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A sports court has ordered ice hockey to let Russia back in, but Canada says no Russian team will play at the world juniors it hosts. Right call, or politics in sport?

A sports court has ordered ice hockey to let Russia back in, but Canada says no Russian team will play at the world juniors it hosts. Right call, or politics in sport?

House-hunters say AI-staged listing photos, which fill empty rooms with furniture that isn't there, are false advertising. Useful tool, or should they be banned?

House-hunters say AI-staged listing photos, which fill empty rooms with furniture that isn't there, are false advertising. Useful tool, or should they be banned?

Two Knicks players named Taylor Swift the team's fakest celebrity fan, calling her courtside visits a little performative. Fair comment, or a cheap shot?

Two Knicks players named Taylor Swift the team's fakest celebrity fan, calling her courtside visits a little performative. Fair comment, or a cheap shot?

Democrats have won control of the US House in the midterms, with NBC projecting about 255 seats. Should they now move to impeach Donald Trump for a third time?

Democrats have won control of the US House in the midterms, with NBC projecting about 255 seats. Should they now move to impeach Donald Trump for a third time?

Hoax bomb threats have hit dozens of European flights this week, with planes diverted and fighter jets scrambled. Safe and sensible, or just what the hoaxers want?

Hoax bomb threats have hit dozens of European flights this week, with planes diverted and fighter jets scrambled. Safe and sensible, or just what the hoaxers want?

A judge has paused Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery for 14 days, just after planners approved it. Should a monument like this need Congress's approval?

A judge has paused Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery for 14 days, just after planners approved it. Should a monument like this need Congress's approval?

A Scottish animal charity wants private fireworks banned across the UK, leaving only organised displays. Should garden fireworks on Bonfire Night be outlawed?

A Scottish animal charity wants private fireworks banned across the UK, leaving only organised displays. Should garden fireworks on Bonfire Night be outlawed?

Before today's US midterms, NPR got four of five AI chatbots to list candidates to vote for after a little pushing. Should chatbots ever suggest who to vote for?

Before today's US midterms, NPR got four of five AI chatbots to list candidates to vote for after a little pushing. Should chatbots ever suggest who to vote for?

Martha Stewart has apologised twice for dressing as a homeless person for Halloween, in a post promoting her candles. Fair backlash, or an overreaction?

Martha Stewart has apologised twice for dressing as a homeless person for Halloween, in a post promoting her candles. Fair backlash, or an overreaction?

PM Andy Burnham says he is open to a formal UK apology for the slave trade, but rules out reparations. Should Britain apologise, and should money follow?

PM Andy Burnham says he is open to a formal UK apology for the slave trade, but rules out reparations. Should Britain apologise, and should money follow?

UEFA has banned Lens from selling away tickets for two Champions League games, including at Liverpool, after fans threw flares. Fair, or unfair on all their fans?

UEFA has banned Lens from selling away tickets for two Champions League games, including at Liverpool, after fans threw flares. Fair, or unfair on all their fans?

France kept this weekend's cost-of-living protests out of city centres to protect shops after October's riots. Sensible public order, or a curb on the right to protest?

France kept this weekend's cost-of-living protests out of city centres to protect shops after October's riots. Sensible public order, or a curb on the right to protest?

Hello Kitty maker Sanrio has apologised and dropped its merchandise tie-up with Japanese spy drama Vivant after a backlash in China. Sensible call, or caving to pressure?

Hello Kitty maker Sanrio has apologised and dropped its merchandise tie-up with Japanese spy drama Vivant after a backlash in China. Sensible call, or caving to pressure?

Ofcom says photo ID, bank checks, digital ID or face scans could enforce the UK's under-16 social media ban. Fair price for protecting kids, or too intrusive for adults?

Ofcom says photo ID, bank checks, digital ID or face scans could enforce the UK's under-16 social media ban. Fair price for protecting kids, or too intrusive for adults?

A new YouGov survey finds 53% of 18-24s prefer TV and films with the subtitles on. A sensible fix for mumbled dialogue, or a habit that gets in the way?

A new YouGov survey finds 53% of 18-24s prefer TV and films with the subtitles on. A sensible fix for mumbled dialogue, or a habit that gets in the way?

The UN has voted again to condemn the US embargo on Cuba, but support fell to 130 countries, the lowest since 1995. Should the embargo finally end?

The UN has voted again to condemn the US embargo on Cuba, but support fell to 130 countries, the lowest since 1995. Should the embargo finally end?

Prince William surprised the Graham Norton Show audience by joining the sofa to promote his Earthshot Prize. Good for the monarchy, or should royals avoid chat shows?

Prince William surprised the Graham Norton Show audience by joining the sofa to promote his Earthshot Prize. Good for the monarchy, or should royals avoid chat shows?

The PM says households should stock up on tinned food and bottled water to cope with storms, cyber-attacks or worse. Sensible preparation, or needless alarm?

The PM says households should stock up on tinned food and bottled water to cope with storms, cyber-attacks or worse. Sensible preparation, or needless alarm?

Two lawsuits claim Chicago delivery robots scanned customers' faces and hands without consent, which both firms deny. Should sidewalk robots need your permission to record you?

Two lawsuits claim Chicago delivery robots scanned customers' faces and hands without consent, which both firms deny. Should sidewalk robots need your permission to record you?

Lancashire won't offer 44-year-old James Anderson a new contract, despite 50 wickets at 17 this season. The right call for a rebuild, or a legend pushed out too soon?

Lancashire won't offer 44-year-old James Anderson a new contract, despite 50 wickets at 17 this season. The right call for a rebuild, or a legend pushed out too soon?

Reports say Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of the Starlink service Ukraine's drones rely on, though he says the US decides. Should one company have that much power in a war?

Reports say Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of the Starlink service Ukraine's drones rely on, though he says the US decides. Should one company have that much power in a war?

Apu is back on The Simpsons, now voiced by Indian American actor Sunil Malhotra after Hank Azaria stepped away in 2020. Right to bring him back, or should he have stayed retired?

Apu is back on The Simpsons, now voiced by Indian American actor Sunil Malhotra after Hank Azaria stepped away in 2020. Right to bring him back, or should he have stayed retired?

Bus passengers in England who play loud music could face £100 fines under new council powers. A fair crackdown on antisocial behaviour, or unenforceable?

Bus passengers in England who play loud music could face £100 fines under new council powers. A fair crackdown on antisocial behaviour, or unenforceable?

A viral TikTok says asking to sleep at a friend's flat after a gig treats them like a free hotel. Fair point, or is putting friends up just what friends do?

A viral TikTok says asking to sleep at a friend's flat after a gig treats them like a free hotel. Fair point, or is putting friends up just what friends do?

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