US warship in Red Sea shoots down two Houthi missiles from Yemen

Two destroyers responded to a distress call from a Danish ship hit by a missile from Yemen, US says.

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Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia

Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.

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House prices end the year 1.8% lower, says Nationwide

The housing market is set to be subdued in 2024 despite hopes of an interest rate cut.

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Beachgoers swept away as huge wave crashes over wall in California

Eight people were injured as a rogue wave swamped people and vehicles in the city of Ventura.

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Thursday, 28 December 2023

Metallics, polka dots, short shorts - trends that will rule 2024

The colours, fabrics and designs which are likely to define our looks for the next 12 months.

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Ellie Goulding: Music industry changed after MeToo

The singer says there are stronger protections in place for young artists starting out today.

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Wednesday, 27 December 2023

Volunteers build Isle of Man's first community rowing boat

A team of volunteers spend 11 months building a Skiff in Laxey for a new community rowing scheme.

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Broadmoor: Silent twin on being locked up with Ronnie Kray

A film and hit song have been made about the "Silent Sisters" - now the surviving twin speaks.

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Christmas cards: Welsh Bethlehem tries to save tradition

A Welsh village still welcomes visitors who want Christmas cards stamped "from Bethlehem".

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British Home Children: Antique box tells heart-breaking history

The pictures found inside an antique box tell the heart-breaking history of the British Home Children.

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Two teenagers killed in three-vehicle crash in Cramlington

An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old died and three other people were seriously injured, police say.

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Watch: Rhinos 'scared' by Christmas pudding present

A giant, decorated enrichment ball left rhinos at the Cotswold Wildlife Park unimpressed.

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Friday, 22 December 2023

PDC World Championship 2024: Luke Littler says he has been 'non-stop' since 18 months old

Luke Littler, the 16-year-old who has taken the PDC World Championship by storm this year, says he's been playing "non-stop" since he was 18 months old.

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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Local fine tuning for Mistral and SDXL, GPU mem/latency optimization

Show HN: Local fine tuning for Mistral and SDXL, GPU mem/latency optimization
21 by lewq | 3 comments on Hacker News.
100% bootstrapped new startup. It lets you fine tune Mistral-7B and SDXL. In particular, for the LLM fine tuning we implemented a dataprep pipeline that turns websites/pdfs/doc files into question-answer pairs for training the small LLM using an big LLM. It includes a GPU scheduler that can do finegrained GPU memory scheduling (Kubernetes can only do whole-GPU, we do it per-GB of GPU memory to pack both inference and fine tuning jobs into the same fleet) to fit model instances into GPU memory to optimally trade off user facing latency with GPU memory utilization It's a pretty simple stack of control plane and a fat container that runs anywhere you can get hold of a GPU (e.g. runpod). Architecture: https://ift.tt/6GwSjgL Demo walkthrough showing runner dashboard: https://ift.tt/7PZ5lVh Run it yourself: https://ift.tt/yV0lKTC Discord: https://ift.tt/RikFTso Please roast me!

Hackney: Woman charged with murder of her four-year-old son

Kobi Dooley-Macharia was found with knife injuries and was taken to hospital, where he died.

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Thursday, 21 December 2023

Sir Keir Starmer supports assisted dying law change

The Labour leader says MPs should be allowed to vote with their conscience on assisted dying.

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Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages went missing

MP Penny Mordaunt tells the Covid inquiry messages to Boris Johnson and Michael Gove went missing.

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European Super League: Uefa and Fifa rules banning breakaway league unlawful, says court

Uefa and Fifa rules banning clubs joining breakaway competitions like the European Super League are unlawful, the European Court of Justice rules.

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Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Sports Personality of the Year 2023: Mary Earps wants 'to change the world'

England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps wants "to change the world" after being named Sports Personality of the Year 2023.

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Rimmel London ad banned for implying girls need make-up

The Facebook advert featured a Love Islander and read "get ready to slay this back-to-school season".

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'I don't work here!' - BBC reporter Ben Boulos interrupted on air

The BBC's Ben Boulos was mistaken for a greengrocer while reporting from a market hall in Birmingham.

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Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Stormont talks: What issues are affecting people in Northern Ireland?

As hopes of a pre-Christmas Stormont deal fade, four people explain how the limbo affects them.

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4,000 XL Bully owners apply for exemption from ban

The UK's chief veterinary officer says there could still be many unregistered dogs out there.

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Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper in 'very serious condition' in hospital

Former political adviser Derek Draper, 56, has been living with extreme complications from Covid.

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Biden ushered to safety after car crashes into motorcade

US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware.

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Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall

Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.

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Ian Wright: Match of the Day pundit to step down at end of season

Arsenal legend Ian Wright is to step down as a pundit from Match of the Day at the end of the season.

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Friday, 15 December 2023

Watch: Chaos after Beijing subway carriages detach

Eyewitness videos show passengers stranded in wintry conditions after two of the carriages separated.

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Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts

It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts.

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Baby formula prices: Soaring costs devastating family finances - survey

Two-thirds of new mothers have been forced into "tough choices" due to 25% price rise, a survey says.

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Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Bourne: Murder arrests after death of eight-week-old baby

A 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say

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Zara pulls advert accused of resembling Gaza images

The fashion firm says it regrets any misunderstanding about its advertising campaign.

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Monday, 11 December 2023

US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community.

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Paris Ritz: Missing €750k ring found in hotel vacuum bag

The owner has said she left the ring on a table in her hotel room but when she returned it was gone.

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Saturday, 9 December 2023

Chris Evert: 18-time Grand Slam singles champion says cancer has returned

Tennis legend Chris Evert says her cancer has returned, two years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

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Whamageddon: DJ sorry for playing Last Christmas by Wham!

Matt Facer apologises for potentially eliminating 7,000 from a game in which players avoid the song.

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Friday, 8 December 2023

Coil fitting wait leaves woman in excruciating pain

Patients in one health board area are waiting up to nine months for a coil fitting.

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Israel Gaza war: UPenn loses $100m donation after House testimony

A major University of Pennsylvania donor withdraws grant after Congress hearing about antisemitism on campus.

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Thursday, 7 December 2023

Unesco: Italian opera singing gets cultural heritage status

The four-centuries-old art mixing costume, drama and music joins other global customs and traditions.

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Folkestone hit-and-run: Manhunt after boy, 7, killed

A vehicle drove off after a crash in Folkestone which left a boy dead, Kent Police says.

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Cancer: Woman's condition incurable after IBS misdiagnosis

Claire O'Shea was told she had IBS but a masseuse on a Turkish holiday spotted a more sinister cause.

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Flood warnings in place across England after heavy rain

A total of 69 flood warnings are in place across England after snow gave way to heavy rain.

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Nigeria airstrike 'mistakenly' kills worshippers at religious festival

The army was targeting "terrorists" when civilians were hit by accident, the state governor says.

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Watch: Maori MP performs haka before swearing oath to King

Rawiri Waititim, an advocate for Maori rights, broke protocol as he was inducted into New Zealand's parliament.

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Learner driver fails 59 theory tests before pass

A hopeful from Redditch is praised for "amazing" commitment after spending £1,380 and 60 hours to pass.

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Sunday, 3 December 2023

UFC Fight Night: Dana White criticises 'bad stoppage' at Austin event

UFC president Dana White criticises a referee for failing to end a bout earlier, with the official's delayed decision angering fighters.

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Saturday, 2 December 2023

Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky

Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013.

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House prices edge higher as signs mortgage rates will fall

The Nationwide says there are "encouraging signs" that mortgage rates are starting to come down.

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'Airspace' above Battersea house to be auctioned

Vacant space above a building is offered with a guide price of £10,000, and no planning permission.

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UK cold snap persists with sub-zero nights to come

More bitterly cold nights are on the way, while snow and ice warnings remain in place for many.

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Wednesday, 29 November 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Python-Type-Challenges, master Python typing with online exercises

Show HN: Python-Type-Challenges, master Python typing with online exercises
8 by laike9m | 5 comments on Hacker News.
Hi HN, I'm excited to share Python-Type-Challenges, a collection of hands-on, interactive challenges designed to help Python developers master type annotations. Whether you're new to type hints or looking to deepen your understanding, these exercises provide a fun and educational way to explore Python's type system. I'd love to get your feedback and contributions! https://ift.tt/nGEk5Xq

Chilly UK dips to -8C as snow and ice forecast

Snow has already been falling across Scotland and the east coast of England, as far south as Norfolk.

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Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Robert De Niro tells Gotham Awards his speech was edited without his knowledge

The actor says the speech he was reading was edited, removing critical comments about Donald Trump.

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Brits Rising Star: Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party and Sekou nominated

Caity Baser, The Last Dinner Party and Sekou are up for the award previously won by Flo and Adele.

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Bellingham breaks Ronaldo scoring record as Real go top

Jude Bellingham scores his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid return to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz.

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Rishi Sunak agreed migrant deal, Suella Braverman's allies say

But sources close to the PM dispute the document the former home secretary refers to amounted to a deal.

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Katie Taylor: Irishwoman says beating Chantelle Cameron was 'greatest night of her career'

Katie Taylor says beating Chantelle Cameron to become a two-weight undisputed champion was the best night of her career.

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Saturday, 25 November 2023

Badshah: Bollywood rapper says fame can be uncomfortable

As he prepares for his UK tour, the Bollywood rapper opens up about fame and his mental health.

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HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK

The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.

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Thursday, 23 November 2023

Synthetic opioids: Largest ever UK seizure made by police

About 150,000 tablets of a drug called Nitazene were found in a factory set up in north London.

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Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Ferrari chairman John Elkann says team '100%' moving in right direction

Chairman John Elkann "couldn't be happier" about the prospects of Ferrari returning to the top of F1 under Frederic Vasseur.

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Can writing a diary protect your mental health?

Sir Patrick Vallance's "brain dumps" morphed into damning public critiques - but are diaries therapeutic?

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A change in the weather - is there snow on the way?

After a mild and wet autumn so far, colder conditions are on the way for the UK. But just how cold will it get?

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Monday, 20 November 2023

Chris Mason: Jeremy Hunt looks likely to cut taxes - the question is where?

