A new archive in London is now open, celebrating the career and legacy of musician David Bowie. The collection showcases his work and impact on the music industry.
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A new archive dedicated to David Bowie is open in London.
The archive celebrates and showcases David Bowie's work.
It highlights his influence on the music industry.
The opening took place over the weekend.
David Bowie was a famous British musician known for his diverse styles.
England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, expects the selection of the Ashes squad to be straightforward, with most players already decided. The squad for the tour in Australia, starting in November, will be announced soon, focusing mainly on backup roles. England will play matches in Ireland and New Zealand as preparation for the Ashes series.
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England's Ashes tour in Australia begins on November 21, starting in Perth.
The Ashes squad will be announced the week of September 22.
Coach Brendon McCullum expects the selection meeting to be brief since most of the squad is already decided.
England might include up to seven fast bowlers, or seamers, in the squad.
Rehan Ahmed is likely to be the backup for main spinner Shoaib Bashir.
Ollie Pope can act as the backup wicketkeeper to Jamie Smith if necessary.
England will take an additional group of players called the England Lions to support and play warm-up matches.
Jacob Bethell could replace Ollie Pope, but no decision will be made until the team arrives in Australia.
The suspect, Tyler Robinson, is accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist, in Orem, Utah. According to Governor Spencer Cox, Robinson is not cooperating with the authorities and has not confessed to the crime. Robinson was arrested 33 hours after the incident and is being held without bail.
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Tyler Robinson, 22, is the suspect in the shooting of 31-year-old Charlie Kirk in Orem, Utah.
Robinson was arrested 33 hours after the incident.
Governor Spencer Cox stated Robinson is not cooperating with authorities.
Robinson allegedly joked about the shooting on the Discord messaging platform.
An affidavit states Robinson is suspected of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and obstruction of justice.
Authorities are interviewing people who know Robinson to understand his motives.
Robinson's partner is cooperating with the investigation.
The incident occurred during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville won the world 100m title, marking the first time a Jamaican man has achieved this since Usain Bolt. Seville was inspired by Bolt and trained with his former coach, Glen Mills, in achieving this milestone.
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Oblique Seville won the world 100m championship in Tokyo.
He is the first Jamaican man to achieve this since Usain Bolt's last win nine years ago.
Seville trained under Glen Mills, Usain Bolt's former coach.
Seville had narrowly missed a podium finish two years ago, and faced setbacks at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
This victory ended a streak of four consecutive world 100m titles won by the United States.
Usain Bolt motivated Seville, and they share a personal connection through family and training.
Seville expressed pride in proving his capabilities and bringing the gold medal home to Jamaica.
Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary, announced her candidacy for the deputy leadership of the Labour Party. She called for party unity and aims to continue the campaigning work of her predecessor, Angela Rayner. Phillipson is competing against Lucy Powell and emphasized that a united Labour Party is essential to winning future elections.
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Bridget Phillipson announced her bid for the Labour Party's deputy leadership in Sunderland.
Angela Rayner resigned from the deputy leadership due to issues with her tax affairs.
Phillipson plans to continue Rayner's role in campaigning if elected.
Phillipson's main rival for the position is Lucy Powell, who lost her Commons leader role due to a reshuffle.
Phillipson emphasized that party unity is essential for electoral success.
The deputy leader will not become deputy prime minister, as that position is already occupied by David Lammy.
Candidates need the support of 5% of constituency parties or three affiliates, including at least two trade unions, to qualify.
The voting period runs from 8 October to 23 October, with results announced on 25 October.
England beat Scotland 40-8 in a Rugby World Cup match, achieving their 31st consecutive test win. This victory takes England to the semi-finals against France. Scotland's loss marked the end of Jade Konkel's international rugby career.
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England won against Scotland with a score of 40-8 in Bristol.
This win is England's 31st straight test victory.
England will face France in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.
Kelsey Clifford scored two tries for England and left the game due to a head injury.
Abby Dow scored her 50th international try for England.
Jade Konkel, a Scotland player, ended her international career after this match.
