Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-19

Stripe didn’t really buy OpenRouter because of the ‘singularity’

What does a payments giant want with a startup that routes prompts between different AI models? Stripe says it's because of "the singularity" but it's really for a far more real and powerful reason.

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Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran

US president also says any country that trades with Iran will 'face tremendous economic consequences'.

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Algorithms amplified World Cup racism, says report

Racist abuse aimed at England footballers on social media was amplified during the World Cup by algorithms designed to maximise engagement and profit, according to new research.

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What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries

Smoke billowing from Jebel Ali port after an Iranian attack, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in March.

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OpenAI seeks to one-up Anthropic with new customer privacy protections

A competition is developing between OpenAI and Anthropic over who can provide the best privacy protections for enterprise customer data.

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What the social media addiction lawsuit could cost Meta

Landmark trial against Meta could lead to fines and fundamental changes in Facebook and Instagram's operations.

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5 Americans and Ecuadorean Official Are Killed in Helicopter Crash in Kenya

A photograph released by the Kenya Red Cross showing emergency response teams during a search and rescue operation after helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu, Kenya, on Wednesday.

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Cognition CEO denies report that SpaceX tried to acquire the startup

SpaceX was reportedly in talks to buy AI coding startup Cognition. SpaceX has already acquired Cursor as it races to catch up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI.

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Travis Kalanick kicks off another round of VC bashing: ‘1% are helpful’

After raising $1.7 billion for his new robotics company Atoms, Travis Kalanick is introspective about the role VCs have played in his career.

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Taxpayers to fund clear-up of illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent

Andy Burnham promises drive to tackle toxic waste, raise fines and use AI-powered drones to detect illegal activityIllegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent will be cleared up using taxpayer...

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Hudson River posts $11.4bn trading windfall as it seizes on market tumult

Wall Street firm benefited from swings in AI stocks and volatility triggered by Iran war

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Israeli strike on Gaza City police headquarters kills women’s police chief

An Israeli strike on Gaza City’s police headquarters has killed the women’s police chief and several officers.

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USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts

Reports of dire conditions underscore supply challenges, questions of US plans going forward, experts say.

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Love You to Death review – is this all they asked the woman who faked her son’s illnesses?

Lisa Hayden-Johnson was convicted of child cruelty, but she still insists that she didn’t do anything wrong – and barely gets a grilling about it. Her children, who speak for the first time in this...

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People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged

Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.

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Trump vs. the International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court in The Hague.

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Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces

Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March

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Moderna, Merck unveil mRNA-based cancer vaccine that cuts spread

Moderna's mRNA vaccine Intismeran shows promise, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials.

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'Exceptional' Robinson hailed, as he and Tongue cut match ball in half

Ollie Robinson was branded 'exceptional' by team-mate Josh Tongue after both pace bowlers bagged five-wicket hauls as England bowled Pakistan out for 171 runs on day one of the first Test match at...

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US government debt hits $40tn as borrowing rises at historic rate

Public spending surges despite Donald Trump’s vow to stabilise America’s public finances

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Rillet raises $100M Series C at $1B valuation — 2 years after emerging from stealth

AI-native account startup Rillet became a unicorn, led by ICONIQ after it doubled its ARR in the past three months, it said.

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More Than 100 Dead in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse

A gold mine in Bambari, Central African Republic, in 2014. Thousands of people across many African countries work in what is known as artisanal and small-scale mining.

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Gambling on the Little League World Series? Sports bettors have gone too far

Have we tried turning off society and turning it back on again?

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NASA TechLeap Prize: Orbital Clarity Challenge

The Orbital Clarity Challenge — the sixth in the NASA TechLeap Prize series — is a collaborative effort between NASA’s Heliophysics Division, Flight Opportunities program, and Center...

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Jaissle: Club aligned on Newcastle squad needing adjustments

Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle says the club are aligned on the need for "adjustments" to the squad in the final few weeks of the summer transfer window.

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I Saw the Future of AI in a Robot That Can Learn on the Spot

During a recent visit to Generalist AI, I watched a robotic arm improvise and use a banana as a tool.

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Derrick Parker, Known as New York’s ‘Hip-Hop Cop,’ Dies at 65

A veteran detective with deep connections in the city’s rap scene, he served as a one-man intelligence unit and liaison to the music world.

