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Keir Starmer played the China card in Rio – and sent a message to a hawkish Donald Trump | Simon Tisdall

The PM and other western leaders are cosying up to Beijing. If the president-elect imposes punitive tariffs on Chinese imports, he will give Xi the upper hand. Both were lawyers before they became ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

'Scammers sent courier to steal £4,000'

A fraud victim tells the BBC how she used a helpline to stop scammers stealing more of her money.

Badgers' Del Rio to resign after crash, OWI arrest

Jack Del Rio, the senior adviser to Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell, will resign after he was arrested and cited for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

G20 countries issue final declaration in Rio

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Authorities investigate racist texts sent to Black Americans

Authorities are investigating racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country telling them they have been “selected to pick cotton.” “The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

FBI investigating racists texts sent to Black Americans

The FBI is investigating a series of racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country. A state attorney general has suggested that foreign actors may be involved. NBC News' Zinhle ...

Feds investigate racist text messages sent nationwide

Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages that were sent this week to residents in at least 19 states, from California to Connecticut. The texts were also sent to students at ...

One of 8 migrants sent to Albania returned to Italy

World - Yahoo News - November 9

Rio courtroom may see belated measure of justice for murdered Marielle Franco

The high-profile city councillor was gunned down with her driver in 2018 – now two of her confessed killers go on trial. It was not even 10pm and the football match she was watching on TV had still ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Trial begins in the assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

A trial has opened against two former policemen accused in the 2018 killing of a Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

World - ABC News - October 30

Israel puts pressure on G20 states ahead of Rio summit

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

G20 leaders gather in Rio while COP29 delegates seek deal in Baku

Plus, Ukraine war passes 1,000th day milestone

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

EU and Mercosur miss a trick at Rio summit devoid of trade talks

Also in this newsletter: Italy’s controversial law on surrogacy enters into force

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Rio Tinto Says Sexual Harassment, Racism Still Happening at Miner

The miner is finding it difficult to stamp out sexual harassment, racism, and bullying as it faces resistance and backlash from some workers to its efforts to overhaul the culture.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Gov. Abbott to expand buoy border barriers in Rio Grande

Barriers are expected to be placed in heavy crossing areas as early as Wednesday.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Texas Puts More Buoy Barriers in the Rio Grande to Block Migrants

The move by Gov. Greg Abbott, flouting a federal challenge, signaled that Texas expects to have a freer hand on the border under President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Player sent off after 3 seconds in Brazil's Serie A

A Brazilian striker was sent off in a top-division match on Saturday after hitting a rival with his elbow just three seconds into a match.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Japan Election: Asia’s Most Stable Democracy Is Sent Into Chaos

Deep-seated grievance among Japanese voters has put the Liberal Democrats, longstanding custodians of the status quo, on notice.

World - The New York Times - October 28

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral

Election surveys sent by MyPillow CEO-linked group prompt FBI referral.

The dispute over Diego Garcia sent a strong message to Iran

The new agreement between Britain and Mauritius brought an end to their decades-long dispute regarding sovereignty over the archipelago.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

These 3 struggles sent this retired couple back to the U.S. after a move overseas

Moving to Portugal in retirement was a dream — but they weren’t ready for the reality.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

VAR Review: Should Lisandro Martínez have been sent off?

Was the Man United defender lucky to escape a red card? We assess the weekend's controversies.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Officials condemn racist texts sent to Black residents in several states

The FBI said it was aware of "the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country."

FBI investigating racist texts sent to people around the country

Racist texts have been sent to people around the country, including college students. It's unclear who is behind the messages and how people were targeted. Some recipients tied the messages to the ...

Racist texts sent to random Black Americans in multiple states, FBI investigating

Law enforcement agencies in multiple states say racist text messages with almost identical language were sent to Black Americans Wednesday telling them they had been "selected for cotton picking." ...

FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US

The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.

Federal agencies investigate racist texts sent after election

The FBI and other federal agencies are investigating the mass racist text messages sent after the presidential election. The messages, which referenced slavery, were sent to people around the ...

States work to tackle racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide

Racist text messages were sent to scores of Black people the day after the election telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”

VAR Review: Should Bailey have been sent off?

Should Aston Villa have been reduced to 10 men against Liverpool?

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Mattel’s New ‘Wicked’ Doll Line Sent Customers to a Porn Site

It’s just the latest in a long series of marketing flubs from big brands.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court

Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.

North Korea Sent a Mystery Man to Lead Its Troops Fighting Ukraine

In a country that fetes its military elites like celebrities, Col. Gen. Kim Yong Bok was rarely seen in public. Until he was chosen to lead Pyongyang’s troops sent to aid Russia.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says

South Korea's spy agency says that North Korea has recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

How Laken Riley's death sent "a reality shock" through a college town

For many students, Athens, Georgia, no longer feels like the safe haven they once thought it was, after the killing of Laken Riley.

Judge sentences 2 former cops to 79 and 59 years for the 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco

World - ABC News - October 31

Wisconsin staffer Jack Del Rio resigns following arrest for allegedly operating vehicle while intoxicated

Del Rio, a longtime NFL coach, was serving as a senior adviser to Badgers coach Luke Fickell

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

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