Thursday, 31 August 2023

Israeli soldier killed, Palestinian teen attack suspect shot dead amid violent surge

A group of soldiers was hit during a spate of violent incidents in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

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South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?

Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.

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Police pull over car with huge bull in passenger seat.

The car had half of its roof cut off in order to fit the animal in.

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The Most Famous Woman in Men’s Tennis


By Jessica Testa from NYT Style https://ift.tt/7chYEqX

Nebraska college volleyball match sets women's sport attendance record

A crowd of 92,003 fans watch Nebraska beat Omaha at their Memorial Stadium to set a new record attendance for a women's sporting event.

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Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Gabon coup: Ousted president Ali Bongo calls for support

Sitting in what he calls his residence, Ali Bongo called on his supporters to "make noise" after his ousting.

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Ana de Armas: Judge throws out legal action over Yesterday film trailer

Two fans complained after the actress was edited out of a film despite appearing in the trailer.

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A California Land Mystery Is Solved. Now the Political Fight Begins.


By Conor Dougherty and Shawn Hubler from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Sts1olF

Hundreds of thousands forced to scam in SE Asia: UN

The UN report is the first comprehensive study of the scale of the problem.

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How Might Trump Challenge the March 4 Trial Date in the Federal Election Case?


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

Coffee Meets Bagel: Dating app users rue missed connections amid outage

Those looking for love online express frustration as the popular app suffers days-long outage.

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Live worm in woman's brain leaves surgeon shocked

The "string-like structure" was pulled from the patient's frontal lobe during surgery in Canberra last year.

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Eminem and Vivek Ramaswamy revive battle between pop stars and politicians

Politicians want to gain credibility by playing pop songs - but musicians don't want to lose theirs.

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Paul Whelan: US ex-marine seen in Russian labour camp video

It is the first time that ex-US Marine Paul Whelan is seen on video since his conviction in Russia.

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Uganda's anti-LGBT laws: Man faces death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'

He is charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation enacted in May.

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Thammakaset: Thai poultry farmer loses his 36th defamation suit

Three human rights campaigners are cleared of defamation over online posts about the farmer.

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Adele defends fan who was told to sit down at Las Vegas concert

The star spotted an enthusiastic young fan being told to sit down by guards at her Las Vegas concert.

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Monday, 28 August 2023

Palestinian fears grow amid rising Israeli settler attacks

Recent months have seen some of the worst ever scenes of settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

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Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey

France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.

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Simone Biles Shows She’s Not Just Easing Her Way Back


By Carla Correa from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/V57bkya

Jacksonville shooting: DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist attack

Hundreds gathered on Sunday to remember the three victims of a racist shooting in the