The company is accused of paying untaxed perks to its top executives for 15 years.
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Monday, 31 October 2022
Senate Control Hinges on Neck-and-Neck Races, Times/Siena Poll Finds
By Lisa Lerer and Ruth Igielnik from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/AucNxij
US Supreme Court to weigh end to race-based college admissions
The Supreme Court's decision could radically alter how universities manage admissions.
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The Season of Dark Academia
By Pamela Paul from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/VC9An4G
South Korea Halloween crush: Who were the victims?
The stories of some of the victims who died in Saturday's tragic Halloween crush in South Korea.
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Sunday, 30 October 2022
Is She the New Queen of Los Angeles?
By Jessica Testa from NYT Style https://ift.tt/s8UCMRz
Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses
A bridge collapses in India's Gujarat state sending hundreds plunging into a river, with at least 32 people confirmed dead.
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The Best Cities for Remote Work
By Michael Kolomatsky from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/bzcQyXr
The Way Los Angeles Is Trying to Solve Homelessness Is ‘Absolutely Insane’
By Ezra Klein from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/9Fb0tJ2
A Note About Today’s Wordle Game
By Everdeen Mason from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/oOISZ86
S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'
Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate.
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Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital
The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.
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Saturday, 29 October 2022
South Korea Halloween crush: Video shows panic as crowd surges
Halloween revellers are seen struggling in huge crowds as emergency services attend the scene.
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Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack
The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "inventing attacks".
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Dozens in cardiac arrest in Seoul's Halloween crowds
Some 50 people in Halloween crowds treated for cardiac arrest in nightlife area of South Korean capital, Seoul, officials say.
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What Are the Best Houseplants to Get You Through Winter?
By Margaret Roach from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/X3SPFaE
Guantanamo Bay: US releases oldest detainee Saif Ullah Paracha
Saif Ullah Paracha, 75, returns to Pakistan amid a US push to release uncharged detainees.
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The Philippines battered by storm Nalgea floods and landslides
The tropical storm caused flooding and landslides which have killed at least 45 people.
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Friday, 28 October 2022
Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady announce divorce
The pair confirm their separation and say they "arrived at this decision amicably".
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The crash dummy aimed at protecting women drivers
Researchers in Sweden are close to completing an industry-first average female crash test dummy.
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What to Know About the Pine-Sol Recall
By Christine Chung from NYT Business https://ift.tt/iMkh83C
Nancy Pelosi's husband 'violently assaulted' after break-in
An assailant broke into the couple's California home on Friday morning, a statement says.
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Russia ends civilian pull-out before Kherson battle
An eight-day operation ends in Kherson city as Russian officials prepare for a Ukrainian attack.
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Republicans Have No Inflation Plan
By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/QlKYs2d
Thursday, 27 October 2022
Unusually warm weather for France and Spain
Bathers enjoy water temperatures of up to 21C on the French Riviera as October ends with a mild spell.
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Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami
Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters.
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Poland demolishes Soviet-era monuments
The statues were torn down in response to a law that prohibits totalitarian regimes.
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The Young Woman Behind a Last Mystery of the Green River Killer
By Leah Worthington from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4g1duGp
China Covid: Videos emerge of rare protests in Tibet
Clips on social media show hundreds protesting in one of the most tightly-guarded places in China.
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Wednesday, 26 October 2022
Germany plans to legalise recreational cannabis
In the EU only Malta has legalised recreational cannabis, while the Dutch tolerate limited use.
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5 Takeaways From the Pennsylvania Senate Debate
By Katie Glueck and Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/t5UROTn
Turkey arrests doctors' chief for 'terror propaganda'
Sebnem Fincanci is held after calling for an inquiry into claims that the army used chemical weapons.
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Paraguay rebel: Anger as body taken into jail for farewell
The body of a Paraguayan rebel leader was taken into prison for his jailed sister to bid farewell.
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Fetterman, Showing Stroke Effects, Battles Oz in Hostile Senate Debate
By Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HwQ6r5n
Tuesday, 25 October 2022
19 Cozy and Cheap Fall Dinners for Sweater Weather
By Margaux Laskey from NYT Food https://ift.tt/0mDY4y1
Adidas cuts ties with rapper Kanye West
The fashion giant said it does "not tolerate antisemitism" after the rapper's recent remarks.
