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• Quantum computing breakthrough as scientists find possible solution to technology's biggest hurdle

  10-08-2020 15:19 via uk.finance.yahoo.com
  
  Scientists have made a major breakthrough in the development of large-scale quantum computers."Noise" remains the biggest problem for the development of quantum computers, and must be solved before they can be used widely and in the revolutionary ways that have been proposed. The new paper suggests a way of dealing with such noise, in turn potentially opening up a way to control that noise and develop much better quantum computing systems.
  
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• Who Is McKenna West? The Surrogate Who Defied Abortion Orders and Gave Birth in Texas

  13-08-2026 21:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Who is McKenna West? The Alaska surrogate whose decision after a prenatal diagnosis triggered a Texas parental-rights dispute.
  
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• Who Is Jeremy Williams? Death Row Inmate Who Raped and Murdered 5-Year-Old Sold by Her Mother Faces Execution Today

  13-08-2026 21:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Williams, who confessed to the brutal murder of five-year-old Kamarie Holland, is set for execution in Alabama. The case has drawn national attention due to its shocking details.
  
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• Google DeepMind Finds Gemini Can Shift People's Beliefs and Spending in Controlled Study

  13-08-2026 20:47 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Google DeepMind's Gemini 3 Pro AI model can influence beliefs and spending decisions, especially in finance, as shown in a study involving 10,101 participants across the US, UK, and India.
  
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• 'Everyone Was Screaming': Passengers Describe Horror as Train Derails Near Lewes and Carriages Flip

  13-08-2026 20:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Southern Rail train derailed near Lewes, East Sussex, flipping carriages and causing major travel disruption. Emergency services responded swiftly, with no serious injuries reported.
  
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• Prichard Colon Cause of Death Update: Father Reveals Boxer, 33, Died After Decade-Long Recovery From Ring Injury

  13-08-2026 20:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prichard Colon, a former undefeated boxer, has died at 33 after an 11-year struggle with a severe brain injury sustained in a controversial 2015 fight. His family mourns his passing.
  
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• Royal Expert Brands Prince Harry's Invictus 'Invitation a Squalid Ploy' for King Charles

  13-08-2026 20:29 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  King Charles faces a mounting public backlash after royal experts warned against accepting Prince Harry's reported invitation to the 2027 Invictus Games.
  
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• David Foster Breaks Silence on Viral Meghan Markle 'Snub' Claims: 'Certainly No Snub'

  13-08-2026 20:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  David Foster addresses viral claims of snubbing Meghan Markle at a charity gala, clarifying the incident as a misunderstanding and reaffirming his friendship with the Sussexes.
  
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• 'Illegal Alien' Released From Custody One Day Before Allegedly Stabbing Father of Two to Death

  13-08-2026 20:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Contra Costa County judge released Iriarte-Valdez from custody one day before prosecutors say he killed Todd Stewart during a burglary.
  
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• Harvey Nichols Saved by Sports Direct Owner Mike Ashley After Luxury Retailer Warned It Could Run Out of Cash

  13-08-2026 20:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Frasers Group has acquired Harvey Nichols, saving over 1,000 jobs. The deal includes UK stores and international franchises, with plans for significant restructuring to revitalise the luxury retailer.
  
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• BTS' J-Hope and RM Face Fan Backlash Over Chris Brown Photo After Attending R&B Tour in Toronto

  13-08-2026 19:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  BTS members J-Hope and RM face criticism after attending a Chris Brown concert, sparking debate over fan loyalty and the implications of associating with controversial figures.
  
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• The Office Apprenticeship That Built Generations of Experts Is Disappearing as AI Absorbs Entry Level Work

  13-08-2026 19:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  AI systems are absorbing tasks that once trained junior employees, prompting calls for new training models to ensure future senior staff development.
  
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• Karoline Leavitt's Departure Highlights Challenges of the White House Press Secretary Role

  13-08-2026 19:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Karoline Leavitt's departure highlights the pressures of the White House press secretary role and the challenges faced by previous officeholders.
  
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• 102-Year-Old Pub Regular Dies After Alleged Assault at Cwmbran Bar as Family Seeks Justice

  13-08-2026 19:21 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Phillip Ormerod, a 102-year-old great-grandfather, died after an alleged assault at a pub in Cwmbran, Wales. His family seeks justice as police continue their investigation into the incident.
  
