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MP's school visit cancelled over pro-Palestine protests
A visit by a Jewish MP to a school in their constituency was cancelled, after concerns were raised by local pro-Palestine campaigners.…
Susan Darwin
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Randa Abdel-Fattah: How Adelaide Writers' Week imploded after axing Palestinian author
One of Australia's biggest cultural festivals has been left in disarray after a decision to disinvite a prominent Australian-Palestinian…
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Mandelson apologises for continuing Epstein friendship
Nicholas Watt,Newsnight political editorand Harry Sekulich Lord Mandelson has offered a personal apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein…
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The curious question of whether gut health affects ageing
Hugh PymHealth editor Guts have become a source of immense fascination. Social media influencers promote unproven supplements said to…
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It’s time to walk through the fire
There’s a quote from Charles Bukowski framed on my office wall: “What matters most is how well you walk through the fire.” We’re in that…
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I turned to AI while my mother was dying
When my mom was dying, hospice came daily and stayed for about ninety minutes. They answered questions, checked what needed to be checked,…
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Paramount escalates hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. with new board slate
Paramount Skydance is taking another step in its hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros. Discovery, saying Monday that it will name its own…
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Muhammad Ali to be honored with a commemorative U.S. postage stamp
Muhammad Ali once joked that he should be a postage stamp because “that’s the only way I’ll ever get licked.” Now, the three-time…
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2026 Masters: Mark Allen too good for Mark Williams in last-16 tie
Zhao, who battled through four qualifying matches and then five more at the Crucible to become the first Asian player to win the world…
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Conor Gallagher: Tottenham expect to complete £35m move for Atletico Madrid midfielder
Tottenham expect to complete a 40m euros (£35m) deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher after moving ahead of Aston Villa in…
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At the 2026 Golden Globes, politics stayed on the red carpet
On the red carpet of the 2026 Golden Globes, several celebrities used their garments as vehicles of protest against the Immigration and…
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These 2 budget airlines just announced a major merger—Amazon’s involved, too
Shares of the budget airline Sun Country were flying today after the carrier announced an upcoming merger with Las Vegas-based competitor…
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Why the Fed’s independence from the White House is guarded so closely
The Justice Department has threatened the Federal Reserve with a criminal indictment over the testimony of Fed Chair Jerome Powell this…
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Aldi is opening 180+ new stores — here’s what’s driving the sudden surge
Americans stressed by high grocery bills have one bright spot to look forward to in 2026. Value-minded grocery chain Aldi is coming to…
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Meta taps Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as president…
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Why X changed its Iranian flag emoji
Iran hasn’t changed its flag, but the emoji for it has changed on X, the social network previously known as Twitter. Iran’s tricolor flag…
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Trump to meet Venezuela's María Corina Machado on Thursday
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump on Thursday, the White…
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Alyssa Healy: Australia great to retire from cricket after India series
Australia captain Alyssa Healy will retire from all forms of cricket following the upcoming series against India. The 35-year-old…
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Michael Carrick: Is he the right fit for Manchester United?
He didn't change as a manager. Always polite and friendly but not generating headlines for the sake of it. His exuberant celebration after…
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Thousands of nurses go on strike at major New York City hospitals over contract disputes
Thousands of nurses in three hospital systems in New York City went on strike Monday after negotiations through the weekend failed to…
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UK to bring into force law to tackle Grok AI deepfakes this week
Laura CressTechnology reporter The UK will bring into force a law which will make it illegal to create non-consensual intimate images,…
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E.U. sets new conditions for Chinese EV imports to resolve dispute
China and the European Union said Monday they have agreed on steps toward resolving their dispute over the bloc’s imports of Chinese-made…