The focus of the Autumn Statement is expected to be on business taxes and growing the economy.

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Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards

The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.

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Glastonbury 2024 tickets sell out in under an hour

Those who missed out will now have to wait for re-sale dates for the world-famous festival.

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Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg priority is growth ahead of delivering the Autumn Statement on Wednesday.

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Saturday, 18 November 2023

Wales football fans arrested in Armenia ahead of qualifier

About 1,200 supporters travelled to capital Yerevan ahead of the European Championships qualifier

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F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc on Las Vegas pole as Lewis Hamilton struggles

Charles Leclerc takes pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after Ferrari dominated qualifying in Formula 1's prestigious new race in Sin City.

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Friday, 17 November 2023

David Bowie tour photographs on show in Nailsworth exhibition

Photos of the pop megastar which were taken by a childhood friend are on show in a new exhibition.

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Health Secretary Victoria Atkins says husband's sugar job no conflict

Victoria Atkins says she has always been absolutely "scrupulous" in declaring her interests.

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Dartmoor Zoo welcomes 'world's rarest big cat'

Fredo the Amur leopard is now registered on a zoological "dating site" as part of a breeding programme.

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Travis Scott breaks silence on Astroworld tragedy

The star says he is still "devasted" by the loss of life at his show and "thinks about it every day".

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US tourist dies after boat capsizes in the Bahamas

Footage filmed by a passenger shows the harrowing moment people began jumping out of the vessel as it sunk.

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World Cup trophy safe after South Africa rugby offices burgled

Burglars touch the World Cup trophy in South Africa's Rugby Union offices but do not take it.

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Kylie Minogue 'proud' of Stockton campaigner with cervical cancer

The pop star spoke to Stockton woman Wendy Clarke for a special BBC local radio programme.

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Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Hounslow fire: Investigation continues after death of family

The adults who lived at the property were named locally as Aroen Kishen and his wife Seema.

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UK family who fled Gaza fear for those left behind

Emad Abuaassi, who left with his wife and four children, says it is the "saddest moment" of his life.

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Monday, 13 November 2023

Suella Braverman, the ex-head girl who took on political battles

She has lost her job as home secretary after accusing the Met Police of bias in the policing of protests.

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Reshuffle under way after Braverman sacked as home secretary

James Cleverly is her replacement at the Home Office, with suggestions former PM David Cameron is to return to government.

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Man charged after mother stabbed in front of children

Perseverance Ncube, 35, was stabbed in the chest in front of her two children, police say.

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Ex-NatWest boss loses out on £7.6m payout after Farage row

Dame Alison Rose resigned after admitting to discussing details about Nigel Farage's bank account.

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Thursday, 9 November 2023

China's 'communist spies' in the dock in Taiwan

At least 16 people have been accused of spying on behalf of China in the past year.

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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in hospital - reports

The 73-year-old passed out at a business conference in Mexico City, according to reports.

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Wednesday, 8 November 2023

Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said.

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Tuesday, 7 November 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Patterns – Habit Tracker App

Show HN: Patterns – Habit Tracker App
17 by degisner | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Hi everyone I'm a Notion-addicted person and love to build my own template to cover different aspects of my life, either work or personal stuff. Once, I wanted to build a habit tracker template, and I realized Notion was not the best solution. You can organize it in a much more efficient way just with a pen and a piece of paper. However, the best tool should live on your devices and have a correct structure. Then, I decided to try to build an app using SwiftUI and SwiftData. The goal was to make it a very basic version in one month. But it took me two months. I tried to add only the core features for MVP and see if it works for others. On Twitter, it already received some love, and I'm very excited to share the app here to get even more feedback. Let me know what you think

WeWork forced to file for bankruptcy in the US

The shared office giant, once seen as the future of the workplace, has been plagued by problems.

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Bangladesh v Sri Lanka: Cricket World Cup match goes ahead despite 'very unhealthy' air quality

The World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Delhi goes ahead despite "very unhealthy" air quality.

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Watch and vote for best goal of the FA Cup first round

It was an epic weekend of FA Cup first-round action, but who scored the best goal? Cast your vote.

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Center Parcs Woburn Forest: Teen dies after skateboard fall

The company says it has been a "distressing time" and its thoughts are with the boy's family.

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Friday, 3 November 2023

Steven Tyler: Woman accuses Aerosmith singer of sexual assault

In a case filed at New York's Supreme Court, the woman says she suffered "severe emotional distress".

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King-size creation on display at NEC Cake International

The snackable sovereign is made from marshmallows and chocolate.

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Cockney and King's English becoming less common, researchers find

Researchers say younger generations use three main accents, including "multicultural London English".

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Gboyega Odubanjo: Poet to be awarded posthumous degree

Gboyega Odubanjo's family say he will never be forgotten and is "the gift that keeps on giving".

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Wednesday, 1 November 2023

Turnip Prize: Spoof art award in 25th year open to entries

The prize values lack of effort and bad puns, while "too much effort" can cause disqualification.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia's Glenn Maxwell out of England match after golf buggy fall

Australia batter Glenn Maxwell will miss Saturday's World Cup match against England after falling off the back of a golf buggy and suffering a concussion.

