Simpsons actor Hank Azaria in a moving tribute spoke about his long friendship with Matthew Perry and credited the actor with helping him get sober.
In a four-minute touching video on Instagram, Mr Azaria recalled, "The night I went into AA, Matthew brought me in. The whole first year I was sober, we went to meetings together... I got to tell him this, as a sober person, he was so caring and giving and wise, and he totally helped me get sober. And, I really wish he could've found it in himself to stay with the sober life more consistently."
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Halloween: Artist's desi designs bridge the gap between cultures
Manasi Arya's childhood Halloweens inspired her to mix spooky icons with traditional Indian dress.
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Monday, October 30, 2023
After death of player Adam Johnson, how dangerous is ice hockey?
The death of Adam Johnson on the ice sheds light on the risks of the fast-paced sport.
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Police issue no-travel warning in Northern Ireland due to heavy rain
An amber warning for heavy rain is in place from Monday night to Tuesday morning in Armagh, Antrim and Down.
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Sunday, October 29, 2023
Fewer trains to run from London to Manchester
Avanti is to run a reduced service between London to Manchester on Saturdays until the end of the year.
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Russian Airport Shut After Mob Creates Chaos Searching For Israelis
A mob looking for Israelis and Jews overran an airport in Russia's Caucasus republic of Dagestan on Sunday, after rumours spread that a flight was arriving from Israel.
In 🇷🇺 Makhachkala, locals storm the airport after a plane from Tel-Aviv arrives. They check passports, looking for Israelis. The police don't interfere. #Israel #IsraelPalestine pic.twitter.com/2mnTBiq1kK
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The violence in the mostly Muslim region, which erupted amid the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, prompted Israel...
Marseille v Lyon postponed after visitors' team bus attacked on way to match
Marseille's Ligue 1 home match with Lyon is postponed after visiting boss Fabio Grosso is injured when his team's bus is attacked on the way to the ground.
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Saturday, October 28, 2023
Fingernails: Film asks, what if a machine could find your life partner?
Jessie Buckley and Riz Ahmed star in Christos Nikou's intriguing drama about modern dating.
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Israel's Netanyahu Says Fighting In Gaza Will Be "Long And Difficult"
Israel's war on Gaza militants will be "long and difficult", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Saturday as Hamas demanded the release of all Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages it seized three weeks ago.
The United Nations warned thousands more civilians could die in Gaza as Israel said ground forces were still operating inside the Hamas-run territory more than 24 hours after entering it on Friday.
Israel unleashed a massive bombing campaign after Hamas gunmen stormed across the Gaza border on October 7, killing 1,400 people,...
New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Springboks win record fourth Rugby World Cup title
South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris.
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Tears and relief in Maine after gunman's death
Lewiston residents were overcome to learn the mass killer was dead and the 48-hour lockdown was over.
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Friday, October 27, 2023
Israel-Gaza: Explosions pierce Gaza darkness as Israel steps up bombing
Israel's attacks in Gaza intensified on Friday night, and Gaza was left in darkness.
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MAMI 2023: Kamal Haasan, Priyanka, Sonam Lit Up The Red Carpet
Mumbai witnessed a starry Friday night as some of the biggest names from the industry assembled under one roof for the opening ceremony of the Jio MAMI Film Festival 2023. Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Kamal Haasan, Karan Johar, Diana Penty, Jim Sarbh, Randeep Hooda walked the red carpet in their festive finery. Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal, Arjun Rampal-Gabriella Demetriades made appearances together. Shanaya Kapoor, Kritika Kamra, Tejasswi...
Thursday, October 26, 2023
"Expect Government To...": Congress On Death Penalty To 8 Indians In Qatar
With eight former Indian Navy personnel being handed death penalty in Qatar, the Congress on Thursday said it expects that the Centre will use its diplomatic and political leverage with the Qatar government to ensure that the Indians have full recourse to appeals and also do the utmost to get them released.
The Indian nationals, all employees of Al Dahra company, were taken into custody in August last year in an alleged case of espionage. The charges against the Indian nationals were not made public by Qatari authorities.
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Ukraine war: Russia executing own retreating soldiers, US says
The White House says heavy losses and poor morale are leading to mutinies in some units.