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582 skeletons, including children discovered in Sri Lanka mass grave

A Sri Lankan mass grave excavation has uncovered 582 skeletons, including babies and children.

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Woman struggled to speak about alleged abuse by Dott, court told

A woman allegedly sexually abused as a schoolgirl by former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has told a court she "struggled" to tell anybody about what happened.

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Second rider killed in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

The 37-year-old dies in a crash at Doran's Bend during Wednesday afternoon's session.

co.uk

AI was supposed to win people over by now — it hasn’t

As AI becomes harder to avoid, consumers are growing more wary of the technology — and Silicon Valley is discovering that widespread adoption doesn’t necessarily lead to acceptance.

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Protests in Kyiv back ex-defence minister Fedorov’s call for elections

Ukrainians in Kyiv held a protest in support of ousted defence Minister Mykailo Fedorov.

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Giraffe review – sparkling one-woman show stands out from the crowd

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghAn unlikely relationship blossoms in Abigail Weinstock’s compelling and touching solo dramaIt takes a brave writer/performer to make her character a sociopath. How to...

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Google packs Search and Gemini with new AI study tools

The launch of the new study features marks Google's latest effort to make Gemini the AI assistant that students turn to when learning and studying, as it continues to compete with companies like Op...

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Robinson & Tongue give ideal start to new Root era

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at He...

co.uk

Violence in the New Syria?

The death of Syrian White Helmets rescuer Mohammad Ghamira after an alleged police beating has sparked protests.

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Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration

Former think tank policy officer Heidi Overton to lead FDA in a controversial push to reshape US health regulations.

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Zambian opposition leader to challenge election result in ⁠court

Opposition leader claims 'serious irregularities' in the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term.

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Compulsory GCSE resits in England harm teenagers’ mental wellbeing, study finds

Researchers at UCL warn repeated exam attempts may undermine confidence of students and raise risk of dropping outForcing teenagers who fail GCSEs into multiple resits has a negative impact on thei...

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Fed officials express rising concern over persistently high inflation

Minutes from July central bank meeting show ‘many’ policymakers are prepared to increase borrowing costs

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What has Burnham promised since he became PM, and when will it happen?

From cutting household bills to cheaper bus fares, how will the measures announced be put into action?Since becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham has floated a number of policies, ideas and ambitio...

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Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan

Citizens and entities would have to seek authorisation to contact universities or talk to foreign media.

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'Parents shouldn’t fear their children not coming home from a race'

Parents should not be scared their children might not come back from a cycling race following the death of Finlay Tarling, Lorena Wiebes says after winning the opening stage of the Tour of Britain...

co.uk

NASA Updates Next Steps for Commercial Swift Boost Mission

Due to an ongoing commercial spacecraft attitude control issue, NASA and Katalyst Space announced Wednesday the LINK spacecraft will not capture or boost an agency satellite to a higher altitude to...

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Kennedy Center board says it won’t try to immediately restore Trump’s name

Opponents argue the venue seems 'intent on defying' a court order to remove the president's name from the building.

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Can Andy Burnham tame the power of the Treasury to boost growth?

PM wants to reduce department’s stranglehold on public purse and bring long-term thinking to economic policyAndy Burnham is far from the first prime minister to dream of taming the power of the mig...

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Human-Related Microbes May Survive Moon’s South Pole, NASA Finds

Lee esta historia en español aquí. Some of Earth’s microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in the shaded nooks and crannies of the Moon’s South Pole region, NASA...

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The Guardian view on the Ebola outbreak in the DRC: a case study in why international aid matters | Editorial

The Trump administration’s ‘America first’ approach has contributed to the scale of the crisis now unfolding in one of the world’s poorest countriesFor months health experts have warned that the sc...

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Masters, Webb criticise FIFA over Balogun red card controversy

Two of the most powerful men in English football have joined forces to hit out at FIFA and the U-turn which allowed USA striker Folarin Balogun to play on at the World Cup last month, despite the r...

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NATO ‘prepared’ to defend allies amid report of Iranian strike plans

NATO says it will 'do what is necessary' amid media report Iran considered strikes against US targets in Europe.

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Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.

co.uk

Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours

BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.

co.uk

All power to the UK competition watchdog’s war on ‘drip pricing’

CMA on message with new PM’s planned purge of hidden fees and add-on chargesTrainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School face investigationThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is on-mes...

