Sunday, 31 July 2022

Keir Starmer: Labour must move away from being a party of protest

Sir Keir Starmer insists he supports the right to strike, but says Labour must secure power to help people.

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In the I.C.U., Dying Sometimes Feels Like a Choice


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Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour, with no mention of Taiwan

Nancy Pelosi will visit four East Asian countries - and China has warned her not to include Taiwan.

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Pelosi Heads for Singapore, but Is Silent on Taiwan


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Formula 1: Michael Masi reveals death threats after Abu Dhabi finale

Former race director Michael Masi says he received death threats after the controversy in Abu Dhabi that saw Max Verstappen claim his debut world title last year.

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Saturday, 30 July 2022

Greggs: Bakery fails in bid for 24-hour Leicester Square store

A council says the chain's plans for its West End store to stay open all night are "half-baked".

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Francis Calls Abuse of Indigenous People in Canada a ‘Genocide’


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DJ Ace: 1Xtra presenter wants to talk about live organ donation

Radio 1Xtra's DJ Ace says more black and Asian people need to be aware they can donate while living.

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A European official denounces ‘inhumane, barbaric acts’ as dozens of prisoners of war are killed.


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'Witness protection threw my life into turmoil'

Reece was 11 when his mother was a witness in a murder investigation, which led to years of turmoil.

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Friday, 29 July 2022

Commonwealth Games: Leon Reid 'exploring all options' to overturn Games ban

Northern Ireland sprinter Leon Reid says he is "exploring all options" to have his Commonwealth Games ban overturned.

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The Fight to Save New York’s Extravagantly ’80s Subway Entrance


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Commonwealth Games 2022: Ellie Boatman shines with four tries in first half of England's opening game

Watch as England's Ellie Boatman scores four tries in the first half of their 57-0 win over Sri Lanka in their opening pool game of the women's rugby 7s at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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The Anti-Abortion Movement Is in Denial


By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Noyv4Fc

Sarina Wiegman: The player, the manager, the person

As Sarina Wiegman prepares to lead England into the final at Euro 2022, those who have worked with her reveal all to BBC Sport.

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Thursday, 28 July 2022

What is the energy price cap and how high will bills go?

The head of Ofgem says bills are likely to be higher this winter than previously predicted.

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Tell us how the economy is affecting you.


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Dangerous bacterium found in Mississippi soil

Medics are on alert for cases of the rare infection that cause can be serious and even deadly to some people.

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In This Subway Series, the Mets Did All the Flexing


By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/YXlhN4V

From Wombles to Doctor Who: Cribbins' career in video

The actor has died at the age of 93.

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Wednesday, 27 July 2022

Tory leadership: Do rivals' tax pledges add up?

The two contenders promise tax cuts but have given little detail about how to pay for them.

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Class Divisions Harden Into Battle Lines in Arizona’s Republican Primary


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Commonwealth Games: Dina Asher-Smith withdraws with 'light hamstring strain'

England's Dina Asher-Smith withdraws from the Commonwealth Games with a "light hamstring strain".

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The Japanese Author Behind ‘Bullet Train’ Is OK That the Film Isn’t So Japanese


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BBC footage reveals abuse of disabled Ukrainians

Widespread abuse of disabled children and adults exposed in BBC investigation.

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Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Wildfire tears through homes in Texas

At least 20 properties have been destroyed by the fire in Balch Springs, as the US battles extreme heat.

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The Mid-Century Media Theorists Who Saw What Was Coming


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Freya the 600kg walrus causes a stir in Norway

The young female marine mammal has been spotted clambering onto boats to doze in the summer sun.

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How Elise Stefanik Became ‘Ultra-MAGA and Proud of It’


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Laura Nuttall presents weather in cancer bucket list challenge

Laura Nuttall, who has brain cancer, joins Owain Wyn Evans to present BBC North West Tonight's weather.

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Monday, 25 July 2022

For Elaine Castillo, Reading Is Politics


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Myanmar's executed activists: Phyo Zeya Thaw and Ko Jimmy

Weeks before Myanmar executed four democracy activists, the BBC spoke to their family and friends.

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‘I’m Always Worrying’: The Emotional Toll of Financial Stress


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Cricket Scotland inquiry hears 448 examples of racism

The review concludes that the governance and leadership of the sport was institutionally racist.

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Tunisians Vote on Constitution That Could Threaten Their Democracy


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Farne Islands: Bird flu death toll passes more than 3,000

The National Trust says the scale of death on the Farne Islands has not been seen in nearly 100 years.

