Peter Henrikson uses medieval techniques to create the new roof for the fire-ravaged structure.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Warhammer: Royal Mail issues stamps to mark game's 40th anniversary
Warhammer is a fantasy theme game, described as "a British institution and a global success".
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Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations
It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.
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Watch: Tourist Almost Gored After Trying To Touch Bison At US Park
Videos showing some tourists trying to pat and take selfies with bison at a national park in the US have gone viral and led to huge discussion on social media. During the startling encounters, the tourists came too close to the animals and were almost gored by them at the Yellowstone National Park. Users on Instagram and other social media platforms have called the tourists "reckless" and the acts "insane". Thy have also demanded that tourists like these should be arrested.
In one video that was posted on the Instagram handle of TouronsOfYellowstone...
Why row about Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages matters
A stand-off over Boris Johnson's submissions to the Covid inquiry spells trouble for the government.
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Guntur Kaaram: Mahesh Babu Dedicates Film's Teaser To His Father
Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu paid tribute to his father and actor Krishna on his birth anniversary by sharing the title and teaser of his upcoming movie.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Mahesh Babu shared the poster and captioned it, "Today is all the more special! This one's for you Nanna."
Today is all the more special! This one's for you Nanna ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/HEs9CpeWvY
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) May 31, 2023
In the next post, he unveiled the teaser of the film titled Guntur Kaaram.
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Diddy says Diageo neglected his tequila due to race
The artist says the business relationship with the drinks giant was "tainted by racial prejudices".
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Iowa building collapse: 'We believe he's under the rubble'
As many as five people are still believed to be missing in the debris of the six-storey apartment building.
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He Killed Delhi Teen For Rejecting Him In Front Of Her Friends: Cops
Accused Sahil planned for two days the horrific killing of the 16-year-old girl carried out on Sunday evening in the Shahbad Dairy area here after she had rebuffed him in front of her friends and refused to continue their relationship, police claimed on Tuesday.
The 20-year-old accused was sent to two-day police custody by a court. Police officials investigating the case claimed the killing was pre-planned and Sahil was waiting for the victim in a bylane to attack her on May 28.
On Tuesday, new CCTV footage surfaced on social media in which Sahil...
Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia
The diagnosis comes as her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, receives hospice care in Georgia.
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Watch: Ducklings lowered from flats' rooftop in bucket
Steve Stuttard says it is the fourth year the mother duck has nested on his apartment block.
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Man Calls Ghee Podi Idli 'Death By Calories'. Foodies On Twitter Agree
Idli is one of the most popular breakfast delicacies in India, especially in the Southern region. Super light and extremely versatile, idli is rich in fibre and protein and also keeps you full for a longer period of time. Speaking of our love for idlis, how could we miss mentioning Bengaluru's ghee podi idli? Podi is a mixture of ground dry spices, which is commonly referred to as gunpowder or chutney powder. When idlis are topped with this podi or gunpowder along with ghee, it definitely makes for a drool-worthy indulgence.
A Twitter user,...
Monday, May 29, 2023
After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?
The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin.
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Newspaper headlines: Labour housing plan and banks 'ripping off' savers
Labour plans to let councils buy land cheaply and a call for action on interest rates lead the papers.
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Madhuri Dixit Celebrated "Brilliant Star" Son Ryan's Graduation Like This
Superstar Madhuri Dixit has often shared pictures and videos of her family on social media. The actress' Instagram timeline regularly features her husband Dr Shriram Nene and the couple's two sons. Dr Shriram Nene, too, treats fans to regular updates about their personal life. Now, in a new post, the proud father has shared that their younger son Ryan Nene has graduated from high school. On Sunday, Dr Nene shared a bunch of pictures of Ryan in a graduation robe. There is also a video of the convocation ceremony in the carousel shared by the proud...
German police arrest stripper over toy gun
Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle.
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Sai Sudharshan Enters History Books, Breaks 9-Year-Old Record In IPL Final
Gujarat Titans' 21-year-old Sai Sudharsan played the scintillating innings to notch up the highest score by an uncapped player in the history of the Indian Premier League final. Sudharsan achieved this feat during the IPL 2023 final match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday where he played a sensational innings of 96 off just 47 balls. Sudharsan also became the second-youngest batter to score a half-century in the IPL final. At the age of 21 years and 226 days, He broke the record of Manan Vohra, who...
Watch: Cheese rollers run down near-vertical hill
See dozens run down Coopers Hill in pursuit of a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese.
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Sunday, May 28, 2023
Who is Linda Yaccarino, Twitter's 'superwoman'?
Can new chief executive Linda Yaccarino fix Twitter?
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Pregnant Woman Dies, 2 Arrested For Allegedly Forcing Her To Convert: Cops
Police here have arrested two men for the death of a pregnant woman who they say was "trapped" in a love affair and the accused were putting pressure on her to convert to Islam.
Seema Gautam (24) died at a hospital in Lakhimpur Kheri where she was brought by the accused -- Naved and Farhan. Her brother has alleged that she was poisoned.
Superintendent of Police S Anand told PTI that Gautam, a resident of Lakhimpur Kheri, was in a live-in relationship with Naved and the couple was staying at a rented accommodation owned by Mustaquim in Roza area...
US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote - President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the deal.
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'Bowling Coach Jimmy Anderson' In Indian Camp? Fan Sets Twitter On Fire
Team India have begun its preparations for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, starting June 7 at the Oval in London. Some members of the Indian team have already reached the venue, ahead of the summitt clash, after their respective teams failed to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs. The likes of Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur, among others arrived in London earlier this week and were accompanied by Team India's support staff, including head coach Rahul Dravid.
