Monday, October 31, 2022

Tindall, Moyles and Boy George set for I’m A Celebrity

Ex-rugby star Mike Tindall, who is married to the King's niece, hopes to become king of the jungle.

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Man Charged With Attempted Kidnapping In Nancy Pelosi Husband Attack

Federal authorities on Monday charged California man David Depape with attempting to kidnap US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week when he broke into her San Francisco home and attacked her husband...

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North Korea Calls On US, South Korea To Stop Joint Military Exercises

North Korea on Monday called on the United States and South Korea to stop large-scale military exercises in the region, calling them a provocation that may draw "more powerful follow-up measures" from...

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T20 WC: Updated Points Table Of Group 1 After Australia's Win Over Ireland

Ireland, chasing Australia's 179-5, were all out for 137 in the 19th over to put Australia level on five points with leaders New Zealand, who have a game in hand, at the top of Group 1

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Bappi Lahiri's "Jimmy, Jimmy" New Anthem In China To Protest Lockdowns

Millions of Chinese suffering the dreaded lockdowns have turned to Hindi cinema legend Bappi Lahiri's superhit song "Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja" from 1982 movie "Disco Dancer" to express their anger.

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Black History Month: Opera must be more accessible say theatre leaders

Two stars of opera want the industry to create opportunities for people of any race or background.

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Sunday, October 30, 2022

Voting Closes For Brazil's Down-To-The-Wire Presidential Polls

Brazilians began a tense wait Sunday for the results of their down-to-the-wire presidential runoff election, after voting closed in the divisive showdown between far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and...

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Over 50,000 Slurs On Twitter To Test Safety Rules Under Elon Musk

An organized trolling campaign tweeting slurs tens of thousands of times tested Twitter's moderation policies after the platform was taken over by billionaire Elon Musk, its safety chief said...

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"India Don't Misunderstand, We Stand With Our Army": Imran Khan Clarifies

After criticism over anti-army remarks, former prime minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that his party wants the Pakistan Army to be "strong" and his "constructive" criticism was not intended to harm...

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"Traumatized" By Violent Attack On Husband: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said Saturday she and her family were "heartbroken and traumatized" by the violent attack on her husband at their California home.

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Pak Journalist Dies After Imran Khan's Protest Rally Vehicle Hits Her

A female journalist attending former prime minister Imran Khan's long march died on Sunday after being crushed under his container, according to Pakistan's media reports.

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Saturday, October 29, 2022

Electricity Supplies Recovering After Russia Attacks: Ukraine's Zelensky

Ukrainian electricity supplies are recovering after concerted Russian attacks on generating plants but emergency blackouts may still be needed, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday.

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At least 8 Killed, Over 20 Injured In Baghdad Explosion: Report

At least eight people were killed and more than 20 wounded in an explosion in east Baghdad on Saturday, according to security and medical sources.

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Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup: When And Where To Watch Live

Zimbabwe stunned Pakistan and now sit third in the points table behind India and the Proteas

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Russia Suspends Participation In Ukraine Grain Deal

Russia on Saturday suspended its participation in a landmark agreement that allowed vital grain exports from Ukraine, blaming drone attacks on Russian ships in Crimea.

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Like Clock: World's Longest Passenger Train Winds Through Swiss Alps

The world's longest passenger train -- an assembly of 100 connected coaches measuring nearly two kilometres -- wound through breath-taking scenery in the Swiss Alps Saturday.

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Friday, October 28, 2022

After Elon Musk Takeover, Twitter Users Test Free Speech Limits

Twitter users wasted no time Friday testing the limits of free speech on the platform under new owner Elon Musk, with posts questioning transgender identity and masks.

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Attacker Was Searching For US Speaker In Attack On Husband: Report

An intruder who attacked the husband of the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer had broken into their California home in search of the top Democrat, her spokesman said Friday.

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Donald Trump Urges Brazilians To Reelect "Great" Bolsonaro

Former US president Donald Trump on Friday hailed Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro as a "great" leader and called on Brazilians to vote him in for another term.

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Donald Trump Sticks To His Own Platform As Elon Musk Acquires Twitter

Donald Trump on Friday said he plans to make use of his own Truth Social media platform despite Twitter Inc's takeover by billionaire Elon Musk, who has promised to reinstate the former U.S....

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3 People Dupe 8,000 People Of Rs 1400 Crore In Sri Lanka Since 2020: Report

A Chinese couple and a Sri Lankan masterminded a cryptocurrency scam where they duped 8000 people of Rs 14 billion since 2020, media reports said.

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Notorious singer Jerry Lee Lewis dies aged 87

Jerry Lee Lewis, singer behind Great Balls of Fire, dies after life marred by scandal and violence.

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

At Least 8 Protesters Killed In Iran Crackdown In 24 Hours: Amnesty

Iranian security forces have killed at least eight people since Wednesday evening as they push on with a deadly crackdown against nearly six weeks of women-led protests, Amnesty International said.

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UN Nuclear Watchdog To Conduct Probe Into Ukraine Dirty Bomb Allegations

The UN's nuclear watchdog will this week carry out an "independent verification" of Russian allegations concerning the production of so-called dirty bombs at two sites in Ukraine, it said on Thursday.