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Tuesday, 31 October 2023

German politician held after Nazi slogan complaint

Far-right AfD member Daniel Halemba, who was later released, is suspected of displaying Nazi symbols.

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2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia set to host after Australia does not bid

Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia decides against bidding hours before the deadline.

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Hundreds celebrate Diwali in Trafalgar Square rain

The festival of lights celebration included performances from the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities.

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Sunday, 29 October 2023

Brixton village: How the 'Oxford Street of South London' evolved

Brixton market has stood at the heart of this multicultural community for over 160 years.

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Luis Diaz: Liverpool 'aware' of 'ongoing situation' involving forward's family in Colombia

Liverpool say they are "aware of an ongoing situation" involving the family of Luis Diaz after reports his parents have been kidnapped in Colombia.

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Bristol Old Vic theatre token could still be valid after 257 years

The token grants the bearer free access to plays at the Bristol Old Vic and will be auctioned later.

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Friday, 27 October 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: South Africa's Marco Jansen gets South Africa's first wicket

Marco Jansen removes Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique for nine as South Africa claim early wicket in the Cricket World Cup encounter in Chennai, India.

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Thursday, 26 October 2023

David Hunter: Appeal against Cyprus manslaughter verdict begins

David Hunter was convicted of the manslaughter of his ill wife but could be tried again for murder.

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Buses: Councils warn 'on-demand' buses under threat without more money

Councils said they could not offer a like-for-like replacement for commercial services that have faced cuts.

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The Rock waxwork museum working on 'urgent' skin tone fix

Paris's Grevin museum promises to address concerns over the skin tone of its life-sized figure.

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Monday, 23 October 2023

Barcelona 1-0 Athletic Bilbao: Teenager Marc Guiu scores only goal on senior debut

Marc Guiu scores the only goal 33 seconds into his senior debut to give Barcelona a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao.

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Sunday, 22 October 2023

Premier Inn 'bedbug bites' case leads to compensation

Vicky Hills says the bites were "incredibly itchy, incredibly painful" and she needed antibiotics.

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Woman in her 80s dies after Storm Babet flooding

The woman was found at a property in Chesterfield on Saturday after flooding in the area, police say.

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Watch: Boats collide in South China Sea's disputed waters

The Philippines armed forces said their video showed a Chinese vessel colliding with a Philippine ship.

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Storm Babet: Dog walker films winds lift forest floor in Scotland

David Nugent-Malone captured the forest floor 'moving like sea' in Mugdock while walking his dog, Jake.

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Friday, 20 October 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: David Warner hits roof with massive six off Haris Rauf

Australia opener David Warner hits the roof of the stadium in Bangalore with a massive six off Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 group stage match.

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Burt Young: Oscar-nominated Rocky actor dies aged 83

Young was nominated for an Oscar for playing Rocky's brother-in-law Paulie in the film franchise.

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Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Storm Babet warning upgraded to red alert in part of Scotland

Storm Babet is expected to bring "exceptional rainfall" on Thursday, which could cause risk to life.

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Man jailed for abducting schoolgirl while dressed as woman

Andrew Miller, also known as Amy George, subjected the schoolgirl to a 27-hour ordeal in his Borders home.

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British Museum to digitise collection following thefts

The museum's interim director said the steps would "improve security" after items were stolen.

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Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne

Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch.

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Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Captain Tom family's home spa hearing to take place

The Planning Inspectorate is set to hear arguments on the spa which is subject to a demolition order.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: When LLMs make stuff up, call it 'confabulating', not 'hallucinating'

Ask HN: When LLMs make stuff up, call it 'confabulating', not 'hallucinating'
20 by irdc | 20 comments on Hacker News.
In humans, a hallucination is formally defined as being a sensory experience without an external stimulus. LLMs have no sensors to experience the world with (other than their text input) and (probably) don’t even have a subjective experience in the same way humans do. A more suitable term would be confabulation, which is what humans do when due to a memory error (eg. due to Korsakoff syndrome) we produce distorted memories of oneself. This may sometimes sound very believable to outsiders; the comparison with LLMs making stuff up is rather apt! So please call it confabulating instead of hallucinating when LLMs make stuff up.

Humza Yousaf took 'panicked' call with in-laws in Gaza

The first minister's in-laws were told there was going to be an imminent strike in the region where they are trapped.

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MP Dr Lisa Cameron who defected to Tories 'forced into hiding'

Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron says she has received threatening messages since switching party.

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Friday, 13 October 2023

MP Lisa Cameron defected to Tories in 'tantrum', says SNP president

Lisa Cameron MP defected from the SNP to the Conservatives amid claims of toxicity in the party.

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The Isley Brothers founder Rudolph Isley dies at 84

The star sang on the group's biggest hits including Summer Breeze, Fight The Power and That Lady.

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Thursday, 12 October 2023

NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.75m

Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services.

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Safe daily limit of cannabidiol CBD cut by regulator

Food-safety experts are concerned about long-term use causing liver problems.

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Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Resident loses High Court fight over Bibby Stockholm barge

Carralyn Parkes loses her argument that the Government requires planning permission.

