Saturday, 31 December 2022

Ukraine war: At least one dead in Russian strikes on Kyiv

The mayor of the Ukraine capital, Kyiv, says one person is dead and 20 others injured after missile strikes.

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The Airlines Know They Are Scamming Us


By Elizabeth Spiers from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/AvdKcOW

World celebrates arrival of 2023

As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe.

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Venezuelan opposition votes to abolish parallel government

Juan Guaidó had Western support in his efforts to force President Maduro out of office.

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Ukraine war: Explosions heard in Ukraine capital Kyiv - mayor

Mayor Vitaly Klitschko confirms a series of blasts in the city, as air raid sirens are heard nationwide.

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New Year: Auckland welcomes in 2023 with fireworks display

Fireworks light up the sky in Auckland - one of the first countries in the world to mark the new year.

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Friday, 30 December 2022

Afghanistan: Woman protests Taliban's education ban with single word of God

"Adela" staged an extraordinary solo protest in front of Kabul University while invoking words from the Quran.

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Trump Tax Returns Released by House Democrats


By Alan Rappeport and Jim Tankersley from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jy1evRA

Their Flights Canceled, Southwest Travelers Were Threatened With Arrest


By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/esYAQvB

Trump's taxes released after years-long effort

The former president had long sought to keep his records from being seen by the public.

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A ‘Once in a Generation’ Storm. What’s the Role of Climate Change?


By Henry Fountain from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/C6nVWMK

Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale

Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified.

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Thursday, 29 December 2022

Jan. 6 Committee Withdraws Its Subpoena of Trump


By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jo8RCu3

Kosovo: Serbs agree to dismantle barricades after talks

The barricades were erected earlier this month in response to the arrest of a former police officer.

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Netanyahu's hard-line new government to take office in Israel

There is concern about the plans of Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right and religious allies.

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US storms: Ice surrounds Niagara Falls in winter spectacle

Chunks of ice and snow-capped rocks surround the gushing falls after a winter storm sweeps over the US.

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The Miraculous Life and Afterlife of Charlene Richard


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US winter storm: Footage shows impact of extreme weather

A powerful blizzard hit the US and Canada over the Christmas weekend.

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Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Bangladesh: Densely-populated Dhaka gets first metro line

Bangladesh's PM says the metro will reduce traffic in the city with a population of 22 million.

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19-year sentence for second ringleader in Michigan governor kidnap plot

Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer.

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US winter storm death toll rises as bad weather drags on

Clean-up is underway in Erie County, which was one of the hardest hit regions in the US.

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Iran protests: 100 detainees facing death penalty - rights group

Five women are among those sentenced to death or facing capital charges, a rights group says.

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Why Does My Sleep Become Worse as I Age?


By Alisha Haridasani Gupta from NYT Well https://ift.tt/hufgJ4Y

Andeans use fighting tradition to resolve conflict

An annual event in Peru aimed at settling old issues for the new year involves people fighting to music.

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Tuesday, 27 December 2022

For Sale on eBay: A Military Database of Fingerprints and Iris Scans


By Kashmir Hill, John Ismay, Christopher F. Schuetze and Aaron Krolik from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/lGuA1mt

Republican George Santos admits lying on his CV

George Santos, who was recently elected, says he misrepresented his education and employment history.

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The Joy Workout


By Kelly McGonigal from NYT Well https://ift.tt/0awtEfj

Ghana police ban harmful New Year prophecies

Predictions by some faith leaders have sometimes caused anxiety and harm, the security services say.

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Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov dies in Indian hotel fall

Meat millionaire Pavel Antov, who recently denied criticising the war in Ukraine, had just turned 65.

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Gambia officer Sanna Fadera's sister denies he plotted coup attempt

Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera's family calls for his release, saying he was only a medic in the navy.

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Monday, 26 December 2022

Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving

The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight out of Iran.

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Burkina Faso explosion: Minibus hits deadly landmine amid jihadist violence

A landmine kills at least 10 passengers as the West African country battles a jihadist insurgency.

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Brazil's far-right faithfuls are not giving up

With only days to go until Lula is sworn in as president, some of his opponents refuse to accept defeat.

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Buffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'

Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada.

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An Old Medicine Grows New Hair for Pennies a Day, Doctors Say


By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/SOD05Mu

Brazilian held over alleged bomb plot to stop inauguration

Police say the man was planning to "create chaos" ahead of the swearing-in of President-elect Lula.

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Sunday, 25 December 2022

US winter storm: Severe weather continues to cause disruption

Strong winds and freezing temperatures cause power cuts and travel chaos across North America.

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Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort

Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria.

