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Israel launches fresh round of airstrikes on Beirut

Despite U.S. concern over Israel's bombing campaign in Beirut, there were a series of strikes around Lebanon's capital Wednesday. The Israeli military says it is targeting Hezbollah strongholds, ...

World - CBS News - October 16

Round-the-world walker swims across Caspian Sea

The ex-paratrooper from Hull started his epic hike in 1998 and now hopes to finish next year.

Topuria keeps title, first to knock out Holloway

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria scored a third-round knockout -- the first Max Holloway has suffered in his career -- in the main event of UFC 308 on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Lithuanians vote in the final round of parliamentary election

Lithuanians are voting in the second round of parliamentary elections, with the conservative governing party still in contention despite first-round gains two weeks ago for the left-leaning opposition

World - ABC News - October 27

Draper cruises past Lehecka into Paris second round

British number one Jack Draper cruises through to the second round of the Paris Masters with a straight-set win over the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka.

The start of a new round of gilt market carnage?

Parsing 101 words from the OBR

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Galaxy dominate Rapids in MLS Cup Round 1

Los Angeles Galaxy polished off a MLS Cup first-round sweep of the Colorado Rapids with a 4-1 victory on Friday.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Richard Oldfield, the accountant tasked with turning round Schroders

Promotion to CEO after only a year in asset management comes as FTSE 100 group’s shares languish at decade low

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Report: Kings trade McDaniels, second-round pick to Spurs

The Sacramento Kings reportedly traded forward Jalen McDaniels and a second-round NBA Draft pick to the San Antonio Spurs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Jaguars trade Roy Robertson-Harris to Seahawks for 2026 sixth-round pick

The Jaguars are expected to be sellers in the weeks ahead of the NFL trade deadline, and they've started today.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Magic Leap founder is back with $20M funding round for SynthBee

SynthBee, started by Magic Leap founder Rony Abovitz, has raised $20 million in funding to create a new kind of "computing intelligence."

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

NASCAR: Who will advance to Phoenix out of a strong third-round field?

Seven of the eight drivers still alive in the playoffs are multi-time winners while the eighth driver has the best average finish of any driver in 2024.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Kings trade McDaniels, 2031 second-round draft pick to Spurs

The Sacramento Kings traded forward Jalen McDaniels, a 2031 second-round draft pick and cash considerations to the San Antonio Spurs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Police shoot man with baton rounds after knife reports

A 36-year-old man from Shoreham is arrested on suspicion of possessing a weapon in a public place.

Kyle Larson opens the third round of NASCAR's playoffs as the title favorite

Kyle Larson has been lucky of late in Las Vegas, where he opens the third round of NASCAR’s playoffs on top of the Cup Series standings and the favorite to win Sunday’s race

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Perplexity AI seeks valuation of about $9 billion in new funding round

Perplexity started the year with a roughly $500 million valuation and has continued attracting significant investor interest alongside the generative AI boom.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Spanish and German soccer royalty collide in third round of Champions League games

It’s the best in Spain against German soccer royalty in the latest round of games in the Champions League

Sports - ABC News - October 21

Taylor Moore leads as big names struggle in Round 1 of Zozo Championship

Taylor Moore shot a 7-under 63 to lead by one shot after the first round of the Zozo Championship.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Lithuania votes in the 2nd round of its parliamentary election, with change uncertain

Lithuanians will vote Sunday in the second round of parliamentary elections, with the conservative governing party still in contention despite first-round gains for the left-leaning opposition

World - ABC News - October 25

Measured Comments From Israel and Iran on New Round of Strikes

Israel’s prime minister said Israeli airstrikes on Iran had achieved their goals, and Iranian officials did not threaten retaliation.

World - The New York Times - October 27

David Squires on … Arteta’s Halloween outfit and the United merry-go-round

Our resident cartoonist on the weekend’s Premier League action and the latest developments at Old Trafford. Get your copies of David’s cartoons in our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Breaking: Red Wings Trade Defenseman to Utah for Third Round Pick

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired a third round pick from the Utah Hockey Club in return for defenseman Olli Maatta

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Tottenham v Manchester City: Carabao Cup fourth round – live

EFL Cup updates from the 8.15pm GMT kick-off Live scores | Clockwatch: follow the last-16 games Have any thoughts? Send them to Daniel via email As for City, I’m sure they’ll target ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

UK bike-makers hope quality will steer them round market potholes

Niche manufacturers from Moulton to Atherton follow low-volume, high-price strategy amid wider industry crisis

World - Financial Times - November 2

Whoever wins, America will still need to turn itself around

National renewal will require elites to buy into a project of far-reaching reform

Business - Financial Times - November 3

AI Startup Perplexity to Triple Valuation to $9 Billion in New Funding Round

The artificial intelligence search company is raising $500 million in its fourth funding round this year.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities

A New Jersey man has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that spread to 350 acres that authorities said was sparked by an incendiary shotgun round.

Round 2 in the Trump-vs-Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico

Mexico is facing a second Donald Trump presidency, and few countries can match its experience as a target of Trump’s rhetoric: There have been threats to close the border, impose tariffs and even ...

World - ABC News - 20 hours ago

MLS Cup playoffs: Round 1 sees LAFC, Galaxy emerge as favorites

Inter Miami's elimination wasn't the only shock of Round One, so ESPN unpacks the highs and lows of the wild beginnings of the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.

Sports - ESPN - 20 hours ago

AI Startup Perplexity to Triple Valuation to $9 Billion in New Funding Round

The artificial intelligence search company is raising $500 million in its fourth funding round this year.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Two parties, two very different closing arguments: From the Politics Desk

Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on different issues as they make their closing arguments to voters in key House and Senate races.

Two decades of EM bond history

Keeping it local

World - Financial Times - October 14

Two brothers die in Ballymoney crash

Brothers Des and Sam Holmes were travelling in a car that was involved in a collision with a lorry.

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