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Teenage girl dies after being forced to stay in a ‘period hut’ in Nepal
Campaigners say efforts to stamp out custom of banishing girls and women during menstruation have been set back by CovidA 16-year-old girl from Nepal has died as a result of the illegal practice of chhaupadi, where menstruating women are forced to stay in huts... #press
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Harry Kane ready to accept Bayern Munich move and leave Tottenham
Kane held further talks with Bayern over four-year contract Spurs agreed fee for striker that could reach almost £100mHarry Kane is ready to conclude his move to Bayern Munich and bring an end to his 19-year stay at Tottenham.Bayern had a bid that could be worth almost £100m accepted for the... #press
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In Darwin’s footsteps: sailing ship to retrace round-the-world voyage of the Beagle
On Monday, a three-masted schooner will set sail from Plymouth with a crew of young naturalists on a two-year educational trip. Crew members still needed …On Monday 14 August, when the tide is right, an antique sailing ship will manoeuvre through... #press
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Air pollution speeds progression of lung diseases, UK study finds
Study adds to growing evidence that health harm from air pollution accumulates through our lifetimesA study of more than 250,000 people in the UK has shown how air pollution speeds up the progression of lung disease.More air pollution in people’s home neighbourhoods led to a greater... #press
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Why, even now, do we think a woman’s work is worth less?
Progress in Asda equal pay case may help root out sexist assumptions behind persistent gender gapThere has been another baby step forward in the long-running equal pay case brought by more than 40,000 female employees at Asda.It is one of a slew of battles being fought across the retail sector, including at... #press
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White House asks Congress for additional $24bn in Ukraine aid
US has so far given Ukraine more than $113bn in aid since Russia invaded in February 2021The White House is asking Congress for an additional $24bn in Ukraine aid “and other international needs” such as countering China, including $13.1bn for defense, senior administration officials revealed on Thursday.The... #press
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Keep a gun under your pillow: life with an undercover officer in Northern Ireland
Susan Phoenix learned valuable lessons during her husband’s clandestine career during the TroublesSusan Phoenix learned a lesson about living with an undercover police officer in Northern Ireland during the Troubles when she cleaned the family car.“Why... #press
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‘I should be in Lapland’: Helenius gave up family holiday to fight Joshua
The Nordic Nightmare is determined to make the most of his late opportunity just seven days after his last contest“I had just finished my fight last Saturday night and my manager came and said I have something to ask you,” says Robert Helenius as he details the strange twist that led to him... #press
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Versace’s new owner wants to be a big beast. But it’s no match for Europe’s behemoths
Tapestry’s purchase of three big fashion names gives it heft. But LVMH and Kering have the front row to themselvesFor the past two years, Coach, Michael Kors and Kate Spade New York have been the cornerstone of a particular type of New York fashion.A... #press
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US scientists turn old plastic into soap after fireside inspiration
Team converts polyethylene into fatty acids, soap’s main ingredient, but say it is not panacea for plastic pollutionScientists have discovered a method to give new life to old plastic – by converting it into soap.Plastics are chemically similar to fatty acids, which are... #press
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Indian opposition walks out as Narendra Modi refuses to discuss Manipur conflict
PM attacks opposition parties during no-confidence motion called to force him to address ethnic violence in far-eastOpposition parties have walked out of the Indian parliament in protest at the refusal of the prime minister, Narendra Modi, to address ethnic... #press
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Premier League 2023-24 preview No 18: Tottenham Hotspur
No European football for the first time in 15 years, but Ange Postecoglou’s arrival has sparked optimism – with or without KaneGuardian writers’ predicted position: 8th (NB: this is not necessarily David Hytner’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 8th Continue reading... #press
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People in Maui: how have you been affected by the wildfires?
We want to hear from people in Maui after fires tore through the Hawaiian island overnightAt least 36 people have died in wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, authorities said.The fires, fanned by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, destroyed businesses in the historic town of Lahaina, and left... #press
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How Bakhmut became a pivot in the Ukraine war
Since the beginning of 2023, a prolonged and bloody battle has been waged for control of a mid-sized Ukrainian city. Why is Bakhmut an inflection point, and who stands to gain from its capture? Continue reading... #press
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UK spends £13m on private schooling for diplomats’ children
Foreign Office staff subsidies bill for boarding school education rises by nearly a third in a yearThe Foreign Office has spent more than £13m sending the children of diplomats to top private schools in Britain such as Eton and Winchester CollegeThe government spend for the fees equates to an... #press
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300 New Orleans priests were reported for sexual abuse – only 25% are on archdiocese’s ‘credibly accused’ list
The number of accused – 310, spanning several decades – has been kept from public as archdiocese undergoes bankruptcy proceedingsRead the full story: how the New Orleans archbishop hid ‘credibly accused’ abusersMore than 300 people employed by Roman Catholic... #press
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‘Even closing my eyes is an intense movement’: the VR experience that simulates a serious neurological condition
Ben Joseph Andrews’ chronic vestibular condition leaves him with migraines and dizziness – which he has transformed into a VR experience. Luke Buckmaster gives it a goGet our weekend culture and... #press
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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 533 of the invasion
One dead and eight unaccounted for in explosion at factory near Moscow that used to supply Russian military; Ukrainian forces launch raid across Dnipro river that serves as frontline in southern UkraineAn explosion on the grounds of a factory north of Moscow that previously... #press
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Germany arranges supply of 30 Leopard 1 tanks for Ukraine
Arms firm Rheinmetall to refurbish vehicles following military aid package announced at Nato summitThirty secondhand Leopard I battle tanks are to be refurbished by the arms manufacturer Rheinmetall at the orders of the German government and exported to Ukraine, a spokesperson for the company has... #press
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FBI agents shoot and kill Utah man accused of making threats against Biden
Agents were trying to serve warrant on Craig Deleeuw Robertson’s home hours before president was expected to land in stateA Utah man accused of making threats against Joe Biden was shot and killed by FBI agents hours before the president was expected to land in the state on Wednesday,... #press
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