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• Trump Authorises Private Cyber Firms To Hack Foreign Scammers After Americans Lost $20.8bn to Fraud

  13-08-2026 19:16 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  President Trump authorises vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks, marking a significant shift in US cyber policy and sparking industry debate.
  
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• North Korea's Lazarus Uses Quantum-Resistant Encryption To Hide Zero-Day Attacks on Defence and Aviation Firms

  13-08-2026 19:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Lazarus exploited a Windows flaw before its patch, using quantum-resistant encryption and compromised servers to conceal the operation
  
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• Everton vs Newcastle: Matthias Jaissle Suffers First Defeat as Newcastle Head Coach in Pre-Season Test

  13-08-2026 19:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Everton vs Newcastle ended in a 3-1 defeat for Matthias Jaissle as the new Newcastle head coach suffered his first loss in a pre-season test.
  
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• How Eldar Azamatov Learned to Scale Technical Judgment

  13-08-2026 19:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Azamatov's progression into engineering leadership required him to move beyond solving problems himself and create conditions in which other people could make strong decisions.
  
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• Man United vs Leeds Makes History as Croke Park Hosts First Club Football Match Ahead of New Season

  13-08-2026 18:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Manchester United and Leeds United played the first club football match at Croke Park, ending 1-1 before United won 5-4 on penalties, marking a historic event for the Dublin venue.
  
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• Britney Spears Claims Paparazzo Posed as Maid and Was 'Paid Big Time' To Spy on Her Home

  13-08-2026 17:15 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Britney Spears has accused a man working in her home of collaborating with paparazzi to leak her whereabouts, allowing them to capture unflattering images.
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Montecito Mansion Faces Severe Mudslide Threats After Summer Ends

  13-08-2026 17:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Montecito mansion faces potential mudslide risks as weather patterns change.
  
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• Ebola Outbreak Could Become Deadliest Ever as WHO Warns Cases and Deaths Continue To Rise

  13-08-2026 17:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ebola cases and deaths are surging in Congo as WHO warns the 2026 Ebola outbreak could become the deadliest ever, with the virus spreading faster than health workers can contain it.
  
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• Man Arrested After 200 Lizards Found Hidden in Socks Inside Suitcase at Tokyo Airport

  13-08-2026 16:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Mexican man has been arrested at Tokyo's Haneda Airport after 200 lizards were allegedly found hidden in socks
  
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• Former Australian Bishop Convicted of Sexually Abusing 2 Indigenous Men on 13 Charges

  13-08-2026 16:44 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted on 13 sexual abuse charges involving two Indigenous men, exposing disturbing parties, Church-funded alcohol, and a wider Vatican probe.
  
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• Travis Barker Says Doctors Nearly Amputated His Foot After 2008 Plane Crash Left 65% of His Body Burned

  13-08-2026 16:34 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Travis Barker shares his survival story from a 2008 plane crash, detailing severe injuries, recovery challenges, and overcoming trauma with support from Kourtney Kardashian in a new Hulu documentary.
  
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• High Pulse Microwave Weapons Used On UAPs: What We Know About The Secret White Sands Operation

  13-08-2026 16:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Harvard's Avi Loeb supports using high pulse microwave weapons on UAPs at White Sands to determine if they represent non-human technology, advocating for scientific analysis over legacy files
  
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• Michael Steele Just Tore Into Trump: Is the MAGA Movement Officially Fractured and Dissipated?

  13-08-2026 16:23 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Michael Steele critiques Trump's diminishing influence in the Republican Party after setbacks in Minnesota and South Carolina primaries, highlighting economic pressures and the Epstein files as contributing factors
  
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• Elon Musk Downfall: Author Ryan Holiday Explores the Hidden Flaws Behind the Billionaire's Success

  13-08-2026 16:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Author Ryan Holiday dissects Elon Musk's journey from obsessive learner to embattled billionaire, arguing that the tycoon's greatest strengths now feed his most dangerous flaws.
  
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• Ex-FBI Agent Claims Nancy Guthrie's Crime Scene Should Have Been Fifteen Times Bigger on Day One

  13-08-2026 16:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A retired FBI agent has criticised the early handling of the Nancy Guthrie investigation, claiming the crime scene should have been 'fifteen times bigger' and tightly sealed from day one.
  
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• What Exactly Is the Connection Between New Lakers Owner Josh Kushner and Donald Trump's Family?

  13-08-2026 16:04 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, instantly raising questions about Kushner's family connection to Donald Trump.
  
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