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BBC outside Rabbi Schlanger's funeral as mourners pay tribute
His death was described as an “unspeakable loss” in a service held at the Chabad of Bondi. Source link
Miss Finland's viral 'slanted-eyes' photo stirs racism firestorm
Ex- Miss Universe contestant Sarah Dzafce has drawn backlash in East Asia and in her own country. Source link
Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela
It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, in a move that intensified pressure on its government. Source link
Warner Bros to reject $108bn Paramount bid, reports say
Warner Bros will reportedly advise its shareholders to vote against the offer as early as Wednesday. Source link
Trump expands US travel ban to five more countries
The US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports. Source link
Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men – study
Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests. Source link
Timothée Chalamet: Susan Boyle is one of the all-time great Brits
The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser. Source link
Learner drivers face 24-week wait as backlog continues for two more years
The National Audit Office said there was a backlog of 1.1 million tests since the Covid-19 pandemic. Source link
New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site’s ethylene plant. Source link
Weight-loss jab ad banned for targeting new mums
It’s one of three social media adverts banned for irresponsibly exploiting body insecurites. Source link