Monday, 31 July 2023

Trump Crushing DeSantis and G.O.P. Rivals, Times/Siena Poll Finds


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

Space junk: India says object found in Australia is theirs

India's space chief says it is up to Australia to decide what to do with the rocket debris.

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Storm Doksuri: Two dead as Beijing is battered by widespread flooding

A red alert has been issued in China's capital, as an entire month's rainfall fell in just 40 hours.

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Sebastián Marset: Thousands hunt for alleged drug trafficker

Sebastián Marset is accused of trafficking and ordering the murder of an anti-crime prosecutor.

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What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow.

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Why Trump Is So Hard to Beat


By Nate Cohn from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/u4ej3Ya

Ukraine's Motherland monument gets a makeover

The BBC's James Waterhouse watches on as work to remove a huge Soviet-era symbol begins in Kyiv.

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Sunday, 30 July 2023

Mari Ruti, Scholar of Gender, Sexuality and More, Dies at 59


By Neil Genzlinger from NYT Books https://ift.tt/SNmrHKX

Dashcam captures moment drone explodes in Moscow

Russia accuses Ukraine of a drone attack that damaged two buildings and injured one person.

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Russia storm: High winds kill 10 in central Volga region

Eight of the victims died when trees fell on their campsite near a lake in Mari El region.

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Wagner-backed CAR leader asks voters to abolish term limits

The opposition is boycotting the poll and says Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to be leader for life.

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Australia grounds MRH-90 helicopter fleet after crash

The chief of the army says none of the 45 aircraft will fly again until they are found to be safe.

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Saturday, 29 July 2023

Rivals' silence at Iowa dinner shows Trump's dominance in 2024 race

At key Iowa dinner only one Republican opponent challenged Trump head on - and he was roundly booed.

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Thailand Drone shows destruction after fireworks warehouse explosion

The warehouse and its surrounding area were destroyed after an explosion in southern Thailand.

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‘Swift Quake’: Taylor Swift Fans Shake Ground During Seattle Concert


By Chang Che from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/NL7XqZu

Iran sex tape scandal: Government says no prior knowledge of alleged behaviour

A video - which is unverified - allegedly shows a regional head of Islamic guidance having sex with another man.

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Colombian president's son arrested in money laundering probe

President Gustavo Petro ordered the investigation into his son Nicolas in March.

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Black bear cools off in California swimming pool

Police responded to the unexpected visitor splashing around in the backyard of a home in Burbank.

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Wagner could pose as migrants to enter EU, PM Morawiecki warns

Some Russian mercenaries are near the city of Grodno, close to Poland and Lithuania, Mr Morawiecki says.

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Florida’s New Black History Standards Have Drawn Backlash. Who Wrote Them?


By Sarah Mervosh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SgHkQ23

Friday, 28 July 2023

Kenya cyber-attack: Why is eCitizen down?

A key government online platform has been down for several days and mobile money services are also affected.

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Ancient 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found off coast of Italy

The cargo ship was found laden with hundreds of Roman pottery jars, most of which are intact.

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Russia urged to renew Ukraine grain deal at Africa summit

Egypt's leader says it is "essential" the deal allowing Kyiv to export produce be revived.

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Niger coup: General Tchiani declares himself leader

General Abdourahmane Tchiani is addressing the nation after staging a coup.

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Greek fires at Nea Anchialos prompt blasts forcing F-16s to evacuate base

Residents escape by boat and the air force evacuates fighter planes as an ammunition depot explodes.

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Melting Swiss glacier uncovers climber missing since 1986

The body was discovered earlier this month by hikers who spotted a boot emerging from the ice.

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A Half-Million Americans May Have Tick-Linked Meat Allergy, C.D.C. Says


By Emily Anthes from NYT Health https://ift.tt/ADTSMw5

Glory to Hong Kong: Court dismisses official's request to ban song

The tune Glory to Hong Kong has become synonymous with pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory.

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Thursday, 27 July 2023

What’s Happening in Italy Is Scary, and It’s Spreading


By David Broder from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/GHXJUIb

Ukraine war: Russians stage plasticine protests to oppose war

Faced with brutality and repression, one artist finds a small way to protest against the invasion.

