Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano: Charting the remarkable story of the rise of women's boxing

Women's boxing was banned in England for 116 years. This weekend, Katie Taylor will headline at Madison Square Garden. This is the story of the sport's rise - and one woman who made all the difference.

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Mariupol civilians leave besieged Azovstal steelworks

Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal.

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Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments.

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Rescue efforts under way after China building collapse

Eighteen people are believed to be trapped after the building fell in China's Hunan Province.

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Germany takes Italy to UN court over Nazi-era compensation claims

Germany wants to stop property it owns in Italy being seized to finance compensation for Nazi war crimes

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Football agent Mino Raiola dies at 54

Football agent Mino Raiola - whose clients included Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba - dies at the age of 54.

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China Covid outbreak: Beijing residents must test negative to enter public spaces

China's capital imposes major new restrictions in a bid to curb a spike in cases.

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South Africa's Jacob Zuma would do anything for the Guptas - Zondo report

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma would "do anything" for the Gupta business family, a report finds.

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Likelihood of Trump Indictment in Manhattan Fades as Grand Jury Wraps Up

By Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, William K. Rashbaum and Lananh Nguyen from NYT New York https://ift.tt/CBUlg04

Ukraine war: Russian strike on Kyiv kills reporter Vira Hyrych

Vira Hyrych, who worked for Radio Liberty, died after her residential building was hit on Thursday.

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Revolt Brews in Michigan G.O.P. After Elevation of Trump Allies

By Nick Corasaniti and Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/U25Tkht

Ukraine launches hunt for Russian soldiers accused of Bucha war crimes

The 10 Russian soldiers are wanted for alleged war crimes - but at home, they have been hailed as heroes.

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Premier of British Virgin Islands Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in U.S.

By Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NvrkMq2

Foul-smelling foam clogs up Colombian town of Mosquera

Detergents dumped in a local river are being linked to the filthy white phenomenon.

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Shanghai lockdown: Residents protest after five weeks of strict zero-Covid measures

Some residents have been under strict lockdown for five weeks, and struggled to access food supplies.

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Madison Cawthorn Again Brought a Loaded Gun to the Airport, Officials Say

By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wLcz2DW

Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Needed Care, Federal Report Finds

By Reed Abelson from NYT Health https://ift.tt/uB35ah1

Iran executions: Alarming rise in use of death penalty in 2021 - report

At least 333 people were put to death, a 25% increase compared with 2020, two campaign groups say.

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Egypt criticised after singers jailed for belly dancing video

Human rights groups criticise a court that convicted the two stars of "violating family values".

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US to seize and sell Russian oligarchs' property

The White House wants to seize and freeze more assets, and transfer their proceeds to Ukraine.

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German energy giant Uniper gives in to Russian rouble demand

Uniper is preparing to buy Russian gas using a payment system that critics say will undermine EU sanctions.

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South Korea arrests two for passing military secrets to North

A businessman and an officer are charged with leaking secrets to a presumed agent from the North.

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Sirens ring out in Israel to honour Holocaust victims

Streets came to a standstill as people paused to pay tribute to the millions killed in the Holocaust.

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Critically endangered monkey born in Colombian zoo

A cotton-top tamarin monkey has made its first public appearance at Cali Zoo in Colombia.

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Colombia conflict: Soldiers passed off killed civilians as rebels

More than 6,400 civilians were killed by the Colombian military and passed off as enemy combatants.

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A Nameless Soldier, a Shameless Politician and a Soulless Leader

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/PhJ0BCV

India: Huge blaze breaks out at landfill site

Smoke from the fire caused people in the surrounding area to suffer breathing difficulties.

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Trevor Reed: US marine released in prisoner swap with Russia

Held in a Russian prison since 2019, Trevor Reed is safely on his way back to the US.

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Transnistria and Ukraine conflict: Is war spreading?

Mysterious explosions in Transnistria raise fears that the Ukraine conflict may spread to Moldova.

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Why India's oil purchases from Russia are growing

Imports of cheaper Russian oil by India are rising, despite calls for Delhi to help isolate Russia economically.

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How Americans Can Sponsor Ukrainian Refugees

By Chris Cameron from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/o9pSIFZ

Blast kills Chinese nationals in Pakistani city

Three Chinese nationals and their driver were killed in an explosion which is being investigated.

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Biden pardons black ex-Secret Service agent and two others

In his first grants of clemency, the US president pardons three people and commutes 75 sentences.

