Friday, 30 June 2023

Cambodian Rulers Facebook Account Goes Dark After Spat with Meta


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Boy 15 and man stabbed to death in north London

Two people were killed and another taken to hospital after Thursday night's stabbings in Archway.

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Thursday, 29 June 2023

Heres what to know about the heat.


By Marie Elizabeth Oliver, Stacey Cato and Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/p2TgkRu

Rwanda policy: Government loses legal challenge in Court of Appeal

The government suffers a setback as judges said Rwanda is not a safe third country.

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Wednesday, 28 June 2023

Deconstructing Mens Dress Codes


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How Migrants Flown to Marthas Vineyard Came to Call It Home


By Edgar Sandoval and Matt Cosby from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nbv7J2G

Its Never Too Late to Become a Nurse


By Alix Strauss from NYT Health https://ift.tt/f9mF0lK

Government 'prepared for range of scenarios' amid Thames Water fears

It comes amid reports the company could be temporarily renationalised as struggles with its debts.

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Queen's University Belfast: 10 students have degree results withdrawn

One of 10 graduates affected says it's "a kick in the teeth" while the university blames human error.

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Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Russia drops criminal charges against Prigozhin and says Wagner is preparing to hand over equipment.


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Todays Top News: The Implications of the Failed Wagner Rebellion and More


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Major research lost after cleaner turns off fridge lawsuit says

A US institute alleges it lost 25 years of work because a man wanted to stop "annoying" alarms.

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How many ways can you fill a pothole?

Various methods of tackling the enduring problem of potholes are trialled on a 1km stretch of road.

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Dorset migrant barge plans should be scrapped council leader says

Weymouth Town Council's leader says there has been a lack of consultation over the Bibby Stockholm.

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England choose Tongue in all-pace Ashes attack

England include Josh Tongue in an all-pace attack for the second Ashes Test against Australia.

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Monday, 26 June 2023

Sunday, 25 June 2023

Saturday, 24 June 2023

A tense Europe closely monitors the developments in Russia.


By Matthew Mpoke Bigg from NYT World https://ift.tt/J5NZPsH

South East Water blames working from home for hosepipe ban

South East Water claims shortages are partly down to more people working from home.

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BBC shows Rick Astley round at his first Glastonbury

Colin Paterson gives the star a whistle-stop tour of the site ahead of his set on the Pyramid Stage.

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Videos show fighting in the Voronezh region after claims that Wagner fighters were in the area.


By Haley Willis, Riley Mellen and Christiaan Triebert from NYT World https://ift.tt/BsgeLwA

Analysis: Putin under pressure as ally turns rebel

The Russian leader vowed to punish Yevgeny Prigozhin after his Wagner forces seized a key Russian city.

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Friday, 23 June 2023

Ukraines Western-Trained Brigades Begin to Enter the Fight


By Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/p2EZijk

Swavesey boy 7 to get Hero Arm after Egham benefactor steps in

Louie Morgan-Kemp, from Cambridgeshire, has been fundraising for £13,000 for the prosthetic limb.

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Thursday, 22 June 2023

England to play in Japan in June 2024 - their first Test in the country

England will travel to Japan next year for a historic first Test match between the two sides in the country.

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The Ashes 2023: England v Australia - Lauren Filer profile as she makes debut

Meet Lauren Filer, England's latest fast bowler who loves to talk and may be the quickest in the country.

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Todays Top News: What to Expect from Modis State Visit and More


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Belarus Is Fast Becoming a Vassal State of Russia


By BY VALERIE HOPKINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/7P1Ci8m

Haaland Bellingham Vinicius Mbappe: Who will win the 2024 Ballon d'Or?

As Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema join Cristiano Ronaldo in embarking on to pastures new, BBC Sport turns the spotlight on potential winners of the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

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Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Mateo Kovacic: Manchester City agree 30m deal to sign midfielder from Chelsea

Mateo Kovacic is close to joining Premier League champions Manchester City after they agree a deal with Chelsea worth up to £30m.

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Pink Floyd The Wizard of Oz and Me


By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/HkClLnw

Heres the latest on the missing submersible.


