Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Ukraine war: Briton killed while volunteering in Ukraine, says sister

Craig Mackintosh, from Norfolk, died last week and his sister is fundraising to bring his body home.

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England v South Africa: Hosts name unchanged squad for deciding Test at The Oval

England name an unchanged 14-man squad for the third and deciding Test against South Africa at The Oval next month.

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FA Cup: Former Liverpool academy player Dahrius Waldron on prison and rejection

Dahrius Waldron went from sharing a pitch with Steven Gerrard to prison, and will play in FA Cup qualifying this weekend.

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Switzerland's vanishing glaciers threaten Europe's water supply

Ice in the Swiss Alps provides water for rivers, crops and the cooling of nuclear power stations.

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Tory leadership: Why won't Liz Truss spell out energy bill help?

As the Tory race reaches its climax, uncertainty still surrounds the frontrunner's cost of living plans.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Doctors considering quitting health service over pay, says BMA

Burn-out among doctors is very high, says the British Medical Association in Northern Ireland.

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Documents at Mar-a-Lago Were Moved and Hidden as U.S. Sought Them, Filing Suggests


By Glenn Thrush, Charlie Savage, Alan Feuer and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nuc0x9l
via IFTTT Documents at Mar-a-Lago Were Moved and Hidden as U.S. Sought Them, Filing Suggests The filing by the Justice Department paints the clearest picture to date of its efforts to retrieve documents from the former president’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. U.S. New York Times August 30, 2022 at 07:00PM

Documents 'likely concealed' at Donald Trump's Florida home - officials

They alleged agents were "explicitly prohibited" from searching a storage box at Mr Trump's mansion.

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Celebrities at Serena Williams’s Match: Anna Wintour, Bill Clinton, Queen Latifah and More


By Jesus Jiménez from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/74iZOhl
via IFTTT Celebrities at Serena Williams’s Match: Anna Wintour, Bill Clinton, Queen Latifah and More As well as Martina Navratilova, Mike Tyson, Katie Couric, Matt Damon, Spike Lee, Lindsey Vonn and Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Sports New York Times August 28, 2022 at 07:00PM

Stephen Port serial murders: Families of victims receive Met pay-out

The families of three of Stephen Port's four victims settle their civil claims against the force.

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Tech Hacks to Make Traveling Right Now Less of a Headache


By Brian X. Chen from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/58epDfl
via IFTTT Tech Hacks to Make Traveling Right Now Less of a Headache The travel industry is recovering from the pandemic, but messily. These apps and tips can help us navigate the chaos and maximize our comfort. Technology New York Times August 16, 2022 at 07:00PM

Chris Dawson: Husband in podcast-famous case guilty of murder

Chris Dawson faced trial in Australia over the 1982 disappearance of his wife, Lynette.

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Penn Station Plan Makes a High-Stakes Bet on the Future of Office Work


By Matthew Haag, Patrick McGeehan and Andres Kudacki from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3fJRipz
via IFTTT Penn Station Plan Makes a High-Stakes Bet on the Future of Office Work Despite near record-high office vacancies, Gov. Kathy Hochul has backed a real estate project at the New York transit hub that would be one of the largest in American history. New York New York Times August 28, 2022 at 07:00PM

Kenyan cyclist Kangangi dies in crash during US race

Kenyan cyclist Suleiman Kangagi dies following a high-speed crash in a race in the United States on Saturday.

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Royal Navy HMS Prince of Wales breaks down off south coast

The HMS Prince of Wales's departure from Portsmouth had already been postponed due to a technical issue.

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Two Air France pilots suspended after cockpit fistfight

The cabin crew intervened after hearing noise from the cockpit as two pilots started fighting.

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Ukraine war: UN team leaves for Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The mission is expected to arrive in Zaporizhzhia later in the week, the IAEA director general says.

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Asia stock markets slide on US interest rate fears

US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has warned of further interest rate rises.

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Sunday, August 28, 2022

Republicans Signal Worries About Trump and the Midterms


By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/r2ifF8P
via IFTTT Republicans Signal Worries About Trump and the Midterms Few Republicans appeared on the major Sunday talk shows to defend the former president. Those who did indicated that they would rather be talking about almost anything else. U.S. New York Times August 27, 2022 at 07:00PM

Spain's olive oil producers devastated by worst ever drought

Spain's olive oil industry is in danger after being hit by chronic water shortages.