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Iran arrests man after brown bear is beaten to death

The endangered animal suffered fatal injuries after being beaten and restrained with a tractor.

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Nato expansion: Finland and Sweden set to announce plans to join bloc

The US and UK will reportedly provide security support to the nations during the application process.

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Bishop Evans: Guard missing after trying to save drowning migrants

Bishop Evans jumped into the Rio Grande on the US-Mexico border when he saw two people in distress.

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France election: Marine Le Pen concedes election but still counts a win

She did not become president - yet this result still counts as a win for her and the far right.

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What We Know About the DeSantis-Disney Rift

By Giulia Heyward from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/hlyP1G5

Covid Outbreak in Beijing Prompts Panic Buying and Lockdown Fears

By Keith Bradsher and Chris Buckley from NYT World https://ift.tt/j6NSXMK

Review: Broadway’s First ‘Funny Girl’ Revival Shows Why It Took So Long

By Jesse Green from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/u8hNzYj

Ukraine war: US wants to see a weakened Russia

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he hoped to see the Russian military depleted in Ukraine.

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Brazil carnival: 'Bolsonaro' dancer turned into crocodile

Brazil's famous Carnival returned this year for the first time since the Covid pandemic.

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Macron defeats Le Pen and vows to unite divided France

He triumphs over far-right rival Marine Le Pen, becoming the first president to win re-election in 20 years.

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Filing Provides New Details on Trump White House Planning for Jan. 6

By Luke Broadwater and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jZOvoYr

France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron

After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all."

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Coach’s Prayers Prompt Supreme Court Test of Religious Freedom

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

Shanghai: Green fences baffle locked down residents

Two-metre barriers have appeared all over the city as officials battle to contain a Covid outbreak.

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Ukraine war: Celebrating Easter in the trenches outside Kyiv

Russian forces have moved away from Ukraine's capital, but those defending the city remain.

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Charges Dropped Against Tennessee Woman Who Was Jailed Over Voter Fraud

By Sophie Kasakove and Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vNWGXMy

Puducherry prison uses dance therapy to rehabilitate inmates

A prison in India's Puducherry is using dance therapy to help convicts deal with stress.

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Shanghai: Censors try to block video about lockdown conditions

The video features people pleading for help over a lack of food and medicine in the city's strict lockdown.

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Jeffrey Epstein, a Rare Cello and an Enduring Mystery

By James B. Stewart from NYT Business https://ift.tt/1anQmKl

Japan: Tourist boat reported missing off coast

Coast guards are searching for the 26 people on board after the vessel sent out a distress signal.

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Mariupol steelworks: Video appears to show children in Azovstal bunker

Ukrainian fighters post a video showing women and children purportedly hiding under a steel plant.

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Video appears to show children in Mariupol steel works bunker

A video released by Ukraine's Azov regiment appears to show children sheltering inside a steel plant.

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Kenya's Mwai Kibaki: The hope and disappointment

Ex-Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is remembered for ending the stranglehold of the former ruling party.

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C.D.C. Issues Alert Over Cluster of Hepatitis Cases in Children

By Emily Anthes from NYT Health https://ift.tt/VXcNk0M

Ukraine war: Russia 'plans to seize southern Ukraine'

A senior general says the aim is to open a route into a separatist region of Moldova, Transnistria.

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Mwai Kibaki: Kenya's first opposition president dies aged 90

Mwai Kibaki ended 40 years of one-party rule but his 2007 re-election sparked nationwide violence.

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Imran Khan: Inside the huge rally in Lahore for Pakistan's ousted PM

The former prime minister's narrative of a US-led conspiracy to oust him is resonating with his supporters.

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Ukraine war: The Russia I knew no longer exists - Steve Rosenberg

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg takes in the sites of Moscow apparently distorted by the war against Ukraine.

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Jerusalem holy site clashes fuel fears of return to war

Tensions are high following several days of violence in and around the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

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Checking Out: Trump Hotel Sale Will End an Era

By Eric Lipton from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/TWM5y76

Afghanistan: Dozens dead and injured in four blasts

The Islamic State group said it was behind one of the attacks on a mosque which killed 31.

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‘I’ve Had It With This Guy’: G.O.P. Leaders Privately Blasted Trump After Jan. 6

By Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/TYDSI8u

Rudy Giuliani revealed on The Masked Singer TV show

The appearance of Donald Trump's former lawyer prompted one of the show's judges to walk off.

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Scientists Find No Benefit to Time-Restricted Eating

By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/zg7NB1E

Haiti: Small plane crashes on to main road killing six

The pilot is among those who died when the aircraft came down in Haiti, injuring people on the ground.

