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Fuel price rises are driving discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.

Fuel price rises are driving discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.

Two analytics firms have attributed the incident to a North Korean hacking unit called TraderTraitor.

Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's EFL Cup win over Newcastle United on Thursday because of "a breach of club discipline".
Nobel winner returns to Venezuela from exile, urging elections and criticising a controversial US oil deal with Caracas.

Curry Barker, the director behind the hit horror film Obsession, just published a new horror short on YouTube. The short, titled "Mama Bear," is nearly five minutes long. The video is pretty unnerving, and fair warnin…

This week, the Pentagon released a full-resolution image of the vehicle, the capabilities of which remain rather mysterious.

Plant design allows it to run on either stored solar heat or combustion.
A study of nearly 13,000 adults found that people consuming the most artificial sweeteners experienced a 62% faster decline in memory and thinking skills, equivalent to approximately 1.6 additional years of brain agin…

Experts round on chancellor over ‘scattergun’ budget, saying he ducked big tax and spending decisions John Healey has backed away from cutting the cost of welfare this parliament, amid dire warnings his first budget c…

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The band made the animated “Prelude to the End” with visual artist Lauren Tsai

Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

Back-to-back relegations to the third tier of English football are becoming more common and this season Burnley could make it a hat-trick after Luton Town and Leicester.
A US district judge sided with 25 states and the District of Columbia, which sued the administration.

During Intel's latest earnings call, CEO Lip-Bu Tan said that demand for its budget-focused Wildcat Lake chips "is outstripping supply." According to CFO David Zinsner, the chips are now sold out. Zinsner said Intel h…

The company says an unnamed third-party provider was compromised. Trading has resumed, and Polymarket says affected traders will be made whole.

This Vulcan launch will be first to use a full complement of 6 solid rocket boosters.
Mathematicians have uncovered what they argue is a fundamental flaw in the standard model of the universe, potentially challenging the need for dark energy. Their calculations suggest that the mathematical framework u…

Chief financial officer says he hopes budget measure is temporary as sector provides loans that fuel growth A senior Lloyds Banking Group executive has criticised the chancellor for linking bank tax increases to energ…

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Erin Patterson argued her trial was unfair due to seven grounds but three appeal judges dismissed them all.

Poundland's bosses are filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.

Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at a reporter’s appearance.

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said in an earnings call today that Google's AI-powered search modes do not help with traffic to the platform, echoing problems facing other websites and publishers. As part of its Q3 2026 ear…

Some of the brand’s best styles, including the Nothing Headphone (1) and CMF Headphone Pro, are at the lowest prices I’ve ever seen ahead of Black Friday.

Antarctic waters are getting saltier as sea-ice loss reshapes ocean circulation.
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has discovered that Jupiter uses a surprisingly complex system of powerful plasma waves and multiple shock regions to defend against the solar wind. The findings reveal major differences between…

From a young chef and a single father to business owners and a pensioner, Guardian readers reveal how John Healey’s measures will affect them What the budget means for you Louie, 24, a chef living in London, says a lo…
Despite her hard financial times, a Maryland woman became a leading local data center activist — an example of the way the issue has prompted people to get involved.

He’s on a “temporary break” from his longtime band—but not from performing with other artists

The PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.

The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans

Alexander Zverev will replace Jannik Sinner as men’s world number one at his earliest opportunity after reaching the Vienna quarter-finals.
Veteran Israeli actress Chelli Goldenberg was left shocked after she was caught ripping into Israel's policies.

Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died at age 86. A message posted to Stewart's Instagram account says the actor died in his Los Angeles home on Wednesday "following a brief and poi…

Sources tell WIRED that an Accenture employee’s personal Claude agent ran on a DOD network for two months before it was identified and the vulnerability could be patched.

