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Not proven verdict to be scrapped as Scottish Parliament backs reforms
Angus CochraneBBC Scotland Plans to scrap Scotland's controversial not proven verdict have been approved by MSPs. The move is part of…
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Why so many people still feel stuck in the ‘COVID pause’
As the COVID-19 pandemic wound down, people began reflecting on the strange way it had warped their sense of time. The feeling became…
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AI-designed viruses are here and already killing bacteria
“That was pretty striking, just actually seeing, like, this AI-generated sphere,” says Brian Hie, who leads the lab at the Arc Institute…
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In pictures: Trump and Melania meet the royals at Windsor
President Trump was greeted by the King and Queen as well as other senior royals at Windsor Castle. It is his second state visit to the UK…
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Etsy witches are having a moment
Etsy witches have been dominating headlines in recent weeks, for both good and bad deeds. Earlier this month, just before the Seattle…
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Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn isn’t worried about AI-powered live translation killing his business
At a recent Apple event, the tech giant unveiled that Airpods will now be able to offer live translation abilities, powered by AI. Shares…
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Melania’s hat, Kate’s brooch and other looks from the Trump state visit
Noor NanjiCulture reporter, Windsor Castle Hats! Jewels! Dresses! Tiaras! State visits are as much about what everyone is wearing as they…
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Opinion: Ukraine is becoming a global defence tech powerhouse
The full-scale war has reshaped priorities for Ukraine’s tech sector. Innovative military technologies and advanced defence solutions are…
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Jake Wightman wins world 1500m silver as Josh Kerr's title defence ended by injury
Jake Wightman makes his return to a global podium with world 1500m silver but British team-mate Josh Kerr's title defence is ruined by…
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Meta Connect 2025 live stream: How to watch Mark Zuckerberg’s AI smart glasses event and keynote
Last week, Apple announced a series of new devices, and now it’s Meta Platforms’ turn. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and…
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Samsonite just reinvented the suitcase
Samsonite, the world’s largest luggage brand, has just released a new suitcase design that’s an amalgamation of its best ideas from over…
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The Download: measuring returns on R&D, and AI’s creative potential
—Matthew Raine, whose 16-year old son Adam died by suicide after repeatedly sharing his intentions with ChatGPT, gives evidence to a…
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The Summer I Turned Pretty: Emotional finale for the year's most talked-about TV show
Ian YoungsCulture reporter and Jack GrayBBC Newsbeat Warning: Spoilers below for the ending of The Summer I Turned Pretty The Summer I…
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Man Utd announce record revenue despite on-field struggles
Manchester United achieved record financial revenue of £666.5m last year despite the poor on-pitch performance of their men's team. United…
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Why is Google paying to inject cow poop into the ground?
On a rural road in Kansas, surrounded by farm fields, a startup called Vaulted Deep is pioneering a new type of carbon removal: injecting…
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Most CEOs think their teams are crushing it. The data says they’re wrong
I spend my days talking to executives who believe their teams are performing near full capacity. They point to busy calendars, overflowing…
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What will Donald Trump do on the UK state visit and where will he go?
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump arrived in the UK for an unprecedented second state visit. Trump, who is accompanied by his wife…
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4 policy solutions cities and states are using to tackle the microplastics problem
Microplastics seem to be everywhere—in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. They have turned up in human organs,…
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Ricky Hatton: Family say ex-world champion was 'excited for future'
Former world champion Ricky Hatton was "excited for the future" before his death, say his family. The Briton, who was 46, was found dead…
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How to measure the returns on R&D spending
If in fact the productivity slowdown was at least partially caused by a drop in public R&D spending, it’s evidence that we would be far…
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Four arrests after images of Trump and Epstein projected on Windsor Castle
Four men have been arrested after images of Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were projected on to Windsor Castle on…
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How NIH funding cuts could stunt U.S. research for decades
In May 2025, the White House proposed reducing the budget of the National Institutes of Health by roughly 40%—from about $48 billion to…
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Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brückner freed from German prison
The prime suspect in the high-profile case of Madeleine McCann's disappearance has been released from prison in Germany, where he has been…
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Why resilience is the most underrated metric in startup success
Startup wisdom is a new TNW series offering practical lessons from experts who’ve helped build great companies. This week, global traction…