Shocking Supreme Court

Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure

National Literacy Trust finds only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time, a sharp drop on last year to the lowest figure yet recorded. Children’s reading enjoyment has ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Cancer diagnosis was the biggest shock of my life - Sir Chris Hoy

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy says finding out his cancer was terminal was "the biggest shock" of his life.

The Spin | The 1983 West Indian rebel tour to South Africa that shocked cricket

Source of a tip-off that blew the cover of 16 players leaving Barbados for the apartheid pariah state is finally revealed. As the England men’s team arrive at Bridgetown airport for their three ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

World Needs Much More Aid to Adapt to Climate Shocks, U.N. Says

A new report, urging rich nations to give more climate aid to poorer ones, comes as Donald Trump’s election throws global climate talks into disarray.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The US election, while shocking, was not a repudiation of democracy | Austin Sarat

Americans believe firmly in democracy, and Trump winning is not an endorsement of authoritarianism. Democracy requires faith of various kinds. It requires faith in the wisdom of the people, in the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

How much will Arsenal miss Edu after sporting director's shock departure?

Edu has successfully overseen Arsenal's transfers for the past five years. Why is he leaving so unexpectedly, and what will the Gunners do now?

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

'Glorious light' goes out - shock at Robins' Coventry exit

BBC Sport looks at some of the reaction from Coventry City's decision to sack boss Mark Robins, the English Football League longest-serving manager.

Clock ticking for Messi as Miami suffer biggest shock in MLS postseason history

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the MLS playoffs after getting stunned by Atlanta.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

European football: Barcelona suffer shock defeat against Real Sociedad

Roma sack coach Ivan Juric after just 12 games in charge Scott McTominay scores as Napoli hold Inter 1-1 Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 La Liga defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday that ended ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Lionel Messi’s shock playoff defeat was great for drama but a problem for MLS

The league has made the Argentinian star the crux of its push for growth. But now that his season is over will neutral fans bother to watch?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

‘Almost like imprisonment’: the shocking truth about life for boybands in their ‘golden era’

Mobbed, groped, overworked, paid a pittance and given little time off … ahead of a major TV series about boybands, former members of 5ive and 911 reveal what success was really like for many. ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

David Coote video ‘shocking’ but refs aren’t corrupt says former colleague

The Premier League referee who appeared to call Jurgen Klopp a “German c---” has damaged the reputation of referees but they are not corrupt, a former colleague has said.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 hours ago

Iran’s supreme leader signals measured response to Israel’s attack

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tries to balance domestic expectations with risk of escalating regional conflict

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Adviser to supreme leader says Iran will respond to Israeli attack

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel, US with 'crushing response' over attack

Iran’s supreme leader has threatened Israel and the U.S. with “a crushing response” over attacks on Iran and its allies

World - ABC News - November 3

Iran's supreme leader threatens U.S., Israel with "a crushing response"

Any further attacks from either side could engulf the wider Middle East, already teetering over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon, into a wider regional ...

Iran's supreme leader says enemies will receive 'crushing response'

The threat comes a week after Israel attacked Iran, raising fears that retaliation will escalate to war.

In Wisconsin, Trump courts 'garbage' outrage while Harris courts students

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris held events in Wisconsin on Wednesday, with Trump in Green Bay and Harris in Madison.

Politics - NBC News - October 31

The Uplift: From the court to the swimming pool

NBA player Jared Butler fulfills his lifelong goal of learning how to swim – and hopes to inspire others to chase their dreams. A patient who thought for decades about the nurse who cared for her ...

Lady Donaldson to appear in court in December

The 58-year-old previously pleaded not guilty to three charges related to aiding and abetting.

Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court

He was jailed for republishing and distributing untrue claims about a Syrian refugee.

Damar Hamlin has been about more than a shocking Monday night moment this season

'I won't lie, Monday nights are a little bit more meaningful to me,' Hamlin said.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

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