Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Sia reveals autism diagnosis, two years after film backlash

The pop star says the diagnosis has allowed her to "become fully, fully myself".

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Climate Shocks Are Making Parts of America Uninsurable. It Just Got Worse.


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Al Pacino: The Godfather star expecting fourth child aged 83

The Godfather star has announced his 29-year-old girlfriend Noor Alfallah is eight months pregnant.

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Honoring the Body Donors Who Are a Medical Student’s ‘First Patient’


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India Is Scrapping Its Largest Bill. The Race Is On to Spend It.


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Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Celtics Hit Another Dead End, With No Clear Path Forward This Time


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Premier League: Which teams did the World Cup break help or hinder?

Did the World Cup play any part in the Premier League title race? Who lost momentum after the break? And which club benefited most?

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Blinken travels to Europe with a focus on NATO support for Ukraine.


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Booking.com users keep turning up at family's home

Unexpected tourists are flocking to Karin Arsenius' property hoping to find accommodation.

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A Surprising Stage for Dance: The Subway Platform


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Gender-critical professor determined to do Oxford talk

Students organise a protest over Kathleen Stock's invite, as the prime minister backs her appearance.

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Monday, 29 May 2023

Scotland: Hibernian's Kevin Nisbet earns recall as Southampton's Che Adams misses out

Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet is back in the Scotland for this month's Euro 2024 qualifiers in place of the injured Che Adams.

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She Said Her Professor Sexually Harassed Her. His Wife Won Damages.


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Jude Bellingham: Borussia Dortmund midfielder named Bundesliga player of the season

Borussia Dortmund's England midfielder Jude Bellingham is named the Bundesliga player of the season.

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The Supreme Court Is Crippling Environmental Protections. Where Is Congress?


By BY JIM MURPHY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2fvcOT9

Match of the Day analysis: Gary Lineker on why Leicester City were relegated

Match of the Day's Gary Lineker alongside pundits Ian Wright and Alan Shearer analyse Leicester City's downfall and relegation.

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Sunday, 28 May 2023

Xbox v PlayStation: The battle for control

A brief history of the warring console makers' attempts to become the games industry's big boss.

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What’s in the Debt Deal


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Boy, 15, who died in River Eden named by police

Lewis Michael Kirkpatrick was found in the River Eden following a search by rescue teams.

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Beyond the ‘Matrix’ Theory of the Human Mind


By BY EZRA KLEIN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/eFCO2WP

Yoga para escépticos


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Health secretary and junior doctors' leader clash over pay offer

The health secretary says demands are unreasonable but union leader says pay level is "driving doctors away".

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Saturday, 27 May 2023

UK government accused of deposit return scheme 'sabotage'

The UK government has excluded glass from the deposit return scheme, casting doubt over its future.

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Covid Is Coming Back in China; Lockdowns Are Not


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Boris Johnson calls new lockdown rule-breaking claims 'load of nonsense'

Mr Johnson has spoke to a reporter in Washington about his diary entries being handed to police.

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After a Surprise Debut, the Conductor Thomas Guggeis Is Rising Fast


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Beautiful South singer Paul Heaton pays for festival drinks

Paul Heaton pays for fans' drinks at a festival after doing the same to mark his 60th birthday.

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Friday, 26 May 2023

Roberto Firmino at Liverpool: Watch his best Premier League moments

Watch some of Roberto Firmino's greatest Premier League moments for Liverpool as the Brazilian prepares to leave Anfield at the end of the season.

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The Ticking Clock of a U.S. Debt Default


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Dame Esther Rantzen says her lung cancer is in stage four

The TV presenter and Childline founder says she is on a new form of medication for the disease.

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‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2 Finale Recap: Fade Out


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US Congress inches closer to deal before holiday weekend

President Joe Biden says he has had "productive conversations" with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.

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Thursday, 25 May 2023

Rishi Sunak owns up to being a fan of Jilly Cooper novels

The prime minister admits reports of him being a fan of the racy books penned by Jilly Cooper CBE are true.

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Our Quick Take on the DeSantis Announcement and the Day’s Top Stories


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Chris Mason: The battle for truth over Covid is only just starting

A row erupts between the Covid inquiry and the government over how much material should be disclosed

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What Does Russia’s Success in Bakhmut Mean for the War in Ukraine?


By BY CORA ENGELBRECHT from NYT World https://ift.tt/iBfcXVS

Germany's climate protests: Activism or crime?

Raids on the Last Generation activist group have fuelled a debate over the limits of peaceful protest.

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Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Southampton close to appointing Martin as Selles exits

Southampton are close to announcing the appointment of Swansea City head coach Russell Martin as their new boss.