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Kayaker Nick Ray: I'll paddle off to sea and not come back for a year

Kayaker and mental health advocate Nick Ray is heading on a year-long journey into the wilderness.

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England v South Africa: Maturing England produce their best performance of summer

England have pulled off some stunning victories this summer, but the mauling of South Africa was their best so far, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt.

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Port of Felixstowe strike workers enter final day

Almost 2,000 workers enter an eighth and final day of industrial action at the Port of Felixstowe.

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California freeway split in half by monsoon floods

Aerial footage shows the destroyed section of Interstate 10 near the Arizona-California border.

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

Energy bills: Next PM will tackle eye-watering costs, says Johnson amid criticism

Boris Johnson says his successor will announce a "huge package" of help amid calls for more support.

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Two US warships sail through Taiwan Strait

It is the first US operation in the strait since China held large-scale military drills in the area.

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Uefa confirms Champions League, Europa League and Conference fixtures

Fixture lists for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League are confirmed by Uefa.

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Republicans, Once Outraged by Mar-a-Lago Search, Become Quieter as Details Emerge


By Jonathan Weisman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xjJT3Fp
via IFTTT Republicans, Once Outraged by Mar-a-Lago Search, Become Quieter as Details Emerge Some of former President Donald J. Trump’s most loyal allies were initially focused elsewhere — a potentially telling reaction with ramifications for his political future. U.S. New York Times August 25, 2022 at 07:00PM

DeSantis Suspends 4 Elected School Board Members After Report on Parkland


By Patricia Mazzei from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/JYTR0hb
via IFTTT DeSantis Suspends 4 Elected School Board Members After Report on Parkland A grand jury report found the board members had engaged in “acts of incompetence and neglect of duty,” but an ousted member called the governor’s move “political retribution.” U.S. New York Times August 25, 2022 at 07:00PM

Friday, August 26, 2022

Riders Catch a Little Too Much Air on a Detroit Slide


By Remy Tumin and Brittany Greeson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vjZrGMO
via IFTTT Riders Catch a Little Too Much Air on a Detroit Slide The Giant Slide in Belle Isle Park was briefly closed because it was sending children airborne. “The waxing was a little robust,” a state parks official said. U.S. New York Times August 25, 2022 at 07:00PM

US Open: Heather Watson and Paul Jubb defeated in final qualifying round

Britain's Heather Watson and Paul Jubb miss out on the main draw of the US Open after losing in their final qualifying matches.

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Martin Lewis 'begging, praying' for more energy bills help

Consumer expert Lewis says a lack of government support is causing a "mental health catastrophe".

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Scar House Reservoir: Sunken medieval village reappears

The settlement in North Yorkshire features on 16th Century maps and was home to 1,250 people.

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Keanu Reeves visits Northamptonshire pub for meal and meeting

The pub manager says The Matrix star is "a lovely, down to earth guy".

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DJ Eliza Rose says UK club scene should be like Berlin

Chart-topping DJ Eliza Rose speaks about the importance of small venues to get people "raving again".

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Beaver dams in east Devon create area of wetland amid drought

A number of beaver families have created the wetland in east Devon in less than a year.

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Authorities Identify Remains Found at Lake Mead


By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pY7KtuT
via IFTTT Authorities Identify Remains Found at Lake Mead Two decades ago, a man vanished in the water in front of his children. This week, their DNA samples helped to identify his remains, among several discovered recently amid a drought. U.S. New York Times August 24, 2022 at 07:00PM

Start-up denies using tech to turn call centre accents 'white'

Technology that changes workers' accents is accused of making "the world sound whiter".

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WATCH: 92-year-old reveals maths GCSE result on air

Derek Skipper, 92, joined teenagers across the country in taking a maths GCSE exam this year.

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House of the Dragon: Should graphic birth scenes have a trigger warning?

The Game of Thrones prequel has been criticised for a graphic forced caesarean section birth scene.

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Rab Wardell: The cyclist who could do anything on a bike

The Scottish mountain biking champion has been hailed as a "legend" following his death aged 37.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Why Are My Son’s New Wife and Baby Living at Her Parents’ House?


By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/eMLbvUg
via IFTTT Why Are My Son’s New Wife and Baby Living at Her Parents’ House? A mother is baffled by her son and new daughter-in-law’s living arrangements, and wonders whether she should intercede. Style New York Times August 23, 2022 at 07:00PM

Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak criticises Covid lockdown response

Former chancellor says discussion of negative side effects of government action was not allowed.

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France's Emmanuel Macron to mend Algeria ties as energy crisis bites

The French president's visit brings to an end a spat over memories of Algeria's war of independence.

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'I haven't looked back since my first ballet class'

An 11-year-old boy describes his excitement at being picked for a prestigious dance school.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Dogs Attack and Kill Mail Carrier in Florida, Officials Say


By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SBU9iA0
via IFTTT Dogs Attack and Kill Mail Carrier in Florida, Officials Say Pamela Jane Rock had been out delivering mail when her vehicle broke down in Putnam County, Fla. Then, five dogs attacked her, the authorities said. U.S. New York Times August 22, 2022 at 07:00PM

What Types of Exercise Reduce Dementia Risk?


By Rachel Fairbank from NYT Well https://ift.tt/sVpX9wj
via IFTTT What Types of Exercise Reduce Dementia Risk? Several large studies have confirmed that vigorous exercise, walking and even doing household chores can greatly benefit the brain. Well New York Times August 14, 2022 at 07:00PM

India sacks officers for accidentally firing missile into Pakistan

Pakistan had claimed that the missile violated its airspace, escalating tensions between the two countries.

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I Cheated on My Wife. Why Won’t She Get Over It?


By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/1e2VlG8
via IFTTT I Cheated on My Wife. Why Won’t She Get Over It? A reader is anguished to find that the road from confession to absolution isn’t always a direct path. Style New York Times June 22, 2022 at 07:00PM

What to do with clothes you no longer wear

New services offer convenient tailoring and repurposing of clothes in a bid to make them last longer.

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May I Cut My Daughter Out of My Life?


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via IFTTT May I Cut My Daughter Out of My Life? The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether a parent can cut off contact with a difficult child, when a parent can break a child’s confidence and more. Magazine New York Times January 7, 2019 at 06:00PM

US Open 2022: Will Novak Djokovic be able to play?

Former world number one Novak Djokovic has his "fingers crossed" he is allowed to play in the US Open despite not being vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Not so Despicable: China changes ending of Minions movie

The movie is meant to be the backstory of a villain but China's latest alteration has changed this.

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Usain Bolt moves to trademark signature victory pose

The retired sprinter still holds the 100m and 200m world records, making him the fastest man in history.

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Sizewell C: Boris Johnson backs Suffolk nuclear power plant funding

The Sizewell C plant is expected to cost £20bn and could provide the UK with 7% of its electricity.

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Cineworld confirms it is considering bankruptcy

The cinema chain, which also owns Picturehouse, has struggled with poor ticket sales.

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Woman killed as car crashes on to Tube tracks at Park Royal

A Range Rover ends up on the tracks after colliding with a Tesla at Park Royal Tube station.

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Philippine students return to school for first time since Covid

Experts say the protracted school closures have worsened the country's education crisis.

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Kashmir Hindus on edge after resurgence of targeted killings

Kashmiri Hindus who returned to the region as part of a resettlement programme want to leave again.

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Imran Khan: The cricket hero bowled out as Pakistan's PM

Imran Khan was elected on promises to fix corruption and the economy but struggled to deliver.

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Sunday, August 21, 2022

World number 152 and qualifier win Cincinnati Masters

France's Caroline Garcia and Croatian Borna Coric both create history in the finals of the Cincinnati Masters.

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Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua 2: Ukrainian calls out Tyson Fury after victory

Oleksandr Usyk calls out Tyson Fury after defending his heavyweight titles against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.

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Owami Davies: Met investigated after police spoke to missing woman

Owami Davies went missing on 4 July but had contact with police on 6 July, it has emerged.

