2 hours ago Elon Musk says AI has learned everything about humans and has to make own discoveries

Tech tycoon Elon Musk says artificial intelligence will now have to write an essay or a thesis then grade itself, because the 'cumulative sum of human knowledge has been exhausted'

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5 hours ago Trio of burglars follow couple home from airport then strike while they're unpacking

Jhony Ramirez-Loayza, Arturo Mendivil-Valvin and Arturo Flores-Marquez have been slapped with a jail sentence after they followed a couple home from their holiday and then stole their luggage

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3 hours ago Jolted Australia are on the tear again – England have their work cut out

Healy’s side have reacted strongly again to World Cup pain and the tourists need to keep the series live until the TestIf you’re playing against the Australian women’s cricket team, there are points where the only option is to brace yourself. Because they lose so very rarely, in any format, they tend to respond to those anomalies by proving how unusual they are. For England’s women, visiting Australia for a Women’s Ashes series of three one-day internationals, three Twenty20s and a day-night Test, this is now the position they are in.Skip back two places on the list of major failures to the 50-over World Cup semi-final of 2017, when Australia got ambushed by Harmanpreet Kaur in one of the all-time batting assaults. Outraged at watching England subsequently knock over India in the final, Australia went on a tear: unbeaten in series terms across four Women’s Ashes, three T20 World Cups, three T20 tri-series, 14 bilateral T20 series, 14 bilateral ODI series, the Commonwealth Games and ...

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67 minutes ago Parents discover tragic truth after 'healthy' boy, 9, collapses and dies on Egypt holiday

Mattia Cossenttini was visiting the Egyptian resort town of Marsa Alam with his younger brother and their parents when tragedy struck on January 5.

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28 hours ago Car thief drives off with owner hanging out of vehicle in desperate bid to stop him

She was nearly dragged underneath the wheels as she tried to prevent Carl Hunt driving away in her Nissan Note

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3 hours ago Bride furious after finding out Instagram stunt wedding was actually real

A judge ruled that the woman 'did not provide real consent' after she agreed to take part in a fake Instagram wedding - only to later discover she had been duped into a genuine marriage

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15 hours ago Novak Djokovic’s claim he ate ‘poisoned’ food in 2022 Melbourne hotel detention ‘possible but very unlikely’, experts say

Doubt cast on tennis former world number one’s comments in GQ interview as debate reopens about handling of visa sagaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastExperts have cast doubt on Novak Djokovic’s claim that he was “poisoned” by the food he ate in hotel immigration detention during his Australian Open visa saga, suggesting it is possible but unlikely.Interviews with the former world number one ahead of the 2025 Australian Open have reopened public debate about the chain of events in 2022, with Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios saying his home country had “treated [Djokovic] like shit” by cancelling his visa in 2022.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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10 hours ago I won a stunning £4million riverside mansion in Lake District beauty spot with Omaze

Hannah Drury, 42, was left 'speechless' when she discovered she had scooped the riverside bolthole in the Lake District.

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7 hours ago ‘The worst way of dying’: scientists urge coordinated effort to stop whales getting tangled

Experts recorded 45 entanglements off Australia’s east coast in 2024 – but believe that’s ‘the tip of the iceberg’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 45 whales were entangled by fishing ropes and line on the east coast in 2024, and experts are calling for better management of fishing gear in Australia to prevent marine suffering.Dr Olaf Meynecke, a marine scientist at Griffith University, said the issue of preventing whale entanglements was “largely ignored in Australia”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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4 hours ago I'm a fashion expert and went to Italy for the honeymoon of my dreams. These are my top 10 tips for packing

After lots of testing, I've discovered the ten best tips for effortless packing. Read on for my tips to make packing for your next trip as easy as possible.

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13 hours ago ‘Heartless’ fraudster stole £1m from bank customers to fund Porsche sports car and lavish lifestyle

Adam Raja used more than 100 mobiles and SIM cards to contact unsuspecting victims from his bedroom in Croydon

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9 hours ago Forensics in Christmas cake poisoning case make bombshell discovery during tests on exhumed body of baker's husband

Paulo Luiz, 68, died last September after eating contaminated bananas and his wife Zeli Dos Anjos, 61, was also taken ill but survived.

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5 hours ago Ancient mosaic with Bible verse that 'blesses all who read it' discovered

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,500-year-old monastery with a colorful mosaic floor bearing a Bible verse blessing all who read it. Experts say it is one of a kind.

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26 hours ago Police discover 'sophisticated' cannabis farm worth more than £1 million in former pub

"They smashed in the door...it was like something from a movie"

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10 hours ago Moment blundering arsonist rips off pants after setting himself on fire on Christmas Day

The footage shows two men pouring a flammable liquid over the front of a burger business in Melbourne, Australia, early on Christmas morning - with one coming a cropper

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5 hours ago Where was Nosferatu filmed? Here's where Robert Eggers found the perfect spooky castle

Here’s where you need to go to discover the locations used on one of the biggest film releases of the year thusfar.

