'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'

World - Yahoo News - 9 hours ago

The Papers: 'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'

Thursday's papers are led by Liam Payne's funeral and Ukraine firing UK-supplied missiles into Russia.

Commonwealth leaders to defy UK by putting slavery reparations on summit agenda

Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.

Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Patriot by Alexei Navalny review – the man who dared to defy Putin

This remarkable memoir by the bold and fearless Russian opposition leader describes an extraordinary life, from a childhood in the shadow of Chornobyl to surviving a novichok attack and his final ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Liam Payne's body to be flown back to the UK

The musician's body is returned to his family, three weeks after his tragic death in Argentina.

Inside the big summit where Putin hopes to defy western pressure on Ukraine war

As President Vladimir Putin tries reposition himself as an international ambassador at the BRICS summit in Russia, his war with Ukraine looms over it.

Letters to Sports: A fond farewell to John Robinson

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on the passing of John Robinson, the Rams and Chargers, plus USC and UCLA football.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Nadal's career over after Spain's Davis Cup defeat

Rafael Nadal's illustrious career is over after his Spain team were beaten by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.

New Zealand airport puts three-minute cap on farewell hugs

A New Zealand airport is capping the time people can spend hugging goodbye in the car drop-off zone. CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil has more.

Scotland's islanders bid fond farewell to much-loved ship

Memories of a much-loved CalMac ship now retired after 39 years of service off Scotland's west coast.

Rafael Nadal’s career ends with Spain’s Davis Cup finals defeat by Netherlands

Alcaraz and Granollers beaten 2-0 in decisive doubles tie Nadal defeated by Botic van de Zandschulp in singles As the Spanish national anthem rang out for what would be the final time in his ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

'Just a kid who followed their dreams' - Emotional Nadal bids farewell

Rafael Nadal says he would like to be remembered as "a kid who followed their dreams" as the tennis great says a poignant farewell to the sport.

3 arrested in death of Liam Payne

Argentinian investigators have arrested three people in connection with the death of former One Direction bandmember Liam Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last month. An autopsy ...

Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral

The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.

One Direction bandmates arrive to mourn Liam Payne at star's funeral

One Direction star Liam Payne’s funeral was held Wednesday after he died falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires.

Liam Payne’s Former One Direction Bandmates Attend His Funeral in England

The One Direction singer died at 31 last month after a fall from a balcony.

Top stories - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

Hermès defies luxury gloom with strong sales

Paris house posts solid growth in contrast to rivals Kering and LVMH

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Vindictus Defying Fate Official Trailer | Next On Event

Today, NEXON Korea hosted their ‘Next On’ media event and showcased a new trailer for Vindictus Defying Fate.

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Prada's Miu Miu Continues to Defy Luxury Slowdown

Prada posted an increase in revenue, buoyed by the popularity of its Miu Miu brand, and continues to buck a downturn in demand for high-end goods that is particularly acute in China.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30