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Girl missing for nearly four years walks into police station

Alicia Navarro, 18, shows up at a police station in Montana more than 1,000 miles from her home.

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Why Hunter Biden is important to Republicans... in 90 seconds

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher explains why the US president's son is a presence on the campaign trail.

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Wednesday, 26 July 2023

BBC reporter at scene of Rhodes wildfire

Jenny Hill reports from the village of Vati in Rhodes, as fires continue to spread across the region.

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Greta Gerwig on the Blockbuster ‘Barbie’ Opening (and How She Got Away With It)


By Kyle Buchanan from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/Ce5Uwzr

Niger guards blockade President Mohamed Bazoum's palace - reports

It is not yet clear if this is an attempt by presidential guards to seize power.

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3 Marines Found Dead Inside Car at North Carolina Gas Station


By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/L7cspO3

Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi?

China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing.

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Colonisation 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard

John Howard's remark comes ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition.

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Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Netanyahu Scores Another Victory, but at What Price?


By Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/GkFlzJH

Ecuador jails: Inmates hold dozens of guards hostage

Prison guards are being held against their will in at least six jails by inmates after a deadly fight.

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2 Women Found Dead After Going Hiking in Nevada Park


By Chang Che from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/RNs7ABX

Is Elon Musk right to ditch the Twitter bird logo?

Rebrands can pay off - but it's a risky move to replace a famous icon at an organisation in turmoil.

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Julian Sands: Room with a View actor's final cause of death is undetermined

The British actor's body was recovered in June, months after he'd gone missing in the mountains.

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Monday, 24 July 2023

Elon Musk Changes Twitter Logo to an X


By Noam Scheiber and Ryan Mac from NYT Business https://ift.tt/HhoYxwB

Watch: George Alagiah's extraordinary career

George Alagiah, one of the BBC's longest-serving and most respected journalists, has died at 67.

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Israel reforms: Water cannon and arrests at Jerusalem protests

Thousands of protesters opposed to plans to overhaul Israel's judiciary have gathered ahead of a key vote.

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Sunday, 23 July 2023

Douala building: Shock as collapse kills 12 in Cameroon

Rescuers will make sure no-one is left beneath the rubble, vows a top official in the city of Douala.

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Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo

The Twitter owner says he wants to replace the logo with an "X".

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This $50,000 Watch Kills Its Wearers by Slicing Their Wrists


By Sarah Lyall from NYT Books https://ift.tt/9XmBUDg

Residents flee burning homes in Rhodes

Locals run from burning houses as firefighters battle the wildfire flames on the Greek island.

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Inside Odesa cathedral after Russian missile strike

Officials say at least one person has been killed in fresh Russian strikes on the Ukrainian port city.

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Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution

Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.

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Rhodes fires: Jet2 and TUI flights cancelled as British tourists in limbo

Tourists left in limbo after wildfires spreading across the Greek island forced thousands to flee hotels.

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Saturday, 22 July 2023

New Yorkers Got Broken Promises. Developers Got 20 Million Sq. Ft.


By Urvashi Uberoy and Keith Collins from NYT New York https://ift.tt/aFkciw2

‘Barbenheimer’ Is a Huge Hollywood Moment and Maybe the Last for a While


By Kyle Buchanan from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/l4zdSaQ

Greece fires: Thousands flee homes and hotels on Rhodes as fires spread

Greece's deputy fire chief says the fires on the island are the most difficult his service is currently facing.

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Greece wildfires: Tourists forced to leave hotels on island of Rhodes

Holidaymakers are being moved from their hotels in Rhodes, as wildfires bear down on the Greek island.

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How a Drug Maker Profited by Slow-Walking a Promising H.I.V. Therapy


By Rebecca Robbins and Sheryl Gay Stolberg from NYT Business https://ift.tt/wsZUbcH

J.F.K.’s Grandson Calls Robert Kennedy’s Campaign ‘an Embarrassment’


By Reid J. Epstein from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/sLm49Nj

Smoke as Russia claims Crimea fuel depot has been hit

Russian officials say Ukraine is behind the attack but haven't provided any evidence.

