Thursday, 31 October 2024

Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller reports from the scene of Spanish flooding where cars are piled up.

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'How I led police to a thief and got my bike back'

A man from Dalston traces his stolen bike and leads the police to the door of the thief.

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Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Ukrainians Tell of Brutal Russian Repression in Occupied Territories


By Carlotta Gall and Oleksandr Chubko from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/lroawN8

'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Abortion decided these women's votes

It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.

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Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Inside Trump’s Truth Social Conspiracy Theory Machine


By Neil Bedi, Lazaro Gamio, Ishaan Jhaveri, Devon Lum, Haley Willis and Karen Yourish from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/o7p9Mdc

How Conte and McTominay have revolutionised Napoli

Antonio Conte lost his first Serie A game as Napoli boss but the Italian's side are now flying high at the top, Mina Rzouki explains why.

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Monday, 28 October 2024

Covering the candidates


By Unknown Author from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/FfiT0c8

Sunday, 27 October 2024

T-shirts for the Female Gaze


By Misty White Sidell from NYT Style https://ift.tt/HcvYnGo

Israel strikes back: What will Iran do next?

Iran says it has right to defend itself after Israeli attack

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Saturday, 26 October 2024

6 retiros todo incluido que podrían ayudarte a vivir más y con mejor salud


By Caren Osten Gerszberg from NYT En español https://ift.tt/xplyM7N

Firms must prevent sexual harassment under new law

What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work?

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Friday, 25 October 2024

Here are the latest developments.


By Raja Abdulrahim, Liam Stack and Euan Ward from NYT World https://ift.tt/jdVxrfK

Raye's songwriting books for new album stolen

The singer's car was stolen and contained books in which she'd written songs for her second album.

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Thursday, 24 October 2024

Listen: ‘The Push to Ban Phones in School’


By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/TbIHKS4

Boulter cruises into Tokyo quarter-finals

Katie Boulter reaches her fifth WTA Tour quarter-final of the season by sweeping aside Japan's Kyoka Okamura in Tokyo.

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Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Wakefield replace London in Super League for 2025

Wakefield Trinity will replace London Broncos in Super League for 2025 having been awarded Grade A status as part of a restructure of rugby league starting next season.

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Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Ariana Grande apologises to 'Mistress of the Dark' Elvira

The singer says she's "disheartened" by the claims made by US actress Elvira that she ignored her.

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Monday, 21 October 2024

M25 and M26 closures due to lorry fire

National Highways says diversions are likely to be in place until the road undergoes repairs.

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Sunday, 20 October 2024

Seven dead as crowded ferry dock collapses in Georgia's Sapelo Island

Authorities say at least 20 people went into the water when the gangway collapsed.

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Saturday, 19 October 2024

‘The Interview’: Mia Khalifa


By David Marchese from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/L9oVx50

'Hole in the ground' nuclear bunker to go under the hammer

"Quirky" buyer is sought for the nuclear bunker under a field, which has no running water or toilet.

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Friday, 18 October 2024

Netflix raises prices as password boost fades

The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.

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Thursday, 17 October 2024

Could conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?

How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 vote

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Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Eliminated England aren't fit enough - Hartley

England need to get fitter following their shambolic exit from the Women’s T20 World Cup, according to former spinner Alex Hartley.

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Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Conker kerfuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'

David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.

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Monday, 14 October 2024

Attention Kmart Shoppers: It’s Closing Time


By Alexandra E. Petri from NYT Business https://ift.tt/DfjUPyl

Mum of Manchester Arena victim says safety bill debate is "incredibly exciting"

Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.

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Sunday, 13 October 2024

On the Trail, Harris Turns to Her Experience Fighting Cross-Border Crime


By Jazmine Ulloa and Nicholas Nehamas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cMKAtRk

'Standout' Doak lights up Scotland gloom

Teenage winger Ben Doak earns praise from head coach Steve Clarke and pundits after his first Scotland start in the loss to Croatia.

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Saturday, 12 October 2024

An Oval Office — Right Across From the White House


By Michael D. Shear and Kent Nishimura from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lHjn5RW

Injured Arsenal winger Saka out of England squad

Bukayo Saka withdraws from the England squad for Sunday's Nations League trip to Finland and returns to Arsenal for further assessment.

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Friday, 11 October 2024

Elton John film documents singer's farewell tour

A new documentary, Never Give Up, sees the singer revisit the LA venue he first played in 1975.

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Ministers to consider scrapping short jail terms

Shorter sentences are among the options in a review expected to be headed by former Tory MP David Gauke.

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Warning of UK slowdown despite August pick-up

The economy grew by 0.2% but there is a warning that the "broader picture" is one of "slowing growth".

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Are we in a golden era of artist collabs?

Charli XCX's new album features Ariana Grande, Lorde and The 1975 - so why are collabs appealing to artists?

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Thursday, 10 October 2024

36 Hours in the Berkshires


By Lauren Matison from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/WhKai3p

Tennis legend Nadal confirms retirement

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players of all time, confirms his retirement from tennis.

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Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Chris Mason: Tory leadership race approaches season finale

The stakes are high as the Conservative Party approaches its biggest single moment yet since its calamitous election defeat in July, says Chris Mason

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Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Japan Says It Manipulated a Photo of (Slightly) Unkempt Cabinet Ministers


By Mike Ives and Hisako Ueno from NYT World https://ift.tt/5zK7kfl

Couple in their 70s named after their bodies found with rifle

A couple whose bodies were found in their home along with a rifle and a dead dog are named.

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Monday, 7 October 2024

Nobel Prize goes to microRNA researchers

US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun helped explain how genes work inside the human body.

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Sunday, 6 October 2024

Stunt rider's job mystery solved 48 years later

The Post Office returns a letter discovered 48 years after Tizi Hodson applied for her dream job.

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Saturday, 5 October 2024

Fue víctima de canibalismo hace 179 años y acaba de ser identificado


By Alexander Nazaryan from NYT En español https://ift.tt/gsr0dW1

Demure Might Not Be Just a Passing Fad


By Misty White Sidell from NYT Style https://ift.tt/W47ZETu

Lebanon hospitals close as Israeli strikes hit health facilities

The World Health Organisation says at least 37 facilities have shut and dozens of medical staff have died.

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Friday, 4 October 2024

EU hits China with tariffs in electric car sales battle

The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.

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Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff to present Bullseye reboot

The former cricket star will host a Christmas special of the ITV game show which first aired in 1981.

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Thursday, 3 October 2024

France-bound cruise still waiting to say 'au revoir' to Belfast

Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey set sail on Monday but it has yet to leave Northern Ireland waters.

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Wednesday, 2 October 2024

Ian Hislop’s taxi 'shot at near Private Eye office'

The editor of Private Eye was reportedly in a black cab when a bullet hit and damaged his window.

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Police See No Trace of a Serial Killer in Brooklyn. But 3 Deaths Chill Nightlife.


By Remy Tumin, Michael Levenson and Graham Dickie from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VBMQ1sb

Tropical moths travel 4,500 miles in woman's bag

The moths, which were previously unknown to science, have been named Carmenta brachyclados.

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Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Love Island 2024 winners split two months after final

Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan became the first black couple to win the reality series in July.

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