‘I feel like I’m grieving’: staff on the devastating fallout of widespread layoffs at Xbox
Last month, Microsoft’s gaming division told its workforce it was cutting 3,200 jobs, which some say will have big…
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Houseplant hacks: can a lint roller banish pests?
It’s a great detection tool, but if your plant is infested with thrips or spider mites it may not be enough … The…
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Under Story by Chloe Benjamin review – this time-reversal melodrama is quantum hokum
A grieving couple who have lost their son find a way to a mirror universe where time runs backwards – but the narrative…
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Could this humble sea sponge clean up the world’s ports?
The chicken liver sponge has sailed through a test of its ability to filter pollutants in a harbour in Spain’s Costa…
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The Extractor review – Indonesian hostage-rescue thriller has surprising thread of gentleness at its core
Iko Uwais directs and acts in the story of a band of elite soldiers who must rescue a group of researchers taken…
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China warns of ‘consequences’ over Taiwan presence at Pacific Islands Forum
Beijing-Taipei tensions a feature at meeting in Palau, with Australia and New Zealand saying the forum – not another…
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Kākāpō rising: 90 chicks swell population of the world’s heaviest parrot
Critically endangered New Zealand bird enjoys record breeding season triggered by mass fruiting of native tree, pushing…
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Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent
US treasury secretary speaks with Russian counterpart who is controversially attending G20 talks; India’s Modi says war…
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US trade regulator and 22 states accuse Amazon of taking $20bn with secret surcharges
FTC alleges in lawsuit that online retailer ‘secretly and systematically overcharged’ advertisers for years The US’s…
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Lionel Messi’s international retirement serves as a reminder: watch him while you still can
The Argentinian’s international career was singular, and his exit is a reminder that all good things come to an end It…
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Football transfer deadline day looms: Liverpool sign Barcola, Chelsea target Koné, and more – live
Liverpool announced a major signing from Paris Saint-Germain while Everton and Newcastle are busy reshaping their…
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Queensland has passed tough new laws on ebikes and e-scooters. What do they mean for riders, and will the world follow?
Transport minister says laws target ‘young hooligans’ holding ‘communities to ransom’, but cycling advocates say…
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Ultramarathon runners train for months, sometimes years. But what happens when they don’t finish a race?
DNF stands for ‘did not finish’ – the acronym no ultrarunner wants assigned to their race result. For amateurs, DNFing…
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Met Gala exhibition honoring John Galliano is cancelled after backlash
Fashion designer was convicted of hate crime by French court in 2011 after series of racist and antisemitic remarks The…
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The law won't save us from Meta's 'pervert glasses'. The only solution is mockery | Jonathan Liew
These things are undermining not just our public spaces but the very nature of being human. Let’s shame them off the…
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100 ultramarathons in 100 days: former rugby pro hit by brain injury nears end of feat
David ‘Jacko’ Jackson has aimed to raise awareness of brain injuries, with fellow runners sharing their stories The key…
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Space junk punched a new hole in the moon. It’s not ours to abuse | Moriba Jah
The space industry treats the sky as a place to dump what it no longer wants. We must develop a new model of…
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It’s time to get shirty about the short life of the football top
With millions of club shirts going to waste every season, a radical recycling rethink is needed When Joanna Czutkowna…
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The pet I’ll never forget: Jerry, the king of dogs, who taught me how to live
After a burglary, my parents decided we needed extra security. Jerry was the answer – and this hungry, handsome hound…
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Do you have a bespoke ‘dirty zone’? | Emma Beddington
Apparently a dedicated mud room will make you less stressed. But I have a very different approach I was excited to…
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Parasomnia review – sleep-schedule horror conjures up a succubus on the loose in waking nightmare
Debut director James Ross II shows promise in this gore fest, but the fear factor suffers from an overly complex plot…
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Nearly 20 people still missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
Divers join search teams scouring deep waters for any survivors, with eight people so far confirmed to have died…
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First US military attacks on Iran in a month prompt retaliation
US attacks Iranian rocket launchers on island in strait of Hormuz and Tehran targets US bases in Jordan and UAE The US…
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Watkins faces Toney clash as strikers push for Saudi supremacy and Tuchel’s attention
Al-Hilal’s signing from Villa is thrown straight into big game against Al-Ahli and faces the highest of expectations…
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Pacing and patience: heavyweight lessons Itauma must learn after harsh reality check | Donald McRae
The 21-year-old had never gone past six rounds before Hrgovic defeat and his corner should have adapted strategy The…
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Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Newcastle players look revitalised, Liverpool’s curious transfer strategy and a worrying start for Palace Amid the…
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Misbehaving Lord’s pitch is a return to unpredictable era of unplayable chaos
The wicket was not as bad as the one in June but presented enough challenges for the MCC to call in specialists The…
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‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks
Secretive state begins repairs on ageing facilities after being revealed as worst country for leaks of potent…
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Is it true that … mental health is affected by inflammation?
Studies have found that anti-inflammatory drugs can improve your mood. But what does that mean for conditions such as…
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Ailing Novak Djokovic falls in US Open first round for earliest grand slam exit in 20 years
Mariano Navone wins 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 Djokovic vomits numerous times and endures cramps The first night…
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It is now almost certain the world will warm past 1.5C. But ‘net-negative’ emissions are still possible | Wesley Morgan for the Conversation
Climate change is the greatest threat to the Pacific, with fuel shortages and missile tests also on the agenda as…
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NSW may not be able to prosecute large-scale water theft due to doubts about licences for billions of litres
Successful legal challenge raises questions about hundreds of floodplain harvesting licences issued by former Coalition…
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Vigil review – this police thriller is twisty, explosive … and so boring
Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie are back trying to stop a third world war in the Arctic. There’s plenty of action – but…
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Michael Carrick hails Manchester United’s grit after rout of Ipswich
Fernandes fires hat-trick as United enjoy home win ‘The way they bounced back, that’s the biggest thing’ A delighted…
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‘Sad day in Australian sport’: tributes flow for trailblazing boxing great Tony Mundine
Fellow boxers, sporting figures, politicians and celebrities have paid tribute to the champion boxer and community…
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Joe Root urges England to celebrate Pakistan series win in ‘sensible, grown-up way’
Team have faced off-field scandals over the last year Root: ‘It’s hard to win Test series so enjoy it’ Joe Root has…
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