Thursday, 30 June 2022

Fauci says he believes Paxlovid kept him out of the hospital, even though he tested positive again.


By Sheryl Gay Stolberg from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aCrSY2Q

Calais migrant crisis: 15 arrested over Channel tragedy

The deaths of 27 people in November was one of the deadliest incidents in the English Channel.

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Survivors confront R. Kelly in court: 'You destroyed so many lives'

Several of the disgraced singer's victims address him directly in court during his sentencing.

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Patrice Lumumba: DR Congo buries tooth of independence hero

The tooth is all that remains of the murdered independence leader whose body was dissolved in acid.

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President Xi in Hong Kong for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since the former British colony was returned to Beijing's rule.

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Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to "modern values".

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Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Bruce's Beach returned to family nearly a century after seizure

A prime beachfront space in Manhattan Beach is given back to its black owners after its 1924 seizure.

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Trump Aides Watch Testimony and Brace for Damage


By Michael C. Bender and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kMR1oZS

Paris attacks trial: Verdicts due for 20 accused of mass murder

The biggest trial in modern French history readies verdicts for 20 accused over the 2015 atrocity.

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Fossils: Cave woman one million years older than thought

New research complicates our current understanding of where humans came from.

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Cassidy Hutchinson Stuns With Testimony About Trump on Jan. 6


By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/43JydIj

Ukraine war: CCTV shows missile striking shopping mall in Kremenchuk

Ukraine's President Zelensky releases footage of missile strike, which killed at least 20 people.

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Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Walgreens abandons Boots sale after market turmoil

The owner of the UK pharmacy chain says no buyer was able to make an adequate offer.

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Maastricht Tefaf raid: Bizarre daylight attack targets art fair

Two suspects are arrested after a gang smashes display cases at a major European fair in Maastricht.

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Kremenchuk strike: 'I didn't think they would hit a mall - it's a safe place'

A Russian missile hit a busy mall in Ukraine. The BBC spoke to some of those who were inside.

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Jan. 6 Panel to Hear From Meadows Aide on ‘Recently Obtained Evidence’


By Luke Broadwater and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/FoHqg6P

Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Nazi camp guard, 101, given five years for aiding murder

The oldest Nazi criminal ever to stand trial in Germany, he had always denied being a camp guard.

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Monday, 27 June 2022

Nato plans huge upgrade in rapid reaction force

Jens Stoltenberg said the increase followed a direct threat from Russia to European security.

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Sofia Sapega: Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student appeals for pardon

Sofia Sapega's plea comes a year after she was detained by the KGB on a diverted flight in Minsk.

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Ecuador promises fuel price cuts amid protests

President Lasso makes a concession during a protest respite, but no deal has been reached.

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'Show them our pecs' - G7 leaders mock Putin

At the first meeting of the summit, the Russian leader's so-called macho image is made fun of.

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Sunday, 26 June 2022

How to Discipline a Rogue Supreme Court


By Jamelle Bouie from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/nABCIN1

Roe v Wade: US firms pledge to pay staff travel expenses for abortions

Disney, JP Morgan and Meta are among the companies to confirm such policies after the Roe v Wade ruling.

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Roe v Wade reaction: Chaos at abortion protest in South Carolina

In South Carolina, six people are arrested at an event full of pro-choice and anti-abortion activists.

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Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines

All but two of 165 people who were aboard a blazing ferry are rescued in the central Philippines.

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Ukraine war: Helping families find missing loved ones

A Red Cross call centre is reuniting Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war with their loved ones.

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Decades Ago, Alito Laid Out Methodical Strategy to Eventually Overrule Roe


By Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9162Wn8

Saturday, 25 June 2022

G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria.

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Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says

The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew.

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Frozen baby mammoth discovered in Yukon excites Canada

A whole baby woolly mammoth is dug up at a Yukon gold mine - a first for North America.

