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Science
Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport
A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.
Tech
Google announces Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for AI-powered speech-to-text
The AI that powers Gboard's Rambler is coming to more Google products, including Chrome.
Culture
‘Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure’ First Look: Elmo and Friends Embark on an African Safari (EXCLUSIVE)
Sport
West Ham accept £40m Brentford bid for Diouf
El Hadji Malick Diouf is cleared to have a medical with Brentford after West Ham accept a £40m bid for the Senegal defender.
Tech
OpenAI’s Hugging Face Hack Debrief Raises More Questions Than It Answers
The AI giant acknowledges that it could have done far more to prevent its AI agents from going rogue. But it still fails to explain why it d
Politics
Map of States Restricting Drag Shows as Texas Judge Strikes Down Law
Some Republican-led states have sought to restrict or ban drag performances in recent years, often facing legal challenges.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan banking sector net profit increases 26% to $505.1 million
Azerbaijan
Chelsea transfer second defender from Atalanta
İngiltərənin "Çelsi" klubu "Atalanta"nın və İtaliya millisinin 18 yaşlı mərkəz müdafiəçisi Honest Ahanoru transfer etməyə yaxındır.
Science
For Legionella bacteria, taking over a cell means playing by its rules
When it comes to invading healthy cells, Legionella bacteria rely on blending in rather than breaking in. New research from Van Andel Instit
Culture
Americans can’t agree on anything. Except how much they loved Dolly Parton
More than just a country music star, Dolly was the rare celebrity who united fans across political and cultural divides, writes Kevin E G Pe
World
Israeli forces install new gate, isolating Palestinian village
Israeli forces installed gates around the home of Palestinian American Lou Ridi in Qusra, in the occupied West Bank.
World
Nepal search efforts underway in difficult terrain of flooded Himalayan foothills
Hundreds of people are missing, including 47 Americans, after catastrophic flooding and mudslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Initial report
World
Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors
PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to LabourAndy Burnham has dr
World
Final witness in Lindsay Clancy trial says he doesn’t believe she heard a voice during killings
FBI psychiatrist Gregory Saathoff says he’s treated only two women with postpartum psychosis, both decades earlierThe Lindsay Clancy trial w
Tech
OpenAI releases its official report on the Hugging Face breach
The report, which spans several discrete cybersecurity compromises, is the most complete accounting of the incident to date.
Sport
The cornerstone: Tennessee's NIL collective setting the curve with new brick-and-mortar retail store
In the ever-evolving NIL space, the Tennessee collective is hoping to plant perminant roots and gain an edge by offering fans a new experien
Azerbaijan
KİV: Qazaxıstanın iri neft emalı zavodları sanksiya riskinə görə Rusiyaya benzin tədarükündən imtina edib
Azerbaijan
Qatar's Prime Minister to Visit Iran Tomorrow
Qətər Dövlətinin Baş naziri və xarici işlər naziri Şeyx Məhəmməd bin Əbdülrəhman bin Casim Al Tani İranın yüksək vəzifəli rəsmiləri ilə görü
Politics
Bijan Robinson Reacts to Michael Penix Jr's Practice Performance
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was fully cleared to return to 11-on-11 practice action this past weekend.
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Journal
For the First Time, a Selection of Islamic Masterpieces From the Louvre Is Coming to the United States. See the Treasures Soon to Be Displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
Twenty-six works spanning many centuries and regions will form the September exhibition titled "From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art
Culture
The Wreck review – scuba drama about siblings under pressure
Summerhall, EdinburghGabe Winsor’s inventively staged tale is charming and sweetly lo-fi, but the emotion never quite clicksDeep sea diving
Sport
England reflect on new late-night drama as Pakistan seek Lord’s revival | Ali Martin
Joe Root’s side have golden chance to claim first series win since 2024 but are dealing with familiar off-field issuesHere we go again, then
Tech
OpenAI staff observed warning signs before AI agent hacking crusade caused global alarm
Firm says ‘early signals … could have triggered an earlier response’ as it releases report into Hugging Face hackOpenAI staff observed signs
Politics
Dem senator turns ‘leader of the free world’ title on its head with Zelenskyy remarks
Chris Coons declared Volodymyr Zelenskyy is now the free world's primary national leader, igniting fierce backlash from the White House and
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