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Literary prize sparks chain of unexpected refusals from winning authors

Literary prize sparks chain of unexpected refusals from winning authors

Two writers make bold decisions about their prize money from UKʼs top non-fiction award. While one refuses the cash completely other decides to use it against the sponsor company

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Pub owners face drunk couple's rage after Christmas party drink refusal

Pub owners face drunk couple's rage after Christmas party drink refusal

A festive celebration at a Hampshire pub turned hostile when a couple got denied more drinks. The incident led to physical confrontation and racial slurs‚ with both sides now meeting in court

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Putin sends exotic animals to North Korea while getting military support back

Putin sends exotic animals to North Korea while getting military support back

Moscow transferred dozens of wild animals to Pyongyang zoo as a sign of friendship between countries. This gift exchange happens while North Korea provides significant military assistance to Russia

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Nurse's estate planning story sparks touching podcast community response

Nurse's estate planning story sparks touching podcast community response

A 67-year old nurse confronts her fear of making a will through a podcast experience that changed her outlook. Her story prompted an outpouring of support from listeners who shared their own inheritance planning journeys

Society, Culture • November 20 2024 , 05:42 AM  •  670 views
Teen tragedy leads to shocking discoveries about social media bullying in Wales

Teen tragedy leads to shocking discoveries about social media bullying in Wales

A Welsh mothers quest to understand her daughters sudden passing reveals hidden online harassment groups. School records and social-media accounts paint a complex picture of events leading to the tragedy

Society, Culture • November 20 2024 , 05:03 AM  •  182 views
Former sitcom star's unusual support for cancer-fighting friend draws mixed reactions

Former sitcom star's unusual support for cancer-fighting friend draws mixed reactions

Full House actor tries unique way to support co-starʼs cancer battle but gets unexpected feedback. His bald-cap gesture creates debate about proper ways to show solidarity

Society, Culture • November 20 2024 , 02:05 AM  •  470 views
New Zealand's biggest-ever march: How 42,000 people changed Wellington's streets

New Zealand's biggest-ever march: How 42,000 people changed Wellington's streets

A huge crowd marched through Wellington to defend an almost 200-year-old treaty. The protest which started as small walk from north region turned into one of New Zealandʼs largest-ever public gatherings

Politics, Culture • November 19 2024 , 06:12 PM  •  732 views
Russian ballet star's mysterious fall raises questions in St Petersburg

Russian ballet star's mysterious fall raises questions in St Petersburg

A top Mariinsky Theatre dancer fell from his apartment balcony last weekend. **Vladimir** Shklyarovʼs death comes two years after his public stance against Russian military actions

Society, Politics, Culture • November 19 2024 , 05:38 PM  •  380 views
Former BBC star gave private tour to teen musician, new claims surface

Former BBC star gave private tour to teen musician, new claims surface

Fresh allegations emerge about ex-BBC presenterʼs conduct with young musician. The story reveals inappropriate messages and misuse of position at broadcasting house during private tour

Society, Culture • November 19 2024 , 10:17 AM  •  338 views
Popular morning radio host makes surprise exit from BBC's biggest breakfast show

Popular morning radio host makes surprise exit from BBC's biggest breakfast show

Long-time BBC radio personality announces unexpected departure from her early-morning slot after six years behind the mic. The well-known host plans to spend more time with family while staying connected to Radio 2

Society, Culture • November 19 2024 , 08:49 AM  •  494 views
UK's 30-year gamble: How lottery tickets changed British society forever

UK's 30-year gamble: How lottery tickets changed British society forever

Three decades ago UK started its biggest gambling experiment that made thousands rich overnight. National Lottery changed sports funding culture and brought billions to good causes

Society, Sports, Politics, Culture • November 19 2024 , 07:37 AM  •  297 views
Prince Harry brings military games spirit to Canadian schools ahead of winter event

Prince Harry brings military games spirit to Canadian schools ahead of winter event

**Prince Harry** launches new school-based program in Vancouver connecting students with Invictus Games values. The winter version of military sports event starts in 82 days bringing together 25 nations

Sports, Culture • November 19 2024 , 04:05 AM  •  229 views
Queen's rescue dog Beth dies after 13 years of royal companionship

Queen's rescue dog Beth dies after 13 years of royal companionship

A rescue Jack Russell terrier who became Queens trusted companion passed away this weekend. Beth‚ adopted from Battersea Dogs Home over a decade ago had been suffering from an untreatable tumor

Society, Culture • November 18 2024 , 04:59 PM  •  315 views
New hair styling tool that costs less than half of its famous competitor

New hair styling tool that costs less than half of its famous competitor

Multi-function hair tool combines drying and styling features in one compact device. Its unique rotating nozzle and six different attachments make it a budget-friendly choice for those seeking salon-like results at home

Business, Culture • November 18 2024 , 01:39 PM  •  607 views
British police visits and academic theories: How free speech gets limited today

British police visits and academic theories: How free speech gets limited today

Modern academic theories shape how government handles offensive speech. From university halls to police stations a new system of thought-control emerges showing similarities with historical examples

Society, Politics, Culture • November 18 2024 , 01:17 PM  •  314 views
101-year-old code-breaker shares untold stories from secret WW2 facility