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Steve Rider: Sports presenter to have surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis

The sports presenter will have surgery on Saturday and encourages other men to get checked early.

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Children among 17 Britons dead or missing in Israel

The death toll in Israel from Saturday's attack by Hamas is now more than 1,200.

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Holly Willoughby right to put family first, says Rochelle Humes

This Morning stand-in host Rochelle Humes pays tribute to Holly Willoughby following her departure.

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Mark Steel: Comedian has surgery for throat cancer

The Mock the Week star says he first noticed his neck seemed "much bigger than normal" when shaving.

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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you tell if something has a keylogger implemented

Ask HN: How do you tell if something has a keylogger implemented
9 by laserstrahl | 5 comments on Hacker News.
I know a game where people say it has a keylogger implemented. Is there any way to tell if the program is not open source? Thanks

Watch: Could London get its own Las Vegas-style sphere?

With the Las Vegas Sphere going down a storm in the US, could one work in London?

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The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

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Stonehaven derailment: Almost £1m paid in damages

Three people died and six were hurt after a train hit a landslide south of Stonehaven in 2020.

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Sunday, 8 October 2023

Wayne Rooney leaves DC United after failing to reach MLS play-offs

Wayne Rooney leaves his role as coach of MLS side DC United by mutual consent after they fail to make the play-offs.

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Jake Marlowe: British citizen missing in Israel after Hamas attack

The Israel Embassy in the UK says it is not known if London-born Jake Marlowe has been taken hostage.

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Back of Cockermouth's Old Courthouse collapses into river

The Environment Agency says the collapse is near the town's flood walls, which "remain intact".

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Doctors up for longer hours for more overtime pay, says Keir Starmer

The Labour leaders says NHS staff in England will volunteer for longer hours to cut waiting lists.

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Israel tries to clear seized areas as PM warns of 'long war'

Troops still trying to clear areas seized by Hamas, as dozens of Israeli hostages still missing.

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Saturday, 7 October 2023

Gaza attack on Israel: In pictures

Pictures of the latest violence between Palestinian militants and Israel.

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Lin and Megan Russell: Michael Stone's murder convictions reviewed

Michael Stone's case is to be looked at again after Levi Bellfield reportedly confessed to the murders.

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Video 'shows captured Israeli tank in Gaza'

Palestinians are seen jumping on the military vehicle, as smoke pours from it.

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How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low.

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Thursday, 5 October 2023

Shiney Row: Man bailed after suspected American bully XL attack

Police launched a murder investigation after Ian Langley, 54, was attacked and killed.

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Nicholas Rossi to be extradited to US on rape charges

Scotland's justice secretary confirms that the extradition of the American fugitive Nicholas Rossi can go ahead.

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Quantum dots: TV screen crystals win Chemistry Nobel Prize

The nanoparticles create more precise colours and are used in TV screens as well as medical imaging.

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Cricket World Cup: A quick guide to the 2023 tournament

With 10 teams from across the world competing in India, here's a simple rundown of what you need to know.

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New top story on Hacker News: What companies offer noteworthy discounts or startup programs for bootstrappers?

What companies offer noteworthy discounts or startup programs for bootstrappers?
6 by DYOC | 1 comments on Hacker News.
So far I found Google for Startups Cloud Program, AWS Activate, Zendesk, Freshdesk, HubSpot, Ganttpro, Notion, and Typeform

Meta: Can the firm's new headset stop virtual reality sickness?

Mark Zuckerberg claims VR motion sickness is getting better but will its new device stop the nausea?

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Monday, 2 October 2023

Live Aid: Sir Bob Geldof talks about the new musical

Sir Bob Geldof talks to the BBC about a new musical based on the 1985 Live Aid fundraising concert.

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Mexico church: Ten dead after Tamaulipas roof collapse

Three children are among those killed during the ceremony in the coastal city of Ciudad Madero.

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Sunday, 1 October 2023

Sunak faces calls for tax cuts - but says focus is inflation

The PM says his focus is easing living costs, amid Tory unrest on day one of the party's conference.

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'I had to live in a two-bed flat with 20 other men' - student

Nazmush Shahadat was accepted on to a UK university course but he couldn't find a house to live in.

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Rouen fire: Major fire breaks out in French city

A huge fire tears through two disused buildings in the French city, with flames and smoke rising high into the sky.

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Saturday, 30 September 2023

Strictly Come Dancing routines are 'taxing', says Jody Cundy

Jody Cundy says the "mental part" of dancing was "getting me".

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Friday, 29 September 2023

Norwegian family finds Viking-era relics while looking for earring

A family in Norway found the ancient artefacts while searching for an earring with a metal detector.

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Sir Michael Gambon: A career in pictures

A look back at the work of the award-winning star of stage and screen

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Blue star Lee Ryan given suspended jail term for BA cabin crew abuse

The Blue boyband member racially abused a cabin crew member while drunk on a BA flight to London.

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Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%

The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.

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H&M admits it needs to improve sizing consistency

The retailer admits sizing needs to be more consistent after its new returns fee sparks a backlash.

