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Nothing changed before Novichok death – spy widow
BBC Marina Litvinenko’s husband died in 2006 after being poisoned by a radioactive substance The widow of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko said “nothing” had changed between her husband’s death and the Novichok poisonings in Salisbury. Marina Litvinenko’s husband died in 2006 after being poisoned in London with a cup of tea laced with Polonium…
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Google Developer Program gains new features, but you’ll have to pay for them
In June, Google announced the Google Developer Program, a free program to give devs access to resources designed to help them build applications using Google services. Now that “millions” of devs have signed up (according to Google), the company is introducing a second, paid tier to commercialize the program. On Monday, Google launched the Google…
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Marchers show Nikita Hand support after McGregor case
BBC The protesters marched from Dublin city hall to the office of the Irish director of public prosecutions Marchers held a number of signs showing support for Ms Hand Ms O’Brien said she was “in awe” of Nikita Hand and her civil court victory proved to other victims that “you still have a voice”. The…
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More than 30 stranded whales rescued in New Zealand
A pod of more than 30 pilot whales were rescued after being stranded on Ruakākā Beach near Whangārei in northern New Zealand on Sunday, officials say. The Department of Conservation (DOC) says most were refloated and swam out to sea, but three adults and one calf died. There were no re-strandings overnight. The rescue effort…
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Why most Indians choking on smog aren’t in Delhi
Getty Images The iconic Taj Mahal in the northern city of Agra is covered in toxic smog every year “When I stepped out of my house, it felt like I was inhaling smoke,” says Imran Ahmed Ali, a lawyer in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh. Pollution levels in Chandigarh – India’s first planned city,…
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Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader?
AFP Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been a loyal member of the governing party since she was 14 If things work out as Namibia’s long-time governing party hopes, the country will be electing its first female head of state this week. But a mood of disillusionment with liberation movements in southern Africa, coupled with the anti-incumbency feeling…
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Emergency crews tackle flood waters in rescue operations
Flooding in the wake of Storm Bert has brought havoc to parts of the UK. More than 100 flood warnings are in places across the country, including a “danger to life” warning in Northamptonshire. Aerial footage filmed in some areas across the UK shows how vast the flooding is. Further rainfall warnings are still being…
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Rugby club devastated by Storm Bert had no insurance
BBC Eleri Jackson set up an online fundraising page to help cover the thousands of pounds worth of flood damage to her local rugby club in Newport. A rugby club which failed to find adequate insurance cover after being flooded in 2020 has been devastated by Storm Bert. Eleri Jackson, 20, arrived at Newport High…
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Something old: Top award for recycled bridal gowns
StoryShop The designers used second-hand bridal gowns to create new dresses A project based on repurposing old bridal dresses in Glasgow has won a worldwide sustainability prize. Glasgow Kelvin College was one of two UK institutions recognised at this year’s international Green Gown awards. The honour is bestowed upon the top eco-friendly projects at colleges…
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Bethell to bat at three on England Test debut
Jacob Bethell will bat at number three on his Test debut in England’s series opener against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday. Bethell, 21, plays after wicketkeeper Jordan Cox was ruled out with a broken thumb. As a result, regular number three Ollie Pope takes the gloves and slides down the order to number six,…