Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-10-09

'You will see me back' - Smith vows 2027 return after Swiss Darts Trophy win

Former world champion Michael Smith says he plans on "playing 100 per cent of the tournaments" in 2027 after an opening win at the Swiss Darts Trophy.

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Don’t go the extra mile: is local food better for the environment?

Almost a third of global greenhouse gas emissions are connected to food production. Does where you buy your fruit and vegetables still matter?Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable liv...

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Papers: Man Utd forced into transfer market in January?

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

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The maker of non-text AI model Jev valued at $7.5B just weeks after launch

TypeSafe AI raised $870 million in a round led by a16Z.

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Arteta's conscience clear over Man City charges

Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.

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US judge rules Trump administration’s use of voter data unlawful

A federal judge ruled against the Justice Department's use of voter data to cross-reference an immigration database.

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NI World Cup hopes gone from 'improbable to impossible'

Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 first leg defeat.

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Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?

England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?

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Three men found guilty of murdering two Australian surfer brothers and US friend

The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.

co.uk

The hazy OpenAI growth metric driving Wall Street

Revelations that the AI giant’s annualised revenues were $20bn less than previously reported triggered volatility in US stocks

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UN envoy warns Yemen has returned to ‘full-scale war’, urges dialogue

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognised gov't urge UN Security Council action amid Houthi escalation.

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How will Spain’s housing crisis affect elections?

Snap vote called after Parliament rejects measures to protect tenants and freeze rents.

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Human rights veteran Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

South African jurist Navanethem Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote peace.

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Forrest holds halfway lead at Open de Espana

Scotland's Grant Forrest continued his good record at the Open de Espana to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend.

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Airlines sound the alarm as bleak winter looms

The industry is reeling from the energy shock unleashed by the Iran war

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Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings

Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.

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An Anthropic AI model sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police

Anthropic did not discover this behavior until over two months after its AI submitted the false tip.

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Trump announces deal with Putin to release Russian diesel

Diesel prices in the US have doubled since the war with Iran began in February, putting pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterms.

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England take control of World Cup play-off with win in Greece

England are in control of their World Cup play-off with Greece after winning the first leg 3-1 in Crete.

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Book Publishers Are Quietly Using More AI. Staff Are Revolting

Workers at three major publishing houses tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech.

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Tsunami warnings across Latin America after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits

Countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile have received warnings after the quake.

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Hope hundred fires West Indies to record win over India in second T20

Shai Hope struck a century as West Indies completed their highest successful ‌chase in T20 internationals, overhauling a target of 250 to beat India by six ‌wickets in Ranchi and level...

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Injured Orangutan rescued from Indonesia wildfires

A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires on Borneo Island in Indonesia.

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Large Earthquake in Panama Sets Off Tsunami Alert

The quake, which had a preliminary magnitude of 7.7, was centered in the country’s southern region and was followed by strong aftershocks in the hour that followed.

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Trump agrees deal with Putin for Russia to release diesel on to global market

Pact between Washington and Moscow comes just weeks before critical midterm elections in the US

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Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines used at many data centers

Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines as the data center boom pushes prices up.

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Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary

The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.

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NASA Just Made Nearly 1 TB of Artemis II Data Available to the Public

The data drop includes photographs, audio, video, and astronauts’ notes that will be used to study the moon and prepare for future human missions.

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AI deepfake ads grow more popular in US midterm campaigns, blurring truth

The US midterm election campaign has been filled with political ads featuring AI deepfakes that can mislead voters.

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NASA Seeks US Industry Plans for Commercial Space Stations

NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low Earth orbit. On Friday, the agency released its final Requ...

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‘An attack against sovereign states’: ICC President slams US sanctions

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane has responded to US sanctions imposed to ‘defend sovereignty’.

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Jerusalem Daily: US charity to use AI to monitor Gaza classrooms

A US charity announced it will use an AI-software to monitor Gaza classrooms for ‘anti-Semitism’ and ‘hate speech’.

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US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child

Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.

co.uk

Navi Pillay, South African Jurist, Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay in Nuremberg, Germany, on Friday.

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Drone strike kills 30 people in Sudan’s Blue Nile region

Drone reportedly linked to RSF targets Wad al-Mahi, killing dozens near displacement camp, including women and children.

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Antonelli casts further doubt over performance of Mercedes upgrades

World Championship leader Kimi Antonelli cast further doubt over the performance of Mercedes' recent upgrade package as he explained his car was "very difficult" to drive during Sprint Qualifying i...

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Russian search engine Yandex struggles after Ukrainian strikes on data centres

Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks.

co.uk

Labour byelection win shows party starting to win back voters on left

Party now polling 15 points above Greens, who had been ahead of Labour before Keir Starmer resigned as PMLabour is starting to win back voters on the left who became disillusioned under Keir Starme...

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Fine Wines, Brazen Thieves: 30,000 Bottles Stolen in Tuscan Heist

As many as 10 men made off with more than $5 million of first-rate Italian red wine.

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Andy Burnham is lucky – Polanski, Farage and Badenoch all seem determined to help him | Jonathan Freedland | Jonathan Freedland

Everywhere the PM turns, he finds generous adversaries. They have made his early days in No 10 so much easier I don’t know where Andy Burnham found his magic lamp, but I hope he’s taking good care...

