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Players will need sex test to play on WTA Tour
The Women's Tennis Association is to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to compete on the WTA Tour.
Why Silicon Valley Can’t Stop Looking Over Its Shoulder at China
Chinese companies are offering artificial intelligence that is nearly as good as the leading U.S. technologies, but it’s still America’s race to lose.
Can Arizona Republicans Stop Feuding Long Enough to Win Back the State?
Some Republicans fear the party is poised to repeat past mistakes by nominating candidates in Tuesday’s primaries who are viewed as too extreme to sway moderate voters.
Why Epidemics Breed Rage at Health Workers
Some people have fought Ebola containment measures in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scholars have seen similar responses across societies and throughout history.
Taxing New York’s Second Homes Is a Step Toward Fairness
The recent debate over the new pied-à-terre tax in the city offers a useful case study.
Ukraine War Momentum Helps Spur Interest in Postwar Investment
At a conference on reconstruction, the focus shifted to private investment, not donor assistance.
Stay or go - at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call
The World Cup is over, and Marcus Rashford returns home not knowing if his future at club level lies with Manchester United.
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.
Residents told to pay £7,000 each to fix water pipe outside their homes
The Pontycymer residents say they have been told it could cost more than £7,000 each.
Fire crews battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.
The small seaside town winning big from TV tourism
Hope Street has been popular with audiences not just in the UK but overseas since it started in 2021.
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A very quick guide to Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham will replace Sir Keir Starmer as PM, after winning the backing of Labour MPs.
How Andy Burnham Becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister
Andy Burnham is set to become the next prime minister on Monday. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.
Fire crews battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.
Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.
Players will need sex test to play on WTA Tour
The Women's Tennis Association is to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to compete on the WTA Tour.
A.I. Drones Are Coming. We Are Not Ready.
World leaders are marching us toward an uncertain era of new warfare — fast.
Taxing New York’s Second Homes Is a Step Toward Fairness
The recent debate over the new pied-à-terre tax in the city offers a useful case study.
U.S. Average Gas Price Returns to $4 a Gallon as Iran Crisis Escalates
A month ago, drivers were enjoying some relief at the pump after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Now, prices are rising again.
From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown
BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms.
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
Stay or go - at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call
The World Cup is over, and Marcus Rashford returns home not knowing if his future at club level lies with Manchester United.
Tehran and Washington Face a ‘Wake Up Moment’ Over the War
U.S. and Iranian attacks are unfolding in a way that risks a wider war they cannot contain, analysts warn, unless they can return to negotiations quickly.
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