Earlier this week, BCCI secretary...
French Open 2023: Cameron Norrie, Jack Draper, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in action on day two
Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper aim to maintain British interest on day two at the French Open as they begin their campaigns at Roland Garros.
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Premier League: The season which had a bit of everything - including 39 managers
BBC Sport looks back at a strange Premier League season which had a bit of everything.
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Saturday, May 27, 2023
South Africa period poverty: 'I don't want anyone else to use rags for sanitary pads'
South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons - now she is changing that for others.
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Knebworth House: The stately home making the most of its film credentials
Monarchs, super heroes, and iconic puppets are just some of the characters to have walked its halls.
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Luton Town fans celebrate 'absolute scenes' Premier League promotion
Luton Town fans are celebrating victory over Coventry City that secured Premier League promotion.
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Seven charged with attempted murder of detective
The detective was shot while putting footballs into his car at a sports complex in Omagh in February.
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Henry Kissinger, US' Controversial Ex Secretary Of State, Turns 100
Henry Kissinger, whose very name is synonymous with US diplomacy, turns 100 Saturday feted by the American elite as others seethe that the ruthless Cold Warrior has never faced accountability.
From opening the door to communist China to plotting an endgame to the Vietnam War to unapologetically backing dictators who were anti-Soviet, Kissinger wielded influence like few before or after him, serving as both top diplomat and security advisor to presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
Instantly recognizable for his bookishly thick glasses and a...
Friday, May 26, 2023
Energy companies making 'war profits' - Reeves
The shadow chancellor is calling for a "proper windfall" tax on energy firm profits.
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Virender Sehwag Picks Top-5 Batters In IPL 2023. Kohli, Gill Not In List
Only one match remains in the Indian Premier Leagues (IPL) 2023. Over the last two months, the 10 franchises competed intensely with some doing it better than the other. The tournament also saw several great batting performances. This was the first time that two uncapped batters - Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prabhsimran Singh - scored centuries in one edition of the league. Also, India stars Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill his two ceneturies each. After such a great show, ahead of Gujarat Titans' Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians, Virender Sehwag picked...
Post Office used racist terms for sub-postmasters in official guidance
A document shows racist language was used to describe sub-postmasters being wrongly investigated.
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Indian Jailed For Cheating Singapore Construction Company Of 5.1 Million
An Indian national has been sentenced to 30 months in jail for allegedly making illegal payments of over SGD 5.1 million from a construction company where he worked to firms linked to him.
Hussain Naina Mohamed (47) on Thursday pleaded guilty to nine counts of cheating involving more than SGD 2.5 million and one count of moving a portion of his ill-gotten gains out of Singapore.
Sixteen other charges, including those involving the remaining amount, were considered during sentencing, The Straits Times reported.
He later told investigators that he...
Oxford split over Kathleen Stock's invite to Union debate
Some say objections to Kathleen Stock's upcoming visit go against free speech, but others disagree.
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Bike in Ely crash was birthday present for victim, 15
Harvey Evans and best friend Kyrees Sullivan died in a crash while riding an electric bike.
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police
Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries.
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Heavy Rain, Dust Storm And Strong Winds In Delhi, No Heat Wave Till Tuesday
Rain along with strong winds and dust storms hit parts of Delhi on Thursday, days after the weather office declared a heat wave in the capital.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today that similar conditions are expected to prevail in the capital over the next two to three days and no heat wave is predicted until May 30.
Rahat Ki Barish ..
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Boy in critical condition after being hit by police vehicle on emergency call
Lancashire Police said the child was crossing the road when the collision happened.
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Gill's Comment On Kohli's Emotional Post After RCB's Exit Is Pure Gold
Royal Challengers Bangalore stalwart Virat Kohli penned a heartfelt post after the end of the team's IPL 2023 campaign and the comment on it from Shubman Gill was gold. After losing to Gujarat Titans in a must-win game on Sunday, RCB got eliminated from the playoff race of IPL 2023. A win would have taken RCB to the playoffs, but a loss to them helped Mumbai Indians join Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in the top-4 in...
Manchester United 4-1 Chelsea: Hosts secure Champions League place with thumping win
Manchester United secure Champions League football for next season with a 4-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.
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Cannes 2023: Aditi Rao Hydari On The Red Carpet, Sunny Side Up
Aditi Rao Hydari made her first appearance on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival looking like a ray of sunshine in a bright yellow ruffled ballgown. She kept hair and makeup simple and jewellery to a minimum. Aditi attended the screening of L'Ete Dernier (Last Summer) directed by Catherine Breillat. Aditi represented cosmetics giant L'Oreal; fellow L'Oreal face Andie McDowell was also on the red carpet as were filmmaker Kanu Behl and his Agra cast, including actress Priyanka Bose – Agra was screened at Cannes this year.
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Was Russia attacked by a Ukrainian drone boat in the Black Sea?
BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner on how much we know about what happened in the Black Sea.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Brian Cox says Succession twist happened 'too early' in series
The actor discusses a major plot twist from the latest season of the Emmy-winning HBO drama.
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Newspaper headlines: Tina Turner 'simply the best' and 'more rate rises ahead'
The death of Tina Turner and reactions to data showing persistent UK inflation lead the papers.
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Actor Aditya Singh Rajput's Post Mortem Done, Cause Of Death Reserved
Days after actor Aditya Singh Rajput was found dead at his residence, the Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that some medicines have been found at the deceased actor's residence and have been taken for investigation.
Police said the postmortem has been done and that the doctors have kept the cause of death report reserved.
The police officials said that the body of Aditya Singh Rajput was handed over to his family and his last rites were performed at Oshiwara crematorium on Tuesday.
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