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Chicago Bears legend and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka dies, aged 86

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NASA Demonstrates Next-Generation Heat Shield Technologies

NASA is testing heat shields that can keep astronauts safe as they return from missions to the Moon and Mars in an unusual way: by taking out the trash. When Northrop Grumman 24th cargo resupply mi...

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Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust?

Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled...

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Sidney Offit, a ‘Central Figure’ in the World of New York Writers, Has Died

Sidney Offit, shown here in 2007, became familiar to TV viewers in New York in the 1970s and 1980s when he was half of an early talking-heads duo on “The 10 O’Clock News.”

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The Guardian view on Labour and the Greens: winning trust takes more than words | Editorial

A byelection win is a fillip for Andy Burnham and shows Zack Polanski must confront the failures damaging his party’s credibility and appealBy holding Holborn and St Pancras, Andy Burnham’s Labour...

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Edwards joins Argentina as defence coach

Defence coach Shaun Edwards joins Argentina's coaching staff on a deal that runs until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

co.uk

Israel Denounces the Decision to Award the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay

Palestinians waiting for food distribution in Gaza City last year.

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We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we?

"When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us," Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. "And we are wired to care for it in return."

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DHS defends ICE shooting in NYC, says officers believed they were in danger

The shooting prompted protests in New York City and Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the incident.

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Does Polanski have to go? Greens at the crossroads after Holborn and St Pancras

Pressure is building on the party leader after byelection defeat, a damaging row over Zionism and polls that show him less popular than Nigel FarageWhen Zack Polanski addressed his campaigners flus...

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Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru

The left-wing candidate won a narrow victory in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show.

co.uk

Super Bowl-winning player and coach Ditka dies aged 86

NFL icon Mike Ditka, who coached the Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl XX title in 1986, dies aged 86.

co.uk

Greece vs England in Women's World Cup play-off LIVE!

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Will anyone stop re-election of Infantino as Fifa president?

Little more than two months since news broke of Infantino's Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, the chances appear slim that Gianni Infantino might be removed as president.

co.uk

West Hill Verde lands thrilling Persian War at Chepstow | Full race replay

West Hill Verde landed his first career success with a battling victory in the Grade Two Persian War Novices' Hurdle on day one of the Welsh Racing Festival at Chepstow.

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Pioneer Pete dominates the 'Welsh Champion' Hurdle | Full Race Replay

Pioneer Pete took his form to a new level with a tenacious display from the front in the 'Welsh Champion' Hurdle

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Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence

Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.

co.uk

‘The real deal’: Sagal Abdi-Wali’s journey from child refugee to Labour MP in former PM’s seat

Decades of volunteering combined with years of active local party politics, propels Abdi-Wali to victory over Green leader Zack PolanskiFor Sagal Abdi-Wali, the new MP for Holborn and St Pancras, b...

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Musical Times stays unbeaten in Fillies' Mile at Newmarket

Musical Times overcame traffic problems to maintain her unbeaten record in the bet365 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket.

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UK coastguard agency chief faces calls to resign over use of unverified data to back up pay plan

Regulator says poll cited by Virginia McVea in move to strip rescue officers of pay did not sufficiently back up her claimThe head of the UK coastguard agency is facing calls to resign after she wa...

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Thousands rally for anti-austerity protest in Brussels amid clashes

Belgian police respond to 'troublemakers' on sidelines of main rally with tear gas, water cannon and baton charges.

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US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court

The US says the measures are aimed at restricting the tribunal's resources and ability to operate.

co.uk

Billionaire, also the U.S. president, spotted in Jos. A. Bank suit

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New York Times fashion reporter Jacob Gallagher about President Trump's apparent choice to wear a suit from the budget menswear chain Jos. A. Bank.

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Trump's Affordable Suit

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with New York Times fashion reporter Jacob Gallagher about President Trump's apparent choice to wear a suit from the budget menswear chain Jos. A. Bank.

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‘Rogue court’: US sanctions ICC hours after ex-judge wins Nobel Prize

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court on Friday.

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Remember Orkut? Its founder wants to bring it back

Orkut's founder is now taking aim at algorithms and AI-generated content.

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Political polls are everywhere, how much can they predict about November?

Midterm election polls are everywhere but how much can one data point tell about who will win in November?

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Depth on show as Irish all but assure play-off final

Republic of Ireland ease to a comfortable 8-0 victory against 10-player Kazakhstan in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg without three of their best players as their replacements...

co.uk

'Very unpredictable' | Mercedes drivers bemoan new upgrades after SQ struggles

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli discuss Mercedes' new upgrade package.

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A16z’s Olivia Moore on the state of consumer AI

Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges.

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Mike Ditka, Fiery Coach of the Chicago Bears, Has Died

Mike Ditka on the sidelines for a Bears game in Washington on Nov. 13, 1988.

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Israeli settler attacks target Palestinian olive harvest in West Bank

At least 19 settler attacks recorded across territory on Friday as Israeli forces separately detain 16 Palestinians.

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Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?

BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.

co.uk

Hurricane Isaias strengthens into Category 3 storm with US in its sights

The major storm is expected to make landfall along the US Gulf Coast later on Friday or early Saturday.

