Playing with friends, shot dead by Israel: A Jenin boy’s final moments Basil Abu al-Waf’s father, a doctor, raced to the spot near Jenin refugee camp. It was too late. Al Jazeera · Dec 8, 2023
Three of a family found dead in Wayanad Tragic incident in Kalpetta: 3 family members found dead. Shaju, 54, Bindu, 46, and Basil, 26, identified as deceased. Suspected Shaju consumed poison after killing wife and son. The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023
Caught between two wars: Syrians in Lebanon fear Israel-Hamas escalation They escaped the war in Syria. Now another one’s looming, and Syrians in Lebanon fear being forced to return home. Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023
Devotees throng Tirumala to witness Simha Vahanam procession Thousands witnessed the grand 'Simha Vahanam' procession of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala on Wednesday. Special cultural troupes, traditional drummers and Kolattam teams enthralled the devotees. Snapana Thirumanjanam was conducted with deities adorned with garlands made of Basil leaves, lotus, almonds and anjeer. The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023
One-eyed opossum named Basil moves into National Zoo as newest resident Opossum lost one of its eyes in a predator attack The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Youth hacks woman, ends life in Kochi 21-yr-old Basil of Mukalamcheri, Iringol, ends life after attacking 19-yr-old Alka Anna Binu of Rayamangalam with a machete. Alka critical, grandparents Ouseph & Chinnamma injured. Basil enraged after Alka wanted to end relationship. Suicidal thoughts helpline available. The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023
John Cleese mocks Australian TV presenter Waleed Aly’s name on air: ‘Is it an anagram?’ John Cleese has landed himself in hot water after he mocked an Australian TV host, asking if his Arabic name was “an anagram”. Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023
Homes of the Hunter | Modern design embraces charm of Waratah original | Photos The transition from the new section of the home to the old is breathtaking. Newcastle Herald · May 14, 2023
Feed me: 4 ways to take control of social media algorithms and get the content you actually want Whether it’s Facebook’s News Feed or TikTok’s For You page, social media algorithms are constantly making behind-the-scenes decisions to boost certain content – giving rise to the “curated” feeds we’ve all become accustomed to. The Conversation · May 10, 2023
Couples’ in-jokes are so irritating. Not so in Colin from Accounts Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer’s comedy nails the alchemy of what turns the private into the hilariously relatable The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023
Message from Cairo: unique audio of original Anzac recorded during first world war speaks across the years Henry Miller Lanser made the shellac disc recording for his family in a ‘talking-machine shop’ while undergoing training in Egypt The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2023
Afternoon Update: Ken Wyatt warns Liberals on opposing voice; NSW election race wraps up; and ‘city killer’ asteroid to pass us by Former minister for Indigenous Australians says Liberal opposition to voice could add to ‘global perception’ they are a ‘racist party’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2023
Just like my anxious rescue greyhound Basil, I too need the comfort of a tiny world Basil’s repetitive trots around the neighbourhood give me lockdown flashbacks but the safety in that is also nourishing The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023
Comedian Paul Whitehouse offers John Cleese damning advice on Fawlty Towers reboot Paul Whitehouse isn't keen on John Cleese bringing back seventies sitcom Fawlty Towers in which the Monty Python star will appear alongside his daughter, Camilla Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023 ‘Anything that puts the focus back on Torquay’: residents on the return of Fawlty Towers Announcement that John Cleese will reboot the 1970s sitcom is met with a mix of excitement and concern in the Devon resort
Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023 Giant 5ft bird sends couple into frenzy around countryside after getting lost In this week's Pet Club, pet bird Basil sent his owners into a frenzy when he ran off, Izzy the moggy learnt to use the video doorbell to get into the house and spaniel Penny has a miracle rescue after falling off a 27ft cliff
Manchester Evening News · Jan 10, 2023 A Fawlty Towers dining experience is coming to Manchester - and you could be served by Basil, Sybil and Manuel Fans of the British comedy are being promised a three-course meal and five-star comedy experience
Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022 Hatton Garden thief 'Basil' gets extra 6.5 years in prison on top of 10-year jail term Alarm expert Michael Seed has coughed up less than £50,000 of the £4.7million he pocketed in Britain’s biggest burglary. He will now serve an extra six-and-a-half years on top of his ten-year jail term
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2022 Adopting a sweet, skittish rescue dog has taught me how to manage my own fizzing brain My concerns about owning a traumatised greyhound have settled, and I couldn’t imagine life without this adorable alien
Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022 Edinburgh hotel hits back after guest says they were offered crisps by 'shouty staff' The Novotel at Edinburgh Park were quick to respond on TripAdvisor after an unhappy customer had left them a two-star review following their stay in July, 2022.
Nottingham Post · Jul 21, 2022 Red Lion competitor becomes emotional as Come Dine With Me rivals praise food She tells the head chef off for being too modest - but he loved it really
Bangkok Post · Jul 15, 2022 Sri Lanka: A bad 'Band of Brothers' 'How did you go bankrupt?" Bill asked (in Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises). "Two ways," Mike said. "Gradually and then suddenly." Sri Lanka is much the same.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022 Friday briefing: How one family’s disastrous reign dragged Sri Lanka to the brink In today’s newsletter: The south Asian country entered a state of emergency this week after ousting the ruling Rajapaksa family. Nimo Omer explains how Sri Lanka got here
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022 President Flees Sri Lanka amid Crisis as Ire Turns toward PM Sri Lanka's president fled the country early Wednesday, slipping away only hours before he promised to step down under pressure from protesters angry over economic chaos that has triggered severe shortages of food and fuel. But the crisis that has gripped the island nation for months was far from over:…
Reuters · Jul 13, 2022 Rajapaksa dynasty draws to humiliating close in Sri Lanka The Rajapaksa dynasty dominated Sri Lankan politics until April when street protests against fuel and food shortages began to slip out of control. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country early on Wednesday, leaving no one from the once- illustrious family in a position of power.