – Tim Burton’s super creep reanimated as a shock jock in ghoulish musical
Prince Edward theatre, LondonThere are drop-dead gorgeous designs and the performances are full of life but this off-kilter escapade has scattershot gags and unmemorable songsHalloween has arrived...
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Is Knight's sluggish form a concern for England?
England start their T20 World Cup campaign on 12 June with question marks surrounding their batting line-up, with veteran Heather Knight's form in the spotlight.
bbc.com
How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
bbc.com
PSG vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League final – 10 things to know
Al Jazeera runs you through this season's UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.
aljazeera.com
Ireland and Qatar halted twice by protests against upcoming Israel fixtures
Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel twice in UEFA Nations League matches, but are facing calls for a boycott.
aljazeera.com
Republic of Ireland's McGrath expects protests over Israel games to 'heat up'
Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath says he expects the controversy surrounding his side's upcoming Israel fixtures to "heat up" after Thursday's friendly win over Qatar is disrupted.
bbc.com
NASA’s X-59 Prepares for First Supersonic Flight
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is preparing for some of its most significant flights yet. The X-plane is about to begin a new block of test flights that will include its first time...
nasa.gov
Republic of Ireland edge past Qatar in friendly as both sides end with 10
Captain Nathan Collins headed the Republic of Ireland to a 1-0 friendly victory over World Cup-bound Qatar as both sides were reduced to 10 men.
skysports.com
I Am Artemis: Daniel Stubbs
Listen to this audio excerpt from Daniel Stubbs, NASA aerospace engineer: If you’ve driven through a cloud of dust and dirt that temporarily obscured your view, you’ve gotten a partial picture of a...
nasa.gov
Colombia’s first left-wing gov’t has reduced poverty, but has pile of debt
A big challenge for Colombia's next president will be how to reduce country's debt without sacrificing social gains.
aljazeera.com
Bob Horner, Powerful Slugger in Atlanta and Japan, Dies at 68
Bob Horner batting in 1986, the year he became the 11th player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game.
nytimes.com
Make That Movie review – Sam Campbell has made the funniest TV show of the entire year
The Last One Laughing and Taskmaster star’s supremely daft mockumentary is so hilarious it deserves to be paraded around the streets. Hopefully it can run and run This is a punt, but I’d be prepare...
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US judge rejects immediate block on Trump’s mail-in voting executive order
Judge Carl Nichols says Democrats’ legal challenge is premature as the administration moves to implement the measure.
aljazeera.com
Littler beats Humphries in epic Premier League final
World champion Luke Littler produces one of his finest displays to exact revenge on Luke Humphries and regain the Premier League with a 11-10 success in one of the competition's greatest finals.
bbc.com
The internet is being rebuilt for machines
As AI agents move from experiments to production, AWS, Cloudflare, and others are redesigning cloud infrastructure for a future dominated by machine-generated internet traffic instead of human users.
techcrunch.com
New Landsat Science Team Holds First In-Person Meeting
From May 5 to 7, the Landsat Science Team meeting convened at the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Co-moderated by Landsat 8, 9, and 10 Project Scientist Ch...
nasa.gov
Who's going to win French Open after Sinner's shock defeat?
Jannik Sinner's defeat to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round of the French Open sent shockwaves across the world of tennis,
skysports.com
Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave
European countries are issuing heat warnings as an unseasonal heatwave drives record temperatures across the continent.
aljazeera.com
Austrian Man Convicted of Planning Attack at Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
The 21-year-old suspect being escorted by guards to court on Thursday. He was accused of planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
nytimes.com
Asana acquires no-code agent-builder Stack AI
Asana will incorporate Stack AI into its growing suite of AI workflow tools.
techcrunch.com
Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates
The Department of Justice has argued that states are obliged to give ICE vehicles confidential licence plates.
aljazeera.com
The U.S. re-sanctioned a U.N. legal expert critical of Israel.
Francesca Albanese, the U.N.’s special rapporteur for the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza, in March.
nytimes.com
What’s behind South Africa’s anti-migrant protests?
Thousands of foreign workers are under increasing pressure to leave the country.
aljazeera.com
World's best disabled golfer Kipp Popert makes DP World Tour debut
The world's best disabled golfer, Kipp Popert, has made his debut appearance on the DP World Tour, teeing up at the Austrian Alpine Open after the G4D (Golf For Disabled) Tour was placed on hold.
skysports.com
Hackers are trying to steal Signal users’ backups in new wave of phishing attacks
A new hacking campaign is trying to trick Signal users to give up their secret recovery key, which can be used to access online backups containing past messages.
techcrunch.com
Rice, Shaw & McInnes among BBC Football Awards winners
For the first time, BBC Sport is handing out end-of-season football awards to the cream of the crop in English and Scottish football - and here are the winners.
bbc.com
Anthropic raises $65 Billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO
Anthropic has closed a $65 billion Series H round at a $965 billion post-money valuation, marking what could be the AI startup's final private fundraise before a highly anticipated IPO.
