Saturday, 30 June 2018
'Mansplaining' advert for University of Adelaide draws criticism
An Australian university advert is mocked for showing a man holding forth to five silent women.
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Shark sighted off Majorca: First great white
The last time a great white shark was spotted near Spain's Balearic Islands was in 1976.
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Maryland shooting: 'I have to live life without my mother'
The daughter of a journalist killed in a shooting at a Maryland newspaper calls it a "senseless tragedy".
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Donald Trump gets prank call on Air Force One
Donald Trump was fooled by a comedian into taking a prank call while on board Air Force One.
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Trump to name nominee for Supreme Court on 9 July
The US president has five people in mind, including two women, and will name his choice on 9 July.
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Steel firm Thyssenkrupp backs Tata merger
The UK's biggest steelworks at Port Talbot will become part of the newly merged group.
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US ambassador to Estonia resigns 'over Trump comments'
James Melville is the latest senior US diplomat to resign in protest at controversial Trump policies.
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Canada 'will not back down' over US metals tariffs
Canada also unveiled $2bn in aid to protect its steel and aluminium industries from the US tariffs.
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Newspaper shooting suspect 'barricaded exit'
The Capital Gazette gunman shot one victim trying to flee through a door he barricaded, say police.
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DR Congo: Oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks
Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo.
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Migrant crisis: EU leaders split over new migrant deal
A deal to curb irregular migration was reached at a gruelling summit but leaders interpret it differently.
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Unknown 'hero' helps man who fell on Toronto subway tracks
A bystander took a picture of a Good Samaritan rescuing a man who fell off the subway platform.
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'Abacha loot' to be given to poor Nigerians
Some $300m allegedly stolen by ex-military ruler Sani Abacha is to be distributed to poor Nigerians.
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Turkey arrests former opposition MP on terrorism charges
Eren Erdem is jailed pending trial just days after losing his parliamentary seat in elections.
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Wisconsin man injured after upskirting shoe camera explodes
US police say a 32-year-old man handed himself into police after his secret camera exploded.
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Adam Sandler: Wedding Singer turns wedding crasher
One couple were treated to a big surprise on their wedding day by a cameo appearance from Adam Sandler.
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Thai cave rescue: A country in prayer
Rescuers have been searching for a group of boys who went to explore a cave with their football coach.
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ICYMI: How a deafblind fan is enjoying the World Cup
Also this week - why Cristiano Ronaldo needs his sleep and a football-loving kangaroo.
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How can you dance without music?
The story of a deaf dance star.
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Himmler's daughter worked for post-war German spy agency
Germany's BND spy agency acknowledges it hired Nazi Heinrich Himmler's daughter during the 1960s.
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Saudi wastes no time to rap at the wheel
Leesa A sings in the music video of her driving released on the day a decades-old ban was lifted.
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The young Austrian leader sharing power with the far right
Is Sebastian Kurz getting too close to the far right as he pursues a hardline migrant policy?
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Little hope ahead of polls in Mexico's Sinaloa state
Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence.
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Thai cave rescue: Drones, dogs, drilling and desperation
A full-scale international effort is under way to reach 12 young Thais and their coach lost in a vast cave.
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Bringing Gay Pride to Africa's last absolute monarchy
The kingdom of Swaziland, now known as eSwatini, is holding its first gay pride march - despite homosexuality being illegal.
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Capital Gazette shooting: Remembering the victims
Five employees were killed after a gunman opened fire at a local Maryland newspaper. Who are they?
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The Outstanding Goals of Ronaldo and Kroos as You’ve Never Seen Them
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See Where New York City’s Elite High Schools Get Their Students
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The 5 Victims of the Capital Gazette Newsroom Shooting in Annapolis
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‘Shaken’ Rosenstein Felt Used by White House in Comey Firing
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Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through
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He’s Going Back to His Former Wife. Sort Of.
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The Tragedy of Angela Merkel
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A Better Reason to Delay Kennedy’s Replacement
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G.M. Says New Wave of Trump Tariffs Could Force U.S. Job Cuts
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Ocasio-Cortez Tells Colbert: ‘We Changed Who Turns Out’
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California Passes Sweeping Law to Protect Online Privacy
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How Long Can We Live? The Limit Hasn’t Been Reached, Study Finds
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The Cosmic Joke of Donald Trump’s Power
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She Knows How to Make an Exit. You’re Reading It.
