Sunday, 31 December 2023

‘You Carry Your Home With You’: A Palestinian Poet’s Journey Out of Gaza


By Mona El-Naggar, Neil Collier and Santiago García Muñoz from NYT World https://ift.tt/uGAhzTk

The Saucy Polymath Who Scandalized 17th-Century London


By Alexandra Jacobs from NYT Books https://ift.tt/uBPSZY9

US warship in Red Sea shoots down two Houthi missiles from Yemen

Two destroyers responded to a distress call from a Danish ship hit by a missile from Yemen, US says.

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Saturday, 30 December 2023

A Body, a Family and the Woman Who Changed Everything


By Mary Beth Keane from NYT Books https://ift.tt/pciJdBP

Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by venomous snake on court

A highly venomous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International.

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Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia

Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.

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Friday, 29 December 2023

Thursday, 28 December 2023

Metallics, polka dots, short shorts - trends that will rule 2024

The colours, fabrics and designs which are likely to define our looks for the next 12 months.

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Ellie Goulding: Music industry changed after MeToo

The singer says there are stronger protections in place for young artists starting out today.

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Wednesday, 27 December 2023

Volunteers build Isle of Man's first community rowing boat

A team of volunteers spend 11 months building a Skiff in Laxey for a new community rowing scheme.

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Tuesday, 26 December 2023

The Year in Graphic Novels


By Sam Thielman from NYT Books https://ift.tt/JrvsbLA

Broadmoor: Silent twin on being locked up with Ronnie Kray

A film and hit song have been made about the "Silent Sisters" - now the surviving twin speaks.

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Monday, 25 December 2023

Eleuthera Offers a Rugged, Out-Island Experience That Lingers


By Eric Lipton from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/r0puiUH

Christmas cards: Welsh Bethlehem tries to save tradition

A Welsh village still welcomes visitors who want Christmas cards stamped "from Bethlehem".

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Sunday, 24 December 2023

Saturday, 23 December 2023

When Social Security Becomes a Debt Collector


By H. Claire Brown from NYT Business https://ift.tt/u9qUgZI

Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy.

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Watch: Rhinos 'scared' by Christmas pudding present

A giant, decorated enrichment ball left rhinos at the Cotswold Wildlife Park unimpressed.

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Friday, 22 December 2023

The Wildly Popular Police Scanner Goes Silent for Many


By Ernesto Londoño from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/IMuZSOP

Hackney: Woman charged with murder of her four-year-old son

Kobi Dooley-Macharia was found with knife injuries and was taken to hospital, where he died.

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Thursday, 21 December 2023

Mapping the Lesser-Known Territories of American Modern Dance


By Brian Seibert from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/PMKg4i6

European Super League: Uefa and Fifa rules banning breakaway league unlawful, says court

Uefa and Fifa rules banning clubs joining breakaway competitions like the European Super League are unlawful, the European Court of Justice rules.

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Wednesday, 20 December 2023

2023 in Pictures


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'I don't work here!' - BBC reporter Ben Boulos interrupted on air

The BBC's Ben Boulos was mistaken for a greengrocer while reporting from a market hall in Birmingham.

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Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Stormont talks: What issues are affecting people in Northern Ireland?

As hopes of a pre-Christmas Stormont deal fade, four people explain how the limbo affects them.

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Monday, 18 December 2023

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper in 'very serious condition' in hospital

Former political adviser Derek Draper, 56, has been living with extreme complications from Covid.

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¿Puede un Van Gogh de IA ayudar a llevar más gente a los museos?


By Zachary Small from NYT En español https://ift.tt/vKECZFX

Biden ushered to safety after car crashes into motorcade

US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware.

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Sunday, 17 December 2023

How Putin Turned a Western Boycott Into a Bonanza


By Paul Sonne, Rebecca R. Ruiz and Nico Chilla from NYT World https://ift.tt/pbUJtP6

Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall

Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.

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‘S.N.L.’ Hands Out Christmas Awards as Kate McKinnon Returns


By Dave Itzkoff from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/h1rJfkN

Ian Wright: Match of the Day pundit to step down at end of season

Arsenal legend Ian Wright is to step down as a pundit from Match of the Day at the end of the season.

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Friday, 15 December 2023

Energy bills could rise by £16 to cover customers' debts

Regulator Ofgem wants households to pay an extra £16 a year as debt levels reached nearly £3bn.

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British-Palestinians call for visa scheme for trapped relatives

A letter sent by 80 families urges the government to set up a scheme for relatives trapped in Gaza.

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This Morning: Dr Ranj says TV show's culture was 'not good for mental health'

The doctor and TV personality says he "he felt bullied at times" while working on the ITV programme.

