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Sir Anthony Hopkins to play Nicholas Winton in One Life
Warner Bros By Nathan Bevan BBC News For the millions watching at home it was an unforgettable moment in British TV history. In February 1988 on BBC’s That’s Life! a man called Nicholas Winton came face-to-face with some of the 669 Jewish children he had saved from the Nazis prior to World War Two. A…
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Watch: Floodwaters send mobile home crashing into bridge
Floodwaters in Norway have sent mobile homes crashing into a bridge on the Hemsilar river. Footage shared on social media showed people gathering to watch as caravans were swept away and destroyed in the town of Hemsedal. Storm Hans has brought heavy rain to the country, with flooding causing travel disruption and resulting in thousands…
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Rocky Bucano on the NYC landmarks that birthed hip-hop
From 1520 Sedgwick Avenue to Haffen Park, the pioneering DJ and founder of the Universal Hip Hop Museum shares where to go to see hip-hop’s roots. On 11 August 1973, more than 300 New York City teenagers flocked to the West Bronx, packing the rec room of the apartment building at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue for…
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US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum’s health
Reuters By Thomas Mackintosh BBC News The US and UN are concerned about the health and safety of Niger’s elected president Mohamed Bazoum, who has spent more than two weeks under house arrest. “We are greatly worried about his health and his personal safety and the personal safety of his family,” a US state department…
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Kvitnes Gård: A 23-course meal in a remote fjord
In his Arctic Circle restaurant, chef Halvar Ellingsen has made it his focus to change the misconceptions of Norwegian cuisine one guest at a time. At the dock, I stood stripping off layers of gloves and thermal coveralls that had kept me warm and dry on the boat journey across waves and fjords to reach Kvitnes…
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Bride and groom get stuck on mountain
Canadian newlyweds Jaclyn and Brennen McConnell were taking their wedding photographs when a gondola failed and stranded them with hundreds of other visitors on Sulphur Mountain, in Banff National Park. They were forced to stay on the mountain overnight, but said the experience was “not that bad” as they were warm and safe and “had…
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Understanding Car Maintenance Costs: What to Expect and How to Save
Your car is more than just a means of transportation; it’s an essential part of your life. Just like any other significant investment, owning a car comes with its set of responsibilities, one of which is regular maintenance. Car maintenance not only keeps your vehicle running smoothly but also ensures your safety on the road.…
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Man who threatened Biden shot dead in FBI raid in Utah
Getty Images By Mike Wendling BBC News A man who posted violent threats against President Joe Biden and other officials online was shot dead during an FBI raid on Wednesday. Agents were attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Craig Robertson at his home in Utah, just hours ahead of a planned visit to the…
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US to bar and screen some tech investments in China
Getty Images The US plans to require American companies to disclose investments they make in China in high-tech sectors such as artificial intelligence, and to prohibit certain investments outright. The much anticipated move gives the government new power to screen foreign dealings by private companies. The US said the measure would be narrowly targeted, but…
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Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump’s Twitter account
Getty Images By Mike Wendling BBC News The US special counsel investigating Donald Trump obtained a secret search warrant for the ex-president’s Twitter data in January, unsealed records show. Jack Smith requested “data and records” relating to Mr Trump’s account which may have included unpublished posts. After initially resisting the warrant, Twitter eventually complied, but…