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Friday, 21 July 2023

Trump Mar-a-Lago classified files case: Judge sets 20 May trial date

A judge rejects Mr Trump's bid to have the case delayed until after next year's White House election.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Where Paranoia Meets Legacy Admissions


By Frank Bruni from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/LO56WpD

Berlin 'lion': Wild animal probably a boar, authorities say

Authorities call off a search for a suspected big cat spotted near the German capital.

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Goalkeeper Donnarumma and partner attacked and robbed in Paris

Italy and Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his partner were targeted at their home.

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Does social media video show an escaped lion in Berlin?

Police in Germany say they are treating a video circulating on social media as "authentic".

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Thursday, 20 July 2023

Women's World Cup day two preview: Nigeria v Canada, Philippines v Switzerland & Spain v Costa Rica

BBC Sport takes a look at what to expect from day two of the Women's World Cup with Nigeria playing Canada, the Philippines facing Switzerland and Spain taking on Costa Rica.

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New York City to hand out fliers urging migrants to go elsewhere

America's biggest city will hand migrants fliers asking them to go elsewhere as it is "at capacity".

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Iranian female prisoners tell of filmed strip searches

Former detainees tell the BBC of degrading strip searches which are filmed despite prison rules.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss says activities to continue in Africa

Yevgeny Prigozhin says "there will be no reduction in our programmes" in the continent.

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Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast ready to step in as 2026 hosts, says mayor Tom Tate

Gold Coast is ready to step in and host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, says the Queensland city's mayor Tom Tate.

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Powerball: One winning ticket sold for $1.08bn jackpot

The ticket was bought in Los Angeles and has a cash value of $558m before taxes.

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My Husband and I Sleep in Separate Bedrooms. Why Is My Mother-in-Law Obsessed?


By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/JDXocKL

Johannesburg explosion: South Africa concern over second suspected gas explosion

An unexplained blast in Johannesburg killed one person and injured 48 more, South African authorities say.

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Manipur: India video shows how rape is weaponised in conflict

A video that shows two naked women being paraded by a mob in Manipur state has sparked outrage.

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Wednesday, 19 July 2023

European outcry forces US economist to drop top job

Fiona Scott Morton pulls out of the EU role of Chief Competition Economist amid a storm of criticism.

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Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud

Fifteen people are dead after rivers burst their banks and caused a landslide south-east of Bogotá.

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Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Trump says he expects indictment in 2020 election probe

Mr Trump posted that he was told to report to a grand jury, "which almost always means an arrest".

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Qin Gang: China's 'missing' foreign minister sparks guessing game

Appointed to his post last December, Mr Qin is seen as a trusted aide of President Xi.

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Wagner: Satellite images reveal Belarus camp arrival

A large convoy of suspected Wagner fighters has arrived at a new camp in Belarus.

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Heatwave scorches Europe, in pictures

Temperatures are expected to peak at 46C in Sardinia as a heatwave continues in parts of Europe.

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Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Trump Effort to Quash Investigation


By Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1IkMg09

First US nuclear sub docks in South Korea since 1981

The visit was agreed under a landmark defence pact in April and comes amid rising tensions with Pyongyang.

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Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter.

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Monday, 17 July 2023

Ros Atkins on... the latest Crimea bridge attack

The BBC's analysis editor examines what happened to the bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea.

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Man Who Crashed Into Teens After Doorbell Prank Gets Life in Prison


By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/hI2SHmf

Russia officially pulls out of Ukraine grain deal

After months of threats to not renew the deal, Moscow has officially announced it will come to a de facto end.

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La Palma wildfires: Firefighters battle raging blaze on Spanish island

Officials say more than 4,000 people had been evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island.

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Sunday, 16 July 2023

Tour de France 2023: Fan causes crash on stage 15 while taking selfie

A spectator taking a selfie causes an early crash in the peloton with about 20 riders coming off their bikes on stage 15 of the Tour de France.

