News for October 17, 2025

Treasurer pitching Australia as a potential ‘renewable energy superpower’ to mega investors in US

Thenightly.com.au
Australia’s mineral wealth, renewable energy potential and unique regional positioning will be spruiked by the nation’s treasurer to big money in the Big Apple.
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The Harry Potter TV Series Is Doing A Good Deed While Filming, But Some Villagers Got Snarky

CinemaBlend
It looks like no good deed goes unpunished.
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Exploring the Dynamics of Email Marketing Software Platform Market: Key Insights and Trends for 2033

Linkedin.com
Get actionable insights on the Email Marketing Software Platform Market, projected to rise from 6.75 billion USD in 2024 to 17.
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EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle 'Haunted by Royal Family's Insistence Her First Child Underwent Disability Scan Before Birth'

Radaronline.com
Meghan Markle ‘was haunted by the royals insisted on a disability scan before birth,’ according to sources.
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Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record

BBC News
Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific – and scientists don’t know exactly why.
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Smuggler jailed for 40 years after shipping ballistic missiles parts from Iran

BBC News
Pakistani national duped his fishing boat crew into transporting dangerous weapons to Houthi rebels.
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EV supply chain data firm Benchmark Mineral trims workforce, sources say

Yahoo Entertainment
() -Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a UK-based pricing and data research firm for energy transition minerals, has cut at least a fifth of its workforce in…
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A long-range stunner and Rolfo's first for Man Utd – WCL goals of the week

BBC News
Chelsea’s Johanna Rytting Kaneryd and Manchester United’s Fridolina Rolfo shine in week two of the league phase of the Women’s Champions League.
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UK media regulator finds BBC in 'serious breach' of rules for documentary featuring son of Hamas terrorist

Fox News
The United Kingdom’s media regulator found the BBC in “serious breach” of rules after the broadcaster featured the son of an Hamas official as the narrator in a documentary.
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Sarah Ferguson ‘standing by’ disgraced ex Prince Andrew after both are stripped of their royal titles after latest Virginia Giuffre scandal

Page Six
“Sarah will always stand by Andrew, she will always have love for him,” a friend told Page Six.
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Improved safeguarding and protections for vulnerable people

Www.gov.uk
Government to launch a consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards to improve safeguarding for vulnerable people.
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Raising a glass: Beloved village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services

Www.gov.uk
In a boost for our great British boozers, rural pubs across the UK will benefit from new government funding to help them provide extra services for local communities.
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Jimmy Fallon hosted by Scottish soldiers after chance encounter

The-independent.com
The King’s royal guards invited The Tonight Show’s host into their officers’ mess for dinner
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‘The Diplomat’ Refresher: Why Did Allison Janney’s Grace Penn Give the Secret Order?

TheWrap
The Netflix series returns on Oct. 16 for its third season The post ‘The Diplomat’ Refresher: Why Did Allison Janney’s Grace Penn Give the Secret Order? appeared first on TheWrap.
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EXCLUSIVE: How 'Cut-Throat Music Business Rivalry' Has 'Driven Taylor Swift Apart' From Her 'Second Brother' and Ex-Collaborator Ed Sheeran

Radaronline.com
A fierce music industry rivalry has reportedly driven Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran apart.
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Americans Are Paying Hidden 'Doorstep Taxes' on Their Deliveries — And Probably Don't Even Know It

International Business Times
States like Colorado and Minnesota are adding hidden ‘doorstep taxes’ to Amazon, DoorDash, and Instacart orders — and more may soon follow.
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Starcloud Launches AI to Orbit: NVIDIA-Powered Space Data Centers Promise 10x Energy Savings

International Business Times
Starcloud launches NVIDIA-powered AI satellite, promising 10x energy savings and real-time inference from orbit to revolutionise data centre sustainability.
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Elon Musk Welcomes NVIDIA's DGX Spark: The World's Smallest AI Supercomputer Lands at SpaceX