By BY MIKE IVES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Dv3PQwT

Glastonbury Festival officially starts as Emily Eavis opens gates

Co-organiser Emily Eavis opens the gates to thousands of people ready for a long weekend of music.

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Four Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen near West Bank settlement

Israel's PM says "all options are open" after one of the deadliest attacks on Israelis this year.

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Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Todays Top News: The Blinken-Xi Meeting and More


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El trimestre más peligroso


By BY ELDA CANTÚ from NYT En español https://ift.tt/oEZkaOj

Ex-Met Police officer guilty of raping girl and woman

Adam Provan was a serving officer when he raped a 16-year-old girl and a fellow police officer.

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Monday, 19 June 2023

Ashes: England's Ollie Pope bowled by brilliant Pat Cummins yorker

England's Ollie Pope is bowled by a brilliant Pat Cummins yorker for Australia's first wicket on day four of the first Ashes Test.

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These Cowboys Build a New Juneteenth Tradition at a Rodeo in Portland


By BY BRENT LEWIS AND EDUARDO MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wjXRuoP

Quincy Promes: Spartak Moscow forward sentenced to 18 months in jail for assault

Former Netherlands striker Quincy Promes is sentenced to 18 months in jail for stabbing his cousin in the knee at a family party in July 2020.

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Sunday, 18 June 2023

Mortgage help 'under review' says Michael Gove

Michael Gove was asked about what whether any help would be given to those struggling with payments.

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I Thought I Was Fatherless. Then I Realized What a Father Was.


By BY ZACH GOTTLIEB from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/KvSno2f

The Sunday Read: The High-Risk Feat of Bringing American Born Chinese to TV


By BY JAMIE FISHER, ADRIENNE HURST, AARON ESPOSITO, JOHN WOO, DAN FARRELL AND QUINTON KAMARA from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/URVGuXq

Sir Mark Rylance: 'Acting used to be more accepting of oddballs'

The actor is pleased to see "things have improved" for actors from underrepresented backgrounds.

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US Open 2023: Scottie Scheffler makes superb eagle to stay in touch with leaders

World number one Scottie Scheffler holes from 196 yards for an eagle on the 17th to stay in touch with the leaders at the US Open.

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Friday, 16 June 2023

Reddit Revolts MrBeasts YouTube Empire and Peak Trust and Safety?


By BY KEVIN ROOSE, CASEY NEWTON, DAVIS LAND, RACHEL COHN, JEN POYANT, ALYSSA MOXLEY, DAN POWELL, ELISHEBA ITTOOP, MARION LOZANO, SOPHIA LANMAN AND ROWAN NIEMISTO from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/GLU5BOR

Al Pacino welcomes fourth child at 83 with girlfriend Noor Alfallah

The actor star joins his Godfather II co-star Robert De Niro in becoming a dad again later in life.

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How do radio stations choose their playlists?

One veteran music programmer says it's a blend of factors, but the most important thing is the audience.

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Thursday, 15 June 2023

Wildcats bred in captivity released into Cairngorms

A project set up to save the critically endangered species has released 22 into the national park.

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Todays Top News: How G.O.P. Rivals View Trumps Indictment and More


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Starbucks Is Under Scrutiny Over Removal of Pride Decorations


By BY REMY TUMIN AND AMANDA HOLPUCH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/s9REg6H

Boris Johnson Partygate report: Key findings at a glance

A report by MPs into whether the former prime minister misled Parliament has finally been published.

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Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Lip Readers Apply Their Skill to Celebrity Conversations


By BY STEVEN KURUTZ from NYT Style https://ift.tt/tSaLHTe

The bright and brilliant athletes killed in Nottingham

University of Nottingham students Grace Kumar and Barnaby Webber were two of the three victims.

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Monday, 12 June 2023

Today’s Top News: U.S. Economy’s Strength Poses Questions for the Fed, and More


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Johnson asked me to overrule House of Lords vetting - Sunak

The prime minister says his predecessor asked him to nominate people despite a panel rejecting them.

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Silvio Berlusconi obituary: Italy's flamboyant bounce-back politician

A media mogul who went into politics, he survived several corruption allegations.

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Sunday, 11 June 2023

Driving licence delays possible due to DVLA strike

The DVLA says measures are in place to minimise disruption as workers begin a 15-day strike.

