Edward Lehner, Who Made Dog Owners Pick ‘It’ Up, Dies at 93
Edward Lehner, center, in Central Park in 1978.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-09-24
Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope's visit
The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people.
co.uk
Brexit and Trump’s tariffs push UK’s food and drink trade deficit to £21bn
In the first half of 2026, the sector’s export volumes fell 11.7% to hit their third-lowest level on record
ft.com
Bob Pettit, N.B.A. Great for the Hawks, Dies at 93
Bob Pettit was named Most Valuable Player of the N.B.A. All-Star Game in 1958.
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NBA's first MVP Pettit dies aged 93
Bob Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA and the first man to win the MVP award, has died aged 93.
co.uk
Man Utd borrow another £90m as debt tops £1.1bn
Manchester United confirm they have borrowed another £90m since 30 June, to take their overall debt to more than £1.1bn.
co.uk
Uefa fears impact of Premier League spending on transfer market
Uefa believes "a clear two-speed system" is emerging in the transfer market due to huge spending by Premier League clubs this summer.
co.uk
Alcaraz felt burnt out after too much exposure on and off the court
Carlos Alcaraz has admitted feeling burnt out due to being exposed to a lot of commitments before he suffered a lengthy layoff due to an injury sustained in April.
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Kitty Lunn, Who Expanded the Boundaries of Dance, Dies at 76
Kitty Lunn performing in 2009. She mounted performances featuring dancers both with and without disabilities.
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Croatian court approves extradition in Nord Stream bombing case
Nord Stream sabotage suspect to be extradited from Croatia; court ruling faces appeal with final decision still pending.
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Trump and Xi hold critical talks at White House summit
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for talks on trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran.
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‘Cracking auction, Gromit!’ Original Aardman puppets go under the hammer
Wallace and Gromit stop-motion models and other beloved creations raise money to train new generations of animators Wallace’s reaction as the auction got into full swing might have been a trademark...
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NASA Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday as the 75th signatory during a signing ceremony in the nation’s largest city Abidjan, marking the largest milestone yet for the internatio...
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Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder arrested at Netanyahu UN protest
Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among about 100 protesters arrested outside the UN ahead of Netanyahu’s speech.
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NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-14 Assignments for Space Station Mission
Four crew members from three space agencies will launch to the International Space Station no earlier than spring 2027 for a long-duration science expedition as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-14 missio...
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Netanyahu defends Israeli military actions in Middle East in UN speech
Dozens of delegates walked out in protest as he took the podium, with the Israeli leader labelling them "moral cowards".
co.uk
OpenAI breach of Australian government linked to wider AI hacking campaign
Researchers detail three other attempts by AI agents to break into websites during ‘mundane data retrieval tasks’
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Millions in Indonesia Breathe In Toxic Haze From Months of Wildfires
For months, millions of people have been living under a stifling blanket of toxic haze, fueled by a punishing drought brought on by the El Niño weather pattern.
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Netanyahu blames ‘juvenile delinquents’ for violence in occupied West Bank
As spoke at the UN, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
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Results awaited in Isle of Man general election
Counting begins in the island's 12 constituencies to elect 24 members of the House of Keys.
co.uk
US citizen injured after wrongly arrested by ICE in Illinois
US citizen injured after wrongly arrested by ICE in Illinois
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New York sues Polymarket over allegations of illegal gambling operations
The lawsuit comes two months after the state filed a similar lawsuit against competitor Kalshi.
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Israel moves to ban main Palestinian-led lists from election
Israel’s election panel has voted to disqualify the two main Palestinian-led lists from next month’s election.
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SoftBank pays steep price for record bond sale to fund OpenAI bet
Masayoshi Son’s group pays yields of up to 9.75% to raise more than $11bn in the largest junk bond offering on record
ft.com
I Think I Found an AI Agent Worth the Risk
Instinct saved me $550, booked my restaurant reservations, and warned me about a phishing scam. It also wasted $64 and might be a security nightmare.
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Netanyahu Attacks Mamdani in Heated U.N. Speech
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel took aim at Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
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A Spirited Battle Over Data Centers
Reporter David Gelles in conversation with Energy Secretary Chris Wright at the Climate Forward event on Wednesday.
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Ed Miliband meets Iran’s foreign minister as Tehran gives US ultimatum on strait of Hormuz
Senior Iranian officials say Washington has four to five days to respond to its conditions for reopening the strait The UK foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has met his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Ara...
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Four civilians killed in Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan, Taliban says
Pakistan says it struck 10 targets, adding the strikes were "strictly limited to identified military objectives".
co.uk
Warwickshire close in on County Championship title after skittling Leicestershire
Warwickshire took a big step towards clinching the Rothesay County Championship title after skittling relegation-threatened Leicestershire for 125 at Edgbaston.
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PrismML brings its tiny LLMs to Qualcomm-powered smart glasses
Prism's larger goal is open-weight AI that runs on devices and makes better use of the computing power they already have.
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Bowler Stevenson dies two months after Glasgow gold
Commonwealth Games bowler Mary Stevenson has died just a couple of months after winning a gold medal for Scotland at Glasgow 2026, where her winning throw earned her the moniker Mary Queen of Shots.
co.uk
US and China presidents discuss cooperation, trade and AI risks
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade tensions, technology and AI risks at the White House
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Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center
The notice would allow Oracle to delay payments should the facility miss its 2028 target to come online.
