News for October 1, 2025

AI is dreaming up millions of new materials. Are they any good?

Nature.com
Critics slammed attempts by Google, Microsoft and Meta to speed up materials discovery. But behind the hype, there is progress.
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A new paradigm for outer membrane protein biogenesis in the Bacteroidota

Nature.com
Structural and biochemical studies of the β-barrel-assembly machinery from Flavobacterium johnsoniae reveal a subunit composition and assembly that are distinct from those of the canonical Escherichia coli complex.
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End GDP mania: how the world should really measure prosperity

Nature.com
The obsession with economic output as a measure of human development puts sustainability on the back burner. Researchers can now help to devise better indicators.
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Fifty Years of the Shadow Open Market Committee Combines History with Lessons for Future Central Banking

Hoover.org
A new book chronicles the history of a group of outsiders who’ve evaluated and sometimes criticized the activities of the US Federal Reserve over the past fifty years. It also generates useful discussion about monetary policy as central banks work to curb per…
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DNA circuits store data — with heat as their power source

Nature.com
DNA computers can use biological material to perform mathematical functions and store information, but their power sources have been fragile. Researchers now say they’ve developed a reliable source: heat.
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Polygenic and developmental profiles of autism differ by age at diagnosis

Nature.com
A study of several longitudinal birth cohorts and cross-sectional cohorts finds only moderate overlap in genetic variants between autism that is diagnosed earlier and that diagnosed later, so they may represent aetiologically different conditions.
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Autoimmune response to C9orf72 protein in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Nature.com
An analysis of T cell responses in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis shows that the C9orf72 antigen is a key target of autoimmune responses in the disease, and identifies C9orf72 epitopes that are recognized.
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Features of autism can affect age of diagnosis – and so can genes

Nature.com
The age at which a person is diagnosed with autism can be partly explained by genetic factors.
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Mosaic anatomy in an early fossil squamate

Nature.com
Breugnathair elgolensis gen. et sp. nov., an early squamate identified from a newly discovered Middle Jurassic skeleton on the Isle of Skye, provides new evidence on the origins of snakes.
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Uniting Africa’s longitudinal cohorts

Nature.com
The continent has many ongoing health studies across different countries, cultures and methodologies – this initiative aims to bring them together.
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Conventional versus pump-controlled retrograde trial off (PCRTO) weaning in V-A ECMO: exploring feasibility, physiological insights and benefits

Biomedcentral.com
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Sheffield Showdown: Eddie Hearn Backs Dave Allen to Upset Arslanbek Makhmudov and Punch Ticket to Deontay Wilder

Boxingnews24.com
Eddie Hearn is amped up about his fighter, Dave Allen, going into his heavyweight clash in the → read article Sheffield Showdown: Eddie Hearn Backs Dave Allen to Upset Arslanbek Makhmudov and Punch Ticket to Deontay Wilder @ Boxing News 24
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Meta will listen into AI conversations to personalize ads

Theregister.com
Religion, race, health and other dicey topics supposedly exempt Meta, having committed hundreds of billions to AI infrastructure and talent, says it will start using people’s conversations and interactions with its AI services to create personalized content a…
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Shark just launched two new gadgets designed to suck the gunk from your face and leave you glowing

TechRadar
The FacialPro Glow kit uses special formulas, a suction nozzle, and hot/cold plates to make your skin look good as new.
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100 households on sale due to threats? Yu Menglong’s death engulfs fear among residents of apartment complex after Chinese actor’s fatal fall

The Times of India
Yu Menglong’s death from an alleged accidental fall due to intoxication is shrouded in suspicion. Residents near the incident are selling homes and refusing to speak up, fueling theories of coercion. The Chinese actor’s death was allegedly orchestrated by 15 …
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UK Conservative Party Vows to Scrap the Climate Change Act

Financial Post
The UK’s opposition Conservative Party plans to scrap the Climate Change Act if it returns to power, the latest indication that the longstanding political consensus on climate action in Britain has shattered.
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How to choose an age verification VPN

TechRadar
With age verification laws rolling out worldwide, lots of people are turning to VPNs to boost their online privacy. Here’s how to pick a trustworthy VPN.
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Meta Plans To Sell Targeted Ads Based On Data In Your AI Chats

Slashdot.org
Meta will begin using data from AI chatbot conversations and other AI-powered products to fuel targeted advertising across Facebook and Instagram, with no way to opt out. The policy change, effective December 16, excludes users in South Korea, the UK, and the…
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5 Early, Speech-Related Signs You're at Risk of Alzheimer's

