Centre Stage Farewell

Rúben Amorim reluctantly takes centre stage after farewell gift to Sporting fans | Simon Burnton

The incoming Manchester United manager delivered a Champions League rout of Manchester City on an emotional night. After the final whistle Rúben Amorim trudged on to the pitch clutching his gilet, ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

Business takes centre stage

Plus, earnings season peaks, Nike’s new boss begins, Tokyo Metro IPO pricing unveiled and Labour woos UK investment

World - Financial Times - October 13

Nadal 'emotionally ready' for Davis Cup farewell

Rafael Nadal says he feels emotionally prepared for ending his career at next month's Davis Cup Finals but the Spaniard will only contest the singles if he is "ready to win".

Why it is lonely in the political centre

Genuine commitment to the middle ground is much rarer than it seems

Business - Financial Times - October 26

New Zealand airport puts three-minute cap on farewell hugs

A New Zealand airport is capping the time people can spend hugging goodbye in the car drop-off zone. CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil has more.

Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres

The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.

First migrants arrive at Italian asylum centre in Albania

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Pee-wee the tortoise found by recycling centre workers

A tortoise has been found at a recycling centre in Grantham after being sorted with tonnes of waste.

Man, 26, dies at UK migrant removal centre

Security firm Serco said a 26-year-old man died at the West Sussex detention facility on Sunday.

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

Liam Payne vigil: candles, tears and applause at Buenos Aires as One Direction fans say farewell to Liam Payne

Hundreds of distraught fans gathered outside Palermo hotel to mourn a singer who was part of the soundtrack of their teenage years. Liam Payne, former One Direction singer, dies aged 31 Liam ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Relief mixed with sadness as New Zealand bids farewell to ‘hated’ giant hand sculpture Quasi

Wellington gallery says Ronnie van Hout’s Quasi statue ‘was hated by the people but turned out to be a great tragic-romantic hero’. It heads to Australia next. A giant sculpture of a hand with a ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Biden’s home town says farewell to ‘Scranton Joe’: ‘We were very proud of him’

The deep connection between Joe Biden and this scrappy city is everywhere, from Biden Way to a life-size cutout at Hank’s Hoagies. There’s the President Joseph R Biden Jr Expressway that winds off ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

‘It’s been an incredible ride’: Wales and Lions centre Jonathan Davies retires

Davies won 96 caps and two grand slams for Wales Centre played six Tests for British and Irish Lions The former Wales, British and Irish Lions and Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies has announced ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

Google orders small modular nuclear reactors for its data centres

Tech group signs deal with Kairos Power to build up to 7 small facilities to meet its energy needs

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Migrant took own life after 'multiple failings' at UK detention centre

The coroner examining the death of Frank Ospina said he had been let down by the state "in numerous ways".

Amazon buys stake in nuclear energy developer in push to power data centres

Citadel’s Ken Griffin takes part in X-energy’s $500mn fundraising alongside ecommerce group

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Spain opposes proposal for asylum centres outside EU ahead of summit

World - Yahoo News - October 16

More EU leaders expected to back calls for offshore asylum centres

Migration to dominate summit as four people including two toddlers die after falling from crowded speedboat off Kos. A growing number of European leaders are expected to back calls for offshore ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

MoT tests: Hydebank centre opening faces further delays

The Hydebank centre was expected to open in 2022 but it is now unlikely to open until well into 2025.

Children’s soft play centre apologises over ‘body bag’ Halloween decorations

Indoor facility in Cirencester removes objects resembling corpses covered in plastic after parents complain. A children’s soft play centre has removed its hanging “body bag” Halloween decorations ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Tapas not tantrums: we put food at the centre of our Barcelona family holiday

On a rail trip to Spain from the UK via Paris, our writer discovers a great way of travelling happily with children …. Street lights strobed through the window, sending shadows sweeping across our ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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

Rape centre breaks away from charity in row over gender

The centre in Glasgow said it only wanted to employ women, but this was "at odds" with Rape Crisis Scotland.

Data centres could be a source of heat for European cities, says Danfoss boss

Danish executive calls for clear regulation for green transition to avoid the continent’s companies being ‘left on the platform’

World - Financial Times - October 29

Vaccination centre and aid official’s car bombarded in Gaza, says UN

Unicef director says three children injured after polio clinic came under fire despite promised humanitarian pause. . A polio vaccination centre and the car of UN aid official involved in this ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwarted by rare bees

Environmental issue disrupts search for energy deals amid a Big Tech race over artificial intelligence

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Paris drivers warned of fines as city begins limiting traffic in parts of centre

Three-month ‘educational phase’ begins for scheme it is hoped will reduce through-traffic and improve air quality. Paris authorities have begun limiting traffic in a large zone of the city centre, ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Elton John returns to stage at Dua Lipa show

It was Sir Elton's first stage appearance since ending his farewell tour and since his eye problems.

'I never thought I would make it to this stage'

Film school graduate Shamiam suffered 70% burns as a baby and had her forearms turned into "fingers".

A Bookbinder Who Sets the Stage for Literary Revels

Dominic Riley has spent decades designing and creating new covers for special volumes, and teaching others how to do it, too.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

'I struggle to speak but dream of being on stage'

A lack of awareness of selective mutism is making diagnosis life worse for families living with it.

Blackhawks Stage Hollywood Comeback Vs Kings

The Chicago Blackhawks are victors after defeating the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

US stocks stage rally as global markets await election result

Wall Street prepares for ‘a long night for volatility’ as investor mood remains febrile

Business - Financial Times - 21 hours ago

Mickey the cockatoo is free from his shopping centre prison. Here’s what you do when a bird flies in

Remaining calm, removing any food from the area, and locking up cats and dogs are among the first things to do if a feathered friend drops in. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...