Scotland scored points with a penalty by Helen Nelson and a try by Rhona Lloyd.
Weather conditions were challenging, with rain affecting the play.
Police have released new information about the person accused of shooting Charlie Kirk, a conservative organizer. Details about the suspect and the situation are still unfolding.
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Charlie Kirk is a conservative political organizer.
Police are investigating a shooting involving Charlie Kirk.
The shooter is an alleged suspect in the incident.
Authorities are sharing more information as the investigation continues.
Details about the suspect and motive are still being collected.
The federal government decided to stop a program that was set up during the pandemic. This program helped food banks and tribal governments buy fresh produce from local farmers.
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The program was created during the pandemic.
It allowed food banks and tribal governments to purchase fresh produce.
The program used federal funds for these purchases.
The program involved buying produce from local farmers.
The federal government announced the end of this program in the spring.
Israel carried out a bombing on Qatar. This action has spread the conflict from Gaza into the Gulf region, affecting diplomatic efforts and involving Qatar, a U.S. ally.
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Israel bombed Qatar, expanding the conflict beyond Gaza.
The attack has impacted the Gulf region, where Qatar is located.
Qatar is a U.S. ally, adding complexity to the situation.
The bombing disrupted attempts to achieve a ceasefire.
This move brings more attention to the ongoing conflict involving Israel.
The article discusses how communities in Louisiana and Alaska are responding to coastal erosion caused by climate change. It highlights local efforts and challenges in adapting to these environmental changes.
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Coastal erosion is affecting communities in Louisiana and Alaska.
Climate change is a key driver behind the increasing coastal erosion.
The article is based on insights from the WWNO/WRKF podcast called Sea Change.
Efforts to adapt to erosion are being made by local communities in both states.
NPR's Scott Detrow interviews the team behind the Sea Change podcast to share these stories.
Liverpool's soccer team, led by manager Arne Slot, has won its first four Premier League games with late goals, a trend now called "Arne Time." In their latest match against Burnley, Liverpool scored a last-minute penalty to secure victory. This winning pattern mirrors the late goal successes once common under Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Liverpool has won all four of its Premier League games this season with goals scored towards the end of the matches.
The team has now scored more last-minute goals this season than all of last season.
In their latest game, Liverpool scored a stoppage-time penalty against Burnley to secure the win.
Liverpool became the first team in Premier League history to win four consecutive matches with goals in the final 10 minutes or later.
The team's current run includes scoring in 38 consecutive top-flight matches.
Liverpool will aim to equal Tottenham's record of scoring in 39 straight matches in their upcoming game against Everton.
The term "Fergie Time" was used for similar late-goal victories by Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson.
This trend of scoring late puts psychological pressure on opponents, as they expect Liverpool to score until the final whistle.
Venezuela claims that a U.S. warship boarded a Venezuelan tuna boat with nine fishermen while it was in Venezuelan waters. This incident has increased tensions between the two countries, which have already been strained by other recent events involving accusations of drug trafficking and military maneuvers.
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A U.S. warship boarded a Venezuelan tuna boat with nine fishermen.
The incident happened in waters Venezuela considers its own.
The U.S. has recently deployed warships in the Caribbean near Venezuela.
Venezuela's foreign minister called the U.S. action illegal and said it would defend its sovereignty.
The U.S. has accused Venezuela's President Maduro of drug trafficking allegations.
Venezuela claims the U.S. committed extrajudicial killings in a separate incident.
The U.S. has increased the reward for capturing President Maduro.
Alex Noren from Sweden won the BMW PGA Championship by beating France's Adrien Saddier in a play-off at Wentworth Club. The win marked Noren's 12th victory on the DP World Tour and his second major win this year. The tournament, held amid heavy rain, saw both players end the regular holes tied, leading to a play-off where Noren secured the win.
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Alex Noren won the BMW PGA Championship in a play-off against Adrien Saddier.
The event took place at the Wentworth Club, with tough weather conditions including heavy rain.
Noren's victory was his 12th on the DP World Tour.
This was Noren's second win in the European circuit's main event, having previously won in 2017.
Adrien Saddier was close to winning, continuing a streak of near misses this season.
