Thursday, 31 August 2023

Johannesburg is in the middle of a major political crisis.


By John Eligon and Lynsey Chutel from NYT World https://ift.tt/T12VqY0

Wilko deal to buy firm and save jobs falls through

M2 Capital claimed its £90m offer would retain employees for two years but it failed to file paperwork.

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Here’s the latest on the storm.


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Spectacular pictures show how rare blue supermoon dazzled the world

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Move Notting Hill Carnival to a park - Tory mayoral candidate

The comments by Tory London mayoral candidate Susan Hall follow eight stabbings over the weekend.

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A Breakout Moment for Vivek Ramaswamy


By Michael Barbaro, Mary Wilson, Diana Nguyen, Summer Thomad, Rachel Quester, Paige Cowett, Marion Lozano, Dan Powell and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/gpe5ady

Today’s Top News: Florida Braces for Hurricane Idalia, and More


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Watch: Badgers bounce on trampoline

CCTV recorded the pair frolicking in the back garden of a home in Leicestershire.

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England women's match fees increased to match men's by England and Wales Cricket Board

England's men and women will be paid the same match fees for internationals with immediate effect.

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Knocked Off Their Perch, the Rangers Hope to Climb Back Up


By Tyler Kepner from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/XgYyqW1

Here’s how the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up.


By Claire Moses from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/QojCMng

A Marriage, a Secret and a Crackdown in China


By Sabrina Tavernise, Stella Tan, Shannon Lin, M.J. Davis Lin, Michael Benoist, Elisheba Ittoop, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Sophia Lanman and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/woT75HX

New data shows ‘widespread learning loss’ among Ukraine’s children.


By Jesus Jiménez from NYT World https://ift.tt/2r3zieW

Today’s Top News: Trump Gets a Trial Date, and More


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Peru: Priest of Pacopampa exhumed after 3,000 years

The tomb in northern Peru contained the remains of a man dubbed the Priest of Pacopampa, officials say.

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Adele defends fan who was told to sit down at Las Vegas concert

The star spotted an enthusiastic young fan being told to sit down by guards at her Las Vegas concert.

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Monday, 28 August 2023

Sunday, 27 August 2023

'With so many changes, Glasgow's lost its heart'

As Glasgow City Council finalises plans to redevelop the city's "Golden Z", Glaswegians share their views.

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I’ve Studied N.Y.C. Rodents for 12 Years. The Enemy Is Us.


By Jason Munshi-South from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/EacvIzd

The old Scottish pub that found a new life in California

St Mungo Vintners shut in Glasgow in 1974 and its interior gathered dust in a warehouse for decades.

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Saturday, 26 August 2023

Ukrainian Commander Urges More Defenses in the Northeast


By Thomas Gibbons-Neff from NYT World https://ift.tt/OM6GzgD

Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden dies after illness, aged 72

Marsden co-wrote hits including Here I Go Again and Fool For Your Loving, before going solo.

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Havana Comes to Kentucky


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Fifteen people evacuated as investigation launched into east London fire

The BBC is seeking to confirm a resident's claim that the fire alarm did not sound during the blaze.

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Friday, 25 August 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Jacques Nienaber - how exam failure re-routed South Africa coach

Jacques Nienaber is masterminding South Africa's tilt at the Rugby World Cup, leaning on lessons learned as a teenage army recruit.

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A Plane Crash and the Likely Death of a Rebellion Leader: Was This Putin’s Revenge?


By Sabrina Tavernise, Michael Simon Johnson, Rob Szypko, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Alex Stern, M.J. Davis Lin, Michael Benoist, Marion Lozano, Rowan Niemisto and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/a3mv7ZH

Two Arrested After Suspected Arson at Britain’s ‘Wonkiest’ Pub


By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT World https://ift.tt/5Yb9LZS

Trump's Georgia mugshot quickly becomes a campaign symbol

Within minutes of it being released, it appeared on his website along with a call for campaign donations.