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DeSantis Sheds Staff Amid Heavy Spending


By Maggie Haberman and Rebecca Davis O’Brien from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SNbwTBo

Swimmers injured in dolphin attacks on Japan beach

One man broke his ribs in what is the sixth such attack in the same region this year.

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Sleep Better at Every Age


By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://ift.tt/u82Dfje

In Gilgo Beach Killings, an Arrest Bears Out a Decade-Old Prediction


By Hurubie Meko and Erin Nolan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/ZNavlCU

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Covid Remarks Raise Questions of Antisemitism


By Jonathan Weisman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/FkN0it8

DeSantis Burns Cash, and Pence Struggles: 5 Takeaways From 2024 Filings


By Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Reid J. Epstein from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/yjHVOK6

Kennedy Road fire: Hundreds of Durban homes destroyed in South Africa

At least one person is known to have died as a fire sweeps through a poor neighbourhood of Durban.

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Singer and actress Jane Birkin dead at 76

The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris, reports French media.

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Saturday, 15 July 2023

The Maverick Design Choices That May Have Doomed Titan


By Helmuth Rosales, William J. Broad, Eleanor Lutz and Bedel Saget from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/qz9lBWC

Republican prosecutors target corporate diversity programmes

State attorneys general threaten top US companies with legal action over race-based quotas.

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They Lost Their Legs. Doctors and Health Care Giants Profited.


By Katie Thomas, Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Robert Gebeloff from NYT Health https://ift.tt/9RqCSF1

Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms

After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus.

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Suspect in Gilgo Beach Killings Led a Life of Chaos and Control


By Andy Newman and Nate Schweber from NYT New York https://ift.tt/WD2PUpf

Landslides and floods wreak havoc in South Korea

Thousands have evacuated their homes and at least 20 people are dead amid heavy rain and floods.

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Friday, 14 July 2023

‘Human Beings Are Soon Going to Be Eclipsed’


By David Brooks from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/SC5QsTO

Russian parliament bans gender reassignment surgery for trans people

It is the latest attack on LGBT rights in the country, after another anti-gay law was extended last year.

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Defense Bill’s Fate Teeters After G.O.P. Wedges In Social Issues


By Karoun Demirjian from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fiUBRhm

South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma in Russia for medical treatment

The announcement comes a day after a court ruled he was released from jail on parole unlawfully.

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Why are actors so worried about AI?

The US actors' union says artificial intelligence poses an "existential threat" to the profession.

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Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure

The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat.

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Who is Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood?

A former star of US sitcoms, Fran Drescher is the union chief leading actors into battle with streamers.

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Thursday, 13 July 2023

Kosovo: Drink thrown as brawl breaks out in Kosovo parliament

An opposition lawmaker douses PM Albin Kurti during a parliamentary debate sparking a brief fight.

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Vermont Storm Exposes the Strengths, and Limits, of New Flood Defenses


By Jenna Russell, Richard Beaven and Hilary Swift from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kM7z0K9

We Can’t Just Shoot Our Way Out of This


By Gail Collins from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/7UE1F8A

US approves first over-the-counter birth control pill

The government said the move would help reduce women's barriers to accessing contraception.

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G.O.P.’s Far Right Seeks to Use Defense Bill to Defund Ukraine War Effort


By Karoun Demirjian from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/TWFptm3

Hollywood actors' strike expected alongside screenwriters

The SAG-AFTRA union is expected to opt for strike action on Thursday, after studio talks broke down.

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Is It a Meal? A Snack? No, It’s ‘Girl Dinner.’


By Jessica Roy from NYT Style https://ift.tt/sBogI1r

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

A Trans Woman Is Crowned Miss Netherlands for the First Time


By Claire Moses from NYT World https://ift.tt/tQSjrPC

Milan Kundera, author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being, dies aged 94

The exiled Czech-French writer used satire to explore totalitarianism and the human condition.

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French to get bonus to make do and mend clothes

In a bid to tackle fast fashion, consumers will get a discount worth up to €25 (£21) per repair.