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Port of Felixstowe strike will cost us a stack of money - haulier

Companies talk of how they expect the eight-day strike at the Port of Felixstowe to affect them.

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As Attacks Mount in Crimea, Kremlin Faces Rising Domestic Pressures


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Map may show evidence of Wales' Atlantis off Ceredigion

The legend of Wales' Atlantis has long been considered myth, but is there some truth to it?

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Saturday, August 20, 2022

Anthony Joshua: Briton breaks down in tears in post-fight media conference after defeat to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk

Anthony Joshua wiped away tears in the post-fight media conference after suffering the third defeat of his career to heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.

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Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua 2: Briton becomes emotional in post-fight press conference after loss

Anthony Joshua breaks down in his post-fight press conference after losing his world-title challenge to Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia.

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UFC 278: Leon Edwards shocks Kamaru Usman to win UFC welterweight title

Leon Edwards sensationally knocks out Kamaru Usman to win the welterweight title at UFC 278.

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Man charged after girl, 6, abducted and sexually assaulted

A 23-year-old is charged after the abduction and sexual assault of a girl, who was later found.

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Star of Caledonia Scotland-England landmark set to shrink

The Star of Caledonia project situated at Gretna will be about 80% of its original intended size.

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TikTok Browser Can Track Users’ Keystrokes, According to New Research


By Paul Mozur, Ryan Mac and Chang Che from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/c3tlwra
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Western and Southern Open: Cameron Norrie reaches semi-finals with three-set win over Carlos Alcaraz

British number one Cameron Norrie beat Spain's third seed Carlos Alcaraz to reach the semi-finals in Cincinnati.

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DJ Archie, aged seven, has hopes of playing Glastonbury

He became the world's youngest club DJ aged four and has since built a huge social media following.

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Edinburgh Festival litter pickers clean up bin strike waste

Edinburgh City Council's waste workers began a 12-day strike yesterday in a dispute over pay.

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Consumer confidence hits record low as prices soar

Shoppers concerns come in the face of "soaring cost-of-living and bleak economic prospects", says research.

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Nicky Campbell school was 'cesspit of sadism', former pupil claims

A former pupil of Edinburgh Academy also describes the private school as "hell on earth".

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Medieval Cambridge monks were riddled with worms, study finds

The monks' infection rate was twice that of the townspeople, research reveals.

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Scott Morrison: Is this the end for 'Side Hustle Scotty'?

An extraordinary week in Australia has left even constitutional experts scratching their heads.

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

England v South Africa: Stuart Broad says hosts are still in first Test at Lord's

England can still beat South Africa in the first Test but "must win" day three at Lord's, according to pace bowler Stuart Broad.

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Drought declared in south west Wales, as hosepipe ban starts

A drought is officially declared in south west Wales due to the heatwave's impact.

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Decline in cash use eases after pandemic slump

Although cards remain a far more popular way to pay, cash is a preferred option for many, a report says.

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Bristol's Shaun the Sheep to fly on mission to the moon

The famous stop-motion TV character has been assigned a seat on the Artemis 1 mission to the moon.

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Patrick Reed: American golfer suing The Golf Channel for defamation in $750m lawsuit

US golfer Patrick Reed files a $750m defamation lawsuit against American television network The Golf Channel and commentator Brandel Chamblee.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Ukraine: Preparing for the worst as situation at nuclear plant ‘approaches critical’

Ministers say they are drawing up plans in case there is a radioactive emergency at the Zaporizhzhia site.

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Children's homes close after BBC reveals failures

Three children's homes shut after a BBC investigation and two teenage ex-residents speak out.

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Elon Musk sends social media into frenzy with joke on Twitter about buying Man Utd

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, sends social media into a frenzy with a joke on Twitter that he is buying Manchester United.

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UK inflation: How much are prices rising for you?

Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Liz Cheney Is Defeated by Trump-Backed Harriet Hageman in Wyoming


By Jonathan Martin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8Zp1fMY
via IFTTT Liz Cheney Is Defeated by Trump-Backed Harriet Hageman in Wyoming Ms. Hageman’s easy victory was a blunt repudiation of Ms. Cheney and her relentless campaign to stop Donald J. Trump. Ms. Cheney vowed to not let up. U.S. New York Times August 15, 2022 at 07:00PM

'My cat saved my life when I had a heart attack'

Billy the cat woke up his owner Sam Felstead by jumping on her and meowing.