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Storm Agnes: The team watching the skies for developing storms

Spotted out in the Atlantic Ocean, the first named storm of the season is set to bring 80mph winds.

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Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over

For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close.

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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat

Hans Niemann was accused of cheating after he beat Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen last September.

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Monday, 25 September 2023

Dozens of vintage cars on show at Weston-super-Mare vintage car rally

Classic car enthusiasts flock to airfield for annual wheels event.

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Lib Dems drop pledge to raise income tax by 1p

Sir Ed Davey sets out plans to woo voters in Conservative held seats ahead of a general election.

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Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles

The toy giant finds that the new crude oil-free material did not cut carbon emissions.

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Sunday, 24 September 2023

Swansea woman quizzed under terror laws after holiday

Ann Marie Davies says it is "unclear" why she was stopped at the airport after returning home.

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Wasdale mountain rescuer Penny Kirby celebrates 40 years' service

Penny Kirby and her dogs have found missing hikers and searched for terrorist victims.

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Saturday, 23 September 2023

Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.

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Chris Mason: The week UK politics changed gear ahead of general election

Our political editor recaps on a hectic few days and asks what it means for the looming election.

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Calendar Girl, 74, aims to be a jiu-jitsu teacher to help women

Tricia Stewart is one of the original members of the Rylstone WI that inspired the 2003 film.

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Families 'broken-hearted' after objects removed from children's graves

Flowers and ornaments are among items to be removed from graves in Keady, a councillor says.

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Friday, 22 September 2023

Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.

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WWE: The Rock and John Cena respond as WWE lets 21 stars go

Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin are among wrestlers released from their contracts after UFC merger.

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Thursday, 21 September 2023

Russell Brand: How the comedian built his YouTube audience on half-truths

The comedian has spent recent years building an online presence, often getting millions of views.

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Japan's Toshiba set to end 74-year stock market history

A group of investors plans to take the company private after buying more than 78% of its shares.

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Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Solheim Cup 2023: Europe v USA - Gemma Dryburgh on lack of rookie fear

Scotland's Gemma Dryburgh says she has no fear about her Solheim Cup debut because she "knows she is just as good" as the USA team stars.

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Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm

Twenty-four hours into an Azerbaijan army offensive, ethnic-Armenian forces agree terms for a ceasefire.

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What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?

The UK may weaken some key green commitments, despite its pledge to reach "net zero" by 2050.

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How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India

Hundreds of Sikhs have protested the Indian state after the killing of a prominent leader in Canada.

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Monday, 18 September 2023

Khartoum: Fire guts landmark skyscraper

The Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company Tower had been engulfed in flames in the Sudan's capital.

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Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing

Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.

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Sunday, 17 September 2023

England v Japan: Upbeat England aim for Rugby World Cup statement victory

England have talked golf, padel and cricket in the build-up to Sunday's pool-stage meeting with Japan, but the fun and games needs to be backed up with further improvement.

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'Ireland avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms'

Ireland move on to an eagerly-anticipated World Cup Pool B contest against holders South Africa after beating Tonga in Nantes.

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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

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Buckingham Palace: Arrest after man scales Royal Mews wall

The mews are home to the stables where the historic royal carriages are kept.

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Rubiales's day in court over World Cup kiss... in 86 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations.

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Gatwick back to normal after air traffic control staff shortages

There were delays and diversions overnight with some knock-on disruption reported on Friday.

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Italia 90: Former England footballer selling shirts from world cup

The shirts from England's seven games and a goalkeeper jersey could fetch £300,000.

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Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Trans guidance is needed in schools, parents tell BBC

As the new school terms gets under way, parents share different views about why they want guidance.

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Jean Boht: Bread actress dies at 91

The actress was best known for playing matriarch Nellie Boswell in the Liverpool-set 1980s TV sitcom.

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Ariana Grande says she used lip filler and Botox to 'hide'

The singer made the comments in an emotional video, saying she stopped using Botox and filler in 2018.

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Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea?

What is being done about raw sewage discharges into rivers and the sea?

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Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss

Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.

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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption

One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.

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Mo Farah fourth in final race of career

Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah brings the curtain down on his illustrious career with a fourth-place finish in the Great North Run.

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UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC

The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.

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The surfer preparing for nine seconds of craziness

Ben Larg, from Tiree, is preparing to take on some of the world's biggest waves this winter.

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In pictures: Finding beauty in rugged sights of the Black Country

Artist Tom Hicks explores the post-industrial landscape of the Black Country in a new book.

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England v New Zealand: Second ODI at Southampton delayed by rain

The second one-day international between England and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl is delayed by rain.

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Salisbury Cathedral restoration complete after four decades

Scaffolding around the cathedral will be removed after the completion of decades of renovations.

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Saturday, 9 September 2023

Watch: Sightings of catering lorry used in prison escape

Footage shows various sightings of the vehicle after it left HMP Wandsworth.

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'It was total chaos': Voices from the earthquake

People in Morocco tell of the panic and confusion felt after a powerful earthquake hit late at night.

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S Club hope to 'help save one life' with British Heart Foundation link-up

The group has teamed up with the British Heart Foundation following the death of Paul Cattermole.

