Iran dancing couple given 10-year jail sentence

The pair, both in their early 20s, were reportedly convicted for promoting corruption and propaganda.

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Vistara: Italian woman 'punched and spat' on India flight

The Italian woman, who was arrested on a complaint by crew, has denied the allegations against her.

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Initial Police Report on Tyre Nichols Arrest Is Contradicted by Videos

By Jessica Jaglois, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Mitch Smith from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vSIfX12

Alfredo Cospito: Hunger-striking Italian anarchist moved amid protests

Alfredo Cospito has been refusing food for more than 100 days in protest at harsh prison conditions.

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Man Who Drove Family Off Cliff Is Charged With Attempted Murder, Authorities Say

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

Monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo in fourth suspicious incident

Two missing monkeys are the latest in a string of suspicious incidents over the past three weeks.

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French retirement age strike hits schools and trains

A new wave of protests begins across France against plans to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64.

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Kyle Smaine: US freestyle skier dies aged 31 in avalanche in Japan

Former US world champion freestyle skier Kyle Smaine dies in an avalanche in Japan.

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Super Bowl 57: Empire State Building trolls New York Giants and Jets

New Yorkers were not happy after the Empire State building lit up in the colours of fellow NFL side and fierce rivals the Philadelphia Eagles.

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In the Fight Over Gas Stoves, Meet the Industry’s Go-To Scientist

By Hiroko Tabuchi from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/J5h6BwV

Andrea Riseborough: Oscar nomination to be reviewed by Academy

The Academy will review Andrea Riseborough's nomination amid discussions about her campaign.

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Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists".

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Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged President Biden to use Nichols's death to pursue urgent police reform legislation.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine

The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks.

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Nigeria extends deadline to exchange old cash

Long queues formed at some banks as Nigerians struggled to meet the original deadline of Tuesday.

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Iran 'foils drone attack' on military facility in Isfahan

The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor damage to the site.

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New Zealand: Auckland cleans up after 'unprecedented' floods

At least three people are killed as New Zealand's largest city is hit by record rainfall.

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Tyre Nichols Cried in Anguish. Memphis Officers Kept Hitting.

By Rick Rojas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sW5t9nE

Can these rocks really generate electricity?

Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible?

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7,600 Fake Nursing Diplomas Were Sold in Scheme, U.S. Says

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BbvCua3

At Least 7 Killed in Attack in Jewish Area of East Jerusalem

By Patrick Kingsley and Jonathan Rosen from NYT World https://ift.tt/z3loKPZ

Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people.

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Watchdog blames Syria for 2018 Douma chemical attack

The OPCW says at least one Syrian helicopter dropped toxic chlorine gas cylinders on civilian areas.

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Tiny radioactive capsule goes missing in Western Australia

The tiny object contains Caesium-137, which could cause serious illness.

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New Zealand: Airport flooded and homes swamped in Auckland

New Zealand's largest city is hit by torrential rain, causing widespread flooding.

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Security guard killed in attack on Azeri embassy in Iran

Azerbaijan's leader brands a shooting that killed one and wounded two other others, a "terrorist act".

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Lance Kerwin, ‘James at 15’ and ‘Salem’s Lot’ Star, Dies at 62

By Johnny Diaz from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/rn5u4Vj

South Africa to send 12 cheetahs a year to India

Asian cheetahs became extinct in India in the 1940s because of excessive hunting and loss of habitat.

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US investigating Southwest Airlines over holiday travel chaos

Officials investigate whether it knowingly scheduled more flights than it could handle last month.

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German man arrested for allegedly passing intelligence to Russia

The man is thought to have been involved in a scheme to pass on German intelligence to Russia.

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New Evidence Revealed in Dramatic Start to Murdaugh Murder Trial

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/85Pu3AG

Colombian drug lord Otoniel pleads guilty in US court

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, also known as Otoniel, led Colombia's Gulf cartel before his arrest in 2021.

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How Biden Reluctantly Agreed to Send Tanks to Ukraine

By David E. Sanger, Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sAkYoR6

Miraculous escape after bus plunges into Turkey lake

CCTV shows the driver lose control of the steering wheel in an accident that left no-one seriously hurt.

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Moscow Helsinki Group: Russia's oldest human rights organisation told to close

The Moscow Helsinki Group was founded in 1976 to monitor rights abuses in the Soviet Union.

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Peru protests: President calls for 'truce' after clashes

Dina Boluarte says radical groups are behind the ongoing demonstrations calling for her to resign.