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The Forgotten Virus: Zika Families and Researchers Struggle for Support


By Stephanie Nolen and Dado Galdieri from NYT Health https://ift.tt/sBEkbwD
via IFTTT The Forgotten Virus: Zika Families and Researchers Struggle for Support Some babies born with devastating birth defects from the mosquito-borne illness are 7 now, but Covid turned the world’s attention away. Health New York Times August 15, 2022 at 07:00PM

Asda porter, 89, who loves to chat has no plan to retire

John Bumford started working at the store in Shrewsbury in 2000 after retiring.

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Ruins of 'lost church' exposed at Ladybower Reservoir

The church was submerged by the creation of Ladybower Reservoir in the 1940s.

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UK wages fall at record rate as prices soar

Regular pay between April and June fell 3% on the year when taking into account inflation.

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Body found in world's highest battlefield 38 years on

Chandrashekhar Harbola went missing in the Siachen glacier - the world's highest battlefield.

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Norway bridge collapse: Drivers of two vehicles rescued

The drivers of two vehicles have been rescued after a bridge collapsed in the south of Norway.

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Why the ‘Big One’ Could Be Something Other Than an Earthquake


By Raymond Zhong from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6u8avCF
via IFTTT Why the ‘Big One’ Could Be Something Other Than an Earthquake A new report finds that climate change has increased the risk of a monthlong superstorm. U.S. New York Times August 14, 2022 at 07:00PM

UK weather: Warnings over flooding as torrential rain forecast

A yellow weather warning is in place for all of England and Wales on Tuesday ahead of torrential rain.

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Dame Deborah James: Cancer campaigner lived a full life 'with no regrets'

The mother of the late cancer campaigner says the hardest part was 'knowing I couldn't do anything'.

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Blackmore Bond collapse: FCA failed to act before people lost life savings

BBC Panorama reveals evidence suggesting the FCA could have acted earlier before a fund collapsed.

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Crown Paints: Hannah & Dave ad prompts dozens of complaints

The advertising watchdog may investigate an ad which comic Jenny Eclair called "massive offensive".

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Beverly Hills, 90210 star Denise Dowse dies aged 64

Dowse, who played Vice Principal Yvonne Teasley, had been in a coma brought on by meningitis.

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Edinburgh Fringe: Sadowitz hits back at venue over 'racism' claims

The comedian says his act has been "cheapened" after The Pleasance axed his Edinburgh Fringe show.

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The patients locked in secure hospitals for decades

Fifteen Scots with learning disabilities and autism have been living in hospitals for 20 years.

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Sunday, August 14, 2022

Changing kidney blood type may boost transplants

Many BAME patients waiting for a donor kidney are blood type B so development could be 'game-changer'

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Egypt church fire: 'We saved who we could', says survivor

Dozens of people have died, including children, after a fire at a Coptic church in Giza.

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Russia vows to expand relations with North Korea

President Vladimir Putin made the comments in a letter sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

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Green spaces across England parched in weekend heatwave

Areas that would usually be green and lush are looking wilted and dry as temperatures remain high.

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'India's Warren Buffett', worth $5.8bn, dies aged 62

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, also known as "the big bull" of Indian markets, has died at the age of 62.

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Silence of the Lambs caterpillars turn up in Bridgend garden

The insects grow into death's-head hawkmoths, known for their distinctive skull pattern.

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Brecon walkers pick up 80 dog poos in 90 minutes in town

Business owners Lucy Mills and Elen Kelly pick up about one poo a minute on their "poo patrol".

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

Ukraine war: Zelensky warns Russian soldiers at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

President Zelensky says soldiers who shoot at the Zaporizhzhia plant will become "a special target".

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Afghanistan: Taliban fire shots to stop Afghan women's Kabul protest

Dozens of female protesters in Afghanistan have been on a rare march for their rights in Kabul.

