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Scotland lose intense scrap with dogged Springboks

World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series

Why did Scotland loss to Springboks feel inevitable?

South Africa second row Eben Etzebeth said the 17-point win over Scotland flattered his side. So why did their win feel so inevitable?

Rassie Erasmus: ‘Springboks aren’t the bad guys – but it’s always personal’

Admiration rather than adulation follows South Africa but their controversial coach is launching a charm offensive. South Africa are mounting a charm offensive this autumn. They have won the last ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Springboks fail to win hearts with brutal brand of rugby facing Scotland

There will be no love lost between rivals in reruns of World Cup pool matches also including Wales against Fiji. A 50-point frolic against the Fiji second team this will not be. Scotland welcome ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Rassie Erasmus calls on doctor to deliver message: Springboks are ready

Despite having less time than England to prepare, South Africa hope Bomb Squad can give impression of strength. When Rassie Erasmus does something out of the ordinary it is usually for a reason, so ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

The Uplift: An adaptable dog

A dog wows onlookers by walking around town on his two hind legs — but it's not a trick, it's an adaptation. A woman decks out her house in eye-catching decorations each October, not for Halloween ...

The Uplift: Trooper the dog

An abandoned dog, left behind ahead of Hurricane Milton, is rescued by a trooper and given a second chance at life. Ukrainian ballet dancers use their strength and grace on and off the stage. Plus, ...

Starbucks scraps 2025 guidance after fall in sales and earnings

New chief Brian Niccol vows ‘to fundamentally change our strategy’ to return to growth

Business - Financial Times - October 22

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great?

A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.

World - The New York Times - October 30

National Care Service plan 'delayed not scrapped'

The flagship scheme would transfer responsibility for social care from Scottish councils to a new national body.

‘Salads don’t win scrums’: Ox Nché is icing on Springboks’ front-row cake

A World Cup winner in 2023, the loosehead is part of South Africa’s feared ‘Bomb Squad’ and a hero in his home country. Ox Nché is far from the finished article. By his own admission, the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

In Nepal, all good dogs are worshipped

It was the annual Kukur Puja festival in Nepal on Thursday, and dogs across the nation were draped in marigold garlands, marked with celebratory vermillion pigment and presented with overflowing ...

Here’s a rabbit for the chancellor’s hat: scrap stamp duty on shares | Nils Pratley

Getting rid of SDRT would pay for itself over time because other receipts would rise, abolitionists say. . Rachel Reeves is looking for taxes to raise, rather than ones to abolish. Never mind: here ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Labour’s promise of change requires a clearer message

Starmer’s government must learn from leaders who transformed Britain: Attlee, Blair and, yes, Thatcher

World - Financial Times - October 18

A ‘full fat’ Budget is impossible — what are the trade-offs?

Traditional Labour measures on tax and borrowing will need to be balanced with thinner fare to keep to fiscal constraints

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry

Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulator

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Trump and Harris Scrap for Georgia as Supporters Brace for a Photo Finish

Georgia has seen a flurry of activity underlining both parties’ recognition that, once again, the state is anyone’s to win.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Australia scraps multi-billion dollar military satellite system

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears

Decision comes after military concludes projects would complicate defending Nato’s newest member against attack. Sweden has vetoed plans for 13 offshore windfarms in the Baltic Sea, citing ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

The Guardian view on America’s electoral college: time to scrap an antidemocratic relic | Editorial

Concerns about US democracy grow with the electoral college’s role in enabling presidents to win without the popular vote, potentially benefiting Donald Trump in 2024. The last two presidential ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Turkish film festival scrapped over Daniel Craig gay drama censorship

Mubi cancels four-day event in protest as local government blocks screening of Luca Guadagnino-directed movie Queer. Organisers of an Istanbul film festival announced its cancellation on Thursday ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

India Scraps Import Ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’

In 1988, India issued an order forbidding the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel. A Delhi Court has overturned the order, not because of free speech, but because no one could find it.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Cheap tyres and scrap metal: Icahn’s empire shows signs of strain

Billionaire activist investor’s holding company grasps for revival as it cuts dividend and weighs asset sale

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Stellantis, Leapmotor scrap plans for second EV model in Poland

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Danish palace scraps system dating to the 1800s that grants royal labels for products

Denmark’s royal court says it will phase out a labeling system dating to the 1800s that grants companies the right to use the image of the Danish crown on their letterhead, packaging and labels

World - ABC News - 21 hours ago

Tapestry’s stock soars and Capri erases losses as fashion giants scrap merger deal

Tapestry Inc.’ stock soared Thursday, while Capri Holdings Inc.’s stock erased losses to gain 4%, after Tapestry said it’s terminating its $8.5 billion merger agreement with its smaller rival.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

Amy Adams turns into a dog in 'bizarre and brilliant' film

Nightbitch, released in December, is less of a body horror and more of a metaphor about motherhood.

Dog spotted on top of Great Pyramid of Giza

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Man jailed after dog killed younger brother

Wayne Stevens died from his injuries and the dog was shot dead by police officers.

Woody the dog switches detection skills to save puffins

The rodents pose a risk to puffins and other seabirds who breed on Rathlin Island every year in their thousands.

Man arrested in dog walker murder case

Police are questioning a man over the death of Anita Rose, who was found seriously injured in July.

WATCH: Toddler loves to walk family dog

Shalom loves to help golden retriever Skylar get ready for her daily walk.

Man charged in dog walker murder case

A man is charged on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman who walking her dog.

Why do dogs lick you? Expert explains

A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.

WATCH: NYC dogs show off Halloween costumes

These three pups from the 34th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade are celebrating Halloween in style.

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