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Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas
Police say the suspects raised around €7m (£6m) for the militant group over more than two years.
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A humanoid-robot revolution is coming. Don’t worry — here’s why it will take a while.
Robots that mimic humans are set to create a $5 trillion market. But it will take years and a lot of improvements to get there.
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Kennedy Center president demands $1m from musician who canceled Christmas Eve show
Drummer Chuck Redd decided to cancel his yearly Jazz Jam after Donald Trump added his name to the venueThe president of the Kennedy Center has demanded $1m in damages and fiercely criticized a musician’s sudden decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the venue days after the White House an…
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Child abuse victim of Jackanory presenter tells how climbing saved him
Iain Peters waited more than 50 years before going to the police but hopes he can be a beacon for other survivorsA man who was sexually assaulted by a children’s television presenter has spoken of how climbing and mountaineering saved his life and “sanity” during the 50 years in which he kept the ab…
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Ministry of Defence to offer gap year–style scheme to young people
Pilot programme for under-25s will offer paid placements aimed at introducing participants to military lifeYoung people in Britain will be offered a gap year-style scheme by the Ministry of Defence, in an effort to introduce citizens to military life early as part of a new “whole of society” approac…
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Paul Nowak calls on Labour to forge closer relationship with Europe
In an exclusive interview, the head of the TUC says a customs union with the EU could boost the UK’s economyKeir Starmer should seek out a far closer relationship with Europe, including a possible customs union, the head of the TUC has said.Paul Nowak, TUC general secretary, said the British public …
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Make your AI bills disappear forever with this one AI hub
Instead of paying for multiple AI apps every month, the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan gives you lifetime access to top models and pro-grade tools for a one-time $74.97.
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UK Pension Funds Eye Stake in Brookfield’s Center Parcs: Sky
Some of the UK’s biggest public sector pension funds are in talks to acquire a stake in holiday parks group Center Parcs, Sky News reported.
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Data centres turn to aircraft engines to avoid grid connection delays
Supply chain shortages drive developers to use smaller and less efficient power sources to fuel AI power demand
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California braces for flooding and avalanche risk during strong storms
Mudslides, big waves and atmospheric rivers slam state after LA’s wettest Christmas season in 54 yearsA strong storm system that has brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California was expected to ease on Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near …
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Deepfakes Leveled up in 2025—Here’s What’s Coming Next
Fake images, videos, and audio files crossed the “indistinguishable threshold" this year. Where do we go from here?
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Hou Yifan, women’s world No 1, stars in rare appearance at Global Chess League
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 …
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Man arrested after three women stabbed on Paris metro
French police on Friday arrested a man suspected of stabbing three women in the Paris metro as the capital’s end-of-year festivities were under way, prosecutors said. Investigators used CCTV footage and mobile phone tracking to locate the suspect in the Val d'Oise region north of Paris.
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‘The NHS would collapse within hours’: BME staff say Britain fails to appreciate their roles
Long-serving workers say they faced racism as they helped build health service – but it ‘seems things have got worse’Foreign medics are shunning the NHS because of anti-migrant rhetoric, says top doctor“I am fed up of being called names. I know I am Black. I was born Black. And I love being Black. S…
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Over 1,500 flights cancelled as winter storm Devin hits US holiday travel
More than 40 million Americans under winter storm warnings or weather advisories as heavy snow expected.
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Asian women in England almost twice as likely to suffer severe childbirth tears
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…
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What’s ahead for Tesla as it doubles down on AI
Tesla’s stock was closing 2025 on a high note, as investors see progress on CEO Elon Musk’s promise to grow the robotaxi business.
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