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Scottish government accused of withholding Covid WhatsApps
A lawyer for the UK Covid Inquiry says it is surprising that so many messages have been deleted.
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Bianca Williams: 'I get anxious whenever I see a police car'
Athlete Bianca Williams says her family's ordeal with the Met Police has left her "on edge".
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Met Office to review warnings after East of England floods
The national weather forecaster says it will conduct a "full review" after major flooding hit Suffolk.
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Monday, October 23, 2023
Parents have right to see sex education content, says minister
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is explaining the idea to schools in England this week.
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Bobi, World's Oldest Dog Ever, Dies At Age 31
The world's oldest dog has died at the age of 31 years and 165 days. Born on May 11, 1992, Bobi was recognised by the Guinness World Record (GWR) as the oldest dog ever in February. The purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo died on Saturday at his home in Portugal where he lived his entire life with the Costa family. Dr Karen Becker, a veterinarian who met Bobi several times, confirmed the dog's demise on Facebook, saying: "Last night, this sweet boy earned his wings".
"Despite outliving every dog in history, his 11,478 days on earth would never be...
Iran "Actively Facilitating" Attacks On Bases In Middle East, Says US
The White House accused Iran Monday of "actively facilitating" attacks on US bases in the Middle East, as it expressed concern over the potential for escalation of the war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza.
"Iran continues to support Hamas and Hezbollah, and we know that Iran is closely monitoring these events and in some cases, actively facilitating these attacks and spurring on others who may want to exploit the conflict for their own good or for that of Iran," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters at the White...
Moment bridge brought down in controlled explosion in Germany
Explosives placed on the pillars brought down the 135m long bridge in seconds.
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Sunday, October 22, 2023
Shirley Bassey means other black stars 'forgotten', say musicians
Recognition for black Welsh musicians hasn't been helped by having one very famous star, says rapper.
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Labour fears no-fault eviction ban will be delayed
Ministers maintain a new law will be brought in but Labour says they fear it could be watered down.
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United States Grand Prix: Max Verstappen win ahead of charging Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen climbs up from sixth on the grid to win the US Grand Prix after a close battle with Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.
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Saturday, October 21, 2023
Why Indonesia can’t stop crocodile attacks
The country sees the most crocodile attacks in the world - and the problem could get even worse.
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Ukraine war: Kharkiv postal building missile strike kills six
The regional governor Oleh Syniehubov says a further 14 people have been taken to hospital with injuries.
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Globster-Like 'Mermaid' Washes Ashore In Papua New Guinea, Puzzling Experts
Scientists are perplexed and eager to learn more about a strange "mermaid" that reportedly washed up on a beach in Papua New Guinea, reigniting human fascination with the ocean's depths. Photos of the ghostly white lump of flesh, shaped like a mermaid, were shared on a Facebook page called "New Irelanders Only."
The strange, pale, and decayed mass resembling a mermaid was found by people on Simberi Island in Papua New Guinea's Bismarck Sea on September 20. Experts aren't sure about its true nature, but they believe it's more likely a sea creature...
Second red warning expires as Storm Babet flooding continues
The UK endured more downpours on Saturday as communities across the country counted the cost of floods.
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Friday, October 20, 2023
Argentina 6-44 New Zealand: All Blacks cruise into record fifth final
Will Jordan scores an impressive hat-trick as seven-try New Zealand crush Argentina at Stade de France to reach a record fifth Rugby World Cup final.
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Moody's boosts view of UK after mini-Budget chaos
Ratings agency says "predictability has been restored" following last year's mini-Budget.
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Specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government
The BMA will ask some doctors if they want to strike over pay if no progress is made by 6 November.
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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Truth Will Prevail, Say Mahua Moitra's Detractors After Explosive Affidavit
Businessman Darshan Hiranandani's explosive affidavit on his links with Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and claims on her efforts to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi by using the Adani Group, has brought cheer to her detractors. Most of them hailed the affidavit as a victory for truth. Others named as Mahua Moitra's allies, like journalist Sucheta Dalal, called the affidavit a "farce".
In his affidavit, Darshan Hiranandani claimed Mahua Moitra had given him her parliament login ID to frame questions on the Adani group, which she felt was...
Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India
It is the latest in a row between the two nations over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Jim Jordan loses second vote in US House Speaker bid
Divided Republicans consider a stand-in as the Ohioan's bid to lead Congress's lower chamber falters.
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Netflix's sharing crackdown is paying off but prices are still rising
The streaming giant said it was putting up prices in the UK and other markets even after introducing tougher rules.
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Women's Champions League: Manchester United miss out on group stage after loss to Paris St-Germain
Manchester United's hopes of a first appearance in the group stage of the Women's Champions League are ended by defeat to Paris St-Germain in the second round of qualifying.
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes criticised for half-naked massage photo
Tony Fernandes shared a picture of himself attending a meeting while getting a massage.
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Monday, October 16, 2023
"Apologise And Leave": Colombia To Israel Envoy Amid Spat Over Hamas War
Colombia on Monday demanded that Israel's ambassador leave the South American country amid a worsening spat over President Gustavo Petro's remarks on the war with Hamas.
Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva said the envoy, Gali Dagan, should "at a minimum, apologize and leave" after criticizing Petro's comparison of Israeli attacks on Gaza with the Nazi persecution of the Jews.
Leyva lashed out on social media at the "rudeness" of Israel's response to Petro, adding: "Shame."
Petro, in one post on X, formerly Twitter, accused Israeli Defense Minister Yoav...
LinkedIn Lays Off Over 500 Workers As Hiring Activity Slows: Report
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn laid off more than 500 employees, including engineers, on Monday in its second round of job cuts this year as the social media network grapples with a slowdown in hiring, a person familiar with the matter said.
The cuts, which affect 2.5% of the 20,000-strong staff, add to the tens of thousands of job losses this year in the technology sector amid an uncertain economic outlook.
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''Ice And Fire'': NASA Shares Stunning Pic Of 'Cosmic Reef' Taken By Hubble
Space agency NASA routinely captures stunning images of our universe, leaving space lovers mesmerized. The Instagram handle of NASA is a treasure trove for those who love to watch educational videos and fascinating images showcasing Earth and space.
On Monday, NASA shared two images captured by its Hubble telescope showing a ''cosmic reef' 163,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Dorado. NASA called it the ''cosmic reef'' for its resemblance to a coral reef in Earth's oceans.
Notably, the telescope captured two neighbouring...
Ofcom online safety director suspended over anti-Israel posts
Screenshots appear to show Fadzai Madzingira describing Israel as an "apartheid state".
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Sunday, October 15, 2023
Bafta Cymru: Hollywood star Luke Evans 'ecstatic' at win
The Hollywood actor dedicates his award to the "army" of people who put his BBC show together.
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Viral Post Claims To Show Starbucks' Recipes Leaked By A Fired Employee
Starbucks is a staple across the globe and offers a variety of delicious beverages. Recently, a fired employee took sneaky revenge on the company by leaking every drink's recipe on social media. The leaked menu images contain precise measurements, types of syrups, and ice proportions, offering a step-by-step guide for making Starbucks beverages.
''A Starbucks employee got fired and she posted every Starbucks drink recipe. you're welcome,'' the thread was captioned on X. From cold brew to frappes, the thread has it all.
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Scotland qualify for Euro 2024 finals in Germany thanks to Spain win in Norway
Scotland qualify for Euro 2024 without kicking a ball as Norway's loss to Spain secures a top-two finish in Group A for Steve Clarke's men.
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Saturday, October 14, 2023
Rugby World Cup: Wales fans' woe as Argentina win
Supporters have their say in Marseille as Wales crash out of the Rugby World Cup.
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AI May Lead To Flattening Of Pay Structure: IMF's Gita Gopinath
As the lingering effects of the Covid pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war continue to be felt, it's been a challenging few years for the global economy, but there are rays of hope as well. In an exclusive interview with NDTV in Marrakech, the International Monetary Fund's Gita Gopinath spoke about the macroeconomic stability in India, the headwinds in China, artificial intelligence, extreme weather events and how all of these will impact the trajectory of the world economy in the coming years.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 2023 World Bank Group...
