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Poland rethinks offer to repatriate relatives of Soviet era deportees
Programme offering exiled Poles and their descendants residency is under review amid immigration security fearsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Whitehall estimates child sexual abuse compensation could hit £10bn
Starmer has criticised previous Conservative government for not implementing recommendations of 2022 Jay reviewFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
U.S. citizen denied entry into Poland after security staff object to handwritten notes in passport
A U.S. citizen has been barred from entering Poland because her passport was defaced with handwritten notesABC News - Jan. 8 -
Poland to hold presidential election on May 18, says parliament speaker who will run in it
The head of Poland’s parliament says the country’s presidential election will be held on May 18, with a runoff on June 1 if neededABC News - Jan. 8 -
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Communist spies and assassination attempts: how the cold war still shapes South Korean politics
Attitudes to North Korea are key to understanding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to impose martial law and its aftermath. As South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remains barricaded in his ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
WATCH: Lakers star LeBron James throws down incredible windmill dunk over Mavericks' Dereck Lively II
James is still adding to his career highlight reel in the middle of his 22nd NBA seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Democrats still underestimate Trump
Despite his greatest political win, and arguably America’s greatest presidential recovery, Trump’s opponents continue to act as though his success is a fluke.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Musk’s war on America’s allies
The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for EuropeFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
A war story taken from family lore, 'Vermiglio' involves an entire village
The director's dream about her father as a child inspired her to collect memories and shape them into a film.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
From Igbo to Angika: how to save the world’s 3,000 endangered languages
With half of all languages predicted to die out in decades, activists are turning to online tools to preserve them. Every year, the world loses some of its 7,000 languages. Parents stop speaking ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Paco Ignacio Taibo II: A book-reading advocate in the era of TikTok
The acclaimed novelist and historian runs Mexican government publishing house El Fondo de Cultura Económica.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
Austria's far-right gets chance to lead a government for first time since World War Two
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has asked the leader of the country's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) to form a new ruling coalition in what could yield the first far-right-led government ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
China’s economy still hasn’t fully emerged from the pandemic as a new year dawns
Weak consumer demand is just one of a range of factors plaguing the economy as the calendar turns from 2024 to 2025, even after policy makers meted out stimulus measures throughout the past year.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
A soccer-loving nun from Brazil tops list of world's oldest living person at nearly 117
A soccer-loving nun from Brazil is believed to have become the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 following the recent death of a woman from Japan.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
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Soccer-loving nun from Brazil is world's oldest person at nearly 117
Sister Inah Canabarro became the world's oldest living person after the death of Japan's Tomiko Itooka.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Soccer-loving nun from Brazil tops list of world's oldest living person at nearly 117
A soccer-loving nun from Brazil is believed to have become the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 years old following the recent death of a Japanese womanABC News - Jan. 5 -
I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: What I eat for breakfast every day
Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares her favorite "medicinal multigrain rice" breakfast to start her day.CNBC - Jan. 5 -
2025 NFL playoff picture: How Bengals or Dolphins can still steal AFC's final postseason spot from Broncos
There's only one playoff spot up for grabs in the AFCCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
Jimmy Carter’s funeral begins by tracing 100 years from rural Georgia to the world stage
Jimmy Carter's extended public farewell began in Georgia, with the 39th U.S. president’s flag-draped casket tracing his long arc from the Depression-era South and family farming business to the ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
USA to face Poland for United Cup title, Sabalenka and Osaka advance to finals
US beat Czechs, Poland defeat Kazakhstan in Sydney Aryna Sabalenka powers past Andreeva in Brisbane Naomi Osaka close to ending trophy wait in Auckland Former champions the United States ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Trump’s shadow looms over Hungary and Poland
Dealing with the next US administration will test Warsaw as it replaces Budapest in the EU’s rotating presidencyFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Seahawks prank rookie Byron Murphy II with fake $156K dinner receipt
The meal was still more expensive than some people's salaries.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
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Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account
After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight
Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Conservatives seek commitments as Johnson scrambles for Speaker votes
A dozen hard-line House conservatives are demanding a host of amorphous commitments from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to win their support Friday, throwing his leadership tenure into uncertainty ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Patrick Surtain II takes over as NFL Defensive Player of the Year betting favorite
Patrick Surtain II is vying to be the seventh cornerback to win DPOY.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Federal Judge Keeps Poland Spring’s Water Origin Lawsuit on Docket
A class action suit filed in 2017 that claims ‘not one drop’ of the popular bottled water brand comes from a natural spring will proceed, though some claims were dismissed.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Shipowners switch to smaller vessels as world trade reroutes from China
Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriersFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
The Heroic Race to Rescue 370 Orphans from a War Zone---Twice
A doctor’s plea for help evacuating Sudan’s al-Mygoma Home for Orphaned Children, caught in the middle of intense fighting, set off an extraordinary mobilization of supporters.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31