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Independence Day: The Partition baggage young Indians and Pakistanis carry

Seventy five years later, young people on both sides of the border talk about how their history impacts them.

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Nature reserve fire caused by barbecue, firefighters say

The fire at a Dorset beauty spot tore through heathland and forced the evacuation of a nearby beach.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Helen Skelton completes star line-up

The TV and radio host is revealed as the 15th and final contestant for this year's dance contest.

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Ramsgate: Man charged over family hit-and-run deaths

A father and daughter died and others were hurt when a car struck a family walking on a Kent street.

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Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie

The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation.

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Looking after the rocky island loved by Star Wars fans

For 34 years, Pat O'Shea has been caretaker of an ancient monastic island beloved by Star Wars fans.

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Rare gull sighting leaves twitchers aflutter

Birdwatchers at a reservoir say it is the first time the bird has been spotted in the UK.

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Friday, August 12, 2022

Welsh Secretary Robert Buckland switches his support from Sunak to Truss

Robert Buckland tells a national newspaper Liz Truss is "the right person to take the country forward”.

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Cardiff drag queen's story event greeted by rival protests

The children's story-telling tour ends in Cardiff with police outside the city's main library.

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Last resident in doomed Wishaw flats refuses to leave

The 66-year-old says the council will need to double its offer to get him to vacate his property.

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Misinfo fills vacuum as Kenyans await election result

Some online users in Kenya have been sharing misleading claims about the results and the voting process.

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Anne Heche: US actress not expected to survive, says family

Her family says she suffered a severe brain injury when her car crashed into a house.

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 August 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Argentina rate hiked to 69.5% as inflation hits 20-year high

The move comes as figures showed inflation in South America's second largest economy hit a 20-year high.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Swimming pools: Concern as closures across the UK revealed

One in six local authorities in the UK have lost at least one pool since 2019, BBC News finds.

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Ukrainian skating sisters back to 'doing what they love'

Sisters Tetiana and Anna competed at national level, before fleeing Kyiv for Swindon in May.

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My Wife Is Done With Sex. Can I Turn Elsewhere?


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via IFTTT My Wife Is Done With Sex. Can I Turn Elsewhere? The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on seeking sexual satisfaction outside a marriage and privacy on social media. Magazine New York Times November 14, 2017 at 06:00PM

Why have so many children's homes opened in Blackpool?

Councils across the country are sending vulnerable young people to children's homes in Blackpool. The approach is raising concerns.

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Brazil woman and psychic con mum out of $140m in art and cash - police

An elderly woman's daughter is accused of stealing her artwork by using a psychic to pretend it was cursed.

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The Hundred: Dawid Malan hits second-highest score in the competition as Rockets' dominance continues

Dawid Malan hits 88 not out as Trent Rockets beat Northern Superchargers - a reminder of Malan's class and the Rockets strength in The Hundred.

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Serena Williams: 'Almost the end of an era' with American icon set to retire

As Serena Williams suggests she is set to retire, BBC Sport looks at the biggest moments from her iconic career.

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South Asian Heritage Month: In discussion with Hamzah Sheeraz, Masood Abdulah, Umar Khan and Muhammad Ali

As part of South Asian Heritage Month, Lord Aleem speaks with boxers Hamzah Sheeraz, Masood Abdulah, Umar Khan and Muhammad Ali.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Commonwealth Games: Paris 2024 Olympics 'to learn from Birmingham' on sustainability

Olympics organisers say they will learn from Birmingham's approach to hosting the Commonwealth Games as they attempt to reduce the 2024 event's environmental impact.

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Why China’s People No Longer Look Up to America


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via IFTTT Why China’s People No Longer Look Up to America The U.S. should stop branding China as a threat and look in the mirror. Opinion New York Times August 8, 2022 at 07:00PM

Where does Scotland stand with the attainment gap?

The BBC looks at how exams, the pandemic and government policy has affected the attainment gap.

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What is the energy price cap and how high will bills go?

A typical household bill is now predicted to reach £4,000 in January.

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Cost of living: The people using OnlyFans as a second job to help with bills

A campaign group says more young people are joining the site because of the rising cost of living.

