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Is there anything GLP-1 agonist drugs cannot do?
Every other month, researchers find new uses for GLP-1 agonist drugs, like Mounjaro and Ozempic — now even as a treatment for substance abuse. It's classic drug repurposing, a tec…
Musk's SpaceX IPO holds both promise and peril
SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and AI company, presents potential for investors. But its futuristic, unproven plans also carry significant financial risks.
Sex doll art sparks debate at German president's residence
Beyond a headline-grabbing bronze, contemporary artworks draw attention to political power at an exhibition held at Bellevue Palace before the state building closes for renovation.
'Disclosure Day': For Spielberg, aliens are not just fiction
As Steven Spielberg releases a new film on extraterrestrials, here's a brief history of modern alien conspiracies and why scientists are now taking UFO reports seriously.
The climate conversation many US pastors avoid
As the Trump administration undoes scores of environmental protections, some Christian leaders are inviting their congregations to do as the Bible asks and be good stewards of the…
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Men’s transfer window summer 2026: all deals from Europe’s top five leagues
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Desmond Armstrong: America's World Cup Pioneer
The story of the first US-born black men's player to represent the USA at a World Cup.
Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo
How Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo didn't just dominate their era. They created one.
How Cornish miners brought football to Mexico
As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.
London City Lionesses complete landmark signing of Putellas
London City Lionesses have completed the landmark signing of free agent Alexia Putellas following her departure from Barcelona.
Why did England’s 2006 World Cup dream end in agony?
Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?
The summer a golden generation lost its shine
The summer of 2006 was meant to be England's moment. A world-class squad, celebrity partners and confident fans - the hype was huge and the fall was hard.
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Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response
The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City
Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the cit…
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says
The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.
Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting
The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff
The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.
Jeju Air Crash Probe Focuses On Engine Damage After Bird Strike
Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.
Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B
The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.
Trump Says He Wants to 'Clean Out' Gaza, Send Refugees to Egypt and Jordan
The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war b…
Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war.
Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.
Israel says 91 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.
U.N. and Congolese Troops Struggle to Halt Lightning Rebel Attack
Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the p…