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Despite its small size, Underdog's new model can generate both speech and music.

Physicl is trying to solve the sim-to-real gap with a pipeline originally built to market goods online.

Iran launches diplomatic offensive as US mulls resumption of war.

After announcing his international retirement, Portugal's longstanding captain leaves behind a complicated legacy.

October drop of 0.6% leaves average price of property at £296,285, says Lloyds, as high mortgage rates hit market Business live – latest updates UK house prices fell at the steepest rate in more than three years in Octob…

Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".

Scores of flights across Europe have received bomb threats this week, but no explosives have been found so far.

Paul Mackenzie and accomplices were convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult.

Former liberation movement’s share of national vote almost 14 percentage points below 2021 result The African National Congress is on course to suffer a bruising defeat in South Africa’s local elections, with the once do…

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Asia-Pacific markets slide after Wall Street rout Despite the sharp losses suffered on global stock markets around the world, most indices are still up for t…

The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

The two biggest cities in the US will now be led by Indian-origin immigrants - both democratic socialists.

Decision made in order for factory in Texas to be used for Cybercab, the carmaker’s self-driving taxi Elon Musk has announced that Tesla will wind down production of its Cybertruck, marking the end of a failed effort to…

New Delhi’s air quality has turned hazardous days before Diwali, when celebrations often involve fireworks.

One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.

A judge has blocked construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approval to proceed. And, the Labor Department is set to release the latest jobs report today, a day after stocks plunged.

Cabin upgrade comes as airlines compete for wealthy customers in race to the top of luxury travel Business live – latest updates Singapore Airlines has said it will offer the “largest double bed in the sky” as part of a…

Hollywood Smothers will miss the rest of the season for the Longhorns, who are seeing their injury issues mount.

Dr. Raj Panjabi is the author of Safer: A Playbook. His goal is to help people face a personal crisis — health, workplace, family conflicts — and "turn fear into action."

Protesters have broken into a construction site of a new Microsoft data center in Amsterdam this morning.

The Jaguars never trailed in a comfortable win over the short-handed Ravens in Baltimore.

Scientists have discovered chemically confirmed traces of ancient blood inside 115-million-year-old dinosaur bones, challenging assumptions about how long biological molecules can survive.

Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

RMT union calls eight 24-hour strikes on London Underground in opposition to plans for four-day week Tube train drivers in the RMT union have called eight 24-hour strikes running over 16 days – including six in the lead-…

A study of nearly 5,800 adults found that heart scans measuring calcium buildup in the arteries led to the same observed rate of major cardiovascular events as traditional risk assessments, despite recommending statins t…

Musk said it was to make room for production of its Cybercabs - autonomous taxis without a driver.

Changes in the FTSE 100 and other indexes are not just for financial experts, they can affect our lives.

The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.

Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America with a visit to Uruguay, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery that had put the entire trip into question.

Asian and European markets follow Wall Street with sharp fall as FTSE down 1.9% Business live – latest updates European stock markets have fallen sharply as a rout in US tech stocks spread across the Atlantic, after the…

November's night sky is packed with celestial wonders, from bright meteor fireballs and a close pairing of Mars and Jupiter to a spectacular supermoon.

After nearly 22 years of exploring the universe’s most violent explosions, NASA’s Swift Observatory has re-entered Earth’s atmosphere over Indonesia.

No. 9 LSU cruised to a 131-22 win over Texas Southern, the largest win in Division I history against a Division I opponent

The Jaguars racked up their fourth win by 23 or more points this season in Thursday night's 33-10 rout of the Ravens and believe there's room to be even better.

Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice filed for bankruptcy in federal court, claiming he has more than $3.45 million in debts.

Clutch, backed by Lightspeed and SignalFire, was last valued at $85 million, according to a source.

Full-fat dairy may not be the health villain it has long been portrayed as, according to a new study finding that three daily servings did not worsen weight, cholesterol, or insulin resistance over 12 weeks.

US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Marco Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.

An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.

There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.

Following this week's midterms where voters resoundingly voiced their opposition to data center expansion, OpenAI today announced new commitments to communities where it is working on data center projects, including that…

Airbnb plans to roll out an AI agent in the first half of 2027 that will help users plan and book travel, the company said in its Q3 2026 earnings shareholder letter released today.

Investment has surged into the making of jet turbine blades - an extremely difficult component to make.

Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work

The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.

Airbnb says its upcoming AI agent will help travelers plan trips, compare options, manage bookings, and get assistance throughout their stay.

Perplexity is taking on OpenAI and Anthropic with its own work-focused AI agents. The startup's new always-on "Teammates" can take on multiple roles within a workspace, while pulling existing projects, skills, and memory…

The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public remains low.

Law bans social media platforms from providing minors features such as autoplay that lead to compulsive use Google, Meta and TikTok have sued California to block enforcement of ⁠a new state law intended ⁠to limit the ris…

Meta's AI agent can now take calls as a customizable animated avatar, ahead of the launch of a Tamagotchi-like wearable designed to bring Muse to life.

Meta now lets you have voice conversations with your Muse AI agent in real time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today.

Paraguayan lawmakers voted to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after his resignation, as the collapse of a digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings.

A prosecutor described Brand as a ruthless, calculating, manipulative "sexual predator." Brand, 51, denied the charges, saying he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.

The pollution caused the death of brown and migratory sea trout in the Inler river.

A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are getting it.

Democrats have regained control of Congress. They have a long list of investigations into Trump planned. And, not all races have been called. Here's a look at how they could affect the Dems' majority.

All-round upgrades fit a bigger OLED screen in a smaller and lighter body with water resistance for first time The new iPad mini takes Apple’s fan-favourite tiny tablet and upgrades just about everything about it, includ…

Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification The UK is “dangerously” dependent on China for critical raw materials needed for the military, renew…

Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.

Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.

Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.

Patient is ⁠in ​stable condition and will be transferred to a specialist ‘high consequence’ infectious disease unit A British healthcare worker with Ebola is being evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to t…

The number of deaths linked to cocaine use in England and Wales has nearly quadrupled in a decade.

The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.

Party expected to get less than a third of the vote amid frustration over water outages and power cuts The African National Congress is on course for a bruising result in South Africa’s local elections on Wednesday as vo…

The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".

The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.

Researchers have been chasing the dream of a cancer vaccine for decades. Some recent successes with mRNA technology are garnering excitement from patients, doctors, government and investors.

Many people are swapping out their fluoride dental products for ones made with a mineral called hydroxyapatite. What do dentists say about it?

Concerns from staff, parents, carers or the child themselves will trigger an immediate escalation of care.

There is no end in sight for the drivers of illegal mining, while police action appears ineffective Cora Bailey has been encountering illegal miners ever since she first started treating injured animals in the townships…

Critics cite Lana Nusseibeh’s denial of accusations the UAE is fuelling Sudan war by supporting paramilitary RSF Members of the Sudanese diaspora and international human rights monitors have denounced the candidature of…