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Cliftonville 'not a plaything for TIG' - Devine

New Cliftonville director Conor Devine says Champions League nights at Solitude are "not too far away" after the Toronto Investment Group‘s takeover of the club.

co.uk

Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting

A Trump-aligned think tank has ties to a highly unusual Census Bureau report that the president is using to renew false claims of widespread voting by non-U.S. citizens in 2020, NPR has learned.

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Meet the startup helping Wall Street put a price on AI compute

The AI buildout shows no signs of slowing. And with hundreds of billions of dollars a year going into data centers and GPUs, compute has become the single biggest cost for...

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Kane plays down returning to Premier League in future

Harry Kane says "the itch isn't there as much anymore" to one day return to England from Germany and try and break the all-time scoring record in the Premier League.

co.uk

Hamas condemns ‘new war crime’ as Israel kills 10 in crowded Gaza hubs

Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, targeting police headquarters and a refugee camp in separate attacks.

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US pressure on Israel needed for peace in Syria

With Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Netanyahu needs a new escalation, undermining deconfliction efforts.

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Farage’s futile election gamble: inside the 21 August Guardian Weekly

Political stunt brings Reform UK leader full circle. Plus: Russia’s scramble for soldiers• Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home addressThe curtain came down last week on the summer sidesh...

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US and Canada reach ‘very fair’ trade agreement, Trump says

New trade deal ensures no tariffs for US farmers and businesses exporting to Canada, Trump announces

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‘Burnham’s writing cheques, this one might bounce’: homeless people doubt PM’s plan

Rough sleepers and charities say they have heard similar political declarations before but seen little successAndy Burnham calls on wider society to help end rough sleeping by ChristmasAs Andy Burn...

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Grain prices surge as Ukraine war chokes off Black Sea ports

Analysts fear global food price shock if attacks on terminals and ships continue

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Florida senate primary winner Angie Nixon relied on grassroots organizing

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Angie Nixon, a progressive democrat who won her U.S. Senate primary in Florida despite being massively outmatched in terms of spending.

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Coders Say They Already Found Workarounds to Claude’s Invisible Watermarks

Anthropic announced last week it would include invisible watermarks in AI-generated content to comply with new EU rules. Within hours, overrides were being touted online.

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Google Pixel Watch 5 Review: More Health, More AI

With smarter gym tracking, new health alerts, and offline Gemini, the Pixel Watch 5 fine-tunes a winning formula—for a price.

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Questions remain over Vieira deal amid Senegal uncertainty

Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues.

co.uk

Tice should apologise to firefighters for ‘enjoy it’ remark on extreme heat, says Labour

Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson’s comments show her party feels voters have been alienated by Reform net zero attacksRichard Tice should apologise to firefighters for his comments this week urging Br...

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Ancient Milky Way Merger

This artist’s concept, released on Aug. 17, 2026, depicts a collision between our Milky Way galaxy and a dwarf galaxy known as LKH that happened about 12 billion years ago. A study of data fr...

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Time’s running out! Save $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until August 21

If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15...

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Item surprises big two for Juddmonte International glory

Item delivered for Andrew Balding and the sponsors to land a 10-1 surprise in the Juddmonte International at York – with the big two of Constitution River and Ombudsman only third and fourth...

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Two detained after French influencer's scorched body found in vineyard

Sonia Bellina's body was "abandoned" after "a murder of rare savagery", the family's lawyer says.

co.uk

Bloomfield opens up on Oxford exit: 'The whole club got under my skin'

Matt Bloomfield had been looking forward to the new season with Oxford United. The plans were taking shape. The players were due back in soon. "And then life changed," Bloomfield tells Sky Sports.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL Review: Smart Software, Small Upgrade

Google’s new voice typing is pure magic, but subpar gaming performance and a useless rear LED keep these flagships from true greatness.

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NASA Establishes State Hubs to Grow Technical Aerospace Workforce

NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to seven institutions to help strengthen and streamline state-based pathways for students into skilled technical jobs in the aerospace industry. The awa...

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‘You’ll be sorry you told me this!’: the 98-year-old composer who gets musicians – even bassoonists - on their feet

Scotland’s Thea Musgrave is still writing radical music with perambulatory soloists and a message of hopefulness. Her latest work, for bassoonist Amy Harman, comes to the Proms this weekendThea Mus...