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Trump Administration Hits International Criminal Court With Severe Sanctions

The move is an intensification in the Trump administration’s push to undermine the International Criminal Court.

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Navi Pillay is known for her work in conflict zones across the world.

Navi Pillay received the news that she had been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday while atttending an annual conference of human rights lawyers and judges in Nuremberg, Germany.

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Iran attacks tankers beyond Strait of Hormuz

Escalation comes as Tehran tries to maintain leverage over strait crucial for global energy supplies

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Donald Trump launches committee to investigate Fed governor Lisa Cook

Move comes after Supreme Court in June rebuffed president’s attempt to sack central banker

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US sanctions International Criminal Court itself in latest escalation

Latest action seeks to stem resources to international tribunal Trump administration has vowed to dismantle.

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Trump’s planned DC arch faces new lawsuit

A Virginia county governing board filed the suit, claiming that planning for the monument near DC was rushed.

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'I only found out this morning' - Moyes surprised Everton are up for sale

David Moyes has admitted his surprise at Everton being put up for sale by owners The Friedkin Group - even claiming he only found out on Friday morning when the statement was released to the suppor...

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Palestinian Authority Says Elections Are to Be Postponed

Hussein al-Sheikh, deputy to the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, in Ramallah, West Bank, in February. He was said to have sent the letters to European officials notifying them of the postpone...

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Ex-snooker champion Dott intends to appeal conviction and jail sentence

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott intends to appeal against his conviction and seven-year jail sentence for historical child sex abuse.

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Nobel Peace Prize Choice Amounts to Implicit Rebuke of Trump

The International Criminal Court in The Hague has come under particular attack by the Trump administration.

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'Can I keep all of this food?' - Archer joins 'The Cookout' for Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, Sam Obaseki is joined by Jofra Archer on 'The Cookout' to discuss the importance of food within Bajan Culture.

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Man City case causing ‘uncertainty’ for whole Premier League, says Iraola

Liverpool's Andoni Iraola looks to Manchester City clash and rival's appeal over guilty verdict for financial breaches.

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US to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution: Is that legal?​

Rights groups and legal experts say the move could endanger minors, who are usually barred from witnessing executions.

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Widdecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court told

Kerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.

co.uk

Man City face Liverpool after being found guilty of financial breaches

Manchester City face Liverpool at Anfield after being found guilty of financial breaches.

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Driver films from inside vehicle as car swept away in Chile floods

Driver films from inside vehicle as car swept away in Chile floods

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The criteria for the Peace Prize has changed over time.

Albert Luthuli, a South African politician and anti-apartheid activist, arriving with his wife in Oslo, Norway, in 1961.

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Edwards signs with Argentina as defence coach until after 2027 World Cup

Coveted defence coach Shaun Edwards has signed a contract with Argentina until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, ending any possibility of him linking up with Steve Borthwick's England.

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Carrick demands Man City verdict clarity: 'Speed is essential'

Michael Carrick has called for a swift resolution to Manchester City's financial charges case, insisting clarity is needed for everyone involved as the Premier League awaits the outcome of the club...

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Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse one another of launching war

Eritrea denies backing TPLF as Ethiopia alleges collusion, further straining their already volatile relationship.

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Bangladesh’s mango diplomacy with India has reached its limits

Cultural gestures have kept relations from collapsing, but repairing ties with India will require tough negotiations.

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Ex-Essex cricketer faces trial on two rape charges

Robin Das, 24, will appear before a jury at Inner London Crown Court in January 2028.

co.uk

Who is Navi Pillay, winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize?

The 85-year-old South African judge has spent decades fighting apartheid and genocide.

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Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize

Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.

co.uk

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in 4 days — lock in your pass savings of up to $100 before prices rise

Four days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts, when 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders gather in San Francisco's Moscone West on October 13-15. Save up to $100 on your price. Plus, save...

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Cosmic House of Mirrors

Galaxies warp and multiply as if in a house of mirrors in this image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Sept. 29, 2026. The brilliant golden galaxies seen here are part of a g...

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Paintings Stolen From Renoir Museum Are Recovered, Authorities Say

A police officer at the entrance to the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France after the robbery in September.

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End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland review – Murakami’s marvel brilliantly brought to life

Barbican theatre, LondonWith a dual narrative set in Tokyo and a world of dreams, Philippe Decouflé’s epic production is as bewitching as its balletic unicornsHow to stage Haruki Murakami’s epic, d...

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India Cancels Trains, Floods Capital with Police to Block Protests

There was a heavy police presence in central New Delhi on Friday, with yellow barricades chained together near the site of a planned protest.

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Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ Star Wars duel up for auction

Saber is expected to fetch at least $1m and is one of more than two dozen props that will be up for saleA lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the duel where he tells Luke Skywalker “I am your father”...

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Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border

Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.

co.uk

Tory tax break for banks has cost UK public purse £6bn, says TUC

Exclusive: Chancellor urged to reverse Rishi Sunak’s tax surcharge cuts to claw back billions in lost revenueBusiness live – latest updatesTax cuts for big banks have deprived the UK government of...

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Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s AI data infrastructure

Drone attacks target Russian digital giant Yandex, as well as continuing strikes on missile plants and oil refineries.

