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First Thing: US could default this summer unless $31.4tn debt ceiling raised

Historic federal debt default could occur before July, cautions non-partisan agency. Plus, whatever happened to middle age?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

Meta Plans Fresh Job Cuts To Kick Off ‘Year Of Efficiency’

Meta, which let go of 11,000 employees back in November, is considering another round of layoffs

Zenger · Feb 15, 2023

London Bridge terror attack hero who used skateboard to beat attackers may be made a SAINT

Ignacio Echeverria sacrificed his life during the London Bridge terror attacks in June 2017. Now calls have been made to honour his memory and make him a saint

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023

6 chilling moments in Oscar Pistorius trial - including photo that made him retch

Prosecutors in Pretoria, South Africa, had argued that superstar athlete and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius gunned down his 29-year-old lover Reeva Steenkamp in cold blood after an argument

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023

Uefa review’s devastating verdict on Paris chaos should prompt Ceferin to resign

In a decent, responsible culture Uefa’s president would quit after the conclusions relating to the Champions League final

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023

Oscar Pistorius must never be freed for killing my sister, says Reeva Steenkamp brother

Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, 29, dead at his home in Pretoria, South Africa, on Valentine's Day 2013 - with him later being sentenced to 13 years in prison for her murder

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023

Flooding hampers rescue efforts as North Island residents told power could be out for weeks – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

Jakub Jankto coming out ‘can inspire’ more in the game to follow suit

Czech international midfielder raises fresh hopes of a domino effect in the game after his much-celebrated announcement

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023

Oscar Pistorius's life behind bars on 10th anniversary of death of Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead at his home in Pretoria, South Africa, 10 years ago. The Mirror has been given exclusive details of Pistorius’s life in Atteridgeville prison

Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023

First Thing: ‘octagonal’ flying object shot down in Michigan

Military general says he will not rule out any explanation as fourth object this month is downed over North America. Plus, is Florida running out of orange juice?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023