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4 tips to help you maintain a healthy credit rating
Several years ago, a conversation about credit ratings prompted a friendly argument with an acquaintance. My friend, an idealist who hated…
Susan Darwin
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This startup hired a sci-fi novelist to give its AI companions a soul
When Quentin Farmer was getting his startup Portola off the ground, one of the first hires he made was a sci-fi novelist. The co-founders…
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Hidden well in Glasgow Cathedral crypt shines blue with mosaic
Pauline McLeanScotland arts correspondent An ancient well, buried in the sacred crypt of a historic Glasgow church, has been excavated and…
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French farm has €90,000 worth of escargot snails stolen
Thieves have stolen €90,000 (£79,000; $104,000) worth of snails from a farm in northern France that supplies gourmet restaurants.…
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Hundreds dead and missing in flooding across South East Asia
Hundreds are dead and missing in South East Asia, where some of the heaviest rain in decades has swept the region. Monsoons exacerbated by…
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Chelsea vs Arsenal: Are Blues genuine title contenders?
In simple terms, Chelsea are playing well - but not well enough to be champions. Chelsea's attack, even after losing Cole Palmer for more…
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Why an ethics assessment should come before a promotion
Research shows employees who engage in unethical behavior—surprisingly—are not new to their organizations. They have been there for a…
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The Ashes: England's Joe Root questions need for pink-ball Test in Australia
Joe Root has questioned whether the Ashes needs to include a pink-ball Test as England prepare to meet Australia in a day-nighter in…
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Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
Ukrainian naval drones hit two oil tankers from Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" as they travelled through the Black Sea, Ukrainian…
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Sir Tom Stoppard: King hails playwright as 'one of our greatest writers'
Seher Asaf, Patrick Jacksonand Yang Tian Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88 King Charles III and Queen Camilla have led tributes to…
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Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will give his backing to the chancellor's Budget in a speech on Monday, and commit the government to going…
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Will new warning labels in Ireland turn people away from alcohol?
Jack likes a drink and a standard night out will probably involve several pints at his local. "If you have three pints, that is easy, easy…
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Nigeria's kidnapping crisis: 'Too scared to speak' - villagers on living in the midst of bandits
Mayeni Jonesand Kyla Herrmannsen,Minna, Nigeria Many of the parents whose children were abducted 10 days ago from a boarding school in…
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2025 Atlantic hurricane season ends: The five things that set this season apart
The North Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from 1 June to 30 November. However, the vast majority of tropical storm and hurricane…
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More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says
More than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, according to the territory's Hamas-run…
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Qatar GP 2025: Lando Norris on F1 title chances against Piastri
There are few strategy options as well, because of a unique aspect of this race. Lusail's plethora of long-duration, medium- and…
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Prince of Wales pays visit to severely ill children from Gaza
The Prince of Wales has visited a number of severely ill children from Gaza being treated by the NHS, a Kensington Palace spokesperson…
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Daniel Farke: Man City 'bend rules' says Leeds United manager
Daniel Farke accused Gianluigi Donnarumma of feigning injury to "bend the rules" as Manchester City denied his Leeds team a precious…
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Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine protests across England
Dozens of protesters have been arrested under the Terrorism Act at a series of pro-Palestine demonstrations held across England. Campaign…
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Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88
Sir Tom Stoppard, one of the UK’s best-known playwrights, has died aged 88, his agents have announced. Sir Tom, who won an Oscar and a…
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Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously
Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88 Sir Tom Stoppard, who has died at the age of 88, was one of Britain's cleverest playwrights. His…
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2025 UK Championship: Judd Trump beats Stephen Maguire on day one in York
World number one Judd Trump secured a hard-fought first-round win over Scotland's Stephen Maguire on the opening day of the 2025 UK…
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Pope Leo visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque
Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul's Sultan Ahmed Mosque - widely known as the Blue Mosque - in his first visit to a Muslim place of…
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Qatar GP 2025: Piastri takes Qatar sprint win ahead of Norris
Oscar Piastri cut McLaren team-mate Lando Norris' championship lead by two points with victory in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix.…