Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Mobo Awards: Little Simz and Knucks tie for best album prize

Little Simz and Knucks tie for the main prize, while Craig David wins outstanding contribution.

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Hakeem Jeffries: The Democrat who is replacing Nancy Pelosi as leader

With his unanimous election, the New Yorker becomes the first black person to lead a party in Congress.

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A Slice of France, the Baguette Is Granted World Heritage Status


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Analysis: Palace row raises awkward questions about race

A Buckingham Palace reception is overtaken by a racism row that could scarcely have come at a worse time.

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Zuckerberg sees ‘real questions’ about China’s influence on TikTok.


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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been found guilty of the rare charge.

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Balenciaga y la colisión de la moda con QAnon


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‘NATO’s door is open’: The alliance’s top official affirms a pledge that Ukraine will join one day.


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Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Only Way I’ll Meet a Man’


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Harvard, Herschel Walker and ‘Tokenism’


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Halftime: Young Americans are holding up under the pressure.


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Symbols of the protests in Iran find their way into the crowd in Qatar.


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Monday, November 28, 2022

China Covid: How five dramatic days of protests unfolded

After a deadly fire in a locked down building, people are demanding an end to Covid restrictions.

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Antiwar Activists Who Flee Russia Find Detention, Not Freedom, in the U.S.


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Frome crash: Children hurt as school coach overturns

Emergency crews, including air ambulance, are called to a crash involving a school coach.

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A communal grave with six bodies is unearthed in Kherson.


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Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising

Elon Musk says Apple has cut Twitter advertising and has threatened to remove it from the app store.

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

Somalia: Key hotel in Mogadishu stormed by al-Shabab militants

Villa Rose is near the presidential palace in Mogadishu and popular with government officials.

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Germany meets the moment and keeps its World Cup hopes alive.


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World Cup 2022: Spain 1-1 Germany: Niclas Fullkrug equaliser after Alvaro Morata opener

A late Germany equaliser against Spain boosts their chances of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.

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World Cup 2022: Croatia 4-1 Canada - Andrej Kramaric scores twice to send Canada out

Alphonso Davies scores Canada's first-ever World Cup goal, but it is not enough to stop them being knocked out following a defeat by Croatia.

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Halftime: Germany is holding up well against Spain.


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Tiny Nativity scene in the eye of a needle on display in Birmingham

The artist says he takes drugs to slow his heart and creates the tiny engravings between heartbeats.

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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Lionel Messi Scores as Argentina Saves Its World Cup


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Daughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules

Kevin Johnson faces execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer.

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Daughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules

Kevin Johnson faces execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer.

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Argentina 2-0 Mexico: Lionel Messi & Enzo Fernandez score in crucial win

Lionel Messi scores a superb goal as Argentina get a vital victory over Mexico to boost their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.

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Equatorial Guinea: World's longest-serving president to continue 43-year-rule

Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema has led the country's authoritarian regime for 43 years.

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Argentina 1, Mexico 0: Messi’s 8th World Cup goal is his most important.


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Mexico appears to have the largest fan base at the World Cup, again.


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Argentina has a choice to make: Go for a win, or try to avoid a loss.


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Friday, November 25, 2022

Retailers Push Sales, and Normalcy, but Economic Uncertainty Looms


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US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack

Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone.

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U.S. 0, England 0: Americans hold their own against a World Cup heavyweight.


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US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack

Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone.

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Brazil’s Neymar Is Out With an Injury After Serbia Match


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London Fire Brigade institutionally misogynist and racist - report

London Fire Brigade officers "sexually taunt female colleagues constantly", a report finds.

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Promising missiles to Poland could complicate NATO’s stance on the war.


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Ashford bacteria outbreak: Primary school pupil dies with infection

A second child is taken to hospital and pupils and staff are being prescribed antibiotics.

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Iran football manager Queiroz confronts BBC's Shaimaa Khalil

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil asked Iran footballer Mehdi Taremi for his view on the protests in Iran.

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Iran’s Football Team Has Already Won


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Sports Direct owner buys historic Savile Row tailor

The boss of Frasers Group said the move secured "a long-term future" for the 250-year-old Gieves & Hawkes.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Flu and R.S.V. Hit the Holidays, Heightening Demand for Antibiotics and Antivirals


By BY ANDREW JACOBS AND RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/74quhMQ
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Gold coins worth €1.6m stolen in nine-minute heist from German museum

Police in Germany say they are examining links between the theft and past heists from the country's museums.

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Danish World Cup pundit hears of mother's death

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast.

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Could the Colorado Shooting Have Been Prevented?


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World Cup 2022: ITV pundit Nadia Nadim reveals mother's death after leaving broadcast

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Maryanne Wolf


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Trump taxes: Supreme Court clears Democrats to see returns

Congressional Democrats have been chasing access to Mr Trump's financial records for three years.

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FTX: Court says Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX as a 'personal fiefdom'

FTX's collapse was described in court as "one of most abrupt and difficult" in corporate America.

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Ukraine war: Russian ambassador quizzed over alleged war crimes

Russia's UK ambassador is asked whether he accepts his country has committed war crimes in Ukraine.

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‘Racism’ Without Racists


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UK visas: How does the points-based immigration system work?

Most people wanting to come to the UK to work need to apply via a points-based system.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

A Strong Start Slips Through Americans’ Fingers in World Cup Opener


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Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts

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Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts

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An Army Veteran Says He Went Into ‘Combat Mode’ to Disarm the Gunman


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USA 1-1 Wales: Gareth Bale penalty salvages draw in World Cup opener

Gareth Bale rescues Wales as the captain's late penalty salvages a draw against the United States in his country's first World Cup game for 64 years.

