A royal charter issued under King James renamed the city on the Foyle, but the longer version slipped out of everyday use for well over a century before the Troubles turned it into a test of identity.

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/derry-called-londonderry

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The Synge Street boy who left school early went on to write more than 60 plays and became the first person ever to hold both a Nobel Prize and an Academy Award.

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/george-bernard-shaw

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Mary Maloney shadowed a 34 year old Winston Churchill through Dundee for a week in 1908, drowning out every speech he tried to make until he apologised for his remarks about women in politics.

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/mary-maloney-churchill-bell

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RIYADH: Egypt has signed a $1 billion financing agreement with the World Bank, aimed at strengthening economic competitiveness, improving the business environment and supporting the country’s green transition. The agreement forms part of the North African country’s broader efforts to mobilize development financing from international and regional institutions and strengthen the economy’s ability to withstand external shocks, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Wo

https://www.arabnews.com/business/egypt-signs-1bn-world-bank-financing-deal-under-reform-program-3009393

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Sen. Susan Collins on Sunday blasted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party over what she described as a wave of false attack ads targeting her and other Republican candidates, saying she has never seen a campaign with "so many outright lies."

https://nypost.com/2026/11/02/us-news/susan-collins-accuses-chuck-schumer-of-pushing-attack-ads-filled-with-outright-lies-in-tight-maine-race/

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See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/town-mayor-to-attend-annual-christmas-concert-by-hailsham-choral-society-9323689

#chichester

A new report from eBay and Small Business Britain finds strong growth ambitions among side hustlers and calls for greater support to help them develop into long-term businesses.

https://www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/must-read/small-business-britain-and-ebay-nearly-half-of-uk-adults-46-now-side-hustle-but-outdated-systems-hold-back-growth-ambitions-9323643

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For a moment, history was just a few steps away, and Jess McClain made sure she did not miss it. The 34-year-old American produced a stunning late surge to claim second place in the women’s elite race at the 2026 New York City Marathon. Her runner-up finish ended an eight-year podium drought for American women […]The post 34-Year-Old American Runner Ends 8-Year Podium Drought at NYC Marathon appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/olympic-news-thirty-four-year-old-american-runner-ends-eight-year-podium-drought-at-nyc-marathon/

“This new fund will help bring more vacant and underused industrial property back into productive use” – Clare Alexander, Scottish Enterprise

https://www.scotsman.com/business/new-ps25m-energy-transition-fund-to-help-unlock-investment-in-aberdeenshire-industrial-properties-9323889

#thescotsman

Tributes are growing for two teenage boys killed in a Perth crash involving a stolen BMW.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/tributes-grow-for-victims-of-perth-crash-20261102-p61aqq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Residents across West Lindsey have helped recycle more than 1,560 tonnes of food waste in the first six months of the district’s new weekly collection service helping turn unwanted food into renewable energy and fertiliser.

https://www.lincolnshireworld.com/news/people/west-lindsey-food-waste-collections-pass-1560-tonnes-in-first-six-months-9323925

#marketrasenmail

and have become close friends over the last 12 months, but now that ‘AJ’ has left Team Usyk, the Ukrainian has updated his prediction for Joshua’s upcoming showdown with . Joshua left trainer Ben Davison after an unsuccessful bid for Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight world title back in 2024 and made an intriguing switch to […]The post Usyk changes his Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury prediction after AJ leaves his training camp appeared first on Boxing News.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/usyk-changes-joshua-fury-verdict/

Pictures show McFly duo accompanying finalist on guitar and vocals

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/first-look-photos-of-derbyshire-teenager-frank-raven-in-the-final-of-the-voice-uk-9320773

#ripleyandheanornews

TİP Genel Başkanı Erkan Baş, TİP Kurtuluş Bildirgesi'ni kamuoyuna açıkladı. Baş, iktidara teslim olmayacak bir toplumsal kuvveti sahaya çıkarmayı amaçladıklarını ve örgütlenme çağrısı yaptıklarını söyledi.

https://www.haberler.com/guncel/erkan-bas-tip-kurtulus-bildirgesi-ni-aciklayip-20387777-haberi/

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BOUND in chains, plunged upside down into a water-filled tank and flirting with death, Harry Houdini returned to…

https://bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2026/11/02/790832/a-century-on-budapest-circus-revives-houdinis-daring-escapes/

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WHILE DINOSAURS ate a lot of different things, including each other, fruit long seemed to have been absent…

https://bworldonline.com/arts-and-leisure/2026/11/02/790833/strange-beaked-hell-chicken-is-the-first-fruit-eating-dinosaur/

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PHILIPPINE SHARES may trade cautiously this week as investors await the release of October inflation data and companies’…

https://bworldonline.com/stock-market/2026/11/02/790837/market-awaits-inflation-data-earnings-for-leads/

#bworldonline

Sheffield United hero Billy Sharp has agreed to join AFC Rushden & Diamonds on a short-term deal

https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-chris-wilder-billy-sharp-9323906

#thestar

No date has been set for the vote, but that hasn’t stopped candidates from putting their hands up.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/ousted-mp-acting-mayor-and-former-one-nation-candidate-among-mayoral-hopefuls-20261102-p61amt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick on Monday, November 2.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/london-gatwick-delays-and-cancellations-on-monday-november-2-4538781

#bexhillobserver

The deputy Liberal leader called on Riverton MLA Jagadish Krishnan and Premier Roger Cook to provide a “transparent” response after it was revealed Krishnan was being sued over an alleged unpaid debt.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/mettam-demands-fulsome-explanation-over-wa-labor-mp-s-new-york-trip-20261102-p61aoo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

‘I’ve spent 20 years in journalism, but I’ve never seen adults behave so disgracefully towards a child’

