Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-08-29

Hrgovic stuns Itauma with epic comeback as Brit loses unbeaten record

Filip Hrgovic produced one of the shocks of the boxing year, stopping an exhausted Moses Itauma in the ninth round at The O2 to win the vacant IBF heavyweight title and become Croatia's first world...

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Itauma punches himself out against Hrgovic in world-title fight

Filip Hrgovic shatters Moses Itauma's world-title dream as the Briton appears to punch himself out in an extraordinary heavyweight world-title contest in London.

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Cameron overcomes Mayer in epic to emphasise boxing greatness

Chantelle Cameron underlined her place among the greats of women's boxing as she defeated Mikaela Mayer by unanimous decision in a thriller to become WBA, WBC and WBO super-welterweight world...

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How new signing Gonzalez can be Newcastle's 'quarterback'

BBC Sport pundit Ashley Williams explains how Nico Gonzalez' ability to play forward passes quickly encouraged Anthony Elanga to make runs in behind the Tottenham defence in Newcastle's 2-0 win ove...

co.uk

Cacace to face Ball in Belfast world title defence

Anthony Cacace will make the first defence of his WBA super-featherweight world title against Nick Ball at The 02 in Belfast on 19 December.

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'You won't beat me!' | Dubois and Baumgardner get into a war of words!

Caroline Dubois and Alycia Baumgardner get into a war of words and call each other out following the British boxer's win over Amelia Moore.

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Wardley-Dubois rematch set for 17 October in London

Daniel Dubois will defend his WBO heavyweight world title against the man he dethroned Fabio Wardley in a rematch on 17 October in London.

co.uk

GB's Fery beaten in his first ATP Tour final

Arthur Fery misses out on his first ATP Tour title with a straight-set defeat by Ignacio Buse in the final of the Winston-Salem Open.

co.uk

‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover

Supporters of Venezuela’s government rally to demand the release of ousted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in Caracas, Venezuela, in January.

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Azriel Blackman, Airline Mechanic for 80 Years, Dies at 100

Azriel “Al” Blackman, then 91, in 2017, the year American Airlines, his longtime employer, dedicated a Boeing 777-200 in his name.

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Anger mounts in Nepal over the government’s response to flash flood

Anger grows in Nepal as flood survivors accuse the government of delays in delivering aid and finding missing relatives.

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Penge tied for lead in rain-delayed British Masters

England's Marco Penge and New Zealand's Daniel Hillier jointly lead after play is suspended during round three at a weather-hit Belfry.

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Iceland votes in a tight race on whether to resume talks to join the EU

Iceland’s Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, cast her vote on Saturday as the country held a referendum.

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Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns

King Haakon VIII says King Harald represented Norway with 'pride and joy', promises to listen to Norwegians as monarch.

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Gaza runs out of cancer medicines, as Israeli strikes continue

Officials at Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital say cancer medicines have completely run out, as Israeli strikes continue.

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Algeria wildfire death toll expected to rise as survivors say nothing left

Algeria says at least 12 people have been killed in wildfires sweeping the northeast, with the toll expected to rise.

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Can international diplomacy find a way forward in Libya?

Efforts intensify to break political impasse in a divided country.

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The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?

South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.

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Spurs beaten again as Elanga and Wissa strike for Newcastle

Tottenham have lost their first two Premier League matches and failed to score in both as rejuvenated duo Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa struck to earn Newcastle a 2-0 victory.

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US says far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported to UK

The social media personality had been detained by immigration agents at an airport in New Orleans earlier in the week.

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'I had to do it!' | Paul pulls off dance moves with fighter Neeraj Goyat!

Jake Paul was seen dancing in the ring with Neeraj Goyat after his victory over Yessin Koulali.

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Iraola awaits first win as Liverpool rescue late draw against Forest

Liverpool come from behind twice to rescue a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at Anfield, leaving new manager Andoni Iraola in search of his first Premier League win with the club.

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Tarkowski strikes late to rescue point for Everton at Bournemouth

Everton captain James Tarkowski strikes in the 91st minute to rescue a point, as Bournemouth settle for a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.

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Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech

Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.