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Sophie Wilmes: Belgian foreign minister resigns to care for sick husband

Sophie Wilmes will temporarily resign to care for her husband who has been diagnosed with brain cancer.

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French election: Macron and Le Pen to clash in TV presidential debate

Four days before the vote, far-right leader Marine Le Pen is behind Emmanuel Macron in the polls.

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Alec Baldwin: Rust film producers fined over fatal shooting on set

A report criticises the makers of a film whose cinematographer was accidentally shot by Alec Baldwin.

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Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of California High School Student

By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fFi6z3G

Germany to stop Russian oil imports by end of this year

Germany currently gets a quarter of its oil and 40% of its gas from Russia

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High Winds Are Expected to Drive Fast-Moving Wildfire in Arizona

By Mike Ives from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/P6NU8zF

Russian oligarch lambasts country's 'massacre'

Businessman Oleg Tinkov is one of the most high profile Russians to publicly condemn the war.

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Hot air balloon makes emergency landing onto Melbourne rooftops

A man on board filmed as the balloon bounced over roofs and trees during an emergency landing.

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‘Mummified’ Body Is Identified as Man Missing Since 2020

By Johnny Diaz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NgpdHqZ

Ukraine war: Mariupol faces final ultimatum as hundreds shelter in steel mill

Thousands of people are still trapped across the city, as Kyiv hopes to send evacuation buses.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv's allies pledge more weapons to help win war

Leaders pledge to send more artillery and other weapons as Russia launches a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine.

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Johnny Depp to testify at defamation trial

The actor will take the stand in his lawsuit against his former wife, actor Amber Heard.

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Here’s how U.S. airlines are changing their mask rules.

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Trump Allies Continue Legal Drive to Erase His Loss, Stoking Election Doubts

By Maggie Haberman, Alexandra Berzon and Michael S. Schmidt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Xn3pslg

Supreme Court Rules Against Air Force Officer Who Refused Vaccine

By Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/UK6vQsu

Mexico's Maya train: Work halted over cave concerns

The project to build a railroad in the Yucatán Peninsula could harm underground caves, a judge rules.

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Ukraine war: Prince Harry hails 'extraordinary' Ukraine Invictus team

Prince Harry voices his support for Ukraine and applauded their attendance at the Invictus Games.

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Storm Expected to Bring Heavy, Wet Snow to Northeast

By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/hnQJ0mq

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Beleaguered Sri Lanka leader appoints new cabinet

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa defies protesters' call for him to quit over a ruinous economic crisis.

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A Biden Blood Bath?

By Charles M. Blow from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/pFYXBRg

Guarapuava: Shoot-out as Brazil robbers target security firm

In the latest large-scale robbery attempt, a gang used locals as human shields and set vans alight.

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Jury Awards $450,000 to Man Fired Over Unwanted Office Birthday Party

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0Ob4G1R

Unrest in Sweden over planned Quran burnings

There is ongoing unrest over a far-right group which burned a copy of the Quran, and planned to do so again.

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Tanzania’s First Female President Wants to Bring Her Nation in From the Cold

By Abdi Latif Dahir from NYT World https://ift.tt/ikhx3g2

Ukraine war: Trucks stuck at Poland-Belarus border as EU sanctions deadline passes

An 80km queue formed on the Polish border ahead of a deadline for Russian trucks to leave the EU.

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North Korea tests new weapon 'to improve tactical nukes'

Kim Jong-un clapped as he watched the launch - a new indication of his intention to resume nuclear tests.

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Johnson to visit India in bid to boost defence ties

The prime minister will meet his Indian counterpart after previous visits were postponed due to Covid.

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South Africa flooding: 'I had thought my house was safe'

Torrential floods have killed nearly 400 people in South Africa, with more rain forecast.

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Prized Russian Ship Was Hit by Missiles, U.S. Officials Say

By Julian E. Barnes and James Glanz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/QHbsF8B

Patrick Lyoya: Could rethink of US police traffic stops save lives?

The death of a black man in Michigan after a traffic stop raises questions about police use of force.

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The Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dead

By Katie Van Syckle from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/zM2m51I

War Brings New Iron Curtain Down on Russia’s Storied Ballet Stages

By Alex Marshall from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/0hG3RCc

Ukraine war: Russia bans Boris Johnson from country over Ukraine war

Boris Johnson and other senior ministers are barred over the UK's "hostile" stance on the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine conflict: Save energy and annoy Putin, Germans told

The vice-chancellor says they should use bikes and lower the thermostat to use less Russian gas.

