Saturday, 30 September 2023
Friday, 29 September 2023
Blast Kills at Least 52 at a Religious Gathering in Pakistan
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Sir Michael Gambon: A career in pictures
A look back at the work of the award-winning star of stage and screen
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Thursday, 28 September 2023
Blue star Lee Ryan given suspended jail term for BA cabin crew abuse
The Blue boyband member racially abused a cabin crew member while drunk on a BA flight to London.
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The Presidential Politics of the Autoworkers’ Strike
By Michael Barbaro, Rikki Novetsky, Olivia Natt, Eric Krupke, Rob Szypko, Luke Vander Ploeg, John Ketchum, Paige Cowett, Chris Wood, Marion Lozano, Rowan Niemisto and Diane Wong from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/OY1oNWy
Today’s Top News: Key Takeaways From the G.O.P. Debate, and More
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North Korea May Have Seen Little Benefit in Keeping U.S. Soldier
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Russia launched a large drone attack overnight, Ukrainian officials say.
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Was Trump’s Real Estate Hype Fraud or Just Business as Usual?
By Peter Coy from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/dFUCEPt
Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%
The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who crossed border
Travis King ran across the border from South Korea during a tour of the area in July
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H&M admits it needs to improve sizing consistency
The retailer admits sizing needs to be more consistent after its new returns fee sparks a backlash.
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A Stunningly Sudden End to a Long, Bloody Conflict in the Caucasus
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Today’s Top News: Biden Joins Autoworkers on Picket Line, and More
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How Much Do You Know About Albania?
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HS2 firm 'cautious' about taking future UK projects
Speculation the rail line could be scrapped raises doubts about future projects, says construction firms.
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Storm Agnes: The team watching the skies for developing storms
Spotted out in the Atlantic Ocean, the first named storm of the season is set to bring 80mph winds.
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Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Today’s Top News: Hollywood’s Focus Turns to Actors’ Strike, and More
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Depleted Uranium Shells Could Help Ukraine. Critics Say It’s Not Worth the Risk.
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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat
Hans Niemann was accused of cheating after he beat Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen last September.
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Monday, 25 September 2023
Dozens of vintage cars on show at Weston-super-Mare vintage car rally
Classic car enthusiasts flock to airfield for annual wheels event.
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Heavy Metal, on Pointe, in ‘Black Sabbath: The Ballet’
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Maddy Cusack: Police not treating Sheffield United midfielder's death as suspicious
The death of Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack is not being treated as suspicious, police have said.
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Lib Dems drop pledge to raise income tax by 1p
Sir Ed Davey sets out plans to woo voters in Conservative held seats ahead of a general election.
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Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles
The toy giant finds that the new crude oil-free material did not cut carbon emissions.
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Sunday, 24 September 2023
The Sunday Read: ‘The Kidnapped Child Who Became a Poet’
By Wyatt Mason, Jack D’Isidoro, Dan Powell, John Woo, Daniel Ramirez and Devin Murphy from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/VgO2zSu
Wasdale mountain rescuer Penny Kirby celebrates 40 years' service
Penny Kirby and her dogs have found missing hikers and searched for terrorist victims.
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Saturday, 23 September 2023
American bully XL: Owner sought after man attacked in south London park
Police said the victim, in his 40s, was rushed to hospital after being bitten in Pasley Park.
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Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce
The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM's green rethink.
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Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit
The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.
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Ukraine Targets Crimea for Second Day in a Row, Russia Says
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Chris Mason: The week UK politics changed gear ahead of general election
Our political editor recaps on a hectic few days and asks what it means for the looming election.
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Calendar Girl, 74, aims to be a jiu-jitsu teacher to help women
Tricia Stewart is one of the original members of the Rylstone WI that inspired the 2003 film.
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Families 'broken-hearted' after objects removed from children's graves
Flowers and ornaments are among items to be removed from graves in Keady, a councillor says.
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Friday, 22 September 2023
Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule
The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.
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The U.S. is expanding F-16 patrols over Romania amid concerns about drone debris.
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He Tried to Save a Friend. They Charged Him With Murder.
By Sabrina Tavernise, Mooj Zadie, Will Reid, Diane Wong, Olivia Natt, Michael Benoist, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano, Dan Powell, Rowan Niemisto and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/LKOeV8p
Today’s Top News: Biden’s Plan to Keep Migrants From the Border, and More
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Can Meat From a Lab Be Kosher or Halal? Some Say Yes.
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WWE: The Rock and John Cena respond as WWE lets 21 stars go
Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin are among wrestlers released from their contracts after UFC merger.
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Thursday, 21 September 2023
The Laver Cup Underlines a Generational Shift in Tennis
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GB News 'monitoring' Dan Wootton allegations
In July, the host told viewers he had made "errors of judgement" but strongly denied any criminality.
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Japan's Toshiba set to end 74-year stock market history
A group of investors plans to take the company private after buying more than 78% of its shares.
