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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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First Thing: US ambassador in rare diplomatic break with Israel over attack on US journalist
Mike Huckabee condemns attack on Washington Post photojournalist that has drawn lukewarm response from Israeli authorities
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Three deaths from float crushes raise safety concerns over Japanese festivals
Deputy mayor of Saijo died after becoming trapped under float, days after two similar incidents elsewhere
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Norwegian undersea cable builder pitches 2,800-mile transatlantic data link between Canada and Europe to bypass the US — Canadian majority partner sought to help fund and build new $620 million fiber connection to reduce reliance on American routes
Further attempts to reduce reliance on US infrastructure
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‘No influencers’: the hotels, restaurants and beauty spots restricting photoshoots
Backlash against content creators includes restricted hours for filming and even outright bans
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Japan's MMX mission set to grab a piece of Mars's moon Phobos
A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.
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Trump endorses ally Netanyahu in Israel election: 'Strong, Brave, and Brilliant'
It will be Israel's first vote since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023
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Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world
Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat
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Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon
Japan is launching a spacecraft on a groundbreaking mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of Mars' moons
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End of an era as motorcycling veteran retires after 56 years in trade
"It's been an incredible journey, and I've experienced the best of times."
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Zotac fits the RTX 5080 graphics into an 11.46-liter chassis.
This 11.46-liter Zotac gaming PC packs desktop RTX 5080 graphics, 20-core Intel processing, and support for six displays
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US Army to use 3D-printed rocket motors for low-cost cruise missiles— X-Bow cuts prototype time to days after building 2,100 engines, will arm the ‘Arsenal of Freedom’
Additive manufacturing makes it easier to produce advanced solid rocket motors.
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North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities
North Korea says it has tested a new torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance
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Japan is launching a mission to Mars’s largest moon Phobos
The Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft, set to launch on 20 October, will bring back samples that should solve a moon mystery that has been vexing scientists for more than a century
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Video. Japan's first female PM says makeup and housework add hours to her working day
Video. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says household chores and getting ready for TV appearances add three to four hours to her working day compared with male predecessors.
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Uzbekistan signs $4.7bn energy deals, plans two more nuclear plants
Foreign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe.
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China startup demoes prototype EUV light source — 15W of output power and 90% domestic components, still years away from viability
And will not demo one for many years to come.
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US is reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centers
The United States is making an unprecedented attempt to revive three shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing demand, especially from data centers
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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House
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PlayStation
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Stocks rebound after tech sell-off and Indonesia shares sink on market downgrade warning
Asian shares have mostly rebounded after Wall Street gains, a day after a tech sell-off dragged stocks lower
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Wildfire traps firefighters and volunteers in Indonesia’s Mount Bromo national park, killing 4
Four people have died and two others have suffered severe burns while battling a wildfire in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in Indonesia's East Java after becoming trapped by thick smoke and fast-moving flames
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Japan's Takaichi says chores and makeup add hours to her workday, sparking debate on gender roles
Being a prime minister is tough, with daily schedule packed with meetings and hourslong parliamentary sessions
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Bring a bottle: Viennese dog owners told to rinse pets’ urine from trees
Official guidance says ammonia in animal urine should be watered down to stop it corroding bark
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Richard Hammond among stars to toast special milestone for business
A NORTH Yorkshire business marked a special milestone with congratulatory messages from stars including Nigel Mansell, Martin Johnson, Karun Chandhok and Richard Hammond.
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'What appears to be a simple scam message is often the visible end of a much larger transnational cybercriminal operation': Microsoft leads global takedown of phishing network which sent over a billion messages
YAM Store and its two biggest offerings are being dismantled
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Richard Hammond among stars to toast special milestone for business
A NORTH Yorkshire business marked a special milestone with congratulatory messages from stars including Nigel Mansell, Martin Johnson, Karun Chandhok and Richard Hammond.
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Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain
In the final part of our series on the country, Poles tell how wages have soared – along with the cost of living
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Tech market sell-off deepens amid fears over US inflation and AI debt
Chip makers and tech investors such as Samsung and SoftBank plunge as potential interest rate hikes spook markets
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'A significant moment for Edinburgh': Capital to host G20 finance meeting next summer
Finance ministers and central bank governors will meet at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on July 8 and 9.
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Fifa: Could Arsene Wenger take on Gianni Infantino for presidency?
Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.
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Rugby World Cup 2035: Spain bids to host tournament and use Nou Camp and Bernabeu
Barcelona's Nou Camp, Madrid's Bernabeu and the Mestalla in Valencia are all on a list of possible venues as Spain bids to host the Rugby World Cup in 2035.
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Russia detains Swedish citizen as Moscow eyes future prisoner swaps
The FSB arrested the Swedish citizen in Pskov region on terrorism charges and Japanese journalist Yuki Imai on Sakhalin on espionage charges, days after former president Medvedev wrote that Russia may need to “fill up the exchange pool with European and American idiots” to recover Russians abroad.
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North Korea says it tested cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
North Korea says it has test-fired cruise missiles designed for submarines, continuing to expand its military capabilities amid a diplomatic freeze with Washington and Seoul
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South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index sinks more than 7% as tech sell-off deepens
South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index has dropped by more than 7% as a sell-off of technology shares deepened after U.S. stocks fell on hotter-than-expected inflation data
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Dog that hunts invasive sea creature named animal of the year
Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.
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'One of three in the world' teapot by influential Scottish designer sells for £133k
Rare Christopher Dresser silver-plated teapot sells for £133,600 at Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburgh, while C.F.A. Voysey’s River Rug fetches £95,500.
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GlobalFoundries to open 2 new chip plants in New York with $21 billion in financing from Japan
Semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company GlobalFoundries Inc. says it plans to open two chip-making factories in Malta, New York, financed by an investment of up to $21 billion from Japan
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Burnham told to ‘come clean’ as further dinners with Man City chairman emerge
The prime minister is facing questions over his ties to the scandal-hit club
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Tokyo protests Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying
Japan on Wednesday protested to Russia over the arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of spying, demanding Moscow's explanation, access to the man in custody and humane treatment for him
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Are the European 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs working?
The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.
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Nvidia GPU prices spike in Japan; prices up to 41% higher than Amazon US — RTX 5060 Ti sees the biggest increase among the RTX 50-series stack
Is this a bad omen for the U.S. gamers?
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UK destination named among 'fastest-growing' travel spots for 2027 in new report
Escapism, adventure and a touch of nostalgia are set to shape the way we travel.
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Russia arrests Japanese Hokkaido Shimbun journalist on suspicion of spying
According to Russian security services, he gathered data on "Russia's military readiness" and on mobilised troops and volunteers for the war in Ukraine.
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Recruiter Robert Walters hails growth in UK operations after hefty job cuts
The firm’s net fees on its UK market grew 10% to £13.2 million year-on-year in the quarter to September.
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Teesside travel agent named best in UK says bucket list trips are booming
Libby Gray of Hays Travel Teesside Park has been named the UK's top travel agent at the Travel Industry Awards.
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What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