ScienceAlert
Ten million people are diagnosed with dementia worldwide each year – that’s more than ever.
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Guardiola has 'nothing to say' to referee after late Monaco penalty

BBC News
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he has “nothing to say” to the referee after the official awarded a penalty to Monaco late on in their 2-2 draw in the Champions League.
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War for Ukraine Day 1,315: A Brief Wednesday Night Update

Balloon-juice.com
Tonight is the beginning of Yom Kippur, so just a brief update running down the basics. If there’s no update tomorrow night, it means I was not inscribed in the Book of Life for another year. You Must Not Read From The Book No GIFfrom You Must Not Read From T…
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Should I use olive oil for frying? How to choose the right cooking oil

BBC News
The choice of oils to cook with can be overwhelming. Here is what to use for frying, drizzling and general cooking.
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Helen Garner's 'candid, pacey' diaries up for $100k international prize

ABC News (AU)
This year, Helen Garner has been in Dua Lipa’s book club and the SATC spin-off. Now she’s in the running for the Baillie Gifford Prize for non-fiction.
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Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

BBC News
As islands brace for this year’s big storms, many homes don’t have household insurance.
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Here’s the shortlist for the 2025 Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction.

Lithub.com
Today, the Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction, which recognizes excellence in Nonfiction from authors of any nationality published in English in the UK, announced their 2025 shortlist, six books whittled down from 350 published between November 2024 and Oct…
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'I won £65,000 at an employment tribunal – but I've yet to see a penny'

BBC News
A BBC investigation reveals thousands of workers are still missing out on tribunal payouts.
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Boost to jobs and military capability with new defence equipment system

Www.gov.uk
New £320 million contract for a platform to revolutionise how the Armed Forces manage and maintain defence equipment to help the military make better decisions faster will create 100 new highly-skilled UK jobs.
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How to use poetry in the workplace

Lse.ac.uk
Researchers use poetry to understand workers’ personal and emotional workplace experiences and the managerial practices that underlie them. The post How to use poetry in the workplace first appeared on LSE Business Review.
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Channel 4 Dating Show ‘Don’t Get Catfished’ Lands Second Season Ahead Of Launch

Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: Don’t Get Catfished, Channel 4’s latest digital dating series, has landed a second season ahead of Season 1’s launch today. The move is unusual for a show ordered for Channel 4.0, UK network Channel 4’s youth-skewing online channel. The Bakers Doze…
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Kemi Badenoch pledges to scrap UK climate law

POLITICO.eu
Kemi Badenoch’s Conservative Party has pledged to ditch the U.K.’s flagship climate law if they get back into government, in the latest signal that the party is firmly walking back on net zero commitments.
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What's on? TV and streaming tips for Thursday

RTE
An intimate documentary portrait of Irish dancer and choreographer Breandán de Gallaí, gripping true crime drama The Hack, new Netflix comedy series Dudes and an emotional instalment of Home Rescue: The Big Fix are among today’s TV highlights.
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Rivian coming to the UK – could Australia be next?

Drive.com.au
After launching with full-sized pick-up trucks and SUVs, Rivian is ready to roll out a smaller SUV with greater global appeal.
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Dems’ shutdown contradictions, Chicago’s vile teachers union and other commentary

New York Post
Democrats “are selling two conflicting messages” to justify their refusal to fund the government and keep it running, observes Dan McLaughlin at The Telegraph.
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Why 'brilliant' Elanga was Newcastle's best player against Union SG

BBC News
Champions League pundit Nicky Butt says Newcastle’s Anthony Elanga has “matured over the last 18 months” by improving his “final ball” to become a “fantastic” footballer after his impressive performance against Union Saint-Gilloise.
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Here are 9 foods you didn't know you could cook in an air fryer – but you really should

TechRadar
These air fryer foods are worth a try and the results may well surprise you – in a good way.
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How Odegaard makes Arsenal tick – analysis

BBC News
Champions League pundit Nicky Butt discusses Martin Odegaard’s performance in Arsenal’s victory over Olympiakos in the Champions League.
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Man City defending 'lazy & stupid' for late Monaco penalty

BBC News
Champions League pundit Nicky Butt says Monaco’s late penalty against Manchester City was a result of “lazy defending” from the 2023 Champions, as they had to settle for a draw.
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Israeli Forces Spark Global Outrage by Intercepting Sumud Flotilla Off Gaza Coast

Common Dreams
This is a developing story… Please check back for updates…Israel intercepted multiple boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla seeking to bring humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip late Wednesday, generating outrage and displays of solidarity from across the globe.…
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Verdict: 'Calmer' Arsenal in better place than Liverpool after contrasting CL results