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Friday, 29 June 2018
Iraq executes 12 for terrorism after IS captives found dead
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered death sentences to be carried out against convicted terrorists.
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Game Of Thrones star says Ed Sheeran's cameo was 'stupid'
Actor Kristian Nairn says having people like Ed appear on Game Of Thrones breaks the magic of the show for its viewers.
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Quiz: How do the Belgian team communicate?
It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?
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Fake bookings hit Singapore's Ryde Technologies
Ryde Technologies says 2,000 "phantom bookings" have cost its drivers thousands of dollars.
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Europe migrant crisis: Gruelling EU match ends in a draw
The deal's convoluted language reflects continuing splits on the issue, writes Laurence Peter.
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Who Is Jarrod Ramos, the Suspect in the Annapolis Newsroom Shooting?
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Wayne Rooney's US welcome (versus David Beckham's)
The two ex-England players had slightly different welcomes, with Rooney heading to a beer garden.
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Maryland shooting: Gazette staff publish Friday edition
Survivors of the attack on the Capital Gazette release a Friday edition despite the shooting.
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Migrant crisis: EU summit leaders reach deal after marathon talks
Leaders agree "voluntary" measures, including migrant processing centres, but give few details.
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Annapolis journalists killed in 'targeted attack' on Capital Gazette
Authorities say the attack on the Maryland newspaper was one of the deadliest on a US media outlet.
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'Come home': Thailand clings to hope for boys trapped in cave
Social media shows an outpouring of emotion for 12 boys and their coach trapped inside a cave.
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Deutsche Bank's US unit fails Fed's stress test
The Federal Reserve points to "widespread and critical deficiencies" at the German bank's US division.
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WTO backs Australia over plain cigarette packets
The landmark decision on plain packaging laws is likely to have global implications.
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Nigeria fuel truck blaze kills at least nine
Dozens of vehicles were engulfed in flames after a petrol tanker lost control in busy Lagos traffic.
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Karamo Brown: Queer Eye host urges Netflix subtitle change
Users on social media complain the streaming service is editing and censoring speech in captions.
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BAE wins multi-billion pound Australian warship contract
The nine anti-submarine warships will be built in Australia by a local workforce.
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Mexican and South Korean celebrations sourced by racist gestures
South Koreans say some Mexican celebrations over their World Cup win took on racist overtones.
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Lafarge cement giant in terrorist funding probe
French cement giant Lafarge is under investigation over allegations of funding a terrorist group in Syria.
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Amsterdam chooses first woman mayor Halsema
Femke Halsema will be the first woman to head the Dutch capital since its first mayor in 1343.
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Maryland shooting: How deadly newspaper attack unfolded
A gunman opened fire on the Capital Gazette newspaper building, killing at least five people.
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Mexico election: A grieving widow defies criminal gangs
Carmen's husband was killed six weeks before Mexico's election - now she's running for office herself.
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'I'm on top of a speeding vehicle, please help me'
Dramatic footage shows a man calling police - from on top of a speeding car.
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Can paying girls to go to school help South Sudan?
A programme in the capital Juba aims to increase school attendance by giving pupils cash.
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Trafficked from Nigeria to Europe for sex
"Kiki" was a victim of Josephine Iyamu, the British nurse convicted of trafficking women to Europe for sex.
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Is the EU punishing the UK?
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler explains.
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Ed Sheeran moves gigs to save trees in Germany
It is the second time his promoter has had to relocate the shows, which are set for July.
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Elon Musk accused of stealing farting unicorn image
Technology entrepreneur engages in a fresh Twitter argument over pottery of a mythical animal.
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Polish charity gets huge phone bill thanks to stork
A lost stork has left a Polish environmental charity with a hefty bill to pay.
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Terrace House: Japan's nice, calm version of reality TV
In a world of loud reality TV, the pleasant friendliness of Terrace House stands out.
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In pictures: Banksy hits Paris streets for first time
Some of the murals have been seen as taking aim at Europe's migrant crisis and capitalism.
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'Treated like dogs': Italy's Roma minority on society's fringe
Roma are feeling under attack after the interior minister suggested they be subjected to a census.
