Tuesday, 31 October 2023

German politician held after Nazi slogan complaint

Far-right AfD member Daniel Halemba, who was later released, is suspected of displaying Nazi symbols.

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In Cyberattacks, Iran Shows Signs of Improved Hacking Capabilities


By Ronen Bergman, Aaron Krolik and Paul Mozur from NYT World https://ift.tt/WgAV7dp

2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia set to host after Australia does not bid

Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia decides against bidding hours before the deadline.

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Monday, 30 October 2023

Israeli Troops Enter Gaza


By Sabrina Tavernise, Jessica Cheung, Sydney Harper, Rachelle Bonja, Rikki Novetsky, Patricia Willens, Lisa Chow, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/9B6A8kT

Dozens Arrested in Dagestan After Mob Storms Plane Arriving From Israel


By Ivan Nechepurenko, Marc Santora and Isabel Kershner from NYT World https://ift.tt/Zlmqajw

Maduro podría perder las elecciones presidenciales de Venezuela


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Hundreds celebrate Diwali in Trafalgar Square rain

The festival of lights celebration included performances from the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities.

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Sunday, 29 October 2023

Brixton village: How the 'Oxford Street of South London' evolved

Brixton market has stood at the heart of this multicultural community for over 160 years.

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Luis Diaz: Liverpool 'aware' of 'ongoing situation' involving forward's family in Colombia

Liverpool say they are "aware of an ongoing situation" involving the family of Luis Diaz after reports his parents have been kidnapped in Colombia.

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Saturday, 28 October 2023

Friday, 27 October 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: South Africa's Marco Jansen gets South Africa's first wicket

Marco Jansen removes Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique for nine as South Africa claim early wicket in the Cricket World Cup encounter in Chennai, India.

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Thursday, 26 October 2023

David Hunter: Appeal against Cyprus manslaughter verdict begins

David Hunter was convicted of the manslaughter of his ill wife but could be tried again for murder.

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Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Otis is forecast to dump heavy rain but rapidly weaken.


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FNaF movie: Reviews for long-awaited adaptation arrive

The long-awaited film of the hit videogame arrives to poor critic reviews, but will it deter fans?

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Buses: Councils warn 'on-demand' buses under threat without more money

Councils said they could not offer a like-for-like replacement for commercial services that have faced cuts.

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Tuesday, 24 October 2023

She Made Pesto. People Started Spilling Their Secrets.


By Remy Tumin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/B8yPaOe

Inside Poland Spring’s Hidden Attack on Water Rules It Didn’t Like


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Several missing after ships collide in North Sea - officials

The British Verity has reportedly sunk after it crashed into the Bahamian Polesie on Tuesday morning.

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The Rock waxwork museum working on 'urgent' skin tone fix

Paris's Grevin museum promises to address concerns over the skin tone of its life-sized figure.

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Monday, 23 October 2023

Billionaires should face a minimum tax rate, report says

A 2% rate on the world's wealthy could raise as much as $250bn a year, a report suggests.

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Sunday, 22 October 2023

Saturday, 21 October 2023

David Bowie: Candid pictures of singer on tour go on display

A collection of behind-the-scenes images of the star by a childhood friend go on display in Deal.

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How $17.2 Million in Gold and Cash Disappeared From Toronto’s Airport


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Storm Babet: Dog walker films winds lift forest floor in Scotland

David Nugent-Malone captured the forest floor 'moving like sea' in Mugdock while walking his dog, Jake.

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Friday, 20 October 2023

Don't dress as Barbie at Halloween, striking Hollywood actors told

Stars are banned from wearing outfits based on hit TV shows and films under the Hollywood strike.

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Alex Bendall death: Family criticises 'insensitive' police response

Alex Bendall was found dead in a river near Dorchester weeks after going missing on a walk home.

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Cricket World Cup: Steven Finn on England vs South Africa and Chris Woakes

Steven Finn tells BBC Sport that England can capitalise on South Africa's defeat by Netherlands by reopening old wounds in Saturday's match in Mumbai.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: David Warner hits roof with massive six off Haris Rauf

Australia opener David Warner hits the roof of the stadium in Bangalore with a massive six off Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 group stage match.

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Thursday, 19 October 2023

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Storm Babet warning upgraded to red alert in part of Scotland

Storm Babet is expected to bring "exceptional rainfall" on Thursday, which could cause risk to life.

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Man jailed for abducting schoolgirl while dressed as woman

Andrew Miller, also known as Amy George, subjected the schoolgirl to a 27-hour ordeal in his Borders home.

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British Museum to digitise collection following thefts

The museum's interim director said the steps would "improve security" after items were stolen.

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Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne

Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch.

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Tuesday, 17 October 2023

The Crown: Diana and Dodi storyline teased by Netflix in season six pictures

The streamer releases images of the final season of the royal drama, which is set in the late 1990s.

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Captain Tom family's home spa hearing to take place

The Planning Inspectorate is set to hear arguments on the spa which is subject to a demolition order.

