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Photo contest reveals strange beauty of the microscopic world

Each year, rigorous science and dazzling artistry meet in Nikon's "Small World" photomicrography competition. See the 2024 winners and highlights.

How the UK can improve its ‘offer’ to the world

Eli Lilly’s chief says the country must do more to attract business, yet budgets are tight

World - Financial Times - October 17

Fans around the world mourn the death of Liam Payne

‘One Direction’ fans are mourning the death of Liam Payne. Officials in Argentina say the British singer-songwriter died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. NBC ...

Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

‘Very special’: Archibald makes golden return at Cycling World Championships

Rider helps Great Britain defend team pursuit title Archibald missed Paris Olympics with serious leg injuries Katie Archibald struck gold on her return from serious leg injuries as Great Britain ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Packer thankful for 'tough' World Cup draw

England's Rugby World Cup pool campaign against Australia, the United States and Samoa is the ideal test if they want to lift the title next summer, their captain Marlie Packer says.

Marchand beats Scott at World Cup event in Shanghai

France's Leon Marchand beats Great Britain's Duncan Scott to win the men's 200m individual medley at the short course World Cup event in Shanghai.

Biden meets with world leaders ahead of the election

President Biden met with world leaders in Germany on Friday. The leaders now wondering what their relationship with the United States will look like after the upcoming election. NBC’s Aaron ...

Politics - NBC News - October 19

GB's Morris wins world individual pursuit title

Great Britain's Anna Morris wins gold in the women's individual pursuit at the Track Cycling World Championships in Denmark.

Round-the-world walker swims across Caspian Sea

The ex-paratrooper from Hull started his epic hike in 1998 and now hopes to finish next year.

Yankees work extra innings to secure ALCS in 5

The Yankees are headed back to the World Series for the first time since 2009, with Juan Soto's three-run blast in the 10th inning providing the margin of victory in Game 5 of the ALCS against the ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Edge of the world: discovering the wild side of the Algarve

The very tip of Portugal is a haven for dolphins, whales, walkers – and savvy tourists keen to discover an under-the-radar stretch of the coast. ‘I’m not sure about this,” says the American woman, ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

At London Pen Shows, Collectors Seek ‘Art of the Highest Quality’

For collectors and enthusiasts at the London Pen Show, the finest writing instruments can cost thousands of dollars. As one dealer put it, “This is art of the highest quality.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22

'It's like I've lost someone from my family' - Liam Payne fans gather for vigils

Police estimated at least 800 people gathered in London to grieve the former One Direction star who died at 31.

‘King Conker’ cleared of cheating at World Conker Championships

David Jakins is cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with a steel nut in his pocket. The winner of the World Conker Championships has been cleared of any wrongdoing after he was found with ...