People around the world gather to celebrate the new year, with fireworks shows in major cities.
https://ift.tt/uXVi1ra from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tB9yDdn
via IFTTT
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Taiwan and China will 'surely be reunified' says Xi in New Year's Eve address
The Chinese leader's New Year's Eve message comes just weeks ahead of Taiwan's crucial general election.
https://ift.tt/uXVi1ra from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XJZywQf
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/uXVi1ra from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XJZywQf
via IFTTT
An Israeli hostage describes her time in captivity in harrowing detail.

By Nadav Gavrielov from NYT World https://ift.tt/WFHUgjC
via IFTTT An Israeli hostage describes her time in captivity in harrowing detail. An account of being held for 55 days in Gaza has touched a particular nerve in Israel. World New York Times December 29, 2023 at 06:00PM
New Year Honours 2024: Michael Eavis and Jilly Cooper lead list
The Glastonbury Festival founder is among hundreds of people featured on this year's honours list.
https://ift.tt/6yHv4go from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1OHedhq
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/6yHv4go from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1OHedhq
via IFTTT
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Prosecutors Ask Appeals Court to Reject Trump’s Immunity Claims in Election Case

By Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0zuAjSg
via IFTTT Prosecutors Ask Appeals Court to Reject Trump’s Immunity Claims in Election Case The filing by the special counsel, Jack Smith, was the latest move in an ongoing battle over whether former presidents can be criminally liable for things they did while in office. U.S. New York Times December 29, 2023 at 06:00PM
Considering Dry January? Set Yourself Up for Success.

By Catherine Pearson from NYT Well https://ift.tt/NRg53oy
via IFTTT Considering Dry January? Set Yourself Up for Success. The sobriety challenge can offer a mental and physical reset, and the chance to adopt healthier habits. Well New York Times December 25, 2023 at 06:00PM
Friday, December 29, 2023
Here’s What 13 Biden and Trump Voters Agreed On About 2023

By Patrick Healy and Frank Luntz from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3gk9bat
via IFTTT Here’s What 13 Biden and Trump Voters Agreed On About 2023 For starters, we heard something unexpected from both Democrats and Republicans about the economy. Opinion New York Times December 28, 2023 at 06:00PM
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Blair resisted Soham murders public inquiry, papers reveal
Newly-released files show how the-then PM wanted a "short and quick" inquiry into the 2002 child murders.
https://ift.tt/7CGL8Hx from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D6VRe90
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/7CGL8Hx from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D6VRe90
via IFTTT
Giant Waves Close Out California’s Remarkable Year of Weather Phenomena

By Heather Knight and Sergio Olmos from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Hwluo9k
via IFTTT Giant Waves Close Out California’s Remarkable Year of Weather Phenomena Along the coast, residents on Thursday saw waves that topped 30 feet and flooded beachfront neighborhoods in some areas. U.S. New York Times December 27, 2023 at 06:00PM
Prisons must focus on rehabilitation to cut reoffending, says chief inspector
Charlie Taylor says a "fundamental reorientation" of prisons is the only way to reduce reoffending.
https://ift.tt/7CGL8Hx from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UhXLbvr
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/7CGL8Hx from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UhXLbvr
via IFTTT
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
In Bid to Slow Migrant Surge, Adams Restricts Bus Arrivals Into New York

By Jeffery C. Mays and Dana Rubinstein from NYT New York https://ift.tt/QEBX3x0
via IFTTT In Bid to Slow Migrant Surge, Adams Restricts Bus Arrivals Into New York In an executive order, Mayor Eric Adams required bus companies to provide advance notice of trips or face criminal charges. New York New York Times December 26, 2023 at 06:00PM
UK vinyl sales at highest level since 1990
Sales of vinyl LPs rose for a 16th consecutive year in 2023, hitting 5.9 million units.
https://ift.tt/U4MYlw0 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sbz5Y1r
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/U4MYlw0 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sbz5Y1r
via IFTTT
Volunteers build Isle of Man's first community rowing boat
A team of volunteers spend 11 months building a Skiff in Laxey for a new community rowing scheme.
https://ift.tt/RfHU3oG from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/udpsxqI
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/RfHU3oG from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/udpsxqI
via IFTTT
Elite Chess Players Keep Accusing Each Other of Cheating

By Dylan Loeb McClain from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/8oflst5
via IFTTT Elite Chess Players Keep Accusing Each Other of Cheating Seeds of doubt have grown into a disturbance among some in the game’s top ranks. Gameplay New York Times December 24, 2023 at 06:00PM
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026, transport secretary says
Mark Harper believes the technology, he has personally seen, will be "gradually" rolled out
https://ift.tt/RfHU3oG from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OpCr0eI
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/RfHU3oG from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OpCr0eI
via IFTTT
Monday, December 25, 2023
Help! It’s Almost 2024 and Travelers Keep Making the Same Mistakes.