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Historic Banyan Tree That Burned in Lahaina Fires Shows Signs of Recovery
By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1HJsnZX
Driving a Perilous Mountain Pass Through the Devastation of Morocco’s Earthquake
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Today’s Top News: Zelensky Speaks to the U.N., and More
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South Korean Police Accuse 17 U.S. Soldiers of Drug Crimes
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Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm
Twenty-four hours into an Azerbaijan army offensive, ethnic-Armenian forces agree terms for a ceasefire.
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What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?
The UK may weaken some key green commitments, despite its pledge to reach "net zero" by 2050.
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Tuesday, 19 September 2023
Leicester Wilko workers dance during final shift
Store colleagues bring their time working together to an end with a group dance.
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Today’s Top News: World Leaders Gather at the U.N., and More
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Sara Sharif's father, stepmother and uncle appear in court over girl's murder
Sara's father, stepmother and uncle, are due to stand trial at the Old Bailey in September 2024.
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Stonehenge tunnel plan 'should not proceed' says Unesco
The organisation wants the A303 scheme to be amended before a World Heritage Committee meeting.
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Katy Perry reportedly makes $225m by selling her music catalogue
The deal with Litmus Music covers hits like Firework, I Kissed A Girl, Dark Horse and Roar.
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How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India
Hundreds of Sikhs have protested the Indian state after the killing of a prominent leader in Canada.
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Monday, 18 September 2023
The Ozempic Era of Weight Loss
By Michael Barbaro, Nina Feldman, Alex Stern, Luke Vander Ploeg, Shannon Lin, Lexie Diao, Marion Lozano, Rowan Niemisto, Diane Wong, Elisheba Ittoop and Alyssa Moxley from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/Wvfd7h8
A Key Question in Google’s Trial: How Formidable Is Its Data Advantage?
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Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing
Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.
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Sunday, 17 September 2023
The Sunday Read: ‘The Inheritance Case That Could Unravel an Art Dynasty’
By Rachel Corbett, Adrienne Hurst, Aaron Esposito, John Woo, Sophia Lanman and Zachary Mouton from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/d1YRFux
When I Stopped Trying to Self-Optimize, I Got Better
By Francis Sanzaro from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/J5HB6Qy
They’re Ultrarich Techies, and They Want to Build a City From Scratch. What Could Go Wrong?
By Molly Turner from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/CUeNIn3
The Explosive Rise of Single-Parent Families Is Not a Good Thing
By Melissa S. Kearney from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Wm27kuo
Lampedusa: Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni visit island after migrant boat fears
More than 8,000 migrants have arrived on the Italian island over the past three days.
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'Ireland avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms'
Ireland move on to an eagerly-anticipated World Cup Pool B contest against holders South Africa after beating Tonga in Nantes.
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Saturday, 16 September 2023
The Grand Museums of the World Are Broken. Here’s How to Fix Them.
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The Aging of America: Facing the Challenges
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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia
This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.
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Buckingham Palace: Arrest after man scales Royal Mews wall
The mews are home to the stables where the historic royal carriages are kept.
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Three Neighbors of Ukraine Ban Its Grain as E.U. Restrictions Expire
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Rubiales's day in court over World Cup kiss... in 86 seconds
Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations.
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Friday, 15 September 2023
Bangladesh Sentences Prominent Human Rights Activists to Prison
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Gatwick back to normal after air traffic control staff shortages
There were delays and diversions overnight with some knock-on disruption reported on Friday.
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Thursday, 14 September 2023
How Much Value Is Your Home Accruing? It Depends on What It Cost.
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NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.7m
Ministers blame strikes for worsening situation as extra £200m set aside for winter.
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Italia 90: Former England footballer selling shirts from world cup
The shirts from England's seven games and a goalkeeper jersey could fetch £300,000.
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Wednesday, 13 September 2023
Jean Boht: Bread actress dies at 91
The actress was best known for playing matriarch Nellie Boswell in the Liverpool-set 1980s TV sitcom.
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Today’s Top News: The Deadly Floods in Libya, and More
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British soldier charged with murder in Canada
Craig Gibson has appeared in court after the alleged assault.
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Ariana Grande says she used lip filler and Botox to 'hide'
The singer made the comments in an emotional video, saying she stopped using Botox and filler in 2018.
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Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Ukraine claims to have retaken oil and gas platforms in the Black Sea.
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Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss
Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.
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Monday, 11 September 2023
Today’s Top News: The Aftermath of the Earthquake in Morocco, and More
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‘No One Has Come to Help Us’: A Moroccan Father Mourns His Children
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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption
One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.
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Sunday, 10 September 2023
The Sunday Read: ‘Wikipedia’s Moment of Truth’
By Jon Gertner, Adrienne Hurst, Marion Lozano, John Woo, Daniel Ramirez and Andrea Vancura from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/IYA9L2a
Corruption Is an Existential Threat to Ukraine, and Ukrainians Know It
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Our Supposedly Glorious Past Existed Only for Some
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Shakespeare’s ‘Sublimely, Disturbingly Smutty Effect’ Must Endure
By Drew Lichtenberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/4VEQDXp
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