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The Food Expiration Dates You Should Actually Follow

By J. Kenji López-Alt from NYT Food https://ift.tt/TvN2E05

Ukraine welcomes German tank move as 'first step'

Germany's decision to send tanks to Ukraine follows weeks of pressure from Kyiv and Western allies.

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Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output.

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Jamia, JNU: India students angry after screenings of BBC Modi documentary blocked

Students in Delhi were detained and power cut to prevent screenings of a film that has riled India's PM.

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7 Killed in Half Moon Bay as California Mourns Earlier Mass Shooting

By Holly Secon, John Yoon and Jin Yu Young from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/KN8RZl2

Beirut blast investigator charges key figures after long suspension

Judge Tarek Bitar unexpectedly restarts his probe after a 13-month suspension amid legal challenges.

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Early Abortion Looks Nothing Like What You’ve Been Told

By Erika Bliss, Joan Fleischman and Michele Gomez from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/c3aupOw

Doja Cat turns heads in red body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris show

The rapper turns heads in full body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris catwalk show.

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Finland calls for 'time-out' in heated Nato talks with Turkey

Finland has pledged to join Nato with Sweden, but issues with member Turkey are hampering its efforts.

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Oscar nominations 2023: Top Gun leads sequels surge

These films and actors could feature in Tuesday's nominations - where a few records could be broken.

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Andrey Medvedev: Russian Wagner mercenary who fled to Norway arrested

A man believed to be the Wagner Group's first defector to the West is being held by police.

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Spotify cuts jobs in latest tech-sector cull

The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce.

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Police surround white van after Monterey Park shooting

Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were shot dead in Monterey Park.

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Ukraine war: Resilient civilians return to liberated town of Lyman

Ukrainian civilians are returning to Lyman, close to the front line, despite the threat of strikes.

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Police: Early info suggests California suspect is Asian male

Authorities give an update after 10 people were shot dead in the city of Monterey Park, California.

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Jacinda Ardern abuse 'abhorrent', says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins

Chris Hipkins vows to protect his family from the treatment his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, received.

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Gwen Knapp, Sportswriter Who Looked at the Big Picture, Dies at 61

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First woman pastor in Holy Land ordained

Palestinian Sally Azar became the region's first female church leader at an event in Jerusalem.

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River Drina: 'Embarrassment' of beauty spot's plastic waste

An activist calls the River Drina waste an "embarrassment" and says it's been like it for 20 years.

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Turkey condemns 'vile' Sweden Quran-burning protest

Turkey earlier called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister Pal Jonson over the planned protest.

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Should China worry about its shrinking population?

Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing.

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Ukraine war: The 'constant risk' for ministers travelling by helicopter

The death of senior officials in a crash near Kyiv is a reminder of the dangers of helicopter travel.

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Syria camps: Canada to repatriate 23 citizens

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is among the people who will return to Canada from Syria.

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Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed

Last week's mass kidnapping in an area hit by a militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented.

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Sierra Leone passes landmark law on women's rights

Women will now have to make up at least 30% of public and private sector jobs.

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Afghanistan: Some Taliban open to women's rights talks - top UN official

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammad has been meeting Taliban officials amid a deepening crisis.

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San Francisco Gallery Owner Is Charged After Spraying Homeless Woman

By Christine Hauser from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/tbmBGCa

Why anti-abortion activists still march on Washington

The 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision gave rise to one of the largest anti-abortion marches in the world.

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Flames engulf slum village in South Korea

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the slum in South Korea's capital, Seoul.

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What Is the Perfect T-Shirt to Wear to Work?

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The Mediterranean Diet Really Is That Good for You. Here’s Why.

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24 Indicted in $5 Million Construction Kickback and Bribery Scheme

By Maria Cramer, Hurubie Meko and William K. Rashbaum from NYT New York https://ift.tt/afEmFcu

Stained pillow seized at US murder suspect's home

The police are yet to find a murder weapon or a motive for the murders of four university students.

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Ukraine war: Ukraine admits retreat from front line town of Soledar

Andrew Harding goes under fire on the front line in eastern Ukraine after recent Russian gains.

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Ukraine war: German tanks for Ukraine depend on US approval

The German Chancellor is under pressure to supply tanks to Ukraine, but will not do so without US approval.

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Armenian fire at army barracks kills 15 soldiers

The fire is blamed on soldiers trying to light a stove with a canister of petrol.

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Ruslan Obiang Nsue: Equatorial Guinea president's son arrested over plane's sale

The son of Equatorial Guinea's president orders his half-brother's arrest over the sale of a jet.

