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NYTSep 28Preview

Min Jin Lee Was Underestimated for Half Her Life. Then She Started to Write.

A torch bearer for the great 19th-century tradition of social realism, she’s become one of the most important novelists of her generation.

Marcela ValdesLee, Min JinPachinko (Book)

GuardianSep 28Preview

Five men arrested near RAF Fairford to be released on bail, police say – as it happened

Counter terror police say earlier that they arrested five men who were British national in their 20s from LondonUK security forces aware of suspected bomb plot, hints defence secretaryRAF Fairford suspected bomb plot: have you been affected?Speaking at the Labour party conference in Liverpool, the defence secretary, Wes Streeting, said he could not give further details about the RAF Fairford incident because there is a live police investigation.However, he used his speech to stress that the UK-US relationship is “the closest alliance” of any two countries in the world, adding the two nations will always “stand together” against those who wish to cause harm. Continue reading...

Tom Ambrose (now) and Yohannes Lowe (earlier)UK news

BBCSep 28Preview

Remains of dozens of suspected kidnap victims found in Nigerian forests

Investigations are ongoing to establish the identities of at least 28 people whose remains were recovered by police.

GuardianSep 28Preview

Further interest rate hikes could ‘devastate’ property market without easing unaffordability

With RBA predicted to lift cash rate for fourth time this year on Tuesday, experts warn a fifth – or even sixth – rise would be ‘overkill’Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastTwo or even three more Reserve Bank interest rate hikes would be “devastating” for the property market but still leave housing more unaffordable than ever as higher borrowing costs trump lower prices, experts say.The RBA’s monetary policy board is widely expected on Tuesday afternoon to announce an increase in its cash rate to 4.6%, from 4.35%, in a decision that will add another $100 to the monthly mortgage interest bill on a $700,000 loan.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...

Patrick Commins Economics editorReserve Bank of AustraliaAustralian economy

BBCSep 28Preview

British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies aged 40

His death was confirmed just a day after he participated in an AEW match in Chicago.

GuardianSep 28Preview

Gone in 90 seconds: an ‘invisibilized’ ICE is arresting more people than ever

After public backlash, the Trump administration changed its tactics from ‘siege’ to ‘soft feet’. Now, ICE is everywhere Continue reading...

Maanvi Singh, Will Craft, Andrew Witherspoon and Julius Constantine MotalICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)Trump administration

NYTSep 27Preview

5 Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near RAF Fairford Air Base in UK

The British counterterrorism police say the men were arrested after three suspicious vehicles appeared to be traveling toward R.A.F. Fairford early on Sunday.

Michael D. Shear and Amelia NierenbergTerrorismUnited States Defense and Military Forces

BBCSep 27Preview

More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action support rally

More than 250 protesters sat outside Labour's party conference in Liverpool to support the banned group.

NPRSep 27Preview

5 arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act

Police evacuated homes Sunday near an air base in England used by the U.S. and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses.(Image credit: Ben Birchall)

The Associated Press

GuardianSep 23Preview

Sleep payments: could they lead to better rest – and better health?

We all need a good night’s rest, but regular, sufficient sleep is hard for many of us to come by. Students in Pittsburgh have been offered a novel incentiveName: Sleep payments.Age: A new strategy for an age-old problem. Continue reading...

Guardian StaffSleepLife and style

BBCSep 20Preview

An arrest, a defection and a new leader - how Reform's 'challenging' week unfolded

How an extraordinary seven days that rocked the party unfolded.

Al JazeeraSep 28Preview

Thai police arrest jet skier after joyride through flooded Bangkok streets

Thai police arrest jet skier after joyride through flooded Bangkok streets

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NPRSep 27Preview

Five arrested near UK air base used by U.S. bombers in Iran war

U.K. police say five men were arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three vehicles were spotted near an air base the U.S. military has been using to launch attacks on Iran.

Lauren Frayer