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How to shield your portfolio if AI goes ka-boom

If you still wanted to own stocks, it used to be impossible to avoid the fallout. Not any more

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Post your questions for Richard Thompson

Ahead of new album Hippies, Thugs and Heroes, the British folk music legend will join us to answer your questionsFrom Fairport Convention to his musical partnership with then-wife Linda and on to s...

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Satire silenced: Indian artists face censorship as anti-Modi protests grow

New Delhi accused of silencing dissent as satirical content and online critiques are removed under new rules.

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Did the Zionism row lose it for Zack Polanski? – podcast

Zack Polanski has lost the Holborn and St Pancras byelection to Labour’s Sagal Abdi-Wali. Despite the Greens increasing their vote share from 2024, Polanski had the cloud of the ‘Zionism is racism’...

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33 balls, 0 runs - Maddinson's record-breaking duck on Australia return

Opener Nic Maddinson makes the longest duck by a Test opener this century as Australia struggle on his return against South Africa.

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India’s Cockroach Party says members detained ahead of protest

India’s Cockroach Janta Party says thousands of its members have been detained ahead of Saturday’s protest in New Delhi.

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The Nobel Peace Prize recipient is selected in secret by five Norwegians.

“There is friction” inside the room where the Nobel committee meets to select the recipient of the Peace Prize, said the director of the Nobel Institute, Kristian Berg Harpviken.

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Two Renoir paintings stolen from French museum are recovered

The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.

co.uk

Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence

‘The climate issue is the security issue,’ says Turkish minister at Pacific pre-Cop summit in FijiWealthy countries should spend far more on dealing with the climate crisis than the 5% of GDP promi...

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‘I’ve hit my midlife sexpot era!’ Romola Garai on marital misery, cheating … and sex scenes in cars

Layby hookups are all in a day’s work for Romola Garai in her steamy new drama Adultery. She talks faking orgasms, keeping secrets – and making audiences pass outIn a raging storm in the Peak Distr...

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‘I’m lovingly making fun of everyone I’ve ever met’: on the set of Leo Reich’s gen Z sitcom

The comedy wunderkind shot to fame with his show Literally, Who Cares?! and a role in Lena Dunham’s Too Much. Now he’s bringing his take on self-involved zoomers to the TV screen. Just don’t call h...

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France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests

Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.

co.uk

Doyle: Castle can defend his unbeaten record in Dewhurst

Our ambassador previews a quintet of contests on the Rowley Mile on Saturday, including the Group One Dewhurst Stakes, plus two competitive events over at York.

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Computer scientist David Silver: ‘Where are we going without AI?’

The architect of Google DeepMind’s AlphaGo on building machines that can teach themselves — and why he feels a moral obligation to advance the technology

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Best bits from Maresca's first Man City press conference since guilty charges

The best bits from Enzo Maresca's first Manchester City press conference following the club being found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules. City den...

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Manchester City charges: Maresca says Premier League club will win appeal

Enzo Maresca has absolute faith in Man City despite guilty verdict over breaches of Premier League financial rules.

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Digested week: Don’t worry about the plague, go and read some Anne Carson

The world may be going to hell in a handcart, but at least now I get to say I know a Nobel prize winner“Anyone worried about pneumonic plague?” This is a friend – a medic – texting me after reading...

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Former Deutsche Bank star trader has rate-rigging conviction quashed

Christian Bittar had pleaded guilty in 2018 to manipulating the Euribor rate

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Wafer ruled out of Ireland's South Africa Tests

Influential forward Aoife Wafer is ruled out of Ireland's WXV Global Series trip to South Africa later this month.

co.uk

'Deeply personal moment': Watch Sagal Abdi-Wali's by-election victory speech

Labour beat the Green Party with 45% of the vote in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

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Winning the Nobel prize in literature only underlines Anne Carson’s infinite genius | Yiyun Li

When her sons died, the Book of Goose author turned to Grief Lessons, Carson’s translation of four plays by Euripides. She reflects on the ‘life sustaining’ work of an extraordinary writer • Where...

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‘Indentured servants’: US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers

The US is suspending top tech firms, including Microsoft, from a key programme to sponsor foreign workers’ green cards.

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‘Is it April fool’s?’ Navi Pillay reacts to Nobel Peace Prize news

International judge Navi Pillay was applauded by colleagues as she gave her first public reaction to her Peace Prize.

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The new Darth Vader: how tech execs became the film villains of our age

Jeremy Strong’s portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning shows how public opinion has changed around billionaire CEOs since The Social Network’s releaseWhen The Social Network came out,...

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Tate sounds eerie, Frieze returns and Cindy Sherman takes surreal selfies – the week in art

The Turbine Hall gets haunted by sound art and the colossal air fair opens its doors, while Sherman champions the fantastic and the grotesque – all in your weekly dispatchTarek AtouiSound art inspi...

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AI and the climate crisis pose existential risks. The law offers a way to reduce them | Robert Reich

Liability lawsuits have held tobacco, oil and pharma companies to account in the past. AI investors won’t ignore this threatThe most basic function of government is to protect people from harm. Two...

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Gromit finally gets a voice … and it’s Martin Freeman

After 37 years, the staunchly silent dog will speak for the first time in the audiobook of his autobiography – and it turns out he sounds like a hobbitHe has been on screen for 37 years, but he has...