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Thursday, 7 September 2023

Stonehaven crash victim 'was talking to me one minute and gone the next'

A survivor describes the Stonehaven rail crash and her shock at the death of conductor Donald Dinnie.

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Killer 'crab walks' out of US jail

Danelo Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.

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Wilko shops set to close next week named

Staff being made redundant were told of the news this morning, with shops closing next week.

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Jorge Vilda sacking: Ex-Spain manager on his exit after World Cup win

Former Spain head coach Jorge Vilda says being sacked weeks after winning the Women's World Cup is "unfair".

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Linda Evangelista had mastectomy after cancer diagnosis

The supermodel reveals she has "one foot in the grave" after her cancer returned following surgery.

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Cuba uncovers Russia-Ukraine war trafficking ring

Cuban officials say a human trafficking ring is recruiting Cubans to fight in the war in Ukraine.

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Spain floods: Boy survives by clinging to tree overnight

The 10-year-old climbed on to a tree after his family's car was swept into a river by deadly floods.

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Harry Potter: Proof copy found in Oxford school fails to sell

The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone proof bought for £1 in 1997 was put up for auction.

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Birmingham City Council 'effectively bankrupt'

The largest local authority in Europe issues a distress notice that means all new spending must cease.

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Love Island All Stars: ITV confirms series for 2024

After months of rumours, ITV says familiar faces from the show will head back to find love again.

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Health and beauty spending boosts August shop sales

Retail sales increased by 4.1% last month, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.

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Stonehenge tunnel campaigners take petition to UNESCO

Leading campaigners are travelling to UNESCO's headquarters in Paris to present a petition.

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Edinburgh Zoo's giant pandas to return to China in December

The loan agreement which brought Tian Tian and Yang Guang to Edinburgh Zoo is finally ending.

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By-election for Nadine Dorries MP's Bedfordshire seat due next month

The former culture secretary announced her intention to resign as an MP in June.

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Jeremy Hunt says government will 'spend what it takes' to make schools safe

Chancellor says government must spend to ensure schools are safe from crumbly concrete

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Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.

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Murder arrests over human remains near Bournemouth cliff path

Two people are held on suspicion of murder after a 49-year-old man's remains were found near the sea.

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Suella Braverman: Home Secretary orders review into police impartiality

Labour criticised the Home Secretary for commissioning a report "into her own political obsession".

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Friday, 1 September 2023

Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.

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Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year

A 60-second look at new UK defence secretary Grant Shapps's busy CV from the last 12 months.

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Antoinette Sandbach: Ex-MP asks to be removed from slavery research

Antoinette Sandbach, a descendent of a slave owner, argues she has a right to privacy.

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Thursday, 31 August 2023

New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: 99% cheaper international business transfers – fixed fee, real rate

Show HN: 99% cheaper international business transfers – fixed fee, real rate
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Hello Hackers! One year ago we changed international transfers for consumers with only a fixed fee and made them on average 10x cheaper than Wise. Now we are thrilled to announce that we start “Atlantic Money for Business” to offer transfers up to £/€1m for a fixed £/€3 fee and at the current exchange rate. And while Revolut and Wise have recently raised their prices for business transfers by up to 50%, we enable savings of several thousand on every transfer. What are you waiting for?

Wilko deal to buy firm and save jobs falls through

M2 Capital claimed its £90m offer would retain employees for two years but it failed to file paperwork.

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Spectacular pictures show how rare blue supermoon dazzled the world

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.

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England women's match fees increased to match men's by England and Wales Cricket Board

England's men and women will be paid the same match fees for internationals with immediate effect.

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Free blood-pressure checks in barber shops

The NHS scheme aims to reach more people in the community for important health monitoring.

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Adele defends fan who was told to sit down at Las Vegas concert

The star spotted an enthusiastic young fan being told to sit down by guards at her Las Vegas concert.

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Monday, 28 August 2023

Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA president's mother on hunger strike over kiss row

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales goes on a hunger strike because of the "inhuman hunt" against her son.

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Alexandra Paul: Canadian Olympic figure skater dies in crash

Alexandra Paul's baby, who was also in the car, survived the crash in Ontario's Melancthon Township.

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Sunday, 27 August 2023

'With so many changes, Glasgow's lost its heart'

As Glasgow City Council finalises plans to redevelop the city's "Golden Z", Glaswegians share their views.

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The old Scottish pub that found a new life in California

St Mungo Vintners shut in Glasgow in 1974 and its interior gathered dust in a warehouse for decades.

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John Lewis joins M&S and Tesco in cutting price of period pants

The price of the garments will fall by the current rate of VAT at John Lewis and Waitrose next week.

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Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden dies after illness, aged 72

Marsden co-wrote hits including Here I Go Again and Fool For Your Loving, before going solo.

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Fifteen people evacuated as investigation launched into east London fire

The BBC is seeking to confirm a resident's claim that the fire alarm did not sound during the blaze.

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Friday, 25 August 2023

Trump's Georgia mugshot quickly becomes a campaign symbol

Within minutes of it being released, it appeared on his website along with a call for campaign donations.

