Disadvantaged pupils miss out as university entry gap hits record level in England

South Africa grind out victory as England losing run continues

South Africa prove too strong for England at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, as Cheslin Kolbe scores twice in a nine-point win.

She Was the First Nicaraguan to Be Crowned Miss Universe. Can She Ever Go Home?

After Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe title, her country’s government arrested the family members of the Miss Nicaragua contest director, and she hasn’t returned home since.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Nigeria celebrates victory over South African rivals with Miss Universe runner-up

Chidimma Adetshina crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania after she was stripped of South African identity documents. Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina’s second place in this year’s Miss Universe ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Miss Universe runner-up to move to Nigeria after South Africa nationality row

Furore over whether Chidimma Adetshina was really South African led to invitation to represent Nigeria. A beauty queen who pulled out of the Miss South Africa competition when her nationality was ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Record levels of heat-related deaths in 2023 due to climate crisis, report finds

Almost half of global land area saw extreme drought for at least one month, according to Lancet Countdown. Heat-related deaths, food insecurity and the spread of infectious diseases caused by the ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

76ers have NBA's worst record and familiar level of drama, but Philly is focused on big picture with Big Three

Injuries, investigations and off-court incidents have dominated the early-season headlines for the 1-6 76ers

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

World’s largest olive oil producer says ‘liquid gold’ prices on track to halve from record levels

Spain's Deoleo, the world's largest olive oil producer, says one of the most challenging moments in the industry's history appears to be drawing to a close.

Business - CNBC - November 15

Exit polls 2024: How the gender gap is playing out in key swing states

The gender gap is considered a key factor in the presidential race. Preliminary exit polls results provide some insight into vote preferences among men and women.

Dart sets Ole Miss records with 515 yards, 6 TDs

Jaxson Dart set Ole Miss records for yards passing and touchdown throws in a single game, leapfrogging Matt Corral and Eli Manning, in the Rebels' 63-31 win over Arkansas on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May

Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows as clients ditch troubled Western unit

SEC probe and poor returns prompt withdrawals just as group’s rivals are benefiting from a rush into bonds

World - Financial Times - October 28

Apple Sales Hit Quarterly Record as iPhone Business Rebounds

Apple reported revenue reached an all-time high for the September quarter, propelled by a modest rebound in iPhone sales that came ahead of its release of new artificial-intelligence tools.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Bitcoin Hits a Record as Crypto Investors Root for a Trump Win

Bitcoin’s price went above $75,000, breaking the record that the digital currency set in March.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win

The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.

Bitcoin hits record above $75,000 as crypto industry celebrates Trump win

Republican presidential victor has vowed to end regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency industry

World - Financial Times - November 6

US stocks hit record and investors dump bonds after Trump victory

Dollar rallies in its best day in 2 years as ‘Trump trades’ sweep through global markets

World - Financial Times - November 6

UK house prices hit record high in October, says Halifax

Typical property now costs £293,999, surpassing previous peak set in June 2022

World - Financial Times - November 7

Overnight stock trading hit a record high on the night of the U.S. election

Brokerages that offer overnight and 24-hour trading saw a surge in volume on the night of the U.S. election.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Bitcoin hits record high as Republicans edge closer to full control of Congress

Cryptocurrency surges past $80,000 for first time after Donald Trump’s decisive win

Business - Financial Times - November 11

FirstFT: Meet Trump’s hawkish foreign policy team

Also in today’s newsletter, Wall Street bonuses set to jump after two fallow years and China unveils new stealth jet

World - Financial Times - November 12

Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog

Indian capital imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles. Pollution levels in India’s capital, Delhi, have soared to their highest levels this ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Bitcoin hits fresh record, marches toward $100,000 as rally continues

Bitcoin breached the $99,000 level for the first time as investors continued pricing in a second Donald Trump presidency.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

OMV Misses Views as Weak Refining, Oil Trading Hit Results

The energy company’s third-quarter profit tumbled and missed expectations on lower refining margins and sales volumes from its oil-and-gas unit.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Canucks' Boeser out indefinitely after illegal hit

Canucks forward Brock Boeser is out indefinitely after he absorbed a hit to the head from Tanner Jeannot of the Kings on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Northern Rail passengers hit out at 'rubbish' service

The struggling rail firm has come up with a plan to help it improve services.

Concord Episode Of Amazon's Secret Level "Turned Out Really Well," Creator Says

Prime Video's upcoming video game anthology TV series Secret Level features an episode dedicated to Sony's ill-fated multiplayer shooter, Concord. Series creator Tim Miller reflected on the game's ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

Park regulars in New Delhi's Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won't force them out

Many of the regulars at Lodhi Garden in New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities, say they won’t let rising pollution levels deter their daily visits

World - ABC News - November 17

Fire Breaks out at BAE Systems' Nuclear Submarine Shipyard in Northern England

Two people were taken to hospital after a large fire broke out at BAE Systems’ nuclear submarine shipyard in northwest England, local police said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Saka, Palmer among 8 to pull out of England squad

Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer are among eight players to have pulled out of the England squad with injuries for their UEFA Nations League fixtures this month.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Kane berates England teammates after 9 pull-outs

Harry Kane has warned his England teammates that country should come before club after admitting his disappointment at the spate of withdrawals for this week's Uefa Nations League matches.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

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