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Who can tame Trump? An unlikely candidate is emerging: the Catholic church | Simon Tisdall
Who can tame Trump? An unlikely candidate is emerging: the Catholic church | Simon Tisdall
Inequality, immigration and civil rights are the battlegrounds on which the church, and some other Christian denominations, are fighting, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Who can tame Trump? An unlikely candidate is emerging: the Catholic church | Simon Tisdall
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Washington signalled room for negotiation on a US plan to end the Ukraine war that has drawn pushback from Kyiv, its allies and US lawmakers ahead of today's talks on the proposal in Switzerland. jrnl.ie/6883264
US signals room for negotiation on Ukraine plan ahead of talks today
The 28-point plan would require the invaded country to cede territory, cut its army and pledge never to join NATO.
jrnl.ie
November 23, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Washington signalled room for negotiation on a US plan to end the Ukraine war that has drawn pushback from Kyiv, its allies and US lawmakers ahead of today's talks on the proposal in Switzerland. jrnl.ie/6883264
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After ripping their shirts off for the College GameDay cameras back in Week 7, Pat McAfee and Oregon head coach Dan Lanning threatened to take things one step further on ESPN's return to the Pacific Northwest on Saturday.
Pat McAfee and Dan Lanning threaten to 'take pants off' on College GameDay
www.irishstar.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:14 AM
After ripping their shirts off for the College GameDay cameras back in Week 7, Pat McAfee and Oregon head coach Dan Lanning threatened to take things one step further on ESPN's return to the Pacific Northwest on Saturday.
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Turning homeless young people away from support they are legally entitled to is gatekeeping, writes Centrepoint's Dr Lisa Doyle.
Councils are turning hundreds of homeless young people away from support
www.bigissue.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Turning homeless young people away from support they are legally entitled to is gatekeeping, writes Centrepoint's Dr Lisa Doyle.
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Be in no doubt that this is a perilous moment. America’s proposal prescribes a deeply insecure future for Ukraine and richly rewards Vladimir Putin’s aggression
Donald Trump’s peace plan would be bad for Ukraine, Europe and America
It is a sad mix of naked opportunism and strategic myopia
econ.st
November 23, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Be in no doubt that this is a perilous moment. America’s proposal prescribes a deeply insecure future for Ukraine and richly rewards Vladimir Putin’s aggression
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Rachel Reeves insists that the wider welfare bill must be tackled as polling shows Britons would prefer public service spending cuts to tax rises
Chancellor to scrap two-child benefit cap but pledge welfare reform
Rachel Reeves insists that the wider welfare bill must be tackled as polling shows Britons would prefer public service spending cuts to tax rises
www.thetimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Rachel Reeves insists that the wider welfare bill must be tackled as polling shows Britons would prefer public service spending cuts to tax rises
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The Shaston Arms, London W1: ‘Just because you can do things doesn’t mean you should do them’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants
The Shaston Arms, London W1: ‘Just because you can do things doesn’t mean you should do them’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants
A pub that wants to be a old-school boozer and a cool restaurant both at the same time
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:42 AM
The Shaston Arms, London W1: ‘Just because you can do things doesn’t mean you should do them’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants
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A family holiday turned into a nightmare for a family of four, including two young children, who tragically died after being exposed to a pesticide used to exterminate bed bugs in their hotel room.
Dad's chilling 7 words before family of four all die hours after hotel check in
www.mirror.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:42 AM
A family holiday turned into a nightmare for a family of four, including two young children, who tragically died after being exposed to a pesticide used to exterminate bed bugs in their hotel room.
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Millions of Europeans live in poverty, but the meaning of a comfortable income differs widely across the continent.
Income needed to avoid poverty: How do European thresholds compare?
Millions of Europeans live in poverty, but the meaning of a comfortable income differs widely across the continent.
l.euronews.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Millions of Europeans live in poverty, but the meaning of a comfortable income differs widely across the continent.
