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Child benefit reform plans scrapped
A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?
A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Scotland lose intense scrap with dogged Springboks
World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations SeriesTop stories - BBC News - November 10 -
National Care Service plan 'delayed not scrapped'
The flagship scheme would transfer responsibility for social care from Scottish councils to a new national body.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
£500m defence cuts as ships, drones and helicopters scrapped
Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish
Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears
Decision comes after military concludes projects would complicate defending Nato’s newest member against attack. Sweden has vetoed plans for 13 offshore windfarms in the Baltic Sea, citing ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial
Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Turkish film festival scrapped over Daniel Craig gay drama censorship
Mubi cancels four-day event in protest as local government blocks screening of Luca Guadagnino-directed movie Queer. Organisers of an Istanbul film festival announced its cancellation on Thursday ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
India Scraps Import Ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’
In 1988, India issued an order forbidding the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel. A Delhi Court has overturned the order, not because of free speech, but because no one could find it.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
Cheap tyres and scrap metal: Icahn’s empire shows signs of strain
Billionaire activist investor’s holding company grasps for revival as it cuts dividend and weighs asset saleBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
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Danish palace scraps system dating to the 1800s that grants royal labels for products
Denmark’s royal court says it will phase out a labeling system dating to the 1800s that grants companies the right to use the image of the Danish crown on their letterhead, packaging and labelsWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Tapestry’s stock soars and Capri erases losses as fashion giants scrap merger deal
Tapestry Inc.’ stock soared Thursday, while Capri Holdings Inc.’s stock erased losses to gain 4%, after Tapestry said it’s terminating its $8.5 billion merger agreement with its smaller rival.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
UK military to scrap older warships and helicopters in £500mn saving drive
Defence secretary blames changing nature of warfare for ‘difficult decisions’Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Third time's the charm: Shaun White proposes to Nina Dobrev after scrapping plans twice
Nina Dobrev and former Olympic snowboarder Shaun White are engaged after five years together. 'RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé,' former 'Vampire Diaries' star says.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30 -
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French minister cancels holy site visit after Israeli police arrest gendarmes
France summons Israeli ambassador over incident at Eleona domain in Jerusalem which is under French control. The French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot has abandoned a visit to a holy site in ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
‘We’re beyond scraps in the garden now’: the identical twins on opposite sides for Red Bull
Matt and Jon Caller started watching F1 on the same sofa. Now they are No 1 mechanics for Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez. When the grid forms for this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix keep an eye ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
'That performance would not have troubled Australia'
Shaun Wane says his England team "need to be better" despite opening their two-Test series against Samoa with a 34-18 victory - saying their performance "would not have troubled Australia".Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'
England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Warner's leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia
David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia, leaving him free to captain in domestic cricket.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
3 dead after light planes collided in Australia
Three men have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on SaturdayWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia
The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
England name unchanged XV to face Australia
England name an unchanged starting XV to face Australia in the Autumn Nations Series at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s
The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
After a 2,000-Mile Trip, a Penguin Finds Itself on an Australian Beach
“This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin,” an expert said.World - The New York Times - November 8 -
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Australia beat England with last-gasp try
England's autumn campaign drifts further off track as Australia win a barnstormer of a game 42-37 thanks to a last-gasp try.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Can Australia make Cab Sav cool again?
Independent producers are making the best of a tricky situation and a traditional grapeBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
Rare emperor penguin found on a beach in Western Australia
An emperor penguin that was found on a remote Western Australian beach on Nov. 1 is now being cared for by a registered caregiver with the state's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and ...Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Williams out as Wales change four for Australia
Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams is ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series match against Australia on Sunday.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Australia beat Pakistan in shortened first Twenty20 international – as it happened
Glenn Maxwell hits 43 off 19 balls at the Gabba as Australia go 1-0 up in the T20I series. Hopefully the worst of the storms are passing to the north of the ground. We may be able to get a ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