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Joe Biden signs into law landmark gun control bill

The most significant changes in US gun safety rules in decades follows a series of mass shootings.

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Here’s what the justices in the majority opinion said about Roe during their confirmation hearings.


By Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/UQKskho

Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors

Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis.

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June 24, 2022: The Day Chief Justice Roberts Lost His Court


By Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/96LumIP

Friday, 24 June 2022

Psychosis, Addiction, Chronic Vomiting: As Weed Becomes More Potent, Teens Are Getting Sick


By Christina Caron from NYT Well https://ift.tt/4gfykFE

Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights

Millions of women lose the legal right to abortion after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade.

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After Decades of Searching, 1898 Film of New Orleans Mardi Gras Is Found


By Alex Traub from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/jcl3Jse

Shireen Abu Aqla: UN says an Israeli shot killed Al Jazeera journalist

It is the first UN probe into the death of Shireen Abu Aqla, shot during an Israeli operation in May.

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This Teen Already Broke Some of Usain Bolt’s Records. He’s Getting Faster.


By Jeré Longman from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/nLVaOqW

Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details

A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a night out.

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Thursday, 23 June 2022

Nigerian politician and wife charged with child organ-harvesting plot

Ike Ekweremadu and Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu will appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court later.

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She Fainted During the World Championships. Her Coach Came to the Rescue.


By Andrew Das from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/VRPTs8x

Afghanistan quake: Gyan clinic with five beds for 500 injured patients

A worker at the only health clinic in Gyan in Paktika province, tells the BBC how they were overwhelmed.

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The arrival of Western weapons begins to reshape the battle off Ukraine’s coast.


By Valerie Hopkins and Marc Santora from NYT World https://ift.tt/C3MDtxI

Ukraine war: Russia aiming to 'destroy' Donbas, Zelensky says

An advisor to Mr Zelensky says the battle for two key Donbas cities has reached a 'fearsome climax'.

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar ex-leader sent to solitary confinement

Myanmar's deposed pro-democracy leader, who is 77, was arrested after a military coup last year.

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Germany takes step closer to gas rationing

The country triggers the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after a drop in Russian supplies.

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Wednesday, 22 June 2022

President Biden urges petrol tax 'holiday' as fuel prices bite

Analysts say suspending the tax would do little to lower costs for people at the pump.

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Client jailed for sexually assaulting Alibaba worker

The woman was assaulted after being made to drink on a work trip, and then fired after going public.

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Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK

UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force.

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Katie Britt leveraged her Alabama connections and political savvy to trounce Mo Brooks.


By Jazmine Ulloa and Blake Hounshell from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3LhfoWJ

White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration.

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Katie Britt Wins in Alabama as Trump Suffers More Losses in Georgia


By Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/MBy7bJh

Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohammed want to repair ties damaged by Jamal Khashoggi's killing.

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Tuesday, 21 June 2022

South Korea successfully launches its first satellites into space

The country's first launch failed to put a dummy satellite into orbit in October 2021.

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After a Pivotal Period in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Predict the War’s Path


By Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/QHq5ZuN

Kaliningrad: Russia warns Lithuania of consequences over rail transit blockade

Lithuania banned the transit of certain goods to Russia's Kaliningrad region over EU sanctions.

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Uvalde shooting: Photos show armed police waiting in school hallway

Armed officers waited at the school for 58 minutes as a gunman was shooting pupils, reports say.

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Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador.

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Tangshan: Chinese police deputy dismissed over attack on female diners

The police were criticised for their handling of a case which has shocked people in China.

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Monday, 20 June 2022

Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested over alleged sexual assault

The Crash filmmaker is arrested in Italy and denies the allegations according to local agencies.

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Sunday, 19 June 2022

Fifa study of Euros & Afcon finds half of all players abused online; Saka & Rashford most targeted

World governing body Fifa teams up with players' union Fifpro to identify people who target players with abusive social media posts.

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Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM

The UK government has published plans to get rid of parts of the post-Brexit deal it agreed with the EU.

