Sudan crisis: Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave

The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Port Sudan as thousands flee.

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Khartoum branch of Sudan Central Bank in flames

Video shows a fire raging at a bank in the heart of the capital, Khartoum.

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Portugal: Four dead after suspected pigeon racer dispute

A man in Portugal reportedly shot three people before killing himself in a feud related to pigeons.

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Drone captures moment lost child is found

The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing.

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Biden Gets a Chance to Mock Fox News, and Gleefully Takes It

By Peter Baker and Katie Robertson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BYm1Hcs

Ludhiana gas: Mystery leak kills 11 in Indian city

Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city.

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Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

The Turkish leader holds a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after falling ill on Tuesday.

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Ukraine war: Video shows huge flames rising from Crimea oil tank

Thick, dark smoke fills the sky above the depot after it was reportedly hit by a drone.

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Gunman kills five, including child, at Texas home

Police in Cleveland, Texas are looking for the suspect, described as a Mexican man carrying a rifle.

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Man Resumed Date After Killing ‘Scammer’ Over $40, Police Say

By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XZ0YfFr

Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital.

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Sudan family: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan.

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More than 200 migrants die off Tunisia in just 10 days

An official says morgues are running out of space as the number of attempted crossings soars,

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A Transgender Lawmaker Is Exiled as Montana G.O.P. Flexes New Power

By Jim Robbins, Mike Baker and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pdKRg8D

Ukraine war: Ex-BBC journalist Bondarenko killed on front line

Oleksandr Bondarenko had volunteered to defend his country at the start of Russia's 2022 invasion.

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Vietnam arrests 65 for drug smuggling in toothpaste tubes

Vietnam is a major drug-trafficking hub despite having some of the harshest drug laws in the world.

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Montana Governor’s Nonbinary Son Calls on Him to Reject Transgender Bills

By Eduardo Medina and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/byFqHQU

'Dangerous manoeuvres' in China and Philippines' cat-and-mouse sea chase

A near-collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels underscores the dangers in disputed waters.

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Airman Accused of Leak Has History of Racist and Violent Remarks, Filing Says

By Glenn Thrush from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cjNDgRH

Climate change: Spain braced for record April temperatures

Temperatures could exceed 38C in southern Spain today as an influx of heat from Africa brings summer early.

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Czech teacher on trial over Ukraine war misinformation

The teacher was dismissed after a student covertly recorded her and played it to his parents.

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Who is Bryan Freedman, the lawyer said to represent Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson?

Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson reportedly have the same man on speed dial: attorney Bryan Freedman.

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Seth Meyers Speculates About Why Fox Dumped Tucker Carlson

By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/W8bOslh

Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations

It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide.

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Turkey's Erdogan falls ill on TV and cancels election rallies

Turkey's president suspends election campaign events after a TV interview abruptly comes to a halt.

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In Searing Detail, Trump’s Accuser Tells Her Story

By Benjamin Weiser, Lola Fadulu, Kate Christobek and Karen Zraick from NYT New York https://ift.tt/w2yDmfj

Ex-Harvard professor Charles Lieber gets house arrest over China ties

Charles Lieber receives the sentence after being found guilty of lying about his Chinese connections.

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Kenji Nagai: Missing camera reveals journalist's last moments in Myanmar

Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai was killed by a soldier during 2007 protests in Myanmar.

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Russia's Navalny says he is facing jail beyond 2050

The prominent opposition figure says he's facing terrorism charges, a move he denounced as "absurd".

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Iran: Senior Shia cleric on Assembly of Experts shot dead at bank

Ayatollah Abbasali Soleimani sat on the Assembly of Experts, which appoints the supreme leader.

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Sudan crisis: Wounded British doctor in desperate plea to UK government

A British doctor who was shot is desperate to get out of Sudan, but won't leave his mother.

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Dennis Barnes: Teen receives more than $9m in university scholarship offers

Dennis Barnes has got into 125 schools and is hoping for more so he can reach $10m in offers.

