Sunday, October 31, 2021

Japan election: Ruling LDP set for reduced majority - polls

Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house.

COP26: 'Window closing' to meet 1.5C warming target - Alok Sharma

The COP26 president has been addressing delegates on day one of the climate summit in Glasgow.

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Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda

Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull.

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ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers

A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers.

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What’s Going On in This Picture? | Nov. 1, 2021


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Rome’s unique conference center plays host to the G20 meeting.


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Yemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb

The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year.

ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers

A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers.

Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can

Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change.

UK and France seek solution to Brexit fishing row

Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron discuss the ongoing tensions in Rome and agree to work together.

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Greta Thunberg: Sometimes you need to anger people, says activist

Greta Thunberg says protesters must ensure no-one is hurt but defends tactics of blocking roads.

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'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93

Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef.

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The Week in Business: From Facebook to Meta


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Dos citas malas y un tipo errado


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Saudi Aramco reports a $30 billion quarterly profit as oil prices soar.


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Sicily floods as world leaders gather in Rome to tackle climate change.


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Haverfordwest: Three paddleboarders die in River Cleddau

Two women and a man have died, and one woman is in a critical condition in hospital, police say.

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Top U.S. and China diplomats tone down their approach after heated first meeting.


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The Sunday Read: “Fear on Cape Cod as Sharks Hunt Again”


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Biden meets with Erdogan as they seek to ease tensions.


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G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26.

'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93

Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef.

G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26.

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Saturday, October 30, 2021

‘Es hermoso porque honras a tus antepasados’: panaderos en Florida rescatan la tradición del pan de muerto


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Why the Vampire Myth Won’t Die


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Covid Shots Are a Go for Children, but Parents Are Reluctant to Consent


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Primp Your Ride


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Sexual Assaults Are Worsening a Crisis at Rikers, Jail Officers Say


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Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico

Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network.

T20 World Cup: The toxic trolling of India's cricket stars

As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media.

Fishing row: Turbulence has hit relations with France, PM says

But Boris Johnson says more unites France and the UK than divides them, despite a row over fishing.

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Whole country wishes Queen well - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the Queen is "on good form" but it's important she follows doctors' advice to rest.

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Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico

Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network.

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Enniskillen: Children unearthing their town's forgotten streets

An archaeological dig in Enniskillen is unearthing parts of the "Backstreets" of Enniskillen.

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Why Aren’t More People Comparison Shopping for Health Plans?


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Their Family Movie Nights Can Get a Little Bloody


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A Major Persian Gulf Oil Producer Tries to Burnish Its Climate Credentials


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The Paradox of Alimony for Men


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How New Yorkers Can Help Shape Voting Rules and Environmental Rights


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G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet

The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic.

Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic

The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections.

The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves

A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album.

G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet

The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic.

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Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic

The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections.

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Manningtree wild swimmers stage River Stour sewage protest

The group are worried about the record amounts of raw sewage being pumped into waterways.

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Friday, October 29, 2021

BBC unveils 'significant' 10-point impartiality plan

The plan follows criticism it received over how a 1995 interview with Princess Diana was obtained.

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Zayn Malik denies assault of Gigi Hadid's mum Yolanda Hadid

The singer has asked for privacy for his daughter, after reports he and Gigi Hadid have broken up.

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Menopause Bill: Liz Kendall calls for free HRT prescriptions

A Labour MP describes being exhausted and aching overnight as she has "no idea what was going on" with the onset of menopause.

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Could a New Name Help Facebook After All?


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¿Qué vacuna de refuerzo debo elegir?


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A Filmmaking Life Gets a Sequel


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The virus is surging again in Europe as winter looms.


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COP26: Has Boris Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?

The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks.

Kuenssberg: Has Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?

The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks.

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Convicted killer Marcus Coates absconds from open prison

Marcus Coates, jailed for strangling a woman with a belt, is wanted and was last seen in Bristol.

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Graham Potter: Is Brighton boss an England manager in the making?

With Brighton fifth in the Premier League, Graham Potter is cementing his reputation as one of England's most impressive managers.

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Biden’s Framework


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Francis will meet with Narendra Modi of India for the first time.


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Wooing Newcomers to ‘NASCAR Nation’


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A Delicate Compromise in the Capitol


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Will the Vatican grant press access to the Biden-pope meeting? So far, the answer is no.


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The pope’s U.S. visit in 2015 was a powerful moment for Biden.


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Kemerovo fire: Jail terms for bosses over Russian mall disaster

A leisure centre blaze in 2018 killed 60 people, most of them children, in a Siberian city.

Why China's climate policy matters to us all

The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China.