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A Year in Uvalde


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Vaping: How do you quit e-cigarettes?

It can get you off tobacco - but what do you do when you want to say bye to your e-cig?

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Listen to The Headlines, a New Way to Experience The Times


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Tariq Ramadan: Islam scholar cleared of Swiss rape charges

The renowned scholar is cleared of rape and sexual coercion by a court in Switzerland.

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Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Cumbrian radio volunteer to meet hero Michael Ball

The BBC Radio 2 presenter surprised Harrison Holmes while he was on air with his hospital radio show.

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The Supreme Court vs. Andy Warhol


By BY MICHAEL BARBARO, ROB SZYPKO, DIANA NGUYEN, SYDNEY HARPER, M.J. DAVIS LIN, JOHN KETCHUM, ELISHEBA ITTOOP, DAN POWELL AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/PYiZQq9

NBA play-offs: Nikola Jokic stars as Denver Nuggets complete series sweep over Los Angeles Lakers

Watch Nikola Jokic's best shots as he scores 30 points in Denver Nuggets' 113-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, to complete a 4-0 series sweep in the NBA Western Conference final.

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Listen to The Headlines, a New Way to Experience The Times


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England vs Ireland: Ollie Robinson given all-clear for Ireland Test

England seamer Ollie Robinson is fit to play in the Test against Ireland after a scan reveals no damage to his ankle.

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Monday, 22 May 2023

Comic Uncle Roger banned on Chinese social media

The British-Malaysian comedian made a joke about the authoritarian government in Beijing.

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Listen to The Headlines, Our New Audio Front Page


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Roblox: Ten-year-old spent £2,500 of mum's money without her knowing

Tesco Bank initially refused to refund the mum but changed its mind after a BBC show got involved.

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A Ukrainian sergeant who died outside Bakhmut is buried amid his daughter’s cries.


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'Pay your writers!' Students interrupt Warner Bros CEO speech

Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University.

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Sunday, 21 May 2023

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Watch: Japan riot police pin G7 protesters to ground in violent scuffle

Violence broke out in Hiroshima as riot police clashed with far-left anti-G7 protesters.

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Andy Murray withdraws from French Open to prioritise Wimbledon

Britain's Andy Murray withdraws from the French Open and will prioritise the grass-court season instead.

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Hackney housing: 'We had mushrooms growing from the ceiling'

A woman has told the BBC about the impact problems in her flat are having on her and her young sons

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Sudan’s Warring Groups Agree to 7-Day Cease-Fire


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Barking dogs help owners escape Takeley house fire

The blaze destroyed the detached home but the occupants managed to flee unharmed.

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Ukraine May Be Finally Getting the F-16s It Asked For. Why Did It Want Them?


By BY CARLOTTA GALL from NYT World https://ift.tt/lNa5zux

Saturday, 20 May 2023

Can the Writers’ Strike Fix Hollywood?


By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/M46Z3Ir

On ‘Succession,’ This Season Has Turned Us All Into Tom


By BY ELIZABETH SPIERS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/qoByw8A

Seeking Cures for Loneliness


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Patrick Kielty is new host of the Late Late show

He will succeed former presenter Ryan Tubridy who has hosted the show for 14 years.

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Behind the Scenes, G7 Nations Wrangle Over Ambitious Climate Commitments


By BY MOTOKO RICH, LISA FRIEDMAN AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/um5VOK3

Fuse ODG complains after being cuffed by Met Police

The rapper says he was "racially profiled" by police who claimed they could smell cannabis in a car.

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Friday, 19 May 2023

Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford 'deeply moved' by Cannes Film Festival award

Harrison Ford received an honorary Palme d'Or at the premiere of his final outing as the action hero

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West Ham players confront fan attack on family area

Video footage shows chaotic scenes inside the AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar, in the Netherlands.

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Auriol Grey: Huntingdon cyclist killer fails in appeal bid

Auriol Grey confronted Celia Ward, who was cycling on a pavement and fell into the path of a car.

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Woo youth vote or die, Matt Hancock tells Conservatives

The MP says the lack of young Conservative voters is "catastrophic", as an age gap divides British politics.

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Cricket match halted by hot air balloon landing

Children were playing in West Sussex when the balloon came swooping over and landed on their pitch.

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Cost-of-living payment date announced for people with disabilities

Those who receive qualifying benefits will receive £150 between 20 June and 4 July to help pay bills.

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Thursday, 18 May 2023

Rishi Sunak seeks closer ties with Japan ahead of G7 summit

Rishi Sunak says a new defence partnership will see closer cooperation between the armed forces.