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Statue mocking Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos appears in Madrid

The statue of the ex-king pointing a rifle at a sculpture of a bear mocks his love of hunting.

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Ad Flap Leaves Bitter Aftertaste for Bud Light and Warning for Big Business

By Charles Homans from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/izHUr6M

Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist

By Peter Keepnews from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/N1axQHG

Harry Belafonte: Singer and civil rights activist dies aged 96

The King of Calypso, who became a major voice in America's civil rights movement, died at home.

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US women arrested in Sydney with golden gun in luggage

The 24-carat gold-plated weapon was found in the woman's luggage after flying from Los Angeles.

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ispace: Japan Moon landing would be first by private firm

Only the United States, Russia and China have successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon.

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Biden Announces Re-election Bid, Defying Trump and History

By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/CqYsZ4U

Turkish mass arrests target Kurdish areas ahead of election

At least 126 people are held, before Turks vote in a May election that could bring down the president.

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Far-right Meloni joins Italians marking liberation from fascism

The origins of Giorgia Meloni's far-right party lie in Italy's post-fascist past.

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Curious Alaskan moose visits the cinema for an evening snack

Cinema staff were left shocked when the wild animal decided to wander into their cinema.

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‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 5 Recap: Bleed the Swede

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Sudan fighting: Civilian death toll rising as thousands flee

Officials in South Sudan say 10,000 people have arrived at the country's border in recent days.

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How Democrats Learned to Cast Aside Reservations and Embrace Biden 2024

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

Why Dead Birds Are Falling From the Sky

By David Quammen from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/PJGz7Nq

Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it.

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Israel arrests Jordanian MP for alleged gun-smuggling

The lawmaker is suspected of trying to smuggle hundreds of weapons into the West Bank, reports say.

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Second cheetah brought to India from Africa dies

Two of the 20 big cats brought to India since last year are now dead.

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NBCUniversal boss Jeff Shell out after 'inappropriate relationship'

Jeff Shell has left the US media giant over an "inappropriate relationship" he had with a colleague.

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Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames

A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on.

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Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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James Cleverly: British diplomats evacuated after specific threats in Sudan

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says the embassy in Khartoum has been closed and staff re-located.

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British diplomats evacuated from Sudan

British diplomats and their families evacuated from Sudan in a "complex and rapid" operation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirms

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Thabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist's prison break identified

Notorious South African rapist Thabo Bester faked his own death to break out of prison last year.

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A Beauty Treatment Promised to Zap Fat. For Some, It Brought Disfigurement.

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Flambé fire kills two in Madrid restaurant

Another ten people are injured after plastic plants caught fire as a waiter flambéed a dish.

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Dame Edna's memorable moments in 60 seconds

A look back at some laughs from the comedian, Barry Humphries, best known for character Dame Edna Everage.

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Dominion’s C.E.O.: We Settled the Lawsuit Against Fox News, but We’re Not Done Yet

By John Poulos from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/UnvmwL3

Koko Da Doll, Star of Film on Transgender Sex Workers, Is Killed in Atlanta

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/CHcvrK2

Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage

The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego.

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Foreign nationals to be evacuated from Sudan - army

Nationals from the US, UK, France and China are to be evacuated as fighting in Sudan enters second week.

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‘Prove Mike Wrong’ for $5 Million, Lindell Pitched. Now He’s Told to Pay Up.

By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/QEk9As1

Twitter blue ticks: Multiple Hillarys and New Yorks as verifications disappear

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted verification from thousands of accounts.

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South Africa shooting leaves 10 family members dead

Police said gunmen ambushed the family at their home on the outskirts of the city of Pietermaritzburg.

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Is time up for Twitter?

What Elon Musk's blue checkmark shake-up could mean for the platform's future.

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After 20 Years, an Arrest in the Murder of a Detective’s Daughter

By Christopher Maag from NYT New York https://ift.tt/DHw839I

Watch moment Russian warplane accidentally bombs Belgorod

CCTV video captured the explosion at an intersection in Belgorod.