techcrunch.com
Chevron CEO Wirth warns oil prices likely to rise as Iran war hits supplies
Blockade in Strait of Hormuz has removed up to 13mn barrels a day from global markets and drawn down ‘shock absorbers’
ft.com
Rebuilding US weapons stockpile may ‘take years’ post-Iran war
Restoring pre-war stockpiles of critical US munitions will take at least two years, according to CSIS report.
aljazeera.com
Just like gold and oil, we’ll soon be able to trade AI token futures
Large exchanges are designing derivative products around AI tokens, which are increasingly being considered less a computational output and more a raw material input, like electricity or bandwidth.
techcrunch.com
'Not a robot' - Sinner had 'no energy' in shock defeat
Jannik Sinner says he "couldn't find any energy" as he lost in the second round to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in one of the biggest French Open shocks in recent years - but the world number one says the...
bbc.com
Scorecard: England vs India, first T20 international
Live score from the first T20 international between England and India at Chelmsford. Watch on Sky Sports Cricket.
skysports.com
NASA Uses Mineralogical Marker to Understand Ancient Martian Climate
Scientists analyzed 20 Martian samples collected by NASA’s Curiosity Rover and found that differences in hematite crystallite size at varying elevations could serve as a new mineralogical marker fo...
nasa.gov
Anthropic finalises $65bn funding deal to surpass OpenAI’s valuation
New round values Claude AI maker at $965bn including the new money
ft.com
Smith stars as NZ dominate Ireland in Belfast
New Zealand take control against Ireland on the second day of the one-off Test with Nathan Smith claiming an international career best of 6-40 at Stormont.
bbc.com
H1 secures $40M from CVS, proving SaaS startups can still attract investment
CEO Ariel Katz argues that while AI can replicate workflow SaaS, it can't copy H1’s unique doctor data.
techcrunch.com
Enfield council withdraws from government’s new towns programme
London authority’s new Tory-led administration delivers significant blow to Labour’s flagship housebuilding schemeEnfield council in north London has withdrawn from the government’s new towns progr...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on jobs and training: boosting young people’s chances should be a national mission | Editorial
Colleges and placements can help the 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds who aren’t earning or learning. But what they need most is workFor a few days at least, political attention is focused on young pe...
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England continue Women's T20 World Cup build-up with series vs India LIVE!
skysports.com
The Guardian view on energy shocks: winter is coming – and Labour needs a plan | Editorial
Clean power remains essential. But until it arrives, Britain must stop LNG made scarce by the Iran war setting gas and electricity prices The US-Israel war on Iran will drive household energy costs...
theguardian.com
How War Changed Eid in Lebanon
After nearly three years of war and displacement, Eid in Lebanon no longer feels like celebration for many families.
aljazeera.com
Why Paris may be the most important AI city outside Silicon Valley
Europe’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly; its founders are increasingly willing to scale companies domestically instead of immediately looking to relocate to the U.S.
techcrunch.com
Osaka responds to 'fashion show' jibe with another bold entrance
Former world No 1 Naomi Osaka made another dazzling entry at the French Open on Thursday, but she was made to work hard to avoid the exit door in a 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 victory over C...
skysports.com
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Poster
NASA/Jenny Mottar Downloads Print high resolution PDF May 28, 2026 PDF (144.47 MB) Print high resolution image May 28, 2026 PNG (45.60 MB) Smaller image for web view May 28, 2026 PNG (3.75 MB)
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Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon
Workers at the scene of a strike in Choueifat, Lebanon, south of Beirut, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon
Workers at the scene of a strike in Choueifat, Lebanon, south of Beirut, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Corgi announces $106M raise at $2.6B valuation — double what it was worth three weeks ago
Insurance tech Corgi announced today an $106 million Series B1 raise, valuing the company at $2.6 billion, just three weeks after announcing a $160 million Series B.
techcrunch.com
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
bbc.com
Totó la Momposina, Colombian Folk Music Star, Dies at 85
Totó in 2015. “We want to help our country’s music express the culture of all our people,” she said.
nytimes.com
Latvia parliament approves new gov’t after drone dispute toppled coalition
Latvia's government reform ensures a pro-Western path as regional drone incidents heighten security concerns.
aljazeera.com
Anthropic releases Opus 4.8 with new ‘dynamic workflow’ tool
The new Opus model comes with a tool called Dynamic Workflows, for coordinating swarms of subagents.
techcrunch.com
Arsenal owners planning new contract for Arteta
Arsenal's Kroenke family owners have confirmed plans to offer manager Mikel Arteta a new contract as an "utmost priority".
skysports.com
The Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are
The US military has long known that cheap fixes could stop location data from exposing its troops. It adopted almost none—and now says adversaries are using the data to target soldiers during a war.
wired.com
Contractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Kenny Heckle
Kenny Heckle grew up in Orlando, just west of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. An 80s child, he comes from a long line of union pipefitters and fabricators. Heckle recalls the day 42 years a...
nasa.gov
Burnley striker Foster named in South Africa squad
Burnley striker Lyle Foster is named in South Africa's World Cup squad as the country prepare to play in the tournament finals for the first time since they hosted the 2010 competition.
bbc.com
US inflation surges to three-year high amid tensions with Iran
Heightened petrol prices led the inflationary pressures, with prices that jumped 5.5 percent in April.
