3 h. ago Australian novel attracts controversy over fictionalised depiction of gay codebreaker Alan Turing

Nick Croydon, the CEO of QBD Books, has faced criticism for his thriller The Turing ProtocolA novel written by a prominent book industry figure in which persecuted gay man Alan Turing has sex with a woman and fathers a child has been criticised online for its portrayal of the codebreaker.The Turing Protocol was released in July and was written by Nick Croydon, the CEO of QBD Books, the largest Australian-owned bookshop chain, where the book is being heavily promoted. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago UK’s ‘fairytale village’ is ‘frozen in time’ with no cars allowed

In Clovelly in North Devon, life moves at a slower pace, with goods hauled on wooden sledges and donkeys still making occasional appearances on the cobbled streets

Politics

6 h. ago Labour's war on Middle England: Rural areas could foot the bill to pay for Rayner's reforms of council tax

Households in the countryside will reportedly be charged at unfairly high levels to pay for residents of cities under the Communities Secretary's 'fair funding' plans.

Economics

7 h. ago HelloFresh ordered to pay $7.5 million in penalties for making subscriptions difficult to cancel

The German-based company makes up 75 percent of the U.S. meal kit delivery market

Economics

8 h. ago Chris Martin defends keeping Coldplay kiss cam despite Astronomer CEO 'debacle'

Andrew Byron, the head of the AI startup Astronomer, was broadcast on the big screen at Boston's Gillette Stadium with his arm around the company's HR chief Kristin Cabot.

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9 h. ago How to spot a French flea market bargain that could pay for your holiday: TV guru DAN HATFIELD shares his tips

Scattered across France's villages and town squares are brocantes - part flea market, part antiques emporium and, for those in the know, a goldmine.

Economics

9 h. ago Oregon city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling to ensure camping spaces under settlement

The Oregon city at the heart of a major U.S. Supreme Court homelessness ruling has agreed to ensure camping spaces for at least 150 people as part of a settlement with an advocacy group

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11 h. ago Inside the 'dark side' of tourist destination where a British woman was forced to pay thousands to rescue animals from 'death camp for dogs'

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Former military woman Claire Steele was brought into the 'dark side' of the nation, where dogs endure the most horrific conditions at the hands of people.

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12 h. ago RB Leipzig step up Nkunku interest to provide Chelsea boost for potential signings

Nkunku’s former club are looking into permanent dealLondon club unwilling to pay £50m for GarnachoRB Leipzig have stepped up attempts to sign Christopher Nkunku on a permanent deal, potentially paving the way for Chelsea to accelerate their search for attacking reinforcements.Chelsea need sales before pressing ahead with moves for Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho but their hopes of shifting Nkunku appeared to have hit a dead end when Bayern Munich’s move for the forward stalled. Bayern had an offer of a loan with an option to buy for the Frenchman rejected over the weekend and have so far shown little inclination of wanting to pay enough to buy him. Chelsea’s preference is a permanent sale rather than a loan for Nkunku as he is not part of their long-term plans. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Nexstar CEO praises Trump administration as local TV giant announces $6.2 billion merger with rival

‘The initiatives being pursued by the Trump administration offer local broadcasters the opportunity to expand reach, level the playing field, and compete more effectively,’ Perry Sook said in a statement on Tuesday.

Economics

14 h. ago The Boston Celtics have a new owner. The drive to add to add more NBA championships won't change

The sale of the Boston Celtics has been finalized

Politics

15 h. ago Titanic wreck set to be visited by 'another billionaire' two years after Oceangate tragedy

Patrick Lahey, the CEO of Triton Submarines has spoken out about his interest in creating a submersible which is able to traverse the depths of the ocean in order to visit the Titanic wreckage

Politics

15 h. ago Companies in crisis as MORE firms go bust: Surge in numbers of businesses closing down in England and Wales

Official data from the Insolvency Service showed there were 2,081 company insolvencies in July, edging up by 1% compared with June.

Economics

16 h. ago Putin 'seduced girl, 17, who posed in erotic calendar as gift to him', claims book

A new book called 'The Tsar in Person – How Vladimir Putin Fooled Us All’ claims the Russian despot not only used his authority to seduce a 17-year-old, but he used the state to pay for romances

Politics

16 h. ago The Vivienne fans break down in tears at first trailer for tragic star's documentary Dear Viv

The Vivienne, known out of drag as James Lee Williams , died on January 5, aged 32.

Events

16 h. ago Nkunku’s Bayern transfer stalls delaying Simons and Garnacho moves to Chelsea

Chelsea holding out for permanent deal with BayernLondon club unwilling to pay £50m for GarnachoBayern Munich’s move for Christopher Nkunku has stalled, delaying Chelsea’s attempts to sign RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho.Chelsea hope to offload Nkunku, who is not in the club’s plans for the season, and want the forward to leave on a permanent basis. Bayern had a loan offer with an option to buy rejected at the weekend and it remains to be seen if they are prepared to pay enough to sign the Frenchman. Continue reading...

Sport

17 h. ago Air Canada flight attendants reach ‘tentative’ deal with airline to end strike

Strike over wages and ground work has cancelled travel for 500,000 people worldwideAir Canada flight attendants say they have reached a “tentative” deal with the airline to end a strike over wages and ground work that has cancelled travel for half a million people worldwide.Roughly 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job after midnight Saturday, insisting Air Canada had failed to address their demands for higher pay and compensation for unpaid ground work, including during boarding. Continue reading...

Economics

17 h. ago Dangerous hidden side effect of Covid infection revealed by new study

A new study has revealed that a Covid infection could accelerate the ageing of blood vessels, particularly in women

Science

18 h. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: How often have you used a Buy Now, Pay Later service?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

Economics

18 h. ago When US prison healthcare companies went bust, victims’ families kept fighting

The Guardian examined several cases that played out in bankruptcy court, where a series of unlikely events led to an unusual victoryWhen Jennifer Casey Norred attempted suicide at Leon county jail in Tallahassee, Florida, medical staff didn’t take her to the emergency room or provide mental health support. Instead, they strapped her to a chair for 24 hours, according to jail records. The jail’s own policy requires that restraint chairs only be used as a last resort, and not for more than two hours.It was the kind of policy violation that has become more common nationwide since two private-equity backed prison health companies, Corizon and Wellpath, have come to dominate the industry, experts say. Continue reading...

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