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A Filmmaker Imagines a Japan Where the Elderly Volunteer to Die


By Motoko Rich from NYT World https://ift.tt/xdVc769

US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round

Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club.

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Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell.

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Saturday, 18 June 2022

In pictures: Europe swelters in blistering June heat

Temperatures soar as scientists warn heatwaves are striking earlier in the year due to climate change.

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Ukraine war: Tayra, medic who filmed Mariupol horror, freed from Russian captivity

A paramedic captured by Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine is freed after three months.

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President Biden falls off bike after ride in Delaware

The US leader took a tumble after a cycle ride in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, but said he was not hurt.

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The Coin That Could Wreck Crypto


By David Yaffe-Bellany from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/LXUSIPT

Ukraine deserve to host Eurovision - Boris Johnson

Ukraine should be given the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, the UK prime minister has said.

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Eurovision: Ukraine deserves to host 2023 contest, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the contest should go ahead in Ukraine, even as organisers fear it will be unsafe.

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Friday, 17 June 2022

We're not ashamed of showing who we are - Lavrov

Russia's foreign minister speaks exclusively to the BBC's Steve Rosenberg about the war in Ukraine.

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For Mike Pence, Jan. 6 Began Like Many Days. It Ended Like No Other.


By Annie Karni and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pP8LeRt

Covid infections up after Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The latest UK figures cover the long weekend of partying and suggest one in 45 has Covid.

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Nigeria's Owo church massacre: Who are the victims?

Remembering some of the 40 people killed in an attack on a church which shocked Nigeria.

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WTO agrees deals on Covid vaccines and overfishing

The World Trade Organization announces a raft of agreements after five days of negotiations.

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Thursday, 16 June 2022

Tom Hanks shouts at fans after causing wife to trip

The actor was filmed becoming angry after his wife tripped as they left a New York restaurant.

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Ukraine war: Moroccan's death sentence being ignored, sister says

Brahim Saaudun and two Britons were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.

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Beyoncé announces her first album in six years, Renaissance

The star's seventh album will be called Renaissance, and fans only have to wait one month to hear it.

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Australian man uses forklift to trap would-be thief in car

Footage from Australia shows the woman stuck in a car suspended above the ground before she is arrested.

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US-led coalition capture senior IS leader in north Syria raid

Troops were dropped by helicopters and left minutes later with the man, reports say.

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Emma Thompson and the Challenge of Baring All Onscreen at 63


By Nicole Sperling from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/OCxTA6I

Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

A London magistrate tells the Oscar-winning actor he will appear at a Crown Court next month.

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Wednesday, 15 June 2022

James Patterson: US author sorry for saying white writers face racism

The best-selling US author apologises for saying older white writers face a form of racism.

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Hot coal walk leaves 25 injured in Switzerland

The group suffered burns after walking over a bed of coals as part of a team building exercise.

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Boy rescued after 100 hours trapped underground in a well

A 10-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after falling 18m down an open well in India.

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‘The Music Has Stopped’: Crypto Firms Quake as Prices Fall


By David Yaffe-Bellany and Erin Griffith from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/87kh3LO

Ukrainian widow: My baby and I were kidnapped

Viktoria and her surviving child have been waiting for nearly 50 days to get a UK visa.

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Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Yemen tanker: UN crowdfunding to prevent catastrophic oil spill

It is in a race against time to prevent the breakup of a decaying tanker abandoned in the Red Sea.

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Watch: Hong Kong's iconic floating restaurant towed away

The 76m (250ft) Jumbo Floating Restaurant has appeared in both Cantonese and Hollywood films.

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Why Your Preferred Tampons May Be Hard to Find


By Catherine Pearson from NYT Well https://ift.tt/ROVkc4L

Haze Fan: China releases Bloomberg journalist on bail

Haze Fan of Bloomberg news was held 18 months ago and accused of threatening China's security.