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Long agenda, short meeting: Trump and Xi meet
All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly talks with White House correspondent Emily Feng about the Trump/Xi summit.
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Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
co.uk
NASA Unveils Winning Designs for Mars Space Food Systems Challenge
NASA announced the winners of the Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table Thursday, with the top $300,000 prize being awarded to Chinyere Ukeje of Philadelphia, Pa. for the Adaptive Nourishment In...
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Goldman reaped more than $200mn in fees from hedge fund Situational Awareness
Barely two-year-old AI-focused investment firm became biggest client of Wall Street bank’s prime brokerage unit
ft.com
Premier League in joint call for FIFA reform amid Infantino crisis
The Premier League and three of its top European counterparts will on Friday issue a joint call for urgent governance reform at FIFA amid the crisis engulfing its president, Gianni Infantino.
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Xi says US and China must ‘coexist in peace’ in historic White House visit
The Chinese leader is meeting his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington for wide-ranging talks between the superpowers
ft.com
Leicestershire relegated by Warwickshire, subject to points appeal
Leicestershire are relegated, subject to an appeal against their points deduction, after being bowled out cheaply by title-chasing Warwickshire.
co.uk
Iranian-American group sues Trump over war
Plaintiffs have families in Iran who have been harmed by the US war, they say.
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France says EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ law should not include the UK
‘If you’re not in the internal market, you don’t get the same protection,’ says French minister of policy designed to curb Chinese competitionFrance is leading a push to exclude the UK from the EU’...
theguardian.com
Meta’s Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it’s tapping into a much newer trend
Meta’s new AI gadget may look like a Tamagotchi, but its dangling form factor taps into a much broader Gen Z trend around bag charms, retro tech, and turning gadgets into fashion accessories.
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Sway Dasafo, Rapper Who Opened New Doors for Global Artists, Dies at 44
Sway Dasafo in 2006. A year earlier, the cultural organization Mobo — an acronym for Music of Black Origin — named him best hip-hop artist, besting 50 Cent and other established acts.
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The Guardian view on a supersized El Niño: a natural phenomenon and human folly are a lethal combination | Editorial
Hundreds of thousands are expected to die, millions to go hungry. This is not just about weather patterns, but about injusticeSome warnings are so grave that it is almost impossible to fully compre...
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The Guardian view on vocational GCSEs: why now? | Editorial
Ministers’ commitment to cutting youth unemployment is admirable, but how new qualifications will help is unclearThe first question that should be asked about plans to launch a batch of vocational...
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The AI agent revolution has moved a big step closer
Launch of Muse by Meta has provided a glimpse of how the technology could be turned into a mass-market product
ft.com
Kinsella makes GB return for Worlds a year after giving birth
Olympic bronze medallist Alice Kinsella is named in the Great Britain team for the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships just a year after giving birth.
co.uk
Burnham under pressure to lobby Trump on US diesel export ban
Reform’s Robert Jenrick contacts Trump administration as prices at UK pumps near record high
ft.com
Ministers reject dog ownership licence scheme
A taskforce had suggested new legal requirements could help promote dog control and reduce attacks.
co.uk
Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir sets out bid to become defence minister
In October elections, Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is hoping to become defence minister.
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Collapsing currency and inflation leave families struggling in Sudan
Rising bread, sugar and meat prices strain Sudanese households already grappling with war and economic instability.
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Gaza’s recovery needs reach $71.5bn amid ‘most severe economic crisis’: UN
UN trade body report says consequences of Israeli occupation have 'skyrocketed' with 90% unemployed in Gaza.
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Burton makes final as GB chase three European golds
Abdul Burton reaches the men's super-bantamweight final after Callum Makin and Dimeji Shittu claim bronzes at the European Boxing Championships.
co.uk
Google Photos ‘Clueless’-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS
The AI-powered feature builds a virtual wardrobe from your photos, and is now broadly available after first rolling out to Android users in June.
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Four civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan
Four civilians have been killed in the latest Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan.
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TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know
TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building a...
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Carney’s Big Challenge: Time
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada at The New York Times headquarters on Wednesday.
nytimes.com
NASA’s Machines for Mars Make Beer Bubbly
Carbon-capture technology repurposed for breweries spreads and finds new applications
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Mahmoud Abbas: What will it take to ‘protect’ Palestine?
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas questioned how long the world would “remain silent” on Israel's actions.
aljazeera.com
Twenty minutes with the CEO of ElevenLabs, now reportedly valued at $22 billion
ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that — at least until getting a machine is...
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Trump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters
US Secretary of State Rubio said the summit would be an 'opportunity' for Putin to engage with other world leaders.
aljazeera.com
Practicing for Safe Landings on the Moon and Beyond
In this Aug. 27, 2026, image, an Alta-X drone flies an advanced guidance and navigation system known as the Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE) experiment near NAS...
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Fury vs Joshua: Both fighters to earn British record paydays
Frank Warren has revealed that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will each earn more than any British fighter has previously been paid for a single bout when they finally meet on December 11.
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US mortgage rates breach 7% as affordability pressures mount
Surging yields on government bonds and rising oil prices from the war in Iran drive inflation fears as national elections near
ft.com
U2 announce new album Carnaval de Luz, featuring final recording by Dolly Parton
Irish rock legends’ 16th studio album, described by the Edge as ‘a messy, provocative, sacred collection of songs’, to arrive in NovemberU2 have officially announced their first album of new materi...
