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Venezuela sends 11,000 troops to retake prison
BBC - 20 Sep 2023 23:46
Since being taken over by a mega-gang, the prison reportedly had a pool, nightclub and even a zoo.
6 university students expelled after 'disgusting' group masturbation celebration video goes viral
New York Post - 20 Sep 2023 05:55
Six university students have been expelled after they stormed a volleyball court and performed a group sex act celebration.
Adidas chief exec: Kanye West 'didn't mean what he said' with antisemitic comments
The Guardian - 20 Sep 2023 11:56
Bjørn Gulden said West, who praised Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, wasn't 'a bad person - it just came across that way' Bjørn Gulden, chief executive of Adidas, has lamented the end of the company's lucrative partnership ...
Europe talks to itself in many languages. That's why English is vital to its democracy | Timothy Garton Ash
The Guardian - 20 Sep 2023 12:00
English is still the continent's most widely used language - and the Guardian's new digital Europe edition is a major addition to the Eurosphere "How can anyone govern a country with 246 different kinds of cheese?" Charl...
Scotland's gender reform bill was not blocked due to policy row, court told
The Guardian - 20 Sep 2023 18:37
Lawyer for UK government calls claim a 'red herring' as Holyrood seeks to overturn veto Claiming Scotland's gender recognition reform bill was blocked because Westminster disagreed with it is a "red herring', according t...
Pricey organic chickens at Oktoberfest divides beer-drinking revelers: 'Woke Wiesn'
New York Post - 20 Sep 2023 08:36
Oktoberbest has become the latest tradition to prove divisive -- as one beer peddler is serving up pricey organic chickens that have ruffled some feathers.
John Bradbury obituary
The Guardian - 20 Sep 2023 19:18
My former husband John Bradbury, known as Brad, who has died aged 75, was a talented sculptor and artist. He specialised in stone carving and architectural ornament and worked from 1978 to 1980 on Westminster Abbey, incl...
Sexual abuse: Sisters speak out over years of attacks by 'monster' father
BBC - 20 Sep 2023 15:25
The four women tell their story after father dies days into a 16-year sentence for sexual abuse.
Guardian launches digital Europe edition
The Guardian - 20 Sep 2023 10:53
Expanded presence to showcase original journalism and highlight issues that matter to European readers The Guardian has launched a digital Europe edition with an expanded presence across the continent in an attempt to fo...
Pro-Trump attorney Lin Wood to be prosecution witness in Georgia election case
ABC News - 20 Sep 2023 23:49
The Fulton County DA's office has secured pro-Trump attorney Lin Wood as a witness in its Georgia election interference case, according to a court filing.
Viral series about Chinese teapot escaping from British Museum to become film
The Guardian - 20 Sep 2023 16:21
Series with 370m views echoes Chinese state media calls for return of cultural relics A viral series on the Chinese version of TikTok about a jade teapot that turns into a woman and escapes from the British Museum is to ...
Republicans want it both ways: less gun control and Hunter Biden gun charges
The Guardian - 20 Sep 2023 14:00
Conservative efforts to expand the second amendment are exactly what may help Hunter Biden in court After spending years attacking Hunter Biden over his allegedly illegal behavior, Republicans reacted to the news of his ...
Britain's Pitch to Investors: We're Boring Now---and That's Good
Wall Street Journal - 20 Sep 2023 06:05
Investment in the U.K. is rising again as Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt and his prime minister manage to make Britain predictable again.
PM's green approach is pragmatic, says Suella Braverman
BBC - 20 Sep 2023 11:46
But the dilution of green policies has sparked anger among some Tories and opposition parties.
Why is Russia targeting hospitals in Kherson? - video explainer
The Guardian - 20 Sep 2023 12:00
Russia has been systematically targeting medical facilities in Kherson, Ukraine, severely affecting the lives of the city's residents, a report says. The Centre for Information Resilience, using information collected and...
Here's how China would invade Taiwan, according to the Pentagon
New York Post - 20 Sep 2023 01:29
Despite its proximity to Taiwan, there is "absolutely nothing easy about a [Chinese] invasion of Taiwan," a US Army general said Tuesday.
Trans people 'hung out to dry' by NHS, grieving mother of young trans woman says
Sky News - 20 Sep 2023 20:22
Transphobia is a "deliberate policy" within the NHS, the family of a young trans woman has said.
A seaside resort near Acadia National Park just added bungalow-style rooms
Boston - 20 Sep 2023 11:00
Ten hotel rooms have been added to the Maine property. The post A seaside resort near Acadia National Park just added bungalow-style rooms appeared first on Boston.com.
New Zealand rattled by magnitude 5.6 quake but no immediate reports of major damage or injuries
ABC News - 20 Sep 2023 01:28
New Zealand has been rattled by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake but there are no immediate reports of major damage or injuries
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The Week - 20 Sep 2023 19:00
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Operations at El Paso border entry point suspended so officers can help with migrant surge: CBP
New York Post - 20 Sep 2023 02:37
The suspension of cargo processing at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) -- one of the four main bridges which connects El Paso with Mexico -- began Monday, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced.
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss says club 'in trouble' with mounting injury list
BBC - 20 Sep 2023 00:32
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says club "in trouble" with a mounting injury list that threatens to disrupt his side's perfect start to the season.