aljazeera.com
Waymo’s newest robotaxi is Chinese-made, built to make money, and now accepting riders
The launch of the Ojai minivan robotaxi comes after years of development and testing, but arrives amid a challenging time for Waymo.
techcrunch.com
SpaceX IPO boldly steps into the unknown of AI economics
We still need to learn many things about the basic business model of frontier models
ft.com
NASA Astronaut Andrew Morgan Retires
May 28, 2026 After a 12-year career at NASA, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Andrew R. Morgan has retired from the agency to continue his military service. Morgan spent 272 days in space aboard the Internatio...
nasa.gov
Mark Carney Says Canada’s Distancing from the U.S. is Good for Both Nations
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada speaking in New York on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Alan Milburn is right, a young generation has been betrayed. Forget Tony Blair: we must attend to this | Polly Toynbee
The new and excoriating account of the dire prospects for UK young people is a call to action. It could be the Beveridge report for our time The diagnosis is dire. Alan Milburn has published the fi...
theguardian.com
Fire kills 16 students at Kenyan girls’ boarding school
At least 16 students were killed and dozens injured after a fire tore through the dormitory of a girls’ school in Kenya.
aljazeera.com
U.S. says troops were targeted with location data, as senator warns ad industry is a ‘national security threat’
One leading privacy lawmaker said it was time to "start treating the adtech industry as a national security threat."
techcrunch.com
WHO chief heads to ‘hardest hit’ Ituri as DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak spreads
DRC battles Bundibugyo strain as confirmed cases rise to 121, with 17 deaths and 246 suspected fatalities reported.
aljazeera.com
Gaza City hospitals say several killed in strike, as Israel targets Hamas leaders
At least five children were reportedly killed in the strike, which appears to have targeted a Hamas commander.
bbc.com
Covid era gave Arteta space to revive Arsenal, says Kroenke
Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke says behind-closed-doors football during the Covid-19 pandemic allowed manager Mikel Arteta "space" help revive the "sleeping giant".
bbc.com
‘Lost generation’: why can’t young people get jobs? – The Latest
A landmark report has warned that the UK risks a ‘lost generation’ of young people, as new figures show that more than 1 million 16- to 24-year-olds in the UK were not in education, employment or t...
theguardian.com
Going Low and Slow in Testing
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flies above NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on April 28, 2026, during testing focused on lower-speed and altitude flig...
nasa.gov
Call of controversy? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 imagines a revived Korean war
Infinity Ward’s new game in the storied shooter genre embraces change with a potentially controversial real-world settingThere was a time when Call of Duty (CoD) regularly courted controversy. In 2...
theguardian.com
La Traviata review – gripping and genuinely moving staging opens Garsington’s summer season
Garsington Opera, WormsleyLouisa Muller’s richly detailed production of Verdi’s tragedy is elevated by Madison Leonard’s magnetic Violetta and Douglas Boyd’s musical direction that reinvigorates th...
theguardian.com
US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures for World Cup
World Cup hosts agree steps to counter Ebola threat after WHO declares public health emergency of international concern
aljazeera.com
Hull City charged by FA over discriminatory chants
Hull City are charged by the Football Association over discriminatory chanting in their FA Cup defeat by Chelsea.
bbc.com
NSW complete clean sweep over Queensland to win Women's State of Origin
New South Wales completed the first 3-0 clean sweep in the Women's State of Origin after they beat Queensland in the third game.
skysports.com
Rule changes needed to deal with pitch invasions - Scottish FA
Scottish football must look at adapting their rules to try and bring an end to pitch invasions from fans, says Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell.
bbc.com
Sesame, the conversational AI startup from Oculus founders, launches its iOS app
Sesame’s new iOS app brings its conversational AI agents to the public, offering more natural back-and-forth interactions designed to feel less like traditional chatbots and more like talking to a...
techcrunch.com
Neymar set to miss Brazil World Cup opener due to calf injury
Neymar was injured playing for Santos in the Brazil domestic league, and is now confirmed to miss World Cup friendlies.
aljazeera.com
IOC chief Coventry stirs social media storm over athlete payment comments
Olympians slam the IOC chief and Zimbabwe's former medallist for saying athletes should not be paid at the Games.
aljazeera.com
Yemen’s former leader Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi dies in exile at 80
Hadi was the internationally recognised president of Yemen who led a fractured government mostly from exile.
aljazeera.com
Diphtheria is a disease of poverty that has no place in modern Australia. When we talk about Closing the Gap, this is the gap | Donna Ah Chee
For those of us working in Aboriginal health, the outbreak doesn’t come as a surprise. We must invest in housing that keeps remote communities safeThe diphtheria outbreak should shock Australia. No...
theguardian.com
Lamp made out of eggshells cracks prestigious furniture award
Judges for the Australian Furniture Design award were impressed by the lamp’s versatility, ‘and how tactile it is’Joanne Odisho, a Melbourne furniture designer collects thousands of discarded eggsh...
theguardian.com
Here Comes Ojai, Waymo’s New Chinese-Made Robotaxi
The pale-blue Ojai vehicles will start picking up members of the public in California and Arizona today.