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Microsoft to Lay Off 10,000 Workers as It Looks to Trim Costs

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Jeremy Renner: Mayor of Kingstown poster edited to remove injuries after accident

Promotional images of Mayor of Kingstown are altered to remove injuries from the actor's face.

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Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows

Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn as tech firms scale back from Covid growth.

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After Lecturer Sues, Hamline University Walks Back Its ‘Islamophobic’ Comments

By Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1lzV0QX

Elvis Presley's Graceland estate will stay in family after Lisa Marie's death

The mansion will stay in the family after the death of Elvis's only chid, Lisa Marie Presley.

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Snooker match-fixing investigation - 10 Chinese players charged by WPBSA

Ten Chinese players face match-fixing charges as snooker's governing body investigates the sport's biggest corruption scandal.

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WATCH: Kyiv helicopter crash blaze filmed through flat windows

Some residents in Brovary filmed the devastating fire through their windows.

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Andrey Medvedev: How Russian mercenary made an icy escape to Norway

Andrey Medvedev's escape makes him the first Wagner Group mercenary to defect to the West.

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Zelenska: Not all leaders using influence for good

The Ukrainian delegation hopes to build support for the country at the Davos meeting.

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Republican Ex-Candidate Arrested in Shootings Targeting New Mexico Democrats

By Remy Tumin and Mike Ives from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/oQpvJ89

Ukraine War: Zelensky adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks

Oleksiy Arestovych initially said air defences caused a Russian missile to hit an apartment block.

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Martin Luther King's son defends new statue amid criticism

It depicts the hug Dr King shared with Coretta Scott King after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

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Nepal air crash: Who were the victims?

A keen Australian cyclist, a Korean soldier and his son and a local singer were among those on board.

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Man arrested on US TV after 4-year-old filmed waving gun

Neighbours reported a child, seemingly in a nappy, carrying a handgun during a police TV show.

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With Another Storm Arriving, Five Areas of California to Watch

By Carly Olson, Ava Sasani, Luke Vander Ploeg and Julie Brown from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HYWUnLR

Siamak Namazi: American jailed in Iran begins hunger strike

Siamak Namazi tells President Biden he is protesting against the failure of the US to bring him home.

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Burna Boy and Asake dominate African music awards

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid win at the All Africa Music Awards, while Asake says his prize is a dream come true.

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In Boston, ‘The Embrace’ Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

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Nepal plane crash: 'Smell of smoke still hangs in the air here'

The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan visits the site of the Sunday's plane crash in Pokhara, Nepal.

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Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso

People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.

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Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike.

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Nepal mourns victims of worst air disaster in decades

At least 68 people died when a Yeti airlines flight crashed on its approach to the tourist town Pokhara.

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Ukraine war: Chances of more survivors from Dnipro strike minimal - mayor

More than 20 people died after an apartment block in the Ukrainian city was struck by a Russian missile.

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The man who first discovered plastic in the ocean

In 1971 Edward Carpenter discovered plastic floating about in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea sign Ukraine forward from Shakhtar Donetsk

Chelsea complete the signing of Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on an eight-and-a-half year deal.

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Santos, as ‘Anthony Devolder,’ Pushed Transgender Voters to G.O.P. in 2019

By Michael Gold from NYT New York https://ift.tt/PLx3NZE

Video appears to show Nepal plane moments before crash

The plane can be seen making a sudden sharp turn on its side as it descends.

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Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied

Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history

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‘We Just Couldn’t Keep Up With the Volume’

By Niraj Chokshi from NYT Business https://ift.tt/OtTElmL

Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed

The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as "barbaric".

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Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza

By Stanley Reed from NYT Business https://ift.tt/tyISxaU

Brazil riots: Brasília's ex-security chief arrested on return to city

Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil's congress on 8 January.

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Peru protests: President Boluarte 'will not resign' despite weeks of violence

Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill.

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Shakira diss track breaks Latin YouTube viewing records

The song about ex-partner Gerard Pique gained over 63m views in the first day of it being online.

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Lisa Marie Presley on Elvis, Michael Jackson and Her Music

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Lisa Marie Presley: How she turned personal tragedy into hope

The late singer and daughter of Elvis Presley wrote and sang about her grief and struggles.

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California’s devastating storm in maps and charts

The state is being battered by storms with more destruction expected in the coming days.

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Can You Find Eggs Here or There? Can You Find Them Anywhere?

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

Deadly tornadoes sweep through Alabama

Roofs are torn from homes and buildings flattened as tornadoes tear through the US state.

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UK minister's visit to Jerusalem holy site hampered by Israeli police

Israeli police stop Lord Ahmad from visiting the al-Aqsa mosque for 30 minutes before letting him in.

