A chilling nonfiction thriller about nuclear war is up for the UK's Baillie Gifford book prize
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A chilling nonfiction thriller about nuclear war is up for the UK's Baillie Gifford book prize
A chilling, thriller-like account of how a nuclear war might unfold and books by two award-winning novelists are among finalists for Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize10 minutes ago -
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UK-linked firms suspected of busting Russia sanctions
The government is investigating 37 companies - but has yet to hand out any fines, the BBC discovers.1 hour ago - Russia -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Iran warns of potential change in nuclear doctrine if Israel strikes facilities
Also in today’s newsletter, Taiwan’s president calls on China to maintain peace, and South Korean author wins Nobel literature prize3 hours ago - Iran -
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Book excerpt: "War" by Bob Woodward
The veteran Washington Post reporter's latest book delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House to examine Russia's war against Ukraine, and Israel's conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah.4 hours ago -
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USWNT's Crystal Dunn opens up about being a Black woman in soccer: Olympian says USA journey 'wasn't easy'
Dunn was feted in New York by Black Players for Change, an organization of MLS players5 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Iran warns of potential change in nuclear doctrine if Israel targets facilities
Senior adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says any attack could ‘have an impact’ on Tehran’s calculations5 hours ago - Iran -
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A chilling nonfiction thriller about nuclear war is up for the UK's Baillie Gifford book prize
A chilling, thriller-like account of how a nuclear war might unfold and two award-winning novelists are among finalists for Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
A path toward a nuclear off-ramp with Iran
The U.S. aim should be both to tame Iran's nuclear ambitions and arrest the prospects of further conflict escalation in the region.7 hours ago - Iran -
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Trump and his allies are whipping up a whirlwind of lies about the hurricanes | Sidney Blumenthal
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Nobel Prize in literature is awarded to South Korean author Han Kang
The Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to the South Korean author Han Kang for what the Nobel committee called her “intense poetic prose.”9 hours ago -
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Cage The Elephant's Matt Shultz opens up about his psychosis and healing through music
Rock band Cage the Elephant recently celebrated one billion Spotify streams for "Cigarette Daydreams" and wrapped their largest tour to date, including a sold-out Madison Square Garden show. In an ...10 hours ago -
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NATO will start an annual nuclear exercise as Russia threatens Ukraine's Western backers
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance will hold its annual nuclear exercise next week12 hours ago - Ukraine -
Business - Financial Times
Five takeaways from UK employment rights bill
Labour meets manifesto pledge to release package within 100 days of taking office but leaves big decisions for later13 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Amazon criticised as Tommy Robinson book tops bestseller chart
Campaign group says site is platforming far-right activist by stocking book, which reached No 1 this week. Amazon has been accused of funnelling “thousands of pounds into the pockets of Britain’s ...14 hours ago - Amazon -
World - The Guardian
Will the UK ‘give up’ Gibraltar next? In Spain, we’re more worried about Brexit’s absurdities | María Ramírez
Ignore warnings of the Rock following the Chagos Islands – new border checks are more of a threat to livelihoods in the territory and beyond. A few hours after the British government announced that ...19 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Germany’s ‘deplorable’ divide on the Ukraine war
CDU politician accuses Olaf Scholz of a failure of leadership21 hours ago - Ukraine -
World - Financial Times
Middle East wars cast dark shadow over Nobel Peace Prize
UN agency for Palestinians among nominees 30 years after prize handed to architects of Oslo Accords21 hours ago -
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Book Review: ‘War,’ by Bob Woodward
Bob Woodward doesn’t know which story he wants to tell in his latest presidential chronicle.23 hours ago -
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Biden says he won't support an Israeli attack on Iran nuclear facilities, oil installations
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone on Wednesday, according to the White House, after Israel promised a retaliatory attack on Iran. President Biden ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Why Milton is already a hurricane for the record books
While it's still hours away from making landfall and has yet to cause any damage, Hurricane Milton is already rewriting the record books, officials said.Yesterday -
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Eagles open up about Devin White release, what it means for rookie LB going forward
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Book reveals details about relationship between Trump and Putin
In the book "War," veteran journalist Bob Woodward cites a Trump aide that says there were as many as seven phone calls between former President Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin in ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
The Switch Up Election Series — What polls say about Black voters ahead of November
Kristin Powell is the principal of the Black Futures Lab, an organization working to build political power through civic engagement. Powell sat down with The Hill's The Switch Up just days after ...Yesterday -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
Fran Lebowitz and John Waters Welcome Back Peter Hujar’s ‘Portraits in Life and Death’
John Waters, Fran Lebowitz and other friends of the photographer, who died in 1987, remember an artist impatient for the recognition he’s only recently begun to receive.2 days ago