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Finance
Put options explained: How trading puts pays off and when it doesn't
World
What to know about the US primary election in Minnesota
Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.
World
‘A lazy cop’: Maryland police officer allegedly faked traffic stops to avoid service calls
Baltimore officer Dequwan Houchins, 30, indicted for allegedly making false traffic stop reports for monthsA Baltimore, Maryland, police off
Sport
Why do teams choose not to disclose transfer fees?
Our Ask Me Anything team explain why some player transfer fees are undisclosed, plus more of your transfer window questions.
World
Philippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks
Philippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks
World
Late snow blankets parts of southern Africa as winter nears its end
Late-season snow hits South Africa and Lesotho as the Northern Hemisphere swelters in heat and wildfires.
World
Hockey World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, India vs Pakistan
Pools, format, match schedule, timings, India vs Pakistan history and more before 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
World
Iran, US set new conditions during Hormuz talks: What does this mean?
Oil prices surge as talks stall over competing demands, hampering prospects for reopening crucial strait.
World
Driver who broke the sound barrier to attempt another land speed record in Utah
British driver Andy Green will try to beat his own record, set 20 years ago, with a hydrogen-powered carThe first – and only – person to bre
World
Colombia reels after major earthquake kills at least 130 | First Thing
Buildings collapse and more than 470 people hurt in 7.4-magnitude quake. Plus, in such a vast universe why is there no sign of aliens?Don’t
Finance
AI agent hacks gym to get its user a spot in pilates class
The incident is being seen as the latest example of the AI tools going to any lengths to complete their tasks.
Science
Dogs can tell fear from sadness — and scientists saw it in their brains
Dogs may understand our emotions more deeply than scientists realized. Brain scans show that happy human faces activate regions in dogs link
World
Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid security fears
Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fears
World
What to watch in Wisconsin’s high-stakes primary
US Democrats face another test after Michigan as voters choose nominees for governor and Congress.
World
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
Culture
Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'
The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.
World
‘New level of danger’: Drone incidents scare Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war
After a drone crashes in Germany, fears of suspected Russian operations rise across Europe.
World
Future of southern Lebanon peacekeeping uncertain ahead of UNIFIL phase-out
Future peacekeeping missions may shrink significantly, risking security gaps, as political solutions remain elusive.
Science
‘Real mummy’s curse’: health warning over growing trade in mummified human remains
Academic paper says often illicit trade exposes enthusiasts – and postal workers handling items – to serious risksA growing global trade in
Science
MIT neuroscientists discover the brain can reason without words
MIT neuroscientists have found striking evidence that language and logical reasoning are powered by separate systems in the brain. Even peop
Culture
Shabazz Palaces Readying New Album It’s a Style Sport
Ishmael Butler introduces his new LP with “Ahh World (I Won the Alpha Bet)”
Science
“Cannot be explained” – New super steel stuns scientists
Scientists have created an unusually corrosion-resistant stainless steel that could replace costly titanium components used to produce green
Education
An HBCU has banned durags and bonnets. That reinforces anti-Blackness | AD Carson
Tuskegee University’s dress code is a marker of a harmful politics of respectability. In my academic career, it’s become all too familiarIn
Sport
Chelsea face Sociedad in Champions League qualifying
Chelsea will face Spanish side Real Sociedad in the Women's Champions League third qualifying round, with the first leg of the tie on 26 Aug
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