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Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.

US-Russia-Ukraine talks took place in Abu Dhabi after a roughly nine-month hiatus owing to Iran war

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large exchange of prisoners of war. U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi led to this decision, marking the biggest humanitarian release since the war began in 2022.

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High-stakes talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine – the first since February – began in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, with European engagement. Security guarantees are expected to be central to the two-day discussions , alongside de-escalation, humanitarian measures and prospects for a wider settlement. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who is also Presi

High-stakes trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine – the first since February – are due to begin in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, with European engagement. Security guarantees are expected to be central to the two-day discussions , alongside de-escalation, humanitarian measures and prospects for a wider settlement. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kush

Scientists have observed a bizarre quantum state of matter that combines the structure of a crystal with the frictionless flow of a liquid, all at room temperature. The breakthrough overturns a major practical limitation of exotic quantum experiments and could help bring powerful new light-based computing and sensing technologies closer to reality.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that Iran negotiations remain unproductive.

Bahrain has decided to send an ambassador back to Iraq, ending a diplomatic rift and marking a thaw in relations after the first visit by an Iraqi prime minister to the kingdom in more than two decades. The decision was conveyed on Saturday by Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. He spoke in a phone call with Iraq's Foreign Minister

Alex Eala rounded off her breakthrough 2026 in disappointing fashion as she fell short in the final of the Hong Kong Open, losing Sunday's title match 6-3, 6-0 to Claire Liu of the US. Eala started well and forced an early break of serve but was hampered by an injury to her right knee and received lengthy treatment as she trailed 4-3. Liu won the next two ga

Solar panels have become much more efficient since their infancy, but research breakthroughs show there's still plenty of room for improvement.

<p><a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2042366">Voters across the US</a> elected a historic slate of women, candidates of colour and other underrepresented politicians on Tuesday, reshaping the face of political leadership as Democrats rode a wave of dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s administration ​to major gains nationwide.</p> <p>Democrats <a h

The move comes after Kochi MLA Mohammed Shiyas met Minister for Local Self-Government K.M. Shaji along with P&T Apartment Protest Committee president Abhilash P. Parameswaran in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday

Fórsa general secretary Kevin Callinan warns of further disruption across education, health and local government if no agreement reached

The British writer-director, featured on the 2026 U.K. BAFTA Breakthrough list, supported by Netflix, also tells THR how "I always feel I have two audiences" and about his vision for "sign language cinema."

Scottish writer-director Louis Paxton takes THR through his feature debut, how much it reflects real-life experiences and what’s next for him.

Lucy Liu and Eloise Singer are preparing to take “The Pirate Queen: No Safe Waters,” their immersive experience about Chinese pirate leader Cheng Shih, on an international tour next year, Singer tells Variety. The pair have also co-written a graphic novel and are developing a new game. The news comes as Singer, the project’s writer […]

Imran Perretta discusses his feature debut, which has traveled the festival circuit over the past year and attracted attention amid the riots in France: "It sparks a conversation."

Imran Perretta (Ish) and Ella Bruccoleri (The Other Bennet Sister) are among 21 creatives who have been selected for this year’s cohort of BAFTA Breakthrough talents. BAFTA Breakthrough is awarded to individuals in what the awards body describes as the “midst of or on the cusp of their breakthrough moment as creatives.” The award functions […]

The annual list spotlights U.K. creatives making their mark across film, TV and games, with Netflix partnering once again to accelerate careers on the cusp of major momentum.

BAFTA has unveiled its 2026 Breakthrough U.K. cohort, selecting 21 emerging creatives across film, television and games for its annual talent development program, supported by Netflix. Now in its 13th year, the initiative recognizes rising talent across the screen industries, offering year-round career support, mentorship, networking opportunities and full B

Gidipabali village is extremely remote, without any access road and this is hampering our efforts to take heavy machinery to the site for clearing the debris, says DGP (Fire Services)

Ulster player says he’s not here to make up the numbers – and the same goes for his clubmates

<p>Brent crude drops by more than 6% to $105.55 a barrel, the lowest level in more than two weeks</p><p>The oil price has fallen to its lowest level in more two weeks amid new hopes of a breakthrough to end the Iran war.</p><p>Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped by more than 6.5% to as low as $105.55 a barrel on Monday, the lowest since 16 Octo

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Contacts between Iran and the United States to end their eight-month war are continuing, Tehran has said, after days of Iranian talks with Qatari mediators ended with altered proposals but no breakthrough.

A researcher at the University of Canterbury studies micro-robots, about the size of one-hundredth of a human hair, to look at interactions between cells.

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A promising new study suggests that more than half of younger adults with type 2 diabetes could achieve remission in just six months through a combination of a low-calorie diet and structured exercise. Researchers found that 54% of participants under age 45 who followed an intensive diet and exercise program achieved remission, compared with just 4% receivin

The series will be decided on day five of the third Test after South Africa set Australia a target of 288 in Cape Town following centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder.

There had been positive noises from both sides that an agreement was getting closer on Thursday evening

Anthropic and OpenAI say they’ve disproved a key tenet of computer science. Researchers are struggling with the fall but also feel like “overexcited bunnies” as they look at new questions to explore.

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Ankara wins backing from former adversaries in Libya for maritime border agreement, but other diplomatic tests remain.

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will seek a "top-down" approach with the ...

Artificial intelligence is speeding up scientific discoveries and product development, but industry leaders say turning innovations into successful businesses remains a challenge.

Exeter's Kane James and Bath's Louie Hennessey are aiming to make an impression with Wales in November's Nations Championship.

On Monday, OpenAI announced impressive breakthroughs in mathematics, computer science, and physics, along with what the company says is an evolving approach to communicating its findings. But despite its apparent course correction, researchers who spoke to The Verge are growing increasingly tired of the company's antics. It has been a turbulent few months be

Police are investigating new information and reassessing all exhibits.

The Wheelaroos will have prime-time exposure this Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, and they are hoping to use it to take their rough-and-tumble, uniquely inclusive sport mainstream.

<p>One-day International cricket has gone through changes over the years, but one of the aspects of the game that has continued to be crucial is the importance of taking wickets in the middle overs.</p> <p>In the span of the last three years, which included Pakistan’s dismal 2023 World Cup campaign in India, the national side’s bowlers have struggled to stri

Scientists discovered that the thick, sticky fluid surrounding glioblastoma tumors can make brain cancer cells smaller, more flexible, and better at invading surrounding tissue. Even more troubling, some of these changes persist after the cells leave the thick fluid, revealing a previously overlooked mechanism that could help this deadly cancer spread.

A newly FDA-cleared PTSD treatment uses personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation to target abnormal brain activity, with a clinical trial reporting a 52% reduction in symptoms and 68% remission. Researchers believe the technology could transform PTSD care and pave the way for more precise treatments for other mental health conditions.

A world-first cancer vaccine has been shown to radically reduce the risk of melanoma recurrence and death.

The world’s first major trial of a personalised therapeutic cancer vaccine has been hailed a ‘foundational shift’ in how we research and treat cancer.

Scientists have turned blood cells from an 80-year-old into neural stem cells with a molecular age of less than 20, effectively reversing more than 60 years of cellular aging in the laboratory. The discovery offers a new way to investigate how cells become younger and could help researchers better understand age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected culprit behind sleep loss in Alzheimer’s disease: overactive immune cells in the brain. By temporarily removing these cells, researchers restored more than two hours of sleep per day in mice, revealing a promising new target for treatment.