By Seth Kugel from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/MseyUNu
via IFTTT Help! It’s Almost 2024 and Travelers Keep Making the Same Mistakes. Our columnist begs you to avoid middlemen, get promises in writing and stop expecting perfection in an imperfect world. Travel New York Times December 20, 2023 at 06:00PM
Husband went into 'dad mode' after his wife's killing in Australia
Lee Lovell says he still struggles to grieve a year after his wife Emma was stabbed in Australia.
https://ift.tt/BajF0tT from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SblghtX
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/BajF0tT from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SblghtX
via IFTTT
Christmas cards: Welsh Bethlehem tries to save tradition
A Welsh village still welcomes visitors who want Christmas cards stamped "from Bethlehem".
https://ift.tt/HkiZIht from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iMUGTsD
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/HkiZIht from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iMUGTsD
via IFTTT
Archbishop of Canterbury to highlight suffering in Israel-Gaza war in Christmas Day sermon
The Most Rev Justin Welby is expected to say "so many parts of the world seem beset with violence".
https://ift.tt/HkiZIht from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Im1zeOx
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/HkiZIht from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Im1zeOx
via IFTTT
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Christmas as a 12-year-old carer looking after Mum
Ash took on extra responsibilities at the age of five after his mother had a stroke.
https://ift.tt/HkiZIht from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o6xbyIk
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/HkiZIht from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o6xbyIk
via IFTTT
Nigeria’s viral ballet boy: From Lagos to elite dance school
A clip of Anthony Madu pirouetting in the Lagos rain has given him and others wider ambitions.
https://ift.tt/HkiZIht from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TI70wUR
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/HkiZIht from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TI70wUR
via IFTTT
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Israel vows to continue 'difficult' military operation in Gaza
An Israeli army spokesman says fierce battles are raging at Hamas's new strongholds in the Gaza Strip.
https://ift.tt/5uKY7L2 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pgrSiz3
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/5uKY7L2 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pgrSiz3
via IFTTT
Universal Studios writes to Bedfordshire residents about theme park plan
The movie giant says it could be "many months" before it decides whether to go ahead with the idea.
https://ift.tt/5uKY7L2 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DYqN0L5
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/5uKY7L2 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DYqN0L5
via IFTTT
Friday, December 22, 2023
It’s Time for the U.S. to Give Israel Some Tough Love

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/iYdnDJN
via IFTTT It’s Time for the U.S. to Give Israel Some Tough Love The Biden administration needs to do more than give gentle nudges on the war. Opinion New York Times December 21, 2023 at 06:00PM
Cost of some festive chocolate boxes soars - Which?
The rising prices are blamed mainly on the soaring global cocoa costs, which almost doubled in a year.
https://ift.tt/Ku8aOQ3 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xu5dLUN
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/Ku8aOQ3 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xu5dLUN
via IFTTT
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Jimmy Fallon Cheers Colorado for ‘Illegalizing’ Trump

By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/aIuUqTV
via IFTTT Jimmy Fallon Cheers Colorado for ‘Illegalizing’ Trump Fallon joked that before the court ruling on Tuesday, “Trump thought ‘the insurrection clause’ was one of those Tim Allen movies on Disney+.” Arts New York Times December 20, 2023 at 06:00PM
With a Deadline Looming, the United Methodist Church Breaks Up

By Ruth Graham from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NcLPFxZ
via IFTTT With a Deadline Looming, the United Methodist Church Breaks Up A quarter of the denomination’s churches have left, as the faith divides over L.G.B.T.Q. policies. U.S. New York Times December 17, 2023 at 06:00PM
Israel-Gaza war: US backs UN Security Council vote on Gaza aid boost
The vote is delayed until Friday as Security Council members wrangle over the wording.
https://ift.tt/57pUKqv from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O2PcBWQ
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/57pUKqv from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O2PcBWQ
via IFTTT
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Harvard Finds More Instances of ‘Duplicative Language’ in President’s Work