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Thursday, 24 August 2023

‘Brief Encounters’ and ‘The Long Farewell’ Review: Soulful Soviet Dramas


By Natalia Winkelman from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/xwytXkl

The First Republican Debate


By David Leonhardt and Ian Prasad Philbrick from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/GnC125Y

Fukushima: China retaliates as Japan releases treated nuclear water

The controversial discharge of treated nuclear water sparks an outcry and a seafood ban from China.

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Glyn Razzell refuses to reveal where his wife Linda's body is

Glyn Razzell appears before a parole board hearing after being convicted of his wife's murder in 2022.

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Rising numbers seek help for energy bill debts, warns Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice has seen a 17% rise in the number of people asking for help with gas and electricity bills.

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Today’s Top News: The Republican Debate Winners and Losers, and More


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Asylum case backlog rises to record high - figures

The number of asylum applications has also increased by almost a fifth in a year, the Home Office says.

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Dolphin spotters shaken by Ceredigion porpoise killing

A boatload of passengers see several bottlenose dolphins attack the smaller sea mammal.

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Firms urged to stop 'text pests' hassling customers for dates

A third of young people have had unwanted contact after giving firms personal details, data watchdog says.

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China Tries to Increase Its Clout in Africa Amid Rivalry With the U.S.


By David Pierson and Lynsey Chutel from NYT World https://ift.tt/YNP53HD

Pakistan cable car: Videos of extraordinary rescues caught on camera

Army helicopters and zip line experts were deployed in a dangerous operation that took over 12 hours.

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Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Microsoft Offers British Regulators Changes to Activision Deal


By Adam Satariano from NYT Business https://ift.tt/l9qnQwb

Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.

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Monday, 21 August 2023

‘The Effect’ Review: It’s More Than Chemical


By Houman Barekat from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/Ki30fAR

Chris Evans: Radio DJ reveals skin cancer diagnosis

The broadcaster, 57, urged his Virgin Radio listeners to get themselves checked.

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Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram searches for safe Moon landing spot

Day after Luna-25 crash, India space agency says lander trying to find area without boulders or deep trenches.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Record attendance of almost two million

Ticket sales for the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand exceeded all targets, says Fifa.

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Nadine Dorries has 'abandoned' Mid Bedfordshire voters - council

Another council urges the former minister to formally resign after announcing she would quit in June.

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Teenage footballer gives injury payout to Helston foodbank

Osiah, 16, badly broke his leg but decided to donate a £600 insurance payout to a local charity.

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Sunday, 20 August 2023

These Bees Have Been Mummified in Their Cocoons for 3,000 Years


By Sarah Derouin from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3LMg4w0

Waitrose offers police free coffees to deter thieves

Waitrose and John Lewis are offering free hot drinks under the "Thanks a Latte" initiative.

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Saturday, 19 August 2023

Sweden beat Australia to finish third at World Cup

Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike seals victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup at Brisbane Stadium.

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A Town and Its Factory, Fates Entwined


By Ian Austen from NYT International Home https://ift.tt/AVIURwO

Rochdale grooming: How another gang went under the radar

One of the victims, who suffered four years of sickening abuse, had to wait eight years for justice.

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Manchester City: Pep Guardiola says his side would be 'dead' if they spent like Chelsea

Manchester City would be "under scrutiny like you cannot imagine" if they were spending like Chelsea, says boss Pep Guardiola.

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Friday, 18 August 2023

Today’s Top News: A Landmark Summit Between the U.S., Japan and South Korea, and More


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Melton Mowbray: Glider crash pilot killed in mid-air crash

The pilot died at the scene after two gliders collided over Leicestershire.

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Wilko staff have grounds for hope, says GMB union as bidders circle

The GMB says there has been interest in firms buying "at least parts" of the homeware retailer.

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Georgia investigates threats against Trump jury

Personal information of grand jury members who indicted Donald Trump this week were shared online.

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Thursday, 17 August 2023

Driverless Car Gets Stuck in Wet Concrete in San Francisco


By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HQ3BSor

Sir Michael Parkinson: Chat show host dies aged 88

He was one of British TV's biggest names, with a long-running, star-studded Saturday night chat show.

