DUP apology call for 'misleading electorate' over Sinn Féin talks

Lord Empey calls for an apology after revelations that members of the DUP were secretly meeting Sinn Féin.

Sinn Féin employee resigns after damage to DUP portrait

A painting of a Democratic Unionist Party peer in Belfast City Hall was removed and damaged at the weekend.

No questions over McDonald's Sinn Féin leadership - O'Neill

The party has come under pressure over its handling of recent child safeguarding issues.

McDonald defends handling of ex-senator inappropriate texts

Niall Ó Donnghaile says police were notified of inappropriate texts but no formal complaint was received.

Scandal-hit Sinn Féin on back foot ahead of Irish elections

Leader Mary Lou McDonald vows to stay at helm of party despite resignations of two deputies

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Sinn Féin leaders correct age of teen texted by senator

Michelle O'Neill and Mary Lou McDonald correct the record about the age of a teenage texted by Niall Ó Donnghaile.

Sinn Féin staffer resigns after painting in Belfast City Hall ‘removed and damaged’

Incident involving portrait of former DUP lord mayor was reported to PSNI, adding to pressure on Sinn Féin. A Sinn Féin assembly employee in Northern Ireland has resigned after admitting ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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.

Biden Apologizes for U.S. Abuse of Indian Children, Calling It ‘a Sin on Our Soul’

From the early 1800s to the late 1960s, the federal government forced Native American children into boarding schools where they faced abuse and neglect that led in some cases to death.

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Ken Jennings apologizes to female contestant after 'problematic' answer on 'Jeopardy!'

"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings called out a "problematic" answer during Monday night's episode and apologized to a female contestant before moving on to the rest of the show.

Starmer rejects calls for slavery reparation talks

The prime minister says he wants to focus on challenges faced by Commonwealth countries "right now".

Efune enters exclusive talks over Telegraph deal

New York Sun owner says newspaper has a ‘storied history as a pillar of the British press’

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Texas apologizes for fans throwing debris on field after controversial overturned call in loss to Georgia

The SEC office says its officials followed the correct procedures and admonished Texas fans for throwing trash on the field

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

NASA chief calls for reported Musk-Putin talks to be investigated

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson called for The Wall Street Journal’s recent report on “secret” conversations between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin to be ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

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 ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Canadian military refused apology to sexual assault victim over fears of bad press

Documents obtained by Ottawa Citizen show officials were concerned about negative media in case of Kristen Adams. Canada’s military decided not to apologize to an employee after she was sexually ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Ariana Grande apologizes to Elvira over photo snub 7 years ago, blames anxiety attack

Ariana Grande apologized to actor Cassandra Peterson — better known as horror movie host Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — after Peterson described feeling snubbed after meeting Grande years ago.

Trump’s Claims That Blame Migrants: False or Misleading

The Trump campaign has consistently pointed to unauthorized immigration as the cause of a series of problems it says plagues the country. That is rarely actually the case.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Subway sandwich ads are "grossly misleading," lawsuit claims

Customer alleges her Subway Steak & Cheese sandwich was nothing like the beefed-up image shown in the restaurant chain's ads.

FA holds talks with Tuchel over England manager job

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel holds talks with the Football Association about becoming the next England manager.

Harrods in talks with 250 people over Fayed sexual misconduct compensation

Store says it has already settled a number of claims by women against former owner since 2023. Harrods has said more than 250 people are part of its process to settle compensation claims over ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

The Electoral College keeps tyranny at bay

Democrats, including vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, are questioning the Electoral College, arguing that it is undemocratic and prefer a pure democracy that elects the president by a national ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

Harris calls Trump "unstable and unhinged" over "enemy from within" remarks

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered what may be her sharpest attack yet on former President Donald Trump during her rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Monday night. Harris slammed Trump over his ...

More than 1,500 physicians call on Trump to release health care plan

More than 1,500 physicians around the country are calling on former President Trump to release his health care plan with three weeks until election day. In the new letter authored by the Committee ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

MLS commissioner joins calls for Fifa to ‘be strategic’ over football fixtures

Don Garber sympathetic over fixture overload Commissioner still backs Club World Cup inclusion The Commissioner of Major League Soccer, Don Garber, has joined voices calling for greater ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Democrats call for special counsel probe into Kushner over Saudi ties

Correction: This article has been corrected to reflect that lawmakers assess Saudi Arabia has paid Jared Kushner $87 million, and not as previously written. Senior Democrats in the House and Senate ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Kevin Stefanski hands over offensive play-calling to Ken Dorsey

Jameis Winston at quarterback won’t be the only major change for Cleveland’s offense on Sunday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Georgia’s pro-EU opposition calls for protest over ‘rigged’ election result

Pro-western president Salome Zourabichvili claims country has fallen victim to ‘Russian special operation’. Georgia’s pro-western opposition has called on the country to protest on Monday against ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

More than 100 researchers call for pause in Musk Starlink launches

Researchers are urging the federal government to pause further low-orbit internet satellite launches until a comprehensive review is conducted to determine the potential environmental damage that ...

Politics - The Hill - 44 minutes ago

Paqueta wants 'misleading' betting case leaks investigated by FA

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta wants the Football Association to investigate "misleading" leaks about his betting case.

Misleading posts claiming Nigeria lost UN Human Rights Council election

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Pep Guardiola suggests 'anything can happen' over his future amid talk of England job, Manchester City exit

The legendary coach's next move is unknown, but could he possibly lead the Three Lions?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

College football storylines to watch over second half of 2024 season as unlikely stars drive CFP, Heisman talk

These seven storylines will dominate conversation of college football for the second half of 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election

U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country

World - ABC News - October 18

Sanofi Enters Exclusive Talks With CD&R Over Consumer Business Stake Sale

Sanofi moved ahead with a plan to sell a controlling stake in its consumer-healthcare unit Opella to Clayton Dubilier & Rice, entering exclusive talks for a deal that values the business at $17.4 ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

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