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India rout Pakistan at Hockey World Cup 2026 to qualify for second round

India hold off Pakistan 5-3 to finish second with six points as England top Pool D with nine points from three wins.

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TerraPower’s nuclear reactor has a secret weapon for powering AI data centers

TerraPower's nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.

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Israel admits firing on car carrying Hind Rajab, symbol of Gaza’s suffering

The Israeli military has announced a criminal investigation into the killing that shook the world.

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Jellyfish mesmerise in their own museum in Florida

The Jellyfish Museum in Pompano Beach is believed to be the first in the US dedicated entirely to the floating predators.

co.uk

Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?

Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

co.uk

Reform UK are such a joke they deserve a slot on the Edinburgh fringe | John Crace

Nige’s dodgy donations, Dicky’s love of global heating and so much more – what fun it is watching the party implodeYou would need to have a heart of stone not to fall about laughing. There was a ti...

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'Missing' athletics coach Baptiste serving prison sentence in Morocco

An English athletics coach said by media reports to be missing is serving a prison sentence in Morocco, BBC Sport can reveal.

co.uk

New health minister needs 'determination to do difficult things'

Jon Burrows has said he will confirm on Thursday who will replace Mike Nesbitt as health minister.

co.uk

'I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her

Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.

co.uk

Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It's wrong | Larry Elliott

The party’s deputy leader Richard Tice says we should stop worrying about extreme heat and enjoy it. This dangerous nonsense will wreck our finances and the planetSo now we know: the smart response...

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‘We never apologised for our rage or revenge-seeking’: riot grrrl legends Heavens to Betsy reunite

Alongside Bikini Kill and Bratmobile, Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer created a feminist punk vernacular that’s still inspiring the likes of Olivia Rodrigo. They recall the clarity and conviction of...

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Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required

Amazon is making its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., automatically upgrading users whether or not they subscribe to Prime.

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Send Us Your Questions About the Iran War

Times reporters who cover the war, diplomacy, energy and the broader Middle East are joining our “Ask a Correspondent” feature as the conflict nears the six-month mark. Let us know what’s on your m...

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Second Ukrainian national arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blast

The suspect was arrested in Croatia a year after another, an ex-army officer, was held and transferred to Germany.

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'Leader' Sainz commits to Williams with new deal

Carlos Sainz signs a new contract to stay at the Williams team into 2027 and beyond.

co.uk

Sheff Utd could face points deduction after High Court ruling

Sheffield United could incur a 12-point deduction after the company used to buy the club was placed into liquidation.

co.uk

Andy Burnham calls on wider society to help end homelessness by Christmas

PM says public money alone won’t solve problem but ‘we did it in the pandemic, we can do it again’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has said government money alone may not be enough to...

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Price of olive oil doubles in five years as inflation hits UK shoppers

The majority of goods and services have shot up in price since 2021

ft.com

‘I’m not Mr Saturday Night’: the highbrow brilliance of Ahir Shah, past winner of comedy’s top prize

Three years ago, he won the Edinburgh comedy award with a work in progress. Now he’s back with a show inspired by Gerard Manley Hopkins and Friedrich Nietzsche. Isn’t this all a bit grown-up?Among...

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The founder’s secret weapon: Work at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and learn how the pros do it

Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get an insider's view of how world-class tech events get built and more.

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Post your questions for kd lang

As her supergroup with Neko Case and Laura Veirs celebrates the 10th anniversary of its sublime album, the Ingénue herself will answer your questionsA decade ago, three of the finest voices in Amer...

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‘A critical crossroads’: who is the woman vying to become the first Caribbean head of the UN?

If elected, Guyanese politician, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett wants to prioritise climate issues and restore the United Nations as a force for goodDon’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign u...

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After Youth Outcry, Vietnam Says Former Official Caused Fatal Crash at Tree 55

Flowers at the site of a crash that killed an 18-year-old student last year in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Mike Ashley’s luxury retail empire is going cheap

The sharp-elbowed billionaire is remaking Frasers with acquisitions including Harvey Nichols, but the stock market remains wary

ft.com

Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing review – like a horror movie … only this is real life

In 2022, Rory Kennedy exposed the aviation safety scandal in which 346 people died – but since then, a plane door has blown out mid-flight and more whistleblowers have come to the fore. Will anyone...

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Mourinho fires Real Madrid shot at Barcelona saying he ‘didn’t need’ Rodri

Jose Mourinho is back for a second spell at Real Madrid who, he says, didn't need Barcelona's new signing Rodri.

