Nepal Gen-Z protests: Politicians get rich while we suffer
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Nepal Gen-Z protests: Politicians get rich while we suffer

Rama ParajuliBBC Nepali, Kathmandu, Kamal PariyarBBC Nepali, Kathmandu and Kelly NgBBC News, Singapore Tanuja Pandey Tanuja Pandey holds up an anti-corruption slogan during protests last week Nepal’s Gen Z protesters brought down a government in under 48 hours – but the victory has come at a heavy price. “We are proud, but there is also...

Fantasy football last-minute pickups for Week 3 – Troy Franklin, Harold Fannin Jr. among players that can help lineups
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Fantasy football last-minute pickups for Week 3 – Troy Franklin, Harold Fannin Jr. among players that can help lineups

Matt BowenSep 19, 2025, 06:57 AM ET Close Matt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on “NFL Matchup.” After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and...

I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot
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I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot

The BBC I joined on my first day of professional journalism – 40 years ago this week – is unrecognisable today. While, for most of its history, the corporation had largely defended the status quo, under the director general at the time, Alasdair Milne, its journalists were sometimes allowed to stick it to power. This,...

Which Grammar Checker is Better in (2022) ?
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Which Grammar Checker is Better in (2022) ?

Ginger VS Grammarly: When it comes to grammar checkers, Ginger and Grammarly are two of the most popular choices on the market. This article aims to highlight the specifics of each one so that you can make a more informed decision about the one you’ll use. What is Grammarly? If you are a writer, you...

Ukrainian civilian freed in prisoner swap tells of ‘constant cruelty’
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Ukrainian civilian freed in prisoner swap tells of ‘constant cruelty’

Sarah RainsfordSouthern and eastern Europe correspondent, Kyiv region Francesco Tosto/BBC Dmytro Khyliuk spent three and a half years in Russian captivity Since his release from a Russian prison, Dmytro Khyliuk has barely been off the phone. The Ukrainian journalist was detained by Russian forces in the first days of their full-scale invasion. Three and a...

Hong Kong’s new civil servant accountability system to ensure government ‘keeps fit’
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Hong Kong’s new civil servant accountability system to ensure government ‘keeps fit’

A new accountability system for senior civil servants is targeted at strengthening the fitness of government departments and raising public trust in authorities, Hong Kong’s leader has said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu told a radio programme on Saturday the measure would push department heads to consistently look for areas for improvement, likening the practice...

US tennis star sorry for ‘offensive’ comments on Chinese food
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US tennis star sorry for ‘offensive’ comments on Chinese food

American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologised after coming under fire for comments she made on social media about Chinese food. The 29-year-old who is in the Chinese city of Shenzhen for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, had posted videos on Instagram in which she talked about dishes that featured frogs, turtles and sea...

Transfer rumors, news: Man United move for Forest’s Anderson
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United move for Forest’s Anderson

Sep 20, 2025, 04:23 AM ET Manchester United are set to move for Nottingham Forest‘s Elliot Anderson in January, while Liverpool could be set to enter the race for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades |...

Portugal says it will recognise Palestinian state
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Portugal says it will recognise Palestinian state

Portugal says it will recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday, making it the latest Western nation preparing to shift policy as the war in the Gaza Strip shows no sign of stopping. The foreign ministry made the announcement ahead of next week’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. France, the UK, Canada and...