February 2025 ~ World News

Friday, February 28, 2025

Peter Elbow, Professor Who Transformed Freshman Comp, Dies at 89

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By Michael S. Rosenwald from NYT Education https://ift.tt/CJ1Uu...

Boy sent messages admitting attack, murder jury told

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A murder trial hears the accused teenager said he "didn't mean to batter" 80-year-old Bhim Kohli. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LJ5aq...

McLaren's Norris quickest on opening day of testing

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McLaren's Lando Norris tops the time sheets from Mercedes' George Russell on day one of pre-season testing in Bahrain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eWlQ8...

What 15 Americans Think About Elon Musk’s Role in U.S. Government

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Mourinho v Turkish football - what is going on?

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Jose Mourinho's tenure at any club is guaranteed to be colourful, but his eight-month reign as Fenerbahce manager is turning caustic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BO30P...

The Global Story

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What have Russians won and lost during the conflict in Ukraine? from BBC News https://ift.tt/vL8H3...

El papa Francisco pasa una noche tranquila, pero sigue en estado crítico

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By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT En español https://ift.tt/GVSI6...

France hammer Italy to keep Six Nations title hopes alive

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France score 11 tries to thrash Italy in a high-scoring contest to set up a potential Six Nations decider with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/60Psi...

The Week Ahead: Will Starmer Win Over Trump?

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And will he get a deal on Ukraine? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ntygc...

Smith 'not worried' by absence of pace trio against England

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Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith says he is "not worried" about the absence of his three key fast bowlers for their Champions Trophy opener against England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HuoRf...

Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery

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The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader is to appear in court on Monday on charges of bribery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jo7pC...

Latham and Young tons help New Zealand hammer Pakistan

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Centuries from Tom Latham and Will Young take New Zealand to a convincing 60-run win over hosts Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lDCYE...

Watch: Toronto plane crash analysed by aviation experts

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Two aviation experts have analysed footage of the plane crash and explored what might have caused it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gm0Ju...

Why did a plane crash in Toronto, and how did everyone survive?

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The plane's safety features have been praised, as have the response from the crew and emergency teams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dvoN4...

Who was at the table at US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia?

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Three Americans and two Russians took part in the negotiations and agreed to reset diplomatic relations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ISU0v...

Villagers killed execution-style in Sudan, activists say

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More than 200 civilians have been killed by paramilitaries, a rights group says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FgojN...

What key players want from Ukraine war talks

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BBC reporters analyse what European powers in Paris, and Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia aim to achieve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TUAqm...

Pizza oven caused fire at celebrity hangout Chiltern Firehouse

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Burning wood falling from a pizza oven and started the fire, the London Fire Brigade says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3n9h1...

Pledge of two million extra NHS appointments met, PM says

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Sir Keir Starmer says the figure is a "shot in the arm", but "the job isn't done" to bring down waiting lists. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1IBpa...

UN judge forced woman to work as slave, court told

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Lydia Mugambe, who is currently on trial at Oxford Crown Court, denies the four charges against her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U9Vpx...

Drake to headline Wireless festival on all three days

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Performing in London, it will be the One Dance hitmaker's first UK outing in six years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ln53r...

How EastEnders was made, from 'doof doofs' to Angie and Den

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Archive documents show Manchester and Birmingham were considered as alternative settings for the soap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B4qEC...

Arsenal thrash Tottenham in north London derby

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Chloe Kelly makes her debut in a second spell with the Gunners as Arsenal thrash Spurs 5-0 in the north London derby at the Emirates Stadium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2lwFj...

Watch: Ski Sunday

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Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott are in Saalbach for the Alpine World Ski Championships. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6agX4...

Gourley & Nielsen break British records at Keely Klassic

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Neil Gourley breaks the men's British indoor 1,000m and Lina Nielsen does the same in the women's 300m at the Keely Klassic in Birmingham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dHPiE...

An Unchecked Trump Rapidly Remakes U.S. Government and Foreign Policy

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By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZsHzM...

UK 'must do more' to share Europe security burden, say ministers

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The foreign and defence secretaries say not enough has been done in the past to confront Russian aggression. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dB10w...