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Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you
Google says the AI-calling feature will first be available to Pixel 11 owners in the U.S. who pay for a Gemini subscription.
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Google’s Gemini Can Now Make Calls for You on Pixel Phones
Call for Me—a feature that’s exclusive to the Pixel 11 series—gives robocalls a new meaning.
wired.com
NAZA, Israeli film on Gaza, to stream for free after theatrical run
Co-director Yuval Abraham says documentary exposing Israeli abuses will be available online in November.
aljazeera.com
Russia raises taxes to fund its war in Ukraine
Moscow to increase dividend tax on foreign investors and introduce windfall taxes on gold and metals producers
ft.com
Walsh settles for bronze with semi-final defeat
Michaela Walsh will return from the European Boxing Championships in Bulgaria with a bronze medal as she loses out in her featherweight semi-final.
co.uk
Ukrainians in UK fear cut to funds for Homes for Ukraine hosts could make them homeless
Scheme set up after Russian invasion in 2022 paid £350 a month to people hosting Ukrainians but this will reduce to £100 next yearUkrainian refugees fear they could be left homeless after the gover...
theguardian.com
US-India Satellite Captures Time-lapse Video of Volcanic Eruption
Like tendrils on a vine, lava spreads out from the northern crater of Krasheninnikov, a volcano pair on the Pacific coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. On July 30, 2025, an 8.8-magnitude earthqu...
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In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war
The vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Democrats came at a moment when some Republicans have begun to distance themselves from President Trump over the ongoing conflict.
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Nelson: AJ could be in 'world of trouble' against Fury
Anthony Joshua will be in "a world of trouble" against Tyson Fury if he brings the same level of performance as he did in his previous fight, according to Johnny Nelson.
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Teenager Ohashi overcomes Covid to set world record
Shin Ohashi, 17, claims his second gold medal of the Asian Games with a world record in the 200m breaststroke.
co.uk
Rachel Kneebone review – who knew porcelain could be so edgy, nerve-wracking and marvellous?
Wallace Collection, LondonThe British sculptor’s delicate, intimate and ready-to-pop creations feel right at home among Hertford House’s rococo masterpiecesMaybe it was that wine glass I broke this...
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Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty review – Big Little Lies sequel shoots for high drama but fails to deliver
At 400-plus pages, Moriarty’s follow-up is too long and offers too little reward, with menopause, vaping teens and even a stalker failing to raise the stakesLiane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies was suc...
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Shield AI, Waabi, and General Motors on building AI when failure is not an option at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
No response by Yemen's Houthis to a claim by the coalition forces that its missiles targeted Taif and Yanbu.
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White House 'repeatedly violated' court order to restore press access, say media outlets
Employees from CNN, Politico and MS Now reported being denied entry, with some having passes confiscated.
co.uk
105-year-old investigated for crimes at Nazi PoW camp in Germany
The suspect is alleged to have been an accessory to murder at the Stalag 326 camp, where tens of thousands of Soviet PoWs died.
co.uk
Beyond the AI abundance delusion
Concerns about inequality are likely to increase rather than decline as the technology transforms our societies
ft.com
Why are Ireland vs Israel football matches so controversial?
Ireland and Israel will play two football matches despite growing Irish calls for a boycott due to the genocide in Gaza.
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Beverly Buchanan review – ramshackle mini barns and shanties bursting with brutal history
Spike Island, BristolInspired by the shacks and sheds of the American south, Buchanan’s exceptional sculptures combine folk art and minimalism to memorialise the survival of enslaved peopleWhen she...
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Forever Chemicals: Ground Zero
Pervasive, persistent and poisonous: How one US company helped pollute the world with forever chemicals.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Cal AI’s Zach Yadegari on how to create viral growth and capitalize on it
Zach Yadegari joins the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to share how he capitalized on viral growth. Save up to $200 before September 25. Save 50% on a second pass.
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GoDaddy receives takeover offer from maker of Norton antivirus software
Talks between web domain provider and Gen Digital at early stage but could allow acquirer to broaden its business beyond cyber security
ft.com
‘Unstoppable’ Rumesh revives Sri Lanka’s glory, one javelin throw at a time
A gold at the Asian Games will cap off an unprecedented season for the world number one.
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Nicole Eisenman review: ICE-like goons clash with sublime stargazing as America’s magical magpie returns
Sadie Coles HQ, LondonAbstract, humorous yet deeply unsettling, the painter’s dazzling exhibition sees her caught between distant skies and the ugly reality on the groundNicole Eisenman’s 2023 exhi...
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Why did an OpenAI system hack Australia's health system - and can it be stopped in the future?
News that an automated AI agent hacked a government IT system raises big questions about regulating the tech.
co.uk
Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience?
US consumers are starting to opt out of the streaming world as several services raise prices without offering many perksIt may not be quite as politically buzzy as the price of gasoline or eggs, bu...
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‘I get lost going to the bathroom’: John Hannah on world travel, stealing props and being ‘the Scottish Eminem’
The Four Weddings and a Funeral actor answers your questions on being confused with James Nesbitt, his own Sliding Doors moment and a new perspective since turning 60How often do you get asked to r...