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World Mental Health Day: Sky Sports partners with Mental Health Foundation

Sky Sports has partnered with the Mental Health Foundation to provide practical resources and two short films for World Mental Health Day on October 10, with Sky Sports' Paul Merson featuring in th...

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The Best Mac Desktop to Buy (2026): Mac Mini, Mac Studio, or iMac?

Apple’s Mac desktops have become some of the most sought-after computers this year, driven by surging interest in agentic AI. Here’s which model to buy depending on your use case.

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Transcript: What Maresca said on Man City charges verdict

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Transcript: What Maresca said on Man City charges verdict

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Houthi Attacks on Riyadh Airport Leave 3 Dead, Saudi Arabia Says

A still from a video obtained from social media and verified by The New York Times showing a blast at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday.

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Nobel Prize Winners Don’t Get a Heads-Up

The winners of the Nobel Prizes remain a secret, even to the winners themselves until shortly before the public announcement.

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Labour fends off the Green party in closely watched UK by-election

Sagal Abdi-Wali won by 3,300 votes in the London seat of Holborn and St Pancras.

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Crazy Rich Asians to return as TV show with original film's stars

The show will pick up after the hit 2018 film, and will also star Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng.

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'A media masterclass' - How did Maresca handle questions on Man City verdict?

Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol analyses how Enzo Maresca handled questions about Man City's guilty verdict related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules by an independent commission. Ci...

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Leader of Jewish Greens calls for Zack Polanski to resign

Vivien Lichtenstein says party leader should stand down over ‘Zionism is racism’ policy after losing byelectionUK politics live – latest updatesThe leader of the Jewish Greens has called for Zack P...

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Is Trump signalling a return to war with Iran after the midterms?

US media reports suggest he may be weighing strikes before the vote, but the president has ruled that out.

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Maresca on Man City guilty verdict: 'We're going to win appeal'

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says the club's owners are "convinced" they will win their appeal against an independent commission that found them guilty of all charges related to serious breach...

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So you’re getting a Nobel Prize? Don’t expect a heads-up.

The winners of the Nobel Prizes remain a secret, even to the winners themselves until shortly before the public announcement.

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Nobel chair admits they haven’t reached Peace Prize winner Pillay

The Nobel Committee has admitted that it has been unable to reach the ICJ judge to tell her the news.

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LIVE STREAM: Watch Maresca's first press conference since Man City verdict

Enzo Maresca is holding his first press conference since Manchester City were found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules.

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Polanski vows to stay on as Green leader as criticism mounts

Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.

co.uk

How the Epstein Files forced the Nobel Peace Prize to reckon with impartiality.

Thorbjorn Jagland, former chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, in Oslo in 2013. A tranche of emails released this year revealed ties between him and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Navi Pillay, a South African Human Rights Lawyer, Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay was recognized “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday.

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A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris among those to hail Wilson as Las Vegas Aces centre continues record run.

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Even ‘Law & Order’ Is Terrified of AI

In its 26th season premiere, the procedural legal drama paints a damning picture of power-mad AI CEOs.

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Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season

Storm expected to make landfall on US’s northern Gulf coast with risk of flash floods and isolated river floodingIsaias has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with wind speeds...

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Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'

The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.

co.uk

A New Mexico Community Was a Place to Build a Life. Then a Hypersonic Missile Factory Showed Up

Castelion—a next-generation defense tech company—is building a facility in Rio Rancho Estates that documents show could pose a major fire and chemical hazard to neighboring communities.

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Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize

International Court of Justice judge Navi Pillay has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to human rights ‘pioneer’ Navi Pillay

Prize given to South African human rights lawyer for her efforts to promote peace and international law

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How the Epstein Files Forced the Nobel Peace Prize to Reckon With Impartiality

Thorbjorn Jagland, former chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, in Oslo in 2013. A tranche of emails released this year revealed ties between him and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay

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France’s Long, Fervent History of Protest

A student attacking the police in Paris during the May 1968 student uprising.

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France’s Long, Fervent History of Protest

A student attacking the police in Paris during the May 1968 student uprising.

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In a Dead Hero’s Ashes, El Salvador’s Ruler Finds a New Spark

A Salvadoran honor guard inside the new mausoleum of Francisco Morazán in San Salvador, the capital.

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New Delhi’s Crackdown on Protesters

The government in New Delhi is suppressing protests over the culling of 130 million names from India’s voter roll. Mujib Mashal, an India correspondent for The New York Times, reported from the hea...

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NBA star Wembanyama to French students: ‘I hear you’

San ​Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama offers solidarity to students protesting conditions in schools in France.

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Wayne Lawson, Vanity Fair’s ‘Secret Weapon,’ Has Died

Working with Mr. Lawson, reporters said, was like taking a master class in writing: “He was a throwback to the old style of editing.”

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Animals crossing: the simple solution to stop roadkill in the Amazon

Installation of eight canopy bridges in Alta Floresta has enabled 15,000 safe crossings by animals including spider monkeys and marmosets – and more bridges are planned elsewhereBy about 7am, with...

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End Of Abyss review – a creepy dollhouse take on Resident Evil and The Thing

PlayStation 5 (version played), Xbox, PC; Epic Games PublishingThis fetchingly presented horror game brings style and scares, but overextends itself with repetitionA small band of soldiers enters a...

