Architect of modern EU Jacques Delors dies aged 98
Delors helped create the single market, but his dreams of integration faced stiff UK opposition.
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Homes flooded and travel disrupted by Storm Gerrit
Fire crews help people in Cupar leave their homes Jonathan Geddes BBC Scotland News 27 December 2023, 09:41 GMT Updated 7 minutes ago Homes have been flooded and travel disrupted as Storm Gerrit brought snow, high winds and heavy rain to much of Scotland. Highland Council said a “major incident” was declared on A9 after…
The Uncanny Façades of “May December”
Books & the Arts / December 27, 2023 The Uncanny Façades of May December The Uncanny Façades of “May December” Todd Haynes’s discomfiting and hypnotic suburban melodrama examines topics the director knows well: sex, taboo, and control. Beatrice Loayza Ad Policy Natalie Portman as Elizabeth Berry and Julianne Moore as Gracie Atherton-Yoo in May December….
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year—From Covid
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Will the New Year Bring a War With China?
December 27, 2023 Will the New Year Bring a War With China? As the year comes to an end, top leaders in both Beijing and Washington have become ever more concerned that a major US-China crisis is near. Michael T. Klare Ad Policy Sailors observe the USS Nimitz and USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Groups…
How a Leading Definition of Antisemitism Has Been Weaponized Against Israel’s Critics
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With hips that don’t lie, huge Shakira statue unveiled in hometown
The statue measures 6.5m (21.3ft) and shows Shakira dancing in her characteristic hip-swivelling style.
Boy arrested over London Oratory School blaze
Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters were called to the Catholic school in Fulham.
Treasury says 2024 Budget to be held on 6 March
The speech could be the government’s last opportunity to set out tax changes before the general election.
James May ‘wouldn’t rule out’ new shows with Clarkson and Hammond
1 hour ago About sharing By Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter TV presenter James May has said he is open to filming new projects with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. Reports earlier this year suggested the trio had filmed their final edition of the Grand Tour for Amazon Prime Video. Speaking to Radio 4’s Today programme,…