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Yellow Dog by Martin Amis review – Bill Nighy has a ball
From spoof monarch to porn tycoon, the actor narrator goes to town on the larger-than-life characters in this Booker-nominated satire In the 2003 novel Yellow Dog, Xan Meo is set upon by two men in...
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'Freak accidents' hurting NFL stars - what next for Dart and Daniels?
Sky Sports NFL's Phoebe Schecter has raised concerns over the future of Jaxson Dart and Jayden Daniels after serious injury setbacks for the respective New York Giants and Washington Commanders qua...
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2 days left to save up to $200 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass — reason 4 of 5 to attend
Reason 4 of 5 to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Practical answers. Two days left to save up to $200 on your pass. Savings disappear after September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Bring a second guest at 50%...
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Red Roses make three changes to side for crunch New Zealand clash
Sarah Bern, Mackenzie Carson and Bryony Field have all been included in the Red Roses side for their crunch match against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
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NASA to Study Human Health, Performance During Crew-13 Mission
During NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑13 mission aboard the International Space Station, astronauts will support a series of biomedical and human performance investigations, including a new collaborative effor...
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Israel offers cash to firms hit by trade ban; Europe dithers on new rules
Israel hopes to redirect goods from illegal Israeli settlements towards markets in Asia and South America.
aljazeera.com
Party Close to King Leads in Morocco’s Election as Young Voters Stay Away
Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s budget minister, is one of the most likely contenders for prime minister.
nytimes.com
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at 80 review – birthday celebration champions bold creativity
Royal Albert Hall, LondonJulia Fischer, Pablo Ferrández and Jan Lisiecki brought poetry and virtuosity to Beethoven’s Triple Concerto tour de force and there was vision and cohesion in Strauss’s Ei...
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U.N. Live Updates: Abbas and Netanyahu to Deliver Dueling Speeches
The assembly room on the second day of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters, on Wednesday, in New York.
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McLachlan and Wills return to face Australia
Rachel McLachlan and Evie Wills return from injury to start for Scotland against Australia in their final home match of the WXV Series on Saturday.
co.uk
Space: the final frontline
The history of cold war arms control shows that greater transparency can help prevent a cascade of deadly mistakes
ft.com
Hurricane Polo hits Mexico’s coast as Tropical Storm Nolo approaches Hawaii
Heavy rains could cause life-threatening flooding and landslides in Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center warned.
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‘You can’t just bet everything on exports’: as its gas runs out, is Bolivia doomed to repeat history?
A fossil gas boom that lifted millions out of poverty has collapsed and inflation is rising – but not everyone believes selling gold and soya is the answerOnce hailed as the “energy heart of South...
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Injury rules Graham out of Scotland's autumn Tests
Scotland's record try-scorer Darcy Graham is to miss the autumn internationals against New Zealand, Australia and Japan with a ruptured bicep.
co.uk
Nine Kazakh soldiers die in Caspian Sea training incident
Nine confirmed dead after 19 Kazakh soldiers swept out to sea during naval training in western Mangystau region.
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Fox makes 'easy decision' to sign three-year Arsenal deal
USA international Emily Fox has described signed a new contract at Arsenal as "an easy decision".
co.uk
Buttler injury halts England as Sri Lanka level series
Sri Lanka showed great fight to halt England’s chase and clinch a 16-run victory, levelling the three-match ODI series at 1-1 at Headingley in Leeds.
skysports.com
Tunisia fuel strike highlights growing economic and political anger
A 48-hour strike in Tunis adds to mounting public frustration over worsening living conditions and basic services.
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Australia to investigate if OpenAI hack of government health website broke the law
The incident is the first known breach to affect a government agency, and Australia's prime minister has vowed to hold OpenAI accountable.
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Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fighting
The military says its soldiers inflicted casualties as fears grow of a resumption of a full-blown civil war.
co.uk
Morocco’s elections: Fragmentation, disengagement and PJD’s major return
PAM leads as the PJD quadruples its seats and turnout hits its second-lowest level under King Mohammed VI.
aljazeera.com
Far-right UK activist Daniel Thomas arrested after slashing dinghy
Thomas, 37, arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life, endangering the safety of a ship.
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Feaunati returns as England brace for Black Ferns onslaught
Maddie Feaunati returns to bring big-game experience and dynamism to the back row as England take on a resurgent New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
co.uk
Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate
Armed groups clashed with government forces across northern Ethiopia as fears mount of regional spillover.
aljazeera.com
Hibs appoint 34-year-old Reedijk as new boss
Hibernian have appointed Marink Reedijk as their new manager, following the sacking of David Gray earlier this month.
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Hibs appoint 35-year-old Reedijk as new boss
Hibernian have appointed Marink Reedijk as their new manager, following the sacking of David Gray eight days ago.
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Ex-England striker Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.
co.uk
Fox signs new Arsenal deal
Arsenal defender Emily Fox has signed a new contract at the club.
skysports.com
Trump-Xi summit live: Trade, AI, Iran and Taiwan top US-China talks
Xi’s first White House visit in more than a decade comes amid ongoing disputes over trade, AI, Taiwan and war in Iran.
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Trump says he wants to leave AI ‘exactly where it is’ ahead of Xi meeting
The leaders are expected to discuss trade war truce and AI risks before a state dinner with American business leaders
ft.com
Who’s who in the race for the next UN Secretary-General?
The race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General is heating up, with five women among eight candidates.
aljazeera.com
Belgium and Rwanda are talking again. Is DR Congo any closer to peace?
