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Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ancestral links to slavery
Justin Welby says ancestor owned enslaved people in Jamaica and was paid compensation upon abolition. Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, has revealed that his ancestor owned enslaved ...4 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Israel Expands Lebanon Campaign With Strikes on Banks It Links to Hezbollah
Its air force hit branches of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a U.S.-sanctioned bank that the Israeli military says is central to Hezbollah’s economic functioning.Yesterday - Israel -
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What is the Hezbollah-linked financial institution Israel is targeting in Lebanon?
The Israeli military has carried out a wave of airstrikes targeting branches of a financial institution affiliated with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, saying the quasi-banking system is being used to fund ...7 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Israel strikes Hizbollah-linked lender in Lebanon
Attacks target militant group’s economic ‘system and strongholds’ particularly those of al-Qard al-Hassan12 hours ago - Israel -
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Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon hit branches of Hezbollah-linked bank
Strikes targeted Al-Qard Al-Hassan buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, south Lebanon and the Bekaa valley. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on ...14 hours ago - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
Lynton Crosby consultancy linked to alleged document forgery in Deripaska case
Revelations pile further pressure on business intelligence arm of CT Group which has sought to expand its business23 hours ago -
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'Wonderful message of hope' - Chris Hoy praised as he reveals terminal cancer
Sir Chris Hoy has received well-wishes after revealing his cancer diagnosis is terminal.Yesterday -
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals he had heart procedure
The TV presenter says he had a stent fitted after being taken to hospital in an ambulance.2 days ago -
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UK will not apologise for role in slavery at Commonwealth summit, No 10 says
News that no symbolic apology or reparations are planned could put Starmer on collision course with other nations. The UK government will not apologise over Britain’s role in the transatlantic ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip
Climate-related disasters are destroying precious records. At next week’s Commonwealth summit, King Charles can show his support for their protection. Quacou, Hankey, Cuffee, Fatima, Fanny Ibo and ...2 days ago -
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Trent Alexander-Arnold not distracted by Real Madrid links, insists Arne Slot
Slot: ‘These players are used to links with top clubs’ Liverpool full-back can speak to foreign clubs in January Arne Slot has insisted Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be unsettled or distracted ...3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
U.S. Indicts 2 Linked to Oct. 7 Cyberattack on Israeli Warning System
The Justice Department has accused two Sudanese brothers of cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure as well as preventing possibly lifesaving alerts from reaching Israelis as the Hamas attack unfolded.3 days ago - Israel -
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No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit
No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Modern slavery backlog could be eradicated in two years, says government
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips aims to clear a backlog of more than 23,000 cases.3 days ago -
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Home Office hires 200 staff to clear huge backlog of UK modern slavery cases
More than 23,000 files were left open by the last government, says minister, with delays of up to four years in assigning victim status. The Home Office has recruited 200 staff to clear a backlog ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Flooding in central France submerges rail and road links
Torrential rains and flooding have submerged roads and railways in central France, disrupting transportation in the region4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
US charges former Indian spy allegedly linked to foiled murder plot
Justice department says Vikash Yadav, who remains at large, planned to murder a Sikh separatist in New York. The United States has charged a former Indian intelligence officer who allegedly ...4 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Dune: Prophecy Trailer Reveals The Sisterhood's Greatest Enemy
HBO's upcoming Dune prequel series, Dune: Prophecy , is set 10,000 years before the events of the films . The show will revolve around the Sisterhood that grew in power over time to become the ...4 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Remedy's Control Multiplayer Game Revealed As FBC Firebreak
It was revealed a few years ago that Remedy's New Weird award-winner, 2019's Control , is getting a multiplayer spin-off (codenamed Condor) in addition to a true sequel. Today, during the Xbox ...4 days ago -
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Photo contest reveals strange beauty of the microscopic world
Each year, rigorous science and dazzling artistry meet in Nikon's "Small World" photomicrography competition. See the 2024 winners and highlights.4 days ago -
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Assisted dying bill is dangerous, says Archbishop of Canterbury
His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.5 days ago -
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Mbappé shocked by being linked to Swedish rape inquiry, says lawyer
France's football captain has called the media reports "fake news" and his lawyers say he is stunned.5 days ago -
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Mass bird deaths in botulism outbreak are linked to climate crisis
More than 94,000 birds have died at Tule Lake wildlife refuge in northern California, its worst recorded epidemic. An ongoing outbreak of botulism, a bacterial illness that causes muscle paralysis, ...5 days ago - Climate -
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Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims
Peers say protections have been undermined by three immigration acts passed by the previous government. Labour should restore protections for victims of modern slavery, which have been undermined ...5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
The Indian gang Canada claims is linked to a high-profile murder
Lawrence Bishnoi, 31, is accused in India of plotting extortion, killings and other crimes from behind bars6 days ago -
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BBC Women's Footballer of the Year nominees revealed
Vote now for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024, with the winner announced on 26 November.6 days ago -
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Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader
Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, on Monday, linking them to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader and alleging a broader effort to target Indian dissidents in ...October 15 - India -
Sports - The New York Times
A Tennis Trick-Shot Maestro Reveals His Secrets
Pablo Cuevas, who retired recently, could pull off the spectacular like few others.October 14 -
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Disney TRON Catalyst Reveal Trailer
The Arq Grid stands on the brink of collapse. Wield your Identity Disc, pilot your Light Cycle, and harness the power of the Glitch loop. TRON: Catalyst from Bithell Games combines electrifying ...October 14 -
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Europe’s medical schools to give more training on diseases linked to climate crisis
New climate network will teach trainee doctors more about heatstroke, dengue and malaria and role of global warming in health. Mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria will become a ...October 14 - Climate -
Business - The New York Times
Fisher-Price Recalls ‘Snuga Swings’ Linked to Five Infant Deaths
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall, which one of its commissioners said was “doomed to fail.”October 13