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Al-Shabab: 14 Iranian fishermen freed years after abduction

Some of the 14 fishermen were abducted by al-Shabab militants off the Somali coast eight years ago.

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Captagon: Jordan seizes huge amphetamine haul at Iraq border

Six million pills of Captagon, known as "the poor man's cocaine", were being smuggled in date paste.

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Pope's Christmas plea for 'immediate end to senseless war'

Pope Francis calls for peace in his annual Christmas Day message from the Vatican.

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Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm

Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm.

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Saturday, 24 December 2022

A powerful winter bomb cyclone continues to pummel North America

Nick Miller has the latest forecast.

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Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from working for NGOs

The latest restriction from Afghanistan's Islamist rulers says women are breaking strict dress codes.

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When a Doorbell’s Ring Means Hope


By Charlotte Maya from NYT Style https://ift.tt/vQTMuAH

Paris shooting: Protests after deadly attack on Kurds

Protesters clash with police following Friday's shootings, which killed three people.

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Huge fuel tanker blast near South African hospital

A fuel tanker that apparently got stuck under a bridge explodes in a huge fireball, killing eight people.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on Kherson kill seven

At least seven people are killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the recently liberated city.

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Friday, 23 December 2022

Jan. 6 Panel Issues Final Report, Placing Blame for Capitol Riot on ‘One Man’


By Luke Broadwater and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/samDJH2

Madison Square Garden Uses Facial Recognition to Ban Its Owner’s Enemies


By Kashmir Hill and Corey Kilgannon from NYT New York https://ift.tt/UD7OTSR

Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers.

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The Mysterious Case of the Doctor Who Disappeared at Sea


By Michael Wilson from NYT New York https://ift.tt/MsuQWpH

Myanmar: 'If I get the first shot, I will kill you son’

Myanmar's civil war is pitting a father, fighting in the resistance, against his sons in the army.

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Paris shooting: Police on the scene after gunman opens fire

Emergency services cordon off the area where a gunman opened fire in the centre of the French capital.

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Thursday, 22 December 2022

Pakistan: Imran Khan’s high-stakes election gamble

The former Pakistani PM says he will dissolve two provincial assemblies to force early elections.

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Uffizi gallery's German director Schmidt lays down email rules in Italy

After seven years at Italy's flagship museum, Eike Schmidt has clearly had enough of bad punctuation.

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Caught on Camera, Traced by Phone: The Russian Military Unit That Killed Dozens in Bucha


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Afghanistan: Taliban arrest women protesting against university ban

It is the latest policy restricting women's education since the Taliban returned to power last year.

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I.R.S. Routinely Audited Obama and Biden, Raising Questions Over Delays for Trump


By Charlie Savage and Alan Rappeport from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WwQDIKV

Train derailed after smashing into truck in Collegedale, Tennessee

Another driver, who says he ran to see if everyone was OK, caught the moment on camera.

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Arizona-Mexico border: Makeshift container wall to be dismantled

The US government sued the state's governor last week for allegedly trespassing on federal lands.

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Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Afghanistan: Tears and protests as Taliban shut universities to women

As the Taliban shut universities and other education centres, Afghan women see their future crumble.

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The Miraculous Life and Afterlife of Charlene Richard


By Nathaniel Rich and Stacy Kranitz from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/K3nWefc

Gambia coup attempt foiled - government

Four soldiers are under arrest following Tuesday's plot, President Barrow's government says.

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World Cup Homecoming Brings Argentina to a Halt


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New Spending Bill Makes It Easier for Americans Saving for Retirement


By Tara Siegel Bernard from NYT Your Money https://ift.tt/oVh9G07

Toronto: Eight teenage girls charged with killing man

The teenagers are accused of attacking a 59-year-old man in Toronto in what police called "a swarming".

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Tuesday, 20 December 2022

A Diminished Trump Meets a Damning Narrative


By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/tiQFBIY

Benin Bronzes: Germany returns looted artefacts to Nigeria

The return of 20 Benin Bronzes is part of Germany's efforts to deal with a "dark colonial history".

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Paraguay jail break: Inmates escape through tunnel

Eight members of the international PCC criminal gang are on the run and one has been recaptured.

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Kerala: Indian woman asks for £5 help, gets £54,000 in donations

Subhadra's life changed after she asked her son's teacher for money to buy food for her children.

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Fiji election: PM Bainimarama out as opposition reaches coalition deal

The result marks an end to Frank Bainimarama's nearly 16-year rule of the Pacific Island nation.

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Monday, 19 December 2022

36 People Hurt, 11 Seriously, as Turbulence Rocks a Flight to Hawaii


By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XLc9niN

Who Is Rep.-Elect George Santos? His Résumé May Be Largely Fiction.


