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Ulez: Vehicle compliancy rate at 95% across London, City Hall report says

London's mayor says the data shows the scheme is working, but the Conservatives call it a "tax grab". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RnWmv1Z

German politician held after Nazi slogan complaint

Far-right AfD member Daniel Halemba, who was later released, is suspected of displaying Nazi symbols. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UNLZhcQ

In Cyberattacks, Iran Shows Signs of Improved Hacking Capabilities

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By Ronen Bergman, Aaron Krolik and Paul Mozur from NYT World https://ift.tt/LE8Rsib

2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia set to host after Australia does not bid

Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia decides against bidding hours before the deadline. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ivMJqhP

Sir Cliff Richard sings in BBC interview 'without artificial insemination'

The legendary singer treats BBC viewers to a melody and says he won't use AI in his work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JzmuZrI

Maduro podría perder las elecciones presidenciales de Venezuela

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By Roberto Patiño from NYT En español https://ift.tt/NK8C2pd

Luis Diaz: Liverpool 'aware' of 'ongoing situation' involving forward's family in Colombia

Liverpool say they are "aware of an ongoing situation" involving the family of Luis Diaz after reports his parents have been kidnapped in Colombia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/75keKnz

Israel- Gaza war: Troops clear area 'slice by slice', but is this an invasion?

The Israeli army is focusing on northern Gaza in what is proving to be a very large military operation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tMKZypD

Sandro Tonali has 'high chance' of playing against Wolves, says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the club are in "limbo" as they await confirmation from the Italian Football Federation of Sandro Tonali's 10-month ban. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WcvQmfE

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: South Africa's Marco Jansen gets South Africa's first wicket

Marco Jansen removes Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique for nine as South Africa claim early wicket in the Cricket World Cup encounter in Chennai, India. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F4GDIvi

AI risks bio weapons but new jobs on the way - PM

Rishi Sunak warns AI could help terrorists spread fear but urges the public not to lose sleep. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lZHGLJ6

The Kids of Rutherford County, Episode 1: The Egregious Video

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By Unknown Author from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/QIYWOe7

Buses: Councils warn 'on-demand' buses under threat without more money

Councils said they could not offer a like-for-like replacement for commercial services that have faced cuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Od6bXxi

Otis is forecast to dump heavy rain but rapidly weaken.

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By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT World https://ift.tt/7aQBOXM

Inside Poland Spring’s Hidden Attack on Water Rules It Didn’t Like

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By Hiroko Tabuchi from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/Db7CSdM

‘The Headlines’ Will Return Soon

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By New York Times Audio from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/xZPqQFK

Barcelona 1-0 Athletic Bilbao: Teenager Marc Guiu scores only goal on senior debut

Marc Guiu scores the only goal 33 seconds into his senior debut to give Barcelona a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v5NsfgC

What Most American Schools Do Wrong

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By Adam Grant from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/S7M2naz

Woman in her 80s dies after Storm Babet flooding

The woman was found at a property in Chesterfield on Saturday after flooding in the area, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hDYEeKk

Watch: Boats collide in South China Sea's disputed waters

The Philippines armed forces said their video showed a Chinese vessel colliding with a Philippine ship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9eDHisf

David Bowie: Candid pictures of singer on tour go on display

A collection of behind-the-scenes images of the star by a childhood friend go on display in Deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BJKmMg3

For the Most Vulnerable Hostages, a Plea for Mercy

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By Jeffrey Gettleman and Adam Sella from NYT World https://ift.tt/3Yzwcg9

How $17.2 Million in Gold and Cash Disappeared From Toronto’s Airport

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By Ian Austen from NYT World https://ift.tt/m0UIrxf

Storm Babet: Dog walker films winds lift forest floor in Scotland

David Nugent-Malone captured the forest floor 'moving like sea' in Mugdock while walking his dog, Jake. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RVoljsU

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: David Warner hits roof with massive six off Haris Rauf

Australia opener David Warner hits the roof of the stadium in Bangalore with a massive six off Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 group stage match. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sgYM7Ra

What Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon and Ziwe Wore to Parties This Week

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By Katie Van Syckle and Melissa Guerrero from NYT Style https://ift.tt/QcbTB9W

Burt Young: Oscar-nominated Rocky actor dies aged 83

Young was nominated for an Oscar for playing Rocky's brother-in-law Paulie in the film franchise. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LopU4KX

Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne

Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IieuPC6

Captain Tom family's home spa hearing to take place

The Planning Inspectorate is set to hear arguments on the spa which is subject to a demolition order. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xroLlm3

Biden to Visit Israel, and More

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By New York Times Audio from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/aCz2DHs

New rules set out for foreign criminals and low-level offenders

Minister announces plans for low-level offenders and foreign criminals as prison spaces fill up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OF4e7BL

Hundreds of Thousands Flee Northern Gaza, and More

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By New York Times Audio from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HtGAQhf

Israel is preparing to invade Gaza with the goal of eliminating Hamas’s leadership.

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By Patrick Kingsley and Ronen Bergman from NYT World https://ift.tt/vHWhmU9

Humza Yousaf took 'panicked' call with in-laws in Gaza

The first minister's in-laws were told there was going to be an imminent strike in the region where they are trapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KkueMT5

China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere

A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QseqFn5

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/S28Jkg4

Growing Wariness of Aid to Ukraine Hangs Over Polish Election

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By Andrew Higgins from NYT World https://ift.tt/xTuE7Pl

Las mujeres que desafían ‘el deber de la belleza’ en China

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By Olivia Wang from NYT En español https://ift.tt/WyqM2ez

What to Know About the New Zealand Election

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By Natasha Frost from NYT World https://ift.tt/EZM0AuX

NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.75m

Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dCtITaz

Tensions Rise on Israel-Lebanon Border, and More

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By New York Times Audio from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/HTD5W3k

Exxon Mobil Strikes $60 Billion Deal for Shale Giant

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By Clifford Krauss from NYT Business https://ift.tt/vS2n0XU

Israel’s strikes are deadlier and more widespread than in past conflicts in Gaza.