You can apparently now tell AI tools what sort of protein you want them to make.
Ancient ice discovered high in Tibet may be more than 128,000 years old, preserving an extraordinary record of Earth's climate that scientists previously thought had been lost. The discovery reveals a rare glimpse int…

John Healey has hit adult gaming centres with 25% tax. Undercover footage shows how they lure customers The last of five £20 notes disappears into the slot machine as The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony plays over the sh…

Fatherland imagines the Nobel Prize-winning author's 1949 return to Germany after years of exile. Just 82 minutes long, this gorgeous film is meticulously staged and shot in black and white.

“Underneath the Moon” leads the Canadian duo’s follow-up to Waiting Game

The collision involving a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter occurred on Thursday afternoon, with both aircraft crashing in a field adjacent to a highway.

Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

Ben Duckett hits 167 and Liam Dawson takes four wickets as England end the tri-series with victory over Sri Lanka.
Gas stations promoted by President Trump are selling discounted fuel in Detroit as Americans grapple with rising prices.

Reddit is announcing a huge shift: It's going to start requiring users to log in. Right now, you can browse Reddit without having an account, and the site is generally a great resource for crowdsourced information on…

The popular Ridge Wallet lives up to the hype and is on sale, along with other Ridge gear. Plus, you can try it risk-free for 99 days.

University of Sheffield researchers figured out how to re-create the 1,600-year-old glass recipe.
A remarkably preserved elephant tooth dating back nearly 700,000 years has revealed a surprisingly lush prehistoric world where giant elephants and early humans lived side by side. Discovered in northern Israel alongs…

Chancellor cuts business rates for more small businesses and limits rise in minimum wage for younger workers Budget 2026: key points at a glance “It is like letting the tyres down and then handing you a pump,” says Ja…

Jordan Neely was frightening fellow passengers. A former Marine named Daniel Penny put Neely into a chokehold, killing him. Journalist Anand Giridharadas investigates the incident in Man in the Mirror.

The Prince George’s County Council has authorized up to $215 million for a venue at the D.C. area National Harbor

A temporary ceasefire has brought rare quiet to Kherson, offering its residents a glimpse of normal life before fighting resumes.

A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.

Manchester City concede late to a draw 1-1 with Paris St-Germain, as their wait for a win in the Women's Champions League this season continues.
Four children drowned while a man died after his car was caught in floodwaters.

Rivian reported its third quarter earnings of 2026, providing us a closer look at the company's financial health as it ramps up production of its all-important R2 electric vehicle - which is now, for the first time, o…

A new startup called &Truth is joining the race to automate formal verification, a painstaking process that uses math to prove software works as intended.

Lindsey Fitzharris chats with Ars about her new book, Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes .
Getting more daylight could be linked to a surprisingly powerful benefit for brain health. In a study of more than 87,000 adults, researchers found that higher daytime light exposure was associated with a 16% lower ri…

The chancellor outlined ‘the biggest wave of devolution in a generation’ – but large swathes of the country are excluded Budget 2026: key points at a glance In just two years, there could be dozens of mayors preparing…
The highly anticipated, latest installment of Sarah J. Maas' romantasy series has hit the shelves. Hardcore fans were lined up (in their faerie ears) at the stroke of midnight.

She mashed it up Teddybears’ “Punkrocker” for the BBC Live Lounge

The leaked tapes appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move at normal speed, even though another up ahead had stalled.

Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.

The first tentative steps to end the 3pm television blackout in the UK have been taken by Scottish football as it seeks offers for the next broadcast cycle.
The husband of India’s finance minister in the Modi government has joined mass protests against voter-list revision.

General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to settle claims that it illegally sold driver and location information to data brokers, as reported earlier by Reuters. The agreement, which resolves a complaint from a c…

The French AI lab claims its latest release matches or outperforms even the best models from DeepSeek and Z.ai in coding and cybersecurity.

A new model suggests Mars may host ice-forming physics never directly observed before.
Cranberry juice may offer an unexpected benefit beyond its reputation for helping prevent urinary tract infections: protecting teeth from decay. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago discovered that pure,…

Owner Gordon Brothers files notice of intent to begin process after rejecting management-backed rescue bid Business live – latest updates The shop workers’ union Usdaw has urged Poundland’s owners to reconsider a deci…

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi have turned four pages of an unfinished play by Federico García Lorca into a sweeping epic that spans 90 years of Spanish history, focusing on the stories of gay men.

