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John Humphrys criticises his ‘irritating’ successors on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme for carrying out a ‘gushing contest’ with interviewees
Veteran broadcaster John Humphrys has criticised the current presenters of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, which he fronted for more than three decades, accusing them of being “irritating” and overly deferential towards their guests. He claims his successors engage in what he describes as a “gushing contest” with interviewees, suggesting the show has drifted away…
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Titus Welliver’s New Crime Thriller Is Inspired by an Infamous Real-Life Gang
Titus Welliver’s new series The Westies is inspired by a real-life Irish crime syndicate that dominated Hell’s Kitchen.
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Jones makes brilliant catch as England strike early on day three
Amy Jones takes a brilliant diving catch to remove Smriti Mandhana, as India’s opening batter misses out on making a century at Lord’s as she departs for 70, with the tourists 161-2 in their second innings at Lord’s.
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Briton caught up in Spanish wildfire was on the phone to his wife in final heartbreaking call when flames hit car – as authorities race to identify victims
A British man has died after becoming caught up in a wildfire in Spain, reportedly while speaking to his wife on the phone in a final call as the flames reached his car. His death underscores the danger posed by the wildfires currently affecting parts of Spain, and authorities are working to formally identify the…
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Tragedy on Murder Wall mountain: How climbers died one-by-one on Eiger North Face including last-man-standing who muttered ‘I’m finished’ while dangling a yard from safety
This article is presented as an account of a fatal mountaineering incident on the notorious North Face of the Eiger in the Swiss Alps, a wall so dangerous it has been nicknamed the “Murder Wall”. According to the headline, a group of climbers died one after another during the attempt, with particular focus on the…
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Perth junior doctor is charged with manslaughter after allegedly confronting man, 63, he caught peering through his friend’s window
A junior doctor in Perth, Western Australia, has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly confronting a 63-year-old man he is said to have caught peering through the window of a friend’s home. The case is significant because it raises difficult questions about how far a person may lawfully go when responding to a suspected intruder…
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The Genius of the U.S. Constitution
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Popular NYC museum tests positive for Legionnaires’ disease bacteria amid outbreak
The Guggenheim Museum was among 31 Upper East Side buildings ordered to disinfect cooling towers after testing positive for Legionella bacteria.
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UK faces ‘exceptional’ wildfire risk as health alerts issued with heatwave to last ‘until at least next week’
This Daily Mail article reports that the UK is facing an “exceptional” wildfire risk as a heatwave grips the country, with health alerts issued and the hot weather forecast to continue “until at least next week”. The warning highlights the heightened danger of fires spreading amid the sustained high temperatures, alongside advice for the public…
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‘Animals’, Hand of God and Beckham – Argentina and England’s World Cup rivalry
As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.