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Why tech bosses keep sharing their manifestos about AI - Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg is the latest Big Tech name to pen a letter thousands of words long about AI. 23 hrs ago

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BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit -- The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. -- US & Canada

7 hours ago

Major incidents across UK put firefighters under 'incredible pressure', fire chief says -- Major incidents declared across England and Wales with blazes in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.

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Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say

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Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve

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Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick and Man Utd -- Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action. -- Man Utd

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Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history -- Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships. -- Athletics

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Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint -- Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.

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America's Douglass and Germany's Liebmann set swimming world records on same day -- The pair set swimming world records on Saturday, dazzling crowds at events in Paris and California.

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Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets -- Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war. -- Middle East

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Ex-Cambridge professor Arday's death is 'tragedy on so many levels', says UK PM

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Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne

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'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets

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Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie

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South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North

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Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence? -- Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left -- BBC InDepth

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Analysis: Ex-Cambridge professor's death will send shockwaves through academia -- Barely 1% of professors at UK universities are black, so he was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia, writes Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.

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I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey -- Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends "chemo camp" and finds friendship, love and freedom.

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Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI? -- Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.

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Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?

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World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner

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Young girl finds whale stranded on Australian beach

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Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand

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How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?

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Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead

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Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say

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Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years

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Parents of dead baby found near river identified

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Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia

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Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead

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O'Connor secures European gold in heptathlon -- Kate O'Connor says her late grandmother "would have been jumping for joy" at the Irish athlete claims gold in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham. -- Athletics

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West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m -- West Ham United pay a £22m fee, a new EFL record, to sign Celtic's Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels. -- Scottish Prem

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Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham -- England full-back Djed Spence signs a five-year deal at Inter Milan as he makes a move to Italy from Tottenham.

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