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Four large US publishers sue ‘shadow library’ for alleged copyright infringement
The publishers are claiming unspecified damages from the file-sharing Library Genesis, which they say has distributed files illegallyFour leading US publishers have sued an online “shadow library” that allows visitors to download textbooks and other... #press
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‘Who can afford them?’: theatregoers react to £395 tickets for Neil Simon play
Next year’s opening of Plaza Suite in West End, with Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, reignites affordability debate When Plaza Suite, Neil Simon’s witty commentary on love and marriage, opened on Broadway in 1968, the most expensive seats in the house... #press
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Bolsonaro aide tells police he sold luxury foreign gifts for ex-president – report
Lt Col Mauro Cid said to admit selling watches from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in Pennsylvania mall and handing cash to BolsonaroJair Bolsonaro’s former personal secretary has reportedly told police he handed tens of thousands of dollars to his old boss... #press
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The show must go on: 35,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews descend on Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah
The annual pilgrimage brings both prayers and partying to Uman. Many have been undeterred by official pleas to stay away this yearUnfazed by the bombs, undeterred by the warnings, and in the face of the ongoing raging conflict, more than 35,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews... #press
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Why are American XL bullies being banned and how will it work?
The breed has been linked to a number of fatal attacks and is the first to be banned in UK since 1991Rishi Sunak has announced that the American XL bully will be banned in the UK by the end of the year after a spate of serious attacks, some fatal, in recent years. It will be the first breed... #press
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Brixton Academy can reopen once it meets ‘extensive’ safety conditions
Lambeth council says measures will include new security, a crowd management system and a command centreBrixton Academy can reopen once the venue has met 77 “extensive and robust” conditions “designed to promote public safety”, Lambeth council said.The conditions include... #press
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When nature calls: Canadian wilderness area offers poop bags to fix fecal furore
Special bag dispensers will be installed after visitors to wild areas around Squamish, British Columbia, left more than footprints The sheer rock faces, winding trails and granite crags around Squamish in south-western British Columbia have seen a surge of climbers, campers and hikers lured to answer... #press
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‘Strict lines is the point’: Erik ten Hag explains Jadon Sancho’s exclusion
Manchester United manager says club needed ‘good standards’‘It has never been when someone makes one mistake …’Erik ten Hag has said Jadon Sancho’s exclusion from Manchester United’s squad is due to the “strict lines” he has put in place since taking over as the manager in summer 2022, and... #press
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Vuelta a España: Kuss closes on glory as Dainese avoids crash to win stage 19
Kaden Groves involved in late crash on day for sprintersKuss relieved to avoid spill as race becomes ‘stressful’Alberto Dainese of Team DSM-Firmenich narrowly avoided a massive crash in the final kilometre to sprint to victory in stage 19 of the Vuelta a España,... #press
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From small boats to industry and science: how much evidence do we need that Brexit made our lives worse? | Jonathan Freedland
Starmer insists there’s no case for rejoining. But his migration plan and the latest Tory fixes merely seek to repair the damageIt was only an aside. Keir Starmer wasn’t planning to talk about Brexit, but a subject almost as... #press
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Lucy Letby to appeal against conviction over babies’ murders
Former nurse found guilty of murdering seven infants files bid to challenge her convictionThe child serial killer and former nurse Lucy Letby has formally filed a bid to challenge her conviction at the court of appeal, officials have said.More details soon … Continue reading... #press
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‘Perfect time for a comeback’: cricket ready to welcome Andrew Flintoff home after horror Top Gear crash
Ex-player makes tentative return to public life while future of BBC motoring show remains in balanceLast December the family of Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff feared the worst after the former England cricketer was airlifted to hospital... #press
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Libyan authorities seal off most of flood-hit Derna in bid to limit death toll
Only emergency workers to be allowed into devastated area over fears of contamination from dead bodies in limited water supplyLibyan authorities have largely sealed off the flood-devastated port town of Derna from civilians in an effort to give space to emergency aid workers and amid concern that... #press
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Ludlam gets nod ahead of Vunipola for England’s World Cup clash with Japan
Ludlam comes in at No 8 with Earl shifting to openside flankerKyle Sinckler starts at prop after recovering from chest injuryLewis Ludlam has been selected to start England’s second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday in the absence of Tom Curry, with Billy Vunipola making do with a... #press
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Met police agree six-figure payout to man hit by baton at protest
Exclusive: Alfie Meadows underwent brain surgery after being struck by officer at tuition fees demonstrationThe Metropolitan police have apologised and agreed to pay a six-figure settlement to a man who needed emergency brain surgery after being hit by an officer’s baton... #press
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My mother still has stories to tell about Bletchley Park | Letter
After news of the death of Margaret Betts, Gwilym Hughes writes about the memories of his 98-year-old mother, Joan, one of the few surviving codebreakersYou reported on the death at the age of 99 of one of the last surviving female Bletchley Park codebreakers, Margaret Betts (6 September). My... #press
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The present tense is perfect English for history, sports commentary – and jokes | Letter
Linguistics professor John O’Regan on history written in the present tense, and Simon Allen on other documentary annoyancesAdrian Chiles’s article concerning the use of the present tense in television history programmes (I love history programmes. But... #press
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The Guide #104: Seven Oscar-worthy films coming to the big screen soon
In this week’s newsletter: It’s post-blockbuster prestige cinema season – and from Poor Things to Napoleon, these are the best films still to come that will be in the Oscars mix• Don’t get the Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up to get the full article hereIt’s mid-September, the point in the film... #press
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Toto Wolff watches Massa legal case for parallels with Hamilton’s 2021 title bid
Brazilian driver has taken legal action over 2008 championshipMercedes chief hints team could challenge 2021 title outcomeThe Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has indicated the team could challenge the controversial decision that cost Lewis Hamilton the... #press
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Martin Rowson on Labour’s plans for asylum and refugees – cartoon
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