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Springboks level Greatest Rivalry series with win against All Blacks!

Highlights of the Greatest Rivalry second Test between South Africa and New Zealand.

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Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year

According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year.

co.uk

Haitian gangs release 13 captives after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff

The attack in Kenscoff killed at least 47 people and resulted in the kidnapping of more than 50, as gangs exert control.

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Tonali struggles but Gonzalez impresses - player ratings for Tottenham v Newcastle

How Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United's players rated following Saturday's 2-0 win for the visitors in their Premier League match.

co.uk

Pakistan suspends eight officials over hospital fire that killed 14 babies

Interim inquiry finds lack of fire safety protocols at Islamabad hospital, prompting suspensions and criminal probe.

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DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak

70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have been sent to DR Congo in hope they prove effective against the Bundibugyo strain.

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South Africa hold off All Blacks fightback to level series

World champions South Africa deliver a powerful first-half performance as they edge past New Zealand and level 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series at 1-1.

co.uk

Sudan’s date palm trees under threat from drought and wildfires

In Sudan, date palm trees are an economic lifeline for residents of Northern State.

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Durham taken to final day despite needing only four runs to win

Division Two leaders Durham will need four runs on the final day to beat Gloucestershire.

co.uk

Henshaw wins world gold 11 days after being in hospital

Britain's Charlotte Henshaw has won her 12th Para-canoe World Championship title - less than two weeks after being in hospital with cellulitis.

co.uk

At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control?

Investors, founders, and operators from across Europe arrived for the annual Nordic TechBBQ conference to talk about how humans can have agency over AI.

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Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks

Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

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“We’re not doing 30 bets a year”: Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16z

Vijay Pande — who left a16z's roughly $4 billion biotech practice last year to start the much smaller, AI-native VZVC — talks about why biology is finally shifting from a "discovery" science to an...

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Southampton thump five past Millwall

Cyle Larin proved why Southampton boss Tonda Eckert rates him as the best striker in the Championship as his double in a 5-1 victory shattered Millwall's perfect start to the season.

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Norwich cruise past 10-man Burnley

Norwich finally got their Championship campaign up and running after a sluggish start as they recorded an emphatic 4-1 home win over struggling Burnley.

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Kolbe stars with the boot as Springboks level series with New Zealand

South Africa roared back into Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry as returning captain Siya Kolisi marked his comeback with a try in a thrilling 33-26 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town, levelling th...

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Kolbe stars, Kolisi returns to XV as Springboks level series with New Zealand

South Africa roared back into Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry as returning captain Siya Kolisi marked his comeback with a try in a thrilling 33-26 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town, levelling th...

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Russian strike on a munitions depot triggers deadly blasts near Kyiv

Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv sparked fires and explosions, killing at least 38 people and wounding dozens.

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Israeli attacks across Gaza kill two people, hit hospital supply warehouse

Gaza’s Health Ministry reports rising casualties amid escalated Israeli attacks, with victims trapped under rubble.

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Munoz rescues point for Liverpool as Iraola's wait for a win goes on

Victor Munoz thumped in a deflected leveller to rescue a point for Liverpool in a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.

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'I still go Nando's' - Itauma on fame, books & The Odyssey

Moses Itauma and comedian Rob Beckett play a round of golf whilst discussing Itauma's fame, what he does to relax and his biggest challenge in the upcoming fight for the IBF heavyweight world title...

co.uk

Deadly strike on Kyiv warehouse prompts evacuations

Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson reports from Kyiv after the deadly strike, which authorities said killed more than 30 people.

co.uk

‘The world needs to pay attention’: Nepalis and Tibetans in New York respond to the Himalayan disaster

Half the world away, a Himalayan diaspora reacts in sorrow and pitches in to help victims in their home countriesGeeta Tamang was getting ready for bed when her aunts shared news that upended her w...

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Mladic died a happy man. He won

He fought for fascism to triumph. And it did.

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Gibbs-White shines - player ratings for Liverpool v Nottm Forest

How Liverpool and Nottingham Forest's players rated following their Premier League match.

co.uk

Cells for arrested offenders may run out without early prison release, says Labour

Bridget Phillipson says government would not have to consider releasing prisoners early if Tories had created more capacityCells to hold newly arrested people could run out without the early prison...