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Taiwan: Are the US and China heading to war over the island?

The two superpowers have escalated their rhetoric in recent weeks - is a conflict on the horizon?

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London Police Charge Kevin Spacey With Sexual Assault


By Alex Marshall from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/nOIaeSb

French burkini ban challenged by Grenoble in top court

The ban on the full-body swimsuits in public swimming pools is contested by Grenoble city council.

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Monday, 13 June 2022

Manchester bombing survivor climbs to Mount Kilimanjaro summit

Martin Hibbert was paralysed from the waist down during a bomb attack at Manchester Arena in 2017.

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Tony Award Winners 2022: Complete List


By Rachel Sherman from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/RU9G5Li

Four Siberian tiger cubs born in China

There are less than 1,000 siberian tigers living in the wild.

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: 'A tragedy foretold'

Indigenous community in the Javari Valley say they feel abandoned by Brazilian authorities.

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Indian officials demolish houses of Muslims after protests

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have demolished the houses of several Muslims they allege are linked to recent protests that turned violent.

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Poland Shows the Risks for Women When Abortion Is Banned


By Katrin Bennhold and Monika Pronczuk from NYT World https://ift.tt/sPzNXIu

Sunday, 12 June 2022

Rebel Wilson: Paper denies outing actress amid storm of criticism

The Sydney Morning Herald says it "simply asked questions" after being accused of outing the actress.

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Covid: Dozens of Covid cases linked to Beijing bar

Mass testing is taking place after more than 160 cases are linked to a bar in the capital.

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Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca

The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents.

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Woman Gets 5-Year Ban From Grand Teton for False Report on Missing Hiker


By Amanda Holpuch from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YpIxWD8

Have a look inside Russia's new 'Tasty' McDonald's replacement

The new Russian brand is called "Vkusno i Tochka", which translates to "Tasty and that's it".

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Abuja to Kaduna train attack: Gunmen free 11 hostages

Their release comes as President Buhari expresses his "daily grief" over Nigeria's security crisis.

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If You Must Point Fingers on Inflation, Here’s Where to Point Them


By Christopher Leonard from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/7X8xtLq

Russia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute

The fast food outlets are rebranded as "Tasty and that's it" after the burger giant pulled out.

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Saturday, 11 June 2022

Qatar World Cup 2022: German ex-football star says host's treatment of gay people is unacceptable

Oliver Bierhoff says the World Cup host's treatment of gay people is "absolutely unacceptable".

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Jan. 6 Panel Puts Focus on Cabinet Discussions About Removing Trump


By Maggie Haberman and Michael S. Schmidt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cmDO9of

China: Footage of women attacked in restaurant sparks outrage

There is widespread anger in China after footage went viral of an attack on a group of women.

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Aukus: Australia to pay €555m settlement to French firm

The €555m settlement draws a line under a row that threatened to torpedo EU-Australia trade talks.

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Days before his South Carolina primary, a G.O.P. congressman who voted to impeach Trump stands by his vote.


By Maya King from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ubT9hd6

Polish hammer throwing champ fights off car thief

Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk says she will have surgery on an injury sustained while apprehending a thief who broke into her car.

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Friday, 10 June 2022

Neighbours cast say farewell on TV soap's last day of filming

Stars of the long-running Australian show say the final day of filming is "incredibly emotional".

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January 6 hearing: Five key moments from the US Capitol riot hearing

A Republican slams Trump, police describe chaos and the ex-president's daughter doubts his fraud claim.

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Bolsonaro: Closer US-Brazil ties unlikely after 'Trump of the Tropics' meets Biden

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, has questioned the validity of the US leader's victory.

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Border rapist trial starts in France for 56 attacks

Dino Scala is accused of a 30-year series of rapes and sexual assaults.

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Jared and Ivanka, Without the Power or the Masks


By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/eWshR6Q

Thursday, 9 June 2022

Eurozone interest rates set to rise for first time in 11 years

The European Central Bank will increase rates in July as it tries to control soaring inflation.