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Fried or scrambled? Prehistoric ostrich eggs for cooking found in Israel

The 4,000-years-old eggs are thought to have been waiting to be cooked by desert nomads.

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‘Train Ride From Hell’: 17-Hour Amtrak Trip Becomes 37-Hour Ordeal

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BUGH0SL

Russia's Putin lays into minister Manturov for 'fooling around'

Russia's president publicly tells off the industry minister for delays in ordering planes.

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France's Brigitte Macron backs uniforms for schools

The former schoolteacher says she supports wearing a "simple and not drab" outfit.

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Who is Andrew Tate? The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer

The 36-year-old former kickboxer once said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault.

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Angry guest smashes car into Shanghai hotel, drives around lobby

The incident happened after an argument with hotel staff over the loss of a laptop.

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Police remove protesters from German coal mine village

Police in Germany have clashed with protesters attempting to stop expansion of coal mine.

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Soledar: Ukraine battle hints at rift in pro-Russian forces

Russia's defence ministry and the mercenary Wagner Group give competing versions of events in Soledar.

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Flights across US disrupted by technical glitch

US authorities have confirmed operations across the National Airspace System are affected.

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Lützerath eviction: German police drag climate protesters from coal village

German police in riot gear drag climate activists away from the abandoned village of Lützerath.

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Cardinal Pell's death brings few tears in Australia

George Pell was reviled by many for his alleged role in child sexual abuse scandals.

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Blake Hounshell, ‘On Politics’ Editor at The Times, Dies at 44

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A royal fanfare for Tom Hanks... as Prince Harry arrives for Late Show

Prince Harry's limelight was temporarily taken away, when Tom Hanks received a royal fanfare.

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Iran protests: Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khamenei' posts, board finds

Use of the slogan "death to Khamenei" in Persian did not break guidelines, a review finds.

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Brazil Congress chaos 'like a nightmare'

Pro-democracy protesters demand that those involved in the storming of Congress face justice.

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A Family Found a Hibernating Bear Under a Deck. They’re Letting It Stay.

By Christine Chung from NYT New York https://ift.tt/tSXZz3g

11 Takeaways From Prince Harry’s Memoir, ‘Spare’

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Brazil: The code word used to invite protesters to a riot

How thousands were mobilised by code words on social sites to attend the storming of Brazil's Congress

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Meek Mill apologises for filming a video in Ghana's presidential palace

The US rapper had provoked criticism after shooting scenes in the country's presidential palace.

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Prince Harry book: 'I want to hear his story in his words'

Members of the public explain why they are keen to read Spare, as it goes on sale in London.

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Brazil Congress: Mass arrests as Lula condemns 'terrorist' riots

The Brazilian president, who has declared emergency powers, is vowing to punish those involved.

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YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure

The YouTuber says he plans to "make this right" after fans lost money investing in his CryptoZoo game.

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What do the Bolsonaro protesters in Brazil want?

While much has been said about Bolsonaro's loss, this is more about the man he lost to - Lula.

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Noma, Rated the World’s Best Restaurant, Is Closing Its Doors

By Julia Moskin from NYT Food https://ift.tt/eosLkCb

Biden visits US-Mexico border in trip to Texas

Joe Biden walks along the southern US border to see one of the biggest problems of his presidency.

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Nigeria kidnappings: Dozens abducted waiting for train in Edo state

The authorities are searching for the 32 victims who it is believed are being held in a forest.

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Worshippers in Tokyo plunge into ice bath to mark new year

The Tokyo shrine's Shinto ritual is said to purify the soul and bring good health in the new year.

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Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote

Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy.

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A Lecturer Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job.

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

After 6-Year-Old Is Accused in School Shooting, Many Questions and a Murky Legal Path

By Paul Bibeau, Sarah Mervosh and Tim Arango from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HGl4DXz

Senegal bus crash kills 40: President Sall declares mourning period

President Macky Sall declares three days of mourning following a deadly collision between two buses.

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Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group

The billionaire has seldom been seen in public since criticising China's financial sector in 2020.

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Black Star Line: 50,000 descend on Ghana for diaspora festival

The Black Star Line Festival concluded on Saturday with a festival featuring international stars.

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Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy" with the idea.

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Protests against regime in Iran's Zahedan

Crowds take to the streets and chant "death to Khamenei", the country's supreme leader.

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China suspends social media accounts of Covid policy critics

Social media platform Weibo says it acted over personal attacks against Chinese Covid experts.

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South Sudan: Journalists held over film of president appearing to wet himself

Six journalists have been detained over footage of the South Sudan president appearing to wet himself.

