Tuesday, 31 October 2023

In Cyberattacks, Iran Shows Signs of Improved Hacking Capabilities


By Ronen Bergman, Aaron Krolik and Paul Mozur from NYT World https://ift.tt/zGVr26b

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

Maduro podría perder las elecciones presidenciales de Venezuela


By Roberto Patiño from NYT En español https://ift.tt/0MNitdE

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

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

Writing ‘Maid’ Pulled Stephanie Land Out of Poverty. She’s Fine Now, Right?


By Ron Lieber from NYT Your Money https://ift.tt/9HUyGWe

Bristol Old Vic theatre token could still be valid after 257 years

The token grants the bearer free access to plays at the Bristol Old Vic and will be auctioned later.

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Friday, 27 October 2023

All baa myself: Is this Britain's loneliest sheep?

A woman says she came across the ewe at the foot of a cliff two years ago before seeing it again this year.

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Bianca Williams: Fundraiser for sacked Met officers raises £50K

The PCs were sacked for gross misconduct after a stop and search of Bianca Williams and her partner.

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Sandro Tonali has 'high chance' of playing against Wolves, says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the club are in "limbo" as they await confirmation from the Italian Football Federation of Sandro Tonali's 10-month ban.

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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.


By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT World https://ift.tt/56HUETW

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

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


By Hiroko Tabuchi from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/aklbyJS

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

‘The Headlines’ Will Return Soon


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Barcelona 1-0 Athletic Bilbao: Teenager Marc Guiu scores only goal on senior debut

Marc Guiu scores the only goal 33 seconds into his senior debut to give Barcelona a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao.

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Sunday, 22 October 2023

A Brief History of a Problematic Appetizer


By Ian Urbina from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/8TCJmNO

What Most American Schools Do Wrong


By Adam Grant from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/VnyqaUe

Woman in her 80s dies after Storm Babet flooding

The woman was found at a property in Chesterfield on Saturday after flooding in the area, police say.

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Watch: Boats collide in South China Sea's disputed waters

The Philippines armed forces said their video showed a Chinese vessel colliding with a Philippine ship.

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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


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

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

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

'My B-Tec course is being scrapped for T-levels'

The government wants to streamline post-16 education, but colleges say some students could be left behind.

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From Serial Productions: The Kids of Rutherford County


By Meribah Knight, Ken Armstrong, Daniel Guillemette, Michelle Navarro, Julie Snyder, Jen Guerra, Phoebe Wang and The Blasting Company from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/p4D7VQy

Biden’s Visit to Israel, and More


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Wednesday, 18 October 2023

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

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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Man, Wrongfully Imprisoned for 16 Years, Is Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop


By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Oy6hl2x

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/fpXKZ1D

Biden to Visit Israel, and More


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Monday, 16 October 2023

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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Voices From Gaza


By Sabrina Tavernise, Lynsea Garrison, Jessica Cheung, Rachelle Bonja, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Sydney Harper, Paige Cowett, Lexie Diao, Lisa Chow, Dan Powell, Elisheba Ittoop, Marion Lozano and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/hGNT18a

Hundreds of Thousands Flee Northern Gaza, and More


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Sunday, 15 October 2023

Israel is preparing to invade Gaza with the goal of eliminating Hamas’s leadership.


By Patrick Kingsley and Ronen Bergman from NYT World https://ift.tt/pEZe85m

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

MP Lisa Cameron defected to Tories in 'tantrum', says SNP president

Lisa Cameron MP defected from the SNP to the Conservatives amid claims of toxicity in the party.

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A U.K. University Will Confer a New Title: A Master’s Degree in the Occult


By Jenny Gross from NYT World https://ift.tt/arhsXe1

Airstrikes Intensify in Gaza, and More


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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

NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.75m

Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services.

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These are some of the false claims about the Israel attacks being shared online.


By Angelo Fichera and Roni Rabin from NYT World https://ift.tt/NJhVisr

Ask New Zealand’s Maori Party What They’re Wearing. They Dare You.


By Serena Solomon from NYT World https://ift.tt/yVgsMWE

Tensions Rise on Israel-Lebanon Border, and More


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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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Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Israel’s strikes are deadlier and more widespread than in past conflicts in Gaza.


By Nicholas Casey from NYT World https://ift.tt/75jdk0r

Steve Rider: Sports presenter to have surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis

The sports presenter will have surgery on Saturday and encourages other men to get checked early.

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With $1.73 Billion at Stake, Lottery Hopefuls Flock to a Lucky Store in L.A.


By Claire Moses from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Vzl5ZxI

Holly Willoughby right to put family first, says Rochelle Humes

This Morning stand-in host Rochelle Humes pays tribute to Holly Willoughby following her departure.

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Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Mark Steel: Comedian has surgery for throat cancer

The Mock the Week star says he first noticed his neck seemed "much bigger than normal" when shaving.

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Israel Orders Gaza ‘Siege,’ Hamas Threatens to Kill Hostages, and More


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Peace activists are among the Israelis missing and killed.


By Roni Caryn Rabin from NYT World https://ift.tt/Caq9vZD

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


By Michael J. de la Merced from NYT Business https://ift.tt/45PjRUb

Stonehaven derailment: Almost £1m paid 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

Meet the Plant People


By Melissa Kirsch from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/kduitl5

Lin and Megan Russell: Michael Stone's murder convictions reviewed

Michael Stone's case is to be looked at again after Levi Bellfield reportedly confessed to the murders.

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On Russian Nuclear Threat, Putin Lets Others Rattle the Saber


By Paul Sonne and David E. Sanger from NYT World https://ift.tt/1x7ukbz

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?


By Farnaz Fassihi from NYT World https://ift.tt/LGRb6mc

Thursday, 5 October 2023

How to Fix Wordy Writing


By Chelsey Philpot from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/EoGhNDv

Biden's dog Commander leaves White House after biting incidents

Commander, a two-year-old German Shepherd, has been involved in a series of biting incidents.

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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

Quantum dots: TV screen crystals win Chemistry Nobel Prize

The nanoparticles create more precise colours and are used in TV screens as well as medical imaging.

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Today’s Top News: McCarthy Is Ousted, and More


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Shiney Row: Man dies in suspected American bully XL attack

Police have launched a murder investigation after the 54-year-old was attacked and killed.

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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

Today’s Top News: Gaetz Moves to Oust McCarthy, and More


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In the Big City, Wildlife Researchers Are on the Prowl


By Unknown Author from NYT Science https://ift.tt/lIdUrgG

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

Live Aid: Sir Bob Geldof talks about the new musical

Sir Bob Geldof talks to the BBC about a new musical based on the 1985 Live Aid fundraising concert.

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Russian shelling leaves one dead and six injured in Kherson.


By Vivek Shankar from NYT World https://ift.tt/CdFqND5

Gerard Depardieu denies rape allegations in open letter

The French star breaks his silence on assault allegations, accusing "media court" of "lynching" him.

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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

The national living wage is expected to go up next April, boosting two million people's pay.

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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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Sunday, 1 October 2023

Trailing in Polls, Conservatives Look to Unleash the ‘Real Rishi’ Sunak


By Stephen Castle from NYT World https://ift.tt/Fl70CzY

Rouen fire: Major fire breaks out in French city

A huge fire tears through two disused buildings in the French city, with flames and smoke rising high into the sky.

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