Friday, 31 May 2024

How Many Americans Will Rationalize Voting for a Felon?


By David French, Michelle Goldberg and Patrick Healy from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/uneGCiT

South Africa faces new era as ANC set to lose majority

The ANC vote share is on course to drop below 50% for the first time in three decades.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/WPzeyiV

A simple guide to the 4 July general election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the UK general election will take place on 4 July.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7GwLu8U

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Vote Plaid to keep Labour in check, leader says

Plaid Cymru is launching its general election campaign, promising a "positive alternative".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zd4BMWr

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Geissler, Wark and Miller to front BBC Scotland election coverage

Martin Geissler, Kirsty Wark and Laura Miller will lead the corporation's election night coverage.

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Tuesday, 28 May 2024

The U.N. says about 1 million people have fled Rafah, and other news.


By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/b0R3yCc

The impact of recognising a Palestinian state

Declarations by Ireland, Spain and Norway will put pressure on other countries in Europe.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DLG1PK2

Monday, 27 May 2024

How ‘Zionist’ Became a Bad Word in Publishing


By James Kirchick from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/jN9XkRf

The Cicadas Are Here. You Have Nothing to Fear.


By Margaret Renkl and Kristina Samulewski from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/z2CjxUa

Grealish almost falls off bus at Manchester City parade

The midfielder appeared to get caught out as the vehicle started to move from a stationary position.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cg9neyh

Saturday, 25 May 2024

Hillary Clinton on Democrats’ Failures on Abortion: ‘We Could Have Done More’


By Lisa Lerer and Elizabeth Dias from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/i1eOxkg

Leasehold reforms become law without ground rent cap

Laws aimed at making life fairer for leaseholders in England have been rushed through Parliament.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/l1Xdcvi

Friday, 24 May 2024

Meet the Jimi Hendrix of the Sahara


By John White, Lynn Levy, Alyssa Moxley, Dan Powell and Ben Sisario from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/aSYVZmF

Lucy Letby denied permission for baby murders appeal

The 34-year-old was given 14 whole life terms last year after being found guilty of murdering babies.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/95tsn3z

Starmer agrees to TV election debates with Sunak

The Conservatives are pushing for six TV debates, but Labour officials will only commit to two run by the BBC and ITV.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/IwksuYM

Thursday, 23 May 2024

'I thought: He’s going to stab me, I’m going to die'

Seven years after making a poster warning about knife crime, Ethan's friend was stabbed to death.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/QMCdlH6

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Alderney Nazi camp inquiry finds succession of cover-ups

The inquiry found it likely between 641 and 1,027 people died under in the Nazi camps in Alderney.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3iPMQTX

Who could be Chelsea's next manager?

BBC Sport looks at who could replace Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea manager.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lcjLEtY

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Storms Could Bring Tornadoes and Damaging Winds to Midwest Today


By Judson Jones from NYT Weather https://ift.tt/puIYNzZ

Donald Trump biopic causes a stir in Cannes

Critics broadly praise The Apprentice, but the former president threatens to sue over its content.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vP5hLWz

How dangerous are XL bullies and how does the ban work?

Rules restricting ownership of American XL bully dogs are in force in England, Wales and Scotland.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/TMWQBrF

Monday, 20 May 2024

Flotilla of RNLI boats mark 200 year anniversary

A mix of historic and modern boats take to the water at Poole Quay for a celebratory parade

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yjZHdK4

Sunday, 19 May 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘Why Did This Guy Put a Song About Me on Spotify?’


By Brett Martin, Eric Jason Martin, Adrienne Hurst, Aaron Esposito, Tanya Pérez, Krish Seenivasan, John Woo, Sophia Lanman and Devin Murphy from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/PCQUawu

Fujitsu sacked boss at height of Horizon scandal

Global president Rod Vawdrey then returned to Australia and made millions in a "train wreck" float.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gW3aOJ6

Saturday, 18 May 2024

Appreciating Alice Munro, Who Brought Innovation to Short Fiction


By Ian Austen from NYT World https://ift.tt/AefKF4a

First Apprentice wedding 'like an Alan Sugar task'

Akshay Thakrar and Harpreet Kaur put their business skills to use as they plan the week-long party.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YsWmBgD

Friday, 17 May 2024

'I'm your mammy's little boy'

Shannon from Ontario was planning a visit to family graves - instead she found her long-lost brother.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JAkn8Qa

Norwich sack boss Wagner after play-off defeat

Norwich City sack boss David Wagner less than 24 hours after their crushing Championship play-off semi-final defeat by Leeds.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CLW54cO