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Banning the Uluru climb: 'This rock means everything to us'
For decades, the indigenous Anangu people have implored tourists not to scale the landmark.
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Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 June 2018
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere in the world this week.
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When the US shot down an Iranian airliner
Some 290 people died when a US warship brought down an Iranian airliner over the Persian Gulf.
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World Cup 2018 Bracket: The 16 Teams Left
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How Saying #MeToo Changed Their Lives
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2N2Jvkp
Inside the White House’s Quiet Campaign to Create a Supreme Court Opening
By ADAM LIPTAK and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2N8reCd
Agents Seek to Dissolve ICE in Immigration Policy Backlash
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5 People Dead in Shooting at Maryland’s Capital Gazette Newsroom
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Japan Advances in World Cup 2018 Despite Losing to Poland
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Belgium Beats England, but Faces Tougher World Cup Bracket
By ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2tNaAzp
Colombia Emerges From the World Cup Chaos, Booting Senegal
By JOEL PETTERSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2MwUEZU
Immigration Lawyer Broke Her Foot When ICE Officer Pushed Her, She Says
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Genealogists Turn to Cousins’ DNA and Family Trees to Crack Five More Cold Cases
By HEATHER MURPHY from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2yO5zw8
Trump Remakes America
By CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2lGvJaQ
Kennedy Is Gone. Now Vote.
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2MsmTst
An Upset in the Making: Why Joe Crowley Never Saw Defeat Coming
By SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2MrgXA6
A Spymaster Steps Out of the Shadows
By MATTATHIAS SCHWARTZ from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2N5PjtE
How to Clean Your Filthy, Disgusting Laptop
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Thursday, 28 June 2018
Nude model's Western Wall photo shoot sparks anger
Belgian Marisa Papen has been criticised for the photo near one of Judaism's most sacred sites.
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Egypt FA boss: 'Ramadan affected World Cup'
The Egypt Football Association president Hany Abo Rida says fasting during Ramadan affected the Pharaohs' World Cup campaign.
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US-Israeli teen convicted of threats against Jewish centres
Michael Kadar made thousands of hoax calls to airlines, hospitals and Jewish schools worldwide.
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Australia passes foreign interference laws amid China tension
Canberra has denied that the crackdown is aimed specifically at China, despite recent tensions.
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Five dead as light aircraft crashes in Mumbai
It appears the plane crashed as the pilot was trying to land after which it burst into flames.
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Dr Dre hit with $25m bill for Beats headphones
The rapper and his business partner Jimmy Iovine lose a case over headphone royalties.
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Europe migrants: Disputes make EU summit a key test
Migration is once again set to take centre stage at the EU summit in Brussels on Thursday.
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Mike Pence is a 'poisonous viper', Venezuela's Maduro says
Nicolás Maduro lashes out at the US vice-president over his visit to Venezuelan migrants in Brazil.
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Bristol Uni students raise £1,500 to send cleaner on holiday
Bristol University students successfully crowdfunded more than £1,500 to send their "legend" cleaner to Jamaica.
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Trump begins Supreme Court search to replace Anthony Kennedy
Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement allows the president to shift the top court further to the right.
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Kenya fire: Several dead in Nairobi market
The blaze at the Gikomba market, one of the largest in Nairobi, kills at least 15 people.
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Thai cave: Rising water stops divers searching for missing boys
Rescuers are trying to find new ways into the flooded cave where a group of young Thais are trapped.
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China won't give up 'one inch' of territory says President Xi to Mattis
Xi Jinping told the visiting US defence secretary he would make no concessions on the South China Sea.
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France's Macron brings back national service
All 16-year-olds will now have to spend at least a month in civic service.
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Trump-Putin summit agreed by US and Russia in principle
Moscow and Washington will hold a long-delayed summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin soon.
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XXXTentacion fans queue to pay respects at Florida service
Thousands lined up for hours to see the late rapper laid out in a casket at a service in Florida.
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Google Home speakers complain of 'glitch'
The search firm says its smart speakers and Chromecast TV dongles are experiencing technical issues.
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Fox-Disney merger cleared, but sports networks must be sold
Competition regulator has given the deal the go-ahead, but regional sports networks must be sold.