International Business Times
NVIDIA’s ultra-compact DGX Spark lands at SpaceX in a symbolic union of AI and aerospace, delivering petaflop performance in a desktop form and marking a new era for local AI development.
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Gold Price: Is US Economy On The Brink? Shocking $4,300 Leap Sparks Global Panic And Investor Frenzy

International Business Times
Gold surged past $4,300/oz in a record rally, stoking fears about the US economy and sending global markets scrambling for safe-havens amid mounting credit and Fed uncertainty.
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F1 United States GP: Sprint race and qualifying – Start time, how to watch & more

Motorsport.com
F1’s sprint format returns this weekend for the 2025 United States Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix qualifying
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F1 US GP sprint race and qualifying – Start time, how to watch & more

autosport.com
Max Verstappen will start on pole for Saturday’s sprint race at the United States Grand Prix after pipping the McLaren Formula 1 pair to top spot in Austin.Verstappen beat Lando Norris by 0.071s with championship leader Oscar Piastri in third, close to four t…
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Prince Andrew relinquishes royal titles including Duke of York after palace discussions

The Times of India
Prince Andrew has given up his royal titles including Duke of York following discussions with King Charles. The decision comes six years after his controversial Newsnight interview and ahead of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir publication. Andrew maintains denial of…
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Silver Price Prediction 2025: XAG/USD eases from record highs near $54.86. Here's complete forecast, market update, technical analysis, factors influencing prices and support levels

The Times of India
Silver price prediction shows XAG/USD easing from recent all-time highs near $54.86. Bulls defend $53.00 support while analysts track technical indicators, momentum, and market factors affecting near-term Silver trends.
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Ray Dalio Warns It May Be Too Late to Solve $37T Debt Problem, US in 'Some Sort' of Civil War

International Business Times
Ray Dalio cautioned that the current political cycle and the upcoming midterms in 2026 could make it difficult for parties to come up with a solution to the US debt problem before 2027.
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'Putin is afraid,' says Zelenskyy – as Tomahawk missiles not ruled out

Sky.com
Donald Trump fears providing Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine could represent an ‘escalation’. But while Volodymyr Zelenskyy admits he did not get what he wanted following his meeting with the US president, he believes the US could still supply the long-range wea…
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US cools talk of delivering Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine over fears of 'escalation'

Sky.com
Ukraine’s hopes of securing Tomahawk missiles have been ruled out by the US over fears it would spark an escalation, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
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Here's Why Warren Buffett Still Stays Away From Gold Despite Prices Skyrocketing Over the Years

International Business Times
Berkshire Hathaway chair Warren Buffett has long criticised gold because it does not generate cash flow. However, Berkshire briefly held a $500 million stake in a gold mining company at the height of the pandemic.
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How Prince Andrew renouncing his title affects his royal future

New York Post
Don’t expect the disgraced duke to be out on the street polishing his résumé — he faces mostly humiliation, not hardship.
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Anger as historic Clyde ship towed out to sea and sunk in Hawaii

BBC News
Falls of Clyde was scuttled by the authorities in Hawaii despite a campaign to return to its birthplace for restoration.
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PM call with President Zelenskyy and European leaders: 17 October 2025

Www.gov.uk
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Ukraine, European leaders and the NATO Secretary General this evening following President Zelenskyy’s visit to the White House today.
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Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers

BBC News
The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.
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Top 3 Paramount+ Shows to Binge This Weekend: October 17–19, 2025

Screen Rant
The top 3 Paramount+ shows to binge this weekend, October 17–19, 2025, include Rotten Tomatoes critic-approved hits & fan-favorites perfect for Fall.
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Dyson's champagne-inspired Airwrap colorway is the classiest festive limited edition I've ever seen

TechRadar
Amber Silk the latest elegant theme to join Dyson’s haircare range.
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The Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 looks to have had a long-term price drop – is it finally worth buying?

