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CBS News - Top stories
Biden calls for Sudan peace talks as famine threatens millions
President Biden in a statement implored warring military groups in Sudan to hold peace talks to end the 17-month-long civil war which has claimed the lives of thousands of civilians. According to ...30 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
British MPs and international organisations hacked on X
World Health Organization and Great British Menu among accounts that posted ‘this is a hacked account’. British politicians and international organisations have had their accounts on X hacked on ...2 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Orioles designate Craig Kimbrel for assignment during brutal second half as Baltimore fights for playoff berth
Kimbrel gave up six runs on just two outs against the Giants Tuesday night5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
What we know about the walkie-talkie explosions
The attacks left at least 21 dead and thousands injured, but how the blasts occurred remains unclear.5 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Hope for coral reefs after IVF colonies survive record heat event – study
Scientists found 90% of young coral surveyed remained healthy compared with 25% of older corals, after mass bleaching event in the Caribbean. Young corals bred using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) ...6 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Have we reached peak human?
Our evolutionary position as the smartest and most creative brains on planet earth is likely to be challenged by AI in the very near future.7 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
British activist denied bail after years in Indian jail without trial
Jagtar Singh Johal is being arbitrarily detained and targeted for his human rights activism, say campaigners. Delhi’s high court has denied bail to the British activist Jagtar Singh Johal, who has ...7 hours ago -
ABC News - Health
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' but local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty products9 hours ago -
The New York Times - Science
Why This Tiny Lizard Dives With a Natural Scuba Tank
Almost every animal in the rainforest enjoys snacking on water anoles, but slippery skin and an ability to carry an air bubble underwater help them survive.10 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
India overtakes China in world’s biggest investable stock benchmark
Red-hot Indian equities propel country past China weighting in MSCI All-Country index10 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Party over for Tupperware as it files for bankruptcy
The US company says it will ask for court permission to start a sale process of the business.11 hours ago -
ABC News - World
An ancient African tree is providing a new 'superfood' yet local harvesters are barely surviving
The baobab tree is known as the “tree of life,” and its fruit is feeding a growing global market for natural food and beauty products13 hours ago -
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BBC News - Top stories
We have to keep Commonwealth Games going - Kenny
Dame Laura Kenny has called on cities to step up for the 2030 Commonwealth Games after Glasgow became hosts for the 2026 edition.14 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
British Steel reveals losses deepened eightfold
Concerns mount about future of Chinese-owned company that employs thousands in UK14 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Chuck Todd: What if we can't unite?
There’s been an odd numbness in the political ecosystem regarding the apparent second attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump.15 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
India's Jammu and Kashmir votes in first regional election in a decade
Voters lined up outside polling stations in India’s Jammu and Kashmir to vote in the first provincial election being held in a decade in the Himalayan region.15 hours ago - India -
BBC News - Top stories
Rwanda plan was un-British, says ex-PM John Major
The former Tory leader criticises the previous government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.23 hours ago -
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The New York Times - Top stories
Derek Boshier, British Pop Artist and Bowie Collaborator, Dies at 87
Starting in the early 1960s, he set himself apart from his contemporaries with paintings that critiqued the cultural dominance of the United States.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Hamas Plans Future in Gaza After Surviving Israel’s Onslaught
Khaled Meshal, one of Hamas’s most senior officials, said in an interview that the militant group expects to play a decisive role in the enclave when the war is over.Yesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
British-made Netflix shows most popular on platform so far in 2024
Fool Me Once, Baby Reindeer, Bridgerton and The Gentleman attracted combined 360m views in first six months, says CEO. Netflix has revealed that British-made shows have proved to be the most ...Yesterday - Netflix -
Inc. - Business
TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Federal Judges in Court Fight to Survive in U.S.
Facing a ban, the social media platform takes its case to court, but gets skeptical reception from the bench.Yesterday - Tiktok -
ABC News - Entertainment
Movie Review: 'Transformers One,' an origin story no one wants with brutality levels no one needs
Movie origin stories finally reach their nadir this week with “Transformers One,” the super-violent, toy-selling vehicle that tells the tale of how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from besties to ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
US court upholds British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction
A U.S. court on Tuesday upheld disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction on sex trafficking charges for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girlsYesterday -
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Financial Times - World
India well placed for first Olympiad gold as US falters
Puzzle: find White’s endgame winYesterday - India -
The Hill - Politics
Why aren’t we treating cybersecurity as an election issue?
Cyberattacks, election interference, human trafficking and more - why aren't we talking about cybersecurity in the 2024 presidential election?Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
The Breakdown | Why a British-Irish league would not be the panacea rugby needs
Let’s be brutally frank – how much would a so-called Super League really shift the dial without emotional investment?. In a perfect world the countdown to a new season would be all about the rugby. ...Yesterday -
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The Guardian - World
The 2024 Great British Bake Off contestants – ranked!
Who is in it for the long haul? Who is a cake cannibal? And who is secretly an international super spy? Here’s our entirely factual guide to this year’s bakers. The 15th series of The Great British ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Revolut prepares for India launch next year
Fintech has not previously offered app or currency cards in country despite having 4,000 staff presentYesterday - India -
CNBC - Business
India's central bank chief plays down fears of a deposit crunch
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das raised the issue of slowing bank deposits underperforming an expansion in loans in an interview with CNBC.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Week 3 waiver wire: Man of Steele should be your top target
Major fantasy names like Isiah Pacheco, Cooper Kupp and Deebo Samuel went down last week. Here are the players you should target for your lineup.2 days ago