Belgium and Rwanda have restored diplomatic relations after an 18-month rupture over the war in eastern DR Congo.
aljazeera.com
India’s surfers look to make waves at the 2026 Asian Games
Indian surfers overcame huge challenges to reach the Asian Games and now dream of competing at the 2028 Olympics.
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Turner prize review – soulful cyborgs go into battle with a stack of massive Hobnobs
Mima, MiddlesbroughIn a truly competitive year, Kira Freije’s apocalyptic humanoids trounce everything in their path, even the sculpture that looks like a pile of biscuitsThe Turner prize is most e...
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From ruin to a (Red) Bull market - how Prem became hot property
Prem Rugby seemed on the brink of disaster after Worcester, Wasps and London Irish went bust, but there is renewed confidence and fresh money in the league.
co.uk
You want honesty, Andy? Britain is out of easy options
The prime minister must tell voters that Labour’s manifesto has been superseded by world events, both economic and military
ft.com
Could the oil shock push fuel prices even higher?
From Hormuz to the Black Sea, pressure on main supply routes is testing the resilience of the global energy market.
aljazeera.com
Hibs appoint Dutchman Reedijk as new manager
Marink Reedijk has vow to develop a "brave, intense and committed" Hibernian team after leaving Belgian top-flight club Beveren to become the club's new manager.
co.uk
OpenAI agents hack Australian government health data
Rogue OpenAI agents accessed an Australian government health data website, obtaining non-public information.
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Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics | Clive Lewis
When a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trustWhatever is said about Tom Watson, the forme...
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Gilla Band: Pugnello review – furious originality fuelled by cathartic aggression and absurdist confessions
(Rough Trade)Your favourite band’s favourite band unleash a thrilling and relentless 42 minutes of monstrous noise whose precise instrumental source always remains discomfitingly unclearGilla Band...
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Japan’s Ohashi breaks 200m breaststroke world record at Asian Games
Shin Ohashi, 17, claims his second Asian Games gold with his record-breaking effort in front of a thrilled home crowd.
aljazeera.com
An OpenAI Agent Hacked Australia's Health Service. Their Government Found Out Months Later.
The country's prime minister expressed disappointment at being informed of the hack only via email. Now Australia is investigating whether OpenAI broke the law.
wired.com
SeaWorld Wants to Make You Horny
The Orlando theme park’s immersive Halloween experience now includes hot, brooding guys in an homage to romantasy antiheroes—and it’s leading to record-breaking ticket sales.
wired.com
How UK universities briefed BAE Systems on pro-Palestine campus protests
Several universities discussed protests with the weapons maker, raising concerns about influence and academic freedom.
aljazeera.com
How an OpenAI ‘agent’ hacked Australia’s Medicare and what that means
Incident highlights growing concerns about AI's impact on cybersecurity and AI disclosure procedures, say experts.
aljazeera.com
Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape
Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape.
skysports.com
The Ovary Is Surprisingly Active After Menopause. Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out Why
A growing body of research is putting the ovary in a new light, not as an egg factory with an expiration date, but as an organ that shapes women’s health long after the fertile years have passed.
wired.com
Judge temporarily overturns Trump's White House media ban
A court has ordered the US government to reinstate access to the building for CNN, Politico and MS NOW.
co.uk
Ex-NFL receiver Brown to avoid prison for attempted murder
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal that will have him avoid prison time on a reduced charge in an attempted murder case in Miami.
skysports.com
Russian attacks kill eight people across Ukraine as US steps up diplomacy
US and Russia engage in urgent talks to reduce war's impact on global energy during UN General Assembly.
aljazeera.com
Why This Weekend’s Nor’easter Is Like a Hurricane
Nor’easters are usually a winter phenomenon. But this week’s storm is arriving earlier than usual, and it could take on some characteristics more typical of tropical systems.
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Leicestershire appeal 27-point deduction for poor pitch
Leicestershire County Cricket Club have confirmed they are appealing the 27-point deduction and £5,000 fine for breaching pitch regulations in August's win over Glamorgan.
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Private equity could revolutionise US lawyer pay, law firm bosses say
Massumi + Consoli executives bet new ownership model will allow them to lure partners with equity incentive plans
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Global release announced for acclaimed Gaza documentary NAZA
Theatrical rollout across 56 territories planned for documentary about Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza before film will stream on Guardian websiteNAZA, the award-winning documentary from...
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Why No One Wants to Date Tech Bros
Once seen as nerdy but harmless innovators, men in tech are now widely regarded as red-pilled Elon Musk wannabes. It’s made getting laid a whole lot harder.
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Pete Byrne, frontman of British new wave band Naked Eyes, dies aged 74
Duo had US hits with their cover of Always Something There to Remind Me as well as Promises, Promises and morePete Byrne, the frontman of British new wave group Naked Eyes who carried them to repea...
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Post your questions for Zach Braff
Known to many as JD in Scrubs, Zach Braff has forged a path as a successful writer and director since the release of his acclaimed 2004 indie film Garden State. Now’s your chance to ask him your b...
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ADHD and autism diagnoses have surged. A massive study may help explain why
A large Danish study found that children diagnosed with ADHD or autism today more closely resemble their peers in the general population than those diagnosed 10 years ago. The shift suggests that r...