TechRadar
The Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 appears to have had its price cut for good, but I can kinda see why.
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Charlotte Tilbury reveals the beauty product she recommends for mature skin

The-independent.com
‘As we age, our skin begins to show signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and dehydration, which can change how makeup looks and applies,’ says Tilbury
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After all those scandals, why did Andrew quit his titles now?

BBC News
He has voluntarily given up his titles but was clearly under pressure to jump before he was pushed.
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Roadmap to the National Championship: National Week 10 features top-ranked St. John Bosco at SN No. 15 Santa Margarita

Sporting News
SN No. 1 St. John Bosco will visit SN No. 15 Santa Margarita Friday night in The Sporting News HIgh School Football Game of the Week
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In reversal of colonial times, IAF instructors to train UK’s RAF fighter pilots

The Times of India
UK News: LONDON: In a historic reversal of colonial times, two top guns from the Indian Air Force will soon be training Royal Air Force fighter pilots in the U.
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Lamborghini swerves away from all-electric future

BBC News
Customers still want “the sound and the emotion” of internal combustion engines, the company’s boss Stephan Winkelmann said.
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Boxing Results: George Liddard’s Statement Win Over Kieron Conway Headlines Brutal Night of Knockouts on DAZN

Boxingnews24.com
British and Commonwealth Middleweight champ Kieron ‘Too Class’ Conway (23-4-1 (7) was stopped by ‘Billericay Bomber’ George → read article Boxing Results: George Liddard’s Statement Win Over Kieron Conway Headlines Brutal Night of Knockouts on DAZN @ Boxing …
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UK police pressured to reverse ban on Israeli soccer fans at Birmingham match

PBS
Pressure mounted Friday on police authorities in the English city of Birmingham to reverse a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month over security concerns, a decision that drew widespread condemnation.
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UK's Disgraced Prince Andrew Gives Up Royal Title

Ibtimes.com.au
The UK’s Prince Andrew on Friday renounced his title of Duke of York under pressure from his brother King Charles, amid further revelations about his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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New research by Cambridge university to reveal how Sanskrit scholarship flourished even during colonial era

The Times of India
UK News: LONDON: Whilst most people associate Sanskrit scholarship with the Vedas, new research by Cambridge scholars plans to show that between 1650 and 1800 .
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UK’s Reeves Hints at Bigger Fiscal Buffer as Budget Takes Shape

Financial Post
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves gave the clearest signal yet that she will boost her wafer-thin fiscal buffer at next month’s budget to put the public finances on a more stable footing, as she laid out the broad contours of her policy plans in Wa…
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Argentine Peso Drops Against Dollar Despite US Backing

International Business Times
Argentines scrambled Friday to buy dollars and household items as the peso depreciated against the greenback, despite multi-billion dollars of US support for the under-pressure currency.
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Who is Prince Andrew? The royal who has given up his titles

BBC News
He remains a prince but has given up the title of Duke of York among others.
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For Your Consideration: Emerging Artists On Our Radar

Highsnobiety
From old-school soulful musings to pop music for the self-awarely spiraling, these are some of the emerging names scratching that sonic itch just right.
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Doekhi scores double as Union Berlin beat Borussia M'gladbach

BBC News
An early double from Danilho Doekhi helps Union Berlin on their way to a 3-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach, who remain winless in the Bundesliga.
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Daybreak Weekend: Tesla Earnings, European Banks, Trump-Albanese Meeting

Omny.fm
Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we’ll be tracking in the coming week.
  • In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Tesla and Netflix.
  • In the UK – a look ahead to European bank earnings.
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I tried the AirPods Pro 3 – they’re fantastic, but I wouldn’t trade in my Pro 2

TechRadar
Apple’s third-generation of AirPods arrived to much acclaim, and having now listened to them, it’s just highlighted how good the previous model still is.
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The traffic revolution that’s making cities cleaner — and happier