wired.com
A girl’s best friend: Marilyn Monroe remembered by her closest confidants
Four days before what would have been her 100th birthday, Hollywood legends look back on their friendships with a woman who, underneath the studio sheen, was warm, supportive and empatheticYou can...
theguardian.com
Sneak peek at new Siri app reveals Apple’s plans to take on ChatGPT and more
New renders offer a closer look at Apple’s planned AI overhaul for iOS 27, including a redesigned Siri experience powered and standalone Siri app.
techcrunch.com
Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
bbc.com
NASA’s Roman Mission Preps to Unveil New Populations of Faraway Worlds
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is poised to make a major leap in the hunt for worlds outside our solar system, known as exoplanets. Scientists expect the mission to reveal around 100,000...
nasa.gov
TT competitor killed in qualifying crash
Daniel Ingham, 33, died in the crash during qualifying for the Isle of Man TT on Wednesday.
bbc.com
RSI is the new AGI — and it’s just as hard to pin down
A new crop of AI labs are focused on recursive self-improvement — but the goal is proving elusive.
techcrunch.com
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Databricks’ co-founder on what kills enterprise AI deals
Enterprise AI is entering a different phase now, one where enterprises are no longer evaluating whether AI is exciting. They are evaluating whether it is safe to deploy broadly.
techcrunch.com
YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and ‘Auto speed’
The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.
techcrunch.com
Olympic champion Scott 'treasuring' every day on road to LA 2028
Olympic rowing champion Hannah Scott speaks to BBC Sport NI as she prepares to embark on a new season in the boat with renewed enthusiasm.
bbc.com
How NASA Uses Light to Detect Waste From Mines
Tens of thousands of abandoned mines threaten waterways across the American West, but identifying which sites urgently need cleanup is slow and expensive. Now, NASA’s EMIT instrument can analyze th...
nasa.gov
The Pope disrupts Silicon Valley
Unlike the US president, the pontiff is choosing to grapple with the serious challenges of AI
ft.com
Sinner shocked in French Open exit as Cerundolo recovers from two-sets down
World number one Jannick Sinner beaten by 56th-ranked Argentinian opponent Juan Manuel Cerundolo at Roland Garros.
aljazeera.com
Injured Neymar could miss Brazil's World Cup opener
Brazil forward Neymar is set to be out for "two to three weeks" and means he will miss friendly matches against Panama and Egypt.
bbc.com
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline extended to June 8 after overwhelming demand
After overwhelming demand from founders around the world, TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8. Nominate a standout startup or apply yours today.
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Teenager Kouame beats Vallejo at French Open to match 23-year Nadal record
French teenager Moise Kouame, who became youngest Grand Slam match winner in first round, defeats Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.
aljazeera.com
Greens can bring 'hope and joy' says Makerfield by-election candidate
Makerfield by-election Green candidate Saraf Wakefield pledfdaction on two" big buckets of issues"
bbc.com
‘The biggest myth? That I got kicked out of Sister Sledge’: Kathy Sledge on sibling rivalry, Chic and disco’s political power
One of disco’s biggest stars answers your questions, recalling tours with Rick James, inspiration for Destiny’s Child and what she wished she asked Michael JacksonYou have been an active contributo...
theguardian.com
Colin Matthews: Seascapes album review – the songs teem with detail
Nash Ensemble/Booth/Farnsworth/Cottis(Onyx)Soprano Claire Booth and baritone Marcus Farnsworth celebrate the influential British composer’s kaleidoscopic soundworld with this collection of four son...
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Growing Stem Cells in Space to Improve Cancer and Disease Treatments
Expedition 74 astronauts aboard the International Space Station are continuing research efforts to manufacture large quantities of stem cells for therapies on Earth. Previous studies have focused o...
nasa.gov
Burnham steps back from past calls to end immigration benefits restriction
Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate understood to have changed stance on no recourse to public funds policyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has rolled back from his previous calls...
theguardian.com
South African president to face impeachment probe over ‘Farmgate’ scandal
Impeachment committee to hold first meeting next week as President Cyril Ramaphosa challenges findings in court.
aljazeera.com
Azim is most talented fighter I've trained - McGuigan
Shane McGuigan - the trainer of multiple world champions - says he will be "shocked" if Adam Azim does not join that list at some point soon.
bbc.com
Cardiff 'easiest' play-off opponents - Stormers boss
Cardiff believe pressure is all on Stormers in Saturday's United Rugby Championship quarter-final in Cape Town.
bbc.com
Perisic relishing England test as Croatia target another 'special' World Cup
Ivan Perisic has been representing Croatia for 21 years but his passion for his country burns as fiercely as ever.
skysports.com
Gold Rush: Did CIA agent steal $40m in gold bars via work expenses?
FBI says ex-CIA official David Rush repeatedly lied about his credentials in US government job applications.
aljazeera.com
The Campaign Diary of Robert Kenyon Aged 41 and Three-Quarters (as imagined by John Crace)
What’s Carol Vorderman moaning about? All I said was how fit she was online … must be going through the menopauseAnother sweltering sub-Saharan summer’s day in late spring. If this is global warmi...