Sky Sports
Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Sam Blitz to react to Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Olympiacos in the Champions League and they feel the Gunners are in a better position than title rivals Liverpool heading into a big weekend in the Premier League.
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Verdict: ‘Calmer’ Arsenal in a better place than Liverpool after contrasting UCL results

Sky Sports
Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Sam Blitz to react to Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Olympiakos in the Champions League and feel the Gunners are in a better position than title rivals Liverpool heading into a big weekend in the Premier League.
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Telegram Founder Claims Near-Fatal Poisoning After Refusing Russia’s Demands

BeInCrypto
TON founder Pavel Durov says Russia tried to poison him in 2018 after Telegram refused encryption key demands.
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Tesla Pi Phone vs Apple iPhone — Is Elon Musk About to Spark a Smartphone War?

International Business Times
Is the Tesla Pi Phone real or just hype? We compare Elon Musk’s rumoured device with Apple’s iPhone to see if a smartphone war is coming.
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New Casio Edifice watch with leather strap on the way

Notebookcheck.net
Casio has listed the Edifice EFB-730L-7AV watch on its international website. This version has a leather band and is set to launch alongside two other variants with metal straps. The analog timepiece features a 3-6-9 inset dial layout, with two of these indic…
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Where will a tourist tax be introduced in Scotland?

BBC News
From this week anyone booking an overnight stay in Edinburgh next July will have to pay the visitor levy.
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Dutch Gas Security Faces Hard Truths Amid Rising Risks

OilPrice.com
The role of natural gas in the energy mix of the Netherlands, and also Northwest Europe, is far from over; in fact, the opposite may be true. After years of promoting the removal of natural gas as an energy source, the Dutch government and the EU are once aga…
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"It's a band I think I have a lot in common with": Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard is working on a movie about The Replacements

Louder
Actor and musician Finn Wolfhard released his debut solo album Happy Birthday earlier this year
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The Diplomat Season 3 Release Date: Netflix’s political drama cast, plot, episode count and Season 4 production, filming locations and release date

The Times of India
The Diplomat Season 3 release date is set for October 16, 2025. Netflix’s political drama returns with an eight-episode season featuring Keri Russell, Allison Janney, and Bradley Whitford in new roles.
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Impressive Dortmund score four in victory against Bilbao

BBC News
Borussia Dortmund maintain their unbeaten start to the Champions League season with a 4-1 victory against Athletic Bilbao at Westfalenstadion.
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Portsmouth 2-2 Watford

Sky Sports
Highlights from Portsmouth against Watford in the Sky Bet Championship.
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Public Health ‘Experts’ Want To Legitimize A Barbaric Practice In The Name Of Multiculturalism

The Daily Wire
It would be extraordinarily time-consuming, if not impossible, to even attempt to list all of the ways that Christianity is responsible for the creation and development of Western civilization as we know it. Christianity is why the West is literate. It’…
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PSV earn point thanks to Saibari leveller at Leverkusen

BBC News
PSV come from behind thanks to Ismael Saibari’s strike to earn a draw away at Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
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Teaser Trailer for 'The Death of Bunny Munro' Series with Matt Smith

First Showing
“You’ve got to sell them the dream.” “What’s the dream?” “Me.” Sky TV has revealed their teaser trailer for a thriller series titled The Death of Bunny Munro, ready to watch streaming in the UK this November. No US release is set yet – expected sometime next …
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Online learning developments in UK higher education

Neilmosley.com
Neil Mosley, Neil Mosley Consulting Services, Oct 01, 2025 This update has a couple longer items up top and a bunch of shorter items in the tail. The top item concerns the publication of a consultation on a new quality assessment system from the Offi…
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'Conservation Giant': World Reacts To Jane Goodall's Death

International Business Times
World leaders and environmental advocates paid tribute Wednesday to renowned British chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall after she died at the age of 91.
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Villareal salvage point against Juventus with last-minute goal

BBC News
Renato Veiga’s 90th-minute equaliser for Villarreal denies Juventus victory in the Champions League at the Estadio de la Ceramica.
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‘Conservation giant’: World reacts to Jane Goodall’s death

Digital Journal
World leaders and environmental advocates paid tribute Wednesday to renowned British chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall after she died at the age of 91.  Here’s how her death has been received: – ‘Forever celebrated’ – “Jane Goodall’s legacy will be forever celeb…
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Hojlund scores brace as Napoli beat Sporting Lisbon

BBC News
Rasmus Hojlund and Kevin De Bruyne combine twice as Napoli overcome Sporting Lisbon to secure their first Champions League win of the season.
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Refugees to face longer route to UK settlement rights

