Anne Carson awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
The Swedish Academy honored the Canadian poet and essayist for an inventive body of work that moves between classical traditions and modern literary forms.
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Wildlife theme selected for next Bank of England note series
Four native species will become the central images on redesigned sterling notes after a large public consultation.
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Granit Xhaka receives probation in fake vaccination certificate case
The Switzerland and Sunderland captain said he accepted responsibility after admitting that he obtained a false COVID-19 vaccination document.
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Mozilla says Microsoft still limits browser choice outside Europe
Mozilla says Windows and Copilot continue to steer users toward Edge in markets where European Union rules do not apply.
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Experimental Rust port aims to replace the TypeScript 7 compiler
The early tsc-rs release claims broad compatibility and faster checks than Microsoft’s Go compiler, while its creator warns that it remains experimental.
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Liège restricts gatherings after student protest unrest
Authorities temporarily closed the main railway station, urged shops to shut and banned gatherings of more than three people after a second day of disorder.
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Bulgaria ends search for 12 sailors after Black Sea drone strike
Twelve Syrian crew members remain missing after one of two merchant ships hit in Bulgaria’s search-and-rescue zone sank about 130 kilometers offshore.
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Zavodovski Island loses two-thirds of its chinstrap penguins
A British Antarctic Survey study links a 63% decline since 2011 to climate-driven changes in krill availability rather than a volcanic eruption.
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Mexico adopts single-nationality rule for presidential and governor candidates
A constitutional change signed by President Claudia Sheinbaum will require candidates for top executive offices to hold only Mexican nationality from 2028.
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LIVE COVERAGEExperimental Rust port aims to replace the TypeScript 7 compiler
The early tsc-rs release claims broad compatibility and faster checks than Microsoft’s Go compiler, while its creator warns that it remains experimental.
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Tokyo records 34 consecutive rainy days, the longest streak since 1886
Japan's weather agency says the capital surpassed a 2019 record as September rainfall approached three times its usual level.
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Reserve Bank of Australia raises cash rate to 4.6 percent
The quarter-point increase takes Australia's benchmark to a 15-year high as energy disruption and technology demand add to inflation pressure.
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Jean Smart Wins Fifth Consecutive Lead Comedy Actress Emmy for ‘Hacks’
Smart’s award for the show’s fifth season made her the first woman to win an Emmy for every season of one series.
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