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Memorable moments from Parkinson's star-studded show

A look back at some stand-out interviews from Sir Michael's best-known show, Parkinson.

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Women's World Cup 2023: England v Australia watched by 7m on BBC TV

England's Women's World Cup semi-final win over Australia is watched by more than seven million on BBC One.

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School staff to strike in 10 Scottish council areas

GMB Scotland said the two-day strike in September will cause disruption in schools after members rejected a pay offer.

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Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows

The award-winning broadcaster's star-studded chat shows became essential viewing for millions.

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Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Alec Baldwin: Report casts doubt over Rust actor's account of shooting

Mr Baldwin denies pulling the trigger of the prop gun which went off, killing Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

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Why a Coup in Niger Has the World’s Attention


By Michael Barbaro, Mary Wilson, Eric Krupke, Marc Georges, Marion Lozano, Diane Wong and Alyssa Moxley from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/GEeSpWO

Today’s Top News: The Search for Those Lost to Maui’s Fires, and More


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Ukrainian prisoners of war say they were tortured at Russian prison

Former prisoners of war tell the BBC they were abused by Russian guards inside a detention facility.

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Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106

Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman and Buddy Jantoc are named as the death toll rises to 106.

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Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Today’s Top News: The Fourth Trump Indictment, and More


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Suspected Russian spies held in major UK security investigation

Three Bulgarian nationals suspected of spying in the UK for Russia face trial for "fake passports".

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Sara Sharif: International manhunt over death of girl, 10

Police are trying to locate three people who left the UK a day before Sara's body was found.

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PSNI data breach: Donaldson says police should not be left leaderless

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says that the question of accountability for the mass data breach will come later.

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Lancashire and Carolina pen pals meet for first time in 70 years

Patsy Gregory, from Lancashire, and Carol-Ann Krause, from South Carolina first corresponded in 1955.

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Monday, 14 August 2023

What Lahaina Lost in Hawaii’s Wildfires


By Sabrina Tavernise, Lynsea Garrison, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Rob Szypko, Marc Georges, Lisa Chow, Michael Benoist, Devon Taylor, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano and Alyssa Moxley from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/4ksTn9j

Today’s Top News: Dry Hydrants as Lahaina Fought Wildfires, and More


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Watch: 'Incredibly dangerous' level crossing moments

Network Rail has released footage from covert cameras to raise safety awareness.

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Neymar transfer news: Paris St-Germain agree deal to sell Brazil forward to Al-Hilal

Paris St-Germain agree a deal to sell Brazil forward Neymar to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

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Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says

Coup leaders accuse the detained Mohamed Bazoum of undermining national security,

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Karen Bardsley: The key battles that could decide Australia v England

In Karen Bardsley's latest column, the former goalkeeper discusses the key battles between semi-finalists England and Australia before Wednesday's showdown.

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PSNI data breach: Civilian worker 'no longer feels safe in home'

The man's name was on a document mistakenly shared by the PSNI that gave details of about 10,000 employees.

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Sunday, 13 August 2023

Las aves cantan, pero no para mí


By David George Haskell from NYT En español https://ift.tt/BjgoMpF

Altrincham: Teenager killed after climbing on car bonnet

The 18-year-old died after being driven along a road before falling and suffering fatal injuries.

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Campsite car crash: Six in hospital after Pembrokeshire collision

One person airlifted to hospital, another five taken by road, and cordon is around collapsed tent.

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Saturday, 12 August 2023

Wedding Season, Disrupted


By Lauren Jackson from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/gocJ091

Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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A Withering Assessment of a Multibillion-Dollar Real Estate Windfall


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Bibby Stockholm evacuation shows 'startling incompetence'

MP David Davis criticises the Home Office after concerns about Legionella on the Bibby Stockholm.

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Huge cardboard building pops up in Newcastle city centre

The structure is made from 1,500 cardboard boxes and rises more than 45ft (14m) into the sky.

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Friday, 11 August 2023

Mary Earps says 'best is yet to come' from England at Women's World Cup

England goalkeeper Mary Earps says "the best is yet to come" from the European champions as they prepare for their Women's World Cup quarter-final.

