Hollywoodgate — at home with the Taliban after the US left Afghanistan

Radio Free Afghanistan — the Taliban, the tribal warlords and the TV tycoon

Saad Mohseni’s impassioned memoir recounts his battle to establish an independent voice in post-2001 Kabul

World - Financial Times - October 23

'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'

Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.

Trump says US troops should be used to go after 'radical left.' Can he do that?

Former President Donald Trump says troops should be used to go after "radical left lunatics" to handle any Election Day chaos. Can he do that legally?

BBC reporter: 'They ransacked my home and left my town in ruins'

The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.

Vulnerable tenants left 'forgotten' in unsafe homes

Southern Housing tenants tell the BBC they are living in dangerous, dirty conditions.

What is left of Hamas?

Israel believes it has shattered the group’s military force in Gaza but the remnants will be harder to destroy

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Afghanistan: a country on the edge

Sanctions have not changed the Taliban — is it time to re-engage?

World - Financial Times - October 17

Mourinho left limping after collision with player

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has mocked himself after colliding with a player during a first-team training session on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

House left teetering on clifftop after rockfall

The property, on the Jurassic Coast, is now only 40ft (12m) from a 400ft (121m) drop over the edge.

Mother left 'shattered' after son stabbed to death

The mother says "where I once saw the world in colour, I now only see it in black and white."

Former Bad Education actor left without cash by rogue agent

A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.

Soldiers who lost both legs in Afghanistan reunite

David Jack Plant and Antony “Coops” Cooper lost both their legs within minutes of each other in Afghanistan.

Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine

Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him.

Harris voters mourn loss after sobering concession speech: ‘There’s nothing left’

Sorrow pervades Howard University campus as Democratic candidate encourages supporters to ‘keep fighting’. US election 2024 – live news updates Full story: Harris urges supporters to ‘never ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Kylian Mbappé left out of France’s latest squad after Deschamps talks

Didier Deschamps says he has made a ‘one-off decision’ Player will sit out the matches against Israel and Italy The Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé was not named in France’s squad to face ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

World Opens to the Taliban Despite Their Shredding of Women’s Rights

Taliban officials have scored a series of diplomatic victories this year that have started a subtle shift toward normalizing their government.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Manhunt underway for suspect after deadly home invasion

An urgent manhunt is underway after a deadly home invasion in Michigan. One suspect is in custody, with another on the run after they allegedly impersonated utility workers to gain entry to a home, ...

Woman released after care home deaths arrest

Three elderly care home residents were found dead in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday.

US oil companies risk an unexpectedly large bill

Investor group alleges that US oil and gas groups are breaking the rules on corporate financial disclosure

World - Financial Times - October 18

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Is Afghanistan’s Most-Wanted Militant Now Its Best Hope for Change?

Sirajuddin Haqqani has tried to remake himself from blood-soaked jihadist to pragmatic Taliban statesman. Western diplomats are shocked — and enticed.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Should you use your home equity now? Experts weigh in

Tapping into your home equity now could be smart, but it depends on your situation. Here's what some experts suggest.

3 smart ways to use your home equity this November

Considering borrowing from your home equity now? Here are three smart ways to use it this November.

Starmer rejects calls for slavery reparations ahead of Commonwealth summit

PM plans to focus on ‘future-facing challenges’ such as climate change but Caribbean leaders hope to raise the issue

World - Financial Times - October 23

$Lions' Aidan Hutchinson has surgery on fractured tibia, fibula with no timeline for return$

Lions' Aidan Hutchinson has surgery on fractured tibia, fibula with no timeline for return

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson had successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula he sustained against the Dallas Cowboys

Sports - ABC News - October 14

3 observations after Paul George exits with left knee injury in Sixers' preseason win

Paul George exited the Sixers' preseason win over the Hawks on Monday night with a left knee hyperextension.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Cuba gets some electricity back after major power outage left millions in the dark

Cuba’s government says some electricity has been restored on the island after one of the country’s major power plants failed and left millions without electricity for two days

World - ABC News - October 20

Chris Hoy has ‘two to four years’ left to live after terminal cancer diagnosis

Six-time Olympic cycling gold medallist, 48, says he has stage 4 cancer which has metastasised from his prostate. Chris Hoy, the six-time Olympic gold medallist, has disclosed he has “two to four ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Vikings star LT Christian Darrisaw needs season-ending surgery after injuring left knee vs. Rams

Darrisaw was injured just before halftime of 'Thursday Night Football' in Week 8

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

American skier Nina O'Brien ready for another comeback after breaking left leg twice

Nina O’Brien’s rollercoaster ski career over the last three seasons includes winning a gold medal with the U.S. ski team at the 2023 world championships and breaking her left lower leg twice

Sports - ABC News - October 25

I left my husband after he raped me. Should I tell our daughter what happened? | Ask Philippa

You don’t have to tell your daughter every detail, you could let her know that you were deeply unhappy. The question I am in my late 50s . I left my husband to be with my new partner some ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Spanish residents appeal for help, 3 days after historic floods left at least 158 dead

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Report: Paul George to make debut with 76ers against Suns on Monday after left knee injury

Paul George has been recovering from a bone bruise in his left knee after he went down in the preseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Trump says he 'shouldn't have left' White House after 2020 loss

During a weekend battleground blitz, former President Donald Trump said that he should have never left the White House despite his 2020 campaign loss. Referencing the bulletproof glass now that now ...

Braves reliever Joe Jimenez to miss 8-12 months after left knee surgery

The Braves are losing a big part of their bullpen, possibly for the entire 2025 season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Decades after Carson left late night, his influence endures. Jimmy Kimmel and Jay Leno explain why

With the publication of 'Carson the Magnificent,' late-night hosts past and present explain the enduring influence of 'The Tonight Show' host from 1962-1992

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid

Cuba is reeling after a powerful Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island and fierce winds knocked out the country’s power grid

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

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