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The Arm-Twisting, Back-Stabbing Battle for House Speaker


By Michael Barbaro, Alex Stern, Mary Wilson, Will Reid, Rachel Quester, Marion Lozano, Dan Powell and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/4xBMiP0

Biden to Visit Israel, and More


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Monday, 16 October 2023

Liam Gallagher announces tour playing Definitely Maybe in entirety

The ex-Oasis star says his 2024 shows will be a celebration of "the most important album of the '90s".

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New rules set out for foreign criminals and low-level offenders

Minister announces plans for low-level offenders and foreign criminals as prison spaces fill up.

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Hundreds of Thousands Flee Northern Gaza, and More


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Sunday, 15 October 2023

The Essential Vladimir Nabokov


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Hurt ripples in wake of Australia's Indigenous Voice vote

Following a landmark referendum, Australia tends to the wounds caused by months of brutal debate.

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US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91

The three-time Oscar nominee was also known for her campaigning for the civil rights movement.

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Humza Yousaf took 'panicked' call with in-laws in Gaza

The first minister's in-laws were told there was going to be an imminent strike in the region where they are trapped.

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Saturday, 14 October 2023

China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere

A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant.

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MP Dr Lisa Cameron who defected to Tories 'forced into hiding'

Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron says she has received threatening messages since switching party.

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Friday, 13 October 2023

Growing Wariness of Aid to Ukraine Hangs Over Polish Election


By Andrew Higgins from NYT World https://ift.tt/rgQUqza

Las mujeres que desafían ‘el deber de la belleza’ en China


By Olivia Wang from NYT En español https://ift.tt/EzUY3BF

Germany migrants: Seven dead after vehicle crashes in Bavaria

Authorities said the driver of a "suspected smuggling vehicle" attempted to evade police before losing control.

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The Isley Brothers founder Rudolph Isley dies at 84

The star sang on the group's biggest hits including Summer Breeze, Fight The Power and That Lady.

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Thursday, 12 October 2023

As Red States Curb Social Media, Did Montana’s TikTok Ban Go Too Far?


By Natasha Singer, Sapna Maheshwari and David McCabe from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/Ltz6ku7

The Massacre in Israel and the Need for a Decent Left


By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/JLbPkWF

¿Te sientes mal tras la vacuna contra la covid? Quizás es porque está funcionando


By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT En español https://ift.tt/46h5Dy0

Wall Street thinks the Fed’s rate-raising campaign may be over.


By Joe Rennison and Jeanna Smialek from NYT Business https://ift.tt/co8RJ4l

Consumer prices likely moderated in September.


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Safe daily limit of cannabidiol CBD cut by regulator

Food-safety experts are concerned about long-term use causing liver problems.

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Tuesday, 10 October 2023

How Much Do You Know About Honduras?


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Peace activists are among the Israelis missing and killed.


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Trespassers pose for photo on Calcot Mill level crossing

Network Rail says the Reading footage follows a rise in the number of trespass incidents on the line.

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Watch: Could London get its own Las Vegas-style sphere?

With the Las Vegas Sphere going down a storm in the US, could one work in London?

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Monday, 9 October 2023

The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

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Metro Bank, a Troubled U.K. Lender, Raises Money to Shore Up Finances


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Stonehaven rail crash victims and families awarded £1m in damages

Three people died and six were hurt after a train hit a landslide south of Stonehaven in 2020.

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Saturday, 7 October 2023

Interested in an Electric Vehicle? Consider Buying Used.


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Video 'shows captured Israeli tank in Gaza'

Palestinians are seen jumping on the military vehicle, as smoke pours from it.

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Friday, 6 October 2023

How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low.

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Who is Narges Mohammadi?


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Thursday, 5 October 2023

Poem: Jobs for the Weekend


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What Can Writers Learn From Turtles?


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Nicholas Rossi to be extradited to US on rape charges

Scotland's justice secretary confirms that the extradition of the American fugitive Nicholas Rossi can go ahead.

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Wednesday, 4 October 2023

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sarah Vaughan


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UK & Ireland sole bidder for Euro 2028 after Turkey withdraws to focus on Euro 2032

The UK and Republic of Ireland are now the only bidders for Euro 2028 after Turkey withdraws to focus on a joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032.

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Cricket World Cup: A quick guide to the 2023 tournament

With 10 teams from across the world competing in India, here's a simple rundown of what you need to know.

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Tuesday, 3 October 2023

In the Big City, Wildlife Researchers Are on the Prowl


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Meta: Can the firm's new headset stop virtual reality sickness?

Mark Zuckerberg claims VR motion sickness is getting better but will its new device stop the nausea?

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Monday, 2 October 2023

The Orion Nebula Is Full of Impossible Enigmas That Come in Pairs


By Jonathan O’Callaghan from NYT Science https://ift.tt/Wfks1UP

Nobel Prize Awarded to Covid Vaccine Pioneers


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Today’s Top News: Trump’s Fraud Trial Begins, and More


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Russian shelling leaves one dead and six injured in Kherson.


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Redfin, the Online Real Estate Broker, Leaves a Powerful Realtor Group


By Debra Kamin from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/c3jdoYe

Los mosquitos son una mayor amenaza de salud con el cambio climático


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Mexico church: Ten dead after Tamaulipas roof collapse

Three children are among those killed during the ceremony in the coastal city of Ciudad Madero.

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

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