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Durban floods: Is it a consequence of climate change?

KwaZulu-Natal province has seen some serious flooding, but there isn't one clear explanation.

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Ukrainians Face New Hurdle at U.S. Border: No Dogs

By Miriam Jordan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/u24DaLz

Hubble Telescope Zooms In on the Biggest Comet Ever Spotted

By Robin George Andrews from NYT Science https://ift.tt/9hg8rAG

Behind the scenes in Zelensky's modern HQ

Clive Myrie visits the heavily fortified Situation Room - the HQ of the resistance against Russia's invasion.

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Brain cancer DNA research hopes to speed up diagnosis

More than 200 brain tumour patients are taking part in research hoping to yield new personalised treatments.

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What ‘Severance’ Gets Right About Infantilizing Office Perks

By Elizabeth Spiers from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/I6Ftbsj

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt: Bollywood toasts star couple on wedding

Excitement grips the Indian film industry as the superstars tie the knot in a low-key ceremony.

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Zelensky: Countries buying Russian oil are earning money in other people's blood

Ukraine's president says countries buying Russian oil are "making money out of blood".

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Durban flood survivors: South Africans homeless, hurt and heartbroken

"We're traumatised, we can't even eat," one South African woman says after her house was destroyed.

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Elon Musk makes offer to buy Twitter

The boss of Tesla claims he wants to unlock the social media platform's "extraordinary potential".

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Germany kidnap plot: Gang planned to overthrow democracy

A gang with links to far-right and anti-Covid groups wanted to overthrow democracy, say prosecutors.

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Why Experts Can’t Seem to Agree on Boosters

By Markham Heid from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/RB96jZm

Palestinian deaths mount as tensions with Israel spiral

Five are killed in 24 hours as Israel carries out sweeps in the West Bank after deadly attacks.

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Fantastic Beasts 3: Gay dialogue removed from film for Chinese audiences

Warner Bros agreed to the request for changes but have said the "spirit of the film remains".

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Drone footage shows damage in Mariupol

Footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows the extent of damage caused in the city.

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Ukraine War Pushes Germans to Change. They Are Wavering.

By Katrin Bennhold and Steven Erlanger from NYT World https://ift.tt/bOk8e2z

BBC reporter: Scale of destruction in Borodyanka, in Kyiv region is extraordinary

Anna Foster is in Borodyanka showing the scale of damage left behind in the Kyiv region.

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Australia's koalas: Freeze sperm to save species, say researchers

Bushfires have killed many thousands of the marsupials, who are threatened with extinction.

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Psilocybin Spurs Brain Activity in Patients With Depression, Small Study Shows

By Andrew Jacobs from NYT Health https://ift.tt/fZ4RPV2

Ukraine war: Putin says Russian invasion will achieve 'noble' aims

Speaking at a Russian space centre, Mr Putin claimed his invasion aimed to help people in the Donbas.

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Kinahan Cartel: US sanctions cartel leader with links to Tyson Fury

US officials said Daniel Kinahan, who worked as an advisor to boxer Tyson Fury, leads one of Europe's top drug gangs.

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Marine Le Pen says she opposes sanctions on Russian gas

The French presidential candidate says she is in favour of sanctions on Russia - except for energy.

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El Salvador: Whip-wielding demons kick off Easter week

Men dress up as demons and playfully whip locals "to cleanse them of their sins" in Texistepeque.

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Ayman Hadhoud: Questions over Egyptian economist's mysterious death

Official accounts as to what happened to Ayman Hadhoud differ, with his family seeking the truth.

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‘This Was Trump Pulling a Putin’

By Robert Draper from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/PolCkJ7

Somalia drought could kill 350,000 children - experts

In what experts call Somalia's worst drought in a decade, children are facing severe malnutrition.

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NZ rugby players report body shaming and favouritism

New Zealand players have reported culturally insensitive comments and alleged "favouritism", "ghosting" and "body shaming" from coaches.

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López Obrador wins Mexico recall vote amid low turnout

Fewer than 20% of voters cast their ballots in the referendum, which the president himself called.

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French elections: Macron and Le Pen to fight for presidency

Emmanuel Macron wins the first round but the run-off against Marine Le Pen is set to be far closer.

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French election: Macron pledges to create united France

Emmanuel Macron says he will unite "all the different convictions and beliefs" if re-elected.