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Labour chair of housing committee calls for urgent funds for affordable homes in England

Exclusive: Abena Oppong-Asare urges chancellor to unlock billions of pounds, as housing associations say they could build 41,000 homes in 10 yearsThe Labour chair of the Commons housing committee i...

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America’s Hybrid Hype Has Hit the Used Market

Demand is so high that some used cars are selling for more than new ones.

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New York police push politician to ground during anti-ICE protest

New York police push politician to ground during anti-ICE protest

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Live Updates: Nobel Peace Prize Winner to Be Announced

The Nobel Institute in Oslo on Friday.

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As Putin Wages Shadow War, Europe Looks for a Way to Hit Back

Gathering evidence at the Leipzig-Halle airport, Germany, in August after an explosive-laden drone was found.

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Left-of-Labour vote stagnates in Holborn and St Pancras

By-election defeat is setback for Greens as party fails to make sizeable gains on its May local election results

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Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves: Dedicated to You review – eloquent Coltrane tribute

(Blue Note)This elegant contemporary reinvention of 1963 album John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman pairs Marsalis’s post-bop sax with Reeves’ agile vocals, to time-stopping effectIn the early 1960s, t...

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Polanski challenged over whether he thinks Israel has right to exist

The Green Party leader spoke to the Today programme after coming second in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

co.uk

LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers

All-time leading scorer LeBron James makes 76ers debut following LA Lakers switch in NBA preseason, but Nets claim win.

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A Venezuelan opposition leader won the 2025 prize, setting off an unusual year.

María Corina Machado, recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, greeted supporters from a hotel balcony in Oslo, Norway, in 2025.

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‘Is death necessary?’: why Peter Greenaway’s assisted dying drama is stuck in post-production hell

Exclusive: Three years after filming began on the contentious Lucca Mortis, starring Dustin Hoffman, the British director is still in dispute with producers over which version to release, and a bat...

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How Glasner turned McAtee into his new Wharton

When Oliver Glasner moved to Nottingham Forest after departing Crystal Palace, he tasked himself with replicating the 3-4-2-1 system that worked so well at Selhurst Park.

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A promising future now looks perilous for election loser Zack Polanski. He sowed, now he reaps | John Harris

There was a real chance of a Green byelection win in Holborn and St Pancras. He made bad decisions and cost his party dearAs ever, among all the noise triggered by Labour holding the seat of Holbor...

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Three years after October 7, prolonged war takes its toll on Israelis

Children’s psychiatric emergency visits have more than doubled in Israel, study shows.

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LeBron vows to 'get better' after strong 76ers debut in preseason

LeBron James has vowed that he and his new team will "get better and better" after the 41-year-old put in a strong showing on his Philadelphia 76ers debut in a preseason meeting with the Brooklyn N...

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Carrick stays cool, but should he be worried about Man Utd's form?

After three weeks off because of the international break, BBC Sport looks back at Manchester United's indifferent start to the new Premier League season, which saw Michael Carrick's side win just o...

co.uk

Wilson becomes first five-time MVP in WNBA history

A ceremony marking her record-extending fifth MVP award will take place on Friday night, but A'ja Wilson will not take part before a must-win game.

co.uk

Jess Williamson: A Mile South of Heaven review – alt-country singer’s love-hate affair with LA

(New West)Following 2023 breakout Time Ain’t Accidental, the best songs here are when Williamson strips back country music, rebuilding it as something familiar yet differentIn her essay Goodbye to...

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Polanski questioned on Green Party's Zionism motion

The Green Party leader speaks to BBC Breakfast after he lost the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

co.uk

Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts

Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdownsTom Watson, the former Labour deputy leader who recently joined Palantir, has warned again...

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Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi

Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.

co.uk

Week in wildlife: a friendly seal, a furious goldcrest and ‘the swanfather’

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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Please, sir, can I have a walk? Dickens biographer finds likely inspiration for Oliver Twist

Exclusive: Theresa Musgrove unearths newspaper archives showing one Alice Shepherd was severely punished in 1836 for similarly innocent requestCould a consumptive young woman called Alice Shepherd...

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Cosmic Connection and Lord Byron clash in the Persian War

We have a busy day’s racing on Friday with jumps action from Chepstow, live on Sky Sports Racing...

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Holborn and St Pancras byelection loss will disappoint Greens – but there may also be relief

It may sound odd to think Zack Polanski would be happy with second place, but after the most challenging week of his political life it could have been worseHolborn and St Pancras byelection – live...

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Afghanistan’s emerald miners struggle with tools but attract global buyers

Afghan miners endure harsh conditions, relying on basic tools to extract precious emeralds in Panjshir's steep valleys.

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Trump says US will not strike Iran before midterm elections

Oil prices drop as Trump dismisses speculation of pre-midterm military action against Iran.

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Scientists find hidden materials that could improve batteries and solar fuels

Scientists have uncovered a hidden world of “in-between” materials that briefly form as chemical ingredients are heated, revealing structures that conventional methods can miss. Among the discoveri...

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Brazilian Supreme Court judge issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro

Arrest warrant for presidential candidate's brother is issued weeks before Brazil's runoff election.

