Celebrate: we have waited so long for this routing of the Tories. An unbearably rare moment of pure political joy | Polly Toynbee
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World - Financial Times
Cleverly overtakes Jenrick in Tory leadership poll
Contest to succeed Sunak blown open as Conservative MPs prepare to whittle down candidates56 minutes ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
‘This money is not bringing me a lot of happiness’: My husband and I have $7 million, but our kids are trouble. Should we cut them off?
“His son and his wife are not good to us. We rarely see them and they never offer to help us with anything.”2 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Barcelona score 8 2nd-half goals in Liga F rout
Barcelona Femení roared back from a 1-0 deficit at half-time to hammer Madrid CFF 8-1 in Liga F and maintain their 100% record at the start of the season.9 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Fresh off bye, Guardians pounce in Game 1 rout
The Guardians made sure they didn't "just go through the motions" during their five-day layoff, and it showed as they scored five in the first inning and beat the Tigers 7-0 in Game 1.12 hours ago - MLB -
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We married for £100 with 99 other couples - we felt like celebrities
To mark a centenary of ceremonies Old Marylebone Town Hall married 100 couples for £100.13 hours ago -
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Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut
Footage shows a fireball rising above Lebanon's capital overnight following another strike on the city.15 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Pete Alonso Got His Moment. So Did the Broadcaster Who Called His Home Run.
The Mets radio announcer Howie Rose received a standing ovation from the team on the plane after a stunning Wild Card series victory.15 hours ago -
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'Huge moment' as Bollywood music comes to Strictly
Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez dance to Bole Chudiyan from 2001 film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.17 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Florida Republican: Helene victims 'don't have time' for politics
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said Hurricane Helene victims “don’t have time” for politics but are in need of support in rebuilding damaged communities in a Saturday appearance on NewsNation. “North ...18 hours ago - Florida -
World - The Guardian
The moment I knew: we were rehearsing a difficult dance move – and I caught her head before she hit the floor
After a long-distance relationship, dancers Piran Scott and Naiara were finally paired in a duet – and experienced a profound connection. Find more stories from The moment I knew series here ...18 hours ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
A Texas execution is renewing calls for clemency. It's rarely granted
Texas rarely grants clemency for death row inmates, but that's not stopping a group of bipartisan lawmakers from showing their support for a man scheduled to be executed in OctoberYesterday -
World - The Guardian
‘They have him by the balls’: senior Tories warn Robert Jenrick will be at mercy of ‘Braverman right’ as leader
Party figures say frontrunner will be brought down by the right if he tries to move to more moderate ground. Robert Jenrick will be toppled by the Tory party’s right wing should he attempt to pivot ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
The joy of micro-managing my food cupboard – the Edith Pritchett cartoon
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World - Financial Times
Leadership contests are what the Tory party does best
At this stage in the cycle, the Conservatives don’t want to be normal, they want to be themselvesYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Joy Behar slams Melania Trump over abortion remarks: 'It's a big scam'
“The View” co-host Joy Behar said Thursday she doesn’t buy Melania Trump’s pro-choice stance, which the former First Lady touted this week in promotions for her new memoir. "Sixty-two percent of ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Biden makes rare White House briefing appearance
President Biden took some questions at the White House press briefing during a rare appearance to tout the latest jobs report that exceeded economists' expectations. Biden also weighed in on his ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Amazon’s Fire Tablets, Tested, So You Don’t Have To (2024)
Whether you need a travel-friendly slate or something affordable for the kids, we tested every model to find the right one for every occasion.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
‘Let’s be more normal’ – and rival Tory strategies
Plus, Starmer kicks off UK-EU reset in BrusselsYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Jennings dismisses Bruce Springsteen Harris endorsement: 'We have Hulk Hogan'
CNN pundit Scott Jennings dismissed Bruce Springsteen's recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. "I can't think of anything I care about less than some moron celebrity ... we've got Hulk ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Passport processing wait times drop again
U.S. passport processing time has been reduced by two weeks at most, the State Department announced Thursday. The Bureau of Consular Affairs said wait times for both online and paper applications ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Former Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg: ‘So far, we have called Putin’s bluff’
The Norwegian politician on his decade as a KGB contact, crossing Russia’s red lines — and what comes next for Ukraine2 days ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
The week: Middle East, Tory conference & assisted dying
Adam, Chris and Alex wrap up the week2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
In Gaza, we have one question for the rest of the world: aren’t we human, just like you? | A voice from Gaza
Every night we huddle together and pray our building doesn’t collapse over us. Who will stop this war – and give us a future?. The writer is a 24-year-old woman who has lived in Gaza all her ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Chagos Islands, British treatment and Tory rivalries
Conservative leadership hopefuls attack Labour and clash over decision, though there is a historical irony in all this2 days ago -
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World - Financial Times
Why are the British so reluctant to invest?
Millions of people have five-figure sums sitting in cash, in spite of inflation’s corrosive effects2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
We may have passed peak obesity
Weight loss drugs appear to be having an effect at the population level2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Wet and wonderful: discovering the joys of rainy season in Trinidad
Most tourists stay away but, taking her inspiration from locals, Susan Elderkin learns to embrace the deluge2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Moment giant explosions seen near Beirut airport
Footage appears to show the blasts close to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
California officials, tribal leaders celebrate the removal of long-disputed Klamath dams
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday announced the completion of final efforts to remove the state's massive and controversial Klamath dams. The elimination of these barricades — the ...2 days ago - California -
Sports - ESPN
New NFL kickoff rules: Have they increased return rates and player safety so far?
Here's what we've learned after seeing the dramatic new special teams rules in action for a month.2 days ago - NFL -
World - The Guardian
Chagos Islanders have fought a long and determined campaign for right to return
Hopes occasionally soared only to be dashed as legal challenges came and went until a critical judgment in 2019. The view from the decaying jetty on the atoll of Peros Banhos takes in a vast lagoon ...2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Broncos out to snap 8-game losing streak to Raiders who have long overcome distractions vs. Denver
The Las Vegas Raiders may be dealing with Davante Adams' situation but they've gotten pretty good at dealing with drama and still beating the Denver Broncos over the last few seasons3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Tories challenge other Labour ministers to follow Keir Starmer in paying back donations – UK politics live
The prime minister said he’d paid back £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality, including Taylor Swift tickets and his wife’s rented clothing. In its the news release about the agreement to return ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Why do so many LGBTQ+ people still have to snatch moments of affection when we know others aren’t looking? | Sophie Wilkinson
When less than half of us feel safe holding our partner’s hand in public, true equality is still out of reach. You can’t move for representations of LGBTQ+ people now, apparently. There are many of ...3 days ago -
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Genetic screening of 100,000 newborns for rare diseases begins
The new study uses genome sequencing to detect more diseases earlier, when they can still be treated.3 days ago