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Israeli forces mark Palestinians with numbers amid mass arrests

Palestinian detainees were marked with numbers during a mass Israeli arrest campaign in Qabatiya.

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Jah Wobble on covering the Beatles, London buses and why punk went wrong: ‘Being kind is seen as square’

The maverick former Public Image Ltd bassist takes us on a typically picaresque journey through his ‘Kafka-esque’ days at Transport for London, being named by Sid Vicious and his spiritual learning...

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Champion Smith dreams of Hillsborough after homecoming

World champion Dalton Smith says fighting at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough next year would be the "cherry on the cake".

co.uk

CareCloud confirms 3.7M patients had their medical records stolen in data breach

The cyberattack at CareCloud resulted in one of the largest reported data breaches in the U.S. healthcare industry this year.

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War on Iran: Iran allegedly targets the UAE

After reports that Iran targeted the UAE with two ballistic missiles, the Emirates has suspended trade with Tehran.

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Palestinian factions explore broad alliance for November elections

Hamas, breakaway Fatah faction consider unified electoral list to challenge Mahmoud Abbas as political landscape shifts.

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ICC condemns US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence

The ICC has expressed concern over the Trump administration's campaign.

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US Treasury to double buybacks of long-term government debt

Sharp sell-off in recent weeks has sent borrowing costs soaring

ft.com

US war on Iran puts Cambodian children’s education at risk

US war on Iran puts Cambodian children’s education at risk

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England beat Wales to finish top of World Cup pool

England underline their credentials as potential Hockey World Cup winners by sealing top spot in Pool D with an 8-2 win over Wales.

co.uk

Hull KR sweating on Lewis after sin-binning on return from four-match ban

After returning from a four-game ban, Mikey Lewis is now sweating on whether he will miss more crucial matches in Hull KR's run-in.

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Dozens killed after gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

Rescue operations ongoing after mine collapse kills dozens in the Central African Republic near the Cameroon border.

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UAE trade embargo could shut Iran’s key economic escape route: Here’s why

The UAE announced the embargo, accusing Iran of launching missiles into its territory.

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Tom Holland set to earn $100m from Spider-Man: Brand New Day

In a year that’s seen the British actor star in the season’s two biggest blockbusters – and marry his co-star from both – he is reportedly earning a huge pay packet thanks to box-office bonusesThe...

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'Everyone wants clarity' over Man City charges, says Arsenal chief

Arsenal's chief executive Richard Garlick speaks out on the case against Manchester City and the more than 100 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.

co.uk

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra/Wilson review – white-hot intensity as Verdi Requiem shakes St Paul’s vast dome

St Paul’s Cathedral, LondonElemental roars and full-frontal vocal expressivity as the UFO focuses on a mission bigger than a good performanceThere were climaxes in Verdi’s Requiem that would surely...

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The Rake’s Progress review – a young cast packed with promise do Stravinsky’s dance with the devil proud

Battersea Arts Centre, LondonThe staging is awkward and balance is an issue at points, but the singers of British Youth Opera are consistently impressive Clapham – home to hundreds of young London...

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Forecast energy price cap rise in Britain could push UK fuel bills up 4% this winter

Forecast quarterly rise highest in three years and likely to wipe out Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity billsHousehold energy bills across Great Britain are expected to climb to a three-year high th...

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Moderna share price doubles on melanoma vaccine trial success

Company’s melanoma cancer vaccine being developed with Merck

ft.com

Coyote Vs Acme review – quirky comedy returns from the dead to flip Wile E Coyote’s slapstick-violent world

After being shelved as a tax-writeoff, this Looney Tunes reboot redraws the hapless hunter as the Erin Brockovich of the cartoon worldHere is a quirky, peculiar, yet strangely diverting live-action...

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AI isn’t close to curing cancer. This startup says it knows what it will take.

It's the data, stupid.

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Will the future of gaming be powered by upstart indie developers?

As gaming’s biggest publishers retreat into safer bets, a new generation of independents are building an alternative from the ground up• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up h...

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Savinho, Gakpo, Neto, Marmoush! Spurs in market to sign THREE new forwards

Tottenham hope to sign as many as three new forwards before the transfer deadline.

