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Australia becomes first World Cup team to criticise Qatar’s human rights record

Australia has become the first team to release a group statement criticising Qatar for its poor human rights record. Addressing the issue in a...

World

Ukraine war: ‘Soon we will return’ – sinister message from retreating Russians who turned school into military base

As the Russians retreat from communities in the Ukrainian region of Kherson, residents have been left with reminders of their stay. Vast swathes of...

World

Woman eaten by 22-foot python in Indonesia

The body of a woman reported missing by her husband was found inside the body of snake. The 54-year-old woman, named Jahrah, was reported...

World

Even priests and nuns watch pornography, Pope says – and urges priests to delete adult apps

The Pope has said even priests and nuns give into temptation and watch online pornography. Francis, responding to a question in the Vatican, said:...

Business

Energy company Shell reports profits of $9.5bn for Q3 of 2022 but not at record levels seen in first half of year

Shell has reported operating profits of $9.5bn (£8.19bn) for the third quarter of this year, lower than that of the three months before but...

Energy company Shell reports profits of .5bn for Q3 of 2022 but not at record levels seen in first half of year

Science

Apple Asks Suppliers to Decarbonise, Announces New Clean Energy Investments

Apple said on Tuesday it would make fresh investments to set up solar and wind projects in Europe and called on its suppliers to...

Science

Partial Solar Eclipse Seen in Parts of India, Set to End After Sunset

Astronomy enthusiasts turned their gaze towards the sun as the moon started to cover the solar disc as a partial solar eclipse began on...

Skechers escorts Kanye West off its property after he turns up uninvited – as Madame Tussauds removes waxwork

Skechers escorted Kanye West off its premises in Los Angeles after he “showed up unannounced and uninvited” – with Madame Tussauds removing its waxwork...

Sports

Commish: Fans ‘not in favor’ of USC, UCLA move

3:09 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO — Kliavkoff’s comments follow his continued promotion of the Pac-12’s future without USC and UCLA, while also questioning the...

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Skechers escorts Kanye West off its property after he turns up uninvited – as Madame Tussauds removes waxwork

Skechers escorted Kanye West off its premises in Los Angeles after he “showed up unannounced and uninvited” – with Madame Tussauds removing its waxwork...

Zuckerberg’s metaverse bet loses billions of dollars – as analysts urge him to focus on fixing Facebook

Facebook’s parent company is under growing pressure to focus less on the metaverse – as investors warn it is an experimental bet causing “supersized...

Sports

Bama DL Eboigbe (neck) likely out for season

12:54 PM ET Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama defensive lineman Justin Eboigbe is likely out for the season with a neck injury. Crimson...

Politics

Rishi Sunak under pressure to protect pension triple lock – with a growing backlash over Braverman’s return

Rishi Sunak is facing pressure to protect the triple lock on state pensions – and a growing backlash over his decision to reappoint Suella...

Politics

Severance pay to ousted ministers could hit £726k this year – but who will be paid the most?

Britain’s year of political turmoil could cost the taxpayer up to £726,000 in severance payments to former ministers and whips, Sky News analysis of...

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Rihanna makes music industry return by announcing first new single in six years

Rihanna has announced her first new single in six years. The singer posted on Twitter, writing the title of the song Lift Me Up...

Technology

Meta plans to lose even more money building the metaverse while its ads business shrinks

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., demonstrates the Meta Quest Pro during the virtual Meta Connect event in New York, US,...

Sports

Steinbrenner backs Boone to return as manager

4:02 PM ET Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — 1 Related “But you’ve got to give it to the Astros,” Steinbrenner added. “They’re a very...

Sports

Nola starting Series for Phils; Wheeler in Game 2

11:43 AM ET Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — The 1 Related The Astros have not lost a game since that date, going 7-0 in the...

Sports

Cardinals’ Wainwright to return for 18th season

3:05 PM ET Associated Press Adam Wainwright will pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals next season, choosing to return for an 18th with the...

Technology

Mark Zuckerberg in 2012: ‘We don’t build services to make money; we make money to build better services.’

One of the most striking things about Facebook’s first few years as a public company was the cool efficiency shown in its earnings reports....