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Irish datacentres have increased household bills by hundreds of euros, report finds
Growing fleet of datacentres last year used 22% of the country’s electricityEnergy demand by datacentres in Ireland has added hundreds of euros to household electricity bills in a pattern that coul...
theguardian.com
Has the hunt for AI compute uncovered the next Cerebras?
General Compute is betting SambaNova will be the next breakout chipmaker.
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Southampton must be 'very careful' over finances amid Spygate scandal
Southampton must be "very careful" over their debts and fiscal position, says football finance expert Kieran Maguire.
bbc.com
Court rules against Marc Rowan in Hamptons lobster shack dispute
Billionaire co-founder of Apollo has been locked in a battle with East Hampton for years over changes to eatery
ft.com
Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman, amid Iran war escalation?
The US president has issued a stark warning to a US ally, in a sign of rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz.
aljazeera.com
The kingmakers of Makerfield: English town braces for crucial by-election
On June 18, voters will determine the fate of Andy Burnham, a possible contender to replace embattled PM Starmer.
aljazeera.com
Lib Dems can 'deliver actual savings' vows Makerfield by-election candidate
Lib Dem Makerfield by-election candidate Jake Austin says only his party is bringing normal politics.
bbc.com
Austrian man who admitted plotting attack at Taylor Swift Vienna concert says he is sorry
Beran A, 21, apologises as court adjourns to consider verdict after alleged plan to attack fans outside stadium in 2024A man who admitted to plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna near...
theguardian.com
Brazil World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad
While one of the least fancied Brazilian World Cup sides of all time, Ancelotti's squad is still loaded with talent.
aljazeera.com
Hottest year on record almost certain to occur by end of 2030, UN warns
Warning comes as Western Europe experiences a heatwave, with temperatures reaching highs not expected until the summer.
aljazeera.com
Blair’s fossil fuel ideas ‘bizarre’ in face of energy and climate crises, experts say
Energy specialists say abandoning net zero and increasing oil and gas drilling would cause more instability for BritonsAbandoning net zero and drilling for more oil and gas in the North Sea would b...
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Ministers in talks over shelving carbon tax on fertiliser to curb food inflation
Exclusive: Package of measures discussed with farmers, including pause on duty due to come into effect next year Ministers are in discussions about suspending a carbon tax on fertilisers, due to co...
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Family accuse FCDO of lack of support over death of UK man in Grenada
Pathologist found Andrew Frederick’s death was a homicide but UK authorities refused specialist helpThe grieving family of a British man found dead in his home on the Caribbean island of Grenada ha...
theguardian.com
British Museum postpones Jewish culture month lecture over protest fears
Decision drew criticism from some commentators and free speech advocates as well as Tory leader, Kemi BadenochThe British Museum has postponed a lecture for Jewish culture month over concerns that...
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The race for oil: will Jamaica be the next country to drill and what does that mean for its green pledges?
With early tests suggesting the presence of crude oil, the Caribbean island has begun to debate whether it could justify becoming a producerJamaica is closer than ever to drilling for oil. Tests on...
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‘Saaz is our gold’: the Czech scientists breeding hops that can survive a hotter Europe
Researchers are working to create new drought-resistant varieties of the ingredient that gives Czech pilsner its characterIt is the country that drinks more beer per capita than any other but in th...
theguardian.com
Oura’s New Ring 5 Is Smaller and Lighter—and Adds an AI Health Coach
It’s slimmer, lighter, and more durable. But the real upgrade is Oura’s push into AI-powered health insights and proactive monitoring.
wired.com
Jury in Donaldson trial hears victim claim she was abused from 'quite a young age'
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.
bbc.com
The 20 best corridors in film – ranked!
Ahead of the release of Backrooms, we invite you to lose yourself in our list of the most terrifying – and most inviting – hallway scenes in cinemaJohn Cusack plays a hitman attending his high scho...
theguardian.com
Bonmati in Spain squad for crucial England qualifier
Aitana Bonmati returns to the Spain squad for the upcoming crucial Fifa Women's World Cup qualifier against England after recovering from a broken leg.
bbc.com
Iran says US must issue multiple-entry visas for its World Cup squad
Iran's delegation will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, and will travel to the US for all three group stage matches.
aljazeera.com
‘I felt my humanity was bastardised’: Cynthia Erivo says reaction to Ariana Grande red carpet incident rooted in racism
Wicked co-star said reactions to the incident, which included suggestions she was Grande’s ‘bodyguard’, reflect an insidious view of Black womenWicked star Cynthia Erivo has said that reactions to...
theguardian.com
Ex-SJP partners allege wealth manager took clients without paying
Former advisers preparing legal action over claims St James’s Place failed to pay compensation after taking their business
ft.com
Who decides which jobs AI will take?