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Who needs experience? Weah’s smooth finish caps a smooth half for U.S.


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Sunday, November 20, 2022

Hebe de Bonafini: Co-founder of Argentina's Plaza de Mayo mothers group dies at 93

Hebe de Bonafini co-founded the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo group during Argentina's Dirty War.

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'My small country is now the centre of the world'

How Qataris feel about their country becoming the first in the Arab world to host a World Cup.

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Dagny Corcoran, Bookseller and Fixture of the L.A. Art Scene, Dies at 77


By BY RANDY KENNEDY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/pfyHZ8N
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Turkey Kurdish strikes: A population living in fear

After the recent bombing in Istanbul, Turkish retaliatory air strikes on Kurdish targets have left a population on edge.

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Turkey Kurdish strikes: A population living in fear

After the recent bombing in Istanbul, Turkish retaliatory air strikes on Kurdish targets have left a population on edge.

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Seven Months on a Strict Twitter Diet


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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Fan Club


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COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected.

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COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected.

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2 Arrested in Threats to New York Jewish Community, Police Say


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Fireball Flashes Above Ontario and Parts of the U.S.


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EarthCam Video Shows Meteor Flying Over Toronto


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Friday, November 18, 2022

Iran spreading 'bloodshed and destruction', says foreign secretary

James Cleverly will reaffirm the UK's commitment to stopping Iran from producing nuclear weapons.

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The emotional moment a chimpanzee mum meets newborn

After a C-section, Mahle the chimp finally meets her baby at Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas.

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Ukrainian Teenager Who Fled War Will Play at Carnegie Hall


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Doctor Who: Millie Gibson revealed as Ncuti Gatwa's companion

The 18-year-old Coronation Street actress will play Ruby Sunday in the long-running sci-fi drama.

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Who Is Jack Smith, the New Special Counsel?


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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Writer Who Accused Trump of Rape to File New Defamation Lawsuit


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How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?


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Awaab Ishak: Rochdale Boroughwide Housing boss rejects call to resign

Gareth Swarbrick has rejected calls to quit his £185,000 job after the toddler's death.

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Gaza: At least 21 killed in Jabalia refugee camp fire

At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp - the biggest in Gaza.

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Family of Egyptian Political Prisoner Says He Had Near-Death Experience


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Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt warns of challenges as living standards plunge

The chancellor admits times are difficult as he defends tax rises in his Autumn Statement.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

G20: Xi accuses Trudeau of leaks to media about China-Canada relations

China's president was filmed rebuking his Canadian counterpart over alleged leaks of their meeting.

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Top U.S. defense officials affirm Ukraine’s likely role in the Poland blast but hold Russia accountable.


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Plastic Pollution: Waste from across world found on remote British Island

A tide of plastic debris from all over the world has washed up on Ascension Island, says researchers.

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The Fatal Blast in Poland Shows the Heightened Risk of Escalation


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Hostile states are targeting you, Speaker warns MPs

Mobile phones "potential goldmine" of sensitive information, a letter from Sir Lindsay Hoyle says.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk.

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Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk.

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Ramen for Lunch and More Reader Questions


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England 1-1 Norway: Lionesses complete 2022 unbeaten despite Ellie Roebuck error

European champions England complete their historic 2022 unbeaten following a 1-1 friendly draw with Norway in Murcia.

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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Why Aren’t You Married?’


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Ryan Reynolds speaks Welsh during awards acceptance

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been given an award by S4C for promoting Wales.

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Ukraine round-up: Zelensky's Kherson warning, war letters and watermelon

The Ukrainian leader says there's a long way to go - and a jailed Russian activist writes to the BBC.

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Republicans who are pushing to move past Trump face one big obstacle: his voters.


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Jay Leno: US comedian is recovering after being burned in fire

The TV host, 72, is stable and receiving treatment being injured in a fire at his California garage.

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Why did Zelensky want a watermelon in Kherson?

Since Russia's retreat from the region memes of the fruit have been widely shared online.

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What We Know About Naomi Biden’s White House Wedding


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Eden Project withdraws complaint over Penrith gardener

The venue had objected to Susan Davies using the word "Eden", where she lives, in her firm's name.

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Sunday, November 13, 2022

Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump.

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With Outcome Still in Doubt, Congress Opens an Uncertain Post-Election Session


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Suella Braverman to sign deal for expansion of measures in France to stop migrants crossing English Channel

The home secretary will finalise a deal with the French to try to curb Channel crossings in small boats.

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Democrats’ Senate Victory Hands Biden a Critical Guardrail Against the G.O.P.


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Russia’s War Hawks Step Up Criticism of the Military Over Kherson Withdrawal


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Strictly Come Dancing: Tony Adams withdraws with an injury

Judge Shirley Ballas says the sportsman has become one of the nation's favourite entertainers.

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain

Firefighters helped people who were trapped after heavy rain in Valencia.

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Banksy Unveils Mural in War-Torn Ukrainian Town


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Wolves 0-2 Arsenal: Martin Odegaard double puts Gunners five points clear at the top

Arsenal move five points clear at the top of the Premier League as Martin Odegaard's second-half double proves enough to beat Wolves at Molineux.

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.

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What the Pro-Life Movement Lost and Won


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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July

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