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Migrant rescue ship Lifeline docks in Malta after days at sea
The vessel Lifeline finally reaches port after days stranded at sea amid a political row.
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Joe Jackson: Patriarch of Jackson family dies aged 89
His death comes two days after the anniversary of Michael Jackson's death nine years ago.
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Mexico election: Who is Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador or 'Amlo'?
Here are five things you need to know about Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador or "Amlo".
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Fingerprint tech could help catch pangolin poachers
British scientists discover a way of taking human fingerprints off seized pangolin scales.
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The Aquarius migrant rescue ship is empty. Why?
The ship is caught in the middle of a diplomatic row, so it's been unable to do rescue operations.
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Fans react to Germany's World Cup exit
Commiserations and celebrations after Germany fail to make it past the tournament's first stage.
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Kareem Waris Olamilekan: A young Nigerian artist with grand plans
Nigerian artist Kareem Waris Olamilekan is inspired by Arinze and Michelangelo.
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Why this 1935 footage of FDR is so unusual
The FDR Presidential Library has released a video of former president Franklin Roosevelt, showing something that was rarely seen.
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Prince William honours his great grandmother in Jerusalem
Who was Prince William's great grandmother and how did she help Greek Jews during the Second World War?
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World Cup 2018: Mexico fans celebrate South Korean 'brothers'
South Korea's 2-0 defeat over Germany carries Mexico through to the World Cup knockout stage.
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Flamingo that escaped a zoo in 2005 spotted in Texas
The bird, tagged as number 492, is seen near Lavaca Bay, Texas, after fleeing a Kansas zoo in 2005.
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Is India really the most dangerous country for women?
Why does a new survey rank India less safe for women than countries like Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan?
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Brexit and the EU Summit: The view from five capitals
Assessing the mood in Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Budapest ahead of this week's get-together.
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How to survive if you're trapped in a cave
With 12 Thai teenagers trapped underground with their coach, we ask how to survive in a cave.
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Six attempts to make toys more inclusive
Differently-sized, disabled or non-white dolls were non-existent 20 years ago. Not any more.
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Marree Man: The enduring mystery of a giant outback figure
Etched into the outback 20 years ago, the vast figure remains a subject of fascination.
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Letter from Africa: Snapping at the heels of Zimbabwe's 'crocodile'
For the first time in decades, Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot - and more than 20 people now want to fill his shoes.
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How to Survive When Money Is Worthless
By NICHOLAS CASEY and BRENT McDONALD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Kv7Pxb
Supreme Court Ruling Delivers a Sharp Blow to Labor Unions
By ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IuySUc
4 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections
By ALEXANDER BURNS, JONATHAN MARTIN and MATT FLEGENHEIMER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yLyEIr
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Will Retire
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MssvTv
Mexico Loses to Sweden. Mexico Advances. Celebrate?
By ANDREW KEH and JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2lEqAA8
Germany Crashes Out of World Cup With a Loss to South Korea
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2tETi7u
What Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Victory Means
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2lz0H4G
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: A 28-Year-Old Democratic Giant Slayer
By VIVIAN WANG from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2KbFxZ0
Benicio Del Toro, Hollywood’s Instant Antihero, Goes the Distance
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Sonia Sotomayor Delivers Sharp Dissent in Travel Ban Case
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Federal Judge in California Halts Splitting of Migrant Families at Border
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR, JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, THOMAS KAPLAN and ROBERT PEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KmfN89
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
Late-night hosts unite against President Trump
Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert respond to the President's slights in a skit aired on both men's shows.
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Poland to scrap Holocaust law jail threat
There was an outcry when Poland made it illegal to say the country was complicit in Nazi crimes.
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Malaysia 1MDB: Seized tiaras, cash and Hermes bags 'worth $273m'
Malaysian police took five weeks to tally up luxury goods found at properties linked to the ex-PM.
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Colorado Primary Election Results
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Millennial beats veteran Democrat
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 28, has defeated incumbent Congressman Joe Crowley in New York City.
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Myanmar military leaders 'guilty of crimes against humanity'
Amnesty says leading army figures should go on trial over the military operation against the Rohingya.
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Australian police acknowledge 27 deaths as probable hate crimes
The deaths of 27 men last century were most likely homophobic crimes, an investigation finds.