By Grace Ashford and Michael Gold from NYT New York https://ift.tt/vWoYxj5

Want to Understand Television’s Troubles? Look at AMC.


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Rwanda asylum seekers: 'Fighting to survive'

The BBC goes to Rwanda as a court rules on the UK's plan to send asylum seekers there.

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ANC conference: Cyril Ramaphosa wins as uncertainty beckons for South Africa

South Africa's president needs to convince a frustrated public that his party can fix challenges.

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Sunday, 18 December 2022

Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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World Cup final: Argentina beat France on penalties in dramatic Qatar showpiece

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory, beating France on penalties in one of the most thrilling climaxes in final history.

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Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse

Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange.

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Austin Butler Sings ‘Blue Christmas’ With Cecily Strong in Her Last ‘S.N.L.’


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ANC conference: Mkhize rivals Ramaphosa in tight ANC party race

The South African president is in a tight race with former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to lead party.

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China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves

The country is currently facing a spike in cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month.

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Saturday, 17 December 2022

Taraneh Alidoosti: Top Iran actress who supported protests arrested

Taraneh Alidoosti is accused of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest movement gripping Iran.

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Dresden Green Vault robbery jewels recovered after heist

Police say 31 objects from Dresden's Green Vault have been recovered after a €113m robbery in 2019.

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Poland grenade incident: Police chief confirms unusual Ukrainian gift

Jaroslaw Szymczyk says he accidentally set off a grenade launcher given to him as a gift by Ukraine.

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Guns confiscated at US airports hit record levels

More than 6,000 firearms were found on passengers so far this year - most were still loaded.

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Which Virus Is It This Time? New Yorkers Are Sick of Being Sick.


By Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura and Nate Schweber from NYT New York https://ift.tt/EY0wcXv

Shanghai schools to go online as Covid spreads in China

The easing of strict lockdown measures has led to growing concerns over the spread of Covid in China.

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Friday, 16 December 2022

A third of US executions botched in 2022 - report

Seven of 20 execution attempts were visibly problematic or took an inordinate amount of time.

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Jane Fonda: Hollywood star 'feels blessed' her cancer is in remission

The Hollywood icon says her doctor has told her she can stop her chemotherapy treatment.

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US-Africa: President Joe Biden courts the continent as rivals make advances

Washington makes a renewed effort to strengthen African ties in competition with China and Russia.

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Wagner Group: Burkina Faso anger over Russian mercenary link

Ghana's president says the presence of Wagner fighters in its neighbour is distressing.

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Berlin Hotel’s Huge Aquarium Bursts, With 1,500 Fish Inside


By Christopher F. Schuetze and Erika Solomon from NYT World https://ift.tt/oHRDfO3

Wieambilla: Australia police killers posted video during shootout

Six people - including two officers and a neighbour - died in the ambush in Queensland on Monday.

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Fish tank explodes at Berlin Radisson Blu hotel

The giant aquarium at the Radisson Blu hotel was home to around 1,500 exotic fish before it burst.

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Thursday, 15 December 2022

Nizar Banat: Palestinian activist's family asks ICC to probe death

Nizar Banat's family submits a case against the Palestinian Authority over his death in custody.

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U.S. Will Offer Free At-Home Covid Tests as Part of Winter Plan


By Noah Weiland from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7gKEzFR

Twelve children among 39 rescued from migrant boat

A teenager is confirmed to be among the four people who died, while four others are still missing.

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A Sign That Tuition Is Too High: Some Colleges Are Slashing It in Half


By Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/UI7Ngxw

Denmark's new government drops public holiday to boost defence budget

The new government says it will scrap a public holiday observed since the 17th Century.

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Boris Becker: Former Wimbledon champion released after serving eight months of prison sentence

Boris Becker is released from prison after serving eight months of his sentence for hiding £2.5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts.

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Wednesday, 14 December 2022

Barbados scraps laws banning same-sex acts

The nation becomes the third in the Caribbean to scrap colonial-era laws that criminalise gay sex.

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Olivier Vandecasteele: Iran jails Belgian aid worker for 28 years - family

Olivier Vandecasteele's family learnt of the sentence days after a prisoner exchange deal was halted.

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Venezuela corruption: Hugo Chávez's nurse guilty of money laundering

Claudia Díaz was the nurse of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, who named her treasurer.

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Are You Ready for Dresses Over Jeans Again?


By Anna Grace Lee from NYT Style https://ift.tt/1pGKv0F

China consulate clashes: Six Chinese officials removed from UK

A pro-democracy demonstration turned violent outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester in October.

