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Dua Lipa is set to headline Coachella 2027 as the first solo female British artist to top the bill. The festival will feature over 100,000 daily attendees with Tame Impala and SZA also leading the lineup.
German military units are withdrawing Chinese-made drones from service immediately due to concerns about data transmission to Beijing.…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged European nations to appoint a single negotiating representative by the end of November.
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Salvadoran forces destroyed the 400 Mawozo gang headquarters in Croix-des-Bouquets, marking the first direct strike against a Haitian target since deploying 2,000 troops. The operation used helicopters and drones, though authorities have not confirmed reports of up to 20 casualties.
Thomas Markle was jailed without bond after removing his ankle tether in Tampa. He faces charges for possessing child sexual…
A 41-year-old US Army serviceman was arrested in Gloucestershire for suspected espionage under the National Security Act 2023. The joint…
Tens of thousands of mourners joined President Nawrocki and Prime Minister Tusk in a silent Krakow march to honor the…
Power and policy
Britain is prepared to discuss paying into the EU cohesion fund to join the European electricity market, a move aimed at deepening ties. The offer follows…
Companies and markets
Jens Eskelund warns that European manufacturers may abandon Chinese markets by 2030 due to intense competition and a 30% undervalued currency. A Goldman Sachs report predicts…
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Manchester United director Jason Wilcox is reviewing head coach Michael Carrick's position after the team fell to 18th place with eight points. The club faces internal friction and fitness doubts following a…
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Research and discovery
The World Meteorological Organization reports that Earth's energy imbalance reached its highest level since monitoring began, with average surface temperatures 1.47C above preindustrial levels. The ocean absorbed 90% of excess…
Evidence first
The FDA mandated new safety labels for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound due to an increased risk of NAION, a rare condition causing permanent vision loss.
Arts and screen
David Walliams failed to secure a permanent injunction against the Guardian and ITV News investigation into sexual misconduct. Mr Justice Nicklin ruled that the state's duty to protect his life…
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European representatives and the United States agreed to review the continent's security arrangements during the first day of Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
Nvidia's board launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang's personal conduct after reports linked it to US national security risks. The inquiry follows…
Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina applied for a new passport, signaling her intent to return from exile despite a death sentence for crimes against…
US refuelling tankers were diverted from RAF Mildenhall to Germany after the base was placed under Force Protection Condition Charlie. This follows a suspected…
Hungarian authorities detained Aron Orban, brother of former PM Viktor Orban, during a human smuggling investigation. The 49-year-old businessman is one of four suspects…
Israel's new Knesset was sworn in Tuesday, giving the 67-seat opposition bloc its first chance to seize the speaker role from Netanyahu ally Amir…
A predicted PP and Vox victory in Spain's November 29 election threatens to reignite Catalan independence, with 43% of residents still supporting secession. Leaders…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accepted all 18 recommendations from a rapid review following the June OpenAI breach. The government will establish a new AI…
President Trump declared the Iran conflict effectively over to defuse escalation fears following Republican midterm losses. He cited protection for Gulf allies and stated…
M John Harrison, 81, won the Booker Prize for his postapocalyptic novel The End of Everything, becoming the oldest recipient in the award's history.…