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Inside a homemade cocaine-smuggling submarine

The BBC is given access to the "narco-sub" known to have brought cocaine from South America to Europe.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship launches but ends in explosion

Elon Musk's company launched the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.

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Tunisia: Is democracy there being destroyed?

Tunisia spent a decade building a democracy, but the current president is accused of dismantling it.

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Fan tribute balloons and notes for K-pop star Moonbin

Moonbin's fans lit candles, left flowers and shared videos across social media, paying tribute to the artist.

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Hundreds of Miles Apart, Separate Shootings Follow Wrong Turns

By Julie Bosman, Mitch Smith, Jesse McKinley and Jay Root from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PxMcILD

Venezuela corruption: 15-year sentence for Hugo Chávez's nurse

Claudia Díaz starts a long jail sentence in the US after being found guilty of money laundering.

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The $787m from Fox speaks volumes, Dominion lawyer says

The broadcaster agreed to pay $787m to settle a defamation lawsuit from the voting machine company.

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Italian outcry over Lollobrigida 'ethnic replacement' remarks

In a speech about birth rates, the agriculture minister uses a phrase linked to white supremacists.

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Danish reporters see armed men on Admiral Vladimirsky

Danish TV reporters film armed men watching them as they approach a Russian ship.

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Macron tries to escape French pension row with street song

The French leader tries to relaunch his presidency as a video is shared by a group linked to the far right.

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Man Charged With Murder in Shooting of Woman Who Went Up Wrong Driveway

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India population to surpass China by mid-2023 - UN

India is expected to have 2.9 million more people than its neighbour by mid-2023, according to UN data.

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Student shot and buried in Sudan university campus

A student has been killed by a stray bullet on campus as deadly fighting continues in Khartoum.

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Sudan: Explosion near military headquarters in Khartoum

This explosion took place near a military building in Khartoum - the area has seen heavy fighting.

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Ralph Yarl: Doctors cannot believe boy survived shooting, mother says

The 16-year-old who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Missouri is recovering at home.

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Are Crumbl Cookies the Best or the Worst? It Doesn’t Matter.

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Sudan conflict: No water, no light as fighting rages on

A resident of Sudan's capital tells of running out of drinking water as battles rage for a fourth day.

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Italian police find cocaine packages floating in the sea off Sicily

Italian police said it was probably "one of the largest" drug hauls ever made in the country.

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Sudan crisis: Burhan and Hemedti - the two generals at the heart of the conflict

Gen Burhan and Gen Dagalo's tense relationship has spiralled into conflict engulfing the country.

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How to Watch the Boston Marathon

By Talya Minsberg from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/aw2E4HQ

Killing on Live TV Renews Alarm About India’s Slide Toward Extrajudicial Violence

By Mujib Mashal, Hari Kumar and Sameer Yasir from NYT World https://ift.tt/xV8NDoL

Ukraine plane: Iran court jails 10 over downing of flight PS752

Victims' families say the sentencing of 10 low-ranking officers is "meaningless and unacceptable".

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The Moral Center Is Fighting Back on Elite College Campuses

By David French from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/tnxdCrX

IS truffle attacks: At least 31 killed in Syrian desert ambush

IS militants have killed more than 150 people searching for truffles in the Syrian desert this year.

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How to watch Monday’s launch attempt.

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Sudan: Fighter jets, gunfire and explosions shock Khartoum

People take cover in Sudan's capital as the army clash with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

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Sudan crisis: Shock and anger in Khartoum, a city not used to war

Residents say stray bullets and threatened neighbourhood sweeps by armed forces mean nowhere is safe.

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Atiq Ahmed: Moments before former Indian MP shot

Dramatic scenes show the moments just before former MP Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in Prayagraj.

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Why DeSantis Has to Run

By Ross Douthat from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/xY8N0tD

Japan’s Prime Minister Safely Evacuated After Blast

By Motoko Rich, Hikari Hida and Mike Ives from NYT World https://ift.tt/kpNT74t

Australia climate protest: Rising Tide activists shovel coal off train

Some 50 protesters are arrested after halting cargo bound for the country's top coal export terminal.