Vox
While walking my son to school a couple of weeks ago, I noticed something odd happening on Court Street, a major thoroughfare that runs through our part of Brooklyn: A lane of the street was being removed, to make room for a protected two-way bike lane. As a …
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DuoBoots makes knee-high boots that come in 9 calf sizes and 3 heights — here's how they looked on real people

Business Insider
DuoBoots makes knee-high boots in nine calf sizes and three shaft heights. We tried them on tall, petite, and plus-size testers.
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Prolectric pairs solar AND battery storage for big off-grid power [video]

Electrek
UK-based Prolectric hopes to make the thrum of diesel generators a thing of the past with the unveiling of its new three-phase ProCharge battery energy storage system (BESS). The ProCharge is a rugged, compact, skid-mounted generator that combines 12 high-wat…
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Prince Andrew gives up all his titles: Everything we know

Sky.com
Prince Andrew dramatically announced today that he will be giving up his royal titles, including the Duke of York.
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4 vital blood tests everyone over 40 must take, says top general physician

The Times of India
A leading GP advises individuals over 40 to prioritize four key blood tests for proactive health management. These tests, including lipid, kidney function, blood sugar, and blood pressure checks, are crucial for early detection of potential health issues and …
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Meta is giving parents more control over their teen's use of AI on Instagram

GSMArena.com
Meta’s AI is practically everywhere on its platforms. It can be useful at times, and the company is encouraging users to interact with its AI chatbot more frequently. That includes teens and can sometimes backfire. For instance, a recent report suggests that …
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Men who escaped Maze Prison in the 1970s fight extradition over alleged links to RUC murder

TheJournal.ie
Council for the men claim authorities cannot hold cases ‘in their back pocket’ for decades.
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The New Balance Allerdale Scoops Up “Chocolate” Leather

Sneaker News
When we close the book on 2025, the Boston brand will have several contenders in the “best model of the year” conversation. Kudos should go… © Sneaker News, 2025. | Permalink | No comment | Add todel.icio.us The post The New Balance Allerdale Scoops Up “…
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Google Pulls The Plug On Topics, PAAPI And Other Major Privacy Sandbox APIs (As The CMA Says ‘Cheerio’)

AdExchanger
In T.S. Eliot’s poem “The Hollow Men,” he writes: “This is the way the world ends Not with a bang but a whimper.” Well, the same could be said of Google’s Privacy Sandbox. Nearly five years after wading into the quagmire, the UK’s Competition and Markets Auth…
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UK government pushes for all fans to attend Maccabi Tel Aviv game

Israelnationalnews.com
UK officials working to reverse a police ban on Israeli fans attending Aston Villa’s Nov. 6 match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, a decision which was widely condemned.
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Prince Andrew gives up his royal title as controversy swirls around his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Business Insider
Prince Andrew issued a statement Friday saying “continued accusations” surrounding his personal life are proving a distraction to the royal family.
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62% of US Workers Struggle With Unpredictable Work Schedules — A Silent Job Crisis Threatening Financial Stability

International Business Times
A new report reveals that 62% of US workers face unpredictable or unstable schedules, linking erratic hours to financial hardship, stress, and declining job satisfaction across industries.
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Doctor Who Showrunner Russell T Davies Honors 10 Years of Bad Wolf

Bleeding Cool News
Bad Wolf, the production company currently producing Doctor Who and several other prestigious TV series, is ten years old this year. Originally formed by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner after they left the BBC to go independent, they named the company after th…
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Man and woman arrested over rape of Sikh woman

BBC News
The arrest comes after the pair were held over the rape of another woman in her 30s in Halesowen.
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What does King Charles do and who else is in the Royal Family?

BBC News
As the UK’s head of state, King Charles has number of parliamentary and constitutional duties.
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UN sanctions are an essential tool for addressing insecurity in Haiti: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Www.gov.uk
UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, following the UN Security Council vote on the Haiti sanctions regime.
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I Swear: What Is The Difference Between A Tic, A Meltdown And Rudeness?