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Russia Seeks UN Probe Into US "Military-Biological Activities" In Ukraine

Russia has filed a complaint with the UN Security Council demanding an international investigation into the United States' "military-biological activities" in Ukraine, the Russian foreign ministry...

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Using Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine "Makes No Sense At All To Us": Putin

The world is probably entering the "most dangerous" decade since the end of World War II, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday, presenting the Ukraine conflict as part of a wider struggle...

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Interpol Warns "Metaverse" May Create New Kinds Of Cybercrime

Global police agency Interpol said it was preparing for the risk that online immersive environments - the "metaverse" - could create new kinds of cybercrime and allow existing crime to take place on a...

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

US Says Russia May Be "Advising" Iran To Suppress Ongoing Protests

The United States believes Russia may be advising Iran on how to conduct its crackdown against mass protests sparked by the death of a woman following her arrest by morality police.

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ISIS Claims Responsibility For Attack On Iran Mosque

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for an attack Wednesday on a Shiite Muslim shrine in southern Iran that state media said killed more than a dozen people.

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Watch: Elon Musk Enters Twitter Headquarters With A Sink

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Wednesday he was entering Twitter Inc's San Francisco office, days ahead of a court-ordered deadline to close his $44 billion deal for the social media platform.

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Indian-Origin Sikh Woman Becomes New Councillor Of Canadian City

Navjit Kaur Brar, an Indo-Canadian healthcare worker has become the first turban-wearing Sikh woman to be elected as a city councillor of Brampton city in Canada.

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Mississippi River Continues To Sink To Record Low Due To Historic Drought

The water decreased so much that it revealed human remains and a 200-year-old shipwreck.

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3 Found Guilty Of Terrorism For Aiding Plot To Kidnap Michigan Governor

Three members of a far-right US militia group on Wednesday were found guilty of domestic terrorism charges including providing support to people who plotted to kidnap and kill Michigan Governor...

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Rishi Sunak Cheers Up UK's Tories, But Opposition Senses Weakness

Britain on Wednesday saw the outlines of the next no-holds-barred general election campaign, after multimillionaire Rishi Sunak took office as the third prime minister of the year.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

US Says India An Important Manufacturer Of Vaccines For World

India is an important manufacturer of vaccines for the world, the White House said, acknowledging the crucial role the country played in supplying vaccines against COVID-19 globally.

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Fire Erupts Again On Tanzania's Famed Mount Kilimanjaro: Officials

A wildfire that officials thought was under control on Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, has reignited, Tanzanian officials said on Tuesday.

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UK PM Rishi Sunak Makes 1st Call To Zelensky, Vows "Steadfast Support"

New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky he had Britain's "steadfast support", Downing Street said, in his first call with a foreign leader since taking...

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Any Nuke Attack Would Be "Incredibly Serious Mistake": Biden Warns Russia

US President Joe Biden warned Russia on Tuesday against using a nuclear weapon in the war with Ukraine, saying such an escalation would be a grave error.

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Sri Lanka Releases Tamil Prisoners Who Tried To Assassinate Ex President

Three Tamil rebels imprisoned for trying to assassinate Sri Lanka's first woman head of state were pardoned and released on Monday, according to the president's office.

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Biden Says Rishi Sunak's Election As UK PM Is "Groundbreaking Milestone"

The election of Indian-origin Rishi Sunak as the United Kingdom's Prime Minister is "pretty astounding" and a "ground-breaking milestone", United States President Joe Biden has said.

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NATO Rejects Russia's "Dirty Bomb" Claims

Russia must not escalate the conflict in Ukraine with false claims that Kyiv is planning to unleash a so-called "dirty bomb", the head of NATO warned Monday.

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Trump Family Business Tax Fraud Trial Begins In New York

The trial of Donald Trump's family business on fraud and tax evasion charges began in New York on Monday, with the former US president immediately dismissing it as a political stunt.

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Poet laureate Simon Armitage reads the BBC's centenary poem

Simon Armitage’s poem Transmission Report celebrates 100 years of the BBC.

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US Warns Russia Of "Consequences" If It Uses "Dirty Bomb" Amid Ukraine War

There would be consequences for Russia whether it uses a so-called "dirty bomb" or a conventional nuclear weapon, U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

Hollywood reflects on MeToo impact as new Weinstein trial begins

How have the revelations behind Harvey Weinstein's court cases changed how Hollywood works?

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People Who Consume Cannabis Experience Higher Pain Post Surgery: Study

A study presented at the Anesthesiology 2022 annual meeting found that those who use cannabis experience higher pain after surgery than those who don't.

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Kyrgyzstan Conference Discusses Importance Of Iran's Chabahar Port

An International Conference titled "INSTC (International North South Transport Corridor) and Chabahar Port in Iran: An alternative to BRI" was held on Friday at Ala-Too University in Kyrgyzstan's...

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Ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman Backs Rishi Sunak For UK PM

Britain's recently-resigned Home Secretary Indian-origin Suella Braverman on Sunday came out in support of Rishi Sunak to replace outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss.

