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Relax, Australia: confected outrage about Sam Konstas hides the real issue | Barney Ronay
The energy expended on my ‘Ashes war of words’ would be better directed at the fight for the future of Test cricket. Australia: an apology. Earlier this week I wrote an article that compared one ...The Guardian - 1h -
Thailand Prime Minster receives scam call using the voice of another world leader
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she was nearly tricked by a scam caller posing as another world leader.NBC News - 4h -
Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup
A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.The Wall Street Journal - 17h -
Freed Cuban Dissident: The Church and Biden Got Duped
Hundreds more Cuban dissidents are expected to be released in the coming days in a deal with President Biden, but even a top beneficiary is balking.The New York Times - 10h -
France's Catholic Church calls on prosecutors to probe late priest
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Film-maker Jacques Audiard apologises after Mexican outrage over Emilia Pérez
The director of the award-winning musical about a trans cartel boss has said the film isn’t intended to be realistic, but he is sorry if things in it ‘seem shocking’. Emilia Pérez director Jacques ...The Guardian - 1d -
Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes
Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the year. In the quaintly upsetting era of George W Bush’s presidency, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Chinese Billionaire Cranes Rolls-Royce Ghost to 44th-Floor Penthouse
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Brazilian teen rolls to upset in Aussie Open debut
Ascendant Joao Fonseca, 18, of Brazil, beat No. 9 seed Andrey Rublev in straight sets in the first round at the Australian Open on Tuesday.ESPN - 3d -
Itoje to captain England in Six Nations as Murley and Beard called up
Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as captain while uncapped Cadan Murley and Oscar Beard are named in England's Six Nations squad.BBC News - 3d -
Tulip Siddiq faces calls to resign after Bangladesh leader’s remarks
UK City minister embroiled in property scandal tied to ousted government of her aunt, Sheikh HasinaFinancial Times - 5d -
Co-leader of Germany’s far-right AfD calls for mass deportations
Alice Weidel promises “repatriations on a large scale” in speech to party faithfulFinancial Times - 6d -
‘White people shouldn’t mess with it’: Native American church laments psychedelic cactus shortage
Western ‘psychedelic renaissance’ is partly to blame for dwindling supplies of peyote, which produces mescaline. Aldous Huxley wrote about the spiritual visions he had while taking the drug ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘Companies always cozy up to whoever is in power’: Why Meta is numb to outrage over its fact-checking changes
One human-rights group called Meta’s fact-checking change “exceedingly dangerous.” That didn’t seem to stop the company.MarketWatch - 6d -
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in amid outrage over alleged fraudulent election
US announces $65m bounty for arrest of president, who has led country since 2013 and failed to prove he won recent vote. Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro , has been accused of ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops
Move marks shift in views but sexually active gay men will not be admitted to Roman Catholic seminaries. Gay men will be allowed to train as priests in Roman Catholic seminaries, so long as they ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Lisa Nandy rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match
Culture secretary says it should go ahead despite pressure for it to be cancelled over Taliban’s treatment of women. UK politics live – latest updates England should be allowed to play next ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
House Democrats call on ICC to rescind arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
A group of House Democrats is urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to rescind arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and former defense minister as Congress is poised to potentially ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Dining across the divide: ‘I’m angry about elderly, supposedly celibate priests giving women advice on reproductive health’
They may not have seen eye to eye on abortion and assisted dying, but could American politics unite them?. Allison, 63, Edinburgh . Occupation Former policy manager. Currently “economically ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Meta Rolls Back Hate Speech Rules
Advocates say Meta’s decision to loosen content moderation could lead to serious harms.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce says super rich fueling a demand boom for bespoke models
BMW-owned Rolls Royce Motor Cars, like other luxury car brands, has seen an uptick in demand for bespoke and complex car models in recent months.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Rolls-Royce expands to build bespoke cars for super-rich
The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Awards success of cartel boss musical Emilia Pérez prompts outrage in Mexico
The film about Mexico has just one main actor who is Mexican, and Mexicans say it’s heavy with stereotypes and treats violence with frivolity. A musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes their ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
How One Pastor Is Helping Struggling Churches Keep Their Doors Open
Thousands of churches around the country close every year. In Brooklyn, one pastor is trying to help struggling parishes keep their doors open.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden praises Trudeau: 'I am proud to call him my friend'
President Biden praised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, recounting a variety of issues the leaders worked on together over the years and emphasizing he is “proud to call him my friend.” ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
McDonald's rolls back diversity goals
Fast food giant McDonald’s has become the latest company to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments following the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision ending affirmative action in ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
McDonald's is the latest company to roll back diversity goals
Four years after launching a push for more diversity in its ranks, McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a U.S.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Schumer: 'Utterly outrageous' Trump is considering pardons for Jan. 6 rioters
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., spoke on the Senate floor before Congress meets to certify President-elect Trump's election victory. Schumer reflected on the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, and called ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Pope Francis should brace for a new dynamic in the US Catholic Church
With the second coming of Donald Trump, things will be different.The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Elon Musk turns on Nigel Farage, calls him to step down as U.K. party leader
Elon Musk said Nigel Farage should quit as leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK party in an abrupt withdrawal of support by the U.S. billionaire.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
What are my rights if my home is flooded or damaged?
Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Musk calls for Farage to be replaced as Reform party leader
Surprise split comes after two men disagreed over jailed rightwing activist Tommy RobinsonFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Filth and frolics - how pointy shoes once caused moral outrage in London
Shoes seen as demonic and vain were blamed for making men "effeminate" and bringing the plague to London.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
‘My call’: India captain Rohit Sharma insists he was not axed for fifth Test
Opener stands down after scoring 31 runs in three Tests Tourists need win at SCG to level series against Australia A defiant Rohit Sharma says he made the call to drop himself for the fifth ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Greenland leader calls for independence from Denmark as Trump enters
Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede announced a desire to obtain independence from Denmark in the wake of President-elect Trump’s comments about buying the island territory. “The Greenlandic ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Buckeyes keep rolling in CFP: 'That's who we are'
Ohio State rolled to its second straight blowout win in the College Football Playoff, a 41-21 win over No. 1 Oregon that further eased the sting of its loss to Michigan to end the regular season.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
UK rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of Rolls-Royce
British rapper Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months after admitting that he drove his Rolls-Royce through London while using his phoneABC News - Jan. 2 -
Ohio St. rolls into semis with rout of No. 1 Ducks
Ohio State is headed to the CFP semifinals after blasting No. 1 Oregon 41-21 on Wednesday night in the Rose Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 1
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