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Rising numbers seek help for energy bill debts, warns Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice has seen a 17% rise in the number of people asking for help with gas and electricity bills.

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Dolphin spotters shaken by Ceredigion porpoise killing

A boatload of passengers see several bottlenose dolphins attack the smaller sea mammal.

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Firms urged to stop 'text pests' hassling customers for dates

A third of young people have had unwanted contact after giving firms personal details, data watchdog says.

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Pakistan cable car: Videos of extraordinary rescues caught on camera

Army helicopters and zip line experts were deployed in a dangerous operation that took over 12 hours.

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Four murder arrests after delivery driver dies in Shrewsbury

The 23-year-old victim was killed in Shrewsbury on Monday.

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Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.

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Monday, 21 August 2023

Car breakdowns due to potholes soar in rainy July

The AA saw call-outs jump with drivers reporting damage after wet weather hampered road repairs.

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Teenage footballer gives injury payout to Helston foodbank

Osiah, 16, badly broke his leg but decided to donate a £600 insurance payout to a local charity.

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Sunday, 20 August 2023

Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.

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William Gladstone's family to apologise for slavery links

Family of 19th Century prime minister will visit the Caribbean to apologise for role in slave trade.

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Newry: Elderly couple believed to have died some time ago, police say

The couple, found dead at a home outside Newry, are believed to have died some time ago, the PSNI say.

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Waitrose offers police free coffees to deter thieves

Waitrose and John Lewis are offering free hot drinks under the "Thanks a Latte" initiative.

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Sweden beat Australia to finish third at World Cup

Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike seals victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup at Brisbane Stadium.

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Manchester City: Pep Guardiola says his side would be 'dead' if they spent like Chelsea

Manchester City would be "under scrutiny like you cannot imagine" if they were spending like Chelsea, says boss Pep Guardiola.

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Friday, 18 August 2023

Bristol lionesses get into World Cup spirit as England prep for final

Lionesses at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm celebrate as the England team prep for the final on Sunday.

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Georgia investigates threats against Trump jury

Personal information of grand jury members who indicted Donald Trump this week were shared online.

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Thursday, 17 August 2023

Semi-final defeat most watched TV show in Australia on record

Australia's semi-final against England drew the highest TV viewership recorded nationally in decades.

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School staff to strike in 10 Scottish council areas

GMB Scotland said the two-day strike in September will cause disruption in schools after members rejected a pay offer.

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Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows

The award-winning broadcaster's star-studded chat shows became essential viewing for millions.

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Alec Baldwin: Report casts doubt over Rust actor's account of shooting

Mr Baldwin denies pulling the trigger of the prop gun which went off, killing Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

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Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106

Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman and Buddy Jantoc are named as the death toll rises to 106.

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Lancashire and Carolina pen pals meet for first time in 70 years

Patsy Gregory, from Lancashire, and Carol-Ann Krause, from South Carolina first corresponded in 1955.

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Watch: 'Incredibly dangerous' level crossing moments

Network Rail has released footage from covert cameras to raise safety awareness.

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Neymar transfer news: Paris St-Germain agree deal to sell Brazil forward to Al-Hilal

Paris St-Germain agree a deal to sell Brazil forward Neymar to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

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Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says

Coup leaders accuse the detained Mohamed Bazoum of undermining national security,

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Karen Bardsley: The key battles that could decide Australia v England

In Karen Bardsley's latest column, the former goalkeeper discusses the key battles between semi-finalists England and Australia before Wednesday's showdown.

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PSNI data breach: Civilian worker 'no longer feels safe in home'

The man's name was on a document mistakenly shared by the PSNI that gave details of about 10,000 employees.

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Campsite car crash: Six in hospital after Pembrokeshire collision

One person airlifted to hospital, another five taken by road, and cordon is around collapsed tent.

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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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New top story on Hacker News: Show HN: Pip Imports in Deno

Show HN: Pip Imports in Deno
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deno_python 0.3.1 adds support for importing python pip packages directly in JavaScript! Fun and useful, slightly cursed.

Bibby Stockholm evacuation shows 'startling incompetence'

MP David Davis criticises the Home Office after concerns about Legionella on the Bibby Stockholm.

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Huge cardboard building pops up in Newcastle city centre

The structure is made from 1,500 cardboard boxes and rises more than 45ft (14m) into the sky.

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Mary Earps says 'best is yet to come' from England at Women's World Cup

England goalkeeper Mary Earps says "the best is yet to come" from the European champions as they prepare for their Women's World Cup quarter-final.

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Japan 1-2 Sweden: World Cup semi-finals beckon as Arsenal and Man City stars score

Sweden produce a magnificent performance to book a semi-final date with Spain and end Japan's dreams of winning the Women's World Cup.

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Thursday, 10 August 2023

Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many".

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Hospital waiting list tops 7.5 million in England

Nearly one in seven of the population is waiting as NHS bosses cite impact of strikes by doctors.

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Microphone thrown by Cardi B makes $100k for charity

The rap star hurled the mic after a fan threw a drink at her during a recent concert in Las Vegas

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Police treated after hazardous material found in Glasgow flat

Emergency services staff became unwell following an incident in the east end of Glasgow.

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