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Sweden Ousts Japan, Ensuring World Cup Will Have First-Time Champion


By Jeré Longman from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/B90gm1c

Japan 1-2 Sweden: World Cup semi-finals beckon as Arsenal and Man City stars score

Sweden produce a magnificent performance to book a semi-final date with Spain and end Japan's dreams of winning the Women's World Cup.

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Thursday, 10 August 2023

Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many".

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Dozens of Children Die Every Year in Hot Cars. Could Technology Save Them?


By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wkrvg9T

Wilko collapses into administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

The High Street homeware retailer has been unable to find a rescuer for its 400 stores.

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Hospital waiting list tops 7.5 million in England

Nearly one in seven of the population is waiting as NHS bosses cite impact of strikes by doctors.

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Wednesday, 9 August 2023

Tuesday, 8 August 2023

Colombia 1-0 Jamaica: South Americans set up England quarter-final at Women's World Cup

Colombia set up a Women's World Cup quarter-final against England with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Jamaica thanks to Catalina Usme's goal.

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Police treated after hazardous material found in Glasgow flat

Emergency services staff became unwell following an incident in the east end of Glasgow.

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Turbulent Waters: How the Black Sea Became a Hot Spot in the War


By Marc Santora and Steven Erlanger from NYT World https://ift.tt/AXPWdNx

Mushroom poisoning deaths: Family lunch mystery grips Australia

A tight-knit town is reeling after a meal left three dead and another fighting for life.

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Megan Thee Stallion 'will never be the same' after being shot by Tory Lanez

Tory Lanez is set to be sentenced for shooting fellow hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet.

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Monday, 7 August 2023

For Dua Lipa, Just Being a Pop Star Isn’t Enough


By Kurt Soller, Luis Alberto Rodriguez and Carlos Nazario from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/Wr0QfK1

New Troubles inquests ordered into five UVF murders

There is new evidence on the shootings in Mid-Ulster over 30 years ago, says the attorney general.

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Sunday, 6 August 2023

Saturday, 5 August 2023

Strictly: Krishnan Guru-Murthy joins Layton Williams and Angela Rippon in line-up

The Channel 4 journalist joins Angela Rippon and Layton Williams in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

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US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days.

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She’s One of the Fastest Women Ever. All She’s Missing Is a Gold Medal.


By Kris Rhim from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/fWteQ84

Canada Moves Forward With New Tech Tax


By Vjosa Isai from NYT World https://ift.tt/gKwDyup

Imran Khan Sentenced to Prison, Dashing Hopes of Political Comeback


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Brighton Pride: Train cancellations and wind and rain

All rail services in and out of Brighton are cancelled, while Storm Antoni will bring wind and rain.

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Friday, 4 August 2023

Thursday, 3 August 2023

Today’s Top News: Trump’s Next Court Appearance, and More


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Greenpeace protesters climb roof of Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home

The protest is against the decision to grant new North Sea oil and gas licences, Greenpeace says.

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Adidas generates millions from Yeezys after Kanye West split

The sportswear giant is selling stockpiles of trainers after its high-profile split with rapper Kanye West.

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Terrorism: What's behind surge in arrests of under-18s?

More young people are being detained over terror-related offences. But some are being helped in time.

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Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Tired of Dating Apps, Some Turn to Google Docs


By Jenny Gross and Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT Style https://ift.tt/5CuTH1j

Dua Lipa faces new copyright lawsuit over hit Levitating

The singer is accused of using a recording on remixes of the popular single without permission.

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Tuesday, 1 August 2023

NI Pride preacher says words 'taken out of context'

The man was filmed accusing members of the LGBT community of being rapists and child abusers.

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The Secret History of Gun Rights


By Michael Barbaro, Shannon Lin, Lynsea Garrison, Michael Simon Johnson, Lexie Diao, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, Diane Wong and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/yXcD6TU

Today’s Top News: Biden’s Poll Numbers Get Stronger, and More


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Dart Charge: Issues continue for Dartford Crossing users

Motorists crossing the Thames between Kent and Essex still cannot access the payment website.

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