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Watch: Chaos after Beijing subway carriages detach

Eyewitness videos show passengers stranded in wintry conditions after two of the carriages separated.

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Thursday, 14 December 2023

Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts

It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts.

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Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Pakistan: 23 soldiers killed in attack on army base

An explosives-laden vehicle rams into a building, which is being used as a Pakistani army base.

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Bourne: Murder arrests after death of eight-week-old baby

A 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say

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The Waiting


By Volker Schlecht, Alexander Lahl and Max Monch from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Y93QSKT

Zara pulls advert accused of resembling Gaza images

The fashion firm says it regrets any misunderstanding about its advertising campaign.

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Monday, 11 December 2023

Saturday, 9 December 2023


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Israel-Gaza: The status quo is smashed. The future is messy and dangerous

After the war between Israel and Hamas ends, there are many questions as to what happens next.

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Whamageddon: DJ sorry for playing Last Christmas by Wham!

Matt Facer apologises for potentially eliminating 7,000 from a game in which players avoid the song.

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Friday, 8 December 2023

‘The Crown’: Playing Prince Harry, the Royal Black Sheep


By Douglas Greenwood from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/t7xcF6X

Israel Gaza war: UPenn loses $100m donation after House testimony

A major University of Pennsylvania donor withdraws grant after Congress hearing about antisemitism on campus.

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Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Brotherly shove: The Scot at the heart of NFL's most divisive play

A Scottish rugby player has helped refine the 'brotherly shove' - a move pundits call 'undefendable'.

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Cancer: Woman's condition incurable after IBS misdiagnosis

Claire O'Shea was told she had IBS but a masseuse on a Turkish holiday spotted a more sinister cause.

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Tuesday, 5 December 2023

Taking in the Light: Sweden’s Lucia Celebrations


By Ingrid K. Williams from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/zGI2Ael

Flood warnings in place across England after heavy rain

A total of 69 flood warnings are in place across England after snow gave way to heavy rain.

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Nigeria airstrike 'mistakenly' kills worshippers at religious festival

The army was targeting "terrorists" when civilians were hit by accident, the state governor says.

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Watch: Maori MP performs haka before swearing oath to King

Rawiri Waititim, an advocate for Maori rights, broke protocol as he was inducted into New Zealand's parliament.

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Monday, 4 December 2023

Is It Ever Inappropriate to Wear Red Lipstick?


By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://ift.tt/NpuknDU

Learner driver fails 59 theory tests before pass

A hopeful from Redditch is praised for "amazing" commitment after spending £1,380 and 60 hours to pass.

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Sunday, 3 December 2023

UFC Fight Night: Dana White criticises 'bad stoppage' at Austin event

UFC president Dana White criticises a referee for failing to end a bout earlier, with the official's delayed decision angering fighters.

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Saturday, 2 December 2023

Villa Park: Forty-six men charged after officers hurt in clashes

Forty-five out of 46 Legia Warsaw fans are due before a special magistrates' court, police say.

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Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky

Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013.

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Friday, 1 December 2023

Trump, Milei, Wilders — Do We All Secretly Love Strongmen?


By Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/uES21j6

Women's Nations League: Lauren Hemp eyes 50th cap in crucial England match

England forward Lauren Hemp says it would be "incredible" to win her 50th cap at Wembley Stadium in the Women's Nations League on Friday.

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Thursday, 30 November 2023

An Italian Lakeside Retreat That Embraces Modernity


By Nick Haramis and Ricardo Labougle from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/p8LHV3f

UK cold snap persists with sub-zero nights to come

More bitterly cold nights are on the way, while snow and ice warnings remain in place for many.

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Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Best TV Shows of 2023


By James Poniewozik, Mike Hale and Margaret Lyons from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/CBdnGs3

Chilly UK dips to -8C as snow and ice forecast

Snow has already been falling across Scotland and the east coast of England, as far south as Norfolk.

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Tuesday, 28 November 2023

The T Predictor: What We’ll Be Obsessing Over in 2024


By Kate Guadagnino, Jameson Montgomery, Juan A. Ramírez, John Wogan and Carmen Winant from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/SbWD4zT

Greed prevented Wilko rescue deal, claims HMV boss

Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse.

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Brits Rising Star: Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party and Sekou nominated

Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party and Sekou are up for the award previously won by Flo and Adele.

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Monday, 27 November 2023

When They Were Going Through Hell, They Kept a Record


By Kim Hubbard from NYT Books https://ift.tt/JSsm1qA

UK braces for snow as cold weather takes a grip

Forecasters say there could be snow in the south of the UK later this week as temperatures drop.

