News for August 9, 2025

Hike the ancient route to Delphi once believed to be the center of the world

National Geographic
In the Amfissa Valley, an ancient footpath winds through thousand-year-old olive groves to the ancient ruins of Delphi — and a haunting cave shrouded in legend and folklore.
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India's textile exports face uncertainty as companies shift production to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Africa

The Times of India
Facing potential tariffs, some Indian textile companies like Pearl Global Industries are shifting US-bound production to countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, where tariff structures are more favorable. This strategic move aims to maintain custom…
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Drinks that make you chill – do they really do what it says on the tin?

BBC News
The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.
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40 Infuriating ‘Tips’ That Left Servers Wondering Why They Even Showed Up

Pleated-jeans.com
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Vance and Lammy host Ukraine talks ahead of US-Russia summit

BBC News
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky rules out giving up land, as European security officials meet in the UK.
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What it means to be 'culturally' Irish in 2025 is complicated – as Ed Sheeran has shown

BBC News
Ed Sheeran grew up in England but described himself as ‘culturally Irish,’ prompting debate about what that really means
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LIV Golf Chicago: Dean Burmester Leading After Round 2, Team Leaderboard Is Tight

Fox Sports
Dean Burmester took control of LIV Golf Chicago on Saturday by shooting a spectacular 6-under 65 on a windy day at Bolingbrook Golf Club.
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It shocked the market but has China's DeepSeek changed AI?

BBC News
Some six months after DeepSeek shook Silicon Valley, is the Chinese AI chatbot still relevant?
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Making skills-based edu work for all

The Star Online
Inclusivity in all sectors is a must – and it is important that technical and vocational education and training (TVET) providers as well as industry leaders ensure opportunities are accessible to talents regardless of their gender, said the UK Minister of Sta…
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5 Rare Things That Sold for Shocking Prices at Auction

Yahoo Entertainment
From bizarre collectibles to historic artifacts, these 5 rare items shocked auction houses with sky-high prices. See what sold—and why.
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European Leaders Counter Putin's Ceasefire Proposal

Newser
Ukrainian and European leaders shut out of the upcoming presidential summit in Alaska held their own meeting on Saturday with US officials, in an effort to understand the American and Russian positions on peace talks and make their own clear. The session was …
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Vance in UK for high-stakes diplomacy day after Trump announces Putin meeting

ABC News
Vice President JD Vance met with EU allies and Ukrainian officials — less than a week President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet.
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Jerusalem protesters converge on PM Netanyahu's residence

BBC News
BBC correspondent Emir Nader speaks to demonstrators against PM Netanyahu’s plans for Gaza, including a former soldier who says he no longer supports the Israeli government.
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White House considering inviting Zelenskyy to Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska – reports

Sky.com
The White House is considering inviting Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, according to reports in the US.
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Foreign criminals to face deportation after sentencing under new plans

BBC News
Under the proposals, those who are given fixed-term sentences could be deported straight away and would be barred from re-entering the UK.
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Exclusive Video: 'Pedos Out' Protest Held by UK Locals After Migrant Arrested over Alleged Child Rape

Breitbart News
Police escorted ‘Stand Up to Racism’ activists away from a protest against migrant child rape to jeers of “pedos out” by Nuneaton locals. The post Exclusive Video: ‘Pedos Out’ Protest Held by UK Locals After Migrant Arrested over Alleged Child Rape appeared f…
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Hundreds arrested in London Palestine protest

BBC News
Hundreds of people have been arrested in London for protesting against the UK government’s decision to ban the group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. We hear from one of the protest organisers, who says the right to free speech is being undermine…
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What to Watch This Week: 40+ Premieres, Finales and More

TVLine
To help you anticipate and navigate all that television has to offer across broadcast, cable and streaming, TVLine offers daily, weekly and monthly What to Watch digests, as well as an overview of every new TV show premiering in 2025. This week, you’ll find 1…
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“I thought to myself that regardless of how long I have to live after this illness, I would spend it with my old band”: In praise of Nektar, the cult prog band who inspired Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris

Louder
Nektar are the prog connoisseur’s 70s prog band
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Young carer terrified at thought of leaving mum for uni

BBC News
Young carers say there is not enough awareness about how hard it can be to go to university.
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Zelenskyy calls for 'lasting peace', not 'pause in the killings', after officials meet in UK

ABC News (AU)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a meeting with European and US officials to discuss the ongoing war with Russia was constructive.
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Bairstow brilliant but Fire lose to Spirit – highlights

BBC News
Jonny Bairstow’s thunderous knock of 86 runs off 50 balls – including six sixes – is not enough, as London Spirit sqeeze out an eight-run win over Welsh Fire thanks to Australian David Warner’s unbeaten 70 from 45 balls in the Men’s Hundred at Sophia Gardens …
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Ukraine’s backers make counter-offer ahead of Alaska talks – WSJ

RT
Kiev and several of its backers have reportedly told US officials that only a “reciprocal” territory swap with Moscow is possible Read Full Article at RT.com
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US Inflation to Rise as Higher Tariffs Feed Through

