The winners are those 'that played football': Spanish fans celebrate World Cup win
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The winners are those 'that played football': Spanish fans celebrate World Cup win

Spain won the World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina. The final was deadlocked until Spain's Ferran Torres scored in extra time. It was a tough night for Argentina's Lionel Messi, regularly described as the best player of all-time, who was unable to score in what is likely to be his last World Cup final, paving the way for France's Kylian Mbappé towards the Golden Boot.

Trump could ‘do something positive’ rather than fixate on 2020 loss, Fetterman says
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Trump could ‘do something positive’ rather than fixate on 2020 loss, Fetterman says

Senator says Trump revisiting failed run against Biden ‘distracts from important things’ such as Iran warRather than continue fixating on the 2020 election defeat that ended his first presidency, Donald Trump could instead “do something positive”, including resolving the US war in Iran, Pennsylvania senator John Fetterman said in an interview on Sunday.“I don’t know why the president is dragging u...

Israel criticises Labor’s draft Palestine policy in rare foreign intervention ahead of party conference
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Israel criticises Labor’s draft Palestine policy in rare foreign intervention ahead of party conference

Statement by Israeli embassy in Canberra challenges proposed positions on settler violence and annexation of Palestinian territoryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIsrael has made an intervention into the Labor party’s internal processes, publicly criticising a draft policy platform that it claims risks blaming Israel for the Gaza conflict while giving “insufficient attent...

Malaysia upgrades South China Sea defences amid Sabah row with Philippines
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Malaysia upgrades South China Sea defences amid Sabah row with Philippines

Malaysia is stepping up surveillance on its eastern flank, pushing ahead with plans for a long-range radar at a frontline South China Sea outpost and launching newly operational drones. The upgrades reflect Kuala Lumpur’s bid to improve its ability to detect threats as the Philippines revives its claim over Sabah state in Malaysian Borneo and Chinese patrols persist near its offshore energy fields...

“水上バイクと衝突” 女性1人が意識ない状態で搬送 兵庫 赤穂

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消防によりますと、20日午後0時半ごろ、兵庫県赤穂市鷆和の海岸で「水上バイクと人がぶつかった」という通報が入ったということです。警察によりますと、この事故で20代の女性1人が意識のない状態で病院に搬送されたということです。

‘Unmistakable spirit’: veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse dies at 89

‘Unmistakable spirit’: veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse dies at 89

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Veteran Hong Kong actor, film director and producer Patrick Tse Yin has died at the age of 89. His daughter Jennifer announced the star’s death in a Facebook post, writing: “With profound sadness, our family announces the passing of our beloved father, Patrick Tse. “He passed away peacefully at the hospital, surrounded by the love of his family, after a period of declining health. “Our father live...

Ukraine drone attack on Moscow region wounds 10 people

Ukraine drone attack on Moscow region wounds 10 people

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A fresh Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region Monday night wounded at least 10 people, including a child, Russian authorities said, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying the strikes had targeted an oil depot and "logistics facilities". 

Why activists threw balloons full of acidic mixture on Microsoft's upcoming data centre in Amsterdam

Why activists threw balloons full of acidic mixture on Microsoft's upcoming data centre in Amsterdam

Times of India •

AI data center construction is igniting a storm of environmental and social dilemmas. Community activists are protesting against these facilities, highlighting their substantial energy and water usage. Tensions have risen in Amsterdam, with protests turning into acts of vandalism. Residents living nearby complain of noise issues and land seizures. Tech firms find themselves facing mounting backlas...

Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI

Jeff Bezos and UK government invest in £2bn British startup CuspAI

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Company aims to develop AI software that cuts research times and use of rare metals in chipmakers’ supply chainsBusiness live – latest updatesAmazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, and the UK government have invested in a £2bn British artificial intelligence startup that is aiming to become the “search engine for rare materials” that accelerates the next wave of technological breakthroughs.The Cambridge-ba...

Andy Burnham's promise to deliver tangible improvements to Britons' lives put to the test

Andy Burnham's promise to deliver tangible improvements to Britons' lives put to the test

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Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister this Monday, with a commitment to help raise living standards in the country. The Labour leader's agenda will be tested by the country's financial situation and his prior commitments, which limit his room for manoeuvre. In this segment, we'll see how his policies promise to deliver higher growth i...

Quote of the day by Dwayne Johnson: "The men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody, like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and I thought…" - a powerful lesson on ambition, role models and how small decisions can shape an entire life

Quote of the day by Dwayne Johnson: "The men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody, like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and I thought…" - a powerful lesson on ambition, role models and how small decisions can shape an entire life

Times of India •

Dwayne Johnson highlights how significant life changes often begin subtly. He started working out after admiring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. This initial step felt ordinary then but proved defining later. Many important decisions lack immediate clarity and reveal their impact over time. Recognizing these turning points usually happens in hindsight after life unfolds.

Hong Kong dermatologist gets suspended punishment for clinic adverts on RedNote

Hong Kong dermatologist gets suspended punishment for clinic adverts on RedNote

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A Hong Kong dermatologist received a suspended punishment after being found guilty of professional misconduct by the Medical Council for failing to prevent improper advertisements on the mainland Chinese social media platform RedNote. The medical watchdog on Monday said that Dr Tinny Ho Tin-yee could be struck off the practitioners’ register for six months if she failed to complete the three-year ...

Debris of asteroid shattered 800 million yrs ago may have bombarded Earth for 150 million yrs

Debris of asteroid shattered 800 million yrs ago may have bombarded Earth for 150 million yrs

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A new study suggests that a giant asteroid breakup in the main asteroid belt about 800 million years ago may have triggered a long period of impacts across Earth, the Moon and Mars. Researchers linked the event to the Eulalia asteroid family and say it could explain ancient lunar craters. While the impacts coincided with major climate and biological changes on Earth, the study does not prove they ...

‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico

‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico

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Jules Von Hep and Mark Beverlo, who have been trying to become parents since 2020, are now seeking help abroadRise in overseas surrogates ‘increases risk of stateless babies’Why Mexico is at the heart of ethical debate over global surrogacyJules Von Hep has wanted a baby ever since he can remember. For many people that dream is straightforward to realise – but, as a gay man, he has always known it...

BBC broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68

BBC broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68

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Corporation pays tribute to ‘outstanding’ journalist who presented shows including Today and One O’Clock NewsThe broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton has died aged 68, the BBC has said.He died on Saturday surrounded by his family after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, the BBC announced in a statement. Continue reading...

Big Bear Eagles need $10 million to protect their habitat before July 31

Big Bear Eagles need $10 million to protect their habitat before July 31

Times of India •

Thousands of people around the world are watching bald eagles Jackie and Shadow raise their two eaglets through a live nest camera in California's Big Bear Valley. As the chicks continue to grow, conservationists are also racing to raise $10 million to protect the surrounding habitat from development, highlighting the importance of preserving the forests and open spaces the eagles need to survive.

Six tiny fossil jaws found in Australia have pushed the origin of its carnivorous marsupials back by 5 million years

Six tiny fossil jaws found in Australia have pushed the origin of its carnivorous marsupials back by 5 million years

Times of India •

A significant fossil discovery in Queensland has revealed Australia's oldest carnivorous marsupial. These ancient predators, dating back twenty-three million years, inhabited lush rainforests. The tiny fossil jaws belong to a newly identified species named Miyumba chrisdickmani. This finding fills a major gap in the continent's evolutionary history. It suggests dasyurids originated in wet habi...