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US Woman Escapes Shallow Grave After Being Buried Alive By Husband: Report

A woman in Washington state was stabbed and buried alive in the woods by her ex-husband.

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Florida Python Challenge Results In Removal Of 231 Invasive Snakes

As a result of the Florida Python Challenge, 231 invasive snakes were removed from the Everglades.

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

UK To Deport Sri Lankan Refugees To 'Third Country': Report

The United Kingdom has decided to move Sri Lankan refugees seeking asylum from the British-claimed Chagos Islands to 'a safe third country,' unless they returned to Sri Lanka 'voluntarily'.

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India Shares 5 Options For Border Crossing To Leave Ukraine Amid War

After the Indian embassy in Kyiv issued an advisory asking Indian citizens currently in Ukraine to leave at the earliest, the mission shared information on five available options for border crossing...

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Rishi Sunak First To Hit Key Number, Here's How Next UK PM Will Be Picked

First stage in choosing new leader of UK's ruling Conservative Party is to get 100 MPs' backing; then comes party members' vote

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US Man Wins Rs 20 Lakh In Lottery Using Vehicle's Broken Odometer Number

A man from Maryland, in the United States, has won a jackpot using the numbers from his own truck's broken odometer.

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King Charles' Signed Painting Sells For 10 Times Estimate At Auction

An autographed print of a Balmoral Castle painting by Britain's current monarch King Charles III has been sold at auction for more than 10 times the estimated cost.

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Pakistan's Annual Inflation Soars To 27.13%: Report

Amid devastating floods and a crumbling economy, Pakistan's annual inflation climbed to 27.13 per cent this week.

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UK's Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak To Meet: Report

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, the two main potential candidates in the contest to become Britain's next prime minister, will meet, the Sunday Times reported.

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China May Seize Kenyan Assets Amid Mounting Debts: Report

Since 2014, Kenya has been taking huge loans from China to fund its infrastructure projects such as roads, clean power generation plants, and its biggest project, the Standard Gauge Railway.

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Sri Lanka vs Ireland, T20 WC Group 1 Match: When And Where To Watch Live

Reigning Asian champions Sri Lanka face Ireland in a T20 World Cup Group 1 match at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Rishi Sunak Tops 100 Nominations For Tory Leader

British Conservative politician Rishi Sunak late Friday reached the minimum threshold to run for party leader following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss, supporters said.

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Syria Intercepts Israeli Strikes Over Damascus: Report

Syria intercepted Israeli missiles over the capital Damascus Friday, state media reported.

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Australia vs New Zealand, T20 World Cup: When And Where To Watch Live

The Trans-Tasman rivalry will be renewed once again when Australia face New Zealand in a T20 World Cup Group 1 fixture at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, October 23

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US Says Russia "Not Interested" In Ending Ukraine Aggression

The United States will consider every means to advance diplomacy with Russia if it sees an opening, but at the moment Moscow shows no sign of willingness to engage in meaningful talks, U.S. Secretary...

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Pakistan Welcomes Being Dropped From 'Grey List' Of Anti-Terror Watchdog

Pakistan was taken off a global money laundering watchlist on Friday, officials said, a move Islamabad hopes will ease foreign investment and boost the country's beleaguered economy.

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Trump Ally Steve Bannon Sentenced To Prison For Contempt Of Congress

Donald Trump's former aide Steve Bannon was sentenced Friday to four months in prison for refusing to testify in the congressional probe of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.

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Donald Trump Had Secret Documents On Iran, China In Florida Home: Report

Documents seized from former president Donald Trump's Florida home in August included highly sensitive intelligence on Iran and China that risked exposure of US spying methods, the Washington Post...

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Pak Court Makes Decision In Favour Of Man Who Kidnapped Hindu Girl

Karachi court made a decision in favour of a man who had abducted Chanda, a Hindu girl despite the victim's family saying that the girl was a minor, but to no avail.

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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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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Actor Kevin Spacey Cleared In 1986 Sexual Assault Case

A New York court on Thursday dismissed a $40 million sexual misconduct lawsuit brought against Kevin Spacey by an actor who claimed the Hollywood star targeted him when he was 14.

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WHO Chief Scientist Says Cough Syrup Deaths In Gambia "Serious Issue"

Chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Thursday said the death of children in Gambia, potentially linked to four Indian-made cough syrups, was a serious issue.

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Joe Biden Says He's Worried About Ukraine Aid If Republicans Win Congress

President Joe Biden expressed concern on Thursday about the prospects for future U.S. assistance to Ukraine if Republicans win control of one or both houses of the U.S. Congress in November 8...

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At UN Meeting, India Calls For Protection Of Women's Rights In Afghanistan

Expressing concerns over an increasing attempt towards removing women from public life in Afghanistan, India at the UN called on the international community not to look the other way when the rights...

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Ex-Trump Advisor Faces Possible Prison For Contempt In Capitol Riot Case

Donald Trump's former aide Steve Bannon faces possible prison time Friday, when a judge will set his sentence for refusing to testify in Congress' probe of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.