Financial Post
US consumers probably experienced a slight pickup in underlying inflation in July as retailers gradually raised prices on a variety of items subject to higher import duties.
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Zelenskyy says no to territorial concessions: ‘Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier’

EURACTIV
“Any decisions against us, any decisions without Ukraine, are also decisions against peace,” he said
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Scientists Have Pioneered A Satellite Coating That Is Blacker Than Ever Before, And It’s Just What Stargazers Have Been Dreaming Of

Twistedsifter.com
This new ultra-black black coating might reduce interference once and for all.
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Chelsea v AC Milan – Line-ups, stats and preview

101 Great Goals
Chelsea and AC Milan conclude their pre-season campaigns with a glamour friendly at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
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London Police Arrest Hundreds Protesting Palestine Action Ban

Newser
London police arrested 365 people on Saturday after supporters of the recently banned group Palestine Action gathered in Parliament Square to protest the new law prohibiting public support for the organization. The demonstration drew more than 500 people, som…
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ROBB FLYNN of MACHINE HEAD Joins TRIVIUM At Bloodstock For BLACK SABBATH Cover In Honor Of OZZY OSBOURNE

Metal Injection.net
“All hail, Ozzy Osbourne!” The post ROBB FLYNN of MACHINE HEAD Joins TRIVIUM At Bloodstock For BLACK SABBATH Cover In Honor Of OZZY OSBOURNE appeared first on Metal Injection.
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'I Worked Closely With Prince Harry — He's Not the Man the Public Thinks He is'

Radaronline.com
Ailsa Anderson, who served as press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, reflected on her experiences with Harry in a new documentary.
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I Asked ChatGPT How Much the Average Person Pays for Food Over the Course of Their Life: Here’s What It Said

Yahoo Entertainment
Ever wonder how much money you’ll spend on food during your life? We asked ChatGPT to crunch the numbers, and its response revealed some eye-opening truths.
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“The guy everyone is so serious about, it all started with ‘not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin’”: How a novelty 90s comedy song gave Tool’s Maynard James Keenan his first hit

Louder
“The guy everyone is so serious about, it all started with ‘not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chin’”
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200 Arrested by Police in London Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

Newsweek
Hundreds arrested in London as pro-Palestinian group supporters deliberately defy new ban to challenge free speech limits.
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"'Tracking murder hornets with tiny transmitters,' tonight on UK: NBU" (national bee unit) [Spiffy]

Fark.com
“‘Tracking murder hornets with tiny transmitters,’ tonight on UK: NBU” (national bee unit)
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American: Phoenix – Cork, Ireland. $485 (Basic Economy) / $685 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes

Theflightdeal.com
A good sale to Cork. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing.Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software will price this at $685 (Regular Economy). Use those dates on American should reprice to
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Chad Michael Murray reveals near-death health scare that led to blood transfusion, 2-month hospitalization

New York Post
“I had internal bleeding. I lost 50 percent of my blood. I was on my deathbed,” the “Freakier Friday” star recalled.
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London: Hundreds arrested at anti-Israel demonstration

Israelnationalnews.com
Police in London arrested 365 protesters backing banned group Palestine Action, citing assaults on officers and violent acts that led to the group’s proscription in July.
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Ukraine, European leaders counter Russian cease-fire plan ahead of Trump and Putin meeting

New York Post
European officials have rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demands that Ukraine give up its territories annexed during his war, pushing their own proposal ahead of the meeting between President Donald Trump and the Russian leader.
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How viral infections like COVID can reawaken dormant cancer cells

New Atlas
Some cancer cells don’t die; they go quiet, like seeds lying dormant in the soil. These “sleeper cells,” scattered throughout the body, can stay inactive for years. But when the body faces a respiratory virus like influenza or SARS-CoV-2, the resulting inflam…
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Germany Imposes Partial Arms Embargo On Israel Over Plan To Capture Gaza City

Legalinsurrection.com
Prime Minister Netanyahu: “Germany is rewarding Hamas terrorism.”  The post Germany Imposes Partial Arms Embargo On Israel Over Plan To Capture Gaza City first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
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I’ve just tested Dyson’s multi-talented purifying fan heater, and it has some neat tricks, but I think there’s a better-value option

TechRadar
Offering efficient heating, cooling, and air purifying in a compact package, this little Dyson has a lot to offer.
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How to watch Arsenal vs. Athletic Club: TV channel, streaming details, kickoff time

The Times of India
Arsenal will conclude their 2025 pre-season campaign by hosting Athletic Club at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, August 9, in the Emirates Cup. The match kicks off at 5 p.m. UK time and will be streamed live on Arsenal.com and the official app, with repeat view…
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Achieving goal in a war, ending it are very important, says Air Force Chief

Statetimes.in
BENGALURU: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Saturday said terminating a war is very important and the goal is a key war principle which was achieved in Operation Sindoor. The objective of Op Sindoor was fulfilled and terrorists were taught a lesson, he s…
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New signing Stach scores belter for Leeds in Milan draw

Sky Sports
Leeds summer signing Anton Stach scores a brilliant goal to equalise against AC Milan in their pre-season 1-1 draw in Dublin.
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Tour news: Of Monsters and Men / Arny Margret, Many Eyes, Meatbodies, more