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Rodgers 'never had any doubt' about Celtic title challenge

Manager Brendan Rodgers says he "never had any doubts" about Celtic’s season after they seal their 12th Scottish Premiership title in the last 13 seasons.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/BWwgAbi

At home with Arteta - childhood, career and family

BBC Sport visits Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta at his home to discuss his career on the pitch and the touchline.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xO902Yi

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places

The measures are expected to be in place for about week in some regions in England where there is a lack of cells.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0AhJPCa

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

England recall fit-again Bright for Euro qualifiers

World Cup captain Millie Bright returns to the England squad for the first time since October after recovering from injury.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yq873Hj

Monday, 13 May 2024

How Biden Adopted Trump’s Trade War With China


By Sabrina Tavernise, Nina Feldman, Carlos Prieto, Sydney Harper, Luke Vander Ploeg, M.J. Davis Lin, Brendan Klinkenberg, Lisa Chow, Diane Wong, Marion Lozano, Dan Powell and Alyssa Moxley from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/ISHxP2L

The Solar Storm Fried GPS Systems Used by Some Farmers, Stalling Planting


By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nK5tNW2

Sunak to warn of 'dangerous years' in pre-election speech

The PM will argue in a speech that the UK is facing some of its "most transformational" years.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jqATI37

Sunday, 12 May 2024

Can Parrots Converse? Polly Says That’s the Wrong Question.


By Emily Anthes from NYT Science https://ift.tt/bfS2gDd

Shein suppliers still work 75-hour weeks - report

A Swiss pressure group says some staff at Shein suppliers are still working excessive overtime.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SMUctND

Saturday, 11 May 2024

Imagine Your Last Day of Work Ever. Here’s Theirs.


By Victor Llorente and Charley Locke from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/vZsF0hd

Dannii Minogue on music, Kylie and dating show I Kissed a Girl

Singer and TV host Dannii Minogue on how Kylie convinced her to do The X Factor, her battles with the press and her new show I Kissed a Girl.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/q46wMxZ

Friday, 10 May 2024

Murray to make injury return next week

Andy Murray will begin his comeback from an ankle injury at an ATP Challenger event in Bordeaux next week.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eOUyMF4

Thursday, 9 May 2024

Horse stranded on rooftop and airport floods in Brazil

Aerials show a horse stranded on a rooftop and a flooded airport in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qZfr4v0

Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Tory MP at election

"My mistakes have been mine", says the ex-chancellor who will stand down as MP at the next election.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/TOzkKGt

Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/RM0JPWk

Mum never got over injecting son with infected blood

Kate McDougall gave her son injections to treat his haemophilia which unknowingly led to his HIV infection.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/oaZic57

Garrick Club votes to allow female members

The private members' club had come under increasing pressure to allow women to join.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/OosbpKt

Monday, 6 May 2024

'My children cling to me as dogs raid graves near our shelter'

In a tent yards from a cemetery, Rehab Abu Daqqa tries to shield her seven children from Rafah's horrors.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ztv9gM1

Sunday, 5 May 2024

Saturday, 4 May 2024

A Hamas delegation is expected in Cairo for cease-fire talks.


By Aaron Boxerman from NYT World https://ift.tt/7IpDNWr

What can we expect from the final Gavin and Stacey?

The Christmas special in 2019 left 17.1 million viewers on tenterhooks with a cliffhanger ending.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/093tfv5

Friday, 3 May 2024

Klopp says Salah argument 'completely resolved'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that his argument with Mohamed Salah has been "completely resolved".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/dIwVan8

Thursday, 2 May 2024

ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy dies at age of 76

Jeff Lynne announces the death of the band member and describes him as a "remarkable musician".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AygieRC

Leicester City announces promotion parade details

The Foxes have invited fans to celebrate their Premier League return with a city centre event.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/EKgpM8x

Wednesday, 1 May 2024

The New Abortion Fight Before the Supreme Court


By Sabrina Tavernise, Pam Belluck, Abbie VanSickle, Stella Tan, Alex Stern, Jessica Cheung, M.J. Davis Lin, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/fHpyz9q

Red Bull confirm design chief Newey's exit

Red Bull confirm their design chief Adrian Newey will leave the team in 2025.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sdLyEOS

FKA Twigs uses AI to create deepfake of herself

The musician tells a US Senate committee her digital clone will interact with fans and journalists.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AdehTIt

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

By Brett Sokol from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/EGYITWf