Iran cites 19th century British maps in row over ownership of islands

Tehran cites 1888 charts in effort to prove ownership of islands near strait of Hormuz that are also claimed by UAE. Maps drawn up more than 130 years ago on the instruction of the Marquess of ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Diving to Drink a 19th-Century Shipwreck’s Treasure

A team recently dived deep beneath Lake Huron hoping to harvest grain that may one day be distilled into whiskey with a flavor forgotten to history.

Science - The New York Times - November 1

Tales of 19th-Century A.I.: Don’t Fall in Love With a Singing Robot

Now we fret about chatbots. An earlier age worried about automatons, the uncanny humanoid contraptions whose voices could trigger love or mania.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Tesco row shows Sundays are still sacred on Hebridean islands

The first Sunday opening of a Tesco has sparked a row and put a part of island culture under the spotlight.

Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century

The reputation of the iconic New York City thoroughfare began with a competition to build lavish mansions that came crashing down with the advent of luxury apartment buildings.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Ukraine Cancels Parliament Session, Citing a Warning Over a Missile Attack

This is the first time Parliament has canceled a session since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Ambulance worker attacked boss with hammer in row over rota

Ambulance worker Stacey Smith later texted a friend, admitting "I've smashed her head in".

Arteta: PGMOL row over Gordon goal is in past

Mikel Arteta has said he couldn't rewatch Anthony Gordon's controversial goal from Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle last season.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

Joseph banned for two matches over on-field row

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is suspended for two matches after storming off against England following an argument with captain Shai Hope.

Vatican in row at climate talks over gender rights

Charities worry it could block a crucial deal giving women more support in the face of climate change.

Salt’s century powers England to eight-wicket win over West Indies in first T20

1st T20I: England, 183-2, bt West Indies, 182-9, by 8 wkts Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell seal victory with 19 balls spare On Thursday, Phil Salt turned down an invitation to party with Rihanna in ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Peter Laviolette's Big Gamble Pays Off In Rangers' Win Over Islanders

The Rangers made major changes to their line combinations, which led to a decisive 5-2 victory against the Islanders.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

British Parliament member charged with assault over an altercation in the street

A British Parliament member has been charged with assault after video showed him beating a man in the street

World - ABC News - November 7

German architecture award rescinded over British artist’s Israel boycott vow

Schelling Architecture Foundation refuses to give James Bridle the €10k prize after signing of open letter. A German architecture foundation has rescinded one of its €10,000 (£8,360) awards from a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Parents 'devastated' over British woman's death in suspected Laos poisoning

Simone White died in Laos after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol.

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