Different models are producing very different assessments of exposure levels
ft.com
Clarke signs new Scotland deal until 2030 World Cup
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has agreed a new deal to stay as national team boss until the 2030 World Cup.
skysports.com
Johnson's undisputed clash with Thorslund is live on Sky Sports
Cherneka Johnson defends her undisputed bantamweight world titles against Dina Thorslund in Florida, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
'Uncrowned King' Verhoeven wants apology and Usyk rematch
Rico Verhoeven wants a rematch with heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk and an apology from officials after Saturday's controversial stoppage.
bbc.com
Al Jazeera journalist’s emotional speech after winning Emmy
Al Jazeera journalist’s emotional speech after winning Emmy
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Why the Green party must run in every seat – including Makerfield – and ignore Labour demands to stand aside | Ben Smoke
Only the Greens can actually counter Reform UK – Labour is out of touch and partly responsible for the hard right’s riseThe Green party of England and Wales has announced Sarah Wakefield as its can...
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Iceage: For Love of Grace & the Hereafter review | Alexis Petridis's album of the week
(Mexican Summer)The quintet add shoegaze, country and 50s rock’n’roll to their core indie-punk sound, resulting in songs that offset lyrical bleakness with gleeful, uplifting musicIceage have alway...
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New Moms Are Returning to Coding Jobs Radically Reshaped by AI
New mothers working in software development are staring down an AI-pilled workplace they barely recognize.
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Clarke signs new Scotland deal until 2030 World Cup
Head coach Steve Clarke has signed a new Scotland contract to cover the next two World Cups and the 2028 Euros.
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Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station
The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, has been arrested, police say, as areas around the station are cordoned off.
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The West Bank’s Youth Unemployment Crisis
The West Bank's Youth Unemployment Crisis
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Israel kills children in strikes on Gaza as fear taints Eid joy
As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid, Palestinians in Gaza are facing fear, grief, and deadly attacks.
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Israel attacks Tyre in new strikes on southern Lebanon
Escalation comes a day before two countries were set to hold ‘security talks’ in Washington
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Ireland football coach urges players to ‘win this war’ against Israel
Ireland are set to play Israel in home and away Nations League matches, but there has been pressure to boycott games.
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These Ebola Researchers Are Stuck in US Due to Trump’s Funding Cuts
The Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases were launched during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group lost its funding under Trump in part due to conspiracy theories.
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Amazon Thinks the Future of Data Centers Depends on a Technical Problem It Just Solved
The tech giant says a breakthrough in data-center networking has dramatically accelerated the flow of information through its massive cloud infrastructure.
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Argentina’s ‘El Loco’ faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup
Marcelo Bielsa's demanding coaching style faces internal threat in Uruguay camp ahead of World Cup as results slide.
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US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.
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New York mayor wears Arsenal kurta during Eid prayers
The mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani takes his Arsenal super-fandom up a notch by attending Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx wearing an Arsenal-themed tunic.
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‘A record of failure’: what’s in the first part of Alan Milburn’s Neet report?
The former minister paints damning picture of structural issues affecting 1 million young people in the UKAlan Milburn, the Blair-era cabinet minister turned social mobility adviser, has delivered...
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Obama’s former speechwriter Ben Rhodes examines America through its 15 most defining speeches
From Frederick Douglass to Obama, Ben Rhodes shares the speeches that explain America in his new book, All We SayDonald Trump “has proven Jeremiah Wright correct about a lot of things”, said Ben Rh...
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Scammers Are Using Your Real Hotel Reservations to Trick You With Spear-Phishing Attacks
Customer data from more than 350 hotels around the world may have been accessed as part of realistic reservation-hijacking scams.
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Iran says it has a new air defence system. How significant is it?
Iran’s claimed drone interception has renewed attention on Tehran’s military capabilities after months of bombardment.
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Bears boss Lam bullish despite record mauling
Bristol Bears coach Pat Lam maintains he is still the best man for the job despite a record 94-33 defeat to Northampton.
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Get to know Wales' new first minister
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth answers quickfire questions at the Urdd Eisteddfod
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At least 16 students killed in fire at Kenya girls school dorm
Education minister says 16 killed, 79 injured at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya.
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Germany’s Voeller urges players to avoid political statements at World Cup
German players urged not to repeat protests in 2026 following mouth covering in pre-match photos at Qatar World Cup.
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Children with Down syndrome struggle with devastation of war in Gaza
Children with Down syndrome struggle with devastation of war in Gaza
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'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'
The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime minister.
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China’s secret weapon in AI race with US? Lots of cheap energy
China's abundant supply of cheap electricity is a key advantage in the rollout of data centres needed to run AI models.
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My dad told me at five years old I'd be world champion - Azim
How five-year-old "talent" Adam Azim became IBO light-welterweight champion.
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How Ukraine’s Street Style Is Shaped by the War
In Kyiv, military-inspired fashion can be seen everywhere. Soldiers and civilians alike say it’s a show of solidarity, not a fad.
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Israeli attack on Gaza City kills at least 10, including four children
More than 20 others were injured in the attack, which came hours after the funeral of the head of Hamas’s armed wing.
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Guatemala Agrees to Joint Strikes With U.S. Against Drug Gangs
Security forces outside a prison in Guatemala City after a wave of riots and gang violence in January.
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In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape
Peter Thiel, right, arriving for a meeting with President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada Presidential Palace in Buenos Aires in April.
