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World

Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the lesser-known side of the 18th arrondissement

Join us as we explore the lesser-known side of the 18th arrondissement.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:30 AM UTC
Science

Less than 42 minutes of bright daylight linked to higher dementia risk

Remarkably, getting less than 42 minutes of bright daylight daily was a stronger predictor of dementia than six established risk factors.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:30 AM UTC
Business

You can’t rely on the S&P 500 as much as you may think

The index’s weakness may surprise a generation of investors raised on the cult of “stocks always go up.”

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:30 AM UTC
Entertainment

Tahmima Anam’s New Novel ‘Good Books’ Being Adapted for TV With Pacesetter, Kudos and ‘Emily in Paris’ Writer (EXCLUSIVE)

The next novel by Tahmima Anam, the author of acclaimed and award-winning books “A Golden Age” and “The Good Muslim,” is being adapted for TV, Variety has learned.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:30 AM UTC
Business

Merck tops quarterly estimates, hikes profit outlook as new Keytruda form shows strength

Merck's immunotherapy Keytruda, including a newer injectable form of the drug, showed stronger-than-expected sales.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:24 AM UTC
Sports

'Amazing innings!' - Duckett stars for England with marvellous 167!

Take a look at the best bits from Ben Duckett's impressive 167 haul against Sri Lanka during the ODI tri-series.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:23 AM UTC
Business

U.S. worker job engagement hits lowest level since 2011, new Gallup poll finds

Gallup finds U.S.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:16 AM UTC
Entertainment

Russell Brand’s Wife Calls Him an ‘Amazing Husband’ at Rape Trial: ‘I Feel Very Seen by Him’

Russell Brand’s wife has told a court that the Despicable Me star was a caring and considerate lover during the period in which he has been accused of rape.

2 sources1 min readUpdated 11:15 AM UTC
Science

Scientists discover that cranberry juice may help fight tooth decay

Cranberry juice may offer an unexpected benefit beyond its reputation for helping prevent urinary tract infections: protecting teeth from decay.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:12 AM UTC
World

Spain begins mourning period after train crash as search continues for victims in wreckage

The trains – one from Spain’s state-owned Renfe and the other from the private rail company Iryo – were heading from Madrid on Wednesday to the southern region of Andalu…

4 sources1 min readUpdated 11:11 AM UTC
Business

The Fed held off on a rate hike. Today’s GDP and inflation reports could make waiting harder.

Strong growth and persistent price pressures could strengthen the case for an interest-rate increase in December.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:11 AM UTC
AI & Tech

Samsung Electronics earned nearly as much as Microsoft and Alphabet combined. What the Korean giant is now saying about the memory-chip outlook.

Samsung Electronics just posted a quarter that no other tech company has ever seen.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:09 AM UTC
World

Audio reveals exchanges between control centre and drivers before deadly Spain train crash

The recordings appear to show one high-speed train was given clearance to move even though another up ahead had stalled.

2 sources1 min readUpdated 11:07 AM UTC
Sports

'Hungrier than ever' - Paul to return on 24 December

Jake Paul returns to the ring for the first time since losing to Anthony Joshua against a yet to be confirmed opponent on 24 December.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:06 AM UTC
Politics

Can the UK afford more help with the cost of living?

Labour party aims to help households and sustain growth as inflation and debt costs limit its options.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:04 AM UTC
AI & Tech

The Kindle Accessories I Never Want to Read Without (2026)

Looking to better protect your Kindle or add a little personality to your favorite e-reader?

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:03 AM UTC
AI & Tech

Computerized clairvoyance: psychics push back against AI-generated readings

Human practitioners warn computer-generated offerings lack the empathy and connection central to divination “This journey isn’t just about algorithms or data,” an AI psy…

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:00 AM UTC
AI & Tech

Night Plane review – join the jumbo jet to hell in this indie horror head trip

Now, we have Night Plane, in which you take on the role of a flight attendant on a jumbo jet to hell.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:00 AM UTC
Science

SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency

"NASA desperately needs SpaceX, and SpaceX knows it, and Elon knows it."

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:00 AM UTC
Sports

McDermott: England face 'unique task' to progress and can't get distracted

Brian McDermott has warned his England side not to chase the points as they look to keep their slim Rugby League World Cup hopes alive with a big win against Papua New G…

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:00 AM UTC
Sports

Jake Paul to make boxing return on Christmas Eve

Jake Paul is set to make his return to the ring on Christmas Eve in Dubai with his opponent to be revealed.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:00 AM UTC
Sports

TelevisaUnivision Q3 Buoyed by World Cup in Mexico, Streaming Revenue

Spanish-language broadcasting giant TelevisaUnivision said third-quarter revenue was boosted by telecasts of the FIFA World Cup in Mexico and Latin America and continued…

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:00 AM UTC
Entertainment

‘The Cube’ Creator Adam Adler Joins Channel 4’s Production Biz As Creative Director

Dillistone has snapped up The Cube creator Adam Adler as Creative Director and he will lead on the creation of new shows for the nascent unit.

1 source1 min readUpdated 11:00 AM UTC
Sports

England boss McDermott urges patience in PNG points chase

England boss Brian McDermott has urged his players not to panic as they chase points against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday in a bid to keep alive their Rugby…

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:57 AM UTC
World

REPLAY: French anti-terrorism prosecutor gives press conference on racist attack

The French anti-terrorism prosecutor, Olivier Christen, gave a press conference on Thursday about the recent racist terrorist attack that killed one man and wounded five…

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:56 AM UTC
Politics

Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?