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The fishy business of a Chinese factory in The Gambia

Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their shores.

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Christians celebrate Holy Fire amid Jerusalem police limits

Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore.

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The Ethics of Nine of the Most Powerful People in America

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Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum

The fighting is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the military leadership.

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Japan: Kishida smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PM Abe

The incident comes as a shock, occurring only nine months after Shinzo Abe's murder.

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Australia espionage: Man accused of passing information to foreign spies

The 55-year-old is said to have met two foreign spies in the Chinese city of Shanghai.

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Extreme athlete Beatriz Flamini leaves cave after 500 days

Beatriz Flamini, an elite sportswoman, is said by her support team to have broken a world record.

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How bionic arms are being made for Ukrainian soldiers

The BBC had access to a factory in Bristol responsible for creating bionic arms for wounded Ukrainian soldiers from the war.

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Jack Teixeira: How damaging are US intelligence leaks?

The BBC's Frank Gardner on the impact of 21-year-old Jack Teixeira's highly classified US military leaks.

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Beatriz Flamini: Athlete emerges after 500 days living in cave

Beatriz Flamini spent two birthdays in the cave, and kept busy drawing and knitting woolly hats.

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The Airman Who Gave Gamers a Real Taste of War

By Aric Toler, Christiaan Triebert, Haley Willis, Malachy Browne, Michael Schwirtz and Riley Mellen from NYT World https://ift.tt/cn8ZqN2

Justice Thomas Failed to Report Real Estate Deal With Texas Billionaire

By Abbie VanSickle from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eZjbHC

Yemen war: Major prisoner swap raises hopes

Hundreds held by the warring sides are being freed, as momentum builds for an end to the conflict.

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Court Says Abortion Pill Can Remain Available but Imposes Temporary Restrictions

By Pam Belluck from NYT Health https://ift.tt/zehCEf4

Ukraine war: Pentagon leaks reveal Russian infighting over death toll

US documents suggest Russian officials disagreed over how casualties were being counted.

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Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats accused of spying

The country's foreign minister claims the intelligence officers were operating under diplomatic cover.

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Thabo Bester: South Africa's 'Facebook rapist' deported from Tanzania

Tanzania deports the rapist and murderer who faked his death in jail, and was at large for a year.

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Daniel Urresti: Peruvian ex-minister complicit in reporter's murder

Daniel Urresti is found guilty of involvement in the brutal 1988 killing of journalist Hugo Bustíos.

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Anne Perry, Crime Writer With Her Own Dark Tale, Dies at 84

By Anita Gates from NYT Books https://ift.tt/MCayZkg

US court preserves access to abortion drug mifepristone for now

A federal court preserves access to a widely used abortion pill called mifepristone.

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Moment protester tackled during President Macron Amsterdam visit

It's the second time protests have disrupted the French president's Netherlands visit.

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Why Does My Neck Look So Much Older Than My Face?

By Hannah Seo from NYT Well https://ift.tt/uWifg61

Elon Musk: What it's like to interview the billionaire Twitter boss

The interview covered everything from the challenges of artificial intelligence to Twitter's current CEO.

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From Red Carpet to Doghouse: Macron Returns From China to Allied Dismay

By Roger Cohen from NYT World https://ift.tt/vsrOCkI

Chichen Itza: Archaeologists discover scoreboard for ancient Maya ball game

The carved stone with hieroglyphs was found at the Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico.

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Louisville shooting: Gunman bought weapon last week

The bank employee purchased the AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle on 4 April, police confirm.

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Thabo Bester: South Africa celebrity doctor's father charged over rapist's escape

The father of Nandipha Magudumana appears in court in South Africa over Thabo Bester's prison breakout.

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Turkish elections: Erdogan kicks off race to hold on to power

After 20 years of rule, Turkey's leader is facing his stiffest test yet from a unified opposition.

