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World - ABC News
New Zealand ship didn’t sink because its captain was a woman, the ‘appalled’ defense minister says
New Zealand’s Defense Minister Judith Collins has decried what she called misogynistic online comments about the woman commander of a navy ship which ran aground, caught fire and sank off the coast ...2 hours ago - New Zealand -
Top stories - BBC News
Ministers to consider scrapping short jail terms
Shorter sentences are among the options in a review expected to be headed by former Tory MP David Gauke.4 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Can a win over the 49ers boost Geno Smith's case to be Seahawks' long-term QB?
Smith is 0-4 against the 49ers, including the playoffs. The quarterback will get another chance Thursday.5 hours ago - NFL -
Top stories - BBC News
No apology for paedophile head's victims
Liz Saville Roberts says a duty of care was owed to children in education.9 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Ex-Darktrace head Poppy Gustafsson named UK investment minister
Appointment comes ahead of international investment summit11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Top stories - BBC News
Man jailed for pushing postman on to Tube tracks
A man who pushed a postman in front of an oncoming Tube train is jailed after being convicted of attempted murder.14 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
What Is Considered ‘Moderate Drinking’?
That depends on whom you ask, and what country you live in. Here’s what the research suggests and how to think about it.14 hours ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
Second DUP minister holds meeting with loyalist group
The Department for Communities said a meeting took place "to discuss social deprivation in unionist communities".16 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
New Zealand minister criticises trolling of sunk ship's female captain
HMNZS Manawanui ran aground off Samoa on Saturday, prompting a rescue and recovery operation.18 hours ago - New Zealand -
World - ABC News
China will lift 4-year ban on Australian lobster imports, Australia's prime minister says
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says China will resume importing Australian live lobsters by the end of the year18 hours ago - Australia -
World - The Guardian
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi calls for peace in Middle East from Iran jail
Activist’s treatment at Evin prison has become even more severe since she was awarded prize last year. Middle East crisis – live updates The jailed Nobel peace prize laureate Narges Mohammadi ...18 hours ago - Iran -
Top stories - BBC News
Man jailed over funeral home car crash murder bid
William McBurnie tried to kill his ex-partner and her mother at a funeral home in the Borders.19 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary Gets a Hostile Serenade in Strasbourg
Some progressive members sang “Bella Ciao,” a song associated with antifascism, to show opposition to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who’s been accused of authoritarianism at home.20 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Harry Kane is modern England’s dad: but is it time for him to consider stepping aside? | Barney Ronay
There is no other English No 9 at the same level, but what does he really want to do with the national side from here?. Well, that’s probably a relief in the end isn’t it? As England gear up for ...22 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Decision due over early release for long-term prisoners
The Scottish government will announce if it is pressing ahead with plans to release long-term prisoners who have completed two-thirds of their sentence.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Chinese stocks rebound on anticipation for finance minister briefing
CSI 300 rises almost 3% as central bank launches lending facility to stabilise marketYesterday - China -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Companies Are Scrapping or Rolling Back DEI Grants
A pullback in aid for Black- and Hispanic-owned small businesses follows litigation from activists.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
US considers breaking up Google
The US government has outlined a list of options to end Google’s monopoly in searchYesterday - Google -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Israel says Iran strike will be ‘lethal, precise, surprising’; Biden tells Netanyahu to ‘minimise harm’ to Lebanese civilians
Defence minister says ‘they won’t understand what happened and how’; White House releases callout from call between US and Israeli leaders. We have more reports coming in of deadly Israeli attacks ...Yesterday - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
The two forces at work on Biden-Netanyahu phone call
The US fears getting dragged into a war with Iran, while some Israelis want to deal it a body blow, Jeremy Bowen writes.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Business - Financial Times
UK ministers fire starting gun on landmark worker rights reform
Government softens proposal for day one protection from unfair dismissal as it sets out flagship packageYesterday - United Kingdom -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Carter Verhaeghe latest member of Panthers core to sign long-term, team friendly extension
Florida is built to last as a Stanley Cup contending team for years to comeYesterday -
World - ABC News
Israeli defense minister warns an attack on Iran would be 'lethal' and 'surprising'
Israel’s defense minister has warned that his country’s retaliation for a recent Iranian missile attack will be “lethal” and “surprising,” while the Israeli military pushed ahead with a large-scale ...Yesterday - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
Why you should deposit $10,000 into a long-term CD now
Depositing $10,000 into a CD with a term of one year or longer could pay off right now. Here's why.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Ministers facing questions over Met’s VIP protection for Taylor Swift
James Cleverly asks Yvette Cooper if she intervened to ensure popstar’s London concerts went ahead . Ministers are facing questions over whether they intervened to grant Taylor Swift VIP police ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Tim Walz calls for scrapping of electoral college to decide US presidential race
Kamala Harris’s running mate urges popular vote system but campaign says issue is not part of Democrats’ agenda. Tim Walz , the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, has called for the electoral ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Israel's defense minister says an Israeli attack on Iran would be 'lethal' and 'surprising' but offers no details
Israel's defense minister says an Israeli attack on Iran would be 'lethal' and 'surprising' but offers no detailsYesterday - Israel -
Sports - CBS Sports
Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux undergoes surgery for wrist fracture, pass rusher considered 'week to week'
The 23-year-old has two sacks this seasonYesterday -
Tech - Wired
69,000 Bitcoins Are Headed for the US Treasury—While the Agent Who Seized Them Is in Jail
The $4.4 billion in crypto is set to be the largest pile of criminal proceeds ever sold off by the US. The former IRS agent who seized the recording-breaking sum, meanwhile, languishes in a ...Yesterday -
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