Brooklyn Vegan
Here’s a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more. OF MONSTERS AND MEN / ARNY MARGRET It’s an Iceland folk team-up when Of Monsters and Men and Arny Margret head out on the road together for North American dates in this fall includi…
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Growing trend: Indian travelers embrace festival-centric trips fueled by social media

The Times of India
Fueled by social media and FOMO, Indian travelers are increasingly drawn to trips centered around festivals and carnivals worldwide. Travel companies are curating diverse itineraries, incorporating local culture and gastronomy, to cater to this growing demand…
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How to Watch Palermo vs. Man City From Anywhere: Stream Preseason Friendly Soccer

CNET
Pep Guardiola’s men wrap up their prep for the new campaign with a trip to Sicily.
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Sydney Sweeney confesses she wasn’t prepared for the emotional toll of fame amid political controversies

Fox News
Sydney Sweeney reveals she had no idea what fame would cost her at 18, as she addressed privacy concerns feeling “guarded.”
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Trump sending Vance to discuss Ukraine with Europeans

RT
The US vice president is to meet British FM David Lammy, as well as Ukrainian and European officials, to discuss peace efforts Read Full Article at RT.com
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Hoarding disorder: What separates it from collecting is trauma

CNN
The urge to collect things is human, part of one’s culture and personality, experts say. What separates regular collecting from hoarding is often trauma.
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Tiwa Savage Gets Candid on Facing Her Darkest Moments:“My Dad Died and My Tape Was Released”

Latest News in Nigeria & Breaking Naija News 24/7 | LEGIT.NG
Afrobeats star, Tiwa Savage, in a recent interview, has opened up about a chapter of her life she described as the lowest point in her long career.
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Invincibles' Jacks and Muyeye hammer Originals

BBC News
Watch highlights as Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye’s 114 run partnership helps Oval Invincibles run away to an emphatic nine-wicket victory over Manchester Originals.
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On The Up: Historic Land Rover ‘Twenty’ completes 2168km charity drive for heart research

New Zealand Herald
Julian Paton bought ‘Twenty’, the first Land Rover to reach New Zealand.
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Absolute Superman Tops The Bleeding Cool Weekly Bestseller List

Bleeding Cool News
Absolute Superman tops the Bleeding Cool Weekly Bestseller List, but only just. The ratio shows that One World Under Doom and Amazing Spider-Man came close. There’s a much greater confluence of titles at the top than usual. And Something Is Killing The Childr…
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Accessibility and the Agentic Web

Tetralogical.com
Imagine being in a department store that sells clothes from multiple brands and having a personal shopping assistant to help you select the clothes you want to buy. As a blind person, that’s about the only way it’s possible to go clothes shopping, independent…
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YUNGBLUD Talks About Ozzy For The First Time Since His Passing: "Ozzy Would Provide Me This Hope That There Was An Avenue For Someone Like Me In The World."

Metal Injection.net
“I think Ozzy was always my North Star.” The post YUNGBLUD Talks About Ozzy For The First Time Since His Passing: “Ozzy Would Provide Me This Hope That There Was An Avenue For Someone Like Me In The World.” appeared first on Metal Injection.
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Ambassador Mike Huckabee slams British PM Keir Starmer over denunciation of Israel: ‘Did UK surrender to Nazis and drop food to them?’

New York Post
“That wasn’t food you dropped. If you had been PM then UK would be speaking German!” thundered the US ambassador to Israel.
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7 Great Workplace Comedies To Watch if You Miss The Office

ComicBook.com
It’s no secret that The Office is one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. Its pop culture significance has seen it become one of the most iconic TV shows of the 21st century, and it remains relevant even years after its run ended. The Office still boasts…
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Spirit take final-ball wicket to beat Fire in thrilling finish

BBC News
London Spirit seal a dramatic two-run win over Welsh Fire as Charlie Dean takes a catch on the final ball to dismiss Georgia Elwiss, giving the away side the win in the Women’s Hundred at Sophia Gardens.
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80 Years Since Nagasaki: 8 Steps Toward Nuclear Zero

Skeptic.com
The Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) strategy has kept the US and USSR in a Cold War nuclear freeze, or a “balance of terror,” for nearly three-quarters of a century. But this is not a rational strategy for a long-term civilization because of the possibility …
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What they say on their India plans

BusinessLine
Global corporations share their India plans and perspectives during earnings season, highlighting growth opportunities and challenges in the market.
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Roscommon hosts 2025 Irish National Sheep Dog Trials

RTE
Teamwork, precision and a keen eye for stray sheep is the aim of the game this week in Lisbrock, Brideswell, Co Roscommon for the 2025 Irish National Sheep Dog Trials.
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Oxford 0-1 Portsmouth

Sky Sports
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Oxford United and Portsmouth.
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QPR 1-1 Preston

Sky Sports
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Preston North End.
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Woman (62) arrested in Belfast on suspicion of showing support for banned Palestine Action

TheJournal.ie
The woman’s arrest in Belfast city centre coincides with a massive crackdown by Met Police in London for those showing support for the proscribed group.
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West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Blackburn Rovers

Sky Sports
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers.
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