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Banana-phobe Swedish minister’s staff insisted on ‘no traces in the room’

Colleagues speak up in Paulina Brandberg’s support after leaked emails reveal efforts to spare her from the fruit. A Swedish government minister’s fear of bananas has become a national talking ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Trump and his allies insist he's 'not a Nazi'

After some Democrats drew comparisons between former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally and a 1939 pro-Nazi event held there, Trump and his allies are insisting that he is “not ...

‘The Interview’: Nancy Pelosi Insists the Election Was Not a Rebuke of the Democrats

The former House Speaker reflects on Donald Trump’s victory, Kamala Harris’s candidacy and the future of the Democratic Party.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

'SNL' was always with Trump, cast members insist in latest sketch

In its first episode since Tuesday's election, the “Saturday Night Live” cast members insisted they've gone from Donald Trump critics to ardent supporters.

Police insisted second Salisbury novichok attack was drug overdose, inquiry told

Inspector dismissed emergency services’ concerns that incident was similar to Skripal poisonings, KC says. Police officers urged paramedics and firefighters to treat the second novichok incident in ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Collingwood insists England have belief to chase down ‘tough’ Pakistan target

Coach promises England will attack on day four ‘This team’s capable of some special things’ Paul Collingwood insisted England had not given up hope of beating Pakistan despite ending the third ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Trent Alexander-Arnold not distracted by Real Madrid links, insists Arne Slot

Slot: ‘These players are used to links with top clubs’ Liverpool full-back can speak to foreign clubs in January Arne Slot has insisted Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be unsettled or distracted ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Justin Trudeau insists he will lead Liberals into next election amid dissent

More than 20 lawmakers from his party sign letter asking Canadian prime minister to step down before election. Justin Trudeau has insisted that he will lead his Liberal party into the next ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Iran strongly 'condemns' Israeli strikes, insists its right to self defense

Iran responded early Saturday to Israel's overnight precision strikes, asserting its "inherent right of self-defense." The Iranian foreign ministry, in a statement, condemned the attack "in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

England’s Jess Carter insists Germany loss came at ‘perfect time’

Disorganised Lionesses conceded three first-half goals Georgia Stanway: ‘It’s a process. This is still a step forward’ Jess Carter believes England’s chaotic 4-3 defeat against Germany came at ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Edu’s exit a surprise but will not affect Arsenal’s progress, insists Mikel Arteta

Manager admits Edu’s departure ‘happened very quickly’ Martin Ødegaard has travelled for match against Inter Mikel Arteta has insisted Edu’s departure as sporting director will not stop ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Reeves insists she will not be ‘coming back with more tax increases’

UK chancellor describes last week’s £40bn tax-raising Budget as a ‘one-off reset’ and one ‘we will never need . . . again’

World - Financial Times - November 6

Menendez brothers' prosecutors insist nothing has changed: 'They slaughtered their mother'

Current and former prosecutors who tried the brothers in the 1990s told NBC News they believe Erik and Lyle Menendez are cold-blooded killers who should be in prison.

Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts

Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.

Netanyahu sacks defense minister

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, an Israeli official confirmed to The Hill. Netanyahu and Gallant have clashed publicly over the course of the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits

Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Sources: Tuchel to raid Chelsea for England staff

Thomas Tuchel is set to raid former club Chelsea as he attempts to form his backroom staff after becoming England's new head coach, sources have told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch

Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.

5 Tips for Maximizing Productivity With a Hybrid Staff on Slack

The senior director of product management at the communications company has some simple advice for leaders.

Business - Inc. - October 21

WATCH: Trump blasted by former chief of staff

Donald Trump’s former chief of staff and retired General John Kelly called the former president a “fascist” with no concept for the rule of law or constitution.

Trump's former chief of staff warns of a second presidency

Former President Donald Trump's ex-chief of staff John Kelly told the New York Times in a new interview that he frequently witnessed behavior which leads him to believe Trump's ambition is to be a ...

Israeli prison staff accused of assaulting Marwan Barghouti

Prominent Palestinian detainee, a former high-ranking member of Fatah party, attacked in his cell, say rights groups. Middle East crisis – live updates Palestinian prisoner rights ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests

A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Escaped prisoner fooled staff with pumpkin in bed

He used a pumpkin and boiler suit to fool prison staff into thinking he was asleep when he escaped.

At your service: the holiday homes with a significant difference

Second residences with the perks and services of a hotel and members’ club is thriving sector — with buyers paying a premium for ‘lifestyle per square foot’

World - Financial Times - October 30

Susie Wiles: Who is Trump’s new 'ice maiden' chief of staff?

The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job.

Surviving a shake-up: is restructuring ever good for staff?

As companies from Amazon to Citi overhaul management, experts warn of consequences beyond job cuts

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Van Nistelrooy leaves Man Utd coaching staff

Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Manchester United after not being given a role in new manager Ruben Amorim's backroom staff.

Deryck Whibley insists he's 'not a liar' after ex-manager denies sexual coercion claims

Sum 41's Deryck Whibley vouches his memoir is '100%' true after ex-manager's denial that he 'groomed' and 'sexually abused' the singer.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

Mystery of downed airplane in Sudan deepens as Kyrgyzstan insists aircraft had been de-registered

The mystery surrounding a crashed cargo plane in Sudan purportedly downed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has deepened as authorities insist the aircraft had been de-registered in Kyrgyzstan

World - ABC News - October 22

Starmer insists he can have a ‘good relationship’ with Trump despite election ‘interference’ claim

After Trump campaign complaint, PM says Labour officials volunteering for Harris were ‘doing it in their spare time’ rather than in their official capacity. Keir Starmer has insisted he can ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Raiders won't trade Maxx Crosby, team owner Mark Davis insists emphatically

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis emphatically disputed the notion that the team will trade their star pass rusher.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live

PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Rishi Sunak keen to remain MP after jetting-off jibes, insist friends

Former PM wants to prove a point by staying the course, but other Tories said to be mulling their own early exit. Rishi Sunak is planning to stay the course in parliament on the backbenches, as ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Borthwick insists his England setup is different amid claims over Jones era

Danny Care accused Jones regime of being ‘a dictatorship’ Borthwick hails ‘step forward’ in players sharing opinions Steve Borthwick has insisted he has nothing to hide about his England setup ...