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Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West
By Michael J. de la Merced, Vanessa Friedman and Melissa Eddy from NYT Business https://ift.tt/HNdYXT9
Ethiopia civil war: Warring sides begin peace talks
These are the first formal negotiations since the devastating conflict began nearly two years ago.
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Russian court rejects Brittney Griner appeal over jail term
The US basketball star argued her nine-year jail term was disproportionate, but the court upheld the sentence.
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Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children
Such incidents are not uncommon in Uganda where boarding school dormitories can be overcrowded.
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Monday, 24 October 2022
Michigan school shooting: Teenager pleads guilty to killing classmates
The gunman killed four students last year and faces charges, including terrorism - which is unusual.
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Math Scores Fell in Nearly Every State, and Reading Dipped on National Exam
By Sarah Mervosh and Ashley Wu from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/S2qWfjw
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Ukraine war: Russian spy chief blames West for nuclear tension
The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service falsely accuses the West of nuclear war threats.
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Paraguay rebel leader Villalba killed in clash with army
Osvaldo Villalba was the main leader of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), a Marxist rebel group.
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1 Finale Recap: The Angriest Dragon
By Jeremy Egner from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/lNWvcLb
Arshad Sharif killing: Prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya
Arhsad Sharif was killed by Kenyan police officers in what they say was a case of mistaken identity.
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Sunday, 23 October 2022
Salman Rushdie has lost sight in one eye, agent Andrew Wylie says
Literary agent Andrew Wylie gives an update on the novelist's health two months after his stabbing.
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China congress: What do people say about China's new leadership team?
It's considered sensitive to talk about China's party leaders in public, but not impossible.
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The One Where Matthew Perry Writes an Addiction Memoir
By Elisabeth Egan from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/C6FbvLa
Philippines: Student 'anti-cheating' exam hats go viral
College students were asked to create headwear to help resist the urge to peek at others' papers.
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Ukraine war: The cost of occupation in Kherson region
As Ukraine retakes territory, villagers tell the BBC about their precarious survival under Russian rule.
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Xi Jinping's party is just getting started
China did not want another Mao, but the party did little to stop the rise of a more powerful leader.
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Saturday, 22 October 2022
Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support
About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora.
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Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?
The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.
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Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78
Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78.
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Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain
The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes.
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Hu Jintao: The mysterious exit of China's former leader from party congress
Why was Hu Jintao asked to leave the stage at the end of China's Communist Party congress?
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Here’s What to Know About the Cough Syrup Scandal
By Mike Ives from NYT World https://ift.tt/Yuv98KH
Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities
Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine's energy grid.
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Friday, 21 October 2022
Iran: Climber Elnaz Rekabi apology was forced, source says
Elnaz Rekabi had said her hijab fell off by mistake, but a source says she was threatened to say so.
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Chad protests: Overnight curfew after protests turn deadly
Around 50 people died in pro-democracy protests as the international community condemns violence.
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Trump Claims He Owns White House Pardon and Immigration Policy Records
By Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/psCLYmb
Steve Bannon enters court, talks of 'illegitimate regime'
The former Trump adviser walked past protestors yelling 'traitor' before speaking to media.
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The flying car that could turn into a biplane
An American start-up reveals a novel design, but what is the future of flying cars?
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Thursday, 20 October 2022
Qatar scandal: Exclusive BBC interview on trauma of invasive medical examinations
British and Australian women speak out about their trauma following invasive medical examinations by Qatari officials in 2020.
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The Lettuce Outlasts Liz Truss
By Daniel Victor from NYT World https://ift.tt/0A5Rm3l
Webb Telescope Captures New View of ‘Pillars of Creation’
By Dennis Overbye from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3FoMPRs
China anger over death of girl, 14, sent to Covid quarantine
Footage of the teenager visibly ill have sparked anger online - relatives say pleas for help were ignored.
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Judge Says Trump Signed Statement With Data His Lawyers Told Him Was False
By Luke Broadwater and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3EfygVZ
Giraffe kills toddler in South Africa game park
Giraffes are not usually aggressive except when females are protecting their calves.
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Argentina celebrates return of Maradona's World Cup final shirt
It was donated by Germany's Lothar Matthäus, who swapped shirts with Maradona during the 1986 final.
