Good News in History, November 8
61 years ago today, the ironically-named Murder Act of 1965 is given Royal Assent, formally abolishing the death penalty in the United Kingdom for almost all crimes. Introduced by MP for…
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61 years ago today, the ironically-named Murder Act of 1965 is given Royal Assent, formally abolishing the death penalty in the United Kingdom for almost all crimes. Introduced by MP for…
WorldPresident Donald Trump said Saturday that he has offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White.
WorldSara Payne says she found out her eight-year-old had died as it was being reported in the news.
WorldThe Royal Family are pictured attending the Festival of Remembrance on a number of Sunday's front pages.
WorldWhile making my way to Mumbai’s Aarey Forest (the city’s last green lung), I take the Aqua Line underground metro corridor. But throughout my ride, I can’t ignore the nagging feeling that…
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WorldActivists fear Bangkok will give in to pressure from Beijing despite reports of torture and human rights abuses against the mostly muslim ethnic minority The deportation of two more Uyghurs…
WorldThe senior royals attended the annual event at London's Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.
WorldA closer look at the relationship between Man City's owners and the Manchester political scene.
WorldEls and Jan sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage, leaving behind their only child.
WorldPolice in the Polish city say the attacker randomly fired at people after driving on to Main Market Square.
WorldThe actress joins the cast of Black Doves for the second season of Netflix's spy thriller.
WorldWhile some believe the site should be partially or completely rebuilt, others want it abandoned and all memory of its Nazi past forgotten.
WorldThe snappy, high-octane episodes - viewed on your phone - are huge in China and on the up in the UK.
WorldNintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict.
WorldIt was unclear how genuine the president's offer was, although White later said he would travel to Washington for them to meet.
WorldHomelessness declined after years of record-high levels but it still remains at nearly 700,000. The Trump administration and homeless advocacy groups cite different reasons for the drop.
WorldThe event in Bridgwater, Somerset, attracted people from all over the country to watch.
WorldParent company Pop Mart's revenue has fallen as appetite for the quirky collectible monsters wanes.
WorldSix people were killed in a random shooting in the city's main square, and three bodies were later found at his home.
WorldNeither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.
WorldNPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Austin-based political commentator David Griscom. He authored a book titled The Myth of Red Texas which tells the story of economic populism in Texas.
WorldDowning Street says the prime minister will personally write to councils on Armistice Day to urge them to draw up plans.
WorldAn English mayor-turned-detective solved the case of a thief who was looting $9,000 worth of historic capstones from a 300-year-old stone village wall—and he used a hi-tech tracker and a…
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