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Putin Martial Law Shows Ukrainians Didn't Want To Join Russia: US

The United States said Thursday that President Vladimir Putin's imposition of martial law in annexed Ukrainian territories showed his claim people wanted to join Russia was a "lie."

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Sandeep Patil Loses To Amol Kale In MCA Presidential Election

Patil was earlier director at the National Cricket Academy and also served as chairman of the BCCI selection committee. He represented India in 29 Tests and 45 ODIs.

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Researchers Find The Remains Of The World's Fastest Dinosaur In US: Report

Researchers have recently been able to identify large-bodied specimens of the ornithomimosaur, which may have been the world's fastest dinosaur at the time.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Donald Trump Testifies Against Woman Who Accused Him Of Rape

Former US president Donald Trump testified Wednesday in a defamation case pitting him against a prominent former American columnist who says he raped her in the 1990s.

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Midnights: What we know about Taylor Swift's songwriting

The star's sound is constantly evolving - but she's always been happy to share her secrets with fans.

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US Targets Russian Military Procurement Network In New Sanctions Amid War

The United States on Wednesday imposed fresh sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, targeting a network that Washington accused of procuring military and dual-use technologies from U.S....

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Lanka Ex President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Summoned In Missing Activists Case

Sri Lankan Supreme Court on Wednesday has given orders to summon former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the disappearance of two human rights activists in 2011 as he is now out of constitutional...

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LS Lowry's Going To The Match sells for £7.8m at auction

The 1953 artwork, depicting crowds at a football ground, is described as an "iconic masterpiece".

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Sikh Woman Appointed To US Security's Faith-Based Advisory Council

The US Department of Homeland Security has appointed Kiran Kaur Gill, a Sikh woman, to its Faith-Based Security Advisory Council, making her the second Indian-American to be part of this prestigious...

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Mercury Prize: Little Simz wins album of the year award

The 28-year-old rapper wins this year's award for best British or Irish album of the last 12 months.

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Netflix: Big hits help reverse subscriber losses

The company added over 2.4 million subscribers, reversing losses earlier in the year.

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NASA's New Science Research To Space Station Could Make Human Life Easier

American space agency NASA is planning to launch the next resupply services mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next month.

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South Korea Slams North Korea For Firing Artillery Into Buffer Area: Report

South Korea on Wednesday criticised North Korea for unleashing a fresh artillery barrage into waters off its east and west coasts, targeting a maritime "buffer zone" set up in 2018 to reduce tensions.

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Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty".

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India vs New Zealand, T20 WC Warm-Up Match: When And Where To Watch Live

India take on New Zealand in a T20 World Cup warm-up match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday

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Russia Destroys Energy, Water Infrastructure Across Ukraine

Russia has destroyed almost a third of Ukraine's power stations in the past week, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday

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BBC 100: Sir Lenny Henry on Una Marson’s forgotten legacy

Sir Lenny Henry reflects on the extraordinary life of the writer, BBC producer and presenter Una Marson.

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Booker Prize 2022: Sri Lankan author wins top accolade

Shehan Karunatilaka receives the trophy from Camilla, the Queen Consort, for his winning novel.

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UK PM Liz Truss Apologises For "Mistakes" After U-Turn On Economic Plans

Embattled UK Prime Minister Liz Truss on Monday apologised for "going too far too fast" with reforms that triggered economic turmoil, but vowed to remain leader despite a series of humiliating...

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Real Madrid And France Star Karim Benzema Wins Ballon d'Or

France striker Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, the reward coming after his stunning performances helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga last...

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US Says Ready To Work With Xi Jinping But Sees More "Aggressive" China

The United States said Monday that President Xi Jinping was leading China in a more "aggressive" direction but renewed eagerness to cooperate on shared interests as he prepares for a historic third...

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Alexia Putellas Wins Second Successive Women's Ballon d'Or

Spain's Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for the second year running on Monday, the reward coming after a season in which she was the top scorer as her club Barcelona reached the Champions...

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Booker Prize 2022: Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka wins with supernatural satire

The prestigious book prize is won by Shehan Karunatilaka, for his novel The Seven Moons of Maali.

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"Confident Of Pak's Ability To Secure Its Nukes": US After Biden's Remark

The United States said Monday that it had confidence in Pakistan's ability to control its nuclear arsenal after President Joe Biden expressed alarm, leading Islamabad to summon the US ambassador.

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Ukraine Says 108 Women Freed In First All-Female Prisoner Swap With Russia

Ukraine announced Monday it had swapped more than 100 prisoners with Russia in what it said was the first all-female exchange with Moscow after nearly eight months of war.

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Sunday, October 16, 2022

British Woman Fatally Shot During French Boar Hunt

A British woman died after being shot by her companion during a wild boar hunt in France on Sunday, in what a prosecutor described as a "dramatic accident".

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Malta Demonstrators Mark 5 Years Since Anti-Corruption Journalist's Murder

Demonstrators in Malta marked five years since the car bomb murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia on Sunday, two days after two brothers admitted to her killing and were each...

