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What happenedComedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others, bringing a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court to a close. The offences, dating from 2004 to 2009, involved a fan and women who encountered Brand while working in televi...

What happenedUS technology stocks suffered their sharpest falls in years after Democratic victories in the midterm elections raised fears that Washington could impose tighter controls on the booming artificial intelligence industry. The Nasdaq shed more than 5.5% – wiping about $2.5 trillion (£1.86 ...

What happenedCristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football. Since making his Portugal debut in 2003, the 41-year-old has scored 146 goals in 234 appearances, playing in six European Championships and six World Cups.Ronaldo fell out with Portugal’s newly appointed coach J...
Scientists have grown a tiny human eye lens in a laboratory for the first time – a breakthrough that could eventually lead to new treatments for cataracts and other vision disorders. British researchers used reprogrammed adult stem cells to create transparent “mini lenses” resembling those found nat...

A California startup has used artificial intelligence to create a virus that is reportedly capable of fighting off a bacterial infection. The method, if proven to be effective, could help people combat disease without worsening antibiotic resistance.Researchers at Radical Numerics administered the A...
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The Explainer Tactics may change following another setback for the pro-democracy movement

Cyberattacks have targeted supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe. Could the UK be next?

The Explainer UK seeks access to EU’s protectionist industrial programme aimed at reducing reliance on China and US

The Explainer Four ‘toss-up’ Senate seats could decide who wields power in Washington

Talking Points Pope Leo drives a rethinking of just war doctrine

Talking Point Monarch and PM both stop short of apologising for Britain’s role in slave trade, and sidestep growing calls in Commonwealth for financial redress

Talking Point After a bitter election campaign and a shock first-round setback, Brazil’s president has secured a fourth term – but his troubles are far from over



Under the radar Warming temperatures are offsetting natural cycles

Under the Radar Fake reading communities and AI scams are a few of the nefarious methods

Under the Radar Arson attack on mountainside retreat exposes difficulty in dealing with the physical legacy of Germany’s Nazi past

Speed Read It comes less than two weeks after the rapper was dropped by Ed Sheeran’s tour

Speed Read Democratic lawmakers have demanded more details about the ad

Speed Read The two leaders have “never gotten along better,” Trump claimed

Speed Read The parts were “inexplicably diverted” to the city, Bloomberg reported
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