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- The Telegraph
Brexit border checks introduction quietly scaled back
Brexit border checks set to be introduced at the end of the month have been quietly scaled back amid fears they would spark huge tailbacks at ports.
- The Telegraph
IRGC threatened to kill my wife before stabbing me
At first, I thought I was being robbed. That was before I realised I hadn’t had anything stolen.
- Reuters
Bank of Korea chief watching Middle East tensions for FX, growth outlook reviews
South Korea's central bank chief on Friday said odds for any further policy action to stabilize the slumping Korean won now depend on how events in the Middle East unfold as the bank is ready to take steps to stabilize forex markets if needed. In an interview with Reuters, Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong said tensions in the Middle East appeared to plateau after Iran downplayed Israel's retaliatory drone strikes against it but geopolitical uncertainty still poses risks for the dollar-won market, as well as the country's inflation.
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New York closing in on $237B state budget with plans on housing, migrants, bootleg pot shops
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state lawmakers are on the verge of passing a $237 billion budget that includes sweeping plans to build housing, shutter unlicensed cannabis storefronts and help manage the city's migrant crisis. The raft of proposals is expected to pass through the Legislature late Friday and potentially into the weekend, almost three weeks after the budget was due. The governor and leaders of the state Senate and Assembly weighed countless political and business demands during thei
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- Digital Spy
Baby Reindeer star talks challenges of playing Martha character
Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning has opened up about the challenges of playing her character Martha.
- The Canadian Press
Injured Haaland is a doubt for Man City's FA Cup semi against Chelsea
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland had to watch as Manchester City exited the Champions League after a shootout against Real Madrid this week. The striker could be watching again when City plays Chelsea in their FA Cup semifinal on Saturday. Haaland has a muscle injury and will be assessed ahead of the game at Wembley, City manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. The injury wasn't elaborated on. Guardiola said Haaland felt discomfort during Wednesday's loss to Madrid and asked to be substit
- The Guardian
Arteta backs scrapping of FA Cup replays as Accrington posit boycott
The Arsenal manager said the current fixture situation is ‘not healthy’ for top players while he highlighted European leagues helping their clubs
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Temperatures staying below average into the weekend
Temperatures staying below average into the weekend
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Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek LIVE: Updates and scores from Tennis Grand Prix quarter-finals in Stuttgart
The 21-year-old Brit has returned to form but now faces the world No1 in the last eight of the Porsche Grand Prix
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Idaho murders victim’s family isn’t buying Bryan Kohberger’s alibi
‘We believe that If this alibi had any weight it would have been submitted months ago,’ family of Kaylee Goncalves said
- Sacramento Bee
New boba shop serving ramen, popcorn chicken is opening in Folsom: ‘We’re so excited’
Drink flavors include mango, watermelon, Thai tea and matcha taro.
- The Independent
Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department – live updates: What critics and fans are saying
Pop star shares message with fans from Instagram as fans celebrate new album release, with many noticing several lyrical references to The 1975’s Matty Healy along with her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn
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Mortgage rates touch 4-month high as Fed weighs rate options
Mortgage rates have climbed to a four-month high, surpassing the 7% threshold. As the Federal Reserve maintains a higher-for-longer interest rate stance with inflation data suggesting no imminent easing, Yahoo Finance Fed Reporter Jennifer Schonberger dissects the ramifications for the housing market. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Angel Smith
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Ukraine and Israel aid packages head for House vote in defiance of GOP far right
Democrats stepped up for the Republican speaker’s foreign aid bills
- Reuters
UN rights chief urges states to act on slavery reparations
The United Nations human rights chief called for countries to take concrete steps on reparations for people of African descent at a U.N. meeting on Friday, adding his voice to calls for justice for slavery atrocities. Support is building among Africa and Caribbean nations for the creation of a tribunal to address reparations, which might include financial payments and other amends, for crimes dating back to the transatlantic trade of enslaved people. "I join your demands for action now," United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said in an address at the closing of the four-day U.N. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD).
- The Independent
Bomb threat evacuates Louisville zoo
The zoo has been given the all-clear after a bomb threat was called into the park, yet police swept the entire park and found ‘nothing’
- The Telegraph
US gamer shot in face by police after British rival made ‘swatting’ bomb threat
A video gamer from Coventry tricked US police into shooting and seriously injuring a rival player after making a hoax call to a terrorist hotline.