Everton, Liverpool and Slot charged after derby melee

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Everton, Liverpool and Arne Slot are charged by the Football Association after incidents at the end of Wednesday's Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mQ9DR...

Hodgkinson pulls out of record attempt through injury

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Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson withdraws from the eponymous Keely Klassic athletics meeting because of injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3UoqN...

Wrongly convicted Andy Malkinson gets first payout

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A man who was wrongly jailed for 17 years receives the first instalment of a compensation payout. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wma83...

Egypt to present 'vision' to rebuild Gaza without displacement

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The Arab state is seeking an alternative to Donald Trump's plan to relocate some two million Palestinians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qCi9R...

Everton sponsor leaves UK after porn ad probe

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Gambling site Stake will leave the UK as a regulator investigation continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wTVj6...

How I exposed MI5's lie about its violent abusive agent

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The Security Service gambled BBC correspondent Daniel De Simone had no evidence. A note, an email and a recording proved it wrong. from BBC News https://ift.tt/69TuW...

EE. UU. no votó por este Donald Trump

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By Ben Rhodes from NYT En español https://ift.tt/W9LrB...

Church of England rejects fully independent safeguarding

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One abuse survivors advocate described the decision as a "punch in the gut" for victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XyQBH...

Trump halts prosecution of firms accused of bribery abroad

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Trump pauses enforcement of a law, saying it "overreached" and stopped US firms from winning business overseas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iyj4l...

The World Cup kiss that's gripping Spain

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Spain's former football boss accused of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wd2Sa...

Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies

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The sportsman raised hundreds of thousands of pounds after being diagnosed with the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BToJb...

Ruthless Ireland reinforce dominance over Scotland

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Ireland keep their Six Nations Grand Slam hopes firmly on track with an 11th victory in a row over a disappointing Scotland at Murrayfield. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c8iD2...

Newcastle score controversial goal against Birmingham

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Watch as Joe Willock brings Newcastle United level against Birmingham City after a "very, very tight" goal-line decision in the FA Cup fourth round. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oyan4...

It’s No Secret What Trump and His Allies Mean When They Talk About ‘Shock and Awe’

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By Jamelle Bouie from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/8iLGl...

Lasers, ladders and a leap: Photos of the week

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A selection of news photographs from around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zJNET...

Review: Worlds Collide to Make a Big Ballet Bang

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By Gia Kourlas from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Kk0eE...

Man City launch new legal claim against Premier League rules

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Manchester City launch a fresh legal challenge against the Premier League over new rules governing sponsorship deals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n64ZW...

Trump Trade Nominee Defends Plan to Reorder International Trade

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By Ana Swanson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/eofIn...

We aborted healthy babies after NHS mistakes, couples tell BBC

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Two women had abortions after an NHS trust mistakenly told them their babies had serious conditions, the BBC has learned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QRAu0...

Moment unconscious man is rescued from out of control boat

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An officer jumped from a moving sheriff's vessel to save an unresponsive man onboard a spinning fishing boat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6GWCx...

Yorkshire sell entire Hundred stake as Sunrisers invest

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Yorkshire become the first team to sell their entire stake in a Hundred team as the owners of Sunrisers Hyderabad invest in Northern Superchargers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cXV6C...

'Cancer changed a lot for me' - Dame Tracey Emin

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The King makes the artist a Dame Commander for services to the arts at a Buckingham Palace ceremony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a7c4o...

Fed official urges patience amid tariff uncertainty.

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By Colby Smith from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ek8Ja...

Santorini on alert as tremors rattle Greek island

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Authorities advise against gatherings in enclosed spaces following a flurry of seismic activity nearby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/urWYk...

Millicent Dillon, Chronicler of Jane and Paul Bowles, Dies at 99

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By Adam Nossiter from NYT Books https://ift.tt/31iyT...

Air traffic control staffing 'not normal' during DC crash - officials

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US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said there was a "consolidation of air traffic controllers an hour before it was supposed to happen". from BBC News https://ift.tt/lS42F...

The painful divorce of Rashford and Manchester United

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After 20 years at Manchester United, Marcus Rashford is set to leave for Aston Villa, leaving many questions and few answers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k6LVO...