Top News public: October 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Knowing FTX Money Was Missing, as He Concludes Testimony

By J. Edward Moreno, Matthew Goldstein and David Yaffe-Bellany from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/cHPZ5vi

Covid inquiry: Read the private WhatsApp messages from inside Downing Street

"Meltdown", "liar", "embarrassing" - messages lay bare Downing Street divisions during the pandemic.

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King Charles says 'no excuse' for Kenya colonial violence

King Charles addressed the "wrongdoings" of the colonial era during a banquet at the start of his state visit.

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Fly By Jing’s New Chile Crisp Captures the Flavors of Chengdu

By Florence Fabricant from NYT Food https://ift.tt/X58oHTI

Stream These 10 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in November

By Jason Bailey from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/phsTZyr

White-collar defendants have long faced reckonings with federal prosecutors in Manhattan.

By Matthew Goldstein from NYT Business https://ift.tt/yCkw5fI

Simon Case: Top official thought Johnson couldn't lead on Covid

Simon Case said the former PM changed direction"every day," in evidence heard by the Covid inquiry.

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Colleagues and Friends Mourn Actor Matthew Perry

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Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City: Erling Haaland and Phil Foden secure derby victory

Erling Haaland scores twice and Phil Foden once as Manchester City beat Manchester United comfortably in the derby at Old Trafford.

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We don't know if family is dead in Gaza - Humza Yousaf

First Minister Humza Yousaf reiterated his call for a ceasefire as thousands joined rallies in Scotland.

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What is Hamas, and what’s happening in Israel and Gaza?

What is Hamas and how is Israel responding to the deadly attack by the Palestinian group?

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‘Is He Going to Make It?’: A Mother Waits for News

By Amelia Nierenberg from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/LyI25c0

Family who refused to leave estate facing demolition evicted

The Woldehiwots had been the only family still living in their block of flats for the last two years.

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This Showstopping Three-Course Dinner Is as Easy and Light as It Gets

By David Tanis from NYT Food https://ift.tt/WjQhHVg

Is the asylum backlog going down and other claims checked

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick made a number of claims about the government's record on asylum seekers.

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Who is Tom Emmer, the latest Republican nominee for speaker?

By Catie Edmondson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/A4Cwfay

Blockbuster trades and in-form legends: NBA 2023-24 preview

A summer of blockbuster trades, a generational talent, and the in-form stars of old - BBC Sport previews the 2023-24 NBA season.

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The Rock urges skin tone change to wax figure in Paris museum

A wax figure unveiled in Paris appeared to present the mixed race actor with a lighter skin tone.

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Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal delays auction in France

Dakar wants to buy rings, watches and military decorations belonging to the nation's first president.

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Israeli Reservist From Maryland Is Killed Near Lebanon Border

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT World https://ift.tt/Dg4TzSY

Americans, Weary of Foreign Conflicts, Face Another

By Shawn Hubler, Christian Boone, Dan Simmons, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Jack Healy from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/huW93r0

Police investigate London Tube driver's pro-Palestinian chant

Unverified video of a "free Palestine" chant on the train's intercom is investigated by authorities.

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Why Big Money Can’t Easily Change Campus Politics

By Ross Douthat from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/5fP9biV

Super Mario Bros game Wonder a 'notebook of chaos', critics say

The latest Nintendo adventure follows the gang through the new Flower Kingdom.

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England v South Africa: Maro Itoje urges team-mates to seize day to upset Springboks

Second row Maro Itoje tells his England team-mates to disregard the past and ignore the future to focus fully on upsetting South Africa in their Rugby World Cup semi-final.

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Wembley Arch: Criticism of Israel-Gaza response leads Football Association to review tribute lighting

The Football Association will review "whether and when" to light up the Wembley Arch after criticism of its response to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli six seals India win over Bangladesh

Watch Virat Kohli hit a six to seal India's seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh and bring up his century in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Pune.

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FA Cup: Reforms to the English football calendar could see third and fourth round replays scrapped

Replays in the third and fourth rounds of the FA Cup and two-legged EFL Cup semi-finals are expected to be scrapped as part of reforms to the English football calendar.

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‘We have only our hands and they have guns.’

By Katherine Rosman from NYT World https://ift.tt/8MS60JF

Suspect in Natalee Holloway Killing Admits to Extorting Her Mother

By Claire Moses and Christine Hauser from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xgvuMcL

Naga Munchetty told to 'suck it up' over extreme menstrual problems

The TV presenter, who has a condition affecting her womb, tells MPs her problems were repeatedly dismissed.

