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Tory shadow minister downplays talk of Reform pact
Alex Burghart says the Tories are "not going to do a deal with a party who wants to kill us".BBC News - 1d -
Driver cut free after crash with highways vehicle
Firefighters say the highways vehicle was stationary within a closed work zone when it was hit.BBC News - 1d -
Italian tycoons targeted by fake defence minister in suspected AI scam
Computer-generated voice of Guido Crosetto persuaded at least one victim to pay €1mn for hostage ransomFinancial Times - 1d -
Key power station didn't properly disclose burning forest wood
The Drax facility, which burns wood pellets, is required to report where it sources its wood from.BBC News - 1d -
Australia cruise to 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka
A clinical Australia complete a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka early on day four in Galle to seal a dominant 2-0 series win.BBC News - 1d -
Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years
Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in GalleABC News - 2d -
‘They were trying to do 200 different poses during power cuts’: Bridget Jones director takes on The Joy of Sex
In the 1970s a ‘nude biologist brandishing a cigar’ wrote a game-changing sex manual. Now, ‘Shazza’ is putting his story on the big screen. Sex positivity, polyamory, threesomes: they may not be ...The Guardian - 2d -
Australia crush Sri Lanka in second Test to complete rare series sweep
Sri Lanka 257 and 231; Australia 414 and 75-1 in four days Spinners Lyon and Kuhnemann take seven wickets each Australia have capped off a brilliant summer with a nine-wicket defeat of Sri ...The Guardian - 2d -
Australia defeat Sri Lanka by nine wickets in second men’s cricket Test – live
Australia beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets to sweep series Updates from the fourth day of the match in Galle Any thoughts? Email Angus 65th over: Sri Lanka 225-9 (Kumara 6, Peiris 0) Matt ...The Guardian - 2d -
Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman ...CBS News - 2d -
NIH cuts overhead funding for research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Friday made a significant reduction in grants reserved for research institutions, a decision that may significantly impact American higher education. The ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff. The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars in medical research ...The Guardian - 2d -
Starmer sacks health minister over offensive WhatsApp messages
Andrew Gwynne was accused of making racist, antisemitic and sexist commentsFinancial Times - 2d -
Canada’s trade minister visits Brussels in bid to boost mutual commerce
Move comes after Donald Trump threatened both with tariffsFinancial Times - 2d -
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PlayStation Network experiences massive outage, frustrating gamers nationwide
Sony’s PlayStation Network is experiencing a massive outage, leaving many frustrated users unable to play online games or access its online store.NBC News - 2d -
Baltic states leave Russian power grid in closer EU integration
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania disconnected from Russia’s network on Saturday, ending energy dependency and aiding security. The three Baltic states have disconnected their electricity systems from ...The Guardian - 2d -
Australia close on series triumph after swatting aside Sri Lanka resistance
Sri Lanka 257 and 211-8;Australia 414 after day three Tourists only trail by 54 runs in the second Test Australia need only two wickets and a bit of gusto from the top order to defeat Sri Lanka ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ministers desperately want more housing - but are their plans radical enough?
A blizzard of statistics show just how tough it is to buy a home if you can theoretically afford it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.BBC News - 2d -
Sri Lanka v Australia: second men’s cricket Test, day three – live
Updates from the third day of the match in Galle Any thoughts? Email Geoff Gone! Steve Smith’s fantastic innings comes to an end and it takes a lovely ball to get rid of him. Pitching on off ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Musk’s expanding role triggers efforts to check his power
Elon Musk has seen a flood of attempts to check his power as he expands into nearly every corner of the government. In the few short weeks that President Trump has been in office, Musk and his team ...The Hill - 2d -
Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid
More than 30 years after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will join the EU's grid.BBC News - 2d -
Cambridge risks losing ‘unbelievable talent’ amid PhD funding cut
Warning by vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice comes as ‘Silicon Valley’ planned between Oxford and Cambridge. The University of Cambridge risks “losing unbelievable talent” owing to a drop-off in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka
Australia is edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey’s breathtaking century propelled the visitors into a formidable position in the second testABC News - 3d -
Scottish cat flap pits SNP against pet power
Strenuous denials of a clampdown on felines are only feeding suspicions in an animal-loving nationFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump says he is cutting off Biden's access to intelligence material
Former presidents are traditionally allowed to receive intelligence briefings if they are being consulted about events that occurred while they were in office.NBC News - 3d -
Graham's plan for Trump tax cuts
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Graham rolls out plan to tackle Trump agenda Senate Budget Committee Chair ...The Hill - 3d -
Small Businesses and Contractors Also Get Hit by Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts
Reports suggest several thousand private sector jobs have been lost in the last two weeks, as federal funding freezes start having knock-on effects.Inc. - 3d -
White House calls mixed jobs numbers 'weak,' blames Biden
President Donald Trump's top economic aide, Kevin Hassett, said, "We're inheriting a very difficult jobs market because of Joe Biden's terrible policies."CNBC - 3d -
Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth
UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meetingFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large
Donald Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a high-stakes visit for a key ally that depends on the United States for security and trade.ABC News - 3d -
Trump and the 'unitary executive': The presidential power theory driving his 2nd term
President Trump's flurry of executive actions and orders spark a critical question: Does he have the power he claims to have?ABC News - 3d -
Japan’s Prime Minister Will Seek to Preserve Status Quo at Summit With Trump
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is hoping for reassurances Friday that the alliance is still strong. But in this White House, even a meet-and-greet can be a gamble.The New York Times - 4d -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - 4d -
Colman Domingo on the profound power and poignance of 'Sing Sing'
The actor says he's never before put so much of himself into a role. How could he not? His co-stars once actually lived in that world.Los Angeles Times - 4d