The band will bring their new album ZIRP! across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Japan

Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.

Trent Alexander-Arnold may become a target for Chelsea, Bournemouth's Alex Scott could also be heading to Stamford Bridge and Manchester United are looking at Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Israel’s Prime Minister accused Palestinian-Israeli parties of election fraud.

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The tiny remains of the Laurentide Ice Sheet began getting somewhat less tiny.
Scientists have identified a weakened brain signal that may connect several seemingly unrelated symptoms of schizophrenia, including sensory processing difficulties, disorganized speech, and greater symptom severity.…

E-commerce company posts high cloud computing sales but gives a cautious sales forecast for the fourth quarter Amazon offered a mixed picture of its financial health on Thursday in its quarterly earnings report. The e…

The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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At least 14 others were wounded in the attack in the central city of Dnipro, including an 11-year-old boy.

People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.

Jody Cundy's 20-year reign as para cycling's C4 kilo time trial world champion was ended by Australian Korey Boddington.
Peru’s President Keiko Fujimori has inspected El Salvador’s mega-prison as she mulls a proposal to build one in Peru.

With its playful design, versatility, and relatively affordable price, the Ikea Varmblixt quickly became one of my colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy’s new favorite smart light products when she tested it in April. Now…

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Space Force considering options: public-private, federal installation, state land.
A new Finnish study reveals that just 30 minutes in a sauna can temporarily flood the bloodstream with additional white blood cells, potentially helping the immune system patrol the body and detect threats. The surpri…

Jensen Huang reported to have had close relationship with tech company executive suspected of passing intel to China US intelligence agencies believe the Nvidia chief executive, Jensen Huang, has been targeted by an a…

Elizabeth McCracken's connected short stories chronicle a family's encounters with their eldest son's girlfriend and eventual wife. This slim collection is so engaging, you may want to read it twice.

“I hope the main thing someone takes away from this book (aside from learning more about the joys and challenges of being a working artist and musician) is that it’s okay to ask for help."

The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.

Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.

Atlanta Dream deny the Golden State Valkyries their first WNBA Finals victory after an 80-69 win forces the series into a seventh and deciding game on Sunday.
Elias Antonio Saca confessed to diverting more than $300m in public funds during his presidency and accepted a plea barg

The new MacBook Pro brings with it a bunch of firsts for Apple laptops, the two flashiest being an OLED display and touchscreen functionality. But as an image-accuracy enthusiast, trained calibrator, and resident disp…

Anthropic and OpenAI say they’ve disproved a key tenet of computer science. Researchers are struggling with the fall but also feel like “overexcited bunnies” as they look at new questions to explore.

Birds' compact nervous system seems to help them handle tasks very quickly.
A new clinical trial suggests that a simple daily fiber supplement could significantly reduce knee osteoarthritis pain, improve muscle strength, and make the body less sensitive to pain. Researchers discovered that th…

Tankers, tracked by Greenpeace, are first phase of Trump-Putin deal – but there is uncertainty over whether they will unload Seven oil tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are now sailing tow…
Roz Chast and Jason Adam Katzenstein discuss roaches, molding food and dysfunctional appliances. Their new graphic memoir, The Two Saddest Kitchens , reveals it all.

Deftones, Spoon, Weyes Blood, Atlas Sound, Erika de Casier, and quite a few mystery artists fill out the bill

Ursula von der Leyen continued to use the term "associate member" for Canada despite some opposition of the bloc's members, including Germany.

The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Bad Day At The Office star John Hannah, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
The updated lawsuit cites a new report that Democratic operatives recruited a competitor to confuse voters.

The Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED is more affordable than competitors and offers exceptional color accuracy, but is otherwise just OK.