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Filippo Bernardini: Italian admits stealing unpublished books

Margaret Atwood, Sally Rooney and Ethan Hawke were all targets of phishing scams.

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Hawaii: Footage shows Kilauea volcano erupting again

Kilauea's last eruption went on for 16 months before the volcano became dormant on 14 December.

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What Does a Midlife Autism Diagnosis Mean for Matt Haig?

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The Swiss ski resort with no snow

At the Torgon ski resort in the Valais Alps it's hikers rather than skiers on the slopes.

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Kevin McCarthy hopes for deal as US House Speaker fight hits day four

Republican Kevin McCarthy's bid for the role has been thwarted repeatedly by rebels in his own party.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv and Moscow blame each other as Putin's truce falters

A unilateral ceasefire called by Russia breaks down within hours of coming into effect.

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Spain tobacco firms to pay to clean up cigarette butts

Cigarette manufacturers will also have to educate smokers not to throw away butts in public.

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has begun erupting again.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava into the air, flooding much of the crater at its summit.

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Iran closes French institute over Charlie Hebdo's Khamenei cartoons

Tehran protests at "sacrilegious" caricatures of the supreme leader published by a French magazine.

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12 Workouts to Try in 2023

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Ales Bialiatski: Nobel Prize-winning activist stands trial in Belarus

Ales Bialiatski been held without trial since he was arrested during anti-government protests in 2021.

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Israel plan to curb Supreme Court's powers sparks outcry

A controversial move to let parliament overrule the Supreme Court threatens democracy, critics say.

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Family of 8, Including 5 Children, Found Shot to Death in Utah Home, Police Say

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Israel releases longest-serving Palestinian prisoner

Karim Younis was convicted in 1983 of the kidnapping and murder of an Israeli soldier.

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Pope Francis gives Benedict final blessing

The Pope places his hand on the coffin of his predecessor, the late Pope Benedict XVI, and bows his head.

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Vietnamese boy trapped in pillar confirmed dead

Hundreds of army officers and engineering experts worked to try and rescue the boy from the shaft.

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Britain Prepares for Another Installment in the Royal Family Drama

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The Key to Success in College Is So Simple, It’s Almost Never Mentioned

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Novak Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells & Miami Open as US extends vaccine requirements

Novak Djokovic is set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open as the US extends its requirement for international visitors to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Cristiano Ronaldo mistakenly says South Africa instead of Saudi Arabia

The footballer mistakenly says the wrong country as he is unveiled as Al Nassr's star signing.

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Gregg Berhalter: US head coach under investigation after admitting he kicked wife

US head coach Gregg Berhalter is under investigation by US Soccer after admitting to kicking his wife when they were teenagers.

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Trying to Trademark ‘Rigged Election,’ and Other Revelations From the Jan. 6 Transcripts

By Luke Broadwater, Maggie Haberman, Alan Feuer and Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sg0kmLv

Black Eyed Peas in Polish row over rainbow armbands

A minister brands the band's "LGBT promotion" on Poland's New Year's Eve TV special a disgrace.

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Dramatic rescue after car plunges off California cliff

Four people are airlifted to safety after their car falls over 250ft (76m) onto rocks in California.

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Wes Bentley Was at Rock Bottom. Now He Is on ‘Yellowstone.’

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Mexico prison break: Hunt for escapees turns deadly

At least two investigators die in a shoot-out with gunmen as they search for escaped inmates.

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Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network.

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Senegal MPs jailed for kicking pregnant colleague Amy Ndiaye

The two male lawmakers attacked Amy Ndiaye after she criticised an opposition religious figure.

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Uganda arrest over deadly New Year Freedom City mall crush

Ten people, most of them children, died during a concert in the capital, Kampala.

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A New England Town Invaded by Coyotes Calls in the Sharpshooters

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Russia’s War Could Make It India’s World

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Croatia begins new euro and Schengen zone era

The country committed to joining the eurozone when it became the EU's newest member in 2013.

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Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce

Thirty years since their break-up, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have a harmonious relationship.

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With Benedict’s Death, an Unprecedented Moment for the Modern Church

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Lula to be sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US

The 77-year-old takes power as his predecessor Bolsonaro leaves the country to avoid the ceremony.

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Anthony Fauci Quietly Shocked Us All

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The sermon that became Amazing Grace

The hymn Amazing Grace started life as a sermon written by a former slave ship captain.

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Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer dies aged 74

She was a member of the Pointer Sisters, the 70s band whose hits included Jump (For My Love) and Fire.

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