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Few reasons for optimism after US diplomatic dash

Over three frantic days, Antony Blinken tried to find middle ground where none exists, for now.
US & Canada
The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth

America is using its own money to send weapons to a place it officially doesn't recognise.
Asia
Ukraine military under pressure over deadly strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony.
Europe

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Diaz grabs late and emotional Liverpool equaliser

Luis Diaz comes off the bench to salvage a point for Liverpool with a stoppage-time goal at Luton in his first match since his parents were kidnapped.
Football
'Kohli the one-day king and king for one day'

In Kolkata, the City of Joy, the whole of India celebrated Virat Kohli's birthday, his record-equalling one-day hundred and another stop on their march towards glory.
Cricket
Verstappen wins from Norris in Sao Paulo

Red Bull's Max Verstappen takes a controlled victory in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to extend his record for wins in a season to 17.
Formula 1

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Europe's sky-high 'slow' train

It travels through one of France's wildest, most pristine landscapes
Travel
Plastic or paper: The straw debate

Is your choice of drinking straw really a simple one?
Future
Why ads are hitting streaming services

The adverts consumers hoped to escape through media subscriptions are returning
Worklife
Did American History X see the future?

The 1998 indie film portrayed a chilling vision of extremism in the US
Culture
Rescued bear arrives in Devon via Eurotunnel

The Swedish zoo it has come from is closing and staff were told to "euthanise" those animals left
Devon
How do you destroy two tonnes of cocaine?

The largest drug seizure in Irish history was made in September but what will happen to it next?
UK
Musk launches AI chatbot with 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available
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