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Aamir Liaquat Hussain: Pakistan's shock televangelist dies at 50

Aamir Liaquat Hussain was an outspoken, divisive anchor whose shows featured flashy prizes and abuse.

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Dom Phillips: Brazil steps up search for missing journalist

Journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira disappeared on Sunday in the Amazon.

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Only one House Republican who voted for a Jan. 6 inquiry has lost a primary so far.


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

Berlin crash: Attack on capital's streets was ‘cruel rampage’ – Scholz

Berlin's mayor says the suspect, who is in police custody, is "severely mentally impaired".

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Wednesday, 8 June 2022

Bola Tinubu: Lagos APC 'godfather' sets sights on Nigeria conquest

Bola Tinubu, 70, will lead Nigeria's ruling APC into presidential elections next February.

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Matthew McConaughey Meets Biden and Pleads for an End to Gun Violence


By Jim Tankersley from NYT Business https://ift.tt/iRBNhrT

Todd and Julie Chrisley, Self-Made Moguls on Reality TV, Are Convicted of Fraud


By Alex Traub from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/SU1ivVj

Paris woman condemns police for friend's fatal shooting

A young woman speaks out after her friend becomes the latest person to die in a police road check.

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Belgian royals in DR Congo: King Phillipe returns looted mask

It is the first of 84,000 colonial objects Belgian authorities have agreed to give back.

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Voters in San Francisco topple the city’s progressive district attorney, Chesa Boudin.


By Thomas Fuller from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/r9wPkcD

Berlin: One dead and others hurt as car drives into pedestrians

Police say it is unclear whether the incident was an accident or a deliberate attack.

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Tuesday, 7 June 2022

Apple announces buy now, pay later, among iOS 16 plans

The tech giant is introducing the controversial service as part of its iOS 16 update.

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A Conservative Quits Georgetown’s Law School Amid Free Speech Fight


By Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/O3gITsj

Li Jiaqi: China Lipstick King sparks Tiananmen questions

Livestreamer Li Jiaqi is yet to reappear after an apparent reference to the massacre on his show.

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KFC Australia forced to swap lettuce for cabbage

It comes as Australian shoppers have been hit with soaring prices for some fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Tiger King's Doc Antle charged with money laundering

Bhagavan "Doc" Antle has been charged with laundering more than half a million dollars.

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Monday, 6 June 2022

How a New York County Used the State’s ‘Red Flag’ Law to Seize 160 Guns


By Andy Newman, Benjamin Weiser and Ashley Southall from NYT New York https://ift.tt/6x9BSAR

Bangladesh officials say fire exacerbated by mislabelled chemicals

Officials say hydrogen peroxide containers were mislabelled, exacerbating a blaze that killed dozens.

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British geologist jailed in Iraq after taking artefacts

Jim Fitton, 66, charged with taking 12 stones and broken pottery, is sentenced to 15 years.

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Sunday, 5 June 2022

Nigeria violence: Gunmen attack Catholic church killing worshippers in Ondo state

The armed men entered the church in south-west Nigeria during a service and killed several people.

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At Least 3 Killed and 11 Injured in Shooting in Downtown Philadelphia


By Tiffany May from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5VFiZbX

Mongols Motorcycle Club Says Its Leader Was an Informant


By Serge F. Kovaleski from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/w43Snic

A Cancer Trial’s Unexpected Result: Remission in Every Patient


By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Dl2iWmK

As Battles Rage, Ukraine Rejects Macron Plea Not to ‘Humiliate’ Russia


By Andrew E. Kramer and Jason Horowitz from NYT World https://ift.tt/dNYmELx

Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches.

