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Sunday 31 October 2021

Sicily floods as world leaders gather in Rome to tackle climate change.


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Top U.S. and China diplomats tone down their approach after a heated first meeting.


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COP26: 'Window closing' to meet 1.5C warming target - Alok Sharma

The COP26 president has been addressing delegates on day one of the climate summit in Glasgow.

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ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers

A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers.

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G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26.

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Haverfordwest: Three die on paddleboarding river trip

Two women and a man died at the scene, while a fourth person is in a critical condition in hospital.

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UK and France seek solution to Brexit fishing row

Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron discuss the ongoing tensions in Rome and agree to work together.

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Greta Thunberg: Sometimes you need to anger people, says activist

Greta Thunberg says protesters must ensure no-one is hurt but defends tactics of blocking roads.

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'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93

Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef.

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The Sunday Read: “Fear on Cape Cod as Sharks Hunt Again”


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Biden meets with Erdogan as they seek to ease tensions.


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Biden and major world leaders face pressure on climate and Covid.


By BY JIM TANKERSLEY, KATIE ROGERS AND SHASHANK BENGALI from NYT World https://ift.tt/3BCeFHG

U.K. Police Struggle to Curb Abuse of Women by Their Own Officers


By BY MEGAN SPECIA from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZzTyrZ

China’s Popular Electric Vehicles Have Put Europe’s Automakers on Notice


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Una soluciĆ³n a nuestra soledad: la covivienda


By BY JUDITH SHULEVITZ from NYT en EspaƱol https://ift.tt/3mueEB6

Atlanta Is Peaking at Exactly the Right Time


By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3nLpx0U

Advice You Don’t Need, but Might Want


By BY CALLIE HOLTERMANN from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/3nMZ82u

What Happens When Everyone Is Writing the Same Book You Are?


By BY OLIVIA PARKER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3bp9orZ

Glasgow, Election Day, Halloween: Your Weekend Briefing


By BY REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3w0D1JO

Saturday 30 October 2021

La Palma volcano survivors shaken but determined to rebuild

A vast lava flow reshapes a Canary Islands landscape, but does not crush the locals' hopes.

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Whole country wishes Queen well - Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the Queen is "on good form" but it's important she follows doctors' advice to rest.

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Black History Month: Boxer's family want colour bar apology

Cuthbert Taylor's Caribbean heritage meant he was barred from competing for the British title.

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Faith groups and pilgrims lead Glasgow COP26 climate protests

Thousands of activists head to Glasgow to make their climate change concerns known.

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‘Es hermoso porque honras a tus antepasados’: panaderos en Florida rescatan la tradiciĆ³n del pan de muerto


By BY CHRISTINA MORALES from NYT en EspaƱol https://ift.tt/3nF38lW

Why the Vampire Myth Won’t Die


By BY JASON ZINOMAN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2ZDP2Zm

Covid Shots Are a Go for Children, but Parents Are Reluctant to Consent


By BY JAN HOFFMAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2ZBo9pF

Primp Your Ride


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Sexual Assaults Are Worsening a Crisis at Rikers, Jail Officers Say


By BY KAREN ZRAICK from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3pRZvMc

The Paradox of Alimony for Men


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Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico

Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network.

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How New Yorkers Can Help Shape Voting Rules and Environmental Rights


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Enniskillen: Children unearthing their town's forgotten streets

An archaeological dig in Enniskillen is unearthing parts of the "Backstreets" of Enniskillen.

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Protesters speak out over environmental and social issues.


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As Sudan Prepares for Protests, U.S. Warns Generals Against Violence


By BY ABDI LATIF DAHIR from NYT World https://ift.tt/3CvpuMS

G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet

The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic.

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Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic

The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections.

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Manningtree wild swimmers stage River Stour sewage protest

The group are worried about the record amounts of raw sewage being pumped into waterways.

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Friday 29 October 2021

Countdown to a Vaccine Deadline


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Energy price cap to be reviewed as firms go bust

Ofgem says it will look at how it calculates the cap after a series of energy firms collapsed.

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Menopause Bill: Liz Kendall calls for free HRT prescriptions

A Labour MP describes being exhausted and aching overnight as she has "no idea what was going on" with the onset of menopause.

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Kuenssberg: Has Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?

The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks.

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Insulate Britain: Arrests as protesters walk alongside M25 traffic

Protesters walked alongside motorway traffic in Essex and later Hertfordshire, police said.

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Convicted killer Marcus Coates absconds from open prison

Marcus Coates, jailed for strangling a woman with a belt, is wanted and was last seen in Bristol.

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BBC unveils 'significant' 10-point impartiality plan

The plan follows criticism it received over how a 1995 interview with Princess Diana was obtained.

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Zayn Malik denies assault of Gigi Hadid's mum Yolanda Hadid

The singer has asked for privacy for his daughter, after reports he and Gigi Hadid have broken up.

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Met Police officer charged with child sex offences

Francois Olwage allegedly arranged to meet a girl he believed to be 13 years old, police say.

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A Last-Chance Mayoral Election Guide


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Flooding in Cumbria: Clear up begins as rain continues

Some 40 properties were affected and road and rail travel was disrupted due to torrential rain.

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Graham Potter: Is Brighton boss an England manager in the making?

With Brighton fifth in the Premier League, Graham Potter is cementing his reputation as one of England's most impressive managers.

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Covid: Pupils urged to test before returning to school

Doing a test in half-term before returning to the classroom could prevent onwards spread, experts advise.

