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One week at the Luigi Mangione media circus
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India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement makes schools next battleground against Modi
Al Jazeera Asia
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Why did Trump scale back war games with South Korea?
Al Jazeera Asia
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Lady Gaga’s Emmy-Nominated Smash May Lead To More Grammy Nods
Forbes Business
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How Colossal is incubating an empire of startups
Fast Company
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Ex-defence chief’s call for wartime election raises pressure on Zelenskyy
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Iran dismisses US economic threats and other developments in the Middle East
Why a Trump envoy’s Kashmir visit has led to US-Pakistan spat
AP investigation shows how banned goods are smuggled into Gaza and millions of dollars change hands
West Ham urges fans to stop chanting ‘anti-Palestine message’
A timeline of Prince Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the royal family as they return to the UK
Myanmar military chief visits Bangkok as diplomatic offensive continues
Science & Technology
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
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debutShares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.52 mins agoBusiness
Genesis joins the giant electric SUV club with new GV90
US says hackers are targeting vulnerable water systems with the help of AI
SpaceX’s orbital data centers would create a new category of e-waste
Waymo lifts the lid on the ‘brain’ powering its robotaxis
Reverse-lookup service exposed millions of photos of people’s faces
This tiny guitar amp is the most unhinged distortion pedal I’ve ever used
Windows 11 is getting rid of the Drag Tray feature
Welcome to the AI crisis in math
Closer to retiring than changing teams - why Verstappen stayed at Red Bull
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Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open
One month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban
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Musiala collapses for Bayern again as ‘neurological disorder’ diagnosed
The Premier League's new plan to end corner chaos
Arsenal hoping to buck history
Wood looks back at Ashes performance with 'shame'
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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.
Disabled adults learn and work in their communities. That right is under threat
College Leaders Get a Boost From Corporate Board Service
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The Guardian University Guide 2026 – the rankings
The Key Podcast
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Teaching & Classroom
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World University Rankings 2026
Become a Chalkbeat sponsor
Interdisciplinary Science Rankings
Calls to plan ahead for Reading Festival impactThe music festival begins on Thursday 27 August and runs until Sunday 30 August.6 hrs agoBerkshire
One week at the Luigi Mangione media circus
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
Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jawThe sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.19 hrs agoCulture
The US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns
PSG’s Ligue 1 home opener moved to Rennes after pitch damaged by heat
Mezcal’s popularity is booming in the US. That comes with a growing environmental cost in Mexico
Northern Ireland farm profits topped £1bn in 2025
See how mezcal is made in Mexico
Destructive and delicious: how an invasive deer in Hawaii is being turned into dinner
Mezcal producers in Oaxaca pose for photos while reflecting on economic impacts of the drink