BBC News
Details of the new conditions refugees will have to meet are to be set out later in the autumn.
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UK to reform asylum offer to reduce the pull factor for small boat crossings

Www.gov.uk
Migrants granted asylum in the UK will no longer be automatically given settlement and family reunion rights, under landmark policy changes outlined by the Prime Minister today.
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Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11 and A11+ budget tablets with 8.7 inch and 11 inch displays

Liliputing
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 is a budget Android tablet with an 8.7 inch display, a MediaTek Helio G99 processor. After the tablet quietly showed up on Samsung’s United Arab Emirates website last month, this week Samsung officially introduced the tablet and sta…
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Waterproof Pants or Trousers Make Gardening Better

Gardenrant.com
I would guess that most intrepid gardeners don’t mind getting wet during the heat of the summer. Whether I am actively being rained upon, or down in the beds weeding with wet knees & a wet bum, ‘summer soaked’ doesn’t bother me.  This could have something to …
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City held by Monaco after late Dier penalty

BBC News
Eric Dier scores a 90th minute penalty for Monaco as Manchester City are held to a draw in the Champions League.
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Report: Israeli Navy Intercepts Greta Thunberg’s Hamas-Linked Gaza Flotilla

Legalinsurrection.com
Hamas front group behind Greta Thunberg’s flotilla, documents recovered from Gaza show. The post Report: Israeli Navy Intercepts Greta Thunberg’s Hamas-Linked Gaza Flotilla first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
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Meta Will Soon Serve You Targeted Ads Based on Your AI Chats

Android Headlines
Meta will start showing targeted ads in Facebook and Instagram based on your chats with Meta AI. This will take effect on December 7th
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Late Dier penalty helps Monaco snatch draw against Man City

BBC News
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier wins a dramatic late penalty before converting to seal a 2-2 draw for Monaco against Manchester City in the Champions League.
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PM meeting with Prime Minister Støre  of Norway: 1 October 2025

Www.gov.uk
The Prime Minister met Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway in Copenhagen this evening ahead of the European Political Community summit tomorrow.
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Martinelli and Saka lead Arsenal to victory against Olympiakos

BBC News
Goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka help Arsenal continue their perfect start to the Champions League season as the Gunners secure a 2-0 victory against Olympiakos.
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Jaland Lowe listed in ranking of the most impactful college basketball transfers

A Sea Of Blue
The UK Basketball point guard makes another impact transfer list.
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The most valuable unicorn startups in October 2025

Digital Journal
The research shows that Elon Musk’s SpaceX is the world’s most valuable private company, reaching a valuation of $400 billion. The post The most valuable unicorn startups in October 2025 appeared first on Digital Journal.
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Ramos late goal gives PSG victory over Barcelona

BBC News
Goncalo Ramos scores an injury-time winner as Paris St-Germain win at Barcelona in a meeting of two of the Champions League favourites.
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Video Breast Cancer Awareness Month marks 40 years

ABC News
Dr. Alpa Patel from the American Cancer Society joins “GMA” to reflect on four decades of raising awareness and advancing the fight against breast cancer.
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No 'golden ticket' for refugees as Starmer to cut family reunion and settlement rights

Sky.com
Refugees granted asylum in the UK will no longer be automatically given settlement and family reunion rights, Sir Keir Starmer will announce.
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Tottenham fight back to salvage draw against Bodo/Glimt

BBC News
Tottenham avoid a big upset in the Champions League as they fight back from two goals down to rescue a draw at Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt.
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Atalanta stage late fightback to beat Club Brugge

BBC News
Atalanta score two late goals, including an 87th minute winner, as they come from behind to beat Club Brugge and secure their first win of this season’s Champions League.
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Mbappe scores hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Kairat

BBC News
Kylian Mbappe scores a hat-trick and reaches 60 Champions League goals as Real Madrid thrash Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan.
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Griezmann hits 200-goal milestone as Atletico thump Frankfurt

BBC News
Antoine Griezmann scores his 200th goal for Atletico Madrid as they thrash Eintracht Frankfurt for their first Champions League win of the season.
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Chelsea edge past Benfica on Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge

BBC News
Jose Mourinho’s latest return to Stamford Bridge ends in frustration as Chelsea secure a narrow Champions League victory over his new club Benfica thanks to Richard Rios’ first-half own goal.
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Liverpool suffer back-to-back defeats after losing at Galatasaray

BBC News
After losing to Crystal Palace in the Premier League, Liverpool suffered a second successive defeat as they were beaten by Galatasaray in the Champions League, losing 1-0 in Istanbul.
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