By Jennifer Schuessler from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/tWE4UiD
via IFTTT Harvard Finds More Instances of ‘Duplicative Language’ in President’s Work Claudine Gay has faced growing criticism not only of her response to antisemitism on campus but also of her scholarship. U.S. New York Times December 19, 2023 at 06:00PM
Ukraine war: Hopes of rebuilding rely on fighting corruption
Ukraine has high corruption levels but is keen to show it is using reconstruction aid properly.
https://ift.tt/cZsMeiV from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/re61VTJ
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/cZsMeiV from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/re61VTJ
via IFTTT
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Making History on a Tuesday Morning, With the Church’s Blessing

By Amy Harmon, Ruth Graham and Sarah Maslin Nir from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ReIXgaf
via IFTTT Making History on a Tuesday Morning, With the Church’s Blessing A day after the pope’s announcement that Catholic priests may bless same-sex couples, one New York couple receives theirs. U.S. New York Times December 18, 2023 at 06:00PM
Paul Whelan tells the BBC he feels abandoned by US
US citizen Paul Whelan has been held for five years by Russia, and feels abandoned by his country.
https://ift.tt/JsEZNzV from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mWbIYBg
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/JsEZNzV from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mWbIYBg
via IFTTT
It’s My Party and I’ll Read If I Want To

By Molly Young from NYT Books https://ift.tt/9Yg7OIu
via IFTTT It’s My Party and I’ll Read If I Want To Reading Rhythms bills itself as a series of “reading parties,” where guests read silently for an hour and chat with strangers about the books they brought. (Just don’t call it a book club.) Books New York Times December 18, 2023 at 06:00PM
Gansu earthquake: Authorities nearing end of rescues as more than 130 killed
Chinese authorities say rescue operations are wrapping up in order to focus on helping survivors.
https://ift.tt/JsEZNzV from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RubvoUN
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/JsEZNzV from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RubvoUN
via IFTTT
Stormont talks: What issues are affecting people in Northern Ireland?
As hopes of a pre-Christmas Stormont deal fade, four people explain how the limbo affects them.
https://ift.tt/VpH3muR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gl0iQFA
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/VpH3muR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gl0iQFA
via IFTTT
Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks
Analysts warn delays on the key trading route risk pushing up energy prices following missile strikes.
https://ift.tt/VpH3muR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0oiNUXZ
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/VpH3muR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0oiNUXZ
via IFTTT
Monday, December 18, 2023
The Kenyan women being helped by Alnwick stoma swimmer
Gill Castle, from Northumberland, is using her experience of having a stoma to help women in Kenya.
https://ift.tt/VpH3muR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K4Az6i3
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/VpH3muR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/K4Az6i3
via IFTTT
Ben Wallace warns Israel over 'killing rage' in Gaza
The former UK defence secretary says Israel risks undermining its legal basis for actions in Gaza.
https://ift.tt/jZyn4Gq from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fdJzrC5
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/jZyn4Gq from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fdJzrC5
via IFTTT
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Stormont parties to discuss financial deal for power-sharing return
All eyes are on Hillsborough Castle as leaders meet over a financial deal to restore Stormont.
https://ift.tt/jZyn4Gq from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fQjBqnl
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/jZyn4Gq from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fQjBqnl
via IFTTT
Overseas staff 'exploited and trapped' at UK care home
Care home staff say they feel exploited and trapped by the firm that brought them to the UK to work.
https://ift.tt/jZyn4Gq from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UgmG4kH
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/jZyn4Gq from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UgmG4kH
via IFTTT
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Biden’s Border Negotiations Mark Seismic Shift on Immigration Politics

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/gO69nyq
via IFTTT Biden’s Border Negotiations Mark Seismic Shift on Immigration Politics The discussions over the southern border show how drastically the politics of immigration have shifted to the right in the United States. U.S. New York Times December 15, 2023 at 06:00PM
How a Dutch tragedy made people take loneliness seriously
After a Dutch woman's body was found 10 years after she died, politicians pushed to tackle loneliness.
https://ift.tt/uC4dVK5 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ofK0ZG6
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/uC4dVK5 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ofK0ZG6
via IFTTT
Friday, December 15, 2023
Hungary's Viktor Orban: Is one man blackmailing the EU?
The nationalist Hungarian PM was the only leader blocking EU support for Ukraine at a Brussels summit.
https://ift.tt/6UcsFJR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/47bK1sT
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/6UcsFJR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/47bK1sT
via IFTTT
Comedian's bid to bust myths about being bisexual
Morgan Rees says bisexual people are often seen as greedy, promiscuous and untrustworthy.
https://ift.tt/6UcsFJR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D4sFQkJ
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/6UcsFJR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D4sFQkJ
via IFTTT
Psychedelics Are a Promising Therapy, but They Can Be Dangerous for Some

