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World - The Guardian
Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and the chess elite now playing in London
Eight of the world top 12 are competing in the Global Chess League at Friends House, Euston, from 3-12 October, with spectator tickets bookable online. There is a unique opportunity to watch the ...3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
How Singapore became a magnet for independent jewellers
A wealthy local clientele looking for one-off designs has boosted the sector, and now word is spreading internationally3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Britain cedes disputed islands to Mauritius, securing key U.S. military base
Britain said it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal it said secured the future of the UK-U.S. Diego Garcia military base.3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
When Monet and Turner Found Beauty in London’s Toxic Fog
Monet and Turner found something sublime in the polluted 19th-century city — and maybe something darker, too.3 days ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
UK hands back Chagos Islands - but will keep military base
In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands to Mauritius - after decades of often fractious negotiations.3 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Key U.S. Military Base Secured as U.K. Returns Disputed Islands to Mauritius
The British government struck a deal with Mauritius to hand over the cluster of 58 tiny islands in the Indian Ocean known as the Chagos archipelago.3 days ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
Arrest made over acid attack on girl at London school
Teagan McFarlane, who is 14, remains in hospital with "potentially life-changing" injuries and has undergone surgery.3 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Jets vs. Vikings in London: Game will be decided by Sam Darnold's, Aaron Rodgers' success vs. top 5 defenses
These matchups determine which team comes back to the United States a winner in Week 53 days ago - NFL -
Science - The New York Times
The Food of Space Travel Could Be Based on Rocks
Scientists are studying whether future astronauts on deep-space journeys could transform compounds in asteroids into food.4 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Avarra raises $8M for AI-based avatar sales training
Avarra raised $8 million and it is launching its first AI-avatar-based enterprise app that uses AI avatars to train human salespeople.4 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
NFL Week 5 picks, spreads, odds, best bets: Vikings invade London, Jayden Daniels beats Deshaun Watson
Jordan Dajani gives his picks for Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season4 days ago - NFL -
Business - Financial Times
UK gives Chagos Islands to Mauritius to secure military base
Deal comes after 50 years of wrangling over the remote but strategically important archipelago4 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
Can London make itself at home on the South Bank?
The creation of this centre of culture in the capital was a postwar triumph. Now, new residential developments hope to build upon the regeneration that the Festival of Britain ignited4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Frieze London: Billy Childish Refuses All Labels
The British musician, artist and writer will do a live painting session at Frieze London. These days he’s focusing on landscapes and his family.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I fell asleep driving around London’: TV workers on fear, danger and fatalities in an industry in crisis
Accidents on set and road collisions suffered by exhausted crew are on the rise. But the demand for great shows continues. Are broadcasters pushing staff too far?. As a young female TV crew member ...4 days ago