Jimmy Hoffa: Deathbed confession sparks long-missing US union boss body hunt
The FBI search a site in New Jersey as a new clue leads to hopes of solving the decades-old case. from: BBC News
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Ethiopian Civil War Sparks Rancorous Debate over Immigration to Israel
Thousands of relatives of the remnants of Ethiopian Jewry are waiting to be airlifted to Israel. For now, the Israeli government sees no urgency. From: New York Times
Rampant England claim 11-try win against Tonga as Smith sparks late flurry
England launch their Autumn Nations Series with an 11-try demolition of Tonga in front of a sold-out Twickenham. from: BBC News
Auschwitz tattoo stamp auction in Jerusalem sparks fury
Tools used to brand inmates at the Nazi death camp are being auctioned, angering Jewish leaders. from: BBC News
Jammu and Kashmir: Killing of civilians sparks militancy fear
People, especially religious minorities, now fear for their safety in Indian-administered Kashmir. from: BBC News
Huntington Beach: California oil spill sparks concern for wildlife
The spill has been described by one official as a potential ecological disaster. from: BBC News
Rape case sparks fury over China’s work drinking
from: BBC News As public scrutiny of corporate misbehaviour grows, can business drinking be dropped forever?
Italy: Statue of scantily-clad woman sparks sexism row
from: BBC News The bronze statue to honour a 19th Century poem is called “offensive” and “humiliating” to women.
China’s Abortion Vow Sparks Worries About Limits
The short mention in a sweeping health plan lacked specifics, but it set off concerns in a country with a history of intrusive reproductive policies. From: New York Times
China brand sparks backlash for “welcome to hell” kid’s shirt
Major brand JNBY has since pulled the item, which also features images of the Grim Reaper. from: BBC News
Evergrande: Embattled China property giant sparks economy fears
The world’s most indebted real estate developer is in crisis – is it too big to fail? from: BBC News
Boy’s lost rabbit toy sparks international response
Ethan, seven, was sent postcards from people across the world after losing the bunny on a Devon bus. from: BBC News
MTV Awards 2021: More sparks fly on red carpet than on stage
After a scuffle on the red carpet, the ceremony struggles to generate many big new cultural moments. from: BBC News
NHS sparks pride but one in five go private, survey finds
The charity Engage Britain polled more than 4,000 British adults on their attitudes to the NHS.
The papers: Tax sparks spending concern and migrant-row anger
Health and social care reform as well as a dispute with France over migrant crossings lead the papers.
London civil servant’s bus odyssey sparks Twitter storm
Jo Kibble got from London to Morecambe in a day on public buses – “a great way to see the country”.
Lebanon deadly petrol tank blast sparks protest at PM-designate’s home
Protesters attack the PM-designate’s home after 27 people are killed while queueing for fuel. from: BBC News
Love Island: Faye and Teddy’s row sparks record 25,000 Ofcom complaints
Faye and Teddy’s Casa Amor row sparks the highest number of Ofcom complaints in the show’s history.
Camacho-Quinn’s historic Olympic win sparks discussion on Puerto Rican identity
Camacho-Quinn's victory is Puerto Rico's first-ever gold medal in athletics Originally published on Global Voices Jasmine Camacho-Quinn proudly displays the Puerto Rican flag after winning a gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021). Screenshot from Youtube video/NBC sports. On the night of August 1, Puerto Ricans everywhere celebrated with rapturous joy Jasmine Camacho-Quinn's… Leggi tutto »
Tokyo Olympics sparks anti-LGBT slurs on Russian TV
Gay and transgender athletes in Tokyo have been singled out for abuse on Russian state television. from: BBC News