By Dana G. Smith from NYT Well https://ift.tt/qBEH4GD
via IFTTT Psychedelics Are a Promising Therapy, but They Can Be Dangerous for Some While drugs like ketamine and psilocybin are largely considered safe, here’s what to know about who should be cautious. Well New York Times February 9, 2023 at 06:00PM
Petrol prices fall to lowest level in two years
The RAC motoring group says its data shows the average price of a litre of unleaded is £1.43.
https://ift.tt/6UcsFJR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0HjClet
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/6UcsFJR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0HjClet
via IFTTT
Afghanistan: Taliban sends abused women to prison - UN
The Taliban says it's done for their "protection", but the UN says it is harmful to the survivors.
https://ift.tt/TkwDXMH from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9okRqV4
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/TkwDXMH from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9okRqV4
via IFTTT
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Brixton crush one year on: Asake has not done enough say bereaved families
At the one-year anniversary of the tragic crush, the victim's families say they still have few answers.
https://ift.tt/TkwDXMH from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X3MoR0D
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/TkwDXMH from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/X3MoR0D
via IFTTT
How Israel jails hundreds of Palestinians without charge
Human rights groups say Israel is abusing a security law inherited from the British to strip due process.
https://ift.tt/TkwDXMH from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jI3eaXV
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/TkwDXMH from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jI3eaXV
via IFTTT
Ralph Fiennes teaches Shakespeare in Liverpool school
Pupils in Liverpool were "starstruck" by the Harry Potter star but say it was an "outstanding" lesson.
https://ift.tt/JHVO1ya from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DSmwZh3
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/JHVO1ya from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DSmwZh3
via IFTTT
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged and Signals Three Cuts Next Year

By Jeanna Smialek from NYT Business https://ift.tt/0kWCQx1
via IFTTT Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged and Signals Three Cuts Next Year Federal Reserve policymakers left rates unchanged and projected three quarter-point rate cuts in 2024 as their inflation outlook improved. Business New York Times December 12, 2023 at 06:00PM
Japan: Four cabinet ministers quit over fundraising scandal
It is yet another blow for Fumio Kishida's government, whose approval ratings have plunged to a record low.
https://ift.tt/JHVO1ya from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XtPfepn
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/JHVO1ya from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XtPfepn
via IFTTT
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
What’s on the Menu When Your Cat Goes Out? Probably More Than You Think.

By Catrin Einhorn from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/joS3d7U
via IFTTT What’s on the Menu When Your Cat Goes Out? Probably More Than You Think. Free-ranging cats hunt or scavenge more than 2,000 species, some of them imperiled, according to a new study. Climate New York Times December 11, 2023 at 06:00PM
Andre Braugher, Actor on ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ Dies at 61

By Mike Ives from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/YxSbGpf
via IFTTT Andre Braugher, Actor on ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ Dies at 61 Mr. Braugher was best known for playing stoic police officers in the two acclaimed television series. He died on Monday after a brief illness, his publicist said. Arts New York Times December 11, 2023 at 06:00PM
Argentina begins 'shock therapy' and devalues peso by 50%
The South American nation's new government is trying to tackle its worst crisis in decades.
https://ift.tt/qX2HMxf from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fpS1h0
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/qX2HMxf from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3fpS1h0
via IFTTT
Usman Khawaja: Cricket Australia warns batter against making Gaza message
The Australian batter had planned to wear shoes bearing the words "all lives are equal" during a Test.
https://ift.tt/qX2HMxf from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gmxv9f3
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/qX2HMxf from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gmxv9f3
via IFTTT
Monday, December 11, 2023
Behind CNN Turmoil, a Series of Shattered Friendships

By James B. Stewart and Benjamin Mullin from NYT Business https://ift.tt/93MLH2T
via IFTTT Behind CNN Turmoil, a Series of Shattered Friendships David Zaslav, the chief executive of Warner Bros. Discovery, was friends with some of the network’s biggest names. That didn’t matter when their jobs were on the line. Business New York Times November 14, 2023 at 06:00PM
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as opium producer
A Taliban ban led to a 95% drop in Afghan poppy cultivation, a UN report finds.
https://ift.tt/HLPfhEw from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DkCLbZX
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/HLPfhEw from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DkCLbZX
via IFTTT
'Cancer found in pregnancy has robbed me of seeing my baby grow'
There are concerns signs of cancer in pregnant women are being dismissed as pregnancy symptoms.
https://ift.tt/7rEAIHD from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LUD8t7W
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/7rEAIHD from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LUD8t7W
via IFTTT
Sunday, December 10, 2023
A World Map With No National Borders and 1,642 Animals