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Leicestershire to appeal against 27-point penalty
Leicestershire are to appeal against the 27-point ECB penalty they received for breaching pitch regulations in August.
co.uk
The Best Early Prime Day Robot Vacuum Sales Are From Roborock (2026)
One of the best things to buy during (or leading up to) sales events is expensive home gadgets. These Roborock robot vacuums are already on markdown.
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When what you see doesn’t make sense, your brain does something remarkable
The brain may have a built-in way to quickly settle disagreements between regions processing the same scene. Researchers found that matching signals between two visual areas lasted longer, while co...
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Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity
Former deputy PM now involved in tech industry says many within the sector are ‘winding themselves up into a lather’UK politics live – latest updatesNick Clegg has dismissed fears over AI’s “godlik...
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How Russia Evades Sanctions
Our business data correspondent Aaron Krolik describes Russia’s vast effort to evade global sanctions and get drone parts for its war in Ukraine — and explains how we traced those efforts.
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From idealists to struggling sceptics: how Labour’s majority depends on five progressive voter types – in charts
Analysis reveals five distinct groups with sharply contrasting priorities – and who has drifted the most from Labour towards Greens and Reform• Tactical voting at next election could push Reform in...
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Venus May Have Devoured Its Moon
One of the great mysteries in astronomy has been why Venus has no moon. Now a new theory provides a simple answer: It might have been eaten.
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Tactical voting at next election could push Reform into fourth place, poll finds
Polling suggests Andy Burnham is attracting progressives back to Labour, motivated by desire to stop Nigel Farage• How Labour’s majority depends on five progressive voter types – in chartsUK politi...
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‘Source of anxiety’: Pakistan cracks down before march to free Imran Khan
The government has blocked highways to the capital and set up container barriers in preparation for the PTI protest.
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‘This gap opens up of doubt and scepticism about everything’: Jess and Morgs confront the politics of deepfakes
In the choreographers’ new work, virtuosic movement and some green-screen magic unfurl the theatricality of high-stakes television interviewsIt appears the interviewer has got him on the ropes. “Fo...
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A Corruption Scandal Is Reshaping Brazil’s Presidential Election
The Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has become a polarizing figure in the debate over policing online speech.
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Greek epics, gory obsessions and awkward invites: where does this year’s Oscars race stand?
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey might be the one to bear but a crop of competitors is starting to materialiseReporting from fall film festivals used to be a more streamlined process – what’s good,...
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Meet the real-life Pokémon professors, the unsung heroes of competitive monster-battling
They offer advice, referee card games and manage players’ tantrums – we caught up with some of the volunteer profs who keep the competitive game going at this year’s world championshipsProfessors m...
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The Global Story
What can America learn from the rest of the world about protecting journalists?
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The Global Story
What can America learn from the rest of the world about protecting journalists?
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Greenland’s delegation gets hero’s welcome after signing US-Denmark pact
Greenland’s delegation returned home to a hero’s welcome after signing a new pact with the US and Denmark.
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‘I’m a writer but then nobody’s perfect’: how Billy Wilder conquered Hollywood
From émigré roots to a titan of modern cinema, penning classics such as Double Indemnity, Some Like It Hot and The Apartment, a new retrospective celebrates the father of film noir’s incredible car...
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Scientists thought they knew how this 70-year-old leukemia drug worked
A 70-year-old leukemia drug is still revealing new secrets. Researchers found that removing a protein called NUDT5 protected cells from the drug, even though simply blocking the protein had little...
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Netanyahu takes UN stage with one eye on Israel’s election
As criticism of Israel intensifies, Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to the UN with his own political future in focus.
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent two North Korean POWs to South Korea
The president criticised North Korea for using citizens like 'currency' to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine.
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Why India's Election Commission is in the eye of a storm - again
India's polling monitor is facing yet another crisis of credibility with fresh allegations against its chief.
co.uk
Beleaguered at Home, a Bellicose Netanyahu Heads to the U.N.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel speaking at his Likud party’s New Year event in Tel Aviv this month.
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'Tragic but avoidable' - how serious is heat-death risk in sport?
BBC Sport explores the health impact of extreme heat on athletes, following the death of a Fijian rugby player in Japan in August.
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A bumper year for bugs: as the world warms up, insects are moving northwards
Britain has seen an explosion of migrating insects – in some cases from as far as northern Africa It was a stifling evening in July and Matt Phelps was out for a stroll, when a piercing, whirring n...
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Mass sardine die-off pits survival of South Africa’s penguins against fishers’ livelihoods
Known as the ‘energy bars of the sea’ the fish are a key food source for many species, but closing fisheries to allow numbers to recover would cost millions It began on 28 July, when fishers near S...
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Labour likely to be biggest party in hung parliament, mega poll suggests – UK politics live
The poll shows Reform UK ‘neck-and-neck’ with the Conservative partyGood morning. Andy Burnham and Kemi Badenoch are both preparing for their party conferences (next week, and the following week, r...
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Scientists find two tiny new snails with shells that close like doors
Scientists discovered two tiny new snail species in Montenegro, showing that even Europe still holds animals unknown to science. One lives in the threatened Komarnica Canyon, where a proposed hydro...
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China vs US: Who is winning the AI race, in four charts
The US dominates AI spending and computing power, but China is ahead in research and closing the gap on advanced models.
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'Utter nonsense' - Van Dijk slams reporter in viral exchange
Virgil van Dijk hit back at suggestions that he forced former Netherlands boss Ronaldo Koeman into changing his tactics during the World Cup.