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Rishi Sunak agreed migrant deal, Suella Braverman's allies say

But sources close to the PM dispute the document the former home secretary refers to amounted to a deal.

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Bellingham breaks Ronaldo scoring record as Real go top

Jude Bellingham scores his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid return to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz.

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Sunday, 26 November 2023

A Thai mother rejoices at learning her son is alive.


By Sui-Lee Wee from NYT World https://ift.tt/59PkFn8

Doctor Who: It's the best job I've ever had says actress Catherine Tate

Actress Catherine Tate says she "still to this day" does not know why she was cast in the show.

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Saturday, 25 November 2023

Þrátt fyrir bönn eru ófrjósemisaðgerðir enn gerðar á fötluðum konum í Evrópu


By Sarah Hurtes from NYT World https://ift.tt/0HUfvVl

Dublin Deliveroo rider on the moment he tackled knifeman

A fast-food courier who saw children being stabbed outside their school in Dublin has described how he helped to stop the attacker.

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Friday, 24 November 2023

Reading Her Own Audiobook, Jada Pinkett Smith Slaps Back


By Elisabeth Egan from NYT Books https://ift.tt/OYsocID

Dublin riot: 'Huge destruction' after school stabbing leads to 34 arrests

Violence in the aftermath of a stabbing outside a school destroys police vehicles, buses and shops.

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HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK

The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.

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Thursday, 23 November 2023

W.H.O. Asks China for Details on Surge of Respiratory Illness in Children


By Vivian Wang and Siyi Zhao from NYT World https://ift.tt/HZERhod

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Last-minute snag delays rescue of trapped workers

Operations have resumed after rescuers cut through a steel obstacle that delayed them for a few hours.

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Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.

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Synthetic opioids: Largest ever UK seizure made by police

About 150,000 tablets of a drug called Nitazene were found in a factory set up in north London.

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Wednesday, 22 November 2023

A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance


By Jordan Rau from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Qgfdq4z

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Drilling resumes to save trapped Indian workers

The 41 workers got stuck when an under-construction tunnel collapsed due to a landslide 10 days ago.

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Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Wisconsin Court Hears Case That Could Upend State Politics


By Julie Bosman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/CQoNRAw

'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.

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A change in the weather - is there snow on the way?

After a mild and wet autumn so far, colder conditions are on the way for the UK. But just how cold will it get?

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Monday, 20 November 2023

Chris Mason: Jeremy Hunt looks likely to cut taxes - the question is where?

The focus of the Autumn Statement is expected to be on business taxes and growing the economy.

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‘It Was Terrible’: Taylor Swift Fans in Brazil Bear Heat and Dismay


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Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards

The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.

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Sunday, 19 November 2023

As Morocco Tries to Rebuild After Quake, Tradition Is Top of Many Minds


By Aida Alami from NYT World https://ift.tt/jYIzhri

Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

The chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg economic growth is his priority ahead of Wednesday's statement.

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Saturday, 18 November 2023

How to Keep Your Bank From Closing All Your Accounts


By Ron Lieber from NYT Business https://ift.tt/EfQOJpy

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc on Las Vegas pole as Lewis Hamilton struggles

Charles Leclerc takes pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after Ferrari dominated qualifying in Formula 1's prestigious new race in Sin City.

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Friday, 17 November 2023

Dartmoor Zoo welcomes 'world's rarest big cat'

Fredo the Amur leopard is now registered on a zoological "dating site" as part of a breeding programme.

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The Israeli Army escorted Times journalists to Al-Shifa, a focus of its invasion.


By Philip P. Pan and Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/OPS0Y2A

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey

The shadow defence secretary says Labour is not a protest party after 10 frontbenchers rebelled in the Commons.

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US tourist dies after boat capsizes in the Bahamas

Footage filmed by a passenger shows the harrowing moment people began jumping out of the vessel as it sunk.

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Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold set to leave Premier League club

Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold is set to leave the club, BBC Sport understands.

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Top U.K. Court to Rule on Deporting Asylum Seekers to Rwanda


By Megan Specia from NYT World https://ift.tt/Lu4FzmZ

World Cup trophy safe after South Africa rugby offices burgled

Burglars break into South Africa's Rugby Union HQ but decide not to steal the World Cup trophy.

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Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Hard Hit by Loss of Thai and Palestinian Workers, Israeli Farmers Call for Volunteers


By Miriam Jordan from NYT World https://ift.tt/5Tt7RI3

UK family who fled Gaza fear for those left behind

Emad Abuaassi, who left with his wife and four children, says it is the "saddest moment" of his life.

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