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Russia Presses Ahead With Offensive Push in Eastern Ukraine

By Marc Santora and Constant Méheut from NYT World https://ift.tt/UEBlfcN

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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Ethical and Strategic Issues Facing Israel

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Top FTX Executive Says Sam Bankman-Fried Used Customer Money for ‘Excess’ Spending

By Matthew Goldstein, J. Edward Moreno and David Yaffe-Bellany from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/gH9zQwZ

Yellen Assures Europe That U.S. Will Provide More Funds for Ukraine

By Alan Rappeport from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1FRYizm

LinkedIn: Microsoft says 668 more jobs to go

The company, which is owned my Microsoft, is cutting about 3% of its workforce.

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Israelis gird for a war of no choice amid a crisis of trust in the government.

By Isabel Kershner from NYT World https://ift.tt/YCDKHvz

In Conservative Media, Biden Is to Blame in the Hamas-Israel War

By Jeremy W. Peters from NYT Business https://ift.tt/ozgRZI6

London vigil for victims of Hamas attack held

Hundreds who attended call for the release of more than 100 hostages taken during the attack on Israel.

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With cowboys, festivals and “eclipse village,” Texas Hill Country is abuzz.

By Danielle Dowling from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2QwoK0O

Oregonians get a lucky eclipse surprise.

By Mike Baker from NYT Science https://ift.tt/5mOaDvA

Qatari banker withdraws from bid to buy Man Utd

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani withdraws from the process to buy Manchester United.

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Annular Solar eclipse 2023: Ring of fire sweeps over Americas

The annular solar eclipse crossed North, Central, and South America on Saturday.

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Dressing for the Entire Wedding Weekend

By Sadiba Hasan from NYT Style https://ift.tt/Qrq6lCR

BBC journalists held at gunpoint by Israeli police

A BBC Arabic team was driving to back to a hotel when they were stopped and dragged from their car.

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U.S. and Qatar Deny Iran’s Access to $6 Billion From Prisoner Deal

By Michael Crowley and Alan Rappeport from NYT World https://ift.tt/YevUd8M

‘We Are Waiting’: Family of an Israeli Hostage Marks Her Birthday

By Alexandra Stevenson from NYT World https://ift.tt/8UgQ4ku

King Charles III new coin designs revealed

The entire set of circulating coins have been given a makeover to mark the new monarch and the natural world.

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Caroline Ellison Says She and Sam Bankman-Fried Were ‘Dishonest’

By David Yaffe-Bellany, Matthew Goldstein and J. Edward Moreno from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/RsGO56H

Egypt warned Israel days before Hamas struck, US committee chairman says

But PM Benjamin Netanyahu describes any claim Israel received a specific warning as "totally fake news".

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King Charles to acknowledge 'painful' Kenya history on state visit

The state visit will come on the 60th anniversary of the country's independence from the UK.

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Luton Airport fire rips through multi-storey car park

Flights resume after a fire at a multi-storey car park that had up to 1,500 vehicles inside.

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Most international airlines have suspended flights to Israel.

By Christine Chung from NYT World https://ift.tt/M03ZnvI

Nearly 1,000 birds die after striking Chicago building

Hundreds of millions of birds die in building collisions across the United States each year.

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Police Scotland is institutionally racist, says new boss

Chief constable Jo Farrell intends to drive "an anti-discriminatory agenda" at Police Scotland.

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In Paris, a Madonna Musical Pays Tribute (in Pink)

By Laura Cappelle from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/sKdXWOQ

Labour conference votes to nationalise energy

Despite the vote Labour leadership say proposals will not be in the next manifesto.

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Cricket among Olympic Games sports recommended for Los Angeles 2028

Cricket could be in the Olympics for the first time since 1900 as organisers recommend it to be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

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Afghanistan: UK special forces 'killed 9 people in their beds'

'Numerous' executions were allegedly carried out and covered up, an independent inquiry has heard.

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Gaza: 'I wish I could be a normal child living with no war'

Children in Gaza have been expressing their longing for an end to the air strikes.

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Why did it take Israel so long to deal with Hamas's attack from Gaza?

It took two full days for Israel to clear Hamas fighters from its land - and some are asking why.

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Don't tilt too far towards unions, warns Peter Mandelson

The key architect of New Labour says the party needs to ensure it can attract private investment.