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Pakistan challenges top court order to move Imran Khan to private hospital

Government files a review of Supreme Court order, arguing that the jailed ex-PM should be examined at a public hospital.

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China’s Unitree soars in market debut as investors bet on humanoid robots

Unitree shares surge as much as 620 percent amid enthusiasm for burgeoning field of human-like robots.

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BBC to show 38 live matches from Serie A

BBC ALBA and BBC Sport are to provide a package of 38 live matches from Italy's Serie A this season, starting with Atalanta v Sassuolo on Sunday.

co.uk

The Best Digital Wall Calendar (2026): Skylight, Everblog, Apolosign

What originally looked like clutter turned out to be my new favorite gadget for organizing my family’s life.

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Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters

The band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.

co.uk

Man Utd's new midfielder? | Baleba's Premier League best bits for Brighton!

With Manchester United edging closer to reaching a full agreement with Brighton for Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, take a look at his Premier League best bits.

skysports.com

Spared execution eight times, oldest inmate in US dies at 101

Francis Smith was one of a growing number of elderly people who are incarcerated.

co.uk

Europe should wish Marco Rubio a bright future

Americans who support reckless wars are sometimes also the likeliest to defend Europe

ft.com

I Tried a Window-Cleaning Robot: Do Not Recommend

I tested the top-of-the-line Ecovacs Winbot W2S Omni window-cleaning robot on my Victorian home, and it was an unmitigated disaster.

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Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of ‘living wills’

Families of terminally ill patients have little or no awareness or preparedness for what comes next.

aljazeera.com

'Catastrophic' hotel mix-up at the heart of Australia's mushroom murder appeal

Lawyers for Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a "catastrophic" mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness.

co.uk

There’s a Very Simple Reason Why You Love the Slate Truck

The car world is filled with designers still obsessed with shoehorning sex into their rides. Slate went a different route, and it’s why people are smitten with the charming electric pickup.

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Ihsane review – Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui leads us from brutal tragedy to euphoric harmony

Festival theatre, EdinburghThe choreographer combines a homophobic killing from 2012 with a remembrance for his father in an often rapturous show about healingIn 2019 at the Edinburgh international...

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Why White House envoys cannot sway Israel’s war leader

Any deal in any of Israel’s conflicts would be politically damaging for its prime minister.

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Over/Under review – beautiful coming of age story of female best friends set across five summers

There’s an astonishing naturalism about the two leads, navigating the ups and downs of adolescence, bodily changes and learning to use tamponsPractically any woman who had a best female friend in e...

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Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low

The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.

co.uk

Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers

Relativity Networks deals in hollow-core fiber, a rarely deployed technology that allows data to be transmitted 30% faster than conventional fiber.

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Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky

Mykhailo Fedorov in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, last month. He did not immediately put himself forward as a candidate to succeed President Volodymyr Zelensky.

nytimes.com

New Zealand great Tui joins Trailfinders

World Cup-winning New Zealand international Ruby Tui, 34, signs a one-year deal with Trailfinders Women.

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Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral is Revived after Russian Drone Strike

Nadiia Fesenko mopped the floor of the Dormition Cathedral, one of the main cathedrals of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra preserve, after it was struck by a Russian drone several weeks prior, in Kyiv, in J...

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Labour ‘could lose up to 50 seats’ to Greens if new drilling in North Sea approved

Greens say analysis shows government failure to take bold climate action could lead to big gains for party at electionUK politics live – latest updatesLabour could lose dozens of seats to the Green...

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Anti-Muslim protesters call for ‘Christian Crusade’ in Dearborn, US

Far-right protesters clashed with police at an anti-Muslim rally in the US city of Dearborn.

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Maradona’s doctors missed renal red flag, Argentinian court told

Second trial claims Diego Maradona's doctors missed crucial warning signs before Argentina football icon's 2020 passing.

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Cars swept downhill as flash floods hit northern Chile

Cars were swept downhill as floodwaters and mudslides tore through northern Chile.

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Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months

A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

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Kelsey Mitchell ties WNBA scoring record in Fever win over Tempo

The three-time All-Star made history when she registered 20 or more points in a WNBA game for the 20th straight time.

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How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer

Aliko Dangote at his refinery office in Lagos, Nigeria, in January.

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‘Jim Crow must go’: the artists and everyday heroes who fought injustice – in pictures

Turn the Volume Up! at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University highlights the activism of everyday people who have confronted injustice. New York’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, quoting the Bronx rapp...