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Taiwan bear badge punches back after China drills

The badge depicts a Taiwanese black bear punching Winnie the Pooh, who often symbolises Xi Jinping.

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Al Jaffee: Record-breaking US cartoonist dies at 102

Best known for his work on Mad magazine, Jaffee was still working up until 2020.

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President Joe Biden says he plans to run for second term in 2024

The US president told NBC News he plans to run but was not ready to announce the bid yet.

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5 Dead and 8 Injured in Shooting in Louisville, Ky., Police Say

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

Pierre Lacotte: French dancer who helped Rudolf Nureyev defect dies

Pierre Lacotte played a part in the Russian ballet star's escape from his KGB minders in Paris in 1961.

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WATCH: Entire building tumbles onto road in Mexico

Authorities in Tijuana say the building is the second to collapse in the area following a landslide.

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Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?

By Tish Harrison Warren from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/nl7Cpk1

The Ukrainian refugees making a living somewhere new

After fleeing the war in Ukraine, refugees share their experiences of finding work in their new homes.

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The Aboriginal artist seeking a donated body 'of British descent'

Nathan Maynard wants non-Indigenous Australians to ask themselves an awkward question.

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Ukraine war: Who leaked top secret US documents - and why?

Almost 100 US defence department documents have been leaked - and it is unclear who will benefit.

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Songs of grief at funeral for sisters killed in occupied West Bank

The crowd packed into the prayer hall at a cemetery in the settlement of Kfar Etzion.

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French Alps avalanche: Four hikers killed, others injured

A wall of snow hit a group near Mont Blanc in south-eastern France.

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The Russians Took Their Children. These Mothers Went and Got Them Back.

By Carlotta Gall, Oleksandr Chubko and Daniel Berehulak from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/5bAyRfs

Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire

The talks in Yemen could mean that the eight-year war is coming to an end.

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Leaked Documents Reveal Depth of U.S. Spy Efforts and Russia’s Military Struggles

By Julian E. Barnes, Helene Cooper, Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Michael Schwirtz and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/yWRXxUK

Giant sketch in field marks Picasso death anniversary

Dario Gambarin used a tractor to create the portrait on wasteland in Italy.

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British-Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting named

Maya and Rina Dee were named in a tweet by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Thabo Bester: South African murderer who faked death arrested in Tanzania

Thabo Bester, known as the "Facebook rapist", escaped from South African prison last year.

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Iran installs cameras to find women not wearing hijab

Police say increased surveillance will help to combat 'resistance against the hijab law'.

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Georgia Looms Next After Trump’s Indictment in New York

By Richard Fausset and Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vmsHcUu

Ukraine to export electricity again after months of Russian attacks

Russia's assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure led to blackouts throughout winter.

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China conducts military drills around Taiwan Island

On land, by sea and in the air - pictures released by China's state broadcaster show military drills around Taiwan.

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Supreme Court's Clarence Thomas defends luxury trips

It follows a report that said Clarence Thomas benefited from the hospitality of a billionaire.

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Evan Gershkovich: Russia charges US journalist with spying - reports

Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested last week, categorically rejects the accusations, reports say.

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Nigeria gunmen kill dozens in rural village in Benue State

At least 51 people die in an attack in Benue State, where people are searching for more bodies.

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Life sentences for DR Congo Italian envoy's killers

The men are accused of killing Luca Attanasio and two others after attacking a UN convoy in DR Congo.

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Russian rouble falls to lowest value for a year

The currency tumbles against the dollar as Western sanctions continue.

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XXXTentacion: Three men jailed for life over rapper's death

The chart-topping rising star was shot in broad daylight during a 2018 robbery in Florida.

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Chained woman case: Five jailed in trafficking case that horrified China

The woman - a human trafficking victim - was found locked in a hut with a chain around her neck.

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Jeremy Renner describes snowplough accident: 'My mistake and I paid for it'

"It's my mistake and I paid for it," the actor says in his first interview since being badly injured.

