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Michelle RobertsDigital health editor, BBC NewsGetty ImagesA growing number of US teenagers are using caffeine pouches to get an energy rush, say experts who worry the trend could soon take off in the UK. The small teabag-like pouches, placed between the lip and gum, deliver a quick caffeine hit, straight to the bloodstream. Some social media influencers are pushing products, recommending them to gym-goers for performance or to students who want to be alert for exams. TikTok Shop sells lots of brands and flavours that could appeal to young people, says Dr Rob van Dam from George Washington University.But with…

Palestine Red Crescent SocietyThe Palestine Red Crescent Society shared pictures showing heavy damage to its headquartersThe Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has accused Israeli forces of attacking its headquarters in Gaza, killing one worker and injuring three others. The humanitarian organisation said the attack “sparked a fire in the building” in the early hours of Sunday morning. Describing the overnight attack on the facility in the southern city of Khan Younis as “deliberate”, the Red Crescent said its HQ’s location is “well known” to the Israeli military and is “clearly marked with the protective red emblem”.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF)…

Photograph: Guardian DesignI come from Trinidad and Tobago. As a country that was once colonized by the British, I am wary of the ways that inequalities between the global north and global south risk being perpetuated in the digital age.When we consider the lack of inclusion of the global south in discussions about artificial intelligence (AI), I think about how this translates to an eventual lack of economic leverage and geopolitical engagement in this technology that has captivated academics within the industrialised country I reside, the United States.As a scientist, I experienced an early rite of passage into the world…

AC Milan are looking to sign Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez, while Tottenham Hotspur want to replace Son Heung-Min with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Sources: Man United open to offers for Højlund- Source: Newcastle make bid to sign Sesko- Source: Liverpool not planning new Isak offer after £110m bidLiverpool striker Darwin Núñez is set to leave the club this summer. Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty ImagesTRENDING RUMORS- AC Milan have made an attempt to sign Liverpool striker Darwin…

Streaming services are known for having award-worthy series but also plenty of duds. Our guide to the best TV shows on Netflix is updated weekly to help you know which series you should move to the top of your queue. They aren’t all surefire winners—we love a good less-than-obvious gem—but they’re all worth your time, trust us.Feel like you’ve already watched everything on this list that you want to see? Try our guide to the best movies on Netflix for more options. And if you’ve already completed Netflix and are in need of a new challenge, check out our picks…

なにもかもなくした手に四まいの爆死証明 なにもかもなくした手に四まいの爆死証明 I have lost everything;in my hand,four atomic bomb death certificates — Atsuyuki Matsuo, 1945 debug viewHIROSHIMA, Japan — For a few years, now, I’ve been turning over in my head one brief scene in a beautiful movie.It comes two hours into “Drive My Car,” Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Oscar-winning 2021 masterpiece of bereavement and artistic inspiration, when a troupe of actors steps outside the theater to rehearse in the fresh air. It is autumn. Leaves crunch beneath the feet of two actresses as they play one of the tenderest scenes of “Uncle Vanya.” They’d been struggling, up to now, as they…

Call it the Bridgerton effect, which itself was arguably the result of The Crown effect, but the Netflix algorithm is currently aimed toward the UK with moonier eyes than usual. Last month saw Lena Dunham recount her days as an American getting to grips with the realities of London in Too Much, and as production begins on yet another adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, here comes the sudsy romance My Oxford Year where the object of affection is England itself.One might assume that a university-set film directed by The Inbetweeners creator Iain Morris would be a ribald comedy geared toward…

A roundup of major events last week.

The convenience of online shopping has revolutionized how consumers purchase small appliances, with 78% of Americans now comfortable buying appliances online, representing a significant increase from 73% just one year ago. However, the inability to physically examine products before purchase has led to a surge in buyer’s remorse, particularly in the small appliances category where tactile experience often matters most. The global small appliances market, valued at $29.09 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $40.90 billion by 2030, continues to expand rapidly through e-commerce channels. Yet many consumers struggle with online purchases, often ending up with appliances that don’t…

Defending champion Alexei Popyrin rallied from a set down to beat world No 9 Holger Rune 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 and reach the National Bank Open quarter-finals.The Australian will put his growing reputation as one of the biggest giant-killers on the tour to the test when he faces Alexander Zverev in the last eight, after the top seed benefited from Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo withdrawal while the German was leading 6-4, 1-0.Popyrin started strongly against Rune but was unable to make the most of his early touch as he failed to close out 11 break points while the fifth-seeded Dane took the…