Insulate Britain: Arrests as protesters walk alongside M25 traffic

The motorway was reopened within half an hour, Essex Police says.

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Covid: Pupils urged to test before returning to school

Doing a test in half-term before returning to the classroom could prevent onwards spread, experts advise.

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Flooding in Cumbria: Clear up begins as rain continues

Some 40 properties were affected and road and rail travel was disrupted due to torrential rain.

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Hundreds of sea turtles wash up dead in Mexico

Scientists think the turtles may have become tangled in abandoned fishing nets and drowned.

Laos makes Southeast Asia's largest ever drug bust

A truck was carrying 55 million amphethamine tablets and over 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine.

Rémy Daillet: Conspiracist charged over alleged French coup plot

Rémy Daillet is accused of forming an extremist group to plan attacks against the French state.

British fishing trawler detained by French authorities

Two British ships caught up in post-Brexit fishing rights row in French waters.

Budget 2021: Millions will be worse off in 2022, says IFS

An economic research group says many people will see their living standards fall over the next year.

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Wembley park killings: Danyal Hussein jailed for life for murdering sisters

Danyal Hussein must serve a minimum of 35 years for murdering Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry.

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Emiliano Sala: Flight organiser convicted over plane deaths

David Henderson found guilty of endangering safety of an aircraft in which footballer and pilot died.

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Heavy rain sees homes flooded and travel disrupted in Cumbria

The Environment Agency says a "handful" of homes have been hit, with more wet weather to come.

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Sir David Amess' pet named Westminster Dog of the Year

The MP, who was stabbed to death a fortnight ago, said French Bulldog Vivienne lifted his spirits.

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How the Memphis Design Movement Made a Comeback


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Haven’t I Seen You Somewhere?


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A Panorama of Design


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How Low Can You Go (Sofa-wise)?


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A Farewell to Readers, With Hope


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Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown

Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths.

No Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say

The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages".

Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown

Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths.

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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak denies air duty cuts will spark flying boom

Labour says making flying cheaper in the UK is an "astonishing" move ahead of COP26 climate summit.

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Climate change: Human activity makes forests emit carbon

Human activity and wildfires have turned highly protected forests into net sources of carbon, a study suggests.

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'A patient dying in my ambulance triggered PTSD'

For Ollie Springett the pressure of working on the front line during the pandemic was too much.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Are Man Utd being helped or hindered by Portugal legend?

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored important goals already for Manchester United but they are not playing well. Is he helping or hindering them?

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited

Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist.

Bataclan attack: Reliving loss of my brother, Nick Alexander

Zoe Alexander told the suspects in the 2015 Paris attacks trial that they are war with themselves.

Paris attacks: UK Bataclan victim's sister tells accused 'we don't hate you'

Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015.

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Sarah Everard murder: Wayne Couzens applies to appeal against whole-life sentence

Sarah Everard's murderer Wayne Couzens applies to appeal against the length of his jail sentence.

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South Korea will strictly enforce Covid rules on Halloween.


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Rent the Runway, a secondhand fashion site, prepares to go public.


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Long-term inflation expectations in the bond market have shot higher.


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Catch up: Alphabet and Microsoft report blockbuster earnings, and revenue jumps at Twitter.


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La antropología forense tiene un problema racial


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‘Hypnotic’ Review: The Doctor Is Dangerous


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The Mushy Middle


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Sister of Bataclan victim: 'We don't hate you'

Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015.

Sunao Tsuboi: Campaigning Hiroshima survivor dies aged 96

Sunao Tsuboi met Barack Obama on his historic visit to the site of the world's first nuclear attack.

Hong Kong passes new film censorship law

Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests.

Merck Will Share Formula for its Covid Pill With Poor Countries


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Haití, la capital mundial del secuestro


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Seeing Life’s Path in the Shape of a Jigsaw Puzzle Piece


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The Story of Senator Kyrsten Sinema


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That Tainted Halloween Candy Myth Just Won’t Go Away


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Spain grants joint custody of dog in rare ruling

A lawyer calls the ruling pioneering as her client could declare herself as a "co-carer".

Wrexham 'buzzing' as owners Reynolds and McElhenney watch game

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make their mark on Wrexham fans after attending their first game.

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Finding the next Foden - Richards on why talent alone did not get some of his old team-mates to the top

BBC pundit Micah Richards recalls coming through the Manchester City ranks and some of his friends and housemates who did not make it.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Sudan’s Shuttered Capital Pauses Before a Fresh Day of Protest


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Tesla Joins an Exclusive Club


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Heavy Rain Soaks New York


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The Astros’ Secret Weapon? A Catcher Who Hit .172.


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