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France pension protests: One of Macron's favourite cafes in flames

Protesters against raising France's retirement age attack La Rotonde bistro in Paris.

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Wisconsin Rout Points to Democrats’ Enduring Post-Dobbs Strength

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The moment lightning strikes the tip of Toronto's CN Tower

Lightning struck the famous tower early on Wednesday morning.

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Michael K Williams: Drug dealer pleads guilty over The Wire actor's death

A man sold the fentanyl-laced heroin in New York which killed The Wire actor, US court hears.

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Republicans Vowed to Grill Bragg About Trump, but It’s Not So Simple

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UK and US walk out on Russia's Lvova-Belova at UN meeting

The UK, US, Albania and Malta walked out as Russia's envoy for children's rights spoke via video.

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Trump indictment: What happened when other countries prosecuted ex-leaders?

Donald Trump is the first ex-US president to face charges but ex-leaders elsewhere have stood trial.

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Brazil kindergarten attack: Man kills four children in Blumenau

A man armed with a hatchet forced his way into a kindergarten in the city of Blumenau in southern Brazil.

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Genesis Market: Popular cybercrime website shut down by police

Genesis Market allowed online fraudsters to buy passwords and other personal data for less than $1.

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Terry Gou: Foxconn founder in fresh run for Taiwan presidency

Terry Gou is aiming to be nominated from the Kuomintang, which traditionally favours close ties with China.

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Analysis: What the 34 felony charges against Donald Trump reveal

Now the indictment against the former US president has been unsealed, here is what you need to know.

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Alors On Danse singer Stromae cancels tour dates over health

The Belgian singer, known for Alors On Danse, is cancelling all his European tour dates until the end of May.

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Irvo Otieno: Death of man in police custody ruled a homicide

The 28-year-old died in March while being transferred from a jail to a mental health facility.

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Ukraine war: Who are Russia's war bloggers and why are they popular?

Vladlen Tatarsky, killed in a cafe blast, was one of Russia's "war correspondents". But who are they?

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The moment Finland joined Nato security alliance

The Finnish foreign minister handed over the accession document, making the country the 31st to join Nato.

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What Is the Ideal Retirement Age for Your Health?

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Darya Trepova: Russia cafe bomb suspect charged with terrorism

Darya Trepova was arrested on Monday after the St Petersburg killing of pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky.

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Australian rugby and NFL star Jarryd Hayne guilty of rape

It is the third time the former Parramatta Eels player has faced trial on the same allegations.

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Trump arraignment: Private plane, agents, protests expected on journey

A five-hour journey from Florida to New York City will precede the former president's appearance in court.

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I Am Not 80 Yet, but Among These 80-Year-Olds Is Where I Like to Be

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Opec oil producers announce surprise cut in output

The cuts by the Opec+ group amount to more than one million barrels per day and are set to push up prices.

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Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified.

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Cafe explosion in St Petersburg kills military blogger

A blast in a St Petersburg cafe kills Russian Vladlen Tatarsky, who blogged from the Ukraine frontline.

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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Japanese electronic music maestro dies

The award-winning composer and producer, whose fans included David Bowie, has died aged 71.

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Burkina Faso expels correspondents from French newspapers

The correspondents of Le Monde and Libération were given 24 hours to leave the former French colony.

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The Finnish Secret to Happiness? Knowing When You Have Enough.

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Sarah Polley told to return Oscar in April Fools’ prank

The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back".

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Iowa tornadoes captured by eyewitness in car

Footage shows the tornadoes sweeping through Iowa - one of several states affected.

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Miami Seaquarium is returning Lolita the killer whale to her home waters

The oldest killer whale in captivity was kept in a tiny tank less than twice her length.

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Balochistan: Four Pakistan border guards killed by militants near Iran

Pakistan's army says four of its troops were killed by "terrorists" on the border with Iran.

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Woah! Olympic sprinter runs in son's sports day

Triple Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs in her son's school sports day parents' race - with predictable results.

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