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Flashbulbs, lies and victim blaming: how Russell Brand’s trial unfolded
Level of interest in comedian’s case resulted in examination of affairs inside and outside the courtroom
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Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years
Base rate increases from 3.75% and Bank governor signals another rise in near future to combat rising inflation Analysis: Interest rate rise in midst of cost of living crisis will leave many incredulous The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in three years and warned of another increase to combat inflationary pressure unleashed by the Iran war. Eight members of the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted for the rise, which takes the base rate from 3.75% to 4%. The ninth member, Catherine Mann, preferred a more dramatic half-point increase. Continue reading...
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French protests see numbers surge as unions join strikes over high cost of living
The interior ministry estimates 600,000 people joined protests across France, while the unions say the number was far higher.
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Myanmar: Civilians under fire from military junta
More than five years after the military coup, the junta launched a new offensive in September to retake Rakhine State, intensifying airstrikes against civilians and employing double-tap strikes
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Multiple planes diverted as bomb threats to commercial flights reported across Europe – as it happened
EU transport commissioner says ‘too early’ to say if bomb threats to 20 flights are linked
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AI stocks plunge after US election, driving down markets
Tech stocks lead US market slide as investors weigh impact of midterm election results on AI industry.
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Ioane to play 50th rugby test for injury-hit Italy
Australian-born wing Monty Ioane will make his 50th appearance for Italy in this weekend's Nations Championship match against South Africa, after being named on Thursday in coach Gonzalo Quesada's team.
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Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns after bank collapse
The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
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Hoax bomb threats target European airlines and airports for second time in a week
At least 21 flights across Europe are affected in what the UK government calls a "malicious hoax threat".
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Duchess of Sussex’s estranged half-brother ‘person of interest’ in child sexual abuse inquiry
Philippine official says there are ‘signs that point to Thomas Markle Jr’s involvement in crime’, but he’s not yet being treated as a suspect The Duchess of Sussex’s estranged half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, has been named as a “person of interest” in the Philippine authorities’ inquiry into child sexual abuse image allegations made against her father, Thomas Markle Sr. The country’s interior and local government secretary, Jonvic Remulla, told a press conference in Manila there were “signs that point that the son is involved in the crime as well”. Continue reading...
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‘Sick to my stomach’: trans Americans on politicians who spent $183m attacking them for votes
Republicans spent big on midterms ads about transgender issues – and some Democratic candidates parroted anti-trans messaging, too
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Finance
Why have more than 30 European flights been hit by bomb threats this week?
With flights disrupted, how concerned should you be about your travel plans? More than 30 planes have been subjected to security alerts or diversions this week, with at least 25 more bomb threats on Thursday disrupting civil aviation across Europe. What do we know so far, and how concerned should you be about your travel plans? Continue reading...
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