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By Nicholas Casey from NYT World https://ift.tt/ibnoCdm

Steve Rider: Sports presenter to have surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis

The sports presenter will have surgery on Saturday and encourages other men to get checked early. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uk8Jz7K

With $1.73 Billion at Stake, Lottery Hopefuls Flock to a Lucky Store in L.A.

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By Claire Moses from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xfFLwpX

Holly Willoughby right to put family first, says Rochelle Humes

This Morning stand-in host Rochelle Humes pays tribute to Holly Willoughby following her departure. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0ulgYxz

‘Everyone Died’: How Gunmen Killed Dozens In Sderot

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/I5x0kHT

Mark Steel: Comedian has surgery for throat cancer

The Mock the Week star says he first noticed his neck seemed "much bigger than normal" when shaving. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pbnrDVA

Peace activists are among the Israelis missing and killed.

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By Roni Caryn Rabin from NYT World https://ift.tt/6bh40DI

The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bSrfuiw

Resistencia a la insulina: qué es y cómo saber si se tiene

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By Knvul Sheikh from NYT En español https://ift.tt/V4krYSd

Metro Bank, a Troubled U.K. Lender, Raises Money to Shore Up Finances

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By Michael J. de la Merced from NYT Business https://ift.tt/kbLVTi7

Stonehaven derailment: Almost £1m paid in damages

Three people died and six were hurt after a train hit a landslide south of Stonehaven in 2020. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AkyMLRm

The Israeli city of Sderot has long been on the front lines of conflict with Gaza.

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By Tiffany May from NYT World https://ift.tt/EgD8FVj

The Cost of Inaction on Immigration

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By The Editorial Board from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2JLYHmU

I Wish ____ Would Run

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By Unknown Author from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/GDLy4ur

For the U.S. and China, It Starts With Listening

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By Carla Dirlikov Canales from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/ZANmvS7

Is Kevin McCarthy’s Ouster a ‘Stress Test’ for Democracy?

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By Michelle Cottle and Vishakha Darbha from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/c2CWo0u

Meet the Plant People

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By Melissa Kirsch from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/T0xZ5Ci

Lin and Megan Russell: Michael Stone's murder convictions reviewed

Michael Stone's case is to be looked at again after Levi Bellfield reportedly confessed to the murders. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CcOYXRF

On Russian Nuclear Threat, Putin Lets Others Rattle the Saber

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By Paul Sonne and David E. Sanger from NYT World https://ift.tt/0OUHKTj

Australian man rowing across Pacific Ocean rescued after capsizing

Tom Robinson, 24, had been hoping to become the youngest person to row across the ocean. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EqCk9x6

How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sC8agdA

Chaos or Conscience? A Republican Explains His Vote to Oust McCarthy.

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By Michael Barbaro, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Olivia Natt, Summer Thomad, Shannon Lin, Rachel Quester, Paige Cowett, Lisa Chow, Brendan Klinkenberg, Marion Lozano, Will Reid and Alyssa Moxley from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/cX8Lrfw

Biden Will Continue Border Wall, and More

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By New York Times Audio from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/Xb52lU6

Strike Killed 1 in 6 of Ukraine Village’s Residents, Officials Say

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By Victoria Kim and David Guttenfelder from NYT World https://ift.tt/Pr2LAyO

She lost her career, family and freedom, and kept fighting.

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By Farnaz Fassihi from NYT World https://ift.tt/29X0An4

Who is Narges Mohammadi?

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By Farnaz Fassihi from NYT World https://ift.tt/KO5FQ0D

Shiney Row: Man bailed after suspected American bully XL attack

Police launched a murder investigation after Ian Langley, 54, was attacked and killed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PXVyt0u

How to Fix Wordy Writing

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By Chelsey Philpot from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/4QLsuIk

What Kind of Year Has It Been for Gardeners? An Aggravating One.

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By Margaret Roach from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/QGRF5vs

I Rely on the Americans With Disabilities Act, but It Needs to Be Rethought

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By Evelyn Clark from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/cwYBGiq

Giuliani’s Drinking, Long a Fraught Subject, Has Trump Prosecutors’ Attention

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By Matt Flegenheimer and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/suEfQRO

The Taste of Home in a Grain of Rice

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By Lisa M. Hamilton from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/sKchiqG

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sarah Vaughan

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By Giovanni Russonello from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/kM6PLNB

Physics Nobel Prize rewards science on a 'tiny timescale'

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JjTezXr

In the Big City, Wildlife Researchers Are on the Prowl

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By Unknown Author from NYT Science https://ift.tt/N0puyxg

Stephen Pennington: Wanted 'high-risk' child rapist is arrested

Police launched a manhunt after sex offender Stephen Pennington breached his licence conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OD1293X

Live Aid: Sir Bob Geldof talks about the new musical

Sir Bob Geldof talks to the BBC about a new musical based on the 1985 Live Aid fundraising concert. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YLtc5In

Los mosquitos son una mayor amenaza de salud con el cambio climático

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By Stephanie Nolen and Malin Fezehai from NYT En español https://ift.tt/XtvPfzm

Trailing in Polls, Conservatives Look to Unleash the ‘Real Rishi’ Sunak

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By Stephen Castle from NYT World https://ift.tt/sNtIdG6

Rouen fire: Major fire breaks out in French city

A huge fire tears through two disused buildings in the French city, with flames and smoke rising high into the sky. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eWzOAEo