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Thousands of hotel workers launch strike after talks stall with top chains: Workers are demanding higher wages and more ...
01/09/2024

Thousands of hotel workers launch strike after talks stall with top chains: Workers are demanding higher wages and more staffing to ease their workload. The union says that cuts to staffing and guest services that many hotels made during the COVID-19 pandemic were never restored.

Workers are demanding higher wages and more staffing to ease their workload. The union says that cuts to staffing and guest services that many hotels made during the COVID-19 pandemic were never restored.

SAS hero of Iran embassy siege and daring Falklands raids dies
01/09/2024

SAS hero of Iran embassy siege and daring Falklands raids dies

An SAS hero who took part in the Iranian embassy siege and helped in raids during the Falklands War has died aged 82.

Protests and a workers' strike are planned in Israel after hostage deaths in Gaza: Israel's largest trade union called a...
01/09/2024

Protests and a workers' strike are planned in Israel after hostage deaths in Gaza: Israel's largest trade union called a general strike for Monday to pressure the government for a cease-fire in Gaza after Israel said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas.

Israel's largest trade union called a general strike for Monday to pressure the government for a cease-fire in Gaza after Israel said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas.

From lost followers to backlash in the comments, content creators reflect on the DNC: For the first time, the Democratic...
01/09/2024

From lost followers to backlash in the comments, content creators reflect on the DNC: For the first time, the Democratic National Convention invited 200 content creators — including ones who never talk politics. Now that it's over, those creators and influencers have some notes.

For the first time, the Democratic National Convention invited 200 content creators — including ones who never talk politics. Now that it's over, those creators and influencers have some notes.

The Chagos Islands are rightly British
01/09/2024

The Chagos Islands are rightly British

Can Labour be trusted on foreign policy? Or will it allow post-Imperial hand-wringing to outweigh the national interest? A litmus test will be its handling of the territory of the Chagos Islands, which Britain has owned since 1814.

The week in TV: Sherwood; Kaos; The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power; Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me – review: The feu...
01/09/2024

The week in TV: Sherwood; Kaos; The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power; Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me – review: The feuds grind on in James Graham’s mighty if maudlin crime drama; Jeff Goldblum and Janet McTeer play gods; and Amazon’s derided fantasy gets a second wind. Plus, Strictly dancer Amy Dowden’s courageous cancer journey

Sherwood (BBC One) | iPlayer
Kaos (Netflix)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon Prime)
Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me (BBC One) | iPlayer

Season two of James Graham’s acclaimed crime drama Sherwood (BBC One) is a different beast to the first. The debut series showed Graham’s native Nottingham still engulfed in the factionalism (strikers versus scabs) and mysteries (undercover police spies) of the 1980s miners’ strike. Which, 20 years on, formed the backdrop to murder (a crossbow-wielding assassin; acts of desperation). Graham hasn’t reprised all of these themes, but he has produced another six-episode ballet of fraught Midlands humanity and senseless killing. Continue reading...

The feuds grind on in James Graham’s mighty if maudlin crime drama; Jeff Goldblum and Janet McTeer play gods; and Amazon’s derided fantasy gets a second wind. Plus, Strictly dancer Amy Dowden’s courageous cancer journey

In Race Against Polio, Gaza Begins Vaccination Drive: Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the war to permit the vaccination...
01/09/2024

In Race Against Polio, Gaza Begins Vaccination Drive: Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the war to permit the vaccination of 640,000 children in Gaza. It will be a daunting effort for health workers.

Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the war to permit the vaccination of 640,000 children in Gaza. It will be a daunting effort for health workers.

Family confirms death of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin: The family announced Goldberg-Polin's death, end...
01/09/2024

Family confirms death of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin: The family announced Goldberg-Polin's death, ending a relentless campaign by his parents to rescue him that included meetings with world leaders and an address to the Democratic convention last month.

The family announced Goldberg-Polin's death, ending a relentless campaign by his parents to rescue him that included meetings with world leaders and an address to the Democratic convention last month.

Tim Walz’s Brother Is ‘100% Opposed to All His Ideology’
31/08/2024

Tim Walz’s Brother Is ‘100% Opposed to All His Ideology’

Tim Walz’s brother railed against the Democratic vice presidential pick on Friday, claiming his younger sibling was “not the type of character you want making decisions about your future.”“I’m 100% opposed to all his ideology,” Jeff Walz, 67, wrote of the Minnesota governor in a series o...

Children in Gaza who need medical care are not being allowed to evacuate, say aid groups: Aid groups that help families ...
31/08/2024

Children in Gaza who need medical care are not being allowed to evacuate, say aid groups: Aid groups that help families get a sick or injured child to another country for care say obtaining approval from Israel for the child and an adult companion to leave has become intensely difficult.

Aid groups that help families get a sick or injured child to another country for care say obtaining approval from Israel for the child and an adult companion to leave has become intensely difficult.

