Historians See Autocratic Playbook in Trump’s Attacks on Science

Authoritarians have long feared and suppressed science as a rival for social influence. Experts see President Trump as borrowing some of their tactics.

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Chicago mayor signs order to resist potential Trump crackdown

The order is the latest chapter in an escalating feud between the White House and Illinois state officials over violent crime and immigration.

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Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war

Ukraine's president says those suggesting a buffer zone do not understand the realities of modern warfare.

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White House defends Robert F Kennedy Jr amid CDC turmoil

The Centers for Disease Control had several top officials depart recently, leading to calls for the health secretary's resignation.

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Why has Kamala Harris' security detail been withdrawn?

The overstretched Secret Service is required to provide 6 months of protection to former vice-presidents.

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India's International Booker winner at the centre of a political row

Banu Mushtaq has become the subject of a controversy after she was invited to inaugurate a prominent festival in Karnataka.

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Can Cadillac Keep Selling E.V.s as Trump Repeals Climate Policies?

Electric models from the luxury car brand have been very successful, but they may struggle once a $7,500 federal tax credit ends next month.

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BBC reveals web of spammers profiting from AI Holocaust images

The BBC has found an international network of content creators profiting from AI generated posts on Facebook.

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India and Canada name top diplomats after 10 months to mend ties

The high commissioner posts were vacant for 10 months, as both countries expelled each other’s top diplomats.

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Punches and slaps: Watch as Mexican Senate debate ends in brawl

A fight erupted in the senate involving two senior Mexican politicians.

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Watch: World's tallest bridge completes key load-bearing test

Some 96 trucks were driven on China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in a test ahead of the scheduled opening next month.

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Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to four felony charges after LA arrest

The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets in his underwear.

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Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96

Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway.

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Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day

Russia said power and energy facilities had been targeted by Ukraine, which accused Russia of "spreading manipulations".

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Watch: Solar-powered cars start epic Australian outback race

Thirty-four teams from all over the world are competing to win the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

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What the ‘Panama Playlists’ Exposed About Spotify User Privacy

The “Panama Playlists” exposed the Spotify listening habits of some famous people — and two journalists who didn’t know as much about protecting their privacy as they had thought.

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US government wants to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda

His lawyers accuse the government of trying to "coerce" him to plead guilty by threatening to deport him "halfway across the world".

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Why California and Texas are at the centre of a redistricting battle

The two most populous states are in a political battle poised to have a major impact on the balance of power in Washington DC.

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Beijing opposes 'bully' US for 50% tariffs on India

China's ambassador to India Xu Feihong says Beijing "firmly opposes" Washington's steep tariffs on Delhi.

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Former Thai PM Thaksin acquitted in royal insult case

The former PM's lese majeste charge relates to an interview he did with a South Korean newspaper years ago.

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At least 18 killed and dozens injured in separate Colombia attacks

A car bomb killed six people in Cali while a downed police helicopter left 12 officers dead.

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China's Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit

The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader's authority over the region.

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Why Oval Office map has played crucial role in Trump's view of Ukraine war

Ukraine's leader has taken issue with the American map, because of the amount of control it gives Russia.

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Watch: Moment debris skyrockets after gas line explosion

Three firefighters were injured in the North Carolina explosion, which resulted from a car crashing into a building's gas line.

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Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds

The majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed.

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New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean

From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.

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At China’s Humanoid Robot Games, Athletes Fell Down a Lot

The Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing — featuring running, kickboxing and soccer — highlighted advancements in robotics. Limitations, too.

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'The world is behaving irrationally' - Putin's warm welcome gets cold reaction in Ukraine

In the absence of a deal, Ukrainians focused on the optics of Putin's visit to Trump in Alaska.

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Malnourished Gazan woman flown to Italy dies in hospital

The woman was one of 180 Gazans evacuated by Italy in response to the humanitarian crisis

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My family may be killed if deported, says son of Afghan caught in UK data breach

Documents seen by the BBC suggest he was part of a special forces unit who worked with the British in Afghanistan.

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Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided

The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling.

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Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal

Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China's increased power.

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'Our children are dying': Rare footage shows plight of civilians in besieged Sudan city

Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan's Darfur region.

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'It's coming home' - the undignified row over the body of Zambia's ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

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Watch: Passengers escape car hit by drone in Russia

CCTV captured the moment a car was hit by a Ukrainian drone in the Russian city of Belgorod, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in his official Telegram channel.

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Big Tech’s A.I. Boom Is Reordering the U.S. Power Grid

Electricity rates for individuals and small businesses could rise sharply as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other technology companies build data centers and expand into the energy business.

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Macron admits French repression in Cameroon's independence struggle

French leader cites independence icons who were killed during military operations led by French forces.

