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An international team of astronomers has achieved a first in probing the early universe, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), detecting a supernova—the explosive death of a massive star—at an unprecedented cosmic distance.

Ceremony held at hospital destroyed by Israel highlights toll of two-year war on Gaza's medical system.

The four-time women’s world champion, ranked the No 2 all-time woman after the retired Judit Polgar, showed that she retains her skillsHou Yifan, the all-time No 2 woman grandmaster after the retired Judit Polgar and currently ranked women’s world No 1, showed that she retained her brilliant skills …

In October 2024, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch declared herself a "net zero skeptic," but "not a climate skeptic." Most recently she doubled down, announcing plans to scrap the 2030 ban on new petrol cars in a 900-word Sunday Telegraph article that did not mention climate change once.

Ryan Wedding rose to fame as a Canadian Olympic athlete, but the authorities say he became one of the world’s biggest drug lords, who ordered an informant executed.

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It’s become easier to imagine the moment when Trump’s mystique finally evaporates.

South Korea’s government says it plans to end the waning foreign adoptions of Korean children

Jannik Sinner dominated for three hours and 43 minutes, but the Spaniard somehow prevailed in an adrenaline-filled fifth set and all-time classicIt was not until what appeared to be the dying moments of the French Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz that I realised it could be worth …

Exclusive: Analysis of NHS data shows rates of most serious tears are nearly double those for white and black womenAsian women in England are almost twice as likely to suffer the most severe birth injuries during labour, with many healthcare professionals unaware of this greater risk, analysis has f…

Despite their popularity, ready-mixed drinks are unlikely to turn the tide for big beverage companies

Melani Sanders was frazzled and sleep-deprived, and wondered whether other menopausal women were going through the same thing. So she put her feelings on camera. The answer was immediate ...If you’re a woman of a certain age with a phone, you’ve probably seen one of Melani Sanders’ We Do Not Care Cl…

Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen for the coming year

North Korean leader calls for increased production of missiles, shells and more factories to produce them.

Gus Atkinson dismisses Travis Head for 12 as the ball is played onto the stumps, to leave Australia 27-1 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

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These are the key developments from day 1,401 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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It’s so nice to have the old gang back together – yes, even Olivia Colman. They’re all clearly still friendly, which makes for seasonal TV that’s exactly as comforting as it should beIt’s 22 years since Peep Show began its nine-season run. God, weren’t we all happier then? With the possible exceptio…

I've ignored the filler, skipped the eternal backlog traps, and pulled out the handful of deals that genuinely deserve attention across consoles and PC.

Mappa's film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Shonen Jump manga is a gift that keeps on giving.

Sergei Udaltsov, Putin critic affiliated with the Communist party, convicted of justifying terrorismA court in Russia on Thursday convicted a pro-war activist and critic of Vladimir Putin of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison.Sergei Udaltsov, the leader of the Left Front m…

Ahmed al Ahmed, the Syrian-Australian father who wrestled a shotgun from one of the gunmen attacking a Jewish gathering, is facing a long road to recovery.

Sheina Gutnick's dad came to Australia to escape persecution for his Jewish faith, and his murder in Bondi has left her feeling "betrayed by the government."

Disturbed sleep is very common as you adapt to a new environment, but with good sleep hygiene and some practical adjustments you can quickly settle inRead more summer essentialsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAs the working year draws to a close, many of us only have one hope for the seas…

John Goldthorpe questions the rationale of the Social Mobility Commission’s latest report, while Chrispher Tanner says that Labour’s focus should be on equality rather than upwards mobilityAlun Francis, chair of the Social Mobility Commission, says that Keir Starmer has no coherent plan for social m…

Elon Musk is making wackier promises than Very Serious People seem to realize.

Nasry Asfura has been declared the winner of Honduras’ closely contested presidential election, securing victory with the backing of US President Donald Trump, who praised him as a “friend of freedom” and said they would work together to fight what he called “narcocommunism.” The conservative busine…

Sector reinvests in high-end experiences, from front-row beds to premier pods and business class-style seats with built-in wine coolersFrom champagne coolers to front row VIP beds, cinema owners are investing heavily in premium experiences as the industry gets its box office mojo back.As the third i…

The US carried out a strike against Islamic State group militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, US President Donald Trump and the US military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region. FRANCE 24 correspondent Chinwe Ossundu report…

The pitch for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne has "done too much" and the result is in an "unfair" contest between bat and ball, says Michael Vaughan.