101-year-old code-breaker shares untold stories from secret WW2 facility

A former Bletchley Park code-breaker opens up about her top-secret work during World War 2. **Betty Webb** shares memories of decoding German and Japanese messages that helped win the war

Society, Culture • November 18 2024 , 01:16 PM  •  365 views
PM's missed festival greeting causes stir in British-Sikh community

PM's missed festival greeting causes stir in British-Sikh community

Over 300 Sikh organizations challenge Prime Minister about missing important religious celebration. Recent oversight follows earlier cultural mix-up with Hindu community at official event

Politics, Culture • November 18 2024 , 01:15 PM  •  333 views
Historic UK churches face uncertain future as funding deadline approaches

Historic UK churches face uncertain future as funding deadline approaches

Almost 1000 religious buildings across Britain need urgent repairs while facing serious money problems. Tax relief program that helped thousands of historic churches might end soon‚ putting more buildings at risk

Politics, Culture • November 18 2024 , 01:15 PM  •  750 views
Historic German statue falls as protesters link it to colonial past

Historic German statue falls as protesters link it to colonial past

A 125-year-old monument of Otto von Bismarck was knocked down in Frankfurt‚ with anti-colonial messages painted on it. The action happened during the 140th anniversary of a major African colonization meeting

Politics, Culture • November 17 2024 , 10:50 PM  •  479 views
Senior bishop opens up about Church scandal that made archbishop step down

Senior bishop opens up about Church scandal that made archbishop step down

Winchesterʼs top priest discusses shocking report about decades-long abuse in church-related settings. Recent events led to historic resignation of Church of Englandʼs leader and raised questions about safety

Society, Culture • November 17 2024 , 12:50 PM  •  634 views
Former student breaks silence about dark past at prestigious Kent school

Former student breaks silence about dark past at prestigious Kent school

A successful businessman reveals decades-old abuse at a well-known private school in Kent. His story connects to wider institutional problems in British education and religious organizations

Society, Culture • November 17 2024 , 01:30 AM  •  608 views
Trump's next term might need big-government approach to fix culture wars

Trump's next term might need big-government approach to fix culture wars

Cultural changes in America need more than just cutting government departments. A professor suggests that fixing todays social issues requires careful reform of existing institutions‚ not their removal

Politics, Culture • November 16 2024 , 10:54 AM  •  375 views
London's newest cure for city loneliness brings strangers together in unique way

London's newest cure for city loneliness brings strangers together in unique way

A bar in London transforms into friendship-making playground where strangers play games and share stories. This unique social experiment helps city folks break free from post-pandemic isolation

Society, Culture • November 16 2024 , 09:06 AM  •  360 views
Toronto couple's divorce hits snag over rare Taylor Swift concert tickets

Toronto couple's divorce hits snag over rare Taylor Swift concert tickets

A divorcing pair in Toronto faced an unusual challenge: who gets the Taylor Swift concert tickets. Their case joins other weird divorce settlements‚ from split houses to celebrity nicknames

Society, Culture • November 16 2024 , 07:01 AM  •  139 views
Newspaper mix-ups and weird feet: Strange tales from British public life

Newspaper mix-ups and weird feet: Strange tales from British public life

A collection of peculiar stories from British media politics and entertainment world shows how small mistakes can lead to funny outcomes. From newspaper corrections to changing shoe sizes‚ these tales reveal unexpected connections

Society, Politics, Culture • November 16 2024 , 03:59 AM  •  245 views
Legendary music filmmaker who brought classical giants to television passes at 89

Legendary music filmmaker who brought classical giants to television passes at 89

A ground-breaking director who transformed classical music into captivating television has died in Wales. **Barrie Gavin** worked with worlds top composers and conductors during his six-decade career at BBC and beyond

Culture • November 16 2024 , 02:07 AM  •  528 views
UK police data shows surprising items in hate incident records

UK police data shows surprising items in hate incident records

Police forces across UK logged thousands of non-crime hate incidents including odd cases with doctors vicars and kids. New data shows how different forces handle these reports in their day-to-day work

Society, Culture • November 16 2024 , 12:31 AM  •  519 views
Church rebel who turned empty pews into packed services dies at 90

Church rebel who turned empty pews into packed services dies at 90

A non-traditional priest who transformed a dying London church into a thriving spiritual hub has passed away. **Donald Reeves** mixed classic Anglican traditions with modern ideas making St Jamesʼs Piccadilly a unique religious center

Society, Politics, Culture • November 15 2024 , 08:14 PM  •  457 views
Government's food mishap at Diwali party leads to strong Hindu community response

Government's food mishap at Diwali party leads to strong Hindu community response

British government faced criticism for serving non-vegetarian food and alcohol at its yearly Diwali celebration. The incident prompted quick apologies from No 10 and sparked reactions from Hindu political figures

Politics, Culture • November 15 2024 , 06:49 PM  •  152 views
Cambridge tragedy leads to warning about dangerous student peer pressure

Cambridge tragedy leads to warning about dangerous student peer pressure

A coroner raises red flags about student self-policing at British universities after a tragic incident at Cambridge. His report points to growing issues with peer exclusion in campus communities

Society, Culture • November 15 2024 , 05:37 AM  •  129 views