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Spanish police seize huge haul of illegal stuffed animals

The Guardia Civil found more than 1,000 specimens including extinct and endangered species.

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Jan. 6 Panel Has Evidence for Criminal Referral of Trump, but Splits on Sending

By Michael S. Schmidt and Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/P06CQdr

Ukraine war: The foreign fighters supporting the Ukrainian army

A former British Army soldier is among the international volunteers supporting the Ukrainian war effort.

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Australian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc wins in Melbourne as title rival Max Verstappen retires

Charles Leclerc takes a dominant victory in the Australian Grand Prix to move into a commanding position in the World Championship.

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Woman in Texas Charged With Murder in Connection With ‘Self-Induced Abortion’

By Sophie Kasakove from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/myauzgJ

Ronaldo: Police investigating after Manchester United forward appears to break fan's phone

Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged assault after Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to break a fan's phone.

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Spurred by Putin, Russians Turn on One Another Over the War

By Anton Troianovski from NYT World https://ift.tt/BtQdaK7

War in Ukraine: Watch BBC interview with Ukrainian PM

In a BBC exclusive, Denys Shmyhal accuses Russia of committing genocide in Ukraine.

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Trump Officials Failed to Provide Accounting of Foreign Gifts

By Michael S. Schmidt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VDCsueb

France election: Voters prepare to cast ballot in presidential poll

Campaigning has ended ahead of the first round of voting which takes place on Sunday.

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Fiona Hill on Whether Ukraine Can Win — and What Happens if Russia Loses

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Former U.S.C. Coach in Varsity Blues Scandal Is Found Guilty

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

Ukraine crisis: Burnt-out cars and debris at Kramatorsk station

Burnt-out cars and abandoned belongings at Kramatorsk railway station in eastern Ukraine.

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Ukraine: Six weeks of devastation and defiance as world grapples with the crisis

In his final despatch, Jeremy Bowen takes stock of the war and its significance for the world.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls the Police on Jimmy Kimmel

By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/7OnbuNB

Kramatorsk: At least 1,000 at railway station when rockets hit - witness

An aid worker says Kramatorsk station was crowded with evacuees at the time of the blasts.

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'Mariupol is a graveyard': Evacuees recount terror of Russian assault

Survivors from the besieged city say they wondered at times if the rest of Ukraine had fallen.

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Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Only God can help us now

Millions are having to endure daily power cuts and queue for hours to get basics like cooking gas and diesel.

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The Ghana village where deaf couples were outlawed

The Ghanaian village of Adamorobe is unique in that 3% of its total population is deaf.

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Meet DALL-E, the A.I. That Draws Anything at Your Command

By Cade Metz from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/VdnyPQL

War in Ukraine: Families fleeing Mariupol

Families have left their homes in war-torn Mariupol for safety in Zaporizhzhia, eastern Ukraine.

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Klitschko: 'I saw tortured and executed civilians in Bucha'

Former world champion boxer, Wladimir Klitschko, tells 5 Live Breakfast about seeing the bodies of civilians in Bucha after Russian forces withdrew.

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Ukraine War: 'Russian soldiers held us as human shields'

Villagers say 150 people were rounded up to protect Russians as the Ukrainian forces advanced.

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Video appears to show killing of captive Russian soldier

A video has emerged which purports to show Ukrainian forces shooting a captive Russian soldier.

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Nato: Ukraine asks for 'weapons, weapons, weapons'

Kyiv's foreign minister renews the plea as Nato meets to discuss military aid for Ukraine.

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Yemen president hands power to council in major shake-up

Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi tells a new leadership council to negotiate a peace deal with the Houthis.

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Khashoggi: Anger as Turkish court halts murder trial

The fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi, killed in the Saudi consulate, says she will fight on "for justice".

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Bobby Rydell, Teenage Idol With Enduring Appeal, Dies at 79

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Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case and hits out at 'baseless' claims

After the High Court judgement, the singer says such "baseless" claims "are way too common now".

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War in Ukraine: Giving Russia money for energy is 'blood money' - Ukraine PM

Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal calls for countries to stop buying Russian for oil and gas.

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‘I-65 Killer’ Who Terrorized Motel Clerks in the 1980s Is Identified

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Putin's ultranationalist ally and clown Zhirinovsky dies at 75

Vladimir Zhirinovsky has died in hospital, after a career built on fiery remarks and absurd antics.

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Ke Huy Quan: From Short Round to Romantic Lead in Just Four Long Decades

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New York Judge Dies by Suicide After Authorities Search His Home

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