Can multiple people use the same Brick? Luckily, yes. Here's how to share your Brick with other people.

The Ibragimov family moved from Dagestan to England with their sights on university - but they are excelling in sport instead.

Detty December means a month of “back to back to back” partying in Nigeria’s megacity. Ruth Maclean, the West Africa bureau chief for The New York Times, attends for the first time.

These unhygienic, offensive lumps of plastic do everything the sink does, and less. It’s time to get ridWhen I was a kid, our TV was in a television cabinet. For those unfamiliar with this preposterous abomination, it was a box on legs into which the TV was placed to hide it. It was some sort of fur…

Malaysia's High Court on Friday found former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak guilty of all 21 counts of money laundering related to the sprawling corruption scandal involving Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). This conviction is likely to add years to the pris…

“[The return of the BNP’s Tarique Rahman] is a hugely monumental day for Bangladesh's transition towards democracy.”

On the side of a dusty road in Gaza, dozens of mostly young men gather against the counter of a makeshift storefront.

One of Egypt’s most famous and beautiful artifacts lies in a Berlin museum, and the calls for its return have received a renewed push with the opening of a new museum.

The Marches, Shropshire: Boxing Day has its own more violent customs between humans and animals. That’s not the world I choose to live inThe sparrows are a shuffling, chirruping shadow in the bushes, a static of anticipation. They are waiting for food, calling for it. They have not forgotten what th…

A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.

Cult Glasgow club night Pretty Ugly is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Fourth Test, day one: Australia 152 & 4-0; England 110Bowlers feast on green-tinged pitch on day one at MCGA record 94,199 spectators turned up to the MCG on Boxing Day and none will forget what they witnessed. An extraordinary 20 wickets tumbled on a pitch offering lavish movement and Cricket Austr…

From the US to Europe, the idea of forcibly expelling non-white immigrants is gaining steam. Where does it come from?

US air strikes in Nigeria against ISIL are late but needed, says analyst Ebenezer Obadare

Interest in Wet Ink by Abigail Avis is part of a trend for works by female authors among streamers and production companies A much-hyped novel about a housewife who uses Tupperware parties to secretly smuggle erotic stories to her friends and neighbours is causing a stir in the television world, ign…

Through the decades, downtown Kabul’s Ariana Cinema had weathered revolution and war, emerging battered and bruised but still standing to entertain Afghans with Bollywood movies and American action flicks

Letter from 19 organisations says a cap would help to protect democracy, weeks after £9m donation to Reform UKMinisters should legislate to cap political donations to “rebuild voter confidence” in democracy, campaigners have said before the introduction of a landmark elections bill.The government is…

Honduras has just joined the growing list of Latin American countries electing new right-wing leaders, reflecting a broader regional shift away from traditional leftist ideologies. While this trend may seem sudden, it has actually been developing over some time. Luke Shrago explores the forces behin…

A Ukrainian serviceman, ex-military chief and analysts predict what lies ahead.

South Korean prosecutors on Friday sought a ten-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of obstruction of justice after his attempt to impose martial law last winter. The suspension of civil rule led to massive protests and weeks of political chaos in South Korea.

The flagship QM8K combines OLED-level picture quality with an accessible price point.

Magi Haroun, the first Premier League-accredited female photographer, shares her stories about sitting in the dugout with Sir Alex Ferguson and more.

Japan’s cabinet has backed a record defence spending plan amid mounting tensions with China.

Malaysian high court finds former PM Najib guilty in trial related to the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal.

If A.I. can’t take your job, it’ll settle for your 401K.

Secondhand tobacco smoke and routine tasks such as operating the stove shown to be biggest emitters of indoor pollution in UK homesChristmas and New Year is a time when many people will be at home. Being indoors can give us a degree of protection from outdoor air pollution, but it can also trap poll…

Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals as tensions rise in the region.

Najib was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the country's sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.

Police described the incident as "tragic" and urged people not to get into the water on Boxing Day

An Israeli settler ran over a Palestinian man while he was praying by the roadside near Ramallah.

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England's Ashes tour teeters on another crisis as they are bowled out for 110 on an almost farcical first day of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Thai reports claim Cambodia carried out overnight attacks ahead of officials from both countries meeting for a third day of negotiations on FridayCambodia has accused Thailand of intensifying its bombardment of disputed border areas, even as officials from the two countries attend a multi-day meetin…

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Data shows that Republicans have voted with a president more this year than any time since the 1950s

England's innings gets off to a horror start, as Australia take three early wickets to leave the visitors on 8-3 inside the first five overs on day one of the foruth Ashes Test in Melbourne.

