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‘We can live or die, but we are going to the UK’: the Calais refugees clinging desperately to a dream
Seventy-five people have died or gone missing trying to cross the Channel in small boats this year. What keeps them coming, despite the ever harsher attempts to deter them?. As you look down on a ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
'We are dying every moment' - the Afghans risking their lives to reach UK
Afghans and a people smuggler tell the BBC about the treacherous route they take to try to get out.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
‘Every night we only hoped to survive’: Sudanese refugees’ search for safety
Refugees who escaped Sudan’s civil war and fled to Ethiopia have found themselves on the run from another conflict. Abdullah*, a Sudanese English teacher from Khartoum, had never imagined that ...World - The Guardian - November 21 -
We will be living in Trumpland for decades
The protectionism that Trump brought back into fashion now has a momentum of its ownWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
Ramaswamy: 'We want to go in and slash and burn that bureaucracy'
Vivek Ramaswamy, who landed a role alongside tech billionaire Elon Musk in President-elect Trump’s incoming administration as heads of the new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Europe must build resilience against Trump’s America – and welcome those desperate to flee it | Alexander Hurst
From capitalising on a transatlantic brain drain to regulating US social media giants, it’s time for the continent to stand up for itself. I am resisting the temptation to write a lamentation of ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
‘We want to show we can stand with someone who votes differently’
Democrat and Republican pairings hit the polls in a divided AmericaWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
The US has lost faith in the American dream. Is this the end of the country as we know it?
The Republican’s second presidential term heralds a more inward-looking US where resentment has replaced idealism and nobody wins without someone else losing. A dozen years ago – an eternity in ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
How we met: ‘She made my travel dreams come true’
Nancy, 69, and Barbara, 58, met over a hotel breakfast in Munich in 2022. Despite being from different continents, they clicked instantly and have travelled together ever since. After retiring from ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Reeves hints UK will urge Trump not to raise tariffs as economists fear his policies will cut growth – UK politics live
Chancellor says UK’s trading relationship with US is ‘absolutely crucial’ and promises not to be a ‘passive actor’. Another Labour politician who has criticised Donald Trump strongly in the past ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
‘We live in a climate of fear’: graphic novelist’s Elon Musk book can’t find UK or US publisher
Darryl Cunningham blames fear of ‘legal consequences’ for reluctance to take on book, now only available in French. A biography by a British graphic novelist of Elon Musk is struggling to find an ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
This Is Who We Are Now
The morning after the apocalypse.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Our son lived in our basement ‘finding himself.’ We give him an allowance — and now he lives off gig work in a studio with his girlfriend. What can we do?
“He isn’t interested in further formal education.”Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
We want to retire to a fun lake house, but we also want city amenities. Our budget is $450,000. Where should we go?
Looking for ideas on the best place for you to retire? Email HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.comBusiness - MarketWatch - November 2 -
‘If We Care About Justice in America, There’s Going to Be a Lot of Work to Do’
Two Opinion writers consider a second term for Donald Trump.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Ocasio-Cortez not going to 'sugarcoat what we are all about to collectively experience'
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) reviewed the potential adverse impact of the 2024 election and highlighted freedoms that could be threatened by President-elect Trump’s win in a social ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
'We begged him not to go': Family's tribute to British man killed in Ukraine
Callum Tindal-Draper's mother and father said they are very proud of their son.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Career we go: a look at footballers who played here, there and everywhere
From a nightmare spell in Moldova to drawing in blank in Houston, some players enjoyed a unique professional life. Rohan Ricketts started out with Arsenal in 2001 and ended up playing in more ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Biden issues final heartfelt Thanksgiving message as president: 'We keep going'
President Biden issued his final Thanksgiving Day message as president Thursday, sharing his gratitude for his supporters. "With hearts full of gratitude: Happy Thanksgiving, America," Biden wrote ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
When we see others in distress we can suffer too. How do we heal from this collective trauma? | Sara Mussa
The more we identify with those suffering, the more vicarious trauma we may feel. But we can recover and even grow from this experience. The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
We can prepare for hurricanes, heatwaves and flooding – but only if we are bold at Cop29 | Ban Ki-moon
The right funding now can protect the frontlines of the climate crisis from the worst effects of extreme weather events. As we approach Cop29 in Baku, world leaders are due to set a new climate ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
We can still have progress under Trump. We just need to focus on our mission | Aaron Glantz
As an investigative reporter, I was able to push for change under a Donald Trump presidency. That can be true for all of us. Sign up for Fighting Back: a pop-up newsletter on defending democracy ...World - The Guardian - November 22 -
We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer
The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - November 18 -
We got the UK Government to finally release the document underpinning quantitative easing
The Deed of Indemnity is published at lastWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
So, who’s going to win? — What we know going into the final weekend of the presidential race
The presidential election is coming down to the wire with polls showing a historically close race. Never before have so many states been so close in the polls. As of Friday evening, neither ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
‘We Live in Time’ Inspires a Thousand Crying Selfies
After seeing “We Live in Time,” social media users filmed themselves sobbing, creating a loop of people seeking an emotional release and then sharing it with the world.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31