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The New York Times - Business
Backlash Erupts Over Europe’s Anti-Deforestation Law
Leaders around the world are asking the European Union to delay rules that would require companies to police their global supply chains.37 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
Georgian trans model murdered after parliament passes ‘anti-LGBTQ+’ law
Tributes paid to Kesaria Abramidze, as ruling party and allies are accused of state campaign against minorities. A well-known Georgian transgender model has been murdered, local officials said, a ...40 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
GOP lawmakers from Nebraska urge state to flip to winner-take-all electoral system
Republican members of Congress from Nebraska in a Wednesday letter called on their state to apportion all of its five electoral votes to the popular vote winner of the presidential election in the ...46 minutes ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Boy's Stabbing Death in China Brings Anti-Japan Sentiment to Surface
The attack on the 10-year-old boy was the second such incident in months amid a social-media campaign that has stirred up anti-Japan sentiment in China.59 minutes ago - China -
ESPN - Sports
British player arrested for alleged drug smuggling
British footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged in connection with trying to smuggle cannabis worth £600,000 ($800,000) through a British airport.1 hour ago -
Wired - Tech
Anti-Immigrant Election Deniers Have Turned Their Online Following Into an Army of Activists
A coordinated effort called “National Only Citizens Vote” has been rolled out this week by a coalition of people pushing conspiracy theories about immigrants voting in the November election.6 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Dissecting Trump's history of anti-immigrant rhetoric
Railing against undocumented immigration has been a consistent feature of Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns, going back to his very first one.6 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
British MPs and international organisations hacked on X
World Health Organization and Great British Menu among accounts that posted ‘this is a hacked account’. British politicians and international organisations have had their accounts on X hacked on ...17 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Pager Attacks in Lebanon Puncture Hezbollah’s Image as Powerful Anti-Israel Force
Two series of coordinated attacks targeting the group’s wireless devices caused thousands of injuries, piercing the group’s rank and file and raising questions about how it will respond.18 hours ago - Israel -
CNBC - Business
Here's what changed in the new Fed statement
Here's how the central bank's policy statement changed for its September rate decision.20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Risky coastal development expanding in face of climate change Decades of development ...21 hours ago - Climate -
Inc. - Business
Prosecutors Urge Leniency for FTX's Ellison, Citing Cooperation in Fraud Case
Sam Bankman-Fried's former girlfriend provided key testimony in the massive cryptocurrency fraud case.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
British activist denied bail after years in Indian jail without trial
Jagtar Singh Johal is being arbitrarily detained and targeted for his human rights activism, say campaigners. Delhi’s high court has denied bail to the British activist Jagtar Singh Johal, who has ...23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza urges more efforts to free political prisoners
Russian political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza called it “a miracle” that he was freed from a Russian prison in an unprecedented prisoner exchange this summer, and said it should encourage ongoing ...Yesterday - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
Anti-Trumpers continue to court trouble with incendiary rhetoric
Democrats have been quick to blame Republican rhetoric for threats of violence against immigrant communities, despite not knowing the specifics of the situation.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
British Steel reveals losses deepened eightfold
Concerns mount about future of Chinese-owned company that employs thousands in UKYesterday -
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BBC News - Top stories
Rwanda plan was un-British, says ex-PM John Major
The former Tory leader criticises the previous government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.Yesterday -
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The New York Times - Top stories
Derek Boshier, British Pop Artist and Bowie Collaborator, Dies at 87
Starting in the early 1960s, he set himself apart from his contemporaries with paintings that critiqued the cultural dominance of the United States.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Musk Vows Legal Action After FAA Urges Fines Against SpaceX
The rocket company’s CEO accuses the Federal Aviation Administration of “regulatory overreach” after the agency alleges the company violated launch regulations.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
The Guardian - World
British-made Netflix shows most popular on platform so far in 2024
Fool Me Once, Baby Reindeer, Bridgerton and The Gentleman attracted combined 360m views in first six months, says CEO. Netflix has revealed that British-made shows have proved to be the most ...Yesterday - Netflix -
ABC News - World
Georgian parliament approves anti-LGBTQ legislation, echoing measures in Russia
Georgia’s parliament has approved draft legislation curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, echoing laws adopted in neighboring Russia2 days ago - Russia -
The Hill - Politics
12 Democrats urge quick approval for new gas exports for Ukraine
A dozen Democrats are urging the Biden administration to quickly approve new projects that can ship natural gas to Ukraine and other countries in Eastern Europe. In a new letter sent Friday but ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
ABC News - World
US court upholds British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking conviction
A U.S. court on Tuesday upheld disgraced British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction on sex trafficking charges for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein abuse underage girls2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Corporate greed doesn’t need a boost from ‘anti-ESG’ politicians
Republicans are attempting to demonize environmental, social and governance practices in investing.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Instagram rolling out changes for teen users
Instagram announced sweeping changes to teenagers' accounts Tuesday, an effort aimed at boosting their safety and giving parents more control over content settings. The social media platform will ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
How will the apparent attempt on Trump’s life change the campaign?
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris’s Nevada problem and the polling advantage on economic stewardship2 days ago -
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The Hill - Politics
O'Reilly: Trump should ask Harris to co-sign anti-hatred letter
O'Reilly thinks Donald Trump should call on Kamala Harris to co-sign a letter to "tamp down" on political hatred.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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The Guardian - World
The Breakdown | Why a British-Irish league would not be the panacea rugby needs
Let’s be brutally frank – how much would a so-called Super League really shift the dial without emotional investment?. In a perfect world the countdown to a new season would be all about the rugby. ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Clutch Cousins changes the conversation with primetime comeback
The Falcons heard the criticism for eight days after an ugly Week 1 loss and responded when it mattered; with Kirk Cousins executing a game-winning drive.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Wine and wasabi producers battle climate change
Farmer Jon Old tells the BBC that rising temperatures are making growing his crops more difficult.2 days ago - Climate -
The Guardian - World
The 2024 Great British Bake Off contestants – ranked!
Who is in it for the long haul? Who is a cake cannibal? And who is secretly an international super spy? Here’s our entirely factual guide to this year’s bakers. The 15th series of The Great British ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategy2 days ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Entertainment
Motown Museum reveals opening date, new renderings inside expansion
The 40,000-square-foot project, which will include a cafe and immersive and interactive exhibits, is expected to open in summer 2026.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans
Repeated scans during one woman's pregnancy show brain changes never charted before.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Workers tell of £3 an hour jobs in Leicester's garment factories
A BBC investigation hears from one sewing machine operator who says "no one was paying more" and she was desperate for money.2 days ago