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Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes

The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.

Plans to restore grave of footballer who defied Hitler

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Patriot by Alexei Navalny review – the man who dared to defy Putin

This remarkable memoir by the bold and fearless Russian opposition leader describes an extraordinary life, from a childhood in the shadow of Chornobyl to surviving a novichok attack and his final ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Iran announces ‘treatment clinic’ for women who defy strict hijab laws

The move has been described as ‘chilling’ by activists and rights groups as arrests mount over dress code breaches . The Iranian state has said that it plans to open a treatment clinic for women ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Who Is Tony Hinchcliffe, the Trump Rally Comedian Criticized for Racist Comments?

Known for insult-style comedy, he took aim at Latinos, African Americans, Palestinians and Jews at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Tributes to comedian Jon Kenny who starred in Father Ted

Best known for his work opposite Pat Shortt in the comedy duo D'Unbelievables, he also appeared in Father Ted.

Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?

Of the nearly 30 speakers who recently warmed up the crowd for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, one has gotten most of the attention — comedian Tony Hinchcliffe

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters

Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.

'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'

World - Yahoo News - 22 hours ago

Commonwealth leaders to defy UK by putting slavery reparations on summit agenda

Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.

Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Hermès defies luxury gloom with strong sales

Paris house posts solid growth in contrast to rivals Kering and LVMH

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Vindictus Defying Fate Official Trailer | Next On Event

Today, NEXON Korea hosted their ‘Next On’ media event and showcased a new trailer for Vindictus Defying Fate.

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Prada's Miu Miu Continues to Defy Luxury Slowdown

Prada posted an increase in revenue, buoyed by the popularity of its Miu Miu brand, and continues to buck a downturn in demand for high-end goods that is particularly acute in China.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

The Gazan teenagers defying war for competitive maths

Palestinian youngsters study on phones for Maths Olympiad and dream of attending MIT amid the ruins of shattered enclave

World - Financial Times - November 2

Dozens detained after protesters defy ban in Amsterdam

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered following violence against Israeli football fans earlier in the week.

Cynthia Erivo defies more than gravity

Cynthia Erivo knows who she is and owns it proudly -- as does her 'Wicked' character Elphaba

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

The Papers: 'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'

Thursday's papers are led by Liam Payne's funeral and Ukraine firing UK-supplied missiles into Russia.

Comedian mocks Latinos at Trump’s NYC rally

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe crudely mocked Latinos and Puerto Rico at former President Donald Trump’s rally in New York City. The Trump campaign did not respond to a request for comment about ...

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63

She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.

Watch: Key moments of comedian Janey Godley's career

The comedian's profile was raised when she voiced-over videos of Nicola Sturgeon's Covid briefings

Comedian Godley to go on 'final tour' before funeral

The comic's hearse will travel through Edinburgh and on to Glasgow before her funeral on 30 November.

Trump rally comedian apologizing 'to absolutely nobody'

The comedian who told a series of off-color jokes about Puerto Rico and Latinos at President-elect Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally says he is not sorry for the controversy his set caused. “I ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Viktor Orbán defies EU in backing Georgia’s contested election result

Hungarian prime minister shows support for Kremlin-friendly ruling party in Caucasus nation

World - Financial Times - October 29

Prada continues to defy luxury slowdown as Miu Miu sales boom

Italian group bucks gloom but warns that conditions in Asia are becoming ‘more challenging’

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Boohoo Names New CEO, Defies Frasers' Bid to Install Ashley

Boohoo named Dan Finley as its next chief executive officer, spurning major shareholder Frasers’ attempts to install its owner Mike Ashley at the helm.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Shooting survivor defies the odds after taking bullet to the brain

A first date ends in a shooting. One makes it out alive. Doctors say the chances of recovery are low. How did Chris Smith defy the odds?

Fox News defies the odds in a US election many voters tuned out of

Murdoch family’s cable channel has bucked a trend of news fatigue and splintering audiences

World - Financial Times - November 5

Ferrari Defies Wider Auto Industry Malaise With Higher Sales, Earnings

Ferrari posted higher sales and earnings in the third quarter and said it was more confident that it would hit its annual guidance, racing ahead of other car makers that are grappling with ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Investors cheer Trump’s economic agenda, defying gloomy media

Donald Trump winning the popular vote and control of Congress was not the only shocker this week; the stock market response was almost as stunning.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Germany’s Scholz defies odds as party swings behind re-election bid

Chancellor gets unexpected popularity boost among Social Democrats after sacking finance minister

World - Financial Times - November 12

Amsterdam police detain pro-Palestine protesters defying ban

Dozens held under emergency measures imposed after violence that erupted around football match. Police have detained pro-Palestinian protesters rallying in central Amsterdam in defiance of a ban ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

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