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Apple’s Most Back-Ordered New Product Is Not What You Expect


By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZvYT3J

A Pandemic Romance Worth the Wait, and the ‘Schlep’


By BY ROSALIE R. RADOMSKY from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3mpzPV5

A School Mural Was Supposed to Celebrate Black Lives. Instead, It Was Destroyed.


By BY KIMIKO DE FREYTAS-TAMURA from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3nC9kLn

Why Some Strawberries Turn a Ghostly Shade of White


By BY VERONIQUE GREENWOOD from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3jPxP6N

Thursday 28 October 2021

Emiliano Sala: Flight organiser convicted over plane deaths

David Henderson found guilty of endangering safety of an aircraft in which footballer and pilot died.

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Sir David Amess' pet named Westminster Dog of the Year

The MP, who was stabbed to death a fortnight ago, said French Bulldog Vivienne lifted his spirits.

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Sitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity

A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson.

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No Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say

The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages".

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Dinosaur tells UN 'don't choose extinction' as part of new climate campaign

Actor Jack Black voices 'Frankie the Dino' in new climate campaign.

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Wembley park killings: Danyal Hussein jailed for life for murdering sisters

Danyal Hussein must serve a minimum of 35 years for murdering Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry.

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Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown

Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths.

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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak claims air duty changes will lower emissions

Labour says making flying cheaper in the UK is an "astonishing" move ahead of COP26 climate summit.

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Heavy rain sees homes flooded and travel disrupted in Cumbria

The Environment Agency says a "handful" of homes have been hit, with more wet weather to come.

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Climate change: Human activity makes forests emit carbon

Human activity and wildfires have turned highly protected forests into net sources of carbon, a study suggests.

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How the Memphis Design Movement Made a Comeback


By BY DEYAN SUDJIC from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3Gukevj

Haven’t I Seen You Somewhere?


By BY ARLENE HIRST from NYT Home & Garden https://ift.tt/3nBEiDh

A Panorama of Design


By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3mjKP6g

How Low Can You Go (Sofa-wise)?


By BY STEPHEN TREFFINGER from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3bgABNN

A Farewell to Readers, With Hope


By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3vQ1LnS

Wes Anderson’s Dream of France, and the Paris I Remember


By BY ROGER COHEN from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3nuQYfe

'A patient dying in my ambulance triggered PTSD'

For Ollie Springett the pressure of working on the front line during the pandemic was too much.

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Lesson of the Day: ‘See How the Dixie Fire Created Its Own Weather’


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South Africa's De Kock sorry for not taking knee and says he is not racist

South Africa's Quinton de Kock apologises after refusing to take a knee against the West Indies and says he is "not a racist".

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Wednesday 27 October 2021

Weekly Accessible Learning Activities: Skateboarding, Six-Word Memoirs and Spooky Season


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Budget 2021: UK economy set to return to pre-Covid level at end of year

The UK's independent forecaster says the economy will return to pre-Covid levels faster than expected.

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US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited

Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist.

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Budget 2021: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer misses debate after positive Covid test

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves replaces the Labour leader to respond to Rishi Sunak's statement.

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Cambridge University college hands back looted cockerel to Nigeria

A ceremony is being held at a Cambridge college to mark the official transfer of ownership.

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Living In ... Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.


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Another Struggle for Long Covid Patients: Disability Benefits


By BY AMANDA MORRIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3jBNTc4

At McKinsey, Widespread Furor Over Work With Planet’s Biggest Polluters


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Paris attacks: UK Bataclan victim's sister tells accused 'we don't hate you'

Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015.

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Sarah Everard murder: Wayne Couzens applies to appeal against whole-life sentence

Sarah Everard's murderer Wayne Couzens applies to appeal against the length of his jail sentence.

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He Won the Nobel. Why Are His Books So Hard to Find?


By BY ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/30ZBhF7

Pastries and Persuasion: How a Global Tax Deal Got Done


By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Zqpzm8

How Democrats Would Tax Billionaires to Pay for Their Agenda


By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3pGyCdL

An Oath Keeper Was at the Capitol Riot. On Tuesday, He’s on the Ballot.


By BY TRACEY TULLY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3CjlrDj

Japan Stays Tough on Cannabis as Other Nations Loosen Up


By BY BEN DOOLEY AND HIKARI HIDA from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3bcnGMC

We Need to Plan for a World Where Covid Never Goes Away


By BY KATHERINE EBAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3bh2K76

Higher Food Prices Hit the Poor and Those Who Help Them


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Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas thanks viewers for 'lump' alert

Several viewers got in touch to say they thought they had seen a lump under Shirley Ballas's arm.

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Wrexham 'buzzing' as owners Reynolds and McElhenny watch game

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney make their mark on Wrexham fans after attending their first game.

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Rugby league brain damage: 'You're thrown away like an unwanted, broken toy'

Michael Edwards is among 10 former players suing the Rugby Football League (RFL) over brain injuries.

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Tuesday 26 October 2021

Hong Kong’s quarantine rules, among the tightest in world, are getting even tighter.


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Supertall Buildings, Super-Complicated Concerns


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New funding plan paves way for Sizewell C nuclear plant

The new rules, to be announced in Parliament, will boost the prospects of the £20bn project in Suffolk.

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Ikea buys Topshop building in London for £378m

The £378m deal for the Oxford Street site is part of the furniture giant's plan to open inner-city shops.

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When ‘Boo!’ Is Only the Beginning


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The Artistic Director of the Irish Rep on Art Directing an Apartment


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Charlotte Moore’s ‘Pretty Place’ on the Upper West Side


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Italy's World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59

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