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Will One Moldy Berry Ruin the Rest?


By Alice Callahan from NYT Well https://ift.tt/Vf86H4N

World Cup: Morocco fans' heartbreak as Doha flights cancelled

The last-minute cancellations sees many fans unable to travel to Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

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Do You Have Covid, Flu or R.S.V.?


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Tuesday, 13 December 2022

Lauren Boebert, Far-Right Firebrand, Wins Re-election After Recount


By Jazmine Ulloa and Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/FVxwXAM

US inflation rate slows as fuel costs fall

US inflation rose 7.1% over the 12 months to the end of November, dropping from 7.7% in October.

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US-Mexico border: Long queue of migrants seen near El Paso

US authorities are preparing for a rise in crossings as Covid-era laws expire.

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US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on mic insulting MP in parliament

Jacinda Ardern had just finished answering a question by David Seymour, the leader of a minor opposition partner.

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Monday, 12 December 2022

Viktor Bout: Russia's released arms dealer joins ultranationalist party

Viktor Bout, known as the "merchant of death", was last week exchanged in a high-profile US prisoner swap.

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Palestinian girl shot dead on roof of West Bank home

The 16-year-old's body was found after Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen clashed in Jenin.

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China to de-activate national Covid tracking app

It's a further sign that Beijing is moving away from its controversial zero-Covid strategy.

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His Estate Has 3 Swimming Pools and a Stable. He Says He’s Not Rich.


By Christina Goldbaum and Erin Schaff from NYT World https://ift.tt/DbZcX6T

Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property

The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla, 270km from Brisbane.

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EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief

Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history.

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Sunday, 11 December 2022

K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence.

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Peru protests: Andahuaylas airport forced to close in deadly unrest

Andahuaylas airport is forced to shut as protests continue over the impeachment of President Castillo.

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Kosovo: Roads blocked as violence between Serb protestors and police continues

Tensions between the authorities and Kosovo's Serb minority have risen in recent weeks.

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‘Cuba Is Depopulating’: Largest Exodus Yet Threatens Country’s Future


By Ed Augustin and Frances Robles from NYT World https://ift.tt/VuG5Ip9

Looking for a House in This Tight Market? Consider an Octagon.


By Jim Zarroli and Tony Cenicola from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/AGYJB5e

Twenty seven bodies dumped by the roadside in Zambia

Residents alerted police after spotting the bodies of the men in Ngwerere near the capital Lusaka.

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Saturday, 10 December 2022

Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

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The secrets shared by Afghan women

Two female Afghan writers give a glimpse of how women have been coping since the fall of the regime.

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World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal

The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by witnessing their side becoming the first from Africa to reach the semi-finals.

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Why Is It So Hard for Men to Make Close Friends?


By Catherine Pearson from NYT Well https://ift.tt/gkMnShm

World Cup: Fans in Morocco and around world erupt with joy

Supporters cheer as the North African side beats Portugal, defying expectations.

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Winter Weather Havoc Is Expected to Make a Cross-Country Run


By Judson Jones from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6BmDj04

Friday, 9 December 2022

Ex-MEP arrested over allegations of bribery by Gulf state

Prosecutors suspect the country tried to influence European Parliament decisions through bribery.

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Penguin Random House boss resigns after Simon & Schuster deal fails

The merger of the publishing giant with rival Simon & Schuster was scuppered by competition concerns.

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Kremlin critic Yashin jailed for 8 years for 'fake news' on Russia war

Prominent opposition figure Ilya Yashin gets more than eight years for discussing alleged war crimes.

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Kyrsten Sinema Says She Will Leave the Democratic Party


By Carl Hulse and Daniel Victor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Jpd8U2m

The moment Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout cross on airport tarmac

After being freed from Russian and US prisons, Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed in Abu Dhabi.

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France makes condoms free for 18 to 25 year olds

The new health measure follows an increase in sexually transmitted infections in France.

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Thursday, 8 December 2022

Dina Boluarte: Peru's first female president

The 60-year-old ex-lawyer was sworn in as Peru's president after her predecessor was impeached.

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Celine Dion postpones tour dates as she reveals incurable health condition

The star has Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease.

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Brittney Griner: Who is the freed US basketball star?

Griner, who was freed in a prisoner swap, is arguably the greatest-ever female basketball player.

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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Is Said to Face Market Manipulation Inquiry


By Emily Flitter, David Yaffe-Bellany and Matthew Goldstein from NYT Business https://ift.tt/g7AsoZk

Brittney Griner: Russia frees US basketball star in swap with arms dealer Bout

The US and Russia swap jailed basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout.

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South Korea: Age system to be standardised from 2023

South Korea’s parliament has voted to standardise the country's age system to the international method.

