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One week at the Luigi Mangione media circus
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Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
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How Myanmar’s war drives the Rohingya crisis
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How To Solve Today’s NYT Pips Puzzles, Friday August 21
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Walmart Found Its Most Valuable Shoppers. They’re Not Just Buying Groceries and School Supplies
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How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.3 hrs agoWorld
Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan reportedly moved to hospital from jail
Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian cityAlessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts".6 hrs agoEurope
US pummels Cuban economy with new sanctions on mining, construction
Thousands of migrants in Ceuta wait in limbo while Spain figures out what to do with them
Ahmad Hassoun, Assad’s ‘barrel bomb mufti’, faces Damascus court verdict
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UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement projectEuropean countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.2 hrs agoMiddle East
India's Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty marketE-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.19 hrs agoAsia
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Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping IranIt comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.41 mins agoWorld
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
US long-term borrowing costs ease after government steps inIt comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.1 hr agoUS & Canada
Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts
Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slowsNine in 10 mobile wallet users have their debit card loaded as their default payment method, new data shows.20 hrs agoBusiness
US retail giant receives $1bn boost from tariff refundsThe US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.2 hrs agoBusiness
How landscape gardening is being electrifiedThe switch to quieter electric equipment is not going as fast as some would like.
I upgraded from the M1 to the M5 MacBook Air, and the speakers got worse
Dave Bautista Officially Set as Kratos in ‘God of War’ TV Series
The Enhanced Games didn't pay off, as company posts $60M loss
US distributor of China’s most popular humanoid robots pivots after US ban
OK, can we actually cool data centers with our pee?
Europe cancels planned upgrades for Ariane 6 rocket
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ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plug-in
Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew
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Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open
McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship
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Musiala collapses for Bayern again as ‘neurological disorder’ diagnosed
McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff
Arsenal hoping to buck history
Ronaldinho seeks 300th goal with comeback aged 46
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Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test cricket win in Australia
Why some meds can make heatwaves harder to handleSome of the most prescribed medications, including those used to treat depression, ADHD and high blood pressure, can increase the risk of dehydration and other heat-related conditions.
Vapes could lead to health harms in children, UK doctors warnA Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trialA new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
'I'd love a normal life, but being a 17-year-old carer means sacrifices'Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like.
Lindsay Clancy's trial put postpartum psychosis in the spotlightPostpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.
Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing expertsIncreasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.
Could a drug designed for weight loss help athletes perform better?GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can reduce weight and improve health, but could they also boost athletic performance?
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its historyThe outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.
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Philadelphia schools will form transition committees as closure plan moves forward
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Philly to make digital hall pass, student tracking system available at all schools
Department of Education Issues Long-Awaited Edtech Guidance for States and Districts
BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.43 mins agoCulture
One week at the Luigi Mangione media circus
Calls to plan ahead for Reading Festival impactThe music festival begins on Thursday 27 August and runs until Sunday 30 August.6 hrs agoBerkshire
Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon HuntersThe band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.2 hrs agoCulture
'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimonyA member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.4 hrs agoUS & Canada
Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma.33 mins agoCulture
Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie TylerFans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.23 hrs agoWales
Noise concerns over Reading festival's music extensionCharli XCX, rapper Dave and Chase & Status will headline the festival later this month.6 hrs agoBerkshire
El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office
The US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns
Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