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James suffers defeat on 76ers debut in pre-season

LeBron James says it's "going to take some time" for his new team-mates to gel after suffering defeat on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a pre-season game.

co.uk

Tories overstate net zero cost by nearly £500bn in apparent spreadsheet error

Exclusive: Badenoch’s flagship conference policy document cites £957bn estimate, twice the total in climate advisers’ dataKemi Badenoch’s flagship party conference policy document overestimated the...

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The Queerest of Folk by Russell T Davies review – the groundbreaking screenwriter tells it like it is

From Coronation Street to It’s a Sin, Davies’ memoir of a career in TV is also a rallying cry for creativityTelevision is an intimate art form, once beamed into living rooms, now on devic...

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How California is bracing for a winter of floods, fires and extreme storms all at once

The strongest El Niño recorded is expected to bring a cascade of hazards to a state still facing wildfire and heat risks, while budget cuts have weakened disaster response agencies• Don’t get Down...

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From Aden to Sanaa, Yemenis struggle to deal with soaring living costs

As fighting intensifies, Yemenis face a deepening economic crisis, with unpaid salaries and rising prices.

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Bacteria turn a virus’ own weapon against it

Researchers have uncovered a new way bacteria detect viral attacks: a virus-produced enzyme cuts a bacterial sensor protein, triggering a self-destructing immune response. The discovery could lead...

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Photos: Gaza before and after – a city transformed by war

Archive and recent photos show how three years of war left Gaza's streets, landmarks and public spaces unrecognisable.

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TV tonight: things get nasty in War’s blockbuster divorce

One of the lawyers is a mole in Sienna Miller and Dominic West’s soapy drama. Plus: the Lionesses shoot for the World Cup. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky AtlanticThe naughty divorce dram...

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Labour Holds Off Green Party in Election for Starmer’s Former London Seat

Labour’s candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali takes a selfie with supporters during her campaign launch in London last month.

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British households would be £5,000 richer if we were more innovative. Let’s unleash our talents | Gordon Brown

We have a deep reservoir of assets, but struggle to turn small companies into global success stories. Innovation needs to be at the heart of government policyGordon Brown was UK prime minister from...

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Meet Japan’s mythical beast who appears in bolts of lightning

Raijū is normally docile but gets agitated in storms and leaps up to run among the clouds, according to folkloreThe Japanese raijū (thunder beast) is said to fall to Earth in a bolt of lightning. I...

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Revealed: the ‘black box’ wastewater trade that rakes in millions for UK utility companies

Exclusive: Firms made more than £340m last year from processing industrial and commercial wastewater at sewage works that are unable to remove many chemical pollutantsWater companies in the UK made...

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Ulta Promo Codes: Up to 20% Off in October 2026

Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.

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Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off October 2026

Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture in October 2026.

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Republican congressman tries to outrun a potential blue wave in New York toss-up seat

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-NY, is in a tight race for re-election in a toss-up district that could help determine control of Congress in November.

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Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark

If you're using the U.S. Postal Service to return a ballot close to Election Day, officials recommend getting it postmarked at a post office to avoid getting caught up in mail processing changes.

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Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far

The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

co.uk

A 9-billion-year-old signal could help explain dark energy

A Canadian radio telescope has detected the faint glow of hydrogen from billions of years ago using only its own observations, proving a long-awaited way to map the distant universe can actually wo...

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ICE Agent at NYC Shooting Has History of Alleged Violence and Illegal Arrests

Brenden Cuni, an ICE supervisor, has been accused of excessive force and tackling a pregnant woman to the ground. Several of his arrests were later found to be unlawful in federal court.

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Country diary: A passing osprey needs to eat – but the local terns won’t let it | Claire Stares

Chichester harbour, Hampshire: I witness a battle of wills as this magnificent raptor attempts to fuel up on sea bass, before it heads south on migrationThe autumnal sunlight gilded the sea as our...

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SoftBank seeks $100bn from Gulf investors to expand AI bet

Founder and chief executive Masayoshi Son has held talks with senior figures in the UAE in recent weeks

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Mexico prison clash in strife-torn Sinaloa state leaves 10 dead

Nine inmates and one visitor killed in Sinaloa prison riot, local authorities say.

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Uproar in NY after ICE shoots man with child in the car

There are protests and outrage in New York after ICE agents shot a man after surrounding his vehicle.

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ICE agent shoots man in New York City

The mayor of New York expressed outrage at the shooting which the Department of Homeland Security said happened during the arrest of a "criminal illegal alien".

co.uk

A quantum prediction from 1931 just came to life

Nearly a century after physicist Hans Bethe predicted them, scientists have created and directly observed unusual quantum states known as “Bethe strings” in an ultracold gas. By cooling cesium atom...

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Afghan couple looks back at invasion 25 years later

Twenty-five years ago this week, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan. For StoryCorps, one Afghan couple offers an account of their experience after the invasion and eventual U.S. withdrawal.

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25 years later an Afghan couple looks back at the invasion

Twenty-five years ago this week, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan. For StoryCorps, one Afghan couple offers an account of their experience after the invasion and eventual U.S. withdrawal.

