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GCSE results day 2025: How to appeal results or resit exams
Hundreds of thousands of GCSE students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales have been finding out their grades today. Here is everything…
Susan Darwin
I focus on highlighting the latest in news and politics. With a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront, I aim to share stories that inspire progress, critical thinking, and informed discussions on today's most pressing issues.
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How cuts to NASA could hurt everyday Americans
Daniel P. Johnson, a geographer at Indiana University at Indianapolis, works with a team of researchers who spend a lot of time catching…
Culture
Leeds United sign forward Noah Okafor from AC Milan to break Premier League spending record
Leeds United have signed AC Milan striker Noah Okafor for £18m to take spending by Premier League clubs this summer to a record £2.37bn.…
Culture
The ESPN app has landed: ‘We can’t look at this launch as a movie opening’
On August 21, the self-described “leading multi-platform sports entertainment brand” began allowing consumers to subscribe directly…
Culture
Women's World Cup 2025: Kate Cross left out of England's squad, Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sarah Glenn return
Kate Cross has been left out of England's squad for the Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, but batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge and…
Business
Why recycling isn’t enough to address the plastic problem
And looking into the future, emissions from plastics are only set to grow. Another estimate, from the Organisation for Economic…
News
Where on the moon NASA places its nuclear reactor isn’t simple
In a bold, strategic move for the U.S., acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy announced plans on August 5 to build a nuclear fission…
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On the ground in Ukraine’s largest Starlink repair shop
Supported by Kutkov’s technical expertise and Stepanets’s organizational prowess, Kovalskyy’s warehouse became the major repair hub…
Business
Frank Caprio: 'Nicest judge in the world' dies aged 88
US celebrity judge and social media star Frank Caprio has died aged 88, his family has said. Over a 40-year career in Rhode Island, he…
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The secret power of productive obsession
At many companies, the minimum viable product (MVP) mindset has become gospel. Two-week sprints and “move fast, break things” slogans keep…
News
UK government borrowing lower than expected in July
UK government borrowing was lower than expected in July, following a rise in tax and National Insurance receipts. Borrowing - the…
Culture
BBC Sport weekly quiz: Which Crystal Palace player stood too close to Chelsea's wall?
Welcome to the revamped BBC Sport weekly quiz. So much has happened over the past seven days, including VAR drama at Stamford Bridge, a…
Culture
Ilona Maher: From Women's Rugby World Cup to WWE for US star?
Johnson has starred in the Fast and Furious franchise and Disney blockbuster Moana since leaving WWE, while Cena's acting career includes…
Business
Swedish startup unveils Starlink alternative — that Musk can’t switch off
A new pocket-sized Starlink alternative promises secure military communications — safe from interference by billionaire CEOs. The system,…
Business
Dozens more Afghan relocation data breaches uncovered by BBC
Billy Kember Politics investigations correspondent Phil Kemp Political reporter The Ministry of Defence has admitted there have been 49…
News
This trait in leaders makes employees three times more likely to lie
Not long ago, I sat across from a senior leader who proudly described the culture of transparency he believed he had built. “My door is…
Business
Newspaper headlines: 'Labour revolt on migrant hotels' and 'cult priest guilty'.
A warning from the education secretary that the majority of white, working-class children are falling short in English and Maths skills is…
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Hurricane Erin's high waves thrash coast of North Carolina
Watch: International Space Station captures striking view of Hurricane Erin Hurricane Erin is soaking parts of coastal North Carolina as…
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Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist
Sony is PlayStation 5 gaming consoles in the US will jump by around $50 (£37.16) from Thursday as the Japanese technology giant grapples…
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Hostage: 'Playing the Prime Minister 'changes your perception' of politics' says Suranne Jones
Actress Suranne Jones has taken on the role of many women under immense pressure. In Doctor Foster she suspects her husband of having an…
Business
We finance our disadvantages—and call it progress
A lot of people are getting fed up with how powerful people and institutions benefit themselves while things get worse by the day for the…
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Companies have a role in stopping school shootings
At first glance, preventing school shootings, gun violence, and youth suicide may seem like the responsibility of parents, educators, or…
News
20 years after Katrina, collaboration matters
Twenty years ago this August, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. More than 1,300 lives were lost. It destroyed homes, displaced…
Business
A creative’s guide to community-building
I grew up on different continents—Africa, Europe, and North America. Having the privilege of living in and experiencing diverse countries…