Thursday, 29 February 2024

Benefits Street tarred area's reputation - TV exec

A producer of the controversial 2014 series says the name of street could have been withheld.

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Wednesday, 28 February 2024

Chris Mason: All eyes on Speaker at Prime Minister's Questions

Sir Lindsay Hoyle is under pressure one week on from the colossal row over the Gaza debate.

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Navalny to be buried on Friday in Moscow

The service will be held at Borisovskoye Cemetery, after a farewell ceremony in the Maryino district.

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Grenfell-style cladding fear after Valencia fire

Construction pictures suggest the cladding used on the building may be of a type now banned in the UK.

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#Merky Books winner on 'writing for lads like me'

Sufiyaan Salam has just won the New Writers' Prize from the annual award set up by rapper Stormzy.

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Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Terror charges after 'right-wing activity' probe

Three men suspected of preparing an act of terrorism were arrested at their homes, police said.

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India names astronauts for maiden space flight

The Gaganyaan mission aims to send astronauts to an orbit of 400km and bring them back after three days.

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Monday, 26 February 2024

Chase & Status win Brit Award for best producer

The drum and bass duo pick up an early prize ahead of the main ceremony in London this weekend.

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Top U.N. Court Holds Last Day of Hearings on Israeli Occupation


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Thousands stuck on cruise ship over cholera fears

Some passengers are believed to have developed mild symptoms of stomach illness during a trip to South Africa.

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Sunday, 25 February 2024

Saturday, 24 February 2024

Cosmically Connected in a Journey From Deep Sea to Deep Space


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Friday, 23 February 2024

Tony's Chocolonely sued over copycat campaign

Milka-maker Mondelez is taking legal action, claiming Tony's mimics its bar in a new campaign.

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Thursday, 22 February 2024

India state bans candy floss over cancer risk

Tamil Nadu bans the pink sugary treat for containing a carcinogen, while others are planning to do so.

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Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Sweeping changes urged to help Church abuse survivors

A report says 'further tinkering with existing structures' are not enough to make the Church accountable.

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Wales sees average speed drop 4mph after switch to 20mph

The new limit has proved controversial and led to protests, while ministers say it will save lives.

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Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Fireball spotted in sky over Lincolnshire

The object was captured on camera as it streaked across the Lincolnshire sky on Monday evening.

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Monday, 19 February 2024

Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth: Shortlist announced for 2026 and 2028 sculptures

Two sculptures from a shortlist of seven will be picked to stand in Trafalgar Square for two years.

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Newcastle United put Dan Ashworth on gardening leave amid Manchester United interest

Newcastle United's sporting director Dan Ashworth is placed on gardening leave after telling the club he wants to join Manchester United.

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Sunday, 18 February 2024

Si te cuesta levantarte de la silla, esta rutina es para ti


By Amanda Loudin from NYT En español https://ift.tt/Twj2P4Y

Saturday, 17 February 2024

When a New Condo Building Has Problems, Who Pays to Fix Them?


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Bafta nominations 2024: The full list of film contenders

Oppenheimer and Poor Things are the leading contenders for this year's British Academy Film Awards.

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Friday, 16 February 2024

What Girl Power Looks Like Now


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Prince Harry interview: Duke of Sussex set to speak about King's health

The prince's appearance on Good Morning America is expected to touch on his father's cancer diagnosis.

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Thursday, 15 February 2024

Dolly Alderton Loves Writing Peripheral Kooks


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Intuitive Machines Moon launch: SpaceX blasts private firm's lunar lander into orbit

Intuitive Machines, a private Houston-based company, launches its first lunar lander from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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Wednesday, 14 February 2024

Labour will block those not fit to be MPs, says John Healey

The party has suspended two parliamentary candidates over alleged remarks about Israel and Jewish people.

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DJs pay emotional on-air tributes to 'radio legend' Steve Wright

Stars from BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 share their memories of Steve Wright following his death aged 69.

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Exclusive video: Trauma at every turn for Gaza’s exhausted paramedics

BBC News Arabic followed three first responders working under intense bombardment in the first month of the war.

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What shoppers never saw - glimpses inside historic Edinburgh store Jenners

BBC Scotland News is granted rare access to the historic department store during a huge refurbishment.

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Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Models Wanted: Must Be Over 40


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The Body Shop: Its rise and fall

As the UK business is expected to go into administration, we look at what went wrong.

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Monday, 12 February 2024

Firearms police called for 'man with knife' - but it's Potter fan with wand

Officers thought they were being called to deal with a man carrying a large knife.

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Pakistan election: What happens after Imran Khan vote surprise?

Days after the vote, Pakistanis still don't know who will form their next government.

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Israel says rescued hostages 'in good condition'

The military says the pair are in "good medical condition"; meanwhile deadly attacks have been reported in Gaza.

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Sunday, 11 February 2024

Jack Leach: England spinner ruled out of remainder of Test series with India through injury

England spinner Jack Leach is ruled out of the remainder of the Test tour of India with a knee injury.

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Saturday, 10 February 2024

My First Cigarette Was My Last


By Karen Kicak from NYT Style https://ift.tt/uybx8Wc

Meet Fluffy the alligator snapping turtle found in Urswick Tarn, Cumbria

A dog walker found the exotic animal, which is native to swamps and rivers in parts of the US, in a lake.

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Promoting Peace as War Rages: Israeli and Palestinian Activists Meet


By Guy Barak, David Blumenfeld, Adam Sella, Alexandra Eaton and Emily Rhyne from NYT World https://ift.tt/zZI47aC

Friday, 9 February 2024

Our Super Bowls, Ourselves


By Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/1lGOV5Y

Seventeen projects shortlisted for RIBA architectural awards

Nominations include buildings in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Thursday, 8 February 2024

Attorney General’s Letter to Congress on the Hur Report


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