Why the U.S. isn't ready for wars of the future, according to experts: These experts argue technological developments ha...
31/08/2024

Why the U.S. isn't ready for wars of the future, according to experts: These experts argue technological developments have changed warfare more in the past several years than the decades spanning from the introduction of the airplane.

These experts argue technological developments have changed warfare more in the past several years than the decades spanning from the introduction of the airplane.

Authorities work to identify human remains found in concrete ‘bunker’ under missing California couple’s neighbor’s home
31/08/2024

Authorities work to identify human remains found in concrete ‘bunker’ under missing California couple’s neighbor’s home

Authorities are working to determine whether human remains found in a concrete “bunker” underneath a man’s California mobile home belonged to a missing couple who lived next door at a nudist resort, police said.

Prosecutors Seek Simpler Path in Trump Election Case After Immunity Ruling: In a court filing, prosecutors suggested the...
31/08/2024

Prosecutors Seek Simpler Path in Trump Election Case After Immunity Ruling: In a court filing, prosecutors suggested their revisions would let them steer clear of the Supreme Court ruling. Donald Trump’s lawyers made clear they would continue broad attacks on the case.

In a court filing, prosecutors suggested their revisions would let them steer clear of the Supreme Court ruling. Donald Trump’s lawyers made clear they would continue broad attacks on the case.

Defending U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic knocked out in shock defeat: Djokovic bowed out with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 lo...
31/08/2024

Defending U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic knocked out in shock defeat: Djokovic bowed out with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia, another shocking result at Flushing Meadows one night after Carlos Alcaraz exited.

Djokovic bowed out with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia, another shocking result at Flushing Meadows one night after Carlos Alcaraz exited.

Florida state lawmaker indicted on felony charges related to private school
30/08/2024

Florida state lawmaker indicted on felony charges related to private school

A Republican state representative in central Florida has been indicted on felony forgery charges related to her administration of a private Christian school that she helped run with her family. Carolina Amesty, 29, turned herself in to authorities at the Orange County Jail on Thursday and was booked...

The U.S. national security adviser meets with Chinese leaders in Beijing: National security adviser Jake Sullivan wrappe...
30/08/2024

The U.S. national security adviser meets with Chinese leaders in Beijing: National security adviser Jake Sullivan wrapped up a trip to Beijing by meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping.

National security adviser Jake Sullivan wrapped up a trip to Beijing by meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping.

More cuts and a merger with Channel 4: the BBC contemplates its radical future: With 500,000 households a year cancellin...
30/08/2024

More cuts and a merger with Channel 4: the BBC contemplates its radical future: With 500,000 households a year cancelling their TV licence, the corporation may have to do less with less to survive

Within days of her appointment as culture secretary, Lisa Nandy met one of the few prominent BBC presenters who is not currently embroiled in a scandal: Hacker T Dog, the puppet star of CBBC.

“Hacker, I don’t know if you remember but you once met my little boy and made him cry,” Nandy told the troublesome terrier at the BBC’s Salford studios last month. “So I’m afraid I am announcing today that I am shutting the BBC down.” Continue reading...

With 500,000 households a year cancelling their TV licence, the corporation may have to do less with less to survive

An empty Boeing Starliner is set to return next week, while its crew stays in space: An empty Boeing Starliner is schedu...
30/08/2024

An empty Boeing Starliner is set to return next week, while its crew stays in space: An empty Boeing Starliner is scheduled to return from the International Space Station in early September. It will fly home autonomously while its crew remains in space until February.

An empty Boeing Starliner is scheduled to return from the International Space Station in early September. It will fly home autonomously while its crew remains in space until February.

Derelict estate dubbed 'Britain's Chernobyl' set to finally be demolished
30/08/2024

Derelict estate dubbed 'Britain's Chernobyl' set to finally be demolished

An abandoned estate dubbed 'Britain's Chernobyl' is set to be finally demolished - despite its final residents vowing not to move. Derelict Clune Park has been virtually empty for years and pictures show it resembling something from a post-apocalyptic film. Built in 1905 it is made up of 430 flats i...

How AI-generated memes are changing the 2024 election: Donald Trump has repeatedly shared AI-generated content on social...
30/08/2024

How AI-generated memes are changing the 2024 election: Donald Trump has repeatedly shared AI-generated content on social media in the latest example of how artificial intelligence is showing up in the 2024 election.

Donald Trump has repeatedly shared AI-generated content on social media in the latest example of how artificial intelligence is showing up in the 2024 election.

Kiingi Tuheitia, King of the Maori in New Zealand, Dies at 69: The king, who had been on the throne for 18 years, was pr...
30/08/2024

Kiingi Tuheitia, King of the Maori in New Zealand, Dies at 69: The king, who had been on the throne for 18 years, was praised by New Zealand’s prime minister for his “unwavering commitment to his people.”

The king, who had been on the throne for 18 years, was praised by New Zealand’s prime minister for his “unwavering commitment to his people.”

Trump said he'd vote for abortion rights in Florida. His campaign says not so fast: In an interview with NBC News, forme...
30/08/2024

Trump said he'd vote for abortion rights in Florida. His campaign says not so fast: In an interview with NBC News, former President Donald Trump — the Republican nominee — indicated he will vote in favor of abortion rights in his home state of Florida, where it's on the ballot.

In an interview with NBC News, former President Donald Trump — the Republican nominee — indicated he will vote in favor of abortion rights in his home state of Florida, where it's on the ballot.

Smoke is choking Boise again. Here’s where it’s coming from, how long it will irk us
29/08/2024

Smoke is choking Boise again. Here’s where it’s coming from, how long it will irk us

“A pretty thick band of smoke” from two large Idaho fires has blown into the Treasure Valley, and those fires won’t be contained anytime soon.

Accusations that Amazon Mistreats Workers in India: Just like in the U.S., Amazon is a big e-commerce presence in India....
29/08/2024

Accusations that Amazon Mistreats Workers in India: Just like in the U.S., Amazon is a big e-commerce presence in India. And also like the U.S., Amazon's fulfillment centers in India have been the subject of complaints of unsafe conditions for workers. To understand what those conditions are like, we hear from some Amazon warehouse workers.

Disclosure: Amazon is among NPR's financial supports and pays to distribute some NPR content. NPR covers the company independently as we cover everything else.

Just like in the U.S., Amazon is a big e-commerce presence in India. And also like the U.S., Amazon's fulfillment centers in India have been the subject of complaints of unsafe conditions for workers. To understand what those conditions are like, we hear from some Amazon warehouse workers. Disclosur...

The U.S. urges major changes to Israel's evacuations in Gaza, a leaked memo says: In an internal memo obtained by NPR, U...
29/08/2024

The U.S. urges major changes to Israel's evacuations in Gaza, a leaked memo says: In an internal memo obtained by NPR, U.S. officials warn that Israel's "drastically increased" evacuation orders in Gaza have further displaced Palestinians and could debilitate aid efforts.

In an internal memo obtained by NPR, U.S. officials warn that Israel's "drastically increased" evacuation orders in Gaza have further displaced Palestinians and could debilitate aid efforts.

"We live in village with the most complaints about HS2 - our homes shake at night"
29/08/2024

"We live in village with the most complaints about HS2 - our homes shake at night"

Residents in the village with the most complaints over HS2 say rural life has been shattered by 'hellish' construction works which leaves their houses shaking at night. Fed-up locals in Meriden, West Mids. - which is known as the historic centre of England - say noisy works and living by a 'giant bu...

Bricks of co***ne washed up on a Florida beach. Here's why it keeps happening: This new discovery in the Florida Keys co...
29/08/2024

Bricks of co***ne washed up on a Florida beach. Here's why it keeps happening: This new discovery in the Florida Keys comes just weeks after the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reported 25 packages of co***ne blew onto another beach in the aftermath of Hurricane Debby.

This new discovery in the Florida Keys comes just weeks after the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reported 25 packages of co***ne blew onto another beach in the aftermath of Hurricane Debby.

The High Price of Safety in El Salvador: Under President Nayib Bukele, Salvadorans have swapped their rights for quiet s...
29/08/2024

The High Price of Safety in El Salvador: Under President Nayib Bukele, Salvadorans have swapped their rights for quiet streets. How long can that tradeoff be maintained?

Under President Nayib Bukele, Salvadorans have swapped their rights for quiet streets. How long can that tradeoff be maintained?

Arlington National Cemetery’s Section 60 is a focus of controversy. What is the area?: Many U.S. servicemembers from Afg...
29/08/2024

Arlington National Cemetery’s Section 60 is a focus of controversy. What is the area?: Many U.S. servicemembers from Afghanistan and Iraq wars are interred in this solemn place. It made news after a cemetery official tried to prevent former President Trump’s campaign from taking photos.

Many U.S. servicemembers from Afghanistan and Iraq wars are interred in this solemn place. It made news after a cemetery official tried to prevent former President Trump’s campaign from taking photos.

BBC ‘let down’ by presenter and TV show scandals, says director-general: Tim Davie says corporation in ‘spotlight’ and w...
28/08/2024

BBC ‘let down’ by presenter and TV show scandals, says director-general: Tim Davie says corporation in ‘spotlight’ and wants to acknowledge ‘this has been a demanding period’

The BBC director-general said the broadcaster has been “let down” by several controversies involving high-profile presenters and TV shows that have rocked the corporation in recent months.

Tim Davie said the BBC had been put in the “spotlight” following scandals including allegations around the treatment of contestants on Strictly Come Dancing and the sacking of presenter Jermaine Jenas after he admitted sending inappropriate messages to female colleagues. Continue reading...

Tim Davie says corporation in ‘spotlight’ and wants to acknowledge ‘this has been a demanding period’

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