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One week at the Luigi Mangione media circus
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Outrage in India over death of six-year-old ‘slapped’ by his teacher
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Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan
Al Jazeera Asia
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Madonna Scores A New Top 10 Hit As Multiple Singles Surge
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Tech layoffs August 2026 update: Apple, TikTok, LinkedIn, Netflix join the list of companies slashing jobs
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LIVETens of thousands urged to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, NevadaThe blaze, which officials say was caused by people, was first reported on Saturday morning and Nevada's governor has declared a state of emergency.
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South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war
Iran’s rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA’s Cloud
European leaders join Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on
Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks
King of Norway's health has worsened, palace saysNorway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.27 mins agoEurope
Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretaryScott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.2 hrs agoBusiness
New York mayor Mamdani sues to block $10,000 teaching aide bonuses
Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in 1 September stock market debutThe valuation is much lower than $100bn reached in a round of private fundraising in 2022.21 mins agoAsia
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Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changingBBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.2 hrs agoUS & Canada
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.2 hrs agoAfrica
Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts
De-Googled GrapheneOS is coming to Motorola’s foldables next year
Cyber security experts are turning to older tech - to protect from hackersThe fear of hacking has made some people turn to other forms of technology ignored by new generations of cyber criminals.
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Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions
A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I.
Who’s behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?
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AI model with copyright concerns
A new iMac is coming before the end of 2026, but don’t expect much beyond M6
Alonso 'always thinking' but Arbeloa becoming boss 'a surprise' - Benitez
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Fans suffer firework burns and eye injuries in Eredivisie
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Starc’s 10 wickets give Australia thumping win over Bangladesh in 2nd Test
Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game over player row
Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincinnati final against Gauff
Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch
Espi snatches last-gasp winner in Real Madrid La Liga opener – updates
How I trained myself to wake up without an alarm clockAlly Hirschlag discovers that waking up naturally can be surprisingly easy, if you take care of other sleep essentials.
A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autismThere is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism
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.
How New Visa Limits Are Already Affecting Colleges
Fifty English secondary schools suspended more than a quarter of pupils after pandemic
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Most English secondary schools are breaking healthy food rules, finds report
Rethinking Classroom Seating With Caves, Campfires, and Watering Holes
Inside the world of Kenya’s ‘shadow scholars’ paid to write essays for UK students
Raising teacher pay, repairing schools, funding career education will be on the Jeffco ballot in November
The value of community living for people with disabilities
Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song ContestIt says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.2 hrs agoEurope
One week at the Luigi Mangione media circus
Race Across the World star dies year after sonFormer TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, 61, dies of cancer one year after her son's death in a crash.32 mins agoManchester
Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fearThe social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.2 hrs ago
Davis 'grateful' for support over cancer diagnosisThe Office star was appearing at convention in London, less than two weeks after announcing her condition.41 mins agoCulture
Blue plaque unveiled at home of Paddington creatorChairman of the Haslemere Society, Chris Harrison, says it was a day where "friends were reunited".3 hrs agoSurrey
Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shotsA recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.23 mins agoUS & Canada
Dave Bautista confirmed as new God of War starThe ex-wrestler replaces Ryan Hurst as Kratos in the upcoming adaptation of the popular PlayStation series.5 hrs agoNewsbeat
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World’s oceans hit hottest temperature on record in August
UK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location
Devastation, doubt and blame: Hurricane Helene looms over North Carolina’s US Senate race
France links rise in drownings to heatwaves
Thames Water creditors accused of ‘shuffling deckchairs’ with plan for new board
How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