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Monarchy-aligned PAM leads in Morocco election provisional results
Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) took 97 out of 395 seats in parliament, as turnout falls to 38 percent.
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Leeds and Warrington tussle for Grand Final spot
Ahead of the their Super League play-off semi-final, Leeds Rhinos and Warrington Wolves are aiming to assert themselves back at rugby league's top table.
co.uk
“We just need to go back” – Uranus’ moon Ariel may have hidden a 100-mile-deep ocean
Ariel, one of Uranus’ moons, may once have contained a subsurface ocean more than 100 miles deep beneath its fractured icy shell. The finding, combined with similar evidence from Miranda, suggests...
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Weekly sports quiz: What happened to Townsend?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
co.uk
Will Saints reign again or new winners rise? - Prem Rugby club guide
BBC Sport commentators and reporters analyse how the 10 Prem Rugby clubs will fare ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.
co.uk
Gaza watches Israel’s elections with fear and antipathy
Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month's vote will make their lives any better.
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A Different World review – it was only a matter of time before they remade this trailblazing black sitcom
Many of the original cast of this Cosby Show-spinoff are back (including Jada Pinkett-Smith, briefly). Its look at life on a black college campus has its sights set firmly on comedyIn the golden ag...
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‘Stranger Things was a train you can’t jump off’: Gaten Matarazzo on his return to the stage
The actor we know as Dustin was a ‘theatre kid’ from age 11. Now he’s starring in a new staging of Rent. He discusses why the musical is as relevant as ever – and what it’s like being a child star...
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These massive stars could explain Webb’s strangest galaxies
Hubble observations of massive stars in metal-poor dwarf galaxies are revealing clues to why the early universe looks so unusual. Researchers found that stellar winds weaken sharply at extremely lo...
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Charles taking record-breaking price tag in his stride
Fulham midfielder Shea Charles tells BBC Sport NI he does "not really think about" the price tag which saw him become Northern Ireland's most expensive footballer when he joined Premier League Fulh...
co.uk
Pakistan says it launches air strikes on Afghanistan after drone attacks
Strikes carried out in southeastern province of Khost cause no casualties, governor's office says.
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Outcry in Sudan as US reportedly holds al-Burhan’s UN visa over truce plan
Media reports say US withheld army chief's visa to pressure him into accepting a 90-day truce in Sudan's civil war.
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Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president amid unrest
Lawmakers will choose a president despite seven vacant seats in districts at the centre of months of unrest.
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Trump-Xi summit: Here’s what’s on the agenda, and why it matters
The leaders of the US and China are expected to discuss trade, AI and Iran in their third in-person meeting in a year.
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Gaza $2.45 billion reconstruction plan. Who decides its future?
Gaza’s $2.45bn recovery plan spans housing, health and 4G, but Israeli pullout and Hamas’s disarmament remain unclear.
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Exit Party by Emily St John Mandel review – alternate visions of post-crisis America
Is the price of stability necessarily the loss of freedom? Two possible future worlds are linked in the new novel from the author of Station ElevenIn her second novel, 2009’s The Singer’s Gun,...
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Forgotten Island review – best friends forever trapped in frantic DreamWorks animation
This over-controlled adventure never takes a breath or a moment to let its characters come to lifeFrantically and even stroboscopically over-energised, this big new movie from DreamWorks about best...
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‘Cash to trash’ levy on house developers too low to offset damage to Norfolk Broads, say critics
Exclusive: Levy that allows almost 16,000 houses to be built on Norfolk Broads will not cover cost of mitigating environmental damage, critics sayA new levy on developers to allow almost 16,000 hom...
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Block parties and boxing clubs: Martine Barrat’s tough and tender New York – in pictures
The French photographer and actor’s deep love of Harlem and the Bronx was so strong it led to her being invited to gang apartments, child boxing matches and even a stranger’s wedding Continue readi...
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Harry Kane eyes career as NFL kicker after football retirement
England's captain and record goal scorer says a transition into American football could be on the cards.
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Trump and Xi summit may just be a ‘horse and pony show’, experts say
Trade, AI and security are on the agenda, but experts say rebuilding trust may take priority over major deals.
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What's at stake during the meeting between Trump and Xi
What can we expect from the Trump-Xi summit? NPR's A Martinez asks Daniel Kritenbrink, an assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific affairs in the Biden administration.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in U.S. for first state visit in 11 years
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday evening for his first state visit in 11 years.
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Australia Investigates OpenAI Hack on Public Health Care Site
Australian ministers at a news conference in Sydney on Thursday after it was revealed an A.I. agent developed by OpenAI had infiltrated a government website in June.
nytimes.com
TV tonight: inside the UK’s response to alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza
Dispatches gains access to unpublished Whitehall documents. Plus: hippos, googly eyes and yelling at art – it can only be Taskmaster. Here’s what to watch this evening11.05pm, Channel 4With Donald...
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Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe lost their husbands - this is their story
Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe speak to the BBC's Simon Jack at the launch of a new suicide prevention toolkit.
co.uk
OpenAI CEO: Tech companies don’t ‘have all the answers’ on AI policy
Open AI’s CEO has called for international coordination to address potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI)
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Greens aim for first London MP in Holborn race
There are 15 candidates standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on Thursday 8 October.
co.uk
Why have some nations developed while others struggle?