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Chinese rescuers race to reach mudslide survivors in Nepal-China border

Rescuers raced to clear roads leading to the mudslide-hit border port of Gyirong, China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

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Football fans pay tribute to crash death officers

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough.

co.uk

Nvidia’s AI advantage is moving beyond the GPU

The new generation of data center systems is increasing efficiency with smarter traffic control instead of just more processor cycles.

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Warsh puts Fed on collision course with Trump ahead of midterms

US central bank chair’s Jackson Hole hint that rates may rise runs counter to the reduction in borrowing costs the US president desires

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Gaza farmer returns to the grapevines he couldn’t bear to abandon

After nearly three years of war, a farmer returns to Sheikh Ijlin’s renowned grape fields.

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Three-week international break a concern - Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says the three-week international break is a “concern” for Real Madrid, with several key players facing a demanding schedule after the World Cup.

co.uk

Fourth time lucky as Chris Cantrill’s spoof whodunnit wins Edinburgh comedy award 2026

Nominated in three previous years, the rambunctious standup – one half of The Delightful Sausage – wins the prize for his show Rewilding while Marty Gleeson is named best newcomerThe annual Edinbur...

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Indonesia sets up shelters for babies, children affected by wildfire smoke

Indonesia sets up shelters for babies, children affected by wildfire smoke

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Can “super coral” and cooling the sea, save reefs from climate change?

101 East investigates whether Palau may hold the key to saving the world’s coral reefs from climate-driven destruction.

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Pritchard retains rowing world title in Amsterdam

Welsh Para-rower Ben Pritchard retains his PR1 men's single sculls world title at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.

co.uk

'Small steps' for Schmidt at Ulster - Best

Rory Best says Joe Schmidt's new role with Ulster is a case of "small steps" as the province seek to use the former Ireland coach's expertise to build a platform for long-term success.

co.uk

Liverpool strike deal to sign PSG’s Barcola for up to $166m: Reports

The 23-year-old French forward would bolster new boss Andoni Iraola's squad after the departure of Mohamed Salah.

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Burnham's summer tour is over - now he has to prove himself in Parliament

The imminent return of Parliament will put the new prime minister under real scrutiny, with MPs finally getting a chance to grill him.

co.uk

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Has a Hidden Technological Leap

Astronomers will test equipment that, if it’s successful, will one day be crucial for discovering Earthlike planets.

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The Cybersecurity Apocalypse Is Coming in ‘Months,’ AI Giants Warn

Plus: Hackers target over 100 US water systems, ICE puts in an order for robot dogs, and you’ll never guess what “MrChildPorn” was arrested for.

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'Nowhere else I want to be' - Norris extends McLaren contract until 2030

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has extended his contract with McLaren until at least 2030.

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Alex Gerko earned a record £895mn from trading firm XTX in 2025

Payout to one of the UK’s richest people is 31 per cent higher than the year before

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Iran’s leaders acknowledge economic toll of war, pledge diplomacy, defence

Iran's president said sanctions and the US naval blockade had caused exports and imports to slump by nearly 35 percent.

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Elbows and Chin Up: A Whirlwind Week in the U.S.-Canada Trade War

President Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney are at odds again.

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How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer

Installing a large language model on your personal computer gives you a handy digital assistant that won’t compromise your data privacy.

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Dozens killed in Russian strike on ammunition depot near Kyiv

Lengthy air raids by Moscow’s jet-powered drones have triggered 27 alerts since Thursday in one of the longest attacks of the war

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Norway mourns King Harald as new era begins under Haakon VIII

King Harald, Europe's oldest monarch, was viewed as a reformer who embraced inclusivity.

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Norris signs new McLaren contract until 2030

Lando Norris signs a new contract that will keep him at McLaren until at least the end of 2030.

co.uk

‘Immense’ Devastation as Nepal Continues Search for 2,400 Missing in Floods

Damaged buildings in Devighat, a town in the Nuwakot district of Nepal that was devastated by Wednesday’s flash flood, on Friday.