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/opinion/ive-reported-on-leeds-for-almost-20-years-but-the-abuse-of-this-10-year-old-left-me-disgusted-9322877

#roundhaytoday

A former reality TV star accused of killing and beheading her partner in Port Lincoln may never stand trial.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/reality-tv-star-may-never-stand-trial-for-allegedly-killing-partner-20261102-p61aqd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The winger arrived for crunch talks with the Parramatta board clutching a copy of God’s Word – Your Journey To Freedom. Now the club is set to decide his fate.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/d-day-for-addo-carr-after-being-summoned-to-front-eels-board-20261101-p61adc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

James Tedesco talks about Sam Walker's contract situation and his own future.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/teddy-backs-walker-to-stay-20261102-p61aqh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

A whistleblower has told the Big Build royal commission that a working group inflated the price of the route for airport rail through Maribyrnong to ensure the government’s politically favoured outcome came out on top.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/airport-rail-study-was-doctored-to-ensure-sunshine-won-shortlist-of-routes-commission-told-20261102-p619gg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Ukraine said there was ‘no radiation threat’ despite warnings from the app

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-live-drone-oil-refinery-nizhny-novgorod-kstovo-b3077050.html

#Independent

Western Sydney Wanderers chairman Paul Lederer has released a long statement amounting to the most pointed criticism of police by an A-League club in many years.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/enough-is-enough-wanderers-boss-attacks-nsw-police-over-heavy-handed-fan-treatment-20261102-p61alt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

You would have loved to know what Johnson was thinking after this 38-33 loss to the Raiders on Sunday afternoon.

https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/its-fair-to-wonder-how-much-more-woody-johnson-can-take-of-this-jets-mess/

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Chief racing writer Danny Russell shares his tips for this year's Melbourne Cup.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/danny-russell-picks-the-horses-to-tip-at-this-years-melbourne-cup-20261102-p61anc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

A judge has warned political staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer and a prosecutor against further delays as his rape trial was pencilled in for next year.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/queensland/lehrmann-could-face-trial-after-judge-calls-out-delays-20261102-p61anx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Accelerate Resources has secured $50,000 in CSIRO funding to study manganese core from its Woodie Woodie North project, aiming to fast-track a Pilbara processing pathway.

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/accelerate-calls-on-csiro-to-crack-wa-manganese-code-20261102-p61anz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Trainer Nick Ryan has been stood down and a vet questioned by stewards in a case involving the alleged discovery of syringes in a glove box.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/racing/jockeys-are-made-of-different-stuff-support-flows-for-injured-hoop-s-miracle-melbourne-cup-bid-20261102-p61als.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Ms. Passi painting will be offered alongside a curated selection of lots, including Kanav Arora’s Dabbawala artwork, an exclusive dinner at Papa’s and furniture with Met Gala credentials

https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/art/shalini-passis-original-artwork-to-be-auctioned/article71655240.ece

For years, Wall Street has been happy to write blank cheques for some of the biggest companies in the world. But investors are now starting to get nervous.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/markets/wall-street-on-edge-after-1-4-trillion-wipeout-20261102-p61ahd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Under different circumstances, the career-best performances by Braelon Allen and Adonai Mitchell could be celebrated as the Jets developing playmakers to complement Garrett Wilson. 

https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/jets-waste-career-days-by-braelon-allen-and-adonai-mitchell/

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Before Matthew Stafford took the field for the Rams Salute to Service game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, he was seen welcoming members of the military. He and his wife Kelly purchased a suite for the 10 active-duty and veteran Navy Seals and their guests before Sunday’s 24-9 victory, where...

https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/rams-matthew-stafford-makes-memorable-moment-for-military-members-before-game-vs-chargers/

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The Dream’s Finals loss sparked something beyond typical postseason criticism. A heartbreaking defeat often leaves the entire locker room searching for answers, but for the Atlanta Dream, the aftermath of their Game 7 loss to the Golden State Valkyries extended beyond the final buzzer. The Dream’s historic run ended in the WNBA Finals, but online […]The post “You Need To Look Yourselves In the Mirror”: Angel Reese’s Teammate Speaks Out After Facing Harassment Following Game 7 Defeat appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-you-need-to-look-yourselves-in-the-mirror-angel-reeses-teammate-speaks-out-after-facing-harassment-following-game-seven-defeat-jordin-canada/

The multimillionaire businesswoman previously shared in a statement to Page Six that she was actually bringing awareness to the issue of homelessness with her costume.

https://pagesix.com/2026/11/01/celebrity-news/martha-stewart-apologizes-for-homeless-halloween-costume/

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The owner of Rip Curl and Kathmandu is in talks with a global retail giant about a possible deal, it revealed on Monday.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/companies/rip-curl-s-owner-in-takeover-talks-with-us-retail-giant-20261102-p61alr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

#brisbanetimes

Irina Shayk showcased her figure in a skintight red catsuit for Halloween, finishing her look with devil horns, matching heels and dramatic makeup. See photos.

https://www.hellomagazine.com/us/932528/irina-shayk-showcases-her-incredible-figure-in-tight-fitting-red-catsuit/

#hellomagazine

Stephen Graham has swapped playing a concerned dad in Adolescence for a dangerous serial killer in a new US drama

https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/932510/nocturne-error-in-new-stephen-graham-thriller/

#hellomagazine

Move over, Alexander Volkanovski. There’s a new ‘Volk’ in town, and Samoan coach Ben Gardiner has backed rising five-eighth Ronald Volkman to step up against the Kangaroos despite losing a star to injury.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/samoa-just-lost-a-star-ahead-of-kangaroos-world-cup-sf-here-s-why-they-re-not-sweating-20261102-p61afa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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