Even a Billionaire Mamdani Critic Likes the Mayor’s New Business Council
Matt Stieb
New York Magazine
August 28, 2026
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What the rich and powerful have to say about Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s 15-member board that includes the Liberty CEO and a yogurt billionaire.
Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse
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BBC News
August 28, 2026
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Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.
Who am I? Guess Bundesliga star No 1
BBC Sport
BBC News
August 28, 2026
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Work out the identity of today's Bundesliga player in as few attempts as possible.
'I'd hate to finish career like this' - O'Sullivan
BBC Sport
BBC News
August 28, 2026
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Ronnie O'Sullivan says he does not "want to throw in the towel just yet" after losing 6-3 to Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.
Simeone would welcome Alvarez back to training amidst Barca row
Elizabeth Conway
BBC News
August 28, 2026
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Diego Simeone says he will do everything he can to make Julian Alvarez feel important at Atletico Madrid, after confirming the Argentina international will miss Saturday’s match against Sevilla.
Celtic face Benfica & Hearts meet Salah's Trabzonspor
BBC Sport
BBC News
August 28, 2026
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Celtic will meet Benfica and Marseille in the Europa League while Hearts will take on Mo Salah's Trabzonspor and Monaco in the Conference League.
UK soldiers could get paragliders to drop behind enemy lines
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BBC News
August 28, 2026
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The Ministry of Defence is set to trial a UK-made system to allow troops to mount covert operations without aircraft.
Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
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BBC News
August 28, 2026
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The court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.
Sunderland and Bournemouth draw AC Milan in Europa League
Keifer MacDonald
BBC News
August 28, 2026
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Sunderland will mark their first European campaign since 1973 with a trip to the San Siro after drawing AC Milan in the Europa League league phase.
BBC to televise Knowle v Worcester FA Cup tie
Keifer MacDonald
BBC News
August 28, 2026
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The FA Cup first qualifying round between Knowle and Worcester City will be shown live on the BBC next month.