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Greats Prada Layout Images

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Annette Bening

By Kurt Collins from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/toi8yk3

Israel has evacuated civilians from towns bordering Gaza.

By Lauren Leatherby and Karen Yourish from NYT World https://ift.tt/ydHwg9P

Closing the Political Divide: Compromise, Don’t Demonize

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Netanyahu warned Gazans to get out of the way of an onslaught, but most have nowhere to go.

By Raja Abdulrahim from NYT World https://ift.tt/amBX7fI

How Hamas carried out its shock assault on Israel

Palestinian militants launched the type of widespread surprise attack that no one thought was possible.

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Amber rain warning extended for north and east of Scotland

It now goes to 14:00 on Sunday for parts of Angus, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland.

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Teen Is Charged With Murder in Stabbing of 13-Year-Old on Staten Island Bus

By Erin Nolan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/bBM5KpP

Labour conference: Angela Rayner vows 'biggest' affordable housing boost

Angela Rayner sets out plans to "get tough" with developers as Labour gathers for its annual conference.

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Tories copying Reform UK rhetoric, not actions - Nigel Farage

Reform UK's former leader Nigel Farage attacks the Tories in a speech to party's annual conference.

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Stockholm Offers Fighter Jets for Ukraine if Sweden is Allowed to Join NATO

By Lara Jakes from NYT World https://ift.tt/fUzHBx8

Rapper Drake taking break from music to focus on health

"I need to focus on my health first," the rapper said, adding that he suffers from stomach issues.

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Taxpayers to pay £40bn due to threshold freeze, think tank says

New analysis suggests the Treasury will now net £40bn in income tax due to inflation.

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Ed Sheeran scores seventh straight number one album with Autumn Variations

Autumn Variations divided the critics but fans are all still firmly behind the singer-songwriter.

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Slovakia holds off delivering more military aid to Ukraine until a new government is formed.

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Robert Glasper Leans Into the Drama

By Reggie Ugwu from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/OX20kwU

Syria war: Drone attack on military academy kills 100, monitor says

The military says "terrorist" drones targeted a graduation ceremony attended by cadets' families.

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Fisherman Convicted in Plot to Sell $900,000 of Illegal Fluke and Bass

By Karen Zraick from NYT New York https://ift.tt/1hwGibo

Toddler died with 70 visible injuries, court hears

Jack Benham and Sian Hedges are accused of murdering 18-month-old Alfie Phillips during lockdown.

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Two former prosecutors have taken up Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense.

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Plan to ban smoking by raising legal age to buy cigarettes

Measure aims to ensure children of today would not be able to buy cigarettes in future.

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Campbell Brown, Who Led Facebook News, Leaves Meta

By Benjamin Mullin and Mike Isaac from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/l1IgYNM

Here’s How Many Votes Kevin McCarthy Needs to Survive

By Karoun Demirjian from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VWMAhox

Supreme Court Skeptical in That Could Hobble Consumer Watchdog

By Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kSgOMp2

Inside New York’s Least Competitive Bowling League

By Christopher Kuo from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/2l8uKND

There Is No Clear Replacement Candidate for McCarthy

By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZgqYECe

Migration hurricane is coming, Suella Braverman tells Tories

The home secretary pledges tougher action on small boats in a hard-hitting Tory conference speech.

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Sir Patrick Vallance criticises Boris Johnson's 'impossible flip-flopping'

Sir Patrick Vallance writes of No 10 "chaos as usual" in diary extracts released to the Covid inquiry.

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Liverpool v Spurs VAR: PGMOL releases controversial audio of Luis Diaz's disallowed goal

The PGMOL releases the audio recordings between the match officials for Liverpool forward Luis Diaz's disallowed goal against Tottenham.

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Deserted Nagorno-Karabakh reveals aftermath of lightning-fast Armenian defeat

Half-eaten food at abandoned positions reveal how fast Karabakh Armenians lost control to Azerbaijan.

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Support for taking in refugees has dropped in Poland and Hungary, a new survey shows.

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Cardiff Half Marathon: Runners get engaged near finish line

Anna Bearne says she had "no clue" her partner was going to propose at the Cardiff Half Marathon.

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Baton Rouge Officers Accused of Covering Up Use of Excessive Force

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Rangers: Michael Beale sacked as manager; Steven Davis takes interim charge

Michael Beale has been sacked as Rangers manager after slipping seven points behind Celtic after seven games of the season.

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