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Financial Times - Business
UK ministers plan recruiting drive to plug train driver shortage, says union
One in five are due to retire this decade, warns Aslef, as staff shortages continue to be felt2 days ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Rival protesters clash in Bolivia as ex-President Evo Morales leads a march to the capital
Bolivia’s pro-government supporters and security forces have confronted protesters loyal to former President Evo Morales in a street melee2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests
The French government has sent a special anti-riot police unit that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique2 days ago - France -
The Guardian - World
Renewed ‘austerity drive’ will make racism worse, says Diane Abbott – Labour conference live
Labour delegates expected to vote on motion opposing winter fuel payment cuts tomorrow. Starmer vows to protect public services from fresh austerity Labour heads to conference in a spin ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Embiid joins Curry, other NBA stars in $500M earnings club
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid joined Steph Curry as one of five NBA players who are on track to earn $500 million in career on-court earnings.2 days ago - NBA -
BBC News - Top stories
Unions and Labour still wrangling over workers' rights
The unions are behind Labour's plans to boost workers' rights but can't agree on the details.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Bowl projections: Clemson joins CFP as last at-large team; Michigan in field after late rally vs. USC
Oklahoma State and Kansas State fall out of Jerry Palm's projected 12-team field after losses Saturday2 days ago - College Football -
The Guardian - World
Bolivia: protest march by ex-president’s supporters reflects split at heart of left
Evo Morales leads thousands of followers to La Paz to ‘save’ country from his handpicked successor turned rival. The last time Evo Morales led a cross-country march, it was to defend the ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Fidelity and Abrdn join new trade body for investment platforms
Platforms Association aims to represent online financial sites as regulatory scrutiny increases3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump rejects Harris call for second debate, saying ‘it’s too late’
Tim Ryan, former Ohio Democratic representative, says Trump is avoiding debate because ‘he is scared’. Kamala Harris has accepted an invitation from CNN to participate in another debate with Donald ...3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Worboys lawyer joins team working for alleged Fayed victims
Phillippa Kaufmann KC, who helped black cab rapist’s victims sue the Metropolitan police, is helping examine whether the force should have done more to bring Harrods boss to justice. The lawyer who ...3 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Verstappen protests presser after FIA penalty
Max Verstappen refused to give full answers during a post-qualifying press conference at the Singapore Grand Prix in an apparent protest against the governing body's decision to penalise him for ...3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Harris accepts invite for 2nd presidential debate, Trump says its "too late"
The Kamala Harris campaign was quick to call for a second debate between the two nominees shortly after their Sept. 10 meeting on ABC wrapped.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
ABC News - World
Climate activists cleared in UK of charges in rooftop protest at Sunak's estate
Four Greenpeace activists who were arrested for scaling the country estate of former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last year to protest his oil and gas drilling expansion plans have been ...3 days ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Max Verstappen’s tight-lipped protest challenges Sulayem at Singapore GP
Driver quiet in press conference after swearing row Lando Norris first after qualifying; Verstappen second Max Verstappen is never one to back down from a fight and the Dutchman duly squared up ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Madonna given standing ovation at Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan tribute show
The pop superstar goes back decades with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, and appeared in head-to-toe D&G. Traffic came to a standstill on Saturday afternoon in Milan as Madonna arrived at Dolce ...3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Teamsters play hardball with politics during pivotal period for unions
The Teamsters’ decision this week to not endorse a presidential candidate sent a message of disappointment over both candidates' commitment to the prominent union's issues, and about the rising ...3 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Votes being counted in Sri Lanka's first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.3 days ago -
ABC News - World
Cambodia pulls out of a regional development pact after protests
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet says he's pulling his country out of a development agreement with neighboring Vietnam and Laos following protests that it was benefiting foreign interests3 days ago -
ABC News - Health
In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn't fast enough
Six years after a teenage Greta Thunberg walked out of school in a solitary climate protest outside of the Swedish parliament, young people around the world staged fresh marches and said their ...4 days ago - Climate -
Wired - Tech
Protesters Take to Apple Stores Worldwide on iPhone 16 Launch Day
Calling for Apple to break its silence on the ongoing war in Gaza and to rid so-called blood minerals from its supply chain, protesters stood outside over a dozen Apple Stores around the world Friday.4 days ago - Apple -
CBS News - Top stories
How Chris Hemsworth's kids convinced him to join "Transformers One"
Chris Hemsworth reveals that his children played a key role in his decision to voice Young Optimus Prime in "Transformers One."4 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Local Teamsters groups announce Harris endorsements after national union declines to do so
The main national body of the Teamsters union may have declined to endorse a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, but that hasn't stopped local units from doing so.4 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Who could join Shohei Ohtani in 50-50 club? These seven MLB players have the right skillset to make a run
Shohei Ohtani is the founding member of baseball's 50-50 club... will anyone else join in the coming years?4 days ago - MLB -
The Guardian - World
Missing Kenyan anti-government protesters resurface as police chief appears in court
Anger had been growing at police chief Gilbert Masengeli after abductions of Jamil and Aslam Longton and Bob Njagi . Three Kenyans who were abducted last month after taking part in an ...4 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
New York’s pot business on track to join $1 billion legal state sales club
New York State may approach $1 billion in legal pot sales this year as its legal cannabis business gains traction some three years after marijuana was legalized in the state.4 days ago - New York -
The Guardian - World
Holocaust survivor marks 80th birthday with protest outside Israeli prison
Prof Veronika Cohen holds vigil with friends to draw attention to poor treatment of Palestinian prisoners. Middle East crisis – latest news updates A Holocaust survivor has chosen to mark her ...4 days ago - Israel -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ex-England prop Priim to join Hills in RFL role
Former England, Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos prop Danika Priim will join RFL president Adam Hills as one of his vice-presidents.6 days ago