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Bryan Mbeumo: Manchester United make £70m bid for Brentford forward
Manchester United have made a third bid for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo that could be worth up to £70m. The offer is understood to be…
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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Two framed by corrupt BTP officer Det Sgt Derek Ridgewell cleared
Two men wrongly convicted in separate trials in the 1970s following allegations made by a corrupt police officer have had their names…
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The Download: three-person babies, and tracking “AI readiness” in the US
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.…
Business
Slack expands AI features with enterprise search, translation, and smart summaries
A new set of AI tools is coming to Slack, designed to help users quickly find and utilize information from their chats—and even from data…
Business
Summer holiday clubs now cost an average of £1,076 per child
Colletta Smith Cost of living correspondent Summer holiday clubs to cover Britain's six-week school break now cost parents an average of…
News
Roblox adds features for teens to talk less restrictedly to real-life friends
Roblox, the popular online gaming and social platform among kids and teens, is introducing new chat features for users ages 13 and up,…
Business
Denmark taps Microsoft to build world’s most powerful quantum computer
Denmark is aiming to stake a bold claim in the global quantum race with plans to build the world’s most powerful quantum computer. Backed…
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Labour suspension doesn't mean I'm silenced, MP says
Sam Francis Political reporter Henry Zeffman Chief political correspondent One of four rebel MPs suspended by Labour for defying party…
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In defense of air-conditioning
We should all be aware of the growing electricity toll of air-conditioning, but the AC hate is misplaced. Yes, AC is energy intensive, but…
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England v Sweden: Where Euro 2025 quarter-final will be decided
England captain Leah Williamson will be acutely aware of Sweden striker Stina Blackstenius' speed and the fact she likes to stretch the…
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YouTube Shorts algorithm steers users away from political content, study finds
YouTube Shorts, the shortform platform from Google-owned video giant YouTube, has seen massive success since its launch in September 2020.…
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AI data centers require massive amounts of power—making electricity more expensive for everyone around them
It’s a staggering statistic: Around 70% of the world’s internet traffic flows through Virginia. The state’s data centers, some of which…
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Body found in search for British hiker Matthew Hall in Italy
Rescue teams searching for missing British man Matthew Hall in the Italian Alps have found a body. The discovery was made on Wednesday…
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Iraq: Shopping centre fire leaves multiple dead
A fire that tore through a shopping centre in the Iraqi city of Kut has left dozens dead and injured, state media has reported. The blaze…
Business
UK jobs market continues to weaken
The UK jobs market has weakened further as the number of job vacancies continues to fall and wage growth slows, according to official…
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Australia team news: Tom Lynagh to start at fly-half in first Lions Test
Fly-half Tom Lynagh will emulate his father, the Wallaby great Michael, when he starts for Australia in Saturday's first Test against the…
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US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus Israel's military struck the Syrian defence ministry in Damascus and government forces in…
Celebrity
Prince Harry in Diana's footsteps with landmine walk in Angola
Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent The Duke of Sussex has followed in the footsteps of his mother, Princess Diana, as he visited a charity…
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Camilla: New photo of Queen released to mark 78th birthday
A new photograph of Queen Camilla has been released to mark her 78th birthday on Thursday. In the photo by Chris Jackson, the Queen is…
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Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?
Tess Mallinder Heron BBC Monitoring A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, putting into focus the country's fragile…
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The AI-native nonprofit era is coming
“I can’t believe it only took a week.” That’s what a nonprofit leader will say in 2030 after launching an AI-powered platform that reaches…
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With DEI, silence is complicity
Five years ago, we weren’t so divided as a business community on supporting a broad range of initiatives. However, since January, many…
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Trump says Coca-Cola will swap corn syrup for cane sugar in US - 'It's just better!'
President Donald Trump says Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar in its drinks sold in the US. Coca-Cola uses corn syrup in its…