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Reeves' chess title questioned as OBR row deepens

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over her claim to be a former British junior chess champion, as a finance professor disputes the title. The row emerges amid tensions with the OBR over Budget forecasts.

Celebrity Traitors poppy controversy engulfs BBC

The BBC finds itself embroiled in Remembrance Day controversy as Celebrity Traitors contestants Charlotte Church and Ruth Codd face criticism for their poppy stance, igniting debates about patriotism and personal choice.

Youth Chess Clubs Transform London & Birmingham

Discover how a new wave of youth chess clubs in London and Birmingham is creating vibrant communities, boosting mental skills, and attracting diverse young players away from screens.

Muslim students suspended over controversial kidnapping skit

A group of Muslim students at a prestigious American performing arts school has been suspended following a controversial theatrical performance about kidnapping, igniting debates about artistic freedom and cultural sensitivity in education.

Chess Grandmaster's Harrowing 911 Call Revealed

Distressing emergency call reveals frantic moments as friends discovered chess champion Daniel Naroditsky unconscious. The dramatic audio captures their desperate attempts to save the grandmaster's life.

Chess Grandmaster's Cheating Scandal Ordeal Revealed

In an explosive interview, chess streamer Daniel Naroditsky reveals his torment after being falsely accused of cheating, a scandal that took a devastating turn with his accuser's sudden death at 29. The full story of online bullying, mental health struggl

Kramnik faces FIDE discipline over cheating allegations

The chess governing body FIDE takes unprecedented action against former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for his controversial cheating accusations against streamer Daniel Naroditsky, sparking debate across the chess community.

Russian chess grandmaster investigated after rival's death

A prominent Russian chess grandmaster faces official investigation after a series of disturbing online attacks preceded the tragic death of American chess star Daniel Naroditsky, whose haunting final video shows him rambling during an online game.

FIDE probes Naroditsky's 'online chess death' claims vs Kramnik

The chess community is rocked by explosive allegations as streaming star Daniel Naroditsky accuses former world champion Vladimir Kramnik of 'killing' online chess, prompting an official FIDE investigation into conduct and sportsmanship.

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