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Tue Oct 13 2026
Geoffrey Hinton, an older man in a sweater and button-down shirt, poses outside in his yard in Toronto in front of a brick wall
Geoffrey Hinton
AI godfather calls Trump a ‘corrupt, senile felon’ who is clueless about AI
Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Ohio on Monday night
US politics live
Trump targets Ilhan Omar at rally following raid on her home
Russian strike on Kharkiv kills at least four peopleepa13299963 Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike on a residential building in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, 13 October 2026, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. At least four people died, and more than 40 other people were injured in the Russian strike on a residential area in Kharkiv, according to the State Emergency Service report. EPA/SERGEY KOZLOV
Europe live
Zelenskyy says Russia ‘did not heed’ Trump’s call for ceasefire and Ukraine had ‘no warning’ before strikes on Kyiv
people hold signs that read 'Medicaid funds critical disability services' and 'protect Medicaid save lives'
US healthcare
Millions of Medicaid recipients to face draconian requirements as of 1 January
Pope Leo steps out of a car.
Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo admitted to hospital for operation to remove growth on lung
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In focus

As the midterms approach, Donald Trump is continuing to make strongman moves. But historian Timothy Snyder tells Kai Wright that what this really is, is a sign of weakness. And even as the Democrats seemed poised to win the midterms, Snyder argues that the Democrats need to take bold, decisive action if they do win.
Stateside with Kai and Carter
Timothy Snyder says Trump is weak. Can Democrats take advantage?
  Video | 41:46
 
Ohio
‘No one’s here, no one knows’: north-east Ohio is ground zero for ICE flights
Brazil
How a scandal engulfing Brazil’s top court could return the Bolsonaros to power
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Features

Selfie of Karl Bushby with ice-encrusted eyebrows, beard and moustache
The big interview
‘Some things are worth dying for’: Karl Bushby’s incredible 28-year walk home, through deserts, kidnappers and polar bears
quote  The Social Reckoning isn’t as angry or as potent as a Facebook drama should be
Jesse Hassenger
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Opinion

two tween girls sitting in living room on cellphones
quote  As a pediatrician, loss of human connection is the biggest threat to kids, not AI
Megan Moreno
quote  Europe’s big election season is about to kick off. It could change everything
Nathalie Tocci
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Sports

Tyler Bass is lifted up by teammates, celebrating a game-winning field goal
NFL
Allen finally gets first OT victory of his career as Bills beat Rams in thriller
quote  The Ballon d’Or doesn’t capture football’s wonder – Michael Olise is proof
Zito Madu
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Culture

Luke Thompson and Keira Knightley lie on a bed, laughing and chatting together
Theatre
‘I knew I was being followed’: Keira Knightley on her hacking nightmare – and new Stasi spy play The Lives of Others
Women’s Liberation protestor raises her middle finger while being arrested, Miami, Florida, 23 August 1972
Photography
Fight the power! Protest and rebellion in America
 
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Lifestyle

An illustration showing a pigeon behind a big sash window.
The pest I’ll never forget
The relentless pigeon who stared and stared and ruined my spring
Travel
‘A winning combination of culture and nature’: exploring Germany’s green heart by bus
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