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Monk abused children for decades on Welsh island ‘in plain sight’, review says
Thaddeus Kotik groomed, raped and sexually assaulted boys and girls on Caldey Island despite repeated complaints. A monk was able to abuse children for four decades on an island off the Welsh coast ...The Guardian - 6d -
Fear and Loathing on the Tennis Court
Conor Niland’s book, “The Racket,” is a document of haves and have-nots. It just won a prestigious sports award — and earned him more than his best career result in the process.The New York Times - 6d -
Landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island, 10 dead and 2 missing
Indonesian rescuers have recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of JavaABC News - 6d -
Islanders sink Senators 4-2 with power-play goals by Lee and Palmieri
Ilya Sorokin made 29 saves in a 4-2 winning effort for the New York Islanders against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday nightABC News - Dec. 8 -
Notre Dame celebrates first mass in five years after devastating fire
Archbishop of Paris consecrates the cathedral’s new altar with perfumed oil to the sound of the restored organ. Parisians, the French and the world rediscovered the breathtaking beauty of the Notre ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
China has sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its ownABC News - Dec. 7 -
Pageau, Horvat lead Islanders to 4-3 win over Hurricanes
Jean Gabriel-Pageau had a goal and two assists, Bo Horvat snapped a 13-game scoring drought and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3ABC News - Dec. 7 -
On secret military island, a mother strives to raise her children normally
Shanthi tried her best to create a sense of normality for her children on the remote British island Diego Garcia.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Five dead, more feared missing after The Hague flat explosions
Police say a car drove away "at very high speed" shortly after the explosions.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Notre Dame reopens to the public 5 years after devastating fire
After the medieval cathedral was severely damaged by fire in 2019, the work of craftsmen and artisans has restored it to glory.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Hundreds of thousands in Ireland, UK without power as Storm Darragh batters region
A man died and hundreds of thousands of people in Britain and Ireland have been left without power as high winds and heavy rain battered the regionABC News - Dec. 7 -
Australia close in on Test victory after Head hundred
Australia's bowlers back up a majestic century from Travis Head on his home ground to put themselves in a strong position to win the second Test against India.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral is reopening after devastating 2019 fire
Excitement is in the air in Paris as the Notre Dame Cathedral prepares to finally reopen this weekend after a devastating fire almost destroyed it in 2019. CBS News reporter Elaine Cobbe has the ...CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Hundreds of people in Chad protest against the French military presence in the country
Hundreds of people have marched in Chad to call for the withdrawal of French troops from the country, a week after the Central African country ended a military agreement with its former colonial rulerABC News - Dec. 6 -
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Harry Brook’s ‘favourite hundred’ puts England in charge against New Zealand
Yorkshire’s player eighth Test ton is 123 off 115 balls Tourists score 280 before reducing hosts to 86-5 Harry Brook hailed a game-changing century against New Zealand as his best yet after ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Three climbers feared dead on New Zealand's tallest mountain
Police believe the two Americans and one Canadian fall while crossing a ridge on Aoraki Mt Cook.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
A fisher of people: the Kashmiri man who has saved hundreds from drowning
Abdul Salaam Dar fishes for a living, but he is also regularly called upon to help rescue people – dead and alive – from the region’s waters. Abdul Salaam Dar has been fishing for most of his life. ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Dunn, Daccord lead Kraken to 5-2 win over Islanders
Vince Dunn had a goal and two assists, Joey Daccord stopped 27 shots, and the Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders 5-2ABC News - Dec. 5 -
The Thing: Remastered Review - Cold Fear
For my money, there isn't a better horror monster than The Thing's shape-shifting alien organism. Even 42 years later, Rob Bottin's practical effects are still incredible, capturing each freakish ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
The NFT Is Dead. Long Live the NFT?
The giddy craze for nonfungible tokens brought the crypto crowd to art auctions. Now, long after the bubble burst, some still believe.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people smugglers
Gangs charging €8,000 for illegal travel packages that avoid crossing Channel on small boats. Hundreds of people have been detained in Northern Ireland trying to get into Great Britain by crossing ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
French government collapses in no-confidence vote
Michel Barnier's ousting over a budget bill deepens France's current political crisis.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
French government is toppled in no-confidence vote
The French government was toppled Wednesday after far-left and far-right lawmakers joined forces to pass a no-confidence measure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Stripping Down for a Night at a French Museum
To report on an unclothed visit to an exhibition about social nudism, a Times journalist chose to join the party. Her mother did, too.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Victim-support cut to be devastating, charity says
The cut follows government promises of stronger protections for victims of crimes such as stalking.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hundreds killed in Mexican city since cartel leaders' arrest in U.S.
The war between the cartel's "Mayos" and "Chapitos" has left more than 400 people dead and hundreds missing, according to the state prosecutor's office.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use
A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Murdered teen's mum fears more lives will be lost
Holly Newton's mother reacts to new survey findings about coercive control in young relationships.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
The ‘Devastating’ Part of College Football Recruiting
Decommitments are part of the sport. But for those involved, that doesn’t make it any easier.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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Man United's Shaw 'devastated' by injury setback
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has said he's "devastated" after suffering a fresh injury setback.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
On the Grenadian island of Carriacou, even the dead are now climate victims
As ICJ hears landmark climate case, Grenada’s PM says vulnerable nations expect a long, hard fight for aid. It’s a macabre picture: tombs, headstones and wreaths, lovingly selected by family ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
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Taiwan’s president visits Marshall Islands on Pacific tour of diplomatic allies
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on his first overseas state visit since taking office in May.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Migrants brought to UK from remote military island
Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
A landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The top United Nations court has taken up the largest case in its history, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate changeABC News - Dec. 3 -
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The UFC moment that left Chris Weidman 'devastated'
If the New York commission would've allowed it, Chris Weidman was ready to get his Diego Lopes vs. Dan Ige on after his last-second UFC 309 cancelation.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 1
