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Ukraine war briefing: Russia plans to send North Korean troops into battle as early as Sunday, Zelenskiyy says
Ukraine president urged world leaders to pile ‘tangible pressure’ on Pyongyang as South Korea urges Russia to stop its ‘illegal cooperation’ with North Korea. What we know on day 976. Ukrainian ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
More than 1,500 physicians call on Trump to release health care plan
More than 1,500 physicians around the country are calling on former President Trump to release his health care plan with three weeks until election day. In the new letter authored by the Committee ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
The Papers: Reeves' plan for 'freeze on tax thresholds' and 'Cheryl's heartache' over Liam
Rachel Reeves could freeze the income tax threshold from 2028, according to several papers, while others splash on the aftermath of Liam Payne's death.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Private school campaigners liken education secretary to Nazi over VAT plan
Bridget Phillipson has been targeted with personal abuse on Facebook by campaigners opposed to Labour’s tax policy. Members of a campaign group opposing plans to apply VAT to private school ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
US ‘deeply concerned’ by intelligence leak over Israel plan to attack Iran
Officials say no further leaks but investigation under way into how documents came to be published on Telegram. US government officials investigating the leak of two classified intelligence ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Ministers outline plans to redraw airspace over London airports
Redesigning flight paths could lead to greener flights but also new noise pollutionBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Honda Plans Recall for 720,800 U.S. Vehicles Over Fuel Pump Worries
Concerns that a high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel in 2023-2025 Accords, CR-V Hybrids, and Honda Civics prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to request the recall.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Far-right leader who burned copies of Qur’an goes on trial in Sweden
Rasmus Paludan is accused of incitement against an ethnic group and insult in relation to gatherings in 2022. A far-right Danish-Swedish politician who burned copies of the Qur’an in Sweden has ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Sweden will honor Blinken and others with knighthoods for their roles in its NATO accession
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and former NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg will be knighted in Sweden for their role in enabling the Scandinavian country to join the world’s largest ...World - ABC News - October 22 -
Sweden’s EQT eyes deal push as it girds for wave of PE consolidation
Chief Christian Sinding says firm is weighing acquisitions of private investment groups and growth-focused investment firmsBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
The world’s most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for women
From snow-clearing to bus stops, civic furniture to football teams, women and men are considered and treated equally in this small city in Scandinavia – with the aim of making life happier for ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
Risk of vigilantes as justice system ‘on the brink’, warns Law Society head
Danger that people in England and Wales take matters ‘into their own hands’, says Richard AtkinsonBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Ukraine war briefing: US sanctions China firms over ‘complete attack drones made for Russia’
First ever action over a ready-to-use weapons system made in China rather than parts for Russia to build one, says Washington; Zelenskiy touts victory plan. What we know on day 968. See all our ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Kyiv launches more than 100 drones over Russia; missile strike on Ukraine injures 17
Moscow officials say Russian air defenses shot down more than 100 Ukrainian drones Sunday over Russia’s western regions, while 17 people were injured in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih in a ...World - ABC News - October 20 -
Russia and Europe tussle for Moldova, as just over 50% vote 'yes' on future EU membership
Moldova's political destiny is hanging in the balance Monday after key votes on whether to embrace a future with Europe, or to remain within Russia's orbit.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
The Israeli military says it has killed Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar during a battle in GazaWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Meet the London fund turning Norway’s hydro sector into an investment
The world needs more hydropower to hit its net-zero goals. Here’s how Augusta & Co. is helping to get there.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children
Prime minister wants young people to be shielded from ‘power of the algorithm’. Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
At least 1 dead after train derails on Norway's north coast
Police say at least one person was killed and four people injured when a train running along Norway’s northern coast derailed Thursday with 55 people on boardWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Remains of man whose death was recorded in 1197 saga uncovered in Norway
Researchers say skeleton retrieved from well is likely to be that of man ‘cast headfirst’ into it by besiegers of castle. In 1197, an ancient saga relates, a body was flung into a well by the ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
How to rethink cash as the Fed cuts interest rates, according to top financial advisors
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates in September, and more cuts are expected at least into 2025. Earnings on cash are expected to fall as well.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Italian autoworkers go on strike, as troubled Stellantis faces pressure over production plans
Workers in Italy’s troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years, with a massive demonstration crossing the center of RomeWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
‘One-man anti-abortion army’: shadow of US global gag rule looms over Nepal’s family planning services
Since the country legalised abortion, maternal mortality rates have plummeted. But US-funded programmes and a Trump victory could reverse that progress, warn experts. “One, two, three,” says Soman ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Britain faces warnings of a tech exodus over tax plans ahead of high-stakes budget
Technology bosses and investors warn the U.K. could face an exodus of entrepreneurs if the government hikes capital gains tax — a levy on investment profits.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Health plans should pay for over-the-counter birth control at no cost, White House proposes
The Biden administration is proposing a rule that would provide women with private insurance free access to over-the-counter birth control pills and other contraceptives.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Row erupts over plan to charge €5 to enter fire-hit Notre Dame
Catholic church condemns idea of charging entrance fee when rebuilt cathedral reopens in December after five years. Weeks before its scheduled grand reopening after a devastating fire, Notre Dame ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Poland's leader defends his decision to suspend the right to asylum
Human and civil rights groups are expressing concern after Poland's leader said he would suspend the right to asylum because of its alleged abuse by eastern neighbors Belarus and RussiaWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
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Dining across the divide: ‘We have our problems in Scotland, but there’s more belief that society still exists’
One is a self-confessed Nicola Sturgeon fan girl; the other thinks the SNP turned into a personality cult around her. Were they more aligned on how to tackle drug deaths?. Ian, 43, Edinburgh . ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Gisèle Pelicot ‘determined to change society’ as she tells trial that shame of rape lies with the accused – live
Woman at centre of France’s mass rape trial says ‘will and determination to change society’ is what keeps her going in face of evidence heard. Who are the men accused over rape and assault of ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
French victim of mass rape hopes trial will help other women and change society
Gisele Pelicot, the victim of mass rape told a trial in France that she hoped that making her case public would help other women and change society.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Huuuge social casino veteran unveils AI-focused Beyond startup and Decor Society
Huuuge founder Anton Gauffin has started Beyond, which is building a fashion game called Decor Society tapping generative AI.Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago -
Liberty win WNBA Finals: New York reveals plans for ticker-tape parade after claiming first title over Lynx
The Liberty prevailed in a winner-take-all Game 5 on Sunday nightSports - CBS Sports - October 21 -
Norway police drop case against a tycoon suspected in connection with his wife’s disappearance
Norwegian authorities say they have dropped the case against a real estate tycoon who had been suspected of murder or complicity to murder in connection with his wife’s disappearance almost six ...World - ABC News - October 18 -
Train running along Norway’s northern coast with up to 70 people onboard, has derailed. No word on casualties.
Train running along Norway’s northern coast with up to 70 people onboard, has derailed. No word on casualties.World - ABC News - 6 days ago