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Why Secrets Lost Their Sizzle


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SNP could make life difficult for Labour - Humza Yousaf

Scotland's first minister says SNP would not cooperate if Labour refuse indy powers in hung parliament.

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Friday, 9 June 2023

There’s No Escaping Wildfire Smoke


By BY SABRINA TAVERNISE, WILL REID, LUKE VANDER PLOEG, CLARE TOENISKOETTER, PAIGE COWETT, MICHAEL BENOIST, DEVON TAYLOR, LEXIE DIAO, MARION LOZANO AND COREY SCHREPPEL from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/Qke5wAL

Anne Diamond: TV presenter reveals breast cancer diagnosis

The broadcaster says she received her breast cancer diagnosis and OBE news on the same day.

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Thursday, 8 June 2023

Zelensky visits the flood zone in southern Ukraine and calls for a ‘clear and quick global response.’


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Man Stabs Several People, Including Children, in France, Authorities Say


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French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka involved in semi-finals on Thursday

The top two female players, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, are on course to meet in the French Open final, but face surprise semi-finalists.

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Wednesday, 7 June 2023

How Sam Altman Stormed Washington to Set the A.I. Agenda


By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2mrjXwA

André Leon Talley’s ‘Sanctuary’ in White Plains, N.Y., Is for Sale


By BY JOYCE COHEN from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/Yc0fxDZ

I Know Why Disney Is Fighting DeSantis


By BY SEAN GRIFFIN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/JyMuU37

Crypto Crackdown: Coinbase and Binance Lawsuits Shake Markets


By BY EPHRAT LIVNI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/dwWH1kE

Russia and Saudi Arabia’s Oil Partnership Shows Strain


By BY CLIFFORD KRAUSS AND ANATOLY KURMANAEV from NYT Business https://ift.tt/lxzehIi

Pope Francis, 86, to have abdominal surgery

The 86-year-old is being hospitalised for a third time in two years, amid persistent health issues.

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What do you want to be when you grow up? Glenwood Primary School answers

From the Royal Navy to the fire service, pupils at a Belfast primary school take part in a careers day.

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Tuesday, 6 June 2023

Diablo IV character creator under the spotlight

The new game's character creator mode has got people talking, but does it hit the mark for players?

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A Religious School That’s Also a Public School


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Charles Wotten: Liverpool race riot victim to get headstone

Seaman Charles Wotten died in 1919 during some of the UK's worst racial violence.

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Today’s Top News: The Growing 2024 G.O.P. Field, and More


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Dads' race at school sports day put me in A&E

Two competitive dads issue a warning about the dangers of the sports day parents' race.

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Monday, 5 June 2023

Two new barges to house up to 1,000 migrants - Sunak

Rishi Sunak said the numbers of people crossing the Channel in small boats is down by around a fifth since last year.

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Millennials Just Keep Voting


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Appeal over Vivienne Westwood planter urn theft from grave

The iconic fashion designer died in December 2022 and is buried in her birthplace of Tintwistle.

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Matthew Selt: Snooker pro coming to terms with hair-pulling compulsion

Essex's Matthew Selt has been a snooker pro for 23 years and for most of that time has been pulling out his eyebrows and eyelashes.

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144 Picture Prompts to Inspire Student Writing


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Harry Kane: Real Madrid want Tottenham striker to replace Karim Benzema

Tottenham striker Harry Kane tops Real Madrid's wanted list to replace Karim Benzema this summer.

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Sunday, 4 June 2023

Ian Bostridge on Music’s Fuzzy Boundaries of Identity


By BY IAN BOSTRIDGE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/gc0vENW

Karim Benzema: Five-time Champions League winner to leave Real Madrid after 14 years

Five-time Champions League winner Karim Benzema is to leave Real Madrid after 14 years at the club.

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Vote on CBI's reforms nerve-wracking, says new boss

Rain Newton Smith says she believes the CBI should survive ahead of vote of confidence at the group.

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What Ozempic Reveals About Desire


By BY MAIA SZALAVITZ from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/KPR8bVU

Local residents rushed to help in any way they could after the crash.


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Bridget Finn Takes the Helm of Miami’s Big-League Art Fair

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