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After 25 years, I’m breaking up with The Sims. Here’s why you should, too | Jordan Erica Webber

Now that Jared Kushner and the Saudi Investment Fund have bought The Sims’ publisher, EA, it’s unlikely to remain a game celebrating diversity and inclusivitySometimes it feels as though horrific w...

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Flock Has a Powerful New AI Tool for Police. We Got Its Code

Flock’s surveillance cameras have already sparked outrage. WIRED reconstructed its next-generation AI system, already in use by some police, to confirm it goes much further than tracking license pl...

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Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections

Ukraine’s sacked defence minister calls for wartime elections

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Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka lost just four games to breeze into fourth round while Brandon Nakashima recorded a huge win.

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Aid workers faced record number of attacks in 2025, UN says

Gaza remains the deadliest place for humanitarian workers for third consecutive year, with 186 killed in 2025.

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Rising inflation underlines scale of Andy Burnham’s cost of living challenge

PM’s plan to shield households from more pressure risks being overwhelmed by wider price risesUK inflation rises to 2.9%Business live – latest updatesJuly’s increase in inflation, to 2.9%, is likel...

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Who won and lost in Florida primaries: Key takeaways

Florida primaries reveal political shifts, reshaping key races ahead of crucial US midterm elections in November.

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Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, court told

Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.

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Frank, Young and more join MOTD as BBC launches four new YouTube shows

BBC Sport will bring football fans closer to the action across TV, radio, YouTube, website and app.

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Burnham pledges to get thousands of rough sleepers off streets for Christmas – UK politics live

PM promises to mount ‘Covid-style campaign’ to get homeless people off streets in winter Hello and welcome to the UK politics live blog.Andy Burnham has pledged to work to “get everyone in for Chri...

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Shapes and ladders: Edinburgh fringe’s dance shows reach for the sky

With brute strength and beauty, party tricks and personal revelations, this year’s dance and circus programme has ambition and a spirit of togethernessIf you want to be wowed by technical prowess,...

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Man Utd latest: Rashford can beat my scoring record if he knuckles down, says Rooney

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Iran war: Trump tries economic pressure — again

People walking on a sidewalk near the Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran last month.

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David Shrigley London exhibition will find the funny side of old masters

Dulwich Picture Gallery show to feature British artist’s work hung next to paintings by Dutch and Flemish greatsThe contemporary UK artist David Shrigley will apply his trademark arch humour and di...

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The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore review – an ominous warning of tech takeover

A historian charts the emergence of a democracy-crushing dystopia that is – in some ways – already with usPulitzer prize-winning US historian Jill Lepore’s new book addresses the threat posed to&nb...

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Elliott eyes 'life-changing' ONE world title shot with win over Erdogan

Paul Elliott is eyeing a 'life-changing' world title shot should he come through his ONE Championship heavyweight bout with Shamil Erdogan, but stopped short of promising another record-b...

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Tiny quantum engines reveal useful energy hiding in “waste heat”

A tiny machine made from just an atom and particles of light may sound impossibly simple, but it raises a surprisingly difficult question: what counts as heat, and what energy can still do useful w...

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New-look Villa turn to Scandinavia as they rebuild squad

Aston Villa, following a disappointing ninth place finish in the Women's Super League last season, have replaced several departed senior players by transplanting a new Scandinavian heart into their...

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Alleged sexual assault by local official and businessman sparks outrage in China

Both men are arrested after the alleged assault on a woman at a karaoke bar during a business event.

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How Carrick's Man Utd are shaping up for Premier League season

As Manchester United prepare to start the new Premier League season at Hull on Saturday, BBC Sport examines how Michael Carrick's team will set up tactically.

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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war

Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.

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UK inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July amid Middle East energy shock

Figure pushes price growth further above BoE target

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The digital child: how tech is changing play – in pictures

From the early days of computers and the internet, Wendy McMurdo has let tech infuse her photography. Now, in her largest exhibition yet, she looks at its impact on the future generation Continue r...

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David review – biblical Goliath-slayer animation offers upbeat boybandish worship musical

Christian kids’ movie is entertaining during the big battle, but the older bouffant hero’s lack of depth is distracting and the worship songs a weak linkU2’s Bono once described King David as “the...