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29 hours ago Solicitor who stole £146m from investors and spent it on boat, cars and Lake District shooting and fishing estate is told to pay back just £1m

Timothy Schools, 65, was jailed for 14 years in August 2022 for pocketing cash invested into Cayman Islands-registered Axiom Legal Financing Fund.

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10 hours ago Scientists discover a diet that can bulletproof the gut against food poisoning

University of Cambridge researchers said eating one nutrient helped nurture beneficial bacteria that naturally live in our guts, helping protect against those might invade via contaminated food.

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6 hours ago I went on the Graceland tour that allows you to get closer to Elvis than ever before

As Memphis prepares to celebrate the 90th birthday of the King of Rock’n’Roll, superfan Zoey Goto discovers the inner world of Elvis on a new behind-the-scenes experience of his home – including rides on the mansion’s horses and rummaging through the archives

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30 hours ago Man United discover brutal Marcus Rashford transfer reality and it could cost them millions

Manchester United transfer news as Marcus Rashford, Ruben Amorim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and Ineos set to learn exit reality they didn't want

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15 hours ago Australia asked to pay compensation for violating rights of asylum seekers in Nauru camps

UN watchdog finds refugees and asylum seekers suffered deterioration of physical and mental health in offshore detention camps

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6 hours ago People gobsmacked at woman's age after she reveals her skincare secret

A woman has gone viral on TikTok after revealing her age - but people are convinced she looks more than 20 years younger

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30 hours ago 'I bought north London house for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'

Daniel Bruce and his neighbours were left with unsellable, uninsurable homes and their warranty provider is still yet to agree to a payout - despite persistent leaks and collapsing ceilings

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19 hours ago What to do if you’re lost in the Australian bush – and other amazing stories of survival

When heading into a remote location be prepared and let people know your route, experts say. If you end up lost, first seek shelter and waterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThis week Hadi Nazari was found alive after being lost in the remote Kosciuszko national park for almost two weeks.Nazari survived in some of Australia’s most unforgiving terrain by drinking creek water, foraging for berries and – fortuitously – finding two muesli bars in a remote hut. Continue reading...

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30 hours ago 'I bought north London home for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'

'I bought north London home for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'  The Mirror

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19 hours ago Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram

Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremonyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne couple’s marriage has been annulled after the bride told a court she had thought their wedding was nothing more than a social media stunt to boost his Instagram following.In an October family court judgment published on Thursday, a judge annulled the December 2023 marriage after finding the bride “believed she was acting in a social media event”, rather than in a legally binding wedding ceremony.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Man United discover Marcus Rashford transfer blueprint as drastic Victor Osimhen plan explained

Manchester United transfer news as Marcus Rashford exit plan must take drastic turn and Victor Osimhen has shown the way

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41 hours ago Council worker who stole over £1m from employer is "cautionary tale" for local authorities

Michael Paterson stole a total of £1,087,444.47 from the council over a 17 year period.

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20 hours ago Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules

United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia violated the rights of asylum seekers arbitrarily detained on the island of Nauru, a UN watchdog has ruled, in a warning to other countries intent on outsourcing asylum processing.The UN human rights committee published decisions in two cases involving 25 refugees and asylum seekers who endured years of arbitrary detention in the island nation.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Lily Allen 'spiralling' and responds to claims husband David Harbour found her in 'crack den full of men'

The Alfie singer also responded to speculation that she had ended up in rehab after she discovered husband David Harbour was using an exclusive dating app behind her back.

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43 hours ago Crooked HMRC worker who stole £200,000 of taxpayer cash to pay mortgage can AVOID jail if she sells her house

A crooked HMRC worker who took almost £200,000 of taxpayer cash to pay off her mortgage has been told she could avoid jail if she sells her house.

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21 hours ago Ninette's War by John Jay: My mother gave us cyanide to take in case the Nazis caught us

Constance Craig Smith discovers the harrowing story of Ninette Dreyfus. Having been displaced from Paris 1940 for being Jewish, the Dreyfus family had to learn to survive.

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8 hours ago Glass a day of common fruit juice slashes fat and helps control weight

Researchers discovered drinking 12 ounces of the juice daily for a week causes positive changes in a person's health

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45 hours ago How a Scottish council worker stole £1.1 million undetected for 17 years

A warning has been issued on the back of the fraud case involving Aberdeen City Council

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28 hours ago Dundee vs Rangers LIVE as more fireworks expected but another pyro show?

