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Biden welcomes champion Celtics to White House
President Joe Biden talks to the crowd as he welcomed the Boston Celtics to the White House in honor of their NBA championship. (AP photo) SIGN UP TO CONTINUE Print Subscriber? Sign Up for Full Access! Please sign up for as low as 36 cents per day to continue viewing our website. Unlimited access to…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Conferred with Dominica’s Highest National Award
Roseau: President of the Commonwealth of Dominica Sylvanie Burton conferred the highest National Award-the “Dominica Award of Honour” on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, for his statesmanship, support to Dominica during the Covid-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening India and Dominica ties. Prime Minister of Dominica H.E. Mr.Roosevelt Skerrit also graced the occasion. President of…
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Briton Simone White dies after suspected bootleg alcohol poisoning in Laos
Squire Patton Boggs Simone White was holidaying in south-east Asia A British lawyer has died after a suspected methanol poisoning that is thought to have killed four others in Laos, south-east Asia. Simone White, 28, from Orpington, south-east London, was among a number of people taken to hospital following the incident in the tourist town…
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Cold snap continues across UK ahead of Storm Bert
James McGeorge/BBC Weather Watchers More freezing temperatures are expected across the UK before Storm Bert hits this weekend, bringing high winds and potential flooding. In Scotland, temperatures could drop to -10C early on Friday with weather warnings for snow and ice still in place for much of the UK. Bert’s arrival on Saturday is set…
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F1 needs full-time stewards to simplify rules – Brown
In Austin, Norris was given a five-second penalty for going off the track and gaining an advantage trying to overtake Verstappen. The Briton refused to give the place back after Verstappen complained, highlighting he had been ahead at the apex. The stewards, however, disagreed with Norris. Many drivers made it clear they felt Verstappen’s driving…
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Trafalgar Square's 'majestic' Christmas tree felled
Westminster City Council Lord Mayor of Westminster, Robert Rigby (left) and the Mayor of Oslo, Anne Lindboe with the tree in Oslo A Norwegian spruce, which is sent to London every year for Christmas, has been felled in a traditional ceremony. To make the tradition more environmentally friendly, this year the tree is travelling to…
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'Capt Tom family were greedy and should be ashamed'
PA Media There was no answer at the home when media rung the bell at the gates on Thursday The extraordinary fundraising efforts of Sir Captain Tom Moore inspired pride among his neighbours during the pandemic. Reporters, politicians and other dignitaries descended on the Bedfordshire village of Marston Moretaine. Does the community still feel that…
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How 'reinvigorated' Arsenal turned things around
Arsenal had been written off after a poor start to the season but their late victory over Juventus capped off a significant turnaround. Source: www.bbc.com…
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Olympic trampoline gold medallist joins the circus
BBC Bryony Page is back in training in Poole, Dorset When Bryony Page triumphed in Paris, she became the first trampolinist to win Olympic gold for Team GB. She is already eyeing Los Angeles in 2028 but first she is embarking on a new challenge – by joining the circus. The 33-year-old, who lives in…
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Blue plaque honours actor Cary Grant in home city
A blue plaque commemorating Hollywood icon Cary Grant is due to be unveiled in his home city. The North By Northwest actor’s plaque will be installed on Friday at his early childhood home in Bishopston, Bristol, where lived with his parents. He was born as Archie Leach in Horfield in 1904, and later escaped a…