Ole Bielfeldt of Germany captured a microscopic view of an inkjet printer depositing ink onto paper.
A major new study reveals that autistic children’s brains process faces differently, and those differences may begin earlier than scientists previously thought. Researchers found that brain signals associated with rec…

‘Compliance managers’ to have discussions with authority’s wealthiest customers in attempt to raise tax revenues Business live – latest updates The UK’s tax authority is assigning dedicated “customer compliance manage…
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“It is far and away the darkest and most violent song I’ve ever written”

Images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Meghan's father had reportedly been found in his former home in the Philippines.

The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.

With every team having now faced one another in the Scottish Premiership, BBC Sport Scotland assesses the key things we have learned so far.
Fighting over disputed land and water in Ethiopia’s Moyale border region has driven thousands of people into Kenya.

Illicit software on the computers of some of the world’s best online poker players allowed the accused cheater to see what cards were in the victims’ hands—and trounce them at the tables.

Best case is now an overshoot to 1.8º C, accompanied by massive carbon removal.
Researchers have discovered a small group of brain cells that prevents dangerous blood pressure swings, even when average readings appear normal. The finding reveals a hidden source of cardiovascular risk and could op…

Possible candidate to run World Economic Forum departs ECB nine months early, saying she wants to speak her mind about world affairs Christine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central banker, has said she is stepping down…

The “laptop twee” duo will Stick Around for Tea in 20 cities throughout March and April

One of the region's famous rock formations, known as "fairy chimneys", reportedly collapsed outside an open-air museum.

Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong is cleared by a disciplinary committee of grabbing Gavin Coombes in the groin during Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster.
EUFOR confirms CH-47 Chinook helicopter crash in Bosnia, with four Italian nationals confirmed dead.

They fit better than they look and stay put when you move, but Snap’s $2,195 Specs still feel like a developer prototype in search of a purpose.

A demo of error-corrected qubits shows big reductions in errors as they grow.
Scientists have defied a long-standing rule of laser physics by generating X-rays with much higher energies than conventional theory predicts. The surprising discovery reveals how two electrons working together can ov…

Angela Eagle tells industry ‘people are sick of excuses’ as pollution levels remain high despite billions in investment Angela Eagle, the environment secretary, has summoned water industry bosses to Whitehall after a…

Robin Carolan scored the gothic horror film, which hits theaters on Christmas Day

Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.

The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.

Arsenal's Max Dowman will miss three matches after an appeal against his sending-off during Tuesday's loss at Fleetwood is rejected.
The Republican National Committee has announced broadcasts in nearly 20 states after Trump nixes final rallies.

Death Clock promises to predict when you’re going to die and help you extend your time on Earth. After a month, I felt like it was sucking the life out of me.

The climax for MMX will come in 2029, when the spacecraft will attempt up to two landings on Phobos.
Scientists have uncovered seven surprising stages that space rocks go through as they hurtle toward Earth, revealing that melting and violent fragmentation, rather than simple evaporation, determine their fate. The di…

Commerce department data contrasts with sharp deterioration in consumer sentiment as midterms loom The US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter while inflation accelerated in September, according to n…

The Chicago crew faces off in a games night in the JLean-directed video

A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.

The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

Sergio Garcia becomes the latest big name to quit LIV Golf and targets a Ryder Cup return after saying he will rejoin the DP World Tour.
Armenia’s parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked the opposition leader’s family.

Reencle has made your favorite kitchen composter cheaper—with a few compromises.

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Scientists have developed a new technology that could make electric vehicle batteries smaller, lighter, and longer-lasting, potentially allowing cars to travel farther on a single charge. By borrowing precision manufa…

Tourist board responds with toilet humour after US president’s ‘shithouse country’ jibe over failure to win Nobel peace prize Some might find it decidedly incommodious to be dumped on by Donald Trump as a “shithouse c…
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The Republican governor was responding to allegations in the New York Times that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate, Dan Sullivan.

Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

England boss Brian McDermott has urged his players not to panic as they chase points against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday in a bid to keep alive their Rugby League World Cup hopes.
A blockchain intelligence firm attributes the attack to North Korean state-sponsored hackers.

The firm that helped set up Elon Musk’s America PAC is behind the new group, which will work with election officials to pursue policies aligned with Donald Trump’s false election fraud claims.

One way to make batteries cleaner is to make fewer of them.
Researchers have discovered a surprising hidden ability in Europe's familiar black-and-yellow fire salamanders: they glow green and cyan under ultraviolet light. The mysterious fluorescence comes mainly from glands in…

The chancellor’s budget giveaway is, unfortunately, a reflection of how life works in the global aerospace business It wasn’t a “nothing” budget for engine-maker Rolls-Royce. The company was handed £1.25bn from public…

The Life Support soundtrack includes his new remix of Kneecap’s “Palestine”

The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

Elena Rybakina secures the year-end women's singles number one spot by beating Yulia Putintseva in the last 16 of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
The announcement comes despite talks between Iran and the Mecca pact countries in Tehran earlier this week.

Liquid Glass was a divisive redesign. But with a radically different iPhone, the pieces are finally falling into place.

Can undersea geothermal power help Pacific Rim nations cut down on oil imports?
Scientists have uncovered a hidden defense mechanism in aging muscles that sacrifices strength to protect cells from damage. In mice, partially restoring a crucial molecule reversed signs of muscle wasting and prevent…

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Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East

Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI.

Alessia Russo becomes England's all-time leading goalscorer in the Women's Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Benfica.
The US-Canada trade war is hurting Kentucky’s bourbon industry, which generates billions of dollars annually.

Lying beyond Pluto, 2026 ED138 could be as large as 1,500 kilometers in diameter. Astronomers are still working to confirm whether it meets the criteria for a dwarf planet.

All the evidence points to the debris being part of a Chinese Zhuque-2E rocket.
Scientists have discovered that magma deep inside Earth can store surprising amounts of extra oxygen, potentially revealing a hidden contributor to our planet's oxygen-rich atmosphere. The findings suggest that ancien…

John Healey aced the morning-after media round because his Martin Lewis measures left nothing to challenge him on Maybe it had been one of the greatest acts of political genius after all. The day after the budget is u…

The producer and singer-songwriter dropped his new album Marrow just last Friday

The troops are trying to recover four military personnel who went missing in an ambush on the outskirts of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

Chelsea's strong start to the season continues with victory over Roma in the Women's Champions League.
Saudi-led coalition air defences intercept and destroy a Houthi drone over the Mecca region.

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Research suggests listening more while talking less. Killing aimless meetings can help, too.
Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier may be melting twice as much as previously predicted, even without additional global warming. Scientists discovered that warm ocean water is penetrating miles beneath the ice, weakening i…

The financial guru’s fingerprints are all over John Healey’s red book – but Lewis is not a politician. His everyday fixes can’t meet this turbulent moment Was this Andy Burnham’s budget – the bold vision of a new prim…

It’s the Illinois rock band’s first proper run since 2015

Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.

Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy.

Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor could not hide his delight after seeing his team knock Premier League champions Arsenal out of the EFL Cup on penalties.
Authorities vow firm action against violence as yellow vest and student movements announce widespread demonstrations.

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Researchers hunted for clues in modal analysis of 20th-century replica bell at Penn State Behrend.
NASA’s Artemis I mission has revealed that cosmic radiation near the Moon is higher than in Earth orbit, but not by as much as scientists might expect. Tiny experimental detectors also uncovered surprising details abo…

Banks, landlords and gambling firms will pay more as the chancellor begins building a fairer economy and a more active state in a cost of living crisis John Healey’s first budget was a Rorschach test. Supporters saw d…

He’s suing (again) over the president’s unauthorized use of the song at political rallies

The BBC's Jonathan Head is in Cebu, reporting from outside the home where Markle resided.

Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

Speaking in August, Harry Kane tells Umir Irfan how he has evolved in recent seasons - leading him to winning the coveted Ballon d'Or.
Stewart died in Los Angeles after living with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia.

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Scientists have discovered that low testosterone and a high-fructose diet can work together to worsen fatty liver disease in mice. Unexpectedly, changes in gut bacteria appear to drive this harmful interaction, reveal…

Though times are hard and days are dark, the former PM’s latest book reminds us of the fun to be had when a figure is so ridiculous but cannot see it In these times of social and political division, it’s worth doing a…

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The monarch is in the Bahamas as part of a tour of the Caribbean during which he addressed the "great suffering of the past".

With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.

Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka retires in front of his home crowd after losing in straight sets to Jiri Lehecka in the opening round of the Swiss Indoors in Basel.
An Icelandic web company, FlokiNET, has defended the data's publication as satisfying a 'legitimate' public interest.

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The secret to aging more slowly may be hiding in your gut. Scientists discovered that certain gut bacteria are strongly linked to how quickly the body ages, with microbial differences accounting for about 15% of the v…

The prime minister’s ambitions might be ambiguous, but unlike the Conservative leader, he is following voters and the facts British politics is still polarised around Brexit, although 10 years on from the referendum,…

Moonage Daydream director Brett Morgen has remastered the unreleased 1978 film “Stage” for a multi-screen extravaganza

In her first interview since the incident, Joanna Wietrzyk told the BBC she takes responsibility for it but did not deserve such a severe backlash.

AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.

Having cost Leeds United an 'eye-watering' fee, Tarik Muharemovic has impressed so much that some fear the club face a battle to keep him.
As Israel renews a ban on Al-Aqsa imam, Islamic Waqf officials warn of shrinking authority at Muslim holy site.

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Scientists at McGill University have discovered a surprising new ability of immune cells that could change how we understand long-term immunity. Researchers found that T cells can actually sense how stiff their surrou…

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As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain.

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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick confirms Bruno Fernandes will remain captain, and addresses his own future before Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
Israel has revoked travel authorisation for US Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander after he was detained.

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Scientists have uncovered a long-lost volcanic system in Iran that dates back roughly 100 million years, revealing a hidden chapter in Earth's tectonic history. The discovery sheds new light on the disappearance of an…

Energy firm to return $5bn to shareholders as climate campaigners criticise high profits Business live – latest updates Shell has doubled its profits in the last quarter after the Middle East conflict drove up the pri…

The duo of Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields return with “Lost in the Night”

The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?

Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

Kimi Antonelli is to miss Thursday's Mexico City Grand Prix media day with an illness as he stands on the brink of clinching his first world title.
Spanish football clubs were among those to hold a minute’s silence for the victims of Wednesday’s train collision.

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Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between Earth's opposite poles that may help explain how the planet plunged into past ice ages. New research suggests that as massive ice sheets expanded across the No…

Catherine’s Originals denies Mondelēz claims in London high court of ‘passing off’ and trademark infringement The owner of Toblerone is taking legal action against a tiny British vegan chocolate brand that it claims h…

The Roc Nation founder will headline his own event at California’s SoFi Stadium on Valentine’s Day

Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

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Jose Mourinho has spent the past decade seeing other managers hailed as geniuses, but did Real Madrid's win at Barcelona show he's been misunderstood?

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The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have set the stage for ants to conquer the planet, with a surprising boost from “jumping genes” hidden in their DNA. Scientists discovered that bursts of activity from these…

Authorities allege company may have breached Finnish environmental laws by forgoing required impact assessment ‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre Finnish police…

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With more than 90% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.

Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

Jake Paul returns to the ring for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua against a yet to be confirmed opponent on 24 December.

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Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.

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Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Rangers and Celtic will both play their next Scottish Cup home ties behind closed doors after the clubs respective appeals against the sanction was dismissed.
Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers because it contains people’s contact information, shared without their authorization.
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Ulster back row James McNabney speaks about horse riding, his ACL injury and his dad's reaction to his first Ireland call-up.

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