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As Deadly Flash Flooding Batters Nepal, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’

Homes were heavily damaged and partially buried in thick mud and debris after a catastrophic flash flood in the Devighat area of Nuwakot district in Nepal on Wednesday.

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Tax promises, defence targets and Iran: Andy Burnham’s budget headaches

As economic circumstances worsen, the PM’s commitments have left him and the chancellor in a tight spotWhen Andy Burnham made his first speech after returning as an MP, he promised that as prime mi...

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Psilocybin Might Make Your Brain Live in the Moment

Psychedelics are often associated with disconnecting from reality, but a recent neuroimaging study found that psilocybin can actually make our brain activity more connected to the world around us.

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Beaugrand wins again in Weihai as Potter second

France's Cassandre Beaugrand earns her fourth straight win in the World Triathlon Championship Series as Britain's Beth Potter comes second in Weihai.

co.uk

Scientists turn one of the hardest plastics to recycle into high-performance engine lubricant

Researchers have discovered a way to turn notoriously difficult-to-recycle PVC plastic into a key ingredient used in high-performance lubricants such as engine oil. The technique could give mountai...

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How to make a bestseller: insiders reveal the tricks of the book trade

From cover design to shelf placement and influencer partnerships … how publishers will persuade you to buy their books this autumnThink about the last book you bought. How did you choose it? Was it...

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The universe is still speeding up, but nobody knows why

A major new analysis challenges recent claims that the universe's expansion is slowing, finding that the evidence for cosmic acceleration remains strong. The findings preserve the leading role of d...

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Week in Politics: Trump renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America'; Fed chair signals hikes

President Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America to provoke Canadian leaders. Meanwhile, the new Fed chair says inflation continues to be a problem.

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Aston Villa sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson for reported club record

Jackson arrives as a replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal is being finalised.

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Long-term melatonin use linked to 90% higher heart failure risk

People with chronic insomnia who used melatonin long term had a roughly 90% higher risk of developing heart failure over five years, according to a large preliminary study. The findings do not prov...

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Itauma v Hrgovic - heavyweight world title fight predictions

Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight world title fight between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic.

co.uk

Six months into the Iran war, a new Gulf security architecture is emerging

Gulf states are building overlapping partnerships that complement, rather than replace, the US security role.

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Australia’s red soil may be hiding a massive clean energy source

Researchers have discovered that Western Australia’s iron-rich rocks can naturally generate hydrogen and that the process may be boosted to produce much larger amounts. If it can be scaled up, the...

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Fery into first ATP Tour final as opponent retires

Arthur Fery is into his first ATP Tour final as opponent James Duckworth retires because of injury at the Winston-Salem Open.

co.uk

The Trials of Magnus Coffinkey review – time stands still at 3.43am in fringe fairytale

Summerhall, EdinburghAngele and Malcolm Galea’s two-hander cycles through grief and sorrow as a broken-hearted hero is trapped in purgatoryA fairytale plunges the reader into a dilemma then resolve...

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The 50-year-old amateur footballer who became a viral inspiration

Craig Kirby thought about quitting football following the death of his son - at 50, he didn't expect to go viral documenting his final season.

co.uk

Bernie Sanders, AOC join marchers in Washington to ‘defend the vote’

Thousands of people marched on Washington DC, invoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the 63rd anniversary.

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Iceland heads to the polls in knife-edge vote on restarting EU talks

Amid economic and security challenges, Iceland is holding a referendum more than a decade after pausing accession talks.

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‘In a flash, everything was gone’: Nepal rushes to rescue flood survivors

Destruction of infrastructure by torrent that devastated settlements near border with China has left many people stranded

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From Dalliance to Billy Strings: the week in rave reviews

Hugo Weaving leads a delightful drama about the trials and tribulations of a bunch of friends of a certain age, and the bluegrass wunderkind returns with a remarkable new album Continue reading...

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From The Dog Stars to Erykah Badu: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Jacob Elordi stars as a post-pandemic pilot in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi adventure, while the celebrated soul singer returns with a long-trailed collaborationThe Dog StarsOut now Ridley Scott has got...

