Liz Truss, Britain’s shortest serving prime minister, loses seat in Parliament in another blow to defeated Conservatives
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World - The New York Times
U.K. Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Sue Gray, Resigns
Ms. Gray, chief of staff to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said she was stepping down after sustained news media attention over her pay and status.1 hour ago - United Kingdom -
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England sense New Zealand losing 'invincibility aura'
England captain Marlie Packer says her side no longer look at New Zealand as "invincible" before their match in WXV1 on Sunday in Vancouver.8 hours ago - New Zealand -
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Ireland lose to hosts Canada in second WXV1 match
Ireland lose 21-8 to hosts Canada in Vancouver in their second match of the WXV1 tournament.12 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Ruthless’ Ben Ainslie key to Britain’s America’s Cup hopes
Regatta director praises ‘unpredictable’ Ainslie Captain’s experience may give him edge over Kiwis New Zealand will face a formidable challenge from Britain’s battle-hardened skipper, Ben ...21 hours ago -
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Losing children's ward would be 'devastating'
Families say they are worried following plans to reduce the number of beds on a children's wardYesterday -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Shaikin: In yet another Dodgers-Padres NLDS matchup, Steve Garvey can't lose
Checking in with Steve Garvey, who won a World Series with the Dodgers and a National League pennant with the Padres and is running for U.S. Senate in California.Yesterday - MLB -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Jeep Parent Stellantis Taking 'Drastic Measures' to Conserve Cash
The company’s finance chief revives “doghouse” requirements at global automaker to curb spending and reverse falling profit.Yesterday -
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Jobs report blows away expectations
The September jobs report blew away expectations from economists after a slowdown in hiring in earlier data prompted the Federal Reserve's rate cut. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger looks ...Yesterday -
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In Arizona, Conservative Activists Are Videotaping Volunteers Registering Voters
In Arizona and other states, the activists are accusing Latino advocacy groups of registering undocumented immigrants. Canvassers are growing concerned about safety.Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Jobs Report Gives Kamala Harris Another Boost
Recent reports have shown inflation slowing and the economy growing at a robust clip. The Fed has also cut interest rates, bringing mortgage rates down.Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
Business - The New York Times
Britain Backs Plan to Store Carbon Dioxide Under the Sea
Two proposals in Northern England, led by the energy giants BP and Eni, aim to establish an industry in burying emissions from industrial plants.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
‘Blue plaque’ at Walthamstow Tesco honours lettuce that outlasted Liz Truss
Star of Daily Star’s web stunt given fake heritage mark after proving itself less perishable than Truss’s premiership. A fake blue plaque has been erected outside a Tesco in Walthamstow to ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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Britain is back in America’s Cup final for the first time in 60 years
A British yacht is back in the America’s Cup finals for the first time since 1964 after INEOS Britannia finished off Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada PirelliYesterday -
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Great Britain end 60-year wait for America's Cup spot
Great Britain will compete for the America's Cup for the first time in 60 years after beating Italy in a qualifying event.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Britain end 60-year wait to compete for America’s Cup by beating Italy
Ben Ainslie will lead GB against New Zealand next week Britain competing for Auld Mug for first time in 60 years Britain will compete for the America’s Cup for the first time in 60 years after ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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World - Financial Times
Ask Shrimsley: I’ve borked Britain. Is it time to write my memoirs?
Yes, please do. Everyone is dying to know why it wasn’t your fault2 days ago -
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Israel’s offensive in Lebanon has displaced 1.2 million, prime minister says
Nearly one quarter of all Lebanese have been displaced by Israel’s military campaign there, the country’s caretaker prime minister said.2 days ago - Israel -
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Britain cedes disputed islands to Mauritius, securing key U.S. military base
Britain said it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it said secured the future of the UK-U.S. Diego Garcia military base.2 days ago -
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Harris campaigns with Liz Cheney
Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday appeared with one of the highest-profile Republicans to endorse her — former Rep. Liz Cheney. It comes as former first lady Melania Trump unexpectedly came out ...2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
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Live updates: Falcons get it done in overtime
Atlanta took a big leap in the NFC South on Thursday night, with Kirk Cousins leading the Falcons to a 3-2 record.2 days ago -
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Falcons win in surprise overtime defeat against Buccaneers
Buccaneers take on the Falcons in Atlanta2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Britain to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius ending years of dispute
Agreement to hand back UK’s last African colony follows 13 rounds of negotiations and international pressure. The UK has agreed to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending years of bitter ...2 days ago -
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Malaysian and Pakistani prime ministers agree to boost trade and economic ties
The prime ministers of Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed to increase bilateral trade and boost economic ties after talks in Islamabad2 days ago - Pakistan -
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Georgian parliament speaker signs law curbing LGBT rights
Georgian parliamentary speaker Shalva Papuashvili said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he had signed into law a “family values” bill curbing LGBT rights, just weeks before a high-stakes ...2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Another Woman Dies in Childbirth at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn
After the death of a 24-year-old woman, Woodhull Hospital could face questions, for the third time since 2020, about the safety of its labor and delivery floor.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
The new Conservative class war
Badenoch’s attack on an overweening state seeks to imitate Thatcher’s case against the overmighty trade unions3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Can Kamala Harris defeat Trump’s election lies in battleground Georgia? – video
In a new series of Anywhere but Washington, the Guardian’s Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone travel to the crucial swing state of Georgia, where election deniers and rightwing conspiracy ...3 days ago - Kamala Harris -
World - ABC News
Albanian opposition MPs try to disrupt Parliament to protest a colleague's imprisonment
Albanian opposition lawmakers have protested in Parliament, burning effigies and clashing with bodyguards, after one of their colleagues was convicted of slander and imprisoned3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Defeating Iran's push for Armageddon
Iran's ballistic missile attack against Israel on the eve of Rosh Hashanah was a stark reminder of the growing nuclear threat in the Middle East, and Israel is preparing to respond with a strategic ...3 days ago - Iran -
World - Financial Times
Conservatives should pick James Cleverly. Here’s why they won’t
Former home and foreign secretary poses biggest threat to Labour, but members will erroneously choose candidates offering more radical solutions3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
New Japanese prime minister’s dovish comments rekindle yen carry trade
Currency falls after Ishiba says Japan’s economy is ‘not in an environment’ for further interest rate rises3 days ago - Japan -