At UNGA, Iran, Syria and Kenya have highlighted how war and injustice have skewed global development.
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Why the strengthening El Niño means fewer Atlantic hurricanes
The weather pattern is associated with extreme, stormy weather, but authorities predict a quiet year in one ocean at least‘Supersizing before our eyes’: UN warns of record El Niño approachingOne si...
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Motley Fool Promo Code: $200 Off on Stock Advisor September 2026
Scale your portfolio for less with these verified The Motley Fool membership discounts, stock advisor promo codes, and Epic Bundle deals.
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Country diary: The snails are back to reclaim my garden – and leave behind a little artwork | Josie George
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire: So much to admire in these creatures, from their resilience over summer, to the detailed pattern of their trailsHere’s a lovely word: aestivate. It’s what my garden s...
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AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says
AI giant announces discovery amid global debate about how to safeguard against catastrophic risks.
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Global bond sell-off deepens as oil holds above $100
Rising yields strain public finances as expectations of Fed rate rise in October jump to about 70%
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From a Nepal in Pain, a Young Leader Makes a Case for Climate Reparations
Balendra Shah, the former mayor of Kathmandu, during his campaign to become the next prime minister of Nepal, in February.
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Jane Street to double London office space after breakneck growth
Firm is taking 465,000 sq ft at One Spitalfields in a so-called pre-let deal
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Trump’s tariff war is clobbering the Hanks of America
The end of the ‘de minimis’ exception can inflict major damage on niche companies
ft.com
Emerging markets shrug off Iran war in record foreign borrowing spree
Fallout from conflict, rising interest rates and a strong dollar have not dented investor appetite for EM bonds
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How to think about the end of the world
Bringing clarity to a fuzzy P(doom) debate
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UK losing up to £6.5bn a year in EU trade due to mismatched product rules
IPPR finds failure to align testing standards has forced companies to abandon exporting to EU and is costing costing 0.18% of national incomeThe UK is losing out on annual exports to the EU that co...
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Labour’s last chance? The people shaping Andy Burnham’s grand plans for Britain
The new prime minister has declared he wants to end 40 years of neoliberalism. But is he really prepared to be that radical?In May 2025, when Keir Starmer was still prime minister, Labour politicia...
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‘The eels were climbing out of the water to die’: why did every fish in this idyllic lake perish overnight?
Furnace Brook in East Sussex was home to carp, tench, bream, roach and trout – and 15 trailer-loads had to be buried. The mystery led to a neighbouring farm, and a story of waste, pollution and dir...
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‘My first screen kiss was in a cowshed!’ Lesley Manville on her greatest roles – and why sex scenes for over-50s are booming
In the last 15 years, she has gone from respected actor to stratospheric, garlanded star. Now she is back on TV as a chic sleuth in a racy car – despite being terrible at guessing whodunnitIt is hi...
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The Real Rooneys review – at least Wayne and Coleen’s reality show proves they can laugh at themselves
This trip into the celeb couple’s Cheshire mansion is nowhere as real as they’d like you to believe. But their self-deprecation is hard not to enjoy‘No one knows the real Rooneys,” says Coleen Roo...
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Chinese cars are taking over Britain’s roads
The UK is a relatively open market for new entrants from China as it does not levy the heavy tariffs seen in the EU and US
ft.com
What are Welsh sides' chances for new URC season?
BBC Sport Wales looks at the prospects for Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.
co.uk
Australia Says OpenAI ‘Infiltrated’ Public Health Care Portal
Australian ministers at a news conference in Sydney on Thursday after it was revealed an A.I. agent developed by OpenAI had infiltrated a government website in June.
nytimes.com
Venezuela’s Rodriguez pledges elections, path forward in UNGA speech
Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez says her country must abandon the ‘extremism’ of the past.
aljazeera.com
Israel moves to bar both main Arab lists from October election
Excluding Ra'am and the Joint List leaves Palestinian citizens in Israel without major Knesset representation options.
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Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez promises elections at UN, gives no date
Rodriguez says Venezuela is transitioning to full democracy and has opened dialogue with opposition sectors.
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Interim Leader of Venezuela Promises Elections and ‘Orderly Legal Transition’
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interim president, at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday.
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Everything new coming to Meta’s AI agent Muse
CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the company’s annual Connect event in Menlo Park on Wednesday with a keynote that made one thing clear: Meta is going all-in on Muse. It's even coming to Meta's AI gl...
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Meta made a Tamagotchi-like wearable for its Muse AI agent
The tiny hardware device creates another mobile home for its AI agent Muse.
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China’s Xi visits US as Trump bets on stabilising global relations
US President Donald Trump welcomes his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of talks and state dinner.
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Trump Aides Seek to Jump Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media in New York Wednesday. He said that as part of any negotiations Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz must be addressed.
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In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles
With four measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, health officials are hoping to get people on board with vaccines in private.
co.uk
AI corporate leaders tell UN the industry needs global regulation
Industry leaders urge global regulation, as Trump administration baulks at setting up new guardrails.
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Iran war live: Tehran says it won’t be bullied, remains open for talks
Iranian president says Tehran will not bow to pressure while remaining open to dialogue in a defiant UN speech.
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How Putin Escalates
A new stage in Russia's confrontation with Ukraine—and the West.
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How Putin Escalates
A new stage in Russia's confrontation with Ukraine—and the West.