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German vice chancellor urges greater role for China in Ukraine peace

Germany lifts curbs on arms exports to Israel, citing Gaza ceasefire

Ukraine signs 'historic' deal to buy up to 100 French fighter jets

This Beautiful And Historic Attraction In Japan Is A Must-Visit For Whisky Lovers

Google’s new AI service turns into your own private tutor
When ChatGPT launched three years ago, it shook the academic world to its core. Suddenly, students could have AI answer questions and even write essays. And because ChatGPT is so articulate, spotting cheaters became increasingly difficult. But AI isn’t just used for cheating, it can also help those who want to...

Will Danish doubts & Hampden roar carry Scotland to World Cup?
Former strikers Billy Dodds and James McFadden assess Scotland's chances of defeating Denmark in Tuesday's World Cup qualification showdown at Hampden.

UN Security Council to vote on Trump peace plan for Gaza
The US draft authorises decommissioning Hamas weapons - though the group has not said it will disarm.

Sheikh Hasina: The pro-democracy icon who became an autocrat
Sheikh Hasina is credited for the country's economic progress but also accused of authoritarianism.

Snow and ice warnings issued by Met Office as sub-zero temperatures forecast
The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.

‘Wise head on young shoulders’: Will 2026 end the Wallabies’ carousel?
A former Wallabies coach has dismissed suggestions Australia has hindered its development of five-eighths, despite a 2026 logjam looming.

British hacker must repay £4m after hijacking celebrity Twitter accounts
Joseph O'Connor, from Liverpool, hacked more than 130 accounts in July 2020 to promote a Bitcoin scam.

'She's cuter than me,' says Zellweger on new Bridget Jones statue
A new statue celebrating the character was unveiled in London's Leicester Square on Monday.

At Least 45 People Die After Bus Collides with Diesel Tanker and Explodes. 7 Members of Same Family Were on Board

The first Windows 10 ESU update is failing on these PCs with no workaround
Windows 10 update KB5068781 from November 11th, 2025 was the dream of all Windows 10 users. As the first ESU update, it’s meant to keep Windows 10 PCs protected from malware and hacker attacks even though support for Windows 10 officially ended back in October. However, installation of update KB5068781...

England to host Spain at Wembley for World Cup qualifier
Euro 2025 winners England will host world champions Spain at Wembley in April for a 2027 Women's World Cup qualifier.

Nations Championship to have north v south finale
The Twickenham finale of next year's new Nations Championship event will pit the north and south of global rugby against each other.

'He'd have lit up like a Christmas tree' - McGrath on scans, Bazball & Australia
Ex-Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath questions if backroom staff have too much influence when they send bowlers for routine scans.

Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece
Vital supplies are due to start flowing from the Balkans as energy infrastructure faces sustained Russian attack.

Agency staff covering for Birmingham bin strike vote to take industrial action
Unite claims a growing number of agency staff are refusing to cross the picket lines.

Anthony Joshua to fight YouTube star Jake Paul in December
YouTuber Jake Paul will fight ex-world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout in December.

Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death
The former prime minister was tried by a special tribunal after 1,400 died during a crackdown on unrest in 2024.

This uber-fast USB-C cable is now just $9! Get it while it’s hot
I know you probably have lots of charging cables around your house, but are any of them this fast? Just look at this 6.6-foot Ugreen USB-C cable that hits an insane 240W of charging—and right now, it’s on sale for just $8.98 on Amazon (was $13.99). That’s 36% off! View this...