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Iran's President Blames Biden For Inciting "Chaos And Terror" In Iran

President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday blamed his UScounterpart for inciting "chaos, terror, and destruction" in Iran, the official IRNA news agency reported, amid protests that have rocked the country for...

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Watch: UK Protesters Pour Milk On Floor For "Plant-Based Future" Campaign

The organisation added that they are " calling on the government to support farmers in a transition to a plant-based food system."

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IND vs AUS, T20 World Cup Warm-Up Match: When And Where To Watch Live

India take on hosts Australia in a T20 World Cup warm-up match at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday

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Saturday, October 15, 2022

Chinese Communist Party Gathers To Re-Elect Xi Jinping

Almost 2,300 delegates from the Chinese Communist Party will gather in Beijing on Sunday for a congress that is expected to deliver President Xi Jinping a historic third term.

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Situation At Iran Prison "Under Control" After "Troubles": State Media

"Troubles" erupted between inmates and guards at Tehran's Evin prison and a fire broke out but the situation is "under control", Iranian state media reported Saturday.

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In Reversal, Elon Musk Says Will Keep Funding Starlink In Ukraine

Elon Musk on Saturday announced that his company would continue to pay for Starlink satellite internet in war-torn Ukraine, a day after suggesting he cannot keep funding the project.

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Namibia To Face Asian Champions Sri Lanka

Namibia will look to extend their meteoric rise in the world of cricket when they come across Sri Lanka, who will be brimming with confidence after their Asia Cup victory last month

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Iran Videos Show Smoke Rising At Tehran Prison Holding Political Prisoners

Online videos appeared to show smoke rising from Evin prison in the Iranian capital Tehran which holds political prisoners, as shots and an alarm could be heard on Saturday.

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SL vs NAM, T20 WC First Round Group A Match: When And Where To Watch Live

Reigning Asian champions Sri Lanka will take on minnows Namibia in a Group A first round match at the Kardinia Park in Geelong, Victoria

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Friday, October 14, 2022

We're Seeing Quite "Remarkable" In Iran: US Hails Anti-Hijab Protests

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday hailed as "remarkable" the mass protests in Iran as he met activists originally from the country whose clerical leadership is waging a crackdown.

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Putin Warns Of "Global Catastrophe" If NATO Troops Clash With Russian Army

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that any direct contact or direct clash of NATO troops with the Russian army would lead to a "global catastrophe".

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Robbie Coltrane in pictures: 'Big guy, big heart, a massive talent'

Looking back at Scottish national treasure Robbie Coltrane whose career took him to the heights of Hollywood.

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Russia "Doing Everything Right" In Ukraine, Says Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow was "doing everything right" in its nearly eight-month invasion of Ukraine despite a string of embarrassing defeats.

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Harry Potter and Cracker actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72

The actor, known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter franchise and Fitz in the series Cracker, has died aged 72.

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Cheteshwar Pujara Stars As Saurashtra Crush Nagaland By 97 Runs

Cheteshwar Pujara struck a 35-ball 62 as Saurashtra crushed minnows Nagaland by 97 runs in a Group D match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy

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Harry Potter Actor Robbie Coltrane, Who Plays Hagrid, Dies

Scottish-born actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 72, Britain's PA Media reported on Friday, citing his agent.

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

US Capitol Riot Probe Votes To Order Donald Trump To Testify

Lawmakers probing the 2021 attack on the US Capitol voted Thursday to subpoena former president Donald Trump to testify on his involvement in the violence, in a major escalation of its sprawling...

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US Supreme Court Won't Intervene In Trump Florida Home Raid Case

The US Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a request by former US president Donald Trump that it intervene in the legal tussle over classified documents seized in the FBI raid of his Florida home.

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Netflix To Debut Subsidised Plan With Ads In These Countries

Netflix on Thursday said a subscription option subsidized by ads will debut in November in a dozen countries as the streaming service strives to jumpstart growth.

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Riba Stirling Prize: Cambridge University library wins top architecture award

Magdalene College Cambridge's "exquisitely detailed" new library wins the Riba Stirling Prize.

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"I Am Evil, I Did This," Wrote UK Nurse Accused Of Killing 7 Children

Police probing a spate of baby deaths at a UK hospital found a note stating "I am evil I did this" at the home of a nurse accused of killing them, a court was told on Wednesday.

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National Television Awards 2022: The best red carpet images

Stars gathered in London on Thursday for the National Television Awards, a month later than planned.

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Netflix ad-supported service to launch in November

The firm is rolling out the less expensive offering to try to attract viewers.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Wagatha Christie: Michael Sheen among cast unveiled for TV drama

Channel 4's two-part series about the libel trial will be broadcast later this year.

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"US Will React To Saudi Arabia": Biden After OPEC+ Group Cuts Oil Output

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said his administration will take action against Saudi Arabia after the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance announced plans to cut oil production, a move that America said...

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UK's Liz Truss Vows No Spending Cuts To Pay For Tax-Slashing Plans

Britain's beleaguered Prime Minister Liz Truss vowed Wednesday not to cut public spending, once again defending last month's uncosted tax-slashing mini-budget that has sparked weeks of UK market...

