Searches for dark matter particles have come up empty so far, driving theorists to get more creative with their ideas.

Recent research suggests that AI chatbots are not merely passive sources of election information; they can actively shape voter attitudes in measurable and durable ways.
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FT writers’ predictions for the new year, from the likelihood of higher Trump tariffs to the future of interest rates and the arrival of humanoid helpers

We ran more than 1,000km to test top-rated GPS fitness watches including Apple, Garmin and the best for beginners• The best running shoes for men and womenWhether you’re hitting the pavements for the first time, running with a club or racing for personal glory, the ability to track your workouts has…

In one of his most enduring roles, he played a corrupt state senator known for his ability to fashion an expletive into an outstretched catchphrase.

"If the North knows me, guess I'm doing alright," he sings on "Windy City," a track featured on the new deluxe edition of his Westward album

John Michael Garza, Jr. of Midlothian, Texas was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS.

France’s nuclear fleet is generating more electricity than at any point in almost seven years as power demand rises on the back of a cold snap.

From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.

Don't miss the chance to see Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it races towards its closest approach of the Sun on 8 November.

Central bank will cut two zeros from Syrian pound and replace images of ousted dictator with olives, roses and mulberries

As another year comes to an end, we sit down and collect our thoughts on the best sci-fi and space video games of 2025.

With the November 2026 midterm elections front and center in the minds of White House politicos, the Trump administration has conveniently announced a $12 billion increase in ad hoc government payments to farmers.
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The demonstrations, triggered by a collapse in Iran’s currency, started with shopkeepers and phone vendors before drawing in students, workers and others.

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A groundbreaking study, part-funded by the Marine Biological Association (MBA), has demonstrated the power of environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to assess biodiversity in rocky intertidal zones across the UK. This is one of the first multi-scale applications of eDNA in these dynamic coastal envi…

Conservation Biology, Volume 39, Issue 6, December 2025.

Bloomberg's Nina Trentmann discusses the outlook for dealmaking in 2026, the impact of geopolitics, how less deals have been challenged by FTC and DOJ, and the prospect of lowering financing costs with Vonnie Quinn and Isabelle Lee on 'Bloomberg Markets.' (Source: Bloomberg)

“Regrettably, I have a good friend whose brother robbed their mother of a significant amount of money before her death.”

BARCELONA – Go anywhere in the world, and an agricultural mess awaits. Even here in Catalonia, an autonomous self-governing region in northern Spain bordered by the Pyrenees mountain range and glorious Mediterranean beaches. Catalonia, it turns out, spent two generations developing industrial farm p…

A large elevation differential is a crucial feature of the proposed Carrizo Four Corners project. The project’s upper reservoir would be located near the top of the Carrizo Mountains, seen here on Navajo Nation land near Beclabito. Photo © Brett Walton/Circle of Blue
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Analysis shows obscure and barely used choices, drawn from online slang, do not stand the test of timeIf you have seen a news story declaring 2025’s chosen “word of the year” in recent weeks, you might be forgiven for asking yourself: what, another one?Depending on which dictionary you turn to, the …

States across the country have also passed new rules around cellphone usage for minors, medically assisted death and gender-related care.

U.S. forces have engaged in multiple missions against the Islamic State since the killing of two U.S. soldiers in Syria earlier this month.

The capital has recently become the most expensive city in Spain per square metre — and change is happening fast. Some are questioning if its identity is in jeopardy

This Christmas, as we gather with loved ones and reflect on the year, the ocean continues its quiet work, sustaining life on Earth, regulating our climate, and supporting the planet we call home. Yet our ocean is under increasing pressure and protecting them has never been more important.   The Mari…

Connecting Africa and the World We’re excited to share the completion of the core 2Africa infrastructure, the world’s longest open access subsea cable system. 2Africa is a landmark subsea cable system that sets a new standard for global connectivity. This project is the result of years of collaborat…

Democrat Muhammad Akbar Ali joins the Georgia state house as a legislator representing an Atlanta suburbMuhammad Akbar Ali, a 21-year-old recent college graduate, won a runoff election for a state house seat in Atlanta’s suburbs earlier this month, becoming the youngest Georgia state legislator serv…

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) claimed in a New York Times profile that President Trump said his “friends will get hurt” by exposing abusers connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  According to the story told by Greene, she received a call from Trump after she said at a news confe…

Need to cash some checks, exchange some currency or grab a handful of complimentary lollipops before the New Year?

Nigeria’s state-owned oil producer plans to develop new oil fields from next year and seeks to raise at least $30 billion by the end of the decade, senior officials familiar with the plans said.

From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.

ETFs tied to altcoins need to pull in deeper liquidity to match BTC's chill.

President Trump issued two vetoes this week, the first of his second term, rejecting two bipartisan bills, at least one of which is making waves within his own party. Trump vetoed legislation that aimed to complete a project that would deliver water to Southeastern Colorado and another that would gi…

Longest lightning, the first AI-generated genomes and biggest black hole smashup were among this year’s top science superlatives.