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A Christmas special of the most berserk singing show on screen. Plus: Helen Mirren pops into The Repair Shop. Here’s what to watch this evening7.30pm, ITV1 The most wonderfully bizarre singing contest is back for a festive special – and some panto icons have been called in to help the judges. Su Pol…

Sweet PJs, soft sweatpants and cosy accessories will make a sofa day feel even more indulgent Continue reading...

Wealth of datasets compiled as private passions are now a goldmine for those hunting for their ancestorsThe autumn sunlight is filtering through quietly falling leaves as Louise Cocker stands in front of the gravestone of James Henry Payne and takes a quick photograph. Payne died at the age of 73 in…

Government officials have traditionally steered clear of such overtly religious language, as the Constitution prohibits the establishment of an official state religion.

Defending champions Ivory Coast made a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Wednesday, edging past Mozambique with a 1-0 victory. Set to face the Elephants on Sunday, Cameroon also got off to a strong start with a 1-0 victory over Gabon. Algeria, meanwhile, cruised to a convincin…

A new study suggests temporal lobe epilepsy may be linked to early aging of certain brain cells. When researchers removed these aging cells in mice, seizures dropped, memory improved, and some animals avoided epilepsy altogether. The treatment used drugs already known to science, raising the possibi…

How to watch NBA for free. Watch Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world.

Carlos Lehder, one of the 20th century’s most prolific drug traffickers, says he found God in a US jail

Elon Musk stays on top as Nvidia’s Jensen Huang powers up the rankings on an AI-fuelled surge in fortunes

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Changpeng Zhao, a co-founder of Binance, which owns the utility, said the losses will be reimbursed.

Readers revel in winter light, wildlife spectacles and cosy pubs from Norfolk to Northumberland• Tell us about your favourite European beach – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherWho needs the Swiss Alps when you have Macclesfield Forest on your doorstep? Walking from Trentabank car park, the 50…

Mariela Gómez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January

When Earth was a molten inferno, water may have been locked safely underground rather than lost to space. Researchers discovered that bridgmanite deep in the mantle can store far more water at high temperatures than previously believed. During Earth’s cooling, this hidden reservoir could have held w…

A selection of meringues, boozy cherries, coffee mascarpone and whisky caramel to mix and match until Big Ben strikes and beyondYour favourite cocktail is now a DIY pavlova party! Pile crisp coffee meringues high with espresso cream, boozy cherries, a drizzle of whisky caramel and a flicker of edibl…

An Oxford professor and renowned critic, he was pugnacious, fearless and disdainful of the received wisdom of his intellectual milieu.

Turkish police on Thursday said they arrested 115 ISIS suspects allegedly tied to plots related to Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office said the "ISIS Armed Terrorist Organization was planning to carry out actions targeting our country, especially non-Muslim individu…

Yes, the kids are now 90% Adam’s apple. Yes, Winona Ryder has been unforgivably sidelined. And yes, some characters are trapped in a room filling with yoghurt. But despite our misgivings, this show still absolutely slapsListen, this isn’t the place for newcomers. Stranger Things has been around for …

Najib has been in prison since August 2022, when Malaysia’s top court upheld a corruption conviction. He denies wrongdoingJailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has been found guilty of abuse of power, in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar fraud scandal related to state fun…

The actor plays a ‘truthstorian’ trying to uncover how a powerful man’s death came about. Brace yourself for a hugely funny, all-American wild goose chase!Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke) is a “truthstorian”. How to explain that proudly self-applied title? A historian, but also an investigative journalist w…

How to watch NBA for free. Watch Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1650 on December 26 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

President posts on social media that the defence department ‘executed numerous perfect strikes’

On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.

“It was important to send a message to the Mexican people that the more united we are, the stronger we are,” Peso tells Rolling Stone

Watching "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" on Broadway after watching "Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1."

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The United States on Thursday launched strikes against ISIS in Nigeria, President Trump announced, citing the targeting of Christians in the region. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Niger…

UK investigators said there was no evidence the unproven allegations – relating to an incident in Surrey in the 1990s – had been reported to them and would seek more information from other agencies.

For more than a century, young kids have awakened on Christmas morning to find a teddy bear waiting for them under the tree. That gave one child an idea: getting teddy bears and the comfort they bring to the children who need them most. Tom Hanson has the story.