By Natasha Frost from NYT World https://ift.tt/3NW67aj
via IFTTT A World Map With No National Borders and 1,642 Animals Anton Thomas, a New Zealander in Melbourne, Australia, has given three years of his life to a hand-drawn map of our planet and its animal inhabitants. World New York Times December 9, 2023 at 06:00PM
Trump Will Not Testify as Scheduled in Civil Fraud Trial

By Jonah E. Bromwich from NYT New York https://ift.tt/9nJoOR2
via IFTTT Trump Will Not Testify as Scheduled in Civil Fraud Trial Donald J. Trump has changed his mind about returning to the witness stand on Monday to testify in his own defense. New York New York Times December 9, 2023 at 06:00PM
Church found trying to cast out evil spirits from boy
BBC Panorama filmed undercover at a Universal Church of the Kingdom of God youth group service.
https://ift.tt/7rEAIHD from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OStBG6P
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/7rEAIHD from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OStBG6P
via IFTTT
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist set to return to X after Elon Musk poll
The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter - now X - but its owner signals he can be reinstated.
https://ift.tt/BS2xurR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5CXV8GK
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/BS2xurR from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5CXV8GK
via IFTTT
Whamageddon: DJ sorry for playing Last Christmas by Wham!
Matt Facer apologises for potentially eliminating 7,000 from a game in which players avoid the song.
https://ift.tt/yDshKiz from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hN8ARS9
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/yDshKiz from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hN8ARS9
via IFTTT
Friday, December 8, 2023
The Best of Late Night This Week

By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/WOGrtHI
via IFTTT The Best of Late Night This Week There was plenty of news this week for the late night hosts to riff on, including the fourth Republican presidential primary debate and Time magazine naming its person of the year: Taylor Swift. Here’s what the hosts had to say. Arts New York Times December 7, 2023 at 06:00PM
White House race heats up with cries of dictatorship
A remark by Donald Trump at a Fox News town hall this week triggered a row over authoritarianism.
https://ift.tt/yDshKiz from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Of4nG3Z
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/yDshKiz from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Of4nG3Z
via IFTTT
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year
The fantasy RPG claims Game of the Year at the ceremony dubbed the Oscars of the gaming world.
https://ift.tt/fdesXGB from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VlIjip
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/fdesXGB from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2VlIjip
via IFTTT
Russia’s Latest Disinformation Tactic Exploits American Celebrities

By Steven Lee Myers from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/zL8dwtV
via IFTTT Russia’s Latest Disinformation Tactic Exploits American Celebrities Videos from Elijah Wood, Mike Tyson and others have been used — unknowingly to them, it seems — in social media posts and Russian news coverage critical of Ukraine’s leader. Technology New York Times December 6, 2023 at 06:00PM
The Israelis grappling with helping sick Palestinians
Volunteers used to drive sick Gazans to hospital. Hamas's attack on 7 October changed everything.
https://ift.tt/fdesXGB from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RZ9Xomv
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/fdesXGB from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RZ9Xomv
via IFTTT
Why was a man who took a wee in a layby fined for littering?
A high-profile lawyer disputes a council's claim that public urination is littering.
https://ift.tt/fQFn04x from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Cn3Emoa
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/fQFn04x from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Cn3Emoa
via IFTTT
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Rolling rail strikes move on to two more train firms
CrossCountry and GWR are affected by the walkouts by members of train drivers' union Aslef.
https://ift.tt/fQFn04x from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NoTHK1b
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/fQFn04x from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NoTHK1b
via IFTTT
Bringing broken survivors of the Nova festival attack back from darkness
Volunteers are helping young Israelis recover from the trauma of what they experienced on 7 October.
https://ift.tt/fQFn04x from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L8jDvW6
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/fQFn04x from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L8jDvW6
via IFTTT
Karin Kneissl, the Austrian ex-minister who moved to Russia
Karin Kneissl danced with the Russian leader at her wedding. Now she's building a new life in Russia.
https://ift.tt/fQFn04x from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nBt9NlT
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/fQFn04x from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nBt9NlT
via IFTTT
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
May I borrow your bike? Police officer chases drug dealer
PC Lewis Marks used a member of the public's bike to chase down a man in Northampton.
https://ift.tt/KXmH7x9 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uY5QxCJ
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/KXmH7x9 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uY5QxCJ
via IFTTT
Five-year-old Hamas hostage returns to school and is hugged by classmates
Emilia received a warm hug from her nursery school friends after being held in Hamas captivity for 49 days.
https://ift.tt/KXmH7x9 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9vBn7C1
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/KXmH7x9 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9vBn7C1
via IFTTT
YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views
Trevor Jacob is sentenced to six months in prison for staging a plane crash for social media clicks.
https://ift.tt/RYNa3z6 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CDkLIs7
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/RYNa3z6 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CDkLIs7
via IFTTT
Monday, December 4, 2023
Trans women who hurt females to go to male prisons
New guidance bans trans women who have been convicted of hurting females from women's prisons in most circumstances.
https://ift.tt/RYNa3z6 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WNcrI80
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/RYNa3z6 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WNcrI80
via IFTTT
Accounts of Sexual Violence by Hamas Are Aired Amid Criticism of U.N.

