Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Chvrches: How singer Lauren Mayberry became 'the punk rock Joan of Arc of pop'

The pop group say a challenge from Eurythmics' star Dave Stewart made them rethink their third album.

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How cough syrup in Nigeria is creating a generation of addicts

The BBC's Ruona Meyer investigates the people making, selling and consuming opioid-based medicine in Nigeria.

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Monday, April 30, 2018

Doping Whistleblower Sues Russian Olympians and Their Oligarch Backer, an N.B.A. Owner


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Pelicans gatecrash university graduation

The birds swooped on students at the ceremony on Californian coast.

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Prom dress prompts 'cultural appropriation' row

A US student's decision to wear traditional Chinese dress for prom has drawn criticism and support online.

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Barnier warns of no Brexit deal without border backstop

EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier urges rapid agreement by June on the thorny Irish border issue.

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Syria war: Missile strikes on military sites 'kill pro-Assad fighters'

Unconfirmed reports say the attacks in Hama and Aleppo provinces killed a number of Iranians.

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Trump attacks 'filthy' Michelle Wolf over White House dinner act

He lashes out at Michelle Wolf's blistering 'roasts' at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Logan Paul ends daily YouTube vlog series

The popular video creator says he will no longer post daily updates after 536 uploads.

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Twin Peaks: Teresa Banks actress Pamela Gidley dies, aged 52

The US actress, best-known for her role as Teresa Banks, has died aged 52, her family confirm.

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Trump Indicates Willingness to Meet North Korean Leader in the DMZ


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Beyoncé, Bhangra and a Bill in the Millions: The Wedding That Has India Obsessed

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