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Ireland will be united, says Gordon Brown

Former PM believes Northern Ireland will leave UK in the long term – but remains opposed to Scottish independenceThe former prime minister Gordon Brown has said it is inevitable that Ireland will b...

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What’s in the US-Venezuela ‘biggest oil deal in world history?’

US President Donald Trump has claimed the US and Venezuela have reached the ‘biggest oil deal in world history’.

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‘The whole country’s grandfather:’ Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89

Norwegians are saying goodbye to King Harald V, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch.

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Icelanders Are Voting on E.U. Membership Talks. Here’s What to Know.

A rally opposing the resumption of talks to join the European Union in Reykjavik, Iceland, on Thursday. The banner reads “no” in Icelandic.

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Modi Is Hedging Against Trump, One Deal at a Time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at the Group of 7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, in June. In the past year, Mr. Modi has paid official visits to at least 20 countries.

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Why Iceland and Others Might Want In, Not Out, of the E.U. Club

Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. A vote on Saturday will determine whether the country restarts talks to join the European Union.

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Risk of a new age of financial repression is rising

The idea of pushing US government bonds down the throats of investors is being taken increasingly seriously

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How finance redeemed itself

And what tech, the new black sheep, can learn from it

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US campaign to isolate Iran closes in on Dubai

Gulf city has for decades served as an offshore hub for Iranian financial services, trade and access to global markets that the regime needs

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Airbus seeks US space unit sale as it shifts to European-built satellites

Potential disposal comes after company announced deal with Leonardo and Thales

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Nasa to launch $4.3bn space telescope to scan universe

Roman Space Telescope is expected to help explain dark matter while discovering thousands of planets beyond our solar system

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‘It’s easier when nobody’s watching’: inside the secretive and sublime freak-folk of @

Their un-Googlable, very online name is the antithesis of this earthy duo’s sublime art-folk. Like their emotionally ambiguous music, the pair don’t give up their mysteries easily• The best music o...

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The best music of autumn 2026: Johnny Marr, Phoebe Bridgers, Rachel Chinouriri and more

Irish noisemongers Gilla Band, shadowy producers Two Shell and lovable band the Big Moon have new records – plus there are tours from veterans such as Bob Dylan and Sex Pistols and newer trailblaze...

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Did AI write this? It’s getting harder to tell

Detection software offers quick answers, but the risk of false positives and the stigma of being accused are leading to societal mistrust in the written word

ft.com

Ecuador sentences ex-president Moreno to five years in jail in bribery case

Lenin Moreno, 73, has also been permanently barred from holding any public office in the future.

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Nepal and China resume flood rescue as death toll nears 600

Rescue operations have resumed after a brief pause, but experts caution of danger from a newly formed lake.

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Guinea-Bissau votes on a stronger presidency: What’s at stake?

The proposed constitution would give the president more power and reshape parliament and elections.

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Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with Venezuela

US president says deal secures majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.

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Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say

Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.

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Wimbledon star Fery through to first career ATP final in Winston-Salem

Wimbledon star Arthur Fery continued his dream summer by reaching the final of the Winston-Salem Open on Friday.

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Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.

co.uk

Charli xcx, Reading Festival review – Pretentious? Just a bit. But Nietzsche would have loved it

Reading FestivalThere’s not much time to dig into her deep catalogue of future-facing pop, but she satisfies the hardcore“Time itself is a circle,” as the rock’n’roll philosopher Nietzsche once sai...

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Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU

Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.

co.uk

Board of Peace’s Mladenov warns Gaza could be ‘gone for good’

Top envoy for the US-led Board of Peace says Gaza is at risk of being ‘gone for good’ without reconstruction.

aljazeera.com

US judge rejects Trump’s bid to switch hush-money case to federal court

The US president has sought to overturn his criminal conviction for falsifying business records, citing immunity.

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What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans

Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?

co.uk

Death cleaning, downsizing and decluttering. How do we learn to live with less stuff?

Many of us are overwhelmed by the sheer number of our belongings, but can we change our consumption habits? And is there a more sustainable way to declutter?Change by degrees offers life hacks and...

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Iran war live: IRGC asserts strait control, US enforces blockade

Iran's IRGC claims decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz as the US maintains its naval blockade.

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