Monday, 31 March 2025

I Vaccinated My Children. But Here’s Why My Neighbors Don’t.


By Carrie McKean from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/dDvfmUh

'LIV dozen will provide extra challenge to McIlroy's Augusta ambitions'

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among the favourites to win the Masters but this week's LIV event in Miami could provide some pointers to who may challenge, writes Iain Carter.

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Sunday, 30 March 2025

¿De dónde vienen las armas utilizadas por las bandas en Haití?


By David C. Adams and Frances Robles from NYT En español https://ift.tt/Ik5b3h8

After Welby's baffling failures, obscurity is perhaps not his to choose

Some of the victims of serial abuser John Smyth may blame Justin Welby for his attitude forever, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Trump says he couldn't care less about higher car prices because of tariffs

Trump says he hopes foreign carmakers raise prices as it means people will buy US-made cars.

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Saturday, 29 March 2025

How to follow this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals

How to follow this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals on the BBC, with two games being shown live.

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Friday, 28 March 2025

Another success story? How Hurzeler has taken Brighton to next level

Before their FA Cup quarter-final, BBC Sport explains why Fabian Hurzeler is proving to be another managerial success story for Brighton.

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Thursday, 27 March 2025

Listen: ‘A Turning Point for Ultraprocessed Foods’


By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/BxJdnLm

England sewage spills hit record 3.6m hours last year

Sewage spilled into England's waterways for a record number of hours last year, the Environmental Agency says.

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Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Spectacular Northern Lights shine across the UK

Spectacular displays of the Northern Lights have been seen over recent nights with the potential for more to come.

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Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected

Inflation fell to 2.8% in February, driven by cheaper women's clothing.

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Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Japanese Court Awards $1.4 Million to Exonerated Man


By Yan Zhuang from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lMnocYu

Apology over inside-out windows on tower blocks

Tower block residents describe their shock after finding replacement windows were wrongly installed.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/l7jQYpf

Monday, 24 March 2025

Blood brothers - bonds and betrayal on a rugby pitch

Tom Williams was part of a conspiracy that united and then divided a Harlequins dressing room, before the truth rocked rugby to its core.

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

Sunday, 23 March 2025

Piastri leads Norris to McLaren one-two in China

Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris to a dominant McLaren one-two in the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of George Russell's Mercedes.

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

Saturday, 22 March 2025

What nine months in space does to the human body

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/oNgfF9a

Friday, 21 March 2025

Las pistas del interior de un ‘campo de exterminio’ prometen respuestas, desesperación y fe


By Paulina Villegas and Fred Ramos from NYT En español https://ift.tt/5Ldk1Wy

What we know so far about the Heathrow closure

Flights around the world are facing disruption after a fire at a nearby substation caused a power outage at the airport.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/n0YNa1p

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Connections Companion No. 649


By New York Times Games from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/nSa2WcI

Will we see Venus Williams on a tennis court again?

It is a year since Venus Williams played a match. Has the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion quietly retired?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2udwxTM

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Report says 800 green jobs could be created at Grangemouth

The Project Willow report identifies nine areas for potential investment at the site of Scotland's only oil refinery.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/chN7fUs

Energy Infrastructure Attacks Have Inflicted Pain on Both Russia and Ukraine


By Ivan Nechepurenko and Constant Méheut from NYT World https://ift.tt/ckSxE4h

K-Pop summer: How the UK is (finally) embracing Korean pop

With five massive stadium shows this summer, K-Pop is establishing itself in the UK mainstream.

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Tuesday, 18 March 2025

The mums taking on a council over landfill site fires

Locals say constant fires at Arnold's Field, Rainham, are harming their health.

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Monday, 17 March 2025

Connections Companion No. 646


By New York Times Games from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/kGnYz70

I was close to dying in car crash - Antonio

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, West Ham forward Michail Antonio reflects on his near-fatal car crash in December.

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

Sunday, 16 March 2025

'France's title win feels like beginning of something'

The only surprise about France's historic Six Nations campaign is that they didn't win a Grand Slam, writes Tom English.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/B2eZchn

Saturday, 15 March 2025

Can Scotland's 'France-lite' thwart Les Bleus and hand England title?

Imperious yet vulnerable, France face a less clinical version of themselves as Scotland aim to spoil the hosts' Six Nations title hopes, writes Tom English.

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Friday, 14 March 2025

Rashford returns as Tuchel names first England squad

Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford named in Thomas Tuchel's first squad as England manager.

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Thursday, 13 March 2025

What to look out for from Tuchel's first England squad

Who will Thomas Tuchel pick in his first England squad? BBC Sport looks at his options with form and fitness key factors.

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Watch: ‘Instruments of a Beating Heart’


By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/GbcJWOd

Starmer pledges to tackle 'flabby' state

The PM will promise to cut regulations and use AI to make the Civil Service more efficient in a speech later.

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Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Seventy pythons rescued after couple's break-up

Live snakes were kept in enclosures with dead ones, whilst bags of pythons were found in the freezer

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Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Critical Fire Conditions Return to the Southwest This Week


By Nazaneen Ghaffar from NYT Weather https://ift.tt/sO2bEGJ

Watch: Aerial video shows extent of damage to North Sea oil tanker

The US-registered Stena Immaculate was carrying jet fuel for the US military, at the time of the collision.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/D734Z2z

Monday, 10 March 2025

Dancing on Ice winner crowned after 'brilliant' performance

The performance of Dancing on Ice 2025's winner has been described as "brilliant" by former Olympic figure skater Jayne Torvill.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2ewhQOd

State Reforms + the State of Reform

We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vVKEp70

How should Trump deal with Putin?

Advice from an expert who’s been in the room with the Russian leader.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FXHbu9A

Armando Iannucci's political satire with Peter Capaldi

A British minister accidentally backs a war on TV and then tries to prevent it.

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

Sunday, 9 March 2025

France has a nuclear umbrella. Could its European allies fit under it?

President Macron has aired the idea that France's deterrence force could be used to defend of other European countries.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ASHnjh6

Saturday, 8 March 2025

Impeached South Korean President Released From Jail


By Choe Sang-Hun from NYT World https://ift.tt/Pws7K9r

Twelve injured in shooting at Toronto pub

The extent of injuries is not known and the suspect remains at large after fleeing the scene said police.

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Friday, 7 March 2025

'You literally cannot see' - blizzard causes chaos in Iowa

A powerful winter storm has hit parts of the US midwest with strong winds and heavy snow.

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Ex-Olympic champion Jones quits taekwondo for boxing

Wales' double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones is switching sports and has taken up boxing.

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

Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son

The lost wonderkid who was once Jude Bellingham's roomate and found salvation in street football, now a Maradona is giving him hope.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4w0FUqE

Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Indian court orders release of Briton held without trial for years

Christian Michel has been held for six years in the high-profile AgustaWestland corruption case.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4XJUtzR

Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Head dropped in first over of India-Australia semi

India's Mohammed Shami drops Australia opener Travis Head off his own bowling in the first over of the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/M8Urwqo

Monday, 3 March 2025

Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'

Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ko8sfK7

Sunday, 2 March 2025

Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years


By Jin Yu Young and Hisako Ueno from NYT World https://ift.tt/ZE4eVRL

Radcliffe runs first marathon in 10 years aged 51

Former world record holder Paula Radcliffe runs her first marathon for 10 years aged 51 in Tokyo and aims for Boston next.

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

Israel’s Supreme Court Considers Netanyahu’s Attempt to Fire Spy Chief

By Aaron Boxerman and Isabel Kershner from NYT World https://ift.tt/Pa1nVQx