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Nobel laureate Machado says Venezuela is ‘ready’ for new elections

Exiled Nobel Peace Prize laureate demands ‘transparency’ over oil revenues after deal with Trump administration

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Trump's War in Iran in spotlight ahead of midterms

After President Trump slapped down reports that he is considered renewed strikes against Iran ahead of the midterms, the politics of the war he started are in the spotlight.

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Zack Polanski on by-election loss

Green Party leader says "of course I can carry on" after losing to Labour Party in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

co.uk

A Rural Village Voted to Leave the U.K., Stirring Britain’s Migration Debate

Local residents unveiled a “Principality of Piddington” sign in the village of Piddington, Oxfordshire, England, after they voted to become independent in a symbolic “referendum.”

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‘Old-timey fascism was kept secret. Now you don’t have to hide it’: Martin McDonagh, John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell on Wild Horse Nine

McDonagh’s latest film has Malkovich and Rockwell shooting the breeze as CIA agents in 1973 on Easter Island. They discuss grandchildren, swimming with turtles and who shot JFK‘Earmuffs!” says Sam...

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How a plant selfie in Colombian jungle led to ‘jaw dropping’ giant waterlily find

Species with leaves large enough to be seen from space is already critically endangered – and plans are afoot to protect itA chance social media encounter has led to the race-against-time discovery...

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Five ways to tell if market trouble lies ahead

The cost of credit default swaps for AI companies looking to borrow is rising

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US 10-year Treasury yields risk hitting 6% for first time since 2000, Pimco says

Bond giant’s investment chief warns that further sharp rise in borrowing costs is ‘feasible’ as market participants are forced to unwind losing bets

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‘Switzerland has spoken’. Will UBS leave?

New regulations will leave lender with options ranging from retaining billions of dollars of additional capital to shrinking international operations

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Trump Is Gutting America’s Core Geopolitical Advantage

Robert Zoellick, an expert on the global economy who served as U.S. trade representative and World Bank president, makes the authoritative case that President Donald Trump’s antagonism toward Canad...

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How Swansea refound their way as ambition returns

With Swansea City leading the Championship as the EFL returns, BBC Sport looks at how the club has brought back old values and new hopes.

co.uk

Questions remain for Green Party leader Zack Polanski

BBC Political editor Chris Mason discusses the by-election outcome and what it means for the Greens Party.

co.uk

Northern Ireland’s Sinn Fein faces police probe as protest tensions fester

The Democratic Unionist Party calls for the prosecution of Sinn Fein lawmakers who participated in the protest.

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Wales captain James has World Cup on her mind

Captain Angharad James says the Women's World Cup is always on her mind as Wales prepare for Friday's play-off semi-final first leg in Albania.

co.uk

ICE agent shoots man in car with five-year-old child in New York: Mayor

Mayor Zohran Mamdani says agents fired at a car with a child inside; DHS says it was conducting enforcement activity.

aljazeera.com

Sagal Abdi-Wali's victory speech after by-election win

The newly elected Labour MP told the crowd, "whether you voted for me or not my commitment to this community runs deep".

co.uk

Nvidia-backed data centre operator pulls $5bn IPO

Nvidia-backed Firmus abandons plan to list in Sydney, blaming ‘recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions’

ft.com

Moment Labour MP wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election

Labour Party has won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election, with Sagal Abdi-Wali receiving 12,292 votes.

co.uk

Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say

Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.

co.uk

Labour sees off Green challenge to win Holborn by-election

Labour's Sagal Abdi-Wali beats Green Party leader Zack Polanski to hold the north London seat.

co.uk

Labour holds on to Starmer’s seat in north London

The UK’s ruling party wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election, seeing off challenge from Zack Polanski’s Greens

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Labour fends off Green party to win Holborn and St Pancras byelection

Victory by Sagal Abdi-Wali in north London seat will be a relief for Andy Burnham in high-stakes battle for the left of British politicsLabour has won the Holborn and St Pancras byelection in a hig...

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Live: Watch ‘Uncanny Valley’ on Women, Tech, and Power

Enjoy an evening of podcasting in San Francisco for our latest WIRED@Night event.

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Protests, debate follow death of Maricarmen, 87, Spain protest symbol

Thousands of protesters honour Maricarmen Abascal's life, while tributes in Spanish parliament spark debate.

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Counting under way in Holborn and St Pancras byelection – UK politics live

Results are expected from 2.30am BST in the north London poll to choose a replacement for former PM Keir StarmerHolborn and St Pancras is, under normal circumstances, a Labour stronghold.Keir Starm...

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USS Abraham Lincoln returns after record-breaking deployment

Families embraced their loved ones as the USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego after more than 300 days at sea

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USS Lincoln returns to US after long deployment supporting war on Iran

Crew members express relief after a record 265 days at sea that strained conditions on board.

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A father’s agony after an Israeli air strike hits Gaza apartment

An Israeli air strike hit a building in Gaza City’s al-Sabra neighbourhood, killing several people, including children.

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Will Ethiopia’s neighbours intervene as Tigray war escalates?

Tigray’s renewed war is testing Ethiopia’s already strained regional ties.

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Iran war live: Iranian media reports ‘massive explosions’ in Hormuz Strait

Iranian media reported massive explosions in the southern Strait of Hormuz, with Fars citing unnamed military sources.

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