Philippe Clement’s side head to the City of Discovery hoping their away form hits the position of recovery

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9 hours ago Raducanu turns down insect bite treatment over doping fears in Australia

Raducanu snubs spray after Swiatek and Sinner sagas‘I’m going to tough it out because I don’t want to risk it’Emma Raducanu says the chance of ingesting a contaminated substance is a notable concern on the minds of tennis players at a time when Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek continue to navigate the fallout of two of the most high profile anti-doping cases in the history of the sport.Speaking at her pre-tournament press conference at the Australian Open before her first round match against the 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday, Raducanu said players must “manage the controllables” as well as they can. She had suffered a significant insect bite the previous day but declined the antiseptic spray she was provided because she did not want to risk taking a banned substance. Continue reading...

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28 hours ago Rescuers searching Dolomites for missing Brit hiker 'find his glasses' near spot where they discovered pal's body as search is paused due to avalanche fears

Aziz Ziritat, 36, and his friend Samuel Harris, 35, both from London, were hiking in the Dolomites in northern Italy but they had not been heard from since 2.20pm on New Year's Day.

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10 hours ago Kate Cross hoping 2023 successes can embolden England ahead of the Ashes

The action starts this weekend.

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30 hours ago How to find your signature style: Using what you already have in your wardrobe

Ready to define a style that feels authentically you? Join personal stylist Clare Chambers to discover practical strategies for creating a wardrobe that saves you time, money, and stress—while looking effortlessly polished.

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11 hours ago Claudia Winkleman says style is influenced by Anita Dobson and Demis Roussos

She will host The Graham Norton Show in February, while Norton is in Australia.

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30 hours ago People only just discovering Love Island star Curtis Pritchard's 'car crash' Hollyoaks scene

A former Hollyoaks star hit out at the Love Islander's performance

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21 hours ago Music as Medicine by Daniel Levitin: Does music hold the key to treating Parkinson's?

Glenda Cooper discovers the healing power of music in Daniel Levitin's new book, Music as Medicine.

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31 hours ago All the celebrities who have lost homes in devastating Los Angeles fires

Hollywood stars are picking up the pieces after discovering their affluent neighborhood was reduced to ash and rubble when the California wildfires tore though Pacific Palisades.

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24 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans left gobsmacked as yet another 'emotional' twist airs

On Thursday night's episode of BBC's The Traitors, there was a surprise for fans as they discovered whether the remaining two Traitors had decided whether to recruit a new Traitor or murder a Faithful

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31 hours ago Baby name expert warns there's one moniker parents should never use for child

One woman was left in stitches after discovering a hilarious passage in a book of baby names, which warned parents against giving their kids a certain moniker

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25 hours ago Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado ‘kidnapped’, allies say

Leader reportedly ‘violently intercepted’ after sneaking out of hideout to lead protest against authoritarian president Nicolás MaduroAllies of Venezuela’s most influential opposition leader, María Corina Machado, say she has been “kidnapped” from the streets of Caracas by regime officials after sneaking out of her hideout to lead a major protest against the authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro.Maduro is set to be sworn in for his third presidential term on Friday, despite widespread suspicions that he stole last year’s election. Hugo Chávez’s heir has produced no proof of his claim to victory while Machado’s movement has published detailed voting tallies offering compelling evidence that its candidate, Edmundo González, actually won. Continue reading...

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33 hours ago Common drug backed by celebs and taken by millions could raise Alzheimer's risk, British researchers discover

Use of the treatment has soared in popularity in recent years now taken by 2.6million women in England according to the latest data.

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28 hours ago Dundee vs Rangers LIVE as Clinton Nsiala handed start while Garza makes his Dees debut

Philippe Clement’s side head to the City of Discovery hoping their away form hits the position of recovery

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34 hours ago Man disappears for 9 years after leaving bar until Google Maps image uncovers grim truth

David Lee Niles was visiting his local bar to meet a friend in 2006 but after leaving the pub, he was never seen or heard from again - until a chilling discovery was made on Google Maps nine years later

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28 hours ago Dundee 1 Rangers 0 LIVE as Dees look for the second to really put Clement on the rack

Philippe Clement’s side head to the City of Discovery hoping their away form hits the position of recovery

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37 hours ago Man extradited to Queensland from NSW over alleged 1997 murder of former partner initially ruled as suicide

Keith Lees charged with murdering Meaghan Rose whose body was found at the base of cliffs at MooloolabaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 72-year-old man has been extradited to Queensland and charged with the alleged murder of his former partner almost 28 years ago.Keith Lees was arrested in Dural, in Sydney’s north-west, last week after spending about 18 months on the run and was handed over to Queensland police on Thursday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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28 hours ago Dundee 1 Rangers 1 LIVE as flag rules out second Dees goal – and there’s controversy

Philippe Clement’s side head to the City of Discovery hoping their away form hits the position of recovery

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38 hours ago Man, 72, dies after 'two thieves force way into home to steal booze and assault him'

The home of 72-year-old Stephen Ridgeway was broken into in November and he was assaulted as assailants stole alcohol and mobile phones, and he died a month later in hospital

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