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George Alagiah takes TV break after cancer spreads

The BBC newsreader says "it's back to some tough stuff" after a scan showed his cancer had spread.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Jaiswal Stars As Mumbai Defeat Madhya Pradesh

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 66 not out off only 44 balls, studded with five fours and four sixes as Mumbai won

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UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Says He Is On His Way To Kyiv

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi is on his way to Kyiv after holding talks with Russian officials on setting up a protection zone around the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in...

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

"'Shiv Sainiks Happy Today": Eknath Shinde After Gets New Party Symbol

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday exuded confidence in winning the upcoming Andheri East Assembly bypolls with the new 'Two Swords & Shield symbol' approved by the Election...

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NASA Says Spaceship Successfully Deflected Asteroid In Test To Save Earth

NASA on Tuesday said it had succeeded in deflecting an asteroid in a historic test of humanity's ability to stop an incoming cosmic object from devastating life on Earth.

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Murder, She Wrote star Angela Lansbury dies at 96

Angela Lansbury, star of the US TV crime series Murder, She Wrote, has died at the age of 96.

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Celtic Connections festival aims to return with full programme

The celebration of Celtic music returns with a packed programme to mark its 30th anniversary.

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Ukraine Citizens Asked To Save Energy After Russia Strikes Causes Blackouts

Ukraine urged civilians on Tuesday not to use domestic appliances like ovens and washing machines to save electricity as millions faced blackouts after the biggest Russian attack on its energy network...

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Delhi Becomes First Team To Use 'Impact Player' Option In SMA T20 Trophy

The Nitish Rana-led Delhi decided to replace opener Hiten Dalal with off-spinner Hrithik Shokeen in their Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy match against Manipur

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Biden, G7 To Hold Virtual Meeting Today On Ukraine Support: White House

U.S. President Joe Biden and Group of Seven (G7) leaders will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday to discuss their commitment to support Ukraine and hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for...

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India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: When And Where To Watch Live

India vs South Africa: The ODI series is currently levelled at 1-1. South Africa won the first game by 9 runs while India bagged the second match by 7 wickets.

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Unboxed: National Audit Office to investigate government's £120m arts festival

The National Audit Office will assess costs and benefits after an MP called it "a waste of money".

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UN Rejects Russia's Call For Secret Vote On Ukraine

The U.N. General Assembly voted on Monday to reject Russia's call for the 193-member body to hold a secret ballot later this week on whether to condemn Moscow's move to annex four partially occupied...

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As War Intensifies, Ukraine Puts Ex-Russian President On Wanted List

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has been on a list of wanted persons compiled by Ukrainian security officials for more than half a year, Ukraine's SBU security service said on Monday.

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Biden Promises Zelensky Advanced Air Defense Systems After Russian Strikes

US President Joe Biden on Monday promised to provide advanced air defense systems to Ukraine after Russian missiles rained down on the capital Kyiv and other cities, the White House said in a...

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At UN, Ukraine Denounces Russia As 'Terrorist State' After Missile Attacks

Ukraine's ambassador to the United Nations denounced Russia as a "terrorist state" Monday during an urgent General Assembly meeting to discuss Moscow's annexation of four Ukrainian regions.

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Sunday, October 9, 2022

Chinese Envoy To US Thanks Elon Musk For His Taiwan "Peace" Proposal

Chinese ambassador to US Qin Gang on Sunday thanked Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his call for peace across the Taiwan Strait which has witnessed heightened tensions in the recent past.

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Putin Blames Ukraine For Crimea Bridge Blast, Calls It A "Terrorist Act"

Moscow on Sunday blamed Ukraine for the deadly blast on the bridge linking Crimea to Russia, as Ukraine denounced the latest lethal missile attack in its territory that killed at least 13 people.

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Recent Missile Launches Were "Nuclear Drills", Says North Korea: Report

The seven recent North Korean missile launches were all "tactical nuclear" drills, state media said Monday, which were personally overseen by leader Kim Jong Un.

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BBC Young Musician: Percussionist Jordan Ashman wins 2022 contest

The 18-year-old from Cambridgeshire is only the third percussionist to win the prestigious contest.

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Musk's $44 Billion Twitter Takeover Heads For Business School Case Study

Elon Musk's $44 billion Twitter takeover saga comes with all the drama necessary to be immortalised in case studies for future captains of industry.

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Alex Hales Shines As England Claim Opening T20I Against Australia

AUS vs ENG: England went one up in their three-match Twenty20 series against Australia with a thrilling eight-run win in Perth on Sunday.

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Tom Cruise Might Become First Actor To Shoot Movie In Outer Space

After doing every possible stunt on Earth, actor Tom Cruise now might blast off into space to perform a spacewalk for his upcoming film. The Hollywood star has teamed up with director Doug Liman on a...

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Saturday, October 8, 2022

3 People Shot During School Football Game In US' Ohio: Cops

A shooting occurred at Whitmer High School in the US state of Ohio, during their game against Central Catholic High School, which resulted in three people receiving non-fatal gunshot wounds, including...

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Ukrainian Troops Involved In "Heavy Fighting" In Key Town, Says Zelensky

Ukrainian troops are involved in very tough fighting near the strategically important eastern town of Bakhmut, which Russia is trying to take, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in video address on...

