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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
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How To Solve Today’s NYT Pips Puzzles, Monday August 24
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AI, Skin Samples, and Beauty: Michael Polansky and Lady Gaga Chase the Next Breakthrough in Skincare
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Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handlesOther brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.1 hr agoBusiness
Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment
Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.3 hrs agoAustralia
Japan’s leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence
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Ebola cases in DRC hit 5,515 as Pope Leo urges global action to save lives
A US envoy clarifies his comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump’s position
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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
New York mayor Mamdani sues to block $10,000 teaching aide bonuses
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
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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
Canada battles the clock, politics in scramble to avert Trump’s tariffs
Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break downNew 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks.12 mins agoUS & Canada
Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts
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Uber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions
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ASUS’ less powerful Googlebook could still cost a small fortune
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macOS Tahoe 26.7 RC revealed camera-equipped AirPods
Clark holds off McIlroy fightback to win BMW Championship
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How Hull kept plan to stun Man Utd secret
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Starc’s 10 wickets give Australia thumping win over Bangladesh in 2nd Test
What will it take to stop the England hangovers?
Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincinnati final against Gauff
Gordon makes two assists on debut as Barcelona thrash Elche
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.
Most English secondary schools are breaking healthy food rules, finds report
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Inside the world of Kenya’s ‘shadow scholars’ paid to write essays for UK students
Rethinking Classroom Seating With Caves, Campfires, and Watering Holes
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
Lindsey Cornett files court case to be put back on the ballot for IPS school board
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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
One week at the Luigi Mangione media circus
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
Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street libraryThe former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.1 hr agoPolitics
What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.6 hrs agoUS & Canada
US territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the Pacific
France links rise in drownings to heatwaves
Australia news live: shark attack victim thanks donors after ‘incredibly difficult’ recovery; second fur seal dies of suspected bird flu
How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes
Florida shows how to adapt as coastal cities face growing threats from sea level rise and storms