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Coke can hair rollers and Puerto Rican pride: the street photography of Janette Beckman – in pictures
Four decades of Janette Beckman’s images will be on view until 18 April 2027 at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP). The exhibit Rebels + Icons: The Photography of Janette Beckman will feature...
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Ballots Have Been Seized Across the US. No One Knows What Will Happen Next
So far this year, authorities have seized or demanded ballots from elections in four states. Experts fear the trend could throw the midterms into chaos unless courts draw a line.
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Scottish wrens may be evolving into new species through island gigantism
Tiny birds on remote Scottish islands are undergoing a dramatic evolutionary transformation. Scientists studying four isolated populations of British Wrens discovered that some island birds have gr...
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Neymar injury threatens Brazil forward’s World Cup as scans needed on calf
Brazil's record scorer, Neymar, has not played since 2023, but injury now appears to threaten his World Cup comeback.
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Bafana Bafana World Cup squad: South Africa names two uncapped players
South Africa's 26-man World Cup 2026 squad includes 19 local players, five who play in Europe, and two in the US.
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Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction without lasers or surgery
Researchers are developing a futuristic alternative to LASIK that reshapes the eye without lasers or incisions. Using mild electrical pulses and platinum contact lenses, they temporarily soften the...
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World Cup delegation compliant with US Ebola protocols, DR Congo says
'The Leopards are ready, they are safe, and the US will embrace this team,' DRC's ambassador to the US says.
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Is Serena's comeback edging ever closer? 'Her best chance is on grass at Wimbledon'
Is Serena Williams' comeback edging ever closer? Speaking on his podcast, 'Served with Andy Roddick' the former world No 1 claims "her best chance is on grass at Wimbledon".
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Ecclestone targets World Cup glory after mental health struggle
England spinner Sophie Ecclestone on overcoming mental health struggles, her response to fitness criticism and how a T20 World Cup win would "put things right".
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Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly review – lust at first sight
Shortlisted for the Women’s prize, this story of a writer’s infatuation with an older woman begins with bracing verveRozie Kelly’s frank and feisty debut novel, which has been shortlisted for this...
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Minimum wage rise has made it difficult for employers to hire young people, says Alan Milburn – UK politics live
Government-commissioned report on young people not in employment, education or training to be published by review chair Milburn todayGood morning. For the second day in a row, the Westminster news...
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Brexit red tape on food exports to be scrapped under UK-EU reset deal
Agreement affecting meat, plants and packaging promises to end paperwork ‘hell’ and border delays from 2027Business live – latest updatesBrexit red tape affecting UK food exports to the EU, includi...
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Hull KR's Martin to retire after World Cup
Hull KR forward Rhyse Martin will retire from rugby league after competing for Papua New Guinea in the World Cup this autumn.
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Australia charges alleged ISIL-linked woman after return from Syria
Case follows repatriation of women and children held for years in Syrian camps without trial.
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Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Military Says It Targeted a U.S. Base in Retaliation for Strikes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps did not say which base it had targeted early Thursday, after U.S. strikes in the country’s south. The exchanges threaten a fragile cease-fire.
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What’s happening on Iran war day 90 as US launches new strikes
The US strikes near Bandar Abbas as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports no casualties or damage.
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A federal judge in D.C. declines to block Trump's executive order on voting by mail
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily block President Trump's executive order that calls for restricting mail-in voting. Another judge may rule on the order soon.
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Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.
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Bradley 'making progress' in injury recovery
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is "making progress" but would not put a timeline on his return from injury.
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I will find solution to M4 congestion, first minister says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport are an "economic problem for Wales".
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The Four Seasons season two review – Tina Fey’s brilliant follow-up is up there with 30 Rock
Poignant, hilarious, loaded with a super-sharp script … the second outing for this midlife comedy is even more fantastic than the firstMiddle age is a brutal time of life. As those of us mired in i...
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Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880
Built on top of the open-source Hermes project, Vertu's new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.
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Vertu Is Back With a Folding Phone Powered by—Surprise—an AI Agent
The beleaguered luxury phone maker is pushing the AlphaFold, which has decent specs and comes with Vertu’s new Hermes Agent on board, to wealthy would-be buyers.
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U.S. conducts another strike against Iran
U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on Iran on Wednesday as President Trump insisted November's midterm elections won't make him rush to make a deal to end the Iran war.
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Escaping Babylon by Jesse Bernard review – an intimate history of Black British music
A personal exploration of the sounds that defined a community, from Soul II Soul to Dizzee RascalThe year 1989 was a landmark in Black British music: Soul II Soul were on their way to conquering Am...
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Milking it: inside America’s lactation rooms – in pictures
Some are bright and cosy, others are starkly depressing – these images of rooms used to pump breast milk expose the sometimes grim reality of being a new mum in the US Continue reading...
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The most iconic Champions League final performances ranked
Steven Gerrard in Istanbul? Gareth Bale's double? Teddy Sheringham or Ole Gunnar Solskjaer? Ranking the best Champions League final performances.
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TV tonight: turning absurd movie dreams into a strange reality
Sam Campbell’s show-within-a-show is like Changing Rooms but for would-be film directors. Plus, the transformation of Vladimir Putin. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4 Created and wr...