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Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Sweden ditches 'feminist foreign policy'
The new foreign minister said the label had become more important than its content.
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I was dragged into China consulate, protester Bob Chan says
A Hong Kong pro-democracy protester gives his account of violent scenes at Manchester's Chinese consulate.
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Asra Panahi: Iran schoolgirl died after being beaten by security forces, teachers say
Security forces allegedly attacked Asra Panahi, 15, after she refused to sing a pro-establishment song.
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Anna May Wong: Actress becomes first Asian American on US currency
She will appear as part of an effort to feature notable women on American quarters.
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Silvio Berlusconi boasts of closeness to Vladimir Putin
A leaked audio recording of the former PM threatens to cause another headache for Italy's Giorgia Meloni.
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Liz Truss: What the world is saying about UK turmoil
BBC reporters around the globe explain how the political and economic upheaval is being viewed.
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Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Saudi court jails US citizen for 16 years over critical tweets - family
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested after travelling to Riyadh to see his family, his son says.
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Japan heritage worker backs car into oldest toilet at Kyoto temple
The man, whose job is to help preserve cultural heritage, mistakenly reversed into the toilet, police say.
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Kanjuruhan stadium: Indonesia to demolish site of arena disaster
More than 130 people died at the Kanjuruhan stadium after police fired tear gas, causing a stampede.
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Great Lakes Storm Brings Snowfall and Possible 20-Foot Waves
By Christine Chung from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/Gj4pELr
Ethiopia civil war: Federal army seizes strategic city of Shire
The fighting over Shire comes as concerns rise about the civilian impact of the 23-month civil war.
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China defends violence at Chinese consulate in Manchester
The incident saw a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester pulled into consulate grounds and beaten up.
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Colombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years
Daniel Rendón Herrera led a paramilitary army and smuggled 80 tonnes of cocaine to the US.
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Nord Stream blast 'blew away 50 metres of pipe'
Danish police say explosions damaged two underwater pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany.
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Monday, 17 October 2022
Republicans Gain Edge as Voters Worry About Economy, Times/Siena Poll Finds
By Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NY9kmGP
Warnock Hammers Walker in Senate Debate, Gesturing to an Empty Lectern
By Maya King from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VcmTsyq
Kanye West to buy right-wing platform Parler
Ye "will never have to fear being removed from social media again", Parler boss George Farmer posts.
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Iraqi minister admits gas flaring cancer link
An Iraqi minister tells the BBC that air pollution from oil fields is a major health problem.
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Sunday, 16 October 2022
Families reunite on the Mexico-US border
More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members.
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Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments
The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured.
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Civilian bloodbath warning as offensive escalates
Cities in Tigray are reportedly being carpet bombed as food and medical supplies are running out.
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China Communist Party Congress: What matters to people in Beijing?
As China's Communist Party Congress kicks off in Beijing, people tell the BBC what they want from the event.
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At 13, She Fled the Nazis. At 95, She Runs a Storied Bohemian Hotel.
By Abby Ellin from NYT New York https://ift.tt/xzayC0o
What Was That Badge Herschel Walker Flashed in His Debate?
By Maya King and Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fkCnc5T
Saturday, 15 October 2022
Greece: Vehicles dragged into the sea as flash floods hit Crete
At least one person is killed as heavy rains hit the Greek island.
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BioNTech: Could Covid vaccine technology crack cancer?
BioNTech's mRNA cancer trials started long before the pandemic, and have shown some early encouraging signals.
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The Ikea-style flat-pack home for refugees
A shelter for displaced people that comes in a flat-pack and takes a few hours to assemble.
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Kyiv told to save electricity after Russian missile strike
A power installation near Ukraine's capital was heavily damaged by another Russian missile strike.
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Funeral for girl and father after Irish explosion
The funeral of Creeslough victims Robert Garwe and his daughter Shauna Flanagan-Garwe has taken place.
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Friday, 14 October 2022
Haiti: People will die as country nears breaking point - UN
The country is paralysed by a gang violence crisis crippling its basic food and water supplies.
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Beyond Meat executive exits after biting incident
Douglas Ramsey was suspended from his post last month after he was accused of biting a man's nose.
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In Utah, a Trump Loyalist Sends an S.O.S. to Romney, of All People
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Zanzibar swimming crabs deaths being investigated
Thousands of dead swimming crabs have washed up on the beaches of the Tanzanian islands.