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Sunday, 24 July 2022

There’s More Than One Way to Ban a Book


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Cricket Scotland board resigns over racism report

A review due to be published on Monday is expected to say there is institutional racism in the game.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv's forces moving towards occupied Kherson - Zelensky

Kherson has been in the hands of Russian troops since the early days of the war.

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Cuba protests: Mothers' trauma over harsh jail sentences

Many young people received long jail terms after participating in last year's anti-government protests.

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The Sunday Read: ‘The Books About Sex That Every Family Should Read’


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Jonas Vingegaard Set to Win Tour de France on Second Try


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Fears rise for a rights activist captured while fighting for Ukraine.


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Euro 2022: Belief, squad depth & preparation - what England learned from past semi-final defeats

Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley reflects on the team's previous semi-final defeats as they prepare to take on Sweden.

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Saturday, 23 July 2022

Scots cricket institutionally racist, review finds

The independent investigation followed claims of racism and discrimination in the Scottish game.

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Missiles strike Odesa, hitting a critical port for global grain supplies.


By BY MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ, ERIKA SOLOMON AND MATINA STEVIS-GRIDNEFF from NYT World https://ift.tt/imA64DP

The Times’s Theater Critic Reviews Stratford’s New Theater


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Clacton: Body found in search for 21-year-old swimmer

Essex Police seeks to contact the family of a missing 21-year-old swimmer after a body is found.

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China Evergrande C.E.O. Resigns After Loans Come Under Scrutiny


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Ukraine war: Explosions rock Ukrainian port hours after grain deal

Six blasts hit the city on Saturday morning, with local officials blaming a Russian missile attack.

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Friday, 22 July 2022

Getting into debt for endometriosis surgery

Kim Williams says the financial strain of going into debt for surgery has caused her a lot of guilt.

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After Roe, Republicans Sharpen Attacks on Gay and Transgender Rights


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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park: The legacy London 2012 promised

What was once a brownfield site is now a tranquil landscape of wetland, woodland and wildflower meadows.

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Bringing the Internet Under Control


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Will Barcelona president Joan Laporta's summer spending gamble pay off?

Barcelona have spent big this summer despite £1bn of debt. It could be a masterstroke - or it could send the club into a downward spiral.

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Thursday, 21 July 2022

Drugs death taskforce chief says punishing addicts must stop

David Strang calls for an overhaul of addiction services and reform of drugs laws in Scotland.

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Wait, La Guardia Is Nice Now? Inside New York’s $25 Billion Airport Overhaul


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Conservative leadership: Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak policy guide

Boris Johnson's successor will be either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak - find out what they plan to do if they win.

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How to Make a Decision When There’s No ‘Right’ One


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Euro 2022: Sarina Wiegman's 'plan for every scenario' paying off for England

Manager Sarina Wiegman played a key role in England's quarter-final win over Spain - so can her meticulous planning and ruthlessness take England all the way at Euro 2022?

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Wednesday, 20 July 2022

Henrik Stenson removed as Europe's Ryder Cup captain

Henrik Stenson is removed as Europe's Ryder Cup captain with immediate effect.

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Draghi Says He’ll Stay as Italy’s Prime Minister, if Parties Unite


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Jake Wightman: World champion and his dad Geoff on 1500m Oregon victory

Geoff Wightman has been commentating on his son Jake's races for 18 years, but Tuesday's victory was the most special yet.

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Italy Is Haunted by the Pain of Past Economic Crises


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World Athletics: Jake Wightman's dad commentates on gold medal

Jake Wightman's father Geoff calls home his son's shock 1500m win as the stadium announcer at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon.

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Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Sri Lanka's tea farmers struggling to survive

Tea is the island's biggest export, but the industry is being hard hit by the economic crisis.

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Some Students Want Colleges to Provide the Abortion Pill. Schools Are Resisting.


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Afrobeats’ Omah Lay: I try to put a smile on people’s faces

So much can steal your smile away, I want to make people feel better, Afrobeats musician Omah Lay says.

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The Resilient Spirit of Basque Country Extends to Its Restaurants


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How a mermaid mural helped promote breastfeeding in Inverclyde

A mural of a breastfeeding mermaid stands tall over a town where once few mums chose to breastfeed.

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Monday, 18 July 2022

In pictures: Hot weather sweeps across UK

Images from around the country on the day temperatures are forecast to reach record levels.

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Here’s what to watch at the world Championships on Monday.