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A long-term goal for China is to lower barriers that currently keep academic and vocational pathways firmly distinct. But attitudes to practical training may now be shifting
China has too many university grads and too few jobs for them
It wants to push youngsters towards vocational colleges instead
econ.st
November 23, 2025 at 6:20 AM
A long-term goal for China is to lower barriers that currently keep academic and vocational pathways firmly distinct. But attitudes to practical training may now be shifting
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Russians are escaping Crimea in large numbers, fleeing the once-beloved vacation island that has transformed into a harsh war zone.
Panic in Russia as residents sell up and flee war torn island
www.irishstar.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Russians are escaping Crimea in large numbers, fleeing the once-beloved vacation island that has transformed into a harsh war zone.
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UK business blames long run-up to Budget for fuelling uncertainty on.ft.com/4oXwMRP
UK business blames long run-up to Budget for fuelling uncertainty
Speculation about policy changes has hit confidence and postponed spending decisions, companies say
on.ft.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 AM
UK business blames long run-up to Budget for fuelling uncertainty on.ft.com/4oXwMRP
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Donald Trump once humorously mocked a Thanksgiving turkey for demanding a recount, only to 'hypocritically' call for several himself a few years later.
'Hypocrite' Trump mocked 'loser' Thanksgiving turkey for demanding vote recount
www.irishstar.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Donald Trump once humorously mocked a Thanksgiving turkey for demanding a recount, only to 'hypocritically' call for several himself a few years later.
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Populism hasn’t killed insiders—it’s enriching them. From Donald Trump’s crypto empire to booming prediction markets, the insider economy is thriving
Donald Trump and the unseemly rise of “insider capitalism”
The returns to access in America are soaring
econ.st
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Populism hasn’t killed insiders—it’s enriching them. From Donald Trump’s crypto empire to booming prediction markets, the insider economy is thriving
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Kate Middleton 's early years centre is offering a six-figure sum in research funding to find solutions that will help parents combat the distractions caused by gadgets that interfere with family life.
Kate's stark warning about 'physically present but mentally absent' parents
www.mirror.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Kate Middleton 's early years centre is offering a six-figure sum in research funding to find solutions that will help parents combat the distractions caused by gadgets that interfere with family life.
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"I dropped onto the sidewalk, my arms wrapped around my bent knees. 'Take him inside, don’t let him see me,' I blurted out.”
A Single Sound Could Send Me To My Knees, Hyperventilating And Sobbing. Then I Realised What I Needed To Do.
"I dropped onto the sidewalk, my arms wrapped around my bent knees. 'Take him inside, don’t let him see me,' I blurted out.”
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:06 AM
"I dropped onto the sidewalk, my arms wrapped around my bent knees. 'Take him inside, don’t let him see me,' I blurted out.”
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Kansas City Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt expressed her backing for Turning Point USA's alternative Super Bowl Halftime Show as the NFL's selected headliner faces ongoing controversy.
Chiefs heiress adds her two cents on Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy
www.irishstar.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Kansas City Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt expressed her backing for Turning Point USA's alternative Super Bowl Halftime Show as the NFL's selected headliner faces ongoing controversy.
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Hijacker shot after targeting G20 car full of elite SA police officers
Hijacker shot after targeting G20 car full of elite SA police officers
NATJOINTS has mobilised SAPS officers, intelligence units, and SANDF to secure key routes for world leaders attending the G20 Summit.
www.thesouthafrican.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Hijacker shot after targeting G20 car full of elite SA police officers
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The trove of more than 20,000 documents, made public by the House Oversight Committee, includes emails between Tom Pritzker and Jeffrey Epstein from long after the late financier pled guilty to soliciting a minor in 2008.
Tom Pritzker, cousin of Gov. JB Pritzker, named in latest release of Epstein documents
Tom Pritzker, cousin to Gov. JB Pritzker and a Hyatt Hotels heir, is named in documents of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
trib.al
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The trove of more than 20,000 documents, made public by the House Oversight Committee, includes emails between Tom Pritzker and Jeffrey Epstein from long after the late financier pled guilty to soliciting a minor in 2008.