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Crimea bridge: Russia 'to repair blast damage by July 2023'
The Russian government says work on the vital blast-hit bridge must be finished by July 2023.
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Nigeria's Asuu university strike: 'Wasted eight months of my life'
Lecturers agree to resume lessons but the future of Nigeria's universities remains unclear.
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Study links coronavirus lockdowns to birth rate drop in Europe
January 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests.
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Thursday, 13 October 2022
Alex Jones: 'Moment of reckoning' for Infowars conspiracist
The Infowars host faces huge damages - but will it make a difference to online lies?
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France sends Germany first gas amid Russia energy crisis
The new flow was sent in "European solidarity" after Russia cut energy supplies to Europe.
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West Bank pressures grow amid Israeli closures
Thousands of Palestinians have movements restricted as Israel steps up operations after killings.
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Malala Yousafzai visits Pakistan after deadly floods
The activist travelled to the country for the second time, since she was shot by the Taliban in 2012.
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US inflation rises more than expected in September
Efforts to tame inflation in the US have pushed up the dollar and global borrowing costs.
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Syrian soldiers killed in army bus bombing near Damascus
At least 18 soldiers are reported dead in one of the deadliest attacks in months near the capital.
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Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Gas taps can be still turned on to EU, says Vladimir Putin
The Russian president says the "ball is in the EU's court", but Germany quickly rejects the offer.
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Lab-grown brain cells play video game Pong
Australian and UK researchers grow brain cells in a lab that have learned to play a 1970s video game.
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What is Vladimir Putin thinking and planning?
Getting in his mind is a thankless task - but we should try, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
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Parkland shooting: Jury to begin deliberations on sentencing
Nikolas Cruz, 24, pleaded guilty in October last year to 17 counts of murder and attempted murder.
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Pedro Castillo: Peru's embattled president faces fresh legal battle
Peru's attorney general has filed a complaint against Pedro Castillo, which could lead to his suspension.
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Biden Proposal Could Lead to Employee Status for Gig Workers
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Irish women's team apologise over pro-IRA chants
The FAI and Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw apologise for a pro-IRA chant by the team's players after the World Cup play-off win.
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Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Skepticism, Confusion, Frustration: Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Struggles
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Switzerland discriminating against men on pension benefits, ECHR finds
The ECHR decision relating to pensions is set to cost the government millions in backdated payouts.
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IMF warns worst is yet to come for world economy
The International Monetary Fund said 2023 will feel like a recession for many people in a new report.
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Storm Julia: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated
The storm travelled through Central America, causing thousands to evacuate their homes.
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New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps to reduce emissions
The plan has angered some in the agricultural sector, who say it will result in many farms closing.
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Monday, 10 October 2022
Nika Shakarami: Videos show Iran teenager protesting before death
Nika Shakarami's mother confirms she is the girl seen burning her headscarf on a Tehran street.
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Harvey Weinstein to go on trial in Los Angeles
The former movie producer, serving 23 years in jail in New York, faces 11 further charges of abuse.
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1, Episode 8 Recap: Calamitous Ambition
By Jeremy Egner from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/gHB9vzm
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
Russia launches missiles at cities across Ukraine days after a blast damaged a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea.
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Sunday, 9 October 2022
Fake Heiress Anna Sorokin Is Released From Jail
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Protests in Iran: Two members of security forces killed
Two members of Iran's security forces are killed in protests sparked by the death of a young woman.
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Centaurus Mall fire: Large blaze erupts at Islamabad shopping mall
A blaze breaks out at the Centaurus Mall in the Pakistani capital but no casualties are reported.
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‘Exactly What I Wanted’: Anna Sorokin’s First Night of House Arrest
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Names released of victims in Irish explosion
A mother and her teenage son and a 14-year-old girl also died in the explosion at a service station.
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Ukraine war: 'Russian missiles' leave Zaporizhzhia flats in ruins
Residential buildings are left in total ruin after overnight missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia.
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Saturday, 8 October 2022
Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade
Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC.
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Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces
Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week
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Hong Kong detains first teenagers under national security law
The national security law was introduced by Beijing in 2020 to clamp down on protesters.
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Peter Luger and Carbone Among Michelin Star Losers and Winners
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