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Technology's complexity keeps growing and those showing us the way, such as Elon Musk, are now our leaders but what happens when innovation slows down, asks Andrew Griffin
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January 02, 2025
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Can India become the world's third superpower?
After overtaking the UK, the country faces huge challenges in 2025 as it aspires to rank alongside the US and China
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January 02, 2025
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Putin's forces still edge forward in Ukraine after nearly three years of war
Tom Watling explores flashpoints along 640-mile front line
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January 02, 2025
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Russian gas via Ukraine to EU nations ceases to flow
Russian gas is no longer flowing to EU states through Ukraine after the expiration of a five-year deal, closing an energy route that has existed since the end of the Soviet Union in 1991.
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January 02, 2025
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Migrants crossing Channel to UK surged 25% in 2024
Here are some of the key statistics and trends for migrants who arrived in the UK in 2024 after crossing the English Channel in small boats.
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January 02, 2025
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Father on the run appeals to justice secretary over case
Dad handed controversial indefinite sentence at 15 years old
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January 02, 2025
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'His life ended in prison because of that label: IPP'
Mother says indefinite jail term contributed to son's death
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January 02, 2025
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Head of Aung San Suu Kyi's former Oxford college joins calls for her to be released
The head of Aung San Suu Kyi's former Oxford college has backed calls from three ex-foreign secretaries for her to be freed.
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January 02, 2025
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Three-day snow warning as temperatures set to plunge
A three-day snow warning has been issued for much of Britain, with temperatures set to plunge this weekend - bringing misery to areas already hit by flooding in the wake of high winds and torrential rain.
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January 02, 2025
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New Orleans terror attack suspect had Isis flag in truck
At least 10 killed as driver mows down French Quarter crowd
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January 02, 2025
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The year of the heavyweight
From Usyk’s epic encounters with Fury to Dubois’s shocking and brutal win over Joshua, the sport’s biggest hitters served up a vintage 12 months in the ring
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January 01, 2025
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A resurgent South Africa pump life into Test game
It was never going to be straightforward. South Africa's cricketers in a pressure game? Perhaps only amphetamines are as reliable in spiking the heart rate.
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January 01, 2025
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Amorim's jumbled United are flirting with the drop
It normally takes two years for a Manchester United manager’s reign to descend into crisis. It has only taken two months for Ruben Amorim to reach that point.
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January 01, 2025
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Nine signs you're trapped in a Harlan Coben mystery
Adaptations like Missing You’ are a perfect hangover watch, but they definitely require viewers to suspend their disbelief. Katie Rosseinsky unravels some of their most baffling cliches
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January 01, 2025
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British Airways wants you to join its club... at a price
The world’s favourite airline’ has upset many travellers with its revamped frequent flyer programme
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January 01, 2025
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'It's much more than just a run – it's a real way of life'
From humble beginnings in a London park to thousands of destinations worldwide, parkrun has attracted millions of loyal joggers to its weekly 5km events. Helen Coffey charts the 20-year success story of running’s most inclusive club
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January 01, 2025
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How rock stars helped put Carter in the White House
Jimmy Carter’s connection to the likes of Bob Dylan and The Allman Brothers forged his outlook on society and allowed him to grab the national spotlight
4 min |
January 01, 2025
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DOME. SWEET DOME?
Build it and they will come or perhaps not. The Millennium Dome was supposed to be an emblem of Britain's future, but it didn't exactly turn out as hoped, recalls Jonathan Glancey
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January 01, 2025
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Taliban tries to stop women from being seen at home
Leader orders blocking of windows overlooking properties
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January 01, 2025
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Israel has destroyed Gaza healthcare system, says UN
Israeli attacks on hospitals in Gaza have devastated the Palestinian enclave’s health system and raised serious concerns about Israel’s compliance with international law, the UN Human Rights Office said in a report yesterday.
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January 01, 2025
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How 2025 could see Putin inch closer to his war aims
With a Russian apologist about to return to the White House, Keir Giles describes how he believes Putin will use the new US president to accelerate his goal of European domination
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January 01, 2025
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Klass: There is a culture of blame around miscarriage
Presenter awarded MBE for campaigning on baby loss
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January 01, 2025
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Troops could be prosecuted over alleged crimes in Syria
Nine UK special forces troops could be prosecuted over alleged war crimes in Syria, Ministry of Defence MoD) figures show. The Service Prosecuting Authority SPA), is considering one case related to one individual and another involving eight.
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January 01, 2025
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Johnnie Walker, legendary radio presenter, dies at 79
Popular radio presenter Johnnie Walker, a former pirate radio DJ who began his career with the BBC in 1969, has died aged 79. After a career spanning almost 60 years, the veteran DJ announced his retirement from the airwaves in October of last year. It followed his diagnosis with a terminal illness.
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January 01, 2025
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Spectacular displays bring in new year across the world
Revellers have cheered in the new year around the world including millions across the UK, despite bad weather forcing the cancellation of many celebrations.
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January 01, 2025
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Pollsters warn Labour ‘lacks a coherent story' for voters
Reform ready to capitalise on Starmer’s falling popularity
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January 01, 2025
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Scammers drain £100m from NHS over five years
Fraudsters have stolen more than £100m from the NHS in the past five years, exploiting weaknesses in IT systems to commit crimes ranging from stealing credit card data to hacking supplier emails, The Independent can reveal.
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January 01, 2025
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Starmer says there is 'much more' to do after rocky start
PM vows to fight to rebuild Britain in new year message
3 min |
January 01, 2025
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Littler holds nerve to book another quarter-final spot
Luke Littler came through an exacting test of his credentials as favourite for the World Darts Championship with a tense 4-3 victory over Ryan Joyce to book a place in the quarter-final last night.
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December 31, 2024
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Suits you, Sir: knighthoods for Southgate and Davies
Hodgkinson leads parade of Olympic medallists recognised
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