The BBC spoke to voters across the US about their biggest electoral priorities when casting their ballots.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:52 AM UTC
Health

Concern over cut to young people's mental health crisis scheme

The Card Before You Leave scheme ensures young people experiencing a mental health crisis who present at a hospital's emergency department are given a written appointmen…

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:45 AM UTC
Sports

'I'm embarrassed' - Harrogate boss after 3-0 defeat by nine-man Carlisle

Carlisle boss Rob Elliot praises his nine-man side after their "incredible" win over Harrogate.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:45 AM UTC
AI & Tech

An AI Breakthrough Has Made Decades of Computer Science Research ‘Irrelevant’

Anthropic and OpenAI say they’ve disproved a key tenet of computer science.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:45 AM UTC
Sports

Rybakina secures year-end number one ranking

Elena Rybakina secures the year-end women's singles number one spot by beating Yulia Putintseva in the last 16 of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:38 AM UTC
Science

Astronauts step out of the ISS for spacewalk – watch live

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk perform spacewalk to install and deploy an International Space Station Roll-Out Solar A…

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:37 AM UTC
Sports

Scots women lose before men's side take on Germany

Scotland women sustain their first defeat at the European Curling Championships in Ostrava in the Czech Republic, with the men's side set to take on Germany next.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:36 AM UTC
Entertainment

Sadie Sink and Maya Hawke Star in Hand-Drawn Prada Campaign by Legendary Disney Animator John Pomeroy

Those methods may come with steeper production costs but are proving worthwhile for brands like Prada, whose new hand-drawn holiday campaign has drawn widespread praise…

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:35 AM UTC
Politics

From election defeat to Miami: What to know about Brazil's Bolsonaro's dramatic departure to the US

FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Philip Turle explains what you need to know about the election and Bolsonaro’s departure.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:33 AM UTC
Business

Lloyds executive criticises Healey for linking bank tax rises to energy bill support

Lloyds’s chief financial officer, William Chalmers, acknowledged that the economic environment was “challenging” but said the government should not seek to ease pressure…

2 sources1 min readUpdated 10:31 AM UTC
Sports

Sir Harry? Kane responds to knighthood talk after Ballon d'Or win

Harry Kane would be "massively proud" to be knighted, but admits it would be "weird" to have everyone calling him Sir.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:31 AM UTC
AI & Tech

Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED TV: Midrange Quality, Upscale Color Accuracy

The Hisense UR8 RGB MiniLED is more affordable than competitors and offers exceptional color accuracy, but is otherwise just OK.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:30 AM UTC
AI & Tech

A Hacker Targeted High-Stakes Poker Players With Malware That Exposed Their Cards

Illicit software on the computers of some of the world’s best online poker players allowed the accused cheater to see what cards were in the victims’ hands—and trounce t…

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:30 AM UTC
World

Passengers stranded in Cambodia after cruise halted due to high fuel costs

Around 200 passengers who paid to live on a cruise ship while travelling the world were abruptly left in Cambodia after the company ran out of money.

3 sources1 min readUpdated 10:25 AM UTC
Politics

Trump demands Alaska candidates be removed over alleged ballot scheme

A New York Times investigation links Democratic operatives to a namesake candidate in Alaska’s Senate race.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:22 AM UTC
AI & Tech

I Did Push-Ups With Snap’s Chunky AR Glasses

They fit better than they look and stay put when you move, but Snap’s $2,195 Specs still feel like a developer prototype in search of a purpose.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:15 AM UTC
Entertainment

Aliens, Dinosaurs and a Father’s Death: ‘Kefi’ Director Saito Kisin Brings a Surreal Take on Grief to Tokyo

Likely the strangest entry at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, the surreal “Kefi,” the debut feature by cinematographer Saito Kisin, mixes multiple short s…

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:13 AM UTC
AI & Tech

We urgently need to monitor AI agents’ actions in real time

Around the same time, another OpenAI agent accessed private files from an Australian government website.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:11 AM UTC
Politics

Democratic lawmakers decry Osha’s push to roll back worker respiratory protections

Elizabeth Warren and others joined by unions and industry experts in warning against the weakening of regulations The senator Elizabeth Warren, the congresswoman Ilhan O…

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:00 AM UTC
AI & Tech

Despite the teething issues, Dyson’s Camerajet toothbrush packs in a lot of clever tech – but is it worth £420?

Unlike high-end brushes from Oral-B or Philips Sonicare, where the “recommended” in “recommended retail price” is doing a heroic amount of heavy lifting given the freque…

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:00 AM UTC
Politics

A Plan for Two Dans: How Democrats Manipulated Alaska’s Ballot

An investigation by The New York Times looked at how two people named Dan Sullivan ended up on the ballot for the Senate.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:00 AM UTC
AI & Tech

AI has come for Arizona’s water

Inside, engineers create the force behind our phones and computers and appliances, our streaming services and search engines and chatbots and vibe-coded apps and website…

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:00 AM UTC
Sports

Scottish Premiership: McInnes booed in Rangers draw at Hearts, Celtic held at home

Derek McInnes returns to Tynecastle for 2-2 draw Martin O’Neill ‘disappointed’ by Dundee United result Olwethu Makhanya scored a late equaliser as Rangers earned a 2-2 d…

2 sources1 min readUpdated 10:00 AM UTC
AI & Tech

I Gave My Blood to the AI Death Clock

Death Clock promises to predict when you’re going to die and help you extend your time on Earth.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:00 AM UTC
AI & Tech

Reencle Essential Review: Same Scraps, Lower Price

Reencle has made your favorite kitchen composter cheaper—with a few compromises.

1 source1 min readUpdated 10:00 AM UTC