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Auschwitz memorial marks the 80th anniversary of the death camp's liberation
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is being observed at the site of the former death campABC News - 1d -
The British Columbia Securities Commission’s got talent
They call Vancouver “Hollywood North” for a reasonFinancial Times - 9h -
The Papers: Auschwitz anniversary and China AI 'tumbles' US tech
Holocaust survivors' recollections and DeepSeek's effect on US tech feature in Tuesday's papers.BBC News - 1d -
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Auschwitz survivors lay wreaths on 80th anniversary of liberation
Auschwitz survivors pay tribute on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp by Soviet troops. More than 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, perished in gas chambers or from ...NBC News - 1d -
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Among monarchs and presidents, focus of Auschwitz anniversary is on 50 survivors
Former inmates of Nazi concentration camp in Poland will speak at ceremony marking 80 years since its liberation. Kings and queens, presidents, prime ministers and dignitaries from 54 countries ...The Guardian - 2d -
Auschwitz 80th anniversary gathering raises difficult questions
World leaders gather in Poland on Holocaust memorial day, Fed and ECB make rate calls, and the Year of the Snake beginsFinancial Times - 2d -
Australians celebrate and protest the anniversary of British colonization
Australians are celebrating and protesting across the country as Australia Day draws attention to political differences over Indigenous rights months out from a federal electionABC News - 3d -
‘Never forget’: Auschwitz survivor recalls Nazi crimes ahead of anniversary
Barbara Doniecka is one of dozens of survivors returning to extermination camp 80 years after its liberationFinancial Times - 3d -
A new style of pub puts a spin on a British classic
As hundreds of Britain’s traditional pubs close every year, one type of establishment is bucking the trend. Desi pubs, which serve South Asian food alongside their pints, offer a taste of home ...CBS News - 3d -
British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker
The museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority.BBC News - 3d -
Nancy Leftenant-Colon, 104, Dies; Army Nurse Broke a Color Barrier
After years of being barred from a segregated military, she became the first Black nurse in the regular U.S. armed forces. She was later an Air Force officer.The New York Times - 4d -
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Restock Announced For Today (January 23)
PlayStation's 30th Anniversary Collection will be in stock on PS Direct today, January 23, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, according to Wario64 . . If you weren't able to get the PS5 Slim, PlayStation ...GameSpot - 5d -
Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman in Army Nurse Corps, dies at 104
The first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated in the 1940s has died. She was 104.NBC News - 6d -
British man admits stabbing partner to death in Italy
Michael Whitbread, 75, is on trial in Lanciano for murder of fellow Briton Michele Faiers, 66, in October 2023. A British man living in Italy has admitted stabbing his partner to death, claiming he ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
British retail sales unexpectedly drop in December
Pound falls and gilts rally as investors bet on more interest rate cutsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Patients Are Dying in Hospital Corridors, British Nurses Say
A damning report on overcrowded hospitals added fuel to a painful debate over the crises at the National Health Service.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
A British lawmaker pleads guilty to assaulting a man in the street
A British lawmaker has pleaded guilty to beating a man in a street during an incident captured on videoABC News - Jan. 16 -
British hostage families cautious but hopeful for reunions
Families tell the BBC they're hoping for reunions with loved ones held in captivity for over 15 months.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover
Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in AsiaFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
British history made in 'stressful' Boulter win
Katie Boulter becomes the sixth British player to win in this year's Australian Open singles draws - the most to reach the second round in the nation's history.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
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Speeches by politicians banned at 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation
Director of the memorial says he wants the focus to be on the last survivors of the Nazi concentration camp. Monarchs, presidents and prime ministers are expected among the attenders at a ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
A murder that shook British India and toppled a king
A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
British hiker's family devastated as items found
Aziz Ziriat's family say they are devastated as his phone case is found by search teams in the Dolomites.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez denounces Elon Musk at Franco anniversary event
Sánchez accuses X owner of inciting hatred as country marks 50 years since start of its return to democracy. Pedro Sánchez has hit out at Elon Musk and his allies for “openly attacking our ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Body found in search for missing British hikers in Italy
Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, had not been heard from since 1 January.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Search launched for British hikers missing in Dolomites
Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
French minister warns of ‘threat from within’ on Charlie Hebdo attack anniversary
Comments by Bruno Retailleau, who is known for his hardline views, comes as country marks decade since attack that killed 12 people. The threat of a terrorist attack on France is being fuelled by ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag
The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Harris to certify Trump victory on Jan. 6 anniversary
Vice President Kamala Harris will oversee a new Republican-led Congress as they certify Donald Trump’s election win on the anniversary of the violent Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. NBC’s Vaughn ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
David Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89
His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
British woman and fiance found dead in Vietnam villa
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered dead in a room at a tourist villa in Hoi An, police said.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa
No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as 2025 starts with trepidation over new US administration’s trade policies, and global manufacturing sector struggles. Nine out ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Preventing a British royal regency nightmare
Being regent would thrust Harry onto the global stage — which he and Meghan have arguably attempted to crash repeatedly since “Mexiting.”The Hill - Jan. 2 -
New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists
Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.BBC News - Jan. 1 -
Ross Kemp returns to EastEnders for 40th anniversary
Kemp will appear as Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap for the first time in nine years.BBC News - Jan. 1