Forbes
Touretters are, without doubt, the most emotionally regulated, cognitively controlled people I have ever met. They have to be, they have no choice.
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Nolte: Cord-Cutting Close to Killing Off Far-Left MTV as It Drops UK Channels

Breitbart News
Far-left MTV is shutting down five of its music channels in the United Kingdom. Australia, Poland, France, and Brazil will soon follow. And the future does not look bright for the 44-year-old brand here in the U.S. The post Nolte: Cord-Cutting Close to Killin…
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Inkbook Solaris Color: New Anrdroid e-reader with 4.2-inch display supports WiFi and audiobooks

Notebookcheck.net
Inkbook has just launched the Solaris Color, a new e-reader that features a color display and comes with a free gift. Audiobook playback is supported.
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Inkbook Solaris Color: New Android e-reader with 4.2-inch display supports WiFi and audiobooks

Notebookcheck.net
Inkbook has just launched the Solaris Color, a new e-reader that features a color display and comes with a free gift. Audiobook playback is supported.
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Are 16-year-olds too young to vote?

Al Jazeera English
We look at 16-year-olds who are set to be given the right to vote in the UK.
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Brain fog, rage and libido: Two Kiwi menopause experts explain what’s really going on

New Zealand Herald
Advice from two menopause experts on everything you were too shy (or embarrassed) to ask.
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Actress Ruth Codd: 'I shouldn't doubt myself'

RTE
Actress Ruth Codd, who became the third Faithful to be ‘murdered’ on BBC’s The Celebrity Traitors last night, says she has no regrets about her time on the show.
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Irish actress has 'no regrets' about Traitors

RTE
Actress Ruth Codd, who became the third Faithful to be ‘murdered’ on BBC’s The Celebrity Traitors last night, says she has no regrets about her time on the show.
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Whistles and Essen the Label Join Forces to Create a Timeless Footwear Collection for Fall 2025

WWD
Whistles are launching a fall 2025 collaboration with the Australian luxury footwear and accessories brand, Essen the Label.
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Awareness without action lets genocide continue

Electronicintifada.net
Social media platforms train users to treat witnessing the genocide as the endpoint; we must unlearn that habit.
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Matt Beard’s memorial service: Honouring the former WSL manager and his immeasurable impact

Yahoo Entertainment
Inside Liverpool’s majestic Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool women’s team, dressed in black, and accompanied by former and current footballers who had played under Matt Beard, formed a guard of honour to pay tribute to their beloved manager. The players’ hea…
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Adverts calling for Irish construction workers to return home are popping up in Australia

TheJournal.ie
‘You built Sydney. Now come and build back home,’ reads one banner on the side of a building.
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Is academic research becoming too competitive? Nature examines the data

Nature.com
Applications for European research grants increased in 2025. Scientists say they’re feeling the competition.
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The world's oldest theatre has closed. Here's where to visit instead

National Geographic
Athens’ Odeon of Herodes Atticus has closed for a three-year renovation, but the show must go on, so here are nine equally notable theatres to check out in the meantime.
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Investigating the population structure of Moraxella catarrhalis using a cgMLST scheme and LIN code system

Nature.com
This study introduces a genomic typing system for Moraxella catarrhalis, revealing two major lineages with distinct evolution, variability, and virulence traits.
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SNS INSIDER PVT. LTD.非熱低温殺菌市場は、食品および飲料の基準が変化する中で前例のない成長を遂げています

CNET
The non-thermal pasteurization market is on a remarkable upward trajectory driven by the increasing demand for minimally processed and safe fresh foods. Valued at USD 2.22 billion in 2023, the market is projected to reach USD 11.99 billion by 2032, expanding …
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Author Correction: Broadband optical fibre with an attenuation lower than 0.1 decibel per kilometre

Nature.com
Nature Photonics – Author Correction: Broadband optical fibre with an attenuation lower than 0.1 decibel per kilometre
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