Monday, 31 October 2022

Morbi bridge collapse: India police arrest nine after disaster

At least 141 people died after a packed bridge over a river in Gujarat state gave way.

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How the term ‘affirmative action’ came to be.


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AP source: Paul Pelosi attacker to be charged federally



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Suella Braverman challenges critics to oust her in asylum row

The home secretary faces Labour claims she is unfit for office as she defends asylum policies.

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Trump and his company still face other investigations.


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Sunday, 30 October 2022

Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey.

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Deadly bridge collapse in India leaves over 60 dead



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Manchester United 1-0 West Ham: Marcus Rashford's landmark goal seals victory

Marcus Rashford scores his 100th goal for Manchester United as the Red Devils beat West Ham to move above Chelsea into fifth in the Premier League.

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For the father of one U.S. victim, an ‘unbearable’ loss.


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Saturday, 29 October 2022

How Diversity Undermined Affirmative Action


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Angry drivers remove Just Stop Oil protesters from London roads

Scotland Yard say they arrested 33 people during the protests in central London.

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Halloween Crowd Surge Leaves Dozens Dead in Seoul


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Friday, 28 October 2022

Attacked owl rescued by fishing crew 100 miles out to sea

The long-eared owl was rescued after being attacked by gulls off the north coast of Scotland.

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Saudis Find More Sympathetic American Ears at Business Forum


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Thursday, 27 October 2022

Italy stabbing: One dead and Arsenal player among several injured

Among those injured in the attack near Milan was Pablo Mari, a footballer on loan from Arsenal.

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'Live fire used again' as Iran protests swell

Fresh anti-government protests erupt, following a night of demonstrations in all major cities.

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How Colonial Artisans Dazzled the New World


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Wednesday, 26 October 2022

‘Hound Dog’ Review: A Soul-Searching Journey Strays Off Course


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Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks

Pope Francis was answering a question about how best to navigate the digital world.

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Augusta National and U.S.G.A. Drawn Into Justice Department Antitrust Inquiry


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The French and German leaders meet amid tensions over Europe's defense and energy policies.


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Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Ex-UK pilots in China did not share classified information - flying school

A flying school linked to the recruitment of British pilots says the UK was "fully aware" of its work.

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Monday, 24 October 2022

‘Chushingura — 47 Ronin’ Review: A Sprawling Tale of Loyalty


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Russia's defense chief warns of 'dirty bomb' provocation



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St Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting

Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning.

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New UK prime minister: What comes next for Rishi Sunak?

What awaits Rishi Sunak when he walks through the doors of Downing Street?

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Sunday, 23 October 2022

Trump’s Business, Under Threat, Faces a Tough Test in Court


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Tributes paid to boy, 12, killed in Clacton garage wall collapse

Scott-Swaley Daniel Stevens, 12, was "well-loved" and "will be missed by so many", his family says.

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More Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of intentionally slowing grain shipments.


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Martyna Majok on Hoping for Magic, and Wishing for Ghosts


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Hurricane Roslyn to Hit Mexico as a Major Storm


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Birmingham murder inquiry after man stabbed to death in street

Paramedics "battled to save" the 29-year-old but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

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The Three Blunders of Joe Biden


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City where George Floyd was killed struggles to recruit cops



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Josephine Melville: Ex-EastEnders actress dies backstage after play

Josephine Melville fell ill after performing in a production at Nottingham Playhouse.

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How to Be Medea? Summon Your Anger and Despair, and Hit the Gym.


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In Malta, a Knock on a Door Brings a Lead


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Have You Never Had Covid?


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Thursday, 20 October 2022

Nick Eardley: The rise and fall of Liz Truss

The outgoing PM won power promising radical change, but it ended in disaster, after just 45 days.

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'Dear oh dear': Six moments from six chaotic weeks

The UK prime minister's short time in office had some dramatic twists and turns.

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Wednesday, 19 October 2022

If the Federal Reserve Were a Car Dealership …


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Arrest shows confusion over Florida's voting law



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Mark Drakeford: A brief history of political rants

When Mark Drakeford exploded at the Tories, it was not the first time a politician had seen red.

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Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Turner Prize 2022: Boy bands, apocalyptic landscapes and pub signs go on show

The nominees for the annual art award deal with "the big issues of our time" in very different ways.

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Liz Truss’s New Economic Agenda Looks a Lot Like the Opposition’s


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N.Y. Attorney General Seeks to Criminalize the Spread of Violent Videos


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Monday, 17 October 2022

WH says Trump’s comments about Jewish Americans were antisemitic



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Unseparate and Unequal


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Another whirlwind day for politics... in 60 seconds

As more radical policy ideas were blitzed by the new chancellor, PM Liz Truss kept a low profile.

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Kevin Spacey Begins Testimony in Civil Trial Brought by Anthony Rapp


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Sunday, 16 October 2022

Russian troops have started to arrive in Belarus.


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