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US Treasury sanctions eight Canadian money exchange firms over Iran ties

US Treasury claims firms helped sanctioned Iranian entities and handled funds linked to alleged drug trafficking boss.

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When a single vowel stands in the path to victory, the stakes could not be higher for these spelling bee champions

Primary school students bested 200,000 competitors across New South Wales to reach the Premier’s Spelling Bee finals in Sydney

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Several Democrats renew calls for datacenter pauses after blue wave

Tech industry fears delays to its multi-trillion dollar infrastructure buildout meant to power artificial intelligence Several newly elected Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders have renewed calls for datacenter moratoriums in the days after the US midterm elections. The sweeping Democratic victory, which was buoyed in part by backlash to the tech industry, has added momentum to efforts to slow down the multi-trillion-dollar buildout of the controversial facilities. On the social media platform X, Sanders posted a call for an immediate national datacenter moratorium this week. “Americans don’t

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Several Democrats renew calls for datacenter pauses after blue wave

Tech industry fears delays to its multi-trillion dollar infrastructure buildout meant to power artificial intelligence Several newly elected Democrats and Senator Bernie Sanders have renewed calls for datacenter moratoriums in the days after the US midterm elections. The sweeping Democratic victory, which was buoyed in part by backlash to the tech industry, has added momentum to efforts to slow down the multi-trillion-dollar buildout of the controversial facilities. On the social media platform X, Sanders posted a call for an immediate national datacenter moratorium this week. “Americans don’t

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Premier League news: Arteta insists Rice isn’t playing too many games

The Arsenal manager says ‘we’re really looking after’ midfielder, while Andoni Iraola backs keeper Alisson

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WTA chair apologises to Pegula for airing of 'diva' comment

WTA chair Valerie Camillo apologises to Jessica Pegula after her "diva" comment about Mirra Andreeva was live-streamed.

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ECB forecasting losses of up to £50m in 2027 despite visit of Australia for the Ashes

Concern among counties due to reliance on ECB funding Optimism that eventual figure could be reduced to £35m The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is forecasting losses of tens of millions of pounds next year despite hosting the Ashes, with county executives told last week that the deficit could be as large as £50m. The anticipated shortfall, after posting a profit of £12.6m in 2025, is due to a combination of the cyclical nature of the governing body’s media revenues, which is largely determined by domestic opposition, and a recent decision by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to wi

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ECB forecasting losses of up to £50m in 2027 despite visit of Australia for the Ashes

Concern among counties due to reliance on ECB funding Optimism that eventual figure could be reduced to £35m The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is forecasting losses of tens of millions of pounds next year despite hosting the Ashes, with county executives told last week that the deficit could be as large as £50m. The anticipated shortfall, after posting a profit of £12.6m in 2025, is due to a combination of the cyclical nature of the governing body’s media revenues, which is largely determined by domestic opposition, and a recent decision by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to wi

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WTA apologises over Pegula 'hot mic' incident

Women's Tennis Association chief Valerie Camillo apologised on Friday after a courtside microphone captured US star Jessica Pegula making disparaging comments about rival Mirra Andreeva.

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WTA apologises over Pegula 'hot mic' incident

Women's Tennis Association chief Valerie Camillo apologised on Friday after a courtside microphone captured US star Jessica Pegula making disparaging comments about rival Mirra Andreeva.

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Health intel-sharing group warns industry in wake of cyberattack on French blood bank

A healthcare intelligence-sharing organization is warning its members to lock down systems following cyberattacks on cold storage systems, including a French blood bank.

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John Harris obituary

Other lives: Chief executive of South Yorkshire county council and chair of the Coal Authority who served communities throughout his life

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John Harris obituary

Other lives: Chief executive of South Yorkshire county council and chair of the Coal Authority who served communities throughout his life

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Two more DoJ officials resign, including US attorney leading inquiry into Trump rivals

Jason Reding Quiñones led investigation into whether Trump’s rights were violated during 2020 election inquiry

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