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Heatwave: Radio 1 Newsbeat meets BBC Weather

Presenter Pria Rai got a few surprises when she went to meet weatherman Matt Taylor.

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Some parents are keeping their children home from school.


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Penny Mordaunt's false Brexit claim about Turkey

Tory leadership candidate repeats false claim that UK couldn't have used veto to stop Turkey joining EU.

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Sunday, 17 July 2022

The Open: Rory McIlroy & Viktor Hovland fight Duel in Sun in St Andrews

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland move Open Championship away from the early rancour and set up mouth-watering final day.

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Meet the New Voice of Baseball


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Neath nightclub murder probe: Victim named as Matthew Thomas

Matthew Thomas died in hospital after he was attacked outside a nightclub on Friday, police say.

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Homes That Sold for Around $1.5 Million


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Calls for childcare costs in the UK to be overhauled

The average cost of a full-time nursery place for a two-year-old is just under £14,000.

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Saturday, 16 July 2022

Missile strike on Ukraine space plant in Dnipro kills three

Russian cruise missiles hit a space rocket plant in Dnipro and the city of Nikopol is also hit.

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Turbulence on the Ground at Toronto’s Pearson Airport


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Nova Scotia shooting: Gunman's partner describes night of terror

Lisa Banfield, who was with the gunman for 19 years, said she was "so scared I didn't want to move".

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An Israeli and Saudi agreement on 2 islands is another cooperative step.


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Cost of living: University students 'priced out' of graduation

A cap and gown, photos and extra tickets can cost £145, before factoring in hotels and travel.

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Friday, 15 July 2022

Train strikes: When are they and what are the disputes about?

Train drivers and rail workers will go on strike in July and August.

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German Military Officer Known as Franco A. Guilty of Plotting Terrorism


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Tom Hanks learned Saving Private Ryan lines from helmet on Irish beach

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg set up camp on an Irish beach 25 years ago.

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Gaps in arms supplies to Ukraine point to European countries’ divergent strategies.


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Mabel says social media comments made her want to quit

The 26-year-old singer hit a breaking point over comments on her posts and moved back home.

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Thursday, 14 July 2022

The Open 2022: Ian Poulter sinks huge eagle putt on the ninth hole

Ian Poulter holes a huge eagle putt on the ninth hole of the Old Course at St Andrews.

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U.S. Electric Car Sales Climb Sharply Despite Shortages


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Lisandro Martinez: Defender in advanced talks with Manchester United

Manchester United are in advanced discussions with Ajax over defender Lisandro Martinez, and a deal could be concluded as early as Thursday.

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In Battle to Beat Democratic Titans, a Lawyer in Sneakers Bets on Youth


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Tory leadership: What candidates think about Northern Ireland Protocol

What do the would-be prime ministers want to do with the Northern Irish part of the Brexit deal?

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Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Violet sea snails spotted in Isles of Scilly

About 60 of the "mesmerizing and completely alien" snails have been reported on the Isles of Scilly.

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Ukraine will play a background role in President Biden’s visit to the Middle East.


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Shark spotted in River Stour leaves woman 'amazed'

She says the shark did not seem to be worried by paddleboarders as it swam near a town centre.

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The movement to remove the president started with a candlelight vigil.


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Football floodlights were used in Loch Ness Monster hunt

Details of the events 89 years ago were uncovered as part of a football memories project.

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Tuesday, 12 July 2022

What did Shinzo Abe mean to Japan?

The former PM is known for his signature "Abenomics" economic policy, but his legacy lies in national security.

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Can Elon Musk Get Out of Buying Twitter?


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Boris Johnson: How will the new Tory leader and PM be chosen?

How will the Conservatives select Boris Johnson's successor as party leader and prime minister?

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Drought Tightens Grip on Northern Italy


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French Fécamp 'precious blood' relics recovered after abbey theft

Catholics were shocked when an artefact said to contain drops of Jesus's blood was stolen in France.

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Monday, 11 July 2022

Sickle cell: 'I want patients to know there is hope'

Anusjka Regis-Etumnu received stem cell treatment for sickle cell disease on the NHS.

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Elon Musk wants to walk away from the Twitter deal. Now comes the legal battle.


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Cristiano Ronaldo: Erik ten Hag says forward 'in our plans'

New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo is "in our plans" for the new season and is "not for sale".

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China’s Economy Stumbles in the Fog of Covid War


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Paul Pogba: Midfielder joins Juventus from Manchester United on free transfer

Paul Pogba rejoins former club Juventus on a free transfer after his Manchester United contract expired.

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