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Putin reaffirms 'friendship' with North Korea ahead of Trump talks

Kim Jong Un provides Moscow with artillery, missiles - and as a BBC investigation shows, labourers working in 'slave-like' condition.

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Zelensky and EU leaders to hold call with Trump ahead of Putin summit

The talks are aimed at exerting pressure on Trump to back Ukraine more during his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.

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Man faces jail in US for shipping 850 turtles in socks to Hong Kong

The turtles were packed in boxes labelled as plastic toys, according to the Justice Department.

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Italian athlete dies after collapse at World Games

Italian athlete Mattia Debertolis dies after collapsing during orienteering event in China.

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Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat

Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat

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Why A.I. Should Make Parents Rethink Posting Photos of Their Children Online

Artificial intelligence apps generating fake nudes, amid other privacy concerns, make “sharenting” far riskier than it was just a few years ago.

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British backpacker pleads guilty to killing man while drunk on e-scooter

Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, was on a working holiday in Western Australia when she hit the father-of-two.

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Rescue efforts continue after deadly floods hit China

At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say.

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Computer Science Grads Struggle to Find Jobs in the A.I. Age

As companies like Amazon and Microsoft lay off workers and embrace A.I. coding tools, computer science graduates say they’re struggling to land tech jobs.

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Protesters intensify pressure against Netanyahu plan to expand Gaza war

Israel sparked international condemnation on Friday after its security cabinet approved an expansion of its military offensive in Gaza.

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Watch: Masked thieves steal $7k of Labubu dolls in California

The LA County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating the incident.

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Watch: 'World's Ugliest Dog' crowned in California

Held at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, the annual event promotes adopting dogs of all ages and appearances.

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Watch: 'Houston, we've had a problem' says Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, has died aged 97.

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Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts

The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.

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'I loved them' - Police interview Australian mushroom murderer

Footage of police interviewing convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson has been released by the Victorian Supreme Court.

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Right-Wing Influence Shaped the Sydney Sweeney Ad Debate

Right-wing commentators suggested there was widespread criticism of Ms. Sweeney over her new ad campaign. There wasn’t, at least at first.

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Five troops injured after soldier opens fire at Georgia military base

The US Army sergeant allegedly opened fire on his fellow troops before being tackled by soldiers, officials say.

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Myanmar's figurehead president dies after long illness

The South East Asian nation's military leaders named Myint Swe acting president after a 2021 coup.

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Trump's envoy Witkoff meets Putin as ceasefire deadline looms

Despite President Trump's threat of sweeping sanctions, expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted.

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Russian attacks on Ukraine double since Trump inauguration

Missile and drone attacks on Ukraine are now at their highest, despite Trump's promise to end the war.

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Hiroshima: Ceremony marks 80th anniversary of atomic bombing

At the ceremony, Japan's PM urged all countries to work towards nuclear disarmament.

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Oceangate's Titan whistleblower: 'People were sold a lie'

A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded.

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Watch: Fireworks ignite as blaze hits Japanese festival launch boats

Launch barges at a fireworks festival in Japan's city Yokohama caught fire after pyrotechnics landed on them.

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The Rise of Silicon Valley’s Techno-Religion

The Rationalists, a community focused on the risks of artificial intelligence, regularly gather with tech figures and other like-minded people in a complex that covers much of a city block.

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A.I. Has Ushered in Silicon Valley’s ‘Hard Tech’ Era

Goodbye to the age of consumer websites and mobile apps. Artificial intelligence has ushered in an era of what insiders in the nation’s innovation capital call “hard tech.”

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Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump

The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives.

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Watch: Twin waterspouts merge near Italian coastline

A local tour boat operator paused an excursion so he could film the waterspouts off Italy's east coast.

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Watch: Why Mexico got a tariff reprieve... and Canada didn't

The Trump administration raised Canada's tariff from 25% to 35%, while granting Mexico a 90-day pause for higher levies.

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Steve Rosenberg: Russia is staying quiet on Trump's nuclear move

The US president said he's ordered two nuclear submarines to move closer to Russia, after a social media spat with Russia's ex-president.

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Manhunt under way after 4 killed in Montana bar shooting

The suspect, named as Michael Paul Brown, is believed to be "armed and dangerous", police say.

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Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum

The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline.

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Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons site

The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.

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Age-Gating the Internet + Cloudflare Takes On A.I. Scrapers + HatGPT

“Frankly, if they’re going to behave like hackers, then we’re going to behave like trolls right back to them,” said Matthew Prince, chief executive of Cloudflare.

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Zelensky demands tougher sanctions after Russian strikes kill 31 in Kyiv

It comes after the capital saw one of the most deadliest assaults since Russia's 2022 invasion.

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Watch: 'UFO' spotted in Australian skies identified as Chinese rocket

Astrophysicists said that the unusual lights spotted over Brisbane were tied to a satellite launch from China.

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