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‘England is hope’: some say they will try again – despite Channel deaths
Attempt to cross via overcrowded dinghy from Wimereux aborted after engine stalls and five people drown. They could have been on a school trip. Fifty teenagers from Vietnam, dressed for the biting cold in puffer jackets, smart trainers and woolly ...The Guardian - World -
Bank of England policymaker warns against cutting rates too soon
Pound rises against dollar as chief economist Huw Pill sets a different tone from deputy governorFinancial Times - Business -
Lenders flying blind on private equity risk, Bank of England warns
Regulator says sector needs a consolidated view to avoid a repeat of Archegos fiascoFinancial Times - Business -
Serious violence down sharply in England and Wales
Figures for 2023 show the level of violence at its lowest since the Covid lockdowns of 2020.BBC News - Top stories -
'Pivotal' talks on UN plastic pollution treaty to begin in Ottawa
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Thousands of Israelis protest for hostage release and new elections
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Tens of thousands evacuated from massive China floods
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Massive Floods Force Tens of Thousands to Evacuate in China
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Thousands Are Eligible for Tax Refunds From 2020
The I.R.S. estimates that 940,000 people who didn’t file their returns for that year are due back money. The deadline for filing to get it is May 17.The New York Times - Business -
Prosecution: Trump hush money was 'pure election fraud'
But the defence says the former president committed no crimes and calls star witness an admitted liar.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Prosecution: Trump hush money was 'pure election fraud'
But the defence says the former president committed no crimes and calls star witness an admitted liar.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
The First Prosecution of a President Was Laid Out in Court
Also, pro-Palestinian protests disrupt top college campuses. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.The New York Times - Top stories -
Trump prosecution wants these 10 posts removed
Prosecutors with the Manhattan district attorney's office say former President Trump has violated a gag order 10 times since it was imposed April 1. The order bars him from attacking witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and the judge's family in ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Top stories -
"The Covenant of Water" author Abraham Verghese
He teaches medical students about the importance of bedside manner, but he has another calling, as author of the New York Times bestselling novel "The Covenant of Water," a multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy.CBS News - Entertainment -
Free childcare plan risks lowering standards in England, says watchdog
National Audit Office warns rising demand and ‘influx of inexperienced’ staff could compromise qualityFinancial Times - World -
Free childcare plan risks lowering standards in England, says watchdog
National Audit Office warns rising demand and ‘influx of inexperienced’ staff could compromise qualityFinancial Times - Business -
Ethnic minorities in England ‘need more GP visits’ before cancer diagnosis
One in five people on average need at least three interactions – but for ethnic minorities figure rises to one in three . Ethnic minorities and young people require more visits than other people to the GP before being diagnosed with cancer, ...The Guardian - World -
Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
‘Where can you hide from pollution?’: cancer rises 30% in Beirut as diesel generators poison city
Lebanon’s economy and electricity system are broken and much power is now generated locally, with devastating effects on air quality and health. Smog hangs over Beirut most days, a brownish cloud that darkens the city’s skyline of minarets and ...The Guardian - World -
A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution
Hong Kong has passed a legislation to stop the sale and distribution of Styrofoam products and single-use plastic cutlery as a way to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the cityABC News - World -
World must come together to tackle plastic pollution, says chair of UN talks
Ecuadorian ambassador to the UK is hopeful impasse can be overcome at treaty negotiations in Ottawa. As UN talks begin to agree the first global treaty to reduce soaring plastic waste, the chair of the meetings has said he is confident countries ...The Guardian - World -
More than one-third of people in the US exposed to harmful air pollution – report
American Lung Association’s State of the Air report states nearly 131 million people are exposed to ozone and particle pollution. Nearly four in 10 people in the US are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution, a new report has found. Four of ...The Guardian - World -
Thousands of Israelis join anti-government protests calling for new elections
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Tens of thousands protest against Canary Islands’ ‘unsustainable’ tourism model
Organisers say 50,000 turn out to call for limit on tourist numbers, saying model makes life unaffordable and puts strain on resources. Tens of thousands of people are protesting across the Canary Islands to call for an urgent rethink of the ...The Guardian - World -
Indonesia volcano: thousands evacuated amid spreading ash and tsunami fears
More than 11,000 people told to leave their homes after Mount Ruang erupted at least three times since Friday afternoon. More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island were evacuated on Friday due to the ...The Guardian - World - Indonesia -
Tens of thousands of Colombians protest against the leftist president's reform agenda
Thousands of Colombians have taken to the streets in the latest rebuke of leftist President Gustavo Petro’s reform agendaABC News - World -
Thousands of flights to and from Europe affected by suspected Russian jamming
About 46,000 aircraft have logged GPS problems over Baltic Sea since August, says report. Flights in and out of Britain are among thousands that have been affected by suspected Russian jamming of GPS systems.. More than 2,300 Ryanair flights have ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Meet "Toy Man," a humble humanitarian who's brought joy to thousands of kids
His donations over the years have been funded entirely by his personal savings, including money he invested from his earnings in the stock market.CBS News - Top stories -
Russia Is Jamming Airplane GPS For Thousands Of Flights Across Europe
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Grindr sold HIV status of “potentially thousands” of users to advertisers, lawsuit says
Hundreds of people who use Grindr — a dating and social networking app for the gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community — have filed a lawsuit claiming the company monetized sensitive information such as HIV status without users' consent. In ...The Hill - Politics -
Former British spy in IRA who allegedly admitted murder will not be prosecuted
Exclusive: Ex-double agent allegedly admitted to murder during training presentations to members of the security services. Victims’ families have reacted with anger after it emerged that a former British double agent in the IRA who allegedly ...The Guardian - World -
Tracing the Trail of Hush-Money Deals That Led to Trump’s Prosecution
Before Stormy Daniels, Donald J. Trump and his allies paid to keep other stories buried as he ran for the presidency.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
DA alleges Trump led scheme to bury 'porn star payoff'
Opening statements are set to begin this morning. Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to testify for the prosecution.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump trial: David Pecker describes secret catch-and-kill arrangement
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump hush-money trial: prosecution calls David Pecker as first witness
David Pecker was a key Trump ally who served as the CEO of American Media Inc, the publisher of the National Enquirer. Who are the key players in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial?Prosecutors’ key arguments in criminal caseDonald Trump is walking ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Prosecution, defense paint competing visions of Trump as trial begins
In opening statements in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, the prosecution accused the former president of a criminal conspiracy to cover up a hush money payment to an adult film star, while the defense said there was nothing illegal ...NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Heavy Rains and Potential Flooding in Guangdong, China, Force Evacuations
Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.The New York Times - World -
Book excerpt: "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese
The multi-generational tale of a family in India experiencing love and tragedy was a New York Times bestseller, and an Oprah's Book Club pick.CBS News - Entertainment -
Larger properties drive UK asking prices to near-record high
Rightmove data comes against a backdrop of recent volatility in mortgage marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom