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GuardianSep 27Preview

Blanche defends Trump’s White House media ban: ‘It is a privilege, not a right’

US attorney general argues that president was ‘sick and tired’ of inaccurate reporting by CNN, MS Now and PoliticoDonald Trump’s attorney general Todd Blanche argued on Sunday that the administration was permitted to ban three news outlets from the White House because “it is a privilege and not a right to be there”.Appearing on the ABC News program This Week during the second week of the White House’s dispute over press credentialing and access, Blanche also said that the administration took the decision to ban CNN, MS Now and Politico beginning on 19 September because the president was “sick and tired” of what he considered to be those media outlets’ inaccurate reporting. Continue reading...

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BBCSep 27Preview

England win series as Banton delivers on potential

Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka.

GuardianSep 27Preview

England demolish Sri Lanka in ODI series decider as Banton bashes maiden ton

Batter hits first international century in one-sided winWill Jacks takes last wicket and named player of seriesA dysfunctional summer ended on a brighter note for England as Tom Banton’s eye-catching maiden international century and some masterful finishing from Jordan Cox propelled them to a one-sided victory against Sri Lanka in this one-day international decider.The neurosis had chiefly centred around the Test team, in fairness, with Harry Brook’s white-ball sides on something of an upward trajectory in 2026. Hence Brendon McCullum was relieved of only half of his duties as head coach in July. Continue reading...

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BBCSep 27Preview

Before BTS and Blackpink, there was Big Bang: Now the Kings of K-pop are back

Big Bang played London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a long-awaited return for the group that helped build the blueprint for modern K-pop.

GuardianSep 27Preview

‘Our house was under water’: Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters as disaster declared

More than 300mm of rain fell in two days in parts of Thailand’s capital, inundating homes, shops and roadsBangkok’s flood disaster – in picturesThousands of Bangkok residents awoke in shelters on Sunday after flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in the Thai capital inundated homes and roads, with some starting to dry out their homes and belongings.Nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated to shelters, with about 52,000 households affected by the floods, which prompted a disaster declaration across the capital, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). Continue reading...

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GuardianSep 27Preview

My husband never stops working, but he won’t discuss it. Should I leave him?

You really need to find a way to talk about this and explore the underlying issues – for both of youSince the start of our relationship, more than 20 years ago, I was aware my husband had a strong work ethic.But I am beginning to resent the time he spends working, which often includes late nights and weekends when an emergency happens. Continue reading...

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BBCSep 27Preview

Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared

Authorities said the heavy rains have subsided but the flooding is not yet over.

GuardianSep 26Preview

Dolce & Gabbana mixes it up as pressure mounts for turnaround

With Jennifer Lopez providing some star power, the Italian house’s Milan show came at a crucial time for the brandEarlier this week Jennifer Lopez walked down the Vogue World catwalk in Milan wearing a black beaded A-line bustier dress from Dolce & Gabbana. On Saturday, she sat in the front row at the Italian house’s womenswear show in a three-piece velvet suit from the same brand, her look topped off with a baker-boy cap.The reminder of Dolce & Gabbana’s inimitable celebrity connection is no coincidence. In a turbulent luxury market, the brand has found itself trying to navigate a nearly £400m debt pile. Continue reading...

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BBCSep 26Preview

German town bans 'stumbling stone' memorials to Nazi victims

Germany's education minister has branded the ban on the small brass memorial plaques a "scandal".

BBCSep 26Preview

Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

Lula, who is currently in a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro, said the industry was a "cancer" that he must "remove".

BBCSep 26Preview

Watch: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone

Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.

GuardianSep 26Preview

Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting a week before Brazilian elections

President’s ‘hard, drastic and necessary measure’, likely to attract widespread public support, polls suggestThe Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has signed an order banning fixed-odds sports betting just over a week before the first round of the presidential election, in a move he said was designed to tackle the pervasive problem of families falling into debt.The decision ends the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of betting. Continue reading...

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NYTSep 25Preview

Cambridge Abandons Plans to Fully Investigate Its Hiring of Jason Arday

The professor had catalyzed debates over diversity efforts in higher education.

Mara HvistendahlArday, Jason (1985- )Cambridge University

BBCSep 25Preview

Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil

The foreign secretary stresses "the UK's unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community".

BBCSep 23Preview

Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'

The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.

BBCSep 8Preview

Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions

It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.

Al JazeeraSep 27Preview

Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

An Israeli Apache helicopter struck a commercial centre near Mayfadoun in Southern Lebanon.

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Al JazeeraSep 27Preview

‘Atrocious’ crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action

Cuba's deputy foreign minister slams US sanctions, labelling them 'equivalent to genocide'.

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