Friday, October 13, 2023
Chris Mason: SNP leader Humza Yousaf struggling in political headwind
Our political editor says the party appears to be facing an uphill battle to achieve an independent Scotland.
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Freddie Flintoff agrees compensation over Top Gear crash
The ex cricketer came to the settlement with BBC Studios, after being hurt while filming the show.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
"Collusion Between Drug Mafia, Police": High Court Slams Punjab Top Cop
The Punjab government and its police were at the receiving end of sharp rebuke from the Punjab and Haryana High Court today over "non-action in the drug menace facing the state. Pointing out that the police personnel seldom turn up to give statement as witnesses, the court said, "It is clearly visible that there is collusion between the drug mafia and the police".
"When the government witnesses, who are police personnel, are not appearing for years to testify, then suspicion will definitely be raised against the police," the judges said.
As...
The Papers: 'Sunak sends military' and 'Ecclestone's £400m fraud'
The UK sending help to Israel and an ex-Formula One boss pleading guilty to fraud lead Friday's papers.
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As War Intensifies, Hamas Calls For Protests In Jerusalem, West Bank Today
Gaza's ruling Hamas militants called on Palestinians to rise up on Friday in protest at Israel's bombardment of the enclave, urging Palestinians to march to East Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque and clash with Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank.
Israel has been pounding Gaza with air strikes and artillery fire in retaliation for a Hamas rampage in Israel this week that has killed at least 1,300 people, the deadliest attack on civilians in Israeli history. More than 1,500 Palestinians have been killed.
The Gaza violence has reignited tensions...
Keir Starmer glitter protester Yaz Ashmawi apologises
Yaz Ashmawi regrets "compromising" the Labour leader's safety but says throwing glitter was "fine".
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From Where It All Started: Six-Day War And Israel's Occupation Of Gaza
Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas after its 'shock and awe' attacks last week. The supply of water and electricity to Gaza has been stopped by Israel as the war entered the next phase. Over 3,600 people have been killed in Israel and Gaza, with a probability of an escalation in the coming days.
The brutal attacks launched from Gaza have brought the six-day war in 1967 between Israel and Arabs back into focus. The two intifadas (Palestinian uprising), the emergence of Hamas, relentless rocket attacks from Gaza and Israel's brutal crackdown are rooted...
Sycamore Gap tree cut up and removed from Hadrian's Wall site
A crane was brought in to take the trunk, which had to be cut into pieces as it weighed 3-4 tonnes.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Egypt Warned Israel Three Days Before Hamas Attack: US Lawmaker
Israel got a warning from Egypt of potential violence three days before Hamas caught Israeli forces off-guard in a large-scale attack, the chairman of the powerful US House Foreign Affairs Committee said Wednesday.
"We know that Egypt has warned the Israelis three days prior that an event like this could happen," Republican Michael McCaul told reporters following a closed-door intelligence briefing for lawmakers on the crisis.
"I don't want to get too much into classified (details), but a warning was given," he said. "I think the question was at...
Ealing: Beaver family released in west London wetland
The release is part of efforts to reintroduce the species after their extinction 400 years ago.
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''Our Story'': 'Humans Of Bombay' On Plagiarism Row With 'People Of India'
'Humans of Bombay', a popular storytelling platform, recently stirred controversy after it filed a case against People of India (POI) for alleged copyright infringement of its content. On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court directed both Humans of Bombay and People Of India to refrain from using each other's copyrighted material. The Court passed a permanent injunction, restraining POI from plagiarizing HOB's literary works and creative expressions.
Shortly after the ruling, the platform's founder Karishma Mehta took to social media to issue...
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Bodies, Scorched Earth: The Human Cost Of The Israel-Gaza War
Bodies everywhere, a scorched patch of ground, charred vehicles and destroyed houses - with the war against Gaza continuing to escalate on its fourth day, a video posted on social media has given an insight into the human toll the conflict has taken in Israel.
A video posted by the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday shows a woman narrating what she sees as she walks around a village in southern Israel probably hit by rockets during the attack by Hamas. The village also saw people being taken as hostages.
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University of Edinburgh: Europe's oldest student newspaper saved
A fundraiser was set up after a crucial advertiser pulled out, threatening the paper's future in print.
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