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The New York Times
- How Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory Ahead of Midterms October 22, 2021Republicans hope that concerns about critical race theory can help them in the midterm elections. The issue has torn apart one Wisconsin suburb.
- Blackfeet Nation Mourns Longtime Leader Chief Earl Old Person October 23, 2021Over four days in Montana, members honored Chief Earl Old Person, who led the tribe and preserved its history for more than 60 years.
- Mohamed Noor Receives Shorter Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Justine Ruszczyk October 21, 2021Mohamed Noor shot a resident who had called 911 seeking help. His conviction was seen as a rare example of an officer facing serious consequences for an unjustified shooting.
- Ashley M. Jones Is Named Poet Laureate in Alabama October 21, 2021Ashley M. Jones, whose latest collection is called “Reparations Now!,” is unflinching in her criticism of those in power and the myriad inequalities in American life.
- After Fires and Droughts, California Prepares for Heavy Rain October 23, 2021A storm is expected to drop up to 10 inches of rain in Northern California. The region is in desperate need of water, but the rain is likely to bring dangerous mudslides and flash floods.
- Nevada Man Is Charged With Voting Using His Dead Wife’s Ballot October 23, 2021Donald Kirk Hartle, a Republican, had claimed that someone voted in the 2020 election by using the mail-in ballot of his wife, who died in 2017. He now faces two counts of voter fraud.
- Alec Baldwin Film Set Had Previous Gun Mishaps, Workers Say October 23, 2021They expressed concerns over gun mishaps and working conditions just days before the shooting that killed the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
- U.S. Struggles With Afghan Evacuees Weeded Out, and Now in Limbo October 23, 2021No final decisions have been made, but dozens red-flagged for apparent criminal pasts or links to militants have been sent to a base in Kosovo, where their fate is uncertain.
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- Turkey threatens to eject 10 western diplomats over support for activist October 23, 2021President Erdoğan says ambassadors from US, Europe and elsewhere are not welcome after call for freeing of Osman KavalaThe Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has said he has ordered the foreign ministry to declare 10 ambassadors from western countries persona non grata for calling for the release of philanthropist Osman Kavala.Kavala has been in prison […]
- New Iranian regional governor slapped in face at inauguration October 23, 2021Attack on Brig Gen Abedin Khorram in East Azerbaijan province an unusual breach of security in Islamic RepublicThe new governor of a north-western Iranian province was slapped in the face by an angry man during his inauguration on Saturday in an unusual breach of security in the Islamic Republic.A motive for the attack in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province rema […]
- Crew on Baldwin film raised prop gun concerns before fatal shooting October 23, 2021Text message warning of ‘super-unsafe’ conditions was later followed by a walkout by camera operators A picture of chaos and concern on the set of Alec Baldwin’s new western, Rust, has emerged from fresh accounts of the lead-up to the fatal shooting during filming on Thursday.Only days into the three-week production schedule, new reports suggest that a worke […]
- Police investigating after Palace fans display banner at Newcastle match October 23, 2021Fans attacked Premier League approval of Newcastle takeoverPolice responding to complaint that the banner was ‘offensive’Police are carrying out inquiries into a banner unveiled by Crystal Palace fans before Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle.The banner, depicting an image of the club’s new Saudi Arabian owners, PIF, about to behead a magpie as faceless fans […]
- US west coast braces for ‘atmospheric river’ as huge storm brews October 23, 2021Northern California faces flash flood risk and threat of mudslides, especially in fire-charred areasA huge Pacific storm is poised to unleash conditions known as an “atmospheric river”, with torrential rains and strong winds putting about 10 million people at risk of flash floods in parts of northern California this weekend.The incoming tempest has raised fe […]
- Facebook executive says tech firms need stronger regulation October 23, 2021Vice-president of content policy believes government regulation can ‘establish standards all companies should meet’The tech industry “needs regulation” because it should not be left to make the rules on issues including harmful online content on its own, a Facebook executive has said.Monika Bickert, Facebook’s vice-president of content policy, believes that […]
- UK ‘will not cave in over role of European court in NI protocol’ October 23, 2021Government sources say talks with EU ‘constructive’ but ‘we are still far apart on big issues’ The UK government has described talks with the EU over the Northern Ireland Brexit protocol as “constructive” but insisted it was not about to cave in on its demands that the role of the European court of justice be scrapped.Government sources dampened hopes of a b […]
- Australia wants deeper energy ties to help Taiwan decarbonise, amid China tensions October 23, 2021Trade minister Dan Tehan sees ‘real opportunities’ to help Taiwan, as he hopes relationship with China has not become permanently adversarialThe Australian government says it wants to help Taiwan decarbonise its economy, flagging this as the next area of cooperation with the democratically ruled island, amid ongoing tensions with China.The trade minister, Da […]
The BBC
- Turkey moves to throw out US envoy and nine others October 23, 2021President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release.
- Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death October 23, 2021Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.
- Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060 October 23, 2021The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels.
- Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead October 23, 2021Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guayaquil.
- Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai October 23, 2021The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion.
- Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits' October 23, 2021The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling.
- Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat October 23, 2021The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies.
- Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star October 23, 2021Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home.