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How Is Everyone Making Those A.I. Selfies?


By Madison Malone Kircher and Callie Holtermann from NYT Style https://ift.tt/wu3Z8hY

DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels executed over 130 civilians - UN

Investigators say the civilians - including 12 children - were "arbitrarily executed" by M23 rebels.

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Wednesday, 7 December 2022

5 Georgia Takeaways: Scandals Still Matter, and Trump Faces Blowback


By Blake Hounshell from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lZQAci1

Volodymyr Zelensky is Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year

The nomination of Ukraine's president is "the most clear-cut in memory", the magazine's editor says.

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Trump’s Company Is Guilty of Tax Fraud, a Blow to the Firm and the Man


By Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, William K. Rashbaum and Lola Fadulu from NYT New York https://ift.tt/gHviM4m

Mozambique 'tuna bond' scandal: Ex-President Guebuza's son jailed for 12 years

Ndambi Guebuza is among 11 defendants found guilty of corruption for a $2bn failed fishing project.

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Plesiosaur fossil: Rare find in Australian outback excites scientists

The 100-million-year-old fossil is the first such find in Australia to have a complete head and body.

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Tuesday, 6 December 2022

What to Know About the North Carolina Power Outages


By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/n27WxVy

Cristina Fernández: Argentina awaits verdict in VP's trial

Cristina Fernández is accused of leading a conspiracy to award public work contracts to a friend.

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Everything Democrats Could Do if Warnock Wins


By Ross Barkan from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/7KvZOxH

World Cup: Korean ambassador parties despite his team's defeat

The South Korean ambassador to Brazil hosted a party as the two countries clashed in the World Cup.

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Shireen Abu Aqla: Al Jazeera files case at ICC over journalist's killing

The network says it has evidence that Shireen Abu Aqla was shot by an Israeli soldier "deliberately".

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Kerala: Indian men jailed for rape and murder of Latvian tourist

Two men have been sent to jail for life for the rape and murder of a Latvian tourist in Kerala in 2018.

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Monday, 5 December 2022

Mysterious Object Emerges on a Florida Beach, Setting Off Speculation


By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zOPu0a1

Mount Semeru: Indonesian volcano spews ash 15km into sky

Nearly 2,000 people have been evacuated from the area around Mount Semeru.

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A New Clash Between Faith and Gay Rights Arrives at a Changed Supreme Court


By Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aAzQF2U

Colombia mudslide: Search for buried bus passengers

At least 20 people are still missing after a landslide engulfed a bus and several other vehicles.

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Elon Musk, Matt Taibbi, and a Very Modern Media Maelstrom


By Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/5rJ1X9Z

Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president's fate in hands of the ANC

Leaders of South Africa's governing party are deciding whether to sack President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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2022 World Cup: Asian teams an emerging force against football giants

Asia's growing strength on the football field is on full display at this year's World Cup.

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Sunday, 4 December 2022

World Cup 2022: Fifa's Arsene Wenger criticises performance of protesting nations

Arsene Wenger suggests that countries that protested at the World Cup have seen their on-field performances suffer as a result.

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With Mauna Loa’s Eruption, a Rare Glimpse Into Earth


By Oliver Whang from NYT Science https://ift.tt/6S4dcG3

Iran executes four men over alleged links with Israel's intelligence service

The executions come at a time of heightened tensions in Iran after more than two months of protests.

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Syria: Protesters storm governor's office in southern city of Sweida

Protesters in the Druze-majority city of Sweida reportedly call for the overthrow of President Assad.

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He Returned a Dazed Soldier to the Russians. Ukraine Calls It Treason.


By Jeffrey Gettleman and Finbarr O’Reilly from NYT World https://ift.tt/SVegfk0

Trump's call for 'end' of constitution condemned by Democrats

The White House says the former president's comments are "anathema to the soul of our nation".

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Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island

Japan also issued a tsunami warning for its southernmost islands after the eruption.

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Saturday, 3 December 2022

Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of Iranian climber demolished

Elnaz Rekabi became a hero of the protest movement after competing abroad with her hair uncovered.

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South Korea: Former security advisor arrested over border killing 'cover-up'

Suh Hoon is accusing covering up events surrounding the killing of an official by North Korea.

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The 'life-changing' electric suit

A special body suit for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and strokes has had some remarkable results.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: A quick guide to South Africa's 'Farmgate' scandal

President Cyril Ramaphosa's career hangs in the balance over allegations he covered up a theft at his farm.

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Dumping of ‘Green Book’ Actor’s Body Leads to Corpse-Hiding Charge


By Ed Shanahan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Cz1HTmK