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I had no idea Tess of the D'Urbervilles was inspired by a true story!
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This week, #LadyKillers is in Dorset on the case of Martha Brown, whose story inspired Thomas Hardy's TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES. Listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:47 AM
I had no idea Tess of the D'Urbervilles was inspired by a true story!
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For every kid that ever asked the teacher, but why do we have to read this stuff?
They were trying to prepare you.
They were trying to prepare you.
January 8, 2026 at 5:27 AM
For every kid that ever asked the teacher, but why do we have to read this stuff?
They were trying to prepare you.
They were trying to prepare you.
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Why has it taken me this long to watch Empress Ki
February 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Why has it taken me this long to watch Empress Ki
Missed calls when my people battery is low, casual touch or being silent together, eg. Reading
9. How do you like to be shown affection?
January 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Missed calls when my people battery is low, casual touch or being silent together, eg. Reading
Was having a sad day, until someone called Idris Elba, Idris elbow. Joy is restored ✨️
January 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Was having a sad day, until someone called Idris Elba, Idris elbow. Joy is restored ✨️
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DELETE IT and pass it on !!
January 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
DELETE IT and pass it on !!
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Talking about censorship on red is rich coming from the country where people started saying “unalive”, “panini”, and can’t mention two countries (one that starts with I and the other with P) without fear of getting censored.
January 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Talking about censorship on red is rich coming from the country where people started saying “unalive”, “panini”, and can’t mention two countries (one that starts with I and the other with P) without fear of getting censored.
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The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports the Israeli military has greenlighted a move to “swiftly withdraw” troops from large parts of the besieged Gaza Strip as ceasefire talks intensify.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/jgxs7w
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January 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports the Israeli military has greenlighted a move to “swiftly withdraw” troops from large parts of the besieged Gaza Strip as ceasefire talks intensify.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/jgxs7w
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What a wonderful day for Syria
December 8, 2024 at 6:19 PM
What a wonderful day for Syria
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Syrian opposition forces have taken control of the capital, Damascus, after a lightning offensive. Here is how it unravelled ⤵️
What happened in Syria? Has al-Assad really fallen?
Opposition forces have taken control of the capital after a significant offensive. Here is how it unravelled.
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December 8, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Syrian opposition forces have taken control of the capital, Damascus, after a lightning offensive. Here is how it unravelled ⤵️
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McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes
https://www.ft.com/content/98dbb5af-1ca0-4507-abd3-11f1e69d0c62
https://www.ft.com/content/98dbb5af-1ca0-4507-abd3-11f1e69d0c62
McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes
Deferred prosecution agreement covers corruption scandal involving state-owned companies during Zuma presidency
www.ft.com
December 5, 2024 at 6:49 PM
McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes
https://www.ft.com/content/98dbb5af-1ca0-4507-abd3-11f1e69d0c62
https://www.ft.com/content/98dbb5af-1ca0-4507-abd3-11f1e69d0c62
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Do adults really like themed parties at work, or would you prefer to come as you are?
December 3, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Do adults really like themed parties at work, or would you prefer to come as you are?
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