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Australia 30-14 Fiji: Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final – as it happened
Australia have reached their fifth successive Women's Rugby League World Cup final as they seek a fourth consecutive title - but they were made to wo…
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Science
A 24-hour fast triggers a surprising repair response in the gut
The preclinical findings could pave the way for new treatments that protect healthy tissue during cancer therapy, potentially without requiring patie…
Politics
Who’s who at Cop31: key players at the climate talks
Hosting Cop was a key pledge from Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese in 2021, while in opposition, before his successful election campaign.
Science
MIT scientists turn immune cells into cancer killers inside the body
MIT scientists have developed nanoparticles that reprogram immune cells directly inside the body to attack cancer and harmful immune cells, eliminati…
World
Khawaja: I haven't 'thrown anyone under the bus' with 'Sandpapergate' claims
Usman Khawaja insists he has not "thrown anyone under the bus" after excerpts from his autobiography claimed the entire Australia team were aware of…
Health
‘What is this emotion telling me?’ How anger, fear and jealousy can point the way to a better life
Obviously, I could have brainstormed alternatives, from going for a run outside or taking an online class to – simple plan – joining one of the five…
Entertainment
‘I’ve seen people in my neighbourhood pulled out of their cars’: Ava DuVernay on the cruelty and brutality of Trump’s America
I live in Los Angeles, and I’ve seen people in my neighbourhood pulled out of their cars.
World
Briton among six dead after gunman opens fire in Kraków market square
The suspect, a 25-year-old Polish citizen, opened fire with an automatic weapon in the city’s main square at about 3pm on Saturday before being appre…
AI & Tech
STAT+: Why the latest heart drug failures should make us all more skeptical of AI hype
One study showed that a Novartis drug, pelacarsen, had no effect on the rate of heart attacks and strokes despite lowering a substance in the blood c…
World
Trump says he asked Dana White, UFC boss, to be his new White House press secretary
UPDATED: Donald Trump says he has offered the job of White House press secretary to UFC President and CEO Dana White, “a violent Fighter and Warrior,…
Business
‘Free grand piano’: the scam playing on music lovers’ heartstrings
Emails claim to come from a woman whose husband has died – but the offer isn’t what it seems An email pops up in your inbox: a woman whose husband ha…
Sports
Billam-Smith stopped as Clarke repeats amateur win
Former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith is knocked down and stopped for the first time in his professional career as Chev Clarke wins…
AI & Tech
Hot fridges, a fake nuclear alert and a $6bn heist: are we in the foothills of a hacking epidemic?
The defrost light on refrigeration unit 2 was on, and the panel reading was 150C.
Entertainment
Druski Serves Elizabeth Holmes Whiteface In ‘Dru Can See Everything’ Sketch During ‘SNL’ Debut
Shortly after joking that he couldn’t promise Saturday Night Live he’d do “no whiteface,” Druski channeled Elizabeth Holmes.
Science
APOD: 2026 November 8 – Major Fireball Meteor
Sightings of this major fireball meteor were widely reported in European skies, making it one of the most reported fireball events ever for planet Ea…
Entertainment
Emma Stone Ambushes Druski’s ‘SNL’ Monologue in Adorable Fashion
When Druski was announced as a future host of “Saturday Night Live,” it was its most interesting move in quite some time.
Science
Scientists discover hidden brain changes linked to common sleep disorders
Scientists have discovered that sleep disorders are associated with structural changes in brain regions that control attention, decision-making, and…
Politics
NZ election 2026: New Zealand faces weeks of uncertainty with results ‘too close to call’
On preliminary results, the centre-right National party, led by the prime minister, Christopher Luxon, managed to secure enough seats to govern along…
Sports
FA Cup roundup: Charlie Savage gets one over dad Robbie as Reading thrash Peterborough
Charlie Savage scores his first goal of the season and puts in a man-of-the-match performance for Reading who knock out dad Robbie's Peterborough Uni…
World
Gunman kills six in Krakow, three more bodies found at his house
A chilling new discovery in Poland, where three bodies have reportedly been found inside the Krakow gunman's home.
Politics
Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
President Isaac Herzog has picked former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot, leader of an anti-Netanyahu alliance, to take the first shot at trying…
Health
Lowering blood pressure after stroke or with diabetes poses challenges, in research and practice
One small but diverse trial tested a common diuretic after a stroke, another looked at intensifying treatment to reach lower-than-standard post-strok…
Sports
Lando Norris claims F1 São Paulo GP pole as ‘crazy’ rain disrupts qualifying
Lando Norris claimed pole position after a hugely-challenging Sao Paulo Grand Prix qualifying in treacherous wet conditions, for a race that will see…
Sports
Martin Ødegaard extends Arsenal lead at top with winner to break Hull resistance
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard scores the winner as his side beat Hull City to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
World
France braces for more nationwide protests as Yellow Vests urge 'mass disobedience'
French unions and student groups are set to take to the streets for another day of protests on Saturday, while the Yellow Vests movement plans a sepa…
World
Paraguay’s impeached president charged over bank collapse
Paraguay’s impeached president Santiago Pena was on Saturday charged over his business links to a major online bank whose sudden collapse has locked…
Business
‘Very strange, very sad’: Paraguay bank collapse fells a presidency and leaves millions broke
Santiago Peña charged over alleged role in crisis as prosecutors request he be placed in preventive custody Pedro Volpe had just woken up last Tuesda…
World
ANC faces bruising defeat in South African local elections with 80% of ballots counted
Near-final results show South Africa's once dominant ANC will see its lowest-ever vote percentage.
Health
STAT+: BIO joins the legal fight against Medicare pilot that ties drug prices to peer countries
WASHINGTON — The Biotechnology Innovation Organization is joining the legal fight against the Trump administration’s pilot program aimed at aligning…
World
France investigating if bogus bomb threats against airlines linked to 'foreign powers'
French prosecutors are investigating a series of fake bomb threats that targeted commercial flights in Europe this week, including trying to establis…
AI & Tech
The US let Nvidia sell chips to an empty office in China
Concerns are being raised that neither the Commerce Department nor Nvidia are doing their due diligence when it comes to vetting Chinese firms cleare…
Business
Five European leaders call for closer EU-UK ties ahead of Brussels summit
Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark say cooperation on clean energy will benefit both sides Five European leaders have called for c…
Politics
Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming chief of staff, pledges ‘total devotion’ to the president
Following historic Republican losses in the midterm elections, Donald Trump has replaced his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, with her deputy Stephen Mil…
Health
STAT+: Failure of Novartis Lp(a) drug raises questions about cardiovascular strategy
CHICAGO — Lipoprotein(a), a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease carried by 1 in 5 people, is the target of novel therapies trying to cut d…
Business
The Trump administration wants underwater datacenters. One Great Lakes non-profit is already preparing
Two underwater datacenters are already in operation off the coast of China, and recent reports suggest that the Trump administration is considering p…
Entertainment
Bad blood? Knicks defend Taylor Swift after players accuse her of being ‘fake fan’
The Knicks released a statement on Friday defending Swift after Tyler Kolek and Miles McBride questioned whether the pop superstar was a genuine supp…
AI & Tech
OpenAI valued at $1.25 trillion, as rival Anthropic nears its IPO
OpenAI is now valued at $1.25 trillion in a new round of funding that has raised another $11 billion, according to Bloomberg.
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