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Dispatcher Fired Over Mishandling 911 Call During Buffalo Shooting


By Amanda Holpuch from NYT New York https://ift.tt/b4MGSU7

Saturday, 4 June 2022

Ukraine anger as Macron says 'Don't humiliate Russia'

The French leader wants to give Vladimir Putin an "exit ramp", but Ukraine rejects that stance.

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Tiananmen: Arrests reported in Hong Kong on anniversary of massacre

China has effectively banned the city's annual vigil commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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Russian man accused of Alexander Litvinenko killing dies of Covid-19

Dmitry Kovtun, one of two men the UK says were behind the poisoning, has died in Russia of Covid.

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How Greg Abbott and Under 4 Percent of Texans Are Ruining the State for the Rest of Us


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Iran's Khamenei accuses 'enemy' of stirring up protests

His comments come after several weeks of demonstrations in cities over the rising cost of basic foods.

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Cuba floods: At least two dead as heavy rain hits island

Havana residents knee-deep in water as the aftermath of Hurricane Agatha hits the Cuban capital.

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Friday, 3 June 2022

Osinachi Nwachuwku: Husband denies killing Nigeria gospel star

Osinachi Nwachuwku's death in April sparked outrage amid reports she was a victim of domestic abuse.

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‘Enough, Enough’: Biden Calls On Lawmakers to Pass Gun Legislation


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Lagos okadas: Nigeria crushes 2,000 motorcycle taxis

More than 2,000 bikes are being destroyed after a Nigerian man was killed in a row over fares.

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My Family Got Covid. So Why Did We Test Negative?


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Real Madrid ask France for Stade de France answers

Real Madrid have asked for answers into the "series of unfortunate events" at the Champions League final against Liverpool in Paris.

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Pakistani Taliban militants announce indefinite ceasefire with Islamabad

The ceasefire comes after negotiations in Kabul brokered by the Afghan Taliban government.

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Thursday, 2 June 2022

Canada says China 'buzzing' military flights in Asia

Canada called the incidents unprofessional and potentially hazardous to aircrew in the Pacific.

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Brazilian state hit by floods fears more rain

The number of people killed in flooding in Pernambuco state reaches 120 and more rain is forecast.

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Kim Kardashian’s New Skin Care Line Is Not for Quitters


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Elon Musk declares end to remote working at Tesla

Staff unwilling to abide by new rules can "pretend to work somewhere else", says boss.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: Arthur Fraser accuses South Africa president of kidnapping and bribery

President Cyril Ramaphosa says claims he acted illegally over an alleged burglary have no basis.

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Depp-Heard trial: Why Johnny Depp lost in the UK but won in the US

Experts say key factors included having a jury trial and his lawyers using a specific legal tactic.

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Turkey wants to be called TĂĽrkiye in rebranding move

The country wants to be called TĂĽrkiye as part of a campaign launched by its president.

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Israel and Palestinians in flag furore amid ban move

The fight over whether Palestinian flags can be displayed hots up as some are publicly taken down.

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Wednesday, 1 June 2022

Ukraine war: Your questions on the conflict answered

BBC correspondents explain how things are progressing in Ukraine after almost 100 days of war.

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Ukraine war: Investigators look into alleged Russian war crimes

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, nearly 15,000 war crimes have been alleged in the country.

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California reparations: How do you prove ancestry to enslaved people?

California plans to give reparations to those who can prove they're descendants of the enslaved.

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Champions League: Macron wants 'full transparency' over chaos at final

Chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France on Saturday marred the Champions League final.

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Biden meets BTS to tackle US anti-Asian hate

The K-pop boy band went to the White House to discuss the recent rise in hate crimes.

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The Doctor Prescribed an Obesity Drug. Her Insurer Called It ‘Vanity.’


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Germans get €9-a-month travel in response to energy price rises

For the next three months, public transport costs are being cut to tackle the soaring cost of living.

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Hurricane Agatha: 11 dead and dozens missing in Mexico

Landslides and flash flooding caused by the storm have caused havoc in the coastal state of Oaxaca.

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