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John Lewis boss: Over 50s quitting the workforce fuels inflation

Boss Dame Sharon White says the government must think about how to get older people back into work.

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Monday, August 8, 2022

If Trump broke a law on the removal of official records, would he be barred from future office?


By Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0t4vVrb
via IFTTT If Trump broke a law on the removal of official records, would he be barred from future office? An obscure criminal law bars the removal of official records, on penalty of disqualification from holding any federal office. But it may not play out that way. U.S. New York Times August 7, 2022 at 07:00PM

Seoul floods: At least eight dead amid heaviest rain in decades

Several parts of the city saw the highest rate of rainfall in 80 years, say weather officials.

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Commonwealth Games: Birmingham breathes life into Games

The medal table had a familiar look, but Birmingham's energy and enthusiasm changed old preconceptions and brought fresh hope to the Commonwealth Games.

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Frenkie de Jong: Barcelona midfielder 'wants to stay' says club president Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Frenkie de Jong "wants to stay" at the club amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.

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Commonwealth Games: Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith take badminton mixed doubles silver

England pair Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith miss out on a Commonwealth Games gold medal as they are beaten in the mixed doubles badminton final.

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Sunday, August 7, 2022

Scottish exam results: When are they out and how will I get them?

Students are waiting to find out their National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exam results.

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Gordon Brown demands emergency budget before 'financial timebomb'

Former Labour PM says an emergency budget is needed now because of the cost of living crisis.

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Free school meals: Councils in England cut back on holiday food-voucher help

Vouchers are being cut in value or scrapped altogether across England, BBC News research reveals.

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Horniman Museum to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria

The chair of the Horniman Museum said it was "moral" to return items taken by "force" years ago.

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Archie Battersbee: No parent must go through this again - family

The 12-year-old's family say they were "stripped of all our rights" in a legal battle with doctors.

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Mexican mining rescue: Ten miners trapped underground

The 10 workers are stuck underground in Coahuila after a tunnel wall collapsed in a mine shaft.

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Flash flooding swamps California's Death Valley

Nearly 1,000 staff and visitors were unable to leave as all roads in and out were closed.

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Owami Davies: University deeply concerned over missing student nurse

Owami Davies was captured on CCTV footage with a man in south London on the night she vanished.

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Ukraine war: Four more grain ships leave Ukraine as hopes grow for export stability

Four vessels leave Ukrainian ports via a safe maritime corridor set up under a deal with Russia.

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Croatia bus crash: Twelve Polish pilgrims killed and 31 injured

All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives, officials say.

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Brighton Pride 2022: Festival celebrates 30th anniversary

Global superstar Christina Aguilera will headline a concert in the city on Saturday evening.

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Bridgend avant garde hairdresser nominated for UK award

Shelley Lane says she was told she would not be a success if she opened a salon in her village.

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Friday, August 5, 2022

Albert Woodfox, Survivor of 42 Years in Solitary Confinement, Dies at 75


By Alex Traub from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/DlJAp3x
via IFTTT Albert Woodfox, Survivor of 42 Years in Solitary Confinement, Dies at 75 His term in solitary was perhaps the longest in American history. He described how he kept his sanity, and dignity, in an acclaimed memoir. U.S. New York Times August 4, 2022 at 07:00PM

Indiana Governor Signs First Post-Roe Abortion Ban, With Limited Exceptions


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Israel-Gaza: Palestinian civilians and militants killed amid flare-up

At least 10 people, including a top militant, were killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza on Friday.

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A Large Object Landed on His Sheep Farm. It Came From Space.


By Mike Ives and Jenny Gross from NYT World https://ift.tt/6MVZSNb
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Thailand nightclub fire kills at least 13 and injures dozens

Video footage showed people fleeing the club screaming, some with their clothes alight.

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Sinema Agrees to Climate and Tax Deal, Clearing the Way for Votes


By Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Ca8YZOg
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UK hiring slowing down as recession looms

The recruitment blitz that followed the pandemic is cooling, according to a jobs report.