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Explosions damage a freight train in Crimea, as attacks increase in Russian-occupied regions.


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New York truck attacker gets 10 life sentences plus 260 years

Islamist extremist Sayfullo Saipov killed eight when he drove a truck at pedestrians in New York in 2017.

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Some of the Books That Hernan Diaz Owns Surprise Even Him


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Sting warns against AI songs as he wins prestigious music prize

He says songwriters face "a battle" to defend work against the growing use of artificial intelligence.

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E-scooter bursting into flames in a London home caught on video

The footage shows the scooter exploding into a fireball while charging in a house in Harlesden.

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Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Introducing a New Audio App for Our Journalism and Storytelling


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Why a correctly fitted sports bra is essential

Why a correctly fitted bra can boost both a cricketer's performance and long-term health.

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Listen to The Headlines, a Short Show on the Day’s Biggest News


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NBA: Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic shines in best plays against LA Lakers

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic shines in the top 10 plays against the Los Angeles Lakers in game one of the Western Conference finals.

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At a time of heightened scrutiny, Ukraine works to get the weapons to the battlefield, not the black market.


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Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Pedro Almodóvar’s Answer to ‘Brokeback Mountain’


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Man choked to death after paramedics told not to attend

A care home resident, 80, died after an ambulance was stood down due to a do not resuscitate order.

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A Nascent ‘YIMBY’ Movement


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Tom Hanks: I could appear in movies after death with AI technology

The Forrest Gump star says technology could be used to recreate his image in movies after his death.

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How to Think About the New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines


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Sats: Schools minister says tests shouldn't be too hard

Parents and teachers say last week's Year 6 reading paper was so difficult it left children in tears.

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Monday, 15 May 2023

‘Antigone in the Amazon’ Review: The Drama Is Brazil’s Land War


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Rare rainbow sea slug found in Falmouth rock pool

An expert says the discovery of the striking sea creature in a rock pool is amazing.

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China Sentences a U.S. Citizen to Life in Prison for Espionage


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Ukraine Diary: Under the threat of airstrikes, a film crew in Kyiv forged ahead to ‘tell a story.’


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Vernon Kay dedicates new Radio 2 morning show to listeners

The 49-year-old takes over the mid-morning slot from Ken Bruce, who hosted it for more than 30 years.

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British Motocross Championships: Photographer hit and killed by bike

The British Championship at Foxhill in Swindon was abandoned after a man in his 50s died.

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Sunday, 14 May 2023

An Erdogan loss would bring relief in the West and anxiety in Moscow.


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Kenya cult: Children targeted to die first, pastor says

Fresh accounts emerge of the final days of deceased members of a Christian doomsday cult in Kenya.

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A New Mother, an Old Mother, a Love Story


By BY RACHEL LOUISE SNYDER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/wWasRpe

Joy, Loneliness, ‘Rejuvenation:’ Becoming a Mother After 40


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Ukraine's Zelensky visits Germany day after weapons pledge

President Zelensky's trip comes after Germany said it would supply weapons worth three billion euros.

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Saturday, 13 May 2023

Biden Wants Airlines to Pay Passengers for Delays. In Europe, they already do


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Race Across the World: Cathie and Tricia's special friendship

Childhood friends Cathie and Tricia exchanged barely a cross word on their 9,942-mile adventure.

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La reina ha muerto, viva la reina: Brasil pierde a Rita Lee


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Green bread is crowned Britain's best loaf

Miyo Aoetsu invented Brioche Japonais, which is flavoured with matcha, white chocolate and fruit.

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The Mysteries of Zelda


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Calgary’s New Mayor Says Her City Is More Than an Oil Town


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Ukraine's Zelensky in Rome to meet Pope Francis

Ukraine's leader visits Rome where he will meet political leaders and have an audience with the Pope.

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Friday, 12 May 2023

Astronomers detect largest cosmic explosion ever seen

Astronomers have discovered what they believe to be the largest explosion ever detected.

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Royal Mail boss Simon Thompson to step down

Simon Thompson is to step down from his role, the owner of Royal Mail says.

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Mike Lynch: Autonomy founder extradited to US in criminal case

Mike Lynch is accused of overinflating the value of his firm Autonomy when he sold it to Hewlett-Packard.

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Beyoncé Renaissance world tour: What to expect from Queen Bey

Fans who got to see the singer kick off her 43-date spectacular spill the beans on the "crazy" show.

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Watch: CCTV captures funnel cloud rip through storage yard

CCTV captures mattresses and other heavy objects being tossed into the air, narrowly missing staff.

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How the Last Writers’ Strike Changed Things Onscreen


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