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Prince’s 1987 double album distilled his restless musical experimentation
Prince’s 1987 double album *Sign o’ the Times* is presented as a defining record from the height of his creativity, bringing together his restless experimentation and wide musical range. A new book by John McKie examines how Prince channelled a period of personal and professional change into music, and why the album remains a landmark…
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Apps can support analogue hobbies and help people cut screen time
The article explores how technology and apps can paradoxically support a more analogue lifestyle and reduce screen time, rather than solely contributing to digital dependency. With growing concern about AI and screen reliance, the author demonstrates that thoughtfully chosen digital tools can enhance physical and mental wellbeing whilst enabling more present, engaged living. The author…
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Wales without seven players for World Cup play-off
Wales will face a significant challenge in their Women’s World Cup play-off semi-final against Albania next month after losing seven key players to injury. The absence is particularly damaging as it includes Ceri Holland, Liverpool’s player of the season for 2025-26 and arguably Wales’ most influential player since the retirement of Jess Fishlock. Head coach…
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Seventeen arrested in coordinated raids on suspected crime group
The Metropolitan Police conducted a major operation deploying over 800 officers across London and four counties, resulting in the arrest of 17 individuals suspected of being part of an organised crime group. The operation involved coordinated dawn raids targeting suspected criminal activities. – 65-year-old man: organised crime, conspiracy to commit GBH, money laundering, tax evasion…
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Miliband hints Government could reconsider Palestine Action ban after protests
Ed Miliband suggested the Government may revisit the ban on Palestine Action, while stressing that a Supreme Court case should run its course. His remarks followed arrests at a protest outside Labour’s conference and a confrontation with activists while he was having dinner; he said the Government had not intended to criminalise elderly protesters and…
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Three Egyptian officials jailed in absentia over Giulio Regeni’s abduction
Three Egyptian security officials were convicted in Rome over the abduction of Cambridge University student Giulio Regeni, whose tortured body was found in Cairo in 2016. The verdict matters as a rare legal finding of responsibility in a case that has strained relations between Italy and Egypt, though the officials were tried in absentia and…
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Evicted Madrid pensioner, 87, expected home under new rental deal
Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old pensioner, is expected to return to her Madrid flat after reaching a new rental agreement with its owners. She was forcibly evicted on 23 September after a proposed rent rise sparked protests across Spain and renewed calls for stronger tenant protections amid high rents and a housing shortage. Abascal had lived…
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Putin raises Russia’s military personnel total to 2.44 million amid troop losses
Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday expanding Russia’s total military personnel to 2.44 million, with active-duty troops increasing to 1.55 million. This expansion, following a similar increase in August, comes as Western intelligence reports Russia is losing 6,000 soldiers monthly more than it can recruit, whilst Ukraine estimates Russia has suffered over 1.5 million…
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Unverified rape claim sparks violent protests at Punjab university
An unverified claim that a female student had been raped at Lovely Professional University in Punjab sparked protests that escalated into violence over the weekend. Classes have been suspended for 10 days, exams postponed and students allowed to leave; the incident has raised concerns about safety and the handling of rumours on a large residential…
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Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins dies aged 75
Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Bayside High’s Principal Richard Belding in the “Saved by the Bell” franchise, has died aged 75. His representative confirmed his death and remembered him as a much-loved person who was devoted to his fans. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on 18 November…