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50 Cent mocks Terry Crews for being sexually assaulted
The rapper faces a backlash after mocking actor Terry Crews for speaking out about sexual assault.
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Diego Maradona 'fine' after being seen by doctor during World Cup match
Argentina legend Diego Maradona says he is "fine" after being seen by a doctor during the team's World Cup victory over Nigeria.
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Rebel Wilson ordered to repay millions in defamation case
Bauer Media successfully appealed against the size of a record Australian payout for defamation.
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Can India become an AI hub for the developing world?
India's vast engineering workforce and burgeoning start-up scene are among the advantages it enjoys.
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Migrant family separations: States sue Trump administration
The legal action says President Trump's order last week to keep families together was "illusory".
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Noura Hussein: Appeals court overturns death sentence
The death sentence for a woman who killed her husband after he allegedly raped her is overturned.
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Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa believes political faction tried to kill him
Emmerson Mnangagwa says he suspects a faction formerly supporting Grace Mugabe was behind the attack.
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France: Butchers demand protection from vegans
French butchers say attacks on their shops from groups promoting veganism amount to terrorism.
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Travel ban: Trump hails 'tremendous' Supreme Court ruling
The president says his policy is best for the US, arguing European countries have been "over-run".
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Japan's Hayabusa 2 spacecraft reaches cosmic 'diamond'
A Japanese spacecraft has arrived at a diamond-shaped asteroid on a key fact-finding mission.
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Thailand cave rescue: Rain hampers search for young footballers
The group of young footballers and their coach are believed to be lost deep inside the cave system.
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'Comments about our daughter have brought us to tears'
A 15-year-old girl is applauded for helping a fellow passenger communicate during a flight.
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Deadly explosion at Texas hospital leaves one dead
One person is killed and several others injured in a blast at a facility in Gatesville, US media say.
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Eritrean officials visit Ethiopia for first time in 20 years
The most significant peace talks in 20 years take place between two nations who dispute a border.
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This four-year-old's art sells for thousands
Advait Kolarkar has become the youngest artist to exhibit at the ArtExpo fair in New York.
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"We're about to get deported"
Teenage brothers Areeb and Somer Hameed are facing deportation back to Pakistan.
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Where football is the ultimate escape: Watching the World Cup as a migrant
Veronica and her daughter endured great hardship to be able to watch a World Cup game in peace.
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De Telegraaf attack: Car rams Dutch newspaper office
A car rams the office of one of the Netherlands' leading newspapers during the night.
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'Stolen babies' scandal: Spanish doctor in court
Doctor Eduardo Vela is accused of taking Inés Madrigal from her mother under the Franco regime.
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Ethiopia welcomes old enemies
Eritrea and its neighbour Ethiopia cut ties two decades ago - but have started new talks.
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Indiana child fires handgun found in sofa at Ikea
The six-year-old played with the pistol for "a few minutes" before pulling the trigger, say police.
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Ottawa Bluesfest preparations obstructed by nesting bird
The killdeer is nesting where the main stage will be, and could only be moved with official approval.
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Merkel's Bavarian ally threatens mutiny on migrants
The leader of the German chancellor's sister party could derail her government on migrants.
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Virtual reality 'is not just for gamers'
Firms in Hong Kong are using virtual and augmented reality technology to shape client experience.
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Ronald dela Rosa: 'The Rock' behind Duterte's drugs war
Ronald dela Rosa, who heads up the bloody war on drugs in the Philippines, is now taking on prisons.
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South Carolina Primary Runoff Election Results
By SARAH ALMUKHTAR, MATTHEW BLOCH and JASMINE C. LEE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lz9bbT
Oklahoma Primary Election Results
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New York Primary Election Results
By SARAH ALMUKHTAR, MATTHEW BLOCH and JASMINE C. LEE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lArDB5
Maryland Primary Election Results
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How McKinsey Lost Its Way in South Africa
By WALT BOGDANICH and MICHAEL FORSYTHE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tGwOmp
Reality Winner, N.S.A. Contractor Accused in Leak, Pleads Guilty
By CHARLIE SAVAGE and ALAN BLINDER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KaCErw
Trump’s Travel Ban Is Upheld by Supreme Court
By ADAM LIPTAK and MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yJHExV
Supreme Court Backs Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers in Free Speech Case
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