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‘I cried, I cried. I had no one’: the brutal child kidnappings that shamed Belgian Congo
Over 70 years ago, thousands of mixed-race boys and girls were torn from their mothers by order of the state. This week five survivors hope a court will censure Belgium for crimes against humanity. ...The Guardian - 7h -
Solo round-the-world sailor Cole Brauer: ‘The first two weeks I cried every single day’
In an exclusive interview the first American woman to race alone and nonstop around the globe discusses her mission to break down barriers. At only 30 years old she has already conquered the world. ...The Guardian - Nov. 8 -
‘It’s a very ugly American trait’: I cried foul when basic-economy passengers grabbed premium-economy seats. The airline has finally shown me respect.
“That woman and her mother were selfish and self-interested, and believed that they were entitled to get those seats.”MarketWatch - Nov. 11 -
A moment that changed me: at seven, I saw the truth of China’s one-child policy – and felt my parents’ pain
When a classmate said she’d be allowed a brother or sister, I realised what it meant: she might die young. It was a sudden insight into tragedy and trauma. One afternoon in the spring of 1997, as ...The Guardian - 4d -
I lost my six year old son when flash floods inundated Nova Scotia - This is climate breakdown
Before the floods, I was always with my boys. Always. This is Tera’s story. Location Martock, Canada. Disaster Nova Scotia floods, 2023. Tera works with people who have physical and mental ...The Guardian - Nov. 11 -
Can I avoid disruption to my child’s education?
My ex-husband claims he can’t afford the VAT added to our children’s school feesFinancial Times - Nov. 20 -
'My cancer was found as I was about to give birth'
After a Caesarean section, Laura Hudson had to endure chemotherapy and have a mastectomy.BBC News - Nov. 14 -
‘I had one thing young people didn’t’: how Subway Takes’ Kareem Rahma got famous in his 30s
He’s hosted Tim Walz and Charli xcx on his viral webseries, but not so long ago the downtown renaissance man was just a guy with a plan. In 2019, Kareem Rahma sat down and decided to become famous. ...The Guardian - Nov. 13 -
My Traumatized Dog and I Had Trust Issues
We needed a steady presence in our lives. Enter Kevin.The New York Times - 2d -
'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling
From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.BBC News - Nov. 3 -
Trump says "I don't mind" if someone had to shoot through media
Former President Donald Trump told rally goers in Pennsylvania that he wouldn't mind if a potential assassination attempt went through the media risers.CBS News - Nov. 3 -
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Motherhood
The uncertainty before making a decision about having kids is the hardest part.The New York Times - 3d -
‘I just had to rejoice’: the brilliance and tragedy of ‘fifth Beatle’ Billy Preston
A magnetically vibrant keyboard prodigy who played on Let It Be and worked with George Harrison, Preston later lived through years of addiction. A new film aims to find ‘the dark and the light’ in ...The Guardian - 2d -
I set up my own indie label. From Brexit’s brutality to the joy of DIY music, here’s what I learned
After becoming disenchanted by pricey but middling gigs, I rediscovered the underground and became determined to champion it. But the obstacles are considerable. I’m listening right now to a record ...The Guardian - 4d -
I Haul, Therefore I Am
It is the shopping phenomenon of our times, and now it’s an Amazon store.The New York Times - 4d -
'I can one day tell my grandkids that I played Rafa': Nadal retires, with an unreachable legacy
Rafael Nadal retires on Tuesday at the Davis Cup, after more than 20 years in pro tennis -- and with a record on clay that might never be surpassed.ESPN - Nov. 19 -
I used to think Googling my symptoms kept me healthy. My mother’s death showed me I had to quit | Elle Warren
Tragedy, and an OCD diagnosis, reshaped my understanding of what I was doing – and why. When I got my first period aged 11, but not again for 18 months, I worried I might be the next Virgin Mary, ...The Guardian - Nov. 4 -
Amorim before Utd debut: I can be 'Smiling One'
Rúben Amorim has said he is happy to be the "Smiling One" as he prepares for his debut as Manchester United manager.ESPN - 6d -
'I spent 30 years as a therapist to killers - and no-one is born evil'
The 2024 Reith lecturer shares her verdict on why violent offenders are not monsters by natureBBC News - 2h -
I worked in child protection for 13 years. Aboriginal families know what’s best for our children | Debra Swan
It is not enough for the NSW child protection system to claim it has good policies; we need to see those policies implemented effectively. Our fight for our children is ongoing. I’ve fought for ...The Guardian - Nov. 13 -
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I blame the Church for my brother’s death, says Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuser's victim
John Smyth, a known child abuser in the UK, went to Zimbabwe and set up Christian holiday camps.BBC News - Nov. 14 -
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue: ‘I knew those were gunshots, and then realised Trump had stopped talking’
The broadcaster’s senior US correspondent on whether the election will bring more violence, the challenges of being blind in his job, and what he misses about the UK. Born in Norfolk in 1968, and ...The Guardian - Nov. 3 -
Vermont's GOP governor votes for Harris: 'I had to put country over party'
Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott said Tuesday that he voted for Vice President Harris, arguing he had to “put country over party.” Scott cast his ballot for the Democratic nominee on Tuesday ...The Hill - Nov. 6 -
I haven’t had sex with my husband for three years – and I’m ready to look elsewhere
It’s not that I want anyone else, but I just can’t wait. I really miss the fabulous sex life we used to have together. I have been married for 31 years . I love my husband and I know he is ...The Guardian - Nov. 6 -
‘I had two kids and didn’t know what an orgasm was’: the Costa Rican film giving grandmothers a voice
Costa Rican director Antonella Sudasassi Furniss explains why her docu-fiction about the sexual lives of an earlier generation of women is also a story for today . ‘Women are always burning ...The Guardian - Nov. 6 -
Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny on crafting hits with Joni Mitchell and David Bowie: ‘I had to keep telling myself it was real’
The virtuoso jazz guitarist has worked with a string of legends, winning 20 Grammys in the process. He speaks on his beginnings as a jazz trumpeter, and still striving to improve at 70. Pat Metheny ...The Guardian - Nov. 8 -
‘I had to fight the flames burning down my own house’ – This is climate breakdown
I was part of the firefighting group. Then the fire overtook us. This is Panagiotis’ story. Location Penteli, Greece. Disaster Attica Wildfires, 2024. Panagiotis, a student and volunteer ...The Guardian - Nov. 14 -
Rufus Wainwright: ‘I had a great party trick, but it once blew up in my face’
The singer-songwriter on his most memorable fan, his love of Chappell Roan, and his close friend and nemesis Jake Shears. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email If you could have a ...The Guardian - Nov. 23 -
‘I had no idea being a social drinker would damage my liver by 31’
BBC journalist Hazel Martin was told she had liver fibrosis and must go teetotal or she could die.BBC News - 6d -
I had good intentions, says Letby safeguarding boss who failed to raise concerns
Former director of nursing Alison Kelly acknowledges she "didn’t get everything right at the time".BBC News - 5d -
How I Discovered I Was Stolen at Birth
There could have been as many 50,000 babies trafficked out of Chile between the 1950s and the 1990s.The New York Times - Nov. 7 -
'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'
Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.BBC News - Nov. 10