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

The Default Tech Settings You Should Turn Off Right Away


By Brian X. Chen from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Ca5cxf
via IFTTT The Default Tech Settings You Should Turn Off Right Away These controls, which are buried inside products from Apple, Google, Meta and others, make us share more data than we need to. Technology New York Times July 26, 2022 at 07:00PM

Growth in NHS recruits from abroad prompts concern about over-reliance

BBC research shows one-in-three new doctors in England last year came from outside the UK and EU.

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Fence will protect walkers from bull on cow attack path in Pentland Hills

Fencing will be installed on a path in the Pentland Hills after safety fears were raised over a bull.

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Iceland volcano was so beautiful, I had a little cry

A volcano erupts near Iceland's capital Reykjavik spewing lava and smoke.

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Shell staff get profits bonus as energy bills soar

The oil giant is to give its staff a bonus as households are being hit by soaring energy bills.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Heatwave causes chocolate worth £1,000 to melt in shop

Locals raise funds for a Scunthorpe corner shop after its entire stock of chocolate melts.

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Results from primaries in Arizona, Michigan, Kansas, Missouri and Washington.


By Maggie Astor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WXrkp9j
via IFTTT Results from primaries in Arizona, Michigan, Kansas, Missouri and Washington. Kansans defeated a constitutional amendment that would have enabled abortion restrictions, Missouri Republicans breathed a sigh of relief over their Senate nominee, and more results. U.S. New York Times August 2, 2022 at 07:00PM

Commonwealth Games: Cycling crash was nearly 'complete catastrophe', say family involved

A family involved in the horror cycling crash during the Commonwealth Games say they came "close to a complete catastrophe".

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Gender and dance music: D-LISH talks about female DJ experiences

DJ D-LISH talks about the prejudice she's experienced as a female DJ in a male-dominated field.

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Michelle O'Neill says she was prayed for when pregnant at school

Sinn Féin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill became pregnant when she was a 16-year-old GCSE student.

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Hosepipe ban announced for Kent and Sussex

South East Water is restricting usage from 12 August, affecting at least one million people.

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Bristol bus boycott organiser Roy Hackett dies aged 93

Mr Hackett, awarded an MBE in 2020, was one of the organisers of the Bristol Bus Boycott.

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Archie Battersbee: Parents to take case to European Court of Human Rights

The 12-year-old's life support is due to be withdrawn on Wednesday morning.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Murder parole dates given to newspaper before family

The Ministry of Justice says it is "deeply sorry" to the family of murder victim Carole Packman.

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Newbury council plans for 'hedgehog highways' rejected

Council rejects proposal for holes in fences to allow the creatures to move freely.

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The Hundred: Jonny Bairstow, Tymal Mills and Moeen Ali share their hot takes

Jonny Bairstow, Kate Cross and Moeen Ali share their hot takes before The Hundred.

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Ayman al-Zawahiri: Who was al-Qaeda leader killed by US?

A former eye surgeon from Egypt, he took over the terror network after the killing of Osama Bin Laden in 2011.

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Monday, August 1, 2022

California wildfire: Two dead as firefighters battle McKinney blaze

The pair were found dead in a car, apparently trying to escape the blaze, officials say.

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U.S. Drone Strike Kills Ayman al-Zawahri, Top Qaeda Leader


By Peter Baker, Helene Cooper, Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Sl5UXeE
via IFTTT U.S. Drone Strike Kills Ayman al-Zawahri, Top Qaeda Leader The strike, carried out over the weekend, was the first attack since American forces left Afghanistan last year. U.S. New York Times July 31, 2022 at 07:00PM

National Eisteddfod: Lion King song name fires language drive

As well as houses, moves are now being made to protect areas of land that have a Welsh name.

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Record 17.4m peak TV audience see Euro 2022 final

England's Euro 2022 final win over Germany was watched by a peak television audience of 17.4 million, making it the most-watched programme in the UK so far in 2022.

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Lionesses: Meet the England players who secured Euro 2022 glory

Learn more about the England players who featured at Euro 2022.

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Ukraine war: First grain ship leaves under Russia deal

A ship carrying grain leaves Odesa under a deal aimed at easing a global food crisis.

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Word of the Day: atavistic

By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/qT36R2w via IFTTT Word of the Day: atavistic This word has appeared ...