By Katherine Rosman and Lisa Lerer from NYT World https://ift.tt/NHBAlqD
via IFTTT Accounts of Sexual Violence by Hamas Are Aired Amid Criticism of U.N. A meeting at the U.N., organized in part by Sheryl Sandberg, accused the body of ignoring the rape and mutilation of women in the Oct. 7 assault on Israel, and heard gruesome details from witnesses. World New York Times December 3, 2023 at 06:00PM
Spread of gang violence wrecks Sweden's peaceful image
Several passers-by are among those killed in gangland shootings and bombings beyond the big cities.
https://ift.tt/RYNa3z6 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CZNohwM
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/RYNa3z6 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CZNohwM
via IFTTT
Sunday, December 3, 2023
British lawyers could be sent to Rwandan courts as part of asylum plans
The government hopes changes to policy will address concerns set out by the Supreme Court.
https://ift.tt/3uvyktE from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9mo0Nnv
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/3uvyktE from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9mo0Nnv
via IFTTT
Water firm wrongly downgraded pollution events, documents suggest
Leaked papers suggest United Utilities logged dozens of incidents as less serious than they had been.
https://ift.tt/3uvyktE from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YWk86le
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/3uvyktE from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YWk86le
via IFTTT
How do you transport two giant pandas?
Complex arrangements have been made to safely send Edinburgh's two giant pandas back to China.
https://ift.tt/3uvyktE from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f46RdLs
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/3uvyktE from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f46RdLs
via IFTTT
Venezuela votes to claim Guyana-controlled region
Over 95% of voters approve a territorial claim to oil-rich Essequibo, electoral officials say.
https://ift.tt/3uvyktE from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wcFgLSe
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/3uvyktE from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wcFgLSe
via IFTTT
FA Cup: Bivesh Gurung scores sublime winner to send Maidstone into third round
Midfielder Bivesh Gurung scores a sublime winner to fire non-league Maidstone into the FA Cup third round, beating League Two Barrow 2-1 at the Gallagher Stadium.
https://ift.tt/3uvyktE from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NVIbGRy
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/3uvyktE from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NVIbGRy
via IFTTT
Saturday, December 2, 2023
I'm a Celeb producers sorry for liking 'unacceptable' Instagram comment
Producers say they "apologise for the mistake made and any offence caused" after liking the post.
https://ift.tt/5tBJ0V8 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lXmcDL
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/5tBJ0V8 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2lXmcDL
via IFTTT
A protester self-immolates outside the Israeli Consulate in Atlanta.

By Colbi Edmonds from NYT World https://ift.tt/r3bxGTq
via IFTTT A protester self-immolates outside the Israeli Consulate in Atlanta. A security guard tried to intervene but was unsuccessful, officials said. World New York Times November 30, 2023 at 06:00PM
Muriel McKay's daughter urges Met to let mother's killer find body
Dianne McKay wants the man who murdered her mother allowed back to the UK to locate her remains.
https://ift.tt/5tBJ0V8 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SnCXq5m
via IFTTT
https://ift.tt/5tBJ0V8 from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SnCXq5m
via IFTTT
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
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 ...
-
A year after British Airways grounded flights at Gatwick Airport, nearby Crawley plots a new course. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J from BBC News -...
-
Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J from BBC News ...
-
Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. https://ift.tt/eA8V8J from BBC News - Home ...