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Borthwick’s England reign remains full of contradictions with World Cup a year away
England’s identity under Steve Borthwick is not as clear as it should be this close to the tournamentIt was not so long ago that the Rugby Football Union would host an annual Christmas bash. Executives, head coaches, as...
Britain in talks with European allies over release of emergency diesel stockpiles
Ministers discuss drawing down EU countries’ reserves after Donald Trump threatens to cut off US suppliesBritain is in talks with European allies over releasing emergency diesel stockpiles after Donald Trump threatened...
France rocked by student riots as hundreds arrested, violence spreads nationwide
Violent student protests continue to spread across France, with school blockades, clashes with police and officials warning of outside agitators.
Apple could launch 3 new smart home products on October 13: What to expect
Apple is reportedly planning a smart home push in October, with a new smart home hub, refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K expected to join the lineup.
Why Kerala’s groundwater is increasingly at risk of contamination | Explained
Kerala’s dependence on groundwater, combined with dense settlement, inadequate sewerage and changing rainfall patterns, is increasing the risk of contamination. How is contamination reaching groundwater? What are the he...
Flydubai attack gives Netanyahu new security message ahead of Israel vote
Motive behind Flydubai incident still unclear, but Israeli PM is framing it within his warnings of threats to Israelis.
Super Intelligence and Trump’s AI Accord with Big Tech leaders | Explained
While the optics were grand, very little has changed in terms of how AI giants will be left to regulate themselves
Rick Ross arrested: What we know about domestic violence charges, $6,000 bond and court date
Rick Ross was arrested on domestic violence charges, with a $6,000 bond and an October 22 court date. His lawyer has denied the allegations against the rapper.
PM warned Rosebank oil field could breach West Bank sanctions
Campaigners and Green Party leader Zack Polanski raise concerns about Rosebank's ties to an Israeli firm.
Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin insists Moscow is "not threatening anyone" and merely responding to statements by Western leaders.
Never played in Prem - and now face World Cup hosts
Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia.
Crude oil exports from strait of Hormuz largely return to pre-war levels
Alternative ways being used to move fuel out of Gulf region, but flows of refined products such as diesel still constrainedExports of crude from the strait of Hormuz have largely returned to levels seen before the outbr...
World undergoing profound structural changes: Japan Foreign Minister Motegi
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi warned about the worldwide impact of generative AI and said under these circumstances, responding to disinformation and misinformation have become an “urgent challenge” for th...
‘Where is the contest between bat and ball?’ 811-run ODI raises questions
India captain Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 223 was sublime, his impeccable timing, placement and voracious appetite hallmarks of his talent. So too was Rohit Sharma’s easy-on-the-eye 101. The West Indies also had three centu...
Google rolls out new Gemini AI model but restricts access over safety concerns
Tech company releases Gemini 4 Argon only to a vetted group of cybersecurity experts to avoid misuse by hackersGoogle on Wednesday said it would withhold its most powerful artificial intelligence model from the public f...
Iraqi PM sets June 30 deadline for pro-Iran factions to disarm
The Iraqi government believes the withdrawal of coalition forces will deprive the armed factions, many of which are backed by Iran, of the excuse they have used to retain their arsenal.