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'It's been written' - Arsenal players look ahead to Champions League final
Before the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, Arsenal players Leandro Trossard, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze talk about what winning the trophy woul...
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Weekly sports quiz: Whose overhead kick is on a new £20 note?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
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Britain ‘sleepwalking into a food crisis’ without urgent action, experts say
Industry figures warn of national security risk and call for ministers to address impact of extreme weather, inflation and Iran warBritain is “sleepwalking into a food crisis” caused by extreme wea...
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Cigarette butts for free food? How one group is asking people to rethink litter
The WasteBar food truck hopes the eye-catching deal will change people’s attitude to waste in the NetherlandsUsing cigarette butts to buy buttery Dutch pancakes? That is the deal one food truck is...
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What is killing Sumatra’s elephants? The battle to save one of our rarest animals
Investigators are still searching for what caused the recent deaths of a mother and her calf, but conservationists say the animal’s shrinking habitat may be the first place to lookThe two elephants...
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These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations
As part of NPR's Swing Shift project checking in with swing voters, these Americans are split on who is to blame for high gas prices but they all agree it has an impact on their personal finances.
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Country diary: Mayday, mayday … the heatwave is killing the swallow chicks | Kate Blincoe
Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: Adult swallows travel across the world to breed in Britain’s supposedly temperate climate. Instead, this week’s temperatures have been deadlyMouth gaping, the swallow ch...
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Oil prices jump after US launches new attacks on Iran
The strikes come despite a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington as the two countries hold peace talks.
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In court as Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced
The live-in personal assistant to the actor has been sentenced to 41 months in prison, capping a multi-year legal saga surrounding the actor's death.
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Why Pakistan and Afghanistan Are Still Fighting
An Afghan Border Protection Forces officer, left, and Pakistani Army soldiers, right, at the border crossing between the two countries, in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, in December.
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To reverse the ‘greenlash’, Europe’s Green parties should embrace Polanski’s boldness | Tarik Abou-Chadi
Be more strident and ambitious, take on economic inequality, and progressive voters will reward you as they have the UK’s GreensTarik Abou-Chadi is a professor of European politics at the Universit...
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‘Not many people had gay dads who died of Aids’: Andrew Durham and Sofia Coppola on movie memoir Fairyland
Fairyland is a bittersweet film about a girl brought up by her gay father in a blizzard of glitter and feather boas in 1970s San Francisco. Its makers discuss its resonance, its tragedies – and the...
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World almost certain to endure record hot year by 2030, UN warns
Global temperature record could be broken as soon as 2027, with El Niño expected later this yearA record-breaking hot year is almost certain by 2030 as the climate crisis intensifies, the UN’s Worl...
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‘We’re waiting for the plan to find us’: Mouse on Mars on working with Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and 30 years of oblique adventures in sound
The German duo are returning with the results of their whirlwind session with the late dub legend, best heard in a ‘spatial audio’ installation. They explain why such an unexpected move is par for...
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Chip stocks race towards biggest gains since dotcom era on AI demand
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rides Big Tech’s data centre spending spree to 75% gains in 2026
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Rouble’s strength piles pressure on Russian war economy
Rising energy exports have helped push currency to three-year high, making other exports less competitive
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Kirkland & Ellis to spend $500mn building its own AI technology
World’s highest-grossing law firm plans to put the ‘collective intelligence’ of its lawyers into a tech platform
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Ukraine is turning the tables
The country’s war effort was at a nadir. But mass drone production has come to the rescue
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Duterte ICC trial to start on 30 November: What you need to know
Duterte is facing charges relating to a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.
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Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement
Outdoor clothing company is suing US environmentalist drag performer for $1 plus legal fees, claiming ‘we wish we didn’t have to do this’Patagonia has launched a trademark lawsuit against an enviro...
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Aid cuts and climate change drive deadly malaria surge in Zimbabwe
A surge in malaria cases in Zimbabwe is exposing fragile health systems and growing treatment shortages in rural areas.
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Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets
The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.
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Parisians defy swimming ban to cool off as record heat hits Europe
Parisians cooled off in the city’s Saint-Martin canal as an unprecedented heatwave pushed temperatures across Europe.
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US carries out new strikes on Iran military site
The US military said it targeted a military site in Bandar Abbas - a strategic port city - and shot down four Iranian attack drones.
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U.S. Conducts New Strikes in Southern Iran
Ships in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran, this month. The U.S. military on Wednesday knocked down four one-way attack drones that an official said Iran had launched over th...
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Why Google’s AI can’t spell Google (or anything else)
Google is embarrassing itself, again.
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Uganda closes border with DRC in an effort to contain Ebola outbreak
Uganda has closed its border with neighbouring DR Congo for four weeks in an effort to contain an Ebola outbreak.
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Illinois Lawmakers Just Passed America’s Strongest AI Safety Bill
The bill requires companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to have third parties confirm they’re following safety standards. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he’ll sign.
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Iran war live: Israel orders mass forced displacement for all south Lebanon
The Lebanese Health Ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed 3,269 people since March 2.