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Coronavirus Probably Spread Widely in Deer and Perhaps Back to People, U.S.D.A. Says


By Emily Anthes from NYT Health https://ift.tt/6EgFHdq

US storms: Vermont assesses 'devastating' damage as floods recede

Crews in the flooded state capital will clear debris and inspect buildings on Wednesday.

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Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Trump Lawyers Seek Indefinite Postponement of Documents Trial


By Alan Feuer and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5814ce3

Bank of America accused of opening credit cards without customer consent

Bank of America is ordered to pay $150m (£116m) in penalties after an investigation by US regulators.

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No Socialism Isnt Making Americans Lazy


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/NMhsi1o

Pro surfer Mikala Jones dies at 44 in surfing accident

The Hawaiian surfer, known for capturing footage from inside giant waves, died while surfing in Indonesia.

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When the Water Rushed In Help Rushed Over


By Michael Wilson from NYT New York https://ift.tt/5vHEk19

Ukraine war: Russian ex-navy commander shot dead while jogging in Krasnodar

Stanislav Rzhitsky was reportedly shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the Russian city of Krasnodar.

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Japan floods: three die as island hit by 'heaviest' rainfall

At least three people have died in flooding and landslides caused by record rainfall on Kyushu island.

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Monday, 10 July 2023

More Rain Expected in Northeast After Deadly Weekend Floods


By Claire Moses, Judson Jones and Christine Hauser from NYT New York https://ift.tt/0EYwRJb

I Had an Affair With Someone My Spouse and I See Socially. Help!


By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/fg0xBy5

US storms: Millions under flood warnings in north-east

At least one person dies in New York as flood waters sweep through streets and force road closures.

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Dutch PM Mark Rutte to quit politics after government collapse

Mark Rutte says he will stand down after fresh elections are held in November.

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Watch: Heavy rainfall and flooding in India's Himachal Pradesh

North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days.

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Sunday, 9 July 2023

Several Things Have Shocked Me: An Ex-Insider on Business in China


By Ravi Mattu from NYT Business https://ift.tt/UnBjExs

War in Ukraine: Biden flies to UK amid concern over cluster bombs

The US president is facing criticism over his decision to send the controversial weapons to Ukraine.

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Has Janet Yellen's trip to Beijing improved US-China relations?

Polite communication has returned to US-China relations - but progress could easily be knocked back.

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Twitter Blue accounts fuel Ukraine War misinformation

False and misleading claims about the war in Ukraine are being widely shared.

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Where Clarence Thomas Entered an Elite Circle and Opened a Door to the Court


By Abbie VanSickle and Steve Eder from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/iag2sF8

France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots

The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre.

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The Secret to an Excellent Sandwich


By Eric Kim from NYT Food https://ift.tt/EjDxyn5

BBC presenter allegations: Urgent talks to be held

The culture secretary and the BBC will hold talks over serious allegations about one of its presenters.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tpvIa62

Saturday, 8 July 2023

Got a Flight? Dont Even Think About Checking a Bag.


By David Mack from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/HxEv57P

Rishi Sunak says the UK discourages use of cluster bombs in Ukraine

The UK is one the countries which bans the weapons but will continue to support Ukraine, PM says.

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5 National Park Destinations That Arent Parks


By Lauren Sloss from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/Ym9g7X5

Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse

The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife.

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How a 14-Minute Video on Posture Changed My Life


By Eliza Brooke from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/sUoMD4N

Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter

The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia.

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Friday, 7 July 2023

BBC correspondent probes Belarus leader on nuclear weapons

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg questions Mr Lukashenko at the Palace of Independence in Minsk.

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Malmö is Swedish city chosen to host Eurovision next year

The coastal city is to host next year's song contest after Loreen's victory in Liverpool.

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Yellen in Beijing Criticizes Chinas Treatment of U.S. Companies


By Alan Rappeport from NYT Business https://ift.tt/kFPH7Xc

US plans to send controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine- reports

The controversial weapons package comes amid an ammunition shortage in Ukraine.

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Neutral Swiss and Austrians join Europe's Sky Shield defence

The plan to protect European skies has now attracted 19 countries since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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The Rich Are Crazier Than You and Me


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/PdL76iB