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Where Are the Kings by Donal Ryan review – a timeless tale of family sorrows and joys

A teenage boy navigates adolescence and the traumatic loss of his mother in this poignant coming-of-age novel set in rural IrelandSomething is happening to literary time. In the last fortnight I’ve...

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Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for elections during war

Mykhailo Fedorov's call is first such demand by a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia's full-scale invasion.

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Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal

New evidence sheds more light on the death of Tunchanok Donholma, who was allegedly murdered in June.

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Behind the Lens: Meet NASA Johnson’s Photographers

Photographers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston have documented some of the most defining moments in human spaceflight.  From astronaut training and engineering tests to mission&#...

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Plantwatch: Cities make a surprising refuge for threatened UK wildflowers

Nooks and crannies in urban areas provide a welcome alternative to intensive farming and other rural pressuresWildflowers are having a rough time in the countryside, mostly from the onslaught of in...

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UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report

Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is importedThe UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on imports of fruit and...

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16 mummies and a dog reveal a hidden order inside an ancient Egyptian tomb

A tomb in Egypt’s Theban Necropolis reveals a surprisingly organized story of burial, reuse, and changing beliefs spanning hundreds of years. Researchers found 16 mummified people, the remains of a...

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John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86

The director’s BBC hit opened the door to Hollywood action films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw DealJohn Irvin, the British film-maker who directed the Bafta-winning BBC miniseri...

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Country diary: It’s hard being a vicar in a long, hot summer | Simon Lockett

Madley, Herefordshire: The cool of our churches has been welcome to many, but my polyester robes are not made for the heatEvery summer, while roasting in my robes, I say to myself: “I must get a li...

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Attackers go ‘house to house’ killing 25 villagers in central Nigeria

An attack on a village in Nigeria’s central Plateau state has killed at least 25 people.

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Iran eyes military targets in Europe if Trump escalates war, insiders say

Proposals to retaliate against US assets beyond the Middle East come as many in Tehran see renewed conflict as inevitable

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Global food security may be collateral in Ukraine war

Moscow and Kyiv’s attacks on one another’s agricultural exports could result in a worldwide grain crisis

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Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds

Hottest periods this year in most sea regions would have been ‘virtually impossible’ in a preindustrial climateCarbon pollution has fuelled a “massive expansion” of marine heatwaves in Europe this...

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Can weight-loss drugs lose their nasty side effects?

Pharma groups seek new generation of GLP-1 medicines as some patents start to expire

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Japanese scientists use tiny silver particles to make DNA assembly up to 5x more efficient

Silver nanoparticles can precisely slice DNA and create longer “sticky ends,” helping genetic fragments join up to five times more efficiently than conventional methods. The breakthrough could even...

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US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists

New rule caps student and exchange visas to four years, while most journalist visas will be limited to 240 days.

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South Korea shortens war games with US citing Washington request

It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

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UAE imposes indefinite trade embargo on Iran over alleged missile attacks

Iran denies launching missiles at the UAE, suggesting the incident was a 'false flag operation'.

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US sanctions International Criminal Court’s president and top lawyer

The US has sanctioned International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.

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Trial begins that could force Meta to change Facebook and Instagram

A landmark trial has begun in California over allegations Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive.

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Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's death

Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead in May.

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Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal

US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.

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Tariffs on Hold as Trump Claims Deal With Canada Is Near

Trucks passing over the Peace Bridge between Canada and the United States on Tuesday.

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Witness gets combative in Tupac murder trial - 'I don't want to send him to prison'

The witness said he had little love for the man on trial for the rapper's murder, but refused to answer questions that he thought would send Duane "Keffe D" to prison.

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China eases limits on Nvidia H200 chips as AI race escalates

Beijing permits small shipments to help leading tech groups in drive to catch up with US rivals

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Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

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How Ebola became the deadliest outbreak in DR Congo’s history

Conflict, delayed detection, and mistrust are complicating efforts to contain the virus in eastern DR Congo.

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Tupac Shakur trial: lawyers share full account of killing as witnesses still refuse to testify

Murder trial of Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, 63, former South Side Compton Crips gang leader, opens in Las VegasFor nearly 30 years, the unsolved murder of 25-year-old rapper Tupac Shakur has sparked law...

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How one man gets new laws passed - again and again

Ron Bailey has been quietly changing the law for the past 40 years - how does he do it?

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Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’

Trump says no talks with Tehran scheduled; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims US 'begging' for negotiations.

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