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Pavement on their reunion: 'We're like an uncaged tiger'

The ultimate underground band of the 1990s are back, with a viral TikTok hit and "emotional" tour.

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Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Greece: Report

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Patras in Greece on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Siesmological Centre said.

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North Korea Fires More Ballistic Missiles, 8th In 2 Weeks: Report

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, the South's military said, the latest in a blitz of launches amid tensions over US-led military exercises in the region, Yonhap...

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Deliveries Of F-35 Fighter Jets Can Resume Following Waiver, Says Pentagon

Deliveries can resume for Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 jet under a waiver allowing Chinese-origin alloy to go into an engine part, the Pentagon said on Saturday.

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New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Tri-Series 3rd T20I: Where To Watch Live

Both New Zealand and Bangladesh are winless in the tri-nation series so far after losing their respective campaign openers to Pakistan.

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Pak PM Appears Before Court In Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Case

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday appeared before a special court in Lahore in a multi-million dollar money laundering case against him.

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Imran Khan Likely To Be Arrested In Foreign Funding Case: Report

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan is likely to be arrested in foreign funding case, ARY citing sources reported on Friday.

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Eurovision in Liverpool will come at a significant cost

Now we know Liverpool will host Eurovision in 2023, questions are likely to move to funding the event.

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Shocking Video Of Male Students Insulting Women Sparks Outrage In Spain

A shocking video showing more than 100 male students screaming abuses in the direction of an all-female college has sparked massive outrage in Spain. The incident took place on Sunday at the Elias...

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Pak Ex PM Imran Khan Alleges That 4 Individuals "Want Him Assassinated"

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday alleged that four individuals were conspiring to assassinate him on charges on blasphemy, warning that the names of these schemers will be revealed...

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Liverpool will host Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine

Liverpool is hosting on behalf of Ukraine after organisers decided to relocate it because of the war.

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Roger Binny Likely To Replace Sourav Ganguly As BCCI President: Report

According to report, former Indian cricketer and member of the 1983 World Cup winning team Roger Binny is likely to be the next BCCI President replacing Sourav Ganguly

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Eurovision 2023: Liverpool beats Glasgow to be song contest host city

The UK will host the song contest for the first time in 25 years on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine.

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Hans Zimmer: ‘I can adapt, but I don’t want to’

Blockbuster composer Hans Zimmer on making music for the digital age.

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Elon Musk Asks US Court To Halt Upcoming Trial, Twitter Opposes

Elon Musk asked a US judge Thursday to halt an upcoming trial over his troubled bid to take over Twitter, after the embattled social media company balked at the Tesla's chief's demand to freeze the...

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Elon Musk Says Twitter Has Refused To Suspend Litigation On Buyout

Elon Musk asked a US judge Thursday to suspend Twitter's lawsuit over their troubled takeover negotiations after the embattled social media company balked at the Tesla's chief's demand to freeze the...

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1st ODI: Samson's Unbeaten 86 Not Enough As India Lose To SA By 9 Runs

Chasing a stiff target of 250, Samson (86 not out off 63 balls) and Iyer (50 off 37 balls) struck fifties, while Shardul Thakur (33 off 31 balls) used the long handle to good effect towards the end...

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Africa Suicide Rate Is Highest In The World, Says United Nations

Africa needs to combat a suicide rate that is the highest in the world yet remains widely unrecognised and often stigmatised, the UN said on Thursday.

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2022 Nobel Prize For Literature Goes To French Author Annie Ernaux

French author Annie Ernaux, known for her deceptively simple novels drawing on personal experience of class and gender, won the Nobel Literature Prize on Thursday, the jury said.

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Simon Thomas thanks NHS after baby born prematurely

Simon Thomas praises staff for delivering his daughter eight weeks early after his wife fell ill.

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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em writer Raymond Allen dies, aged 82

Raymond Allen created the character of Frank Spencer while working as a cinema cleaner in Ryde.

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Annie Ernaux: French writer wins Nobel Prize in Literature

The French writer wins for "the courage with which she uncovers the collective restraints of memory".

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Irish dancing organisation begins results fixing investigation

An ex-court of appeal judge has been asked to investigate potential breaches of code of conduct.

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Jeremy Clarkson told to shut Diddly Squat Farm's dining areas

The district council has rejected two of Mr Clarkson's planning applications for the farm this year.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Kevin Spacey facing trial on New York sex abuse claim

The actor denies inappropriately touching a 14-year-old boy at a Manhattan apartment party in 1986.

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Ukraine designers fight back at Paris Fashion Week

How Ukraine's "indomitable" fashion designers are showcasing their work in the French capital.

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The Beatles: Love Me Do celebrated at Sir Paul McCartney's former home

The 60th anniversary of The Beatles' debut is marked with a gig at Sir Paul McCartney's childhood home.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Twitter Confirms Elon Musk Buyout Offer, Says Will Close At Original Price

Twitter told regulators on Tuesday that Elon Musk sent a letter saying he will go through the with deal he inked early this year to buy the tech firm for $44 billion.

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Coldplay Lead Singer Chris Martin Contracts "Serious Lung Infection"

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has contracted a "serious lung infection", forcing the band to postpone their upcoming shows in Brazil.

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US To Give Ukraine More Rocket Launchers, Biden Tells Zelensky

US President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday that Washington will provide Kyiv with $625 million in new security assistance, including High Mobility Artillery Rocket...

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"It's Unbelievably Painful": Melinda Gates On Divorce With Ex-Husband Bill

The former couple got married in 1994 and have three children together- Jennifer, Rory and Phoebe.

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3rd T20I: Rossouw's Unbeaten Century Sets Up 49-Run Win For South Africa

Rilee Rossouw's stroke-filled 100 not out off 48 balls set up a morale boosting 49-run win for South Africa in the inconsequential third T20I at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore on Tuesday.

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Users Can Only Edit Tweets If They Are Subscribed To Twitter Blue: Report

Micro-blogging platform Twitter, over the course of last month, has been internally testing a function that would let users edit tweets, and now this feature is finally live, but with a limitation.

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Monday, October 3, 2022

How China's Civil Society Collapsed Under Xi Jinping

Human rights activist Charles remembers a time when civil society was blossoming in China, and he could dedicate his time to helping improve the lives of people struggling in blue-collar jobs.

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Marcus Stoinis Ruled Out Of Australia's T20I Series vs West Indies: Report

On September 8, Marcus Stoinis was hurt while playing in an ODI series against New Zealand. He was ruled out of the series' third ODI as well as Australia's tour of India for a three-match T20I...

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Watch: Suryakumar's Unbelievable 6 Straight Behind The Keeper Off Rabada

India vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav walked across the stumps and flicked a knee-high full toss for a six straight behind the wickets.

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"Ben Stokes Fair Bit Ahead Of Hardik Pandya": Lance Klusener To NDTV

In an interview with NDTV on the sidelines of Legends League Cricket, former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener spoke about the battle between Ben Stokes and Hardik Pandya, the captaincy styles...

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Dawid Malan, Chris Woakes Star As England Clinch T20I Series vs Pakistan

PAK vs ENG: Dawid Malan hit a brilliant half-century and pace bowler Chris Woakes took three wickets as England thrashed Pakistan by 67 runs in Lahore on Sunday to win the seven-match T20...

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Cricket Australia Apologises For Historical Child Sex Abuse

Cricket Australia apologised to child sex abuse survivors on Monday and called for more action to address the "appalling issue" in the sport in the country.

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Will Smith film Emancipation to come out this year

The slave drama will be released in December, making it eligible for next year's Oscars.

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Ringo Starr cancels North American tour after catching Covid

The Beatles drummer is "recovering at home" and hopes to resume shows soon, his spokesperson says.

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Mr Doodle: Why I covered my entire house with doodles

Artist Sam Cox, known as Mr Doodle, is living his childhood dream in a house he's adorned with his own art.

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Kim Kardashian charged over crypto 'pump and dump' case

Kim Kardashian agrees to pay $1.26m after regulators charge her in EthereumMax case.

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Popular Minecraft YouTuber Dream reveals face

The YouTuber's 30 million subscribers finally find out what he looks like without a mask.

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Sacheen Littlefeather: Native American activist and actor who refused Oscar for Brando dies

Native American Sacheen Littlefeather declined Marlon Brando's award for The Godfather in 1973.

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The Beatles: Rare images of early Cavern Club gigs found

The photos, featuring original drummer Pete Best, were taken a year before debut single Love Me Do.

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Saturday, October 1, 2022

127 Killed In Indonesia Stampede After Football Fans "Invade Pitch": Cops

Indonesia's policy chief in East Java province said on Sunday that 127 people had died and 180 were injured after a crowd stampede during crowd trouble at a football match.

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Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face

It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company.

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King Charles Won't Attend Climate Summit After UK PM's Objection: Report

King Charles III will not travel to next month's COP27 climate summit in Egypt after UK Prime Minister Liz Truss "objected" to the avid environmentalist attending, a report late Saturday said.

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Gabriels: From 'harrowing' American Idol to 2022's most talked-about band

Singer Jacob Lusk on the musical rebirth that saw him form the year's most talked-about new band.

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US, Japan, Australia Vow To Work Together Against China

The defense ministers of the United States, Australia and Japan agreed Saturday to boost military cooperation in the face of China's growing ambitions.

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Germany To Give Ukraine Air Defence System After Calls To Step Up Support

Germany will deliver the first of four advanced IRIS-T air defence systems to Ukraine in the coming days to help ward off drone attacks, its defence minister Christine Lambrecht said during an...

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In Kabul Classroom Bombing No Group Has Yet Claimed Responsibility: Taliban

After dozens of Afghans were killed in a deadly attack on the Kaj educational center in Kabul, Taliban said that it was an act carried out by "evil circles on mosques, educational centers, and other...

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Terrifying Footage Shows Stadium Roof Collapsing On Cheering Colo Fans

Colo Colo in a statement said that the attendees "did not respect the minimum standards of behaviour"

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