Aaron Rai and Patrick Reed tied for third place.
The tournament featured notable European golfers preparing for the Ryder Cup.
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm also performed well, finishing higher on the leaderboard.
The article reflects on the boxing career of Ricky Hatton, a former World champion, who has passed away at the age of 46. Joe Lynskey of BBC Sport reviews Hatton's significant achievements in the boxing world.
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Ricky Hatton was a former World champion in boxing.
Hatton has died at the age of 46.
BBC Sport's Joe Lynskey discusses Hatton's boxing career.
The article is available to UK users only.
It describes Hatton as a "people's champion" for his passionate fighting style.
Nepal's new Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, took office following violent protests over corruption and poverty which resulted in 72 deaths and significant property damage. She promised compensation for the families of those who died and called for unity to rebuild the country. The protests arose after a brief ban on social media, leading to the resignation of the former Prime Minister.
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Sushila Karki became Nepal's first female Prime Minister on September 12.
Protests began on September 8 due to a temporary social media ban and frustration over corruption.
The protests resulted in 72 deaths and the destruction of government buildings and homes.
The former Prime Minister, Khadga Prasad Oli, resigned and left his residence during the protests.
Nepal's army took control of the streets to restore calm and start government negotiations.
Karki pledged financial compensation to families of the deceased and care for the injured.
Fresh parliamentary elections are scheduled for March 5.
The protests highlighted anger towards "nepo kids" who are children of political leaders living in luxury.
The article discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's avoidance of a ceasefire in Gaza, despite several opportunities over recent years. It highlights instances where deals were either not agreed upon or fell apart and explores the political and external pressures influencing Netanyahu's decisions.
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Since October 2023, there have been multiple ceasefire proposals related to the Gaza conflict, but Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has not agreed to them.
In November 2023, a deal resulted in the release of 110 captives, but Netanyahu decided not to continue the ceasefire.
By May 2024, although Hamas accepted a deal, Israel did not agree and instead carried out military actions.
In September 2024, Netanyahu introduced a new condition for ceasefire involving control of a border area, which was rejected by other parties.
A ceasefire deal in January 2025, under pressure from US President Trump, was accepted but later violated by Israel.
Netanyahu is facing legal issues within Israel, which adds pressure to maintain his political position.
Netanyahu's coalition includes far-right groups that oppose a ceasefire, making it difficult for him to agree to one.
Political dynamics and the risk of international backlash influence Netanyahu’s actions regarding the Gaza conflict.
Vaccination against Ebola has started in southern Congo's Kasai province for those exposed to the virus and health workers. At least 16 people have died, and there are 68 suspected cases in this outbreak. The World Health Organization is handling the vaccine distribution, with more doses expected to arrive soon.
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Vaccination started in southern Kasai province, Congo, following a new Ebola outbreak.
The World Health Organization is overseeing the vaccination.
At least 16 deaths and 68 suspected cases have been reported.
Initial 400 doses of the Ervebo vaccine have been delivered; more doses will follow.
Global health agencies have approved 45,000 additional vaccines for the effort.
This is the 16th Ebola outbreak in Congo since 1976.
The outbreak is due to the Zaire species of the virus.
Limited access and funding are challenges in the vaccination effort.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the country will not allow far-right groups to use the national flag as a symbol for violence and intimidation. This statement followed a protest in London led by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, where police clashed with demonstrators, resulting in injuries and arrests. Starmer emphasized the importance of peaceful protest while condemning violence and intimidation.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke against far-right protesters using the national flag for violence.
A large protest led by far-right leader Tommy Robinson took place in London, with over 110,000 participants.
The protest was against immigration and included nationalist symbols and inflammatory speeches.
Police reported injuries to 26 officers and 24 people were arrested during the event.
Counterdemonstrators numbered around 5,000 and were escorted safely by police.
International speakers at the protest included French politician Eric Zemmour and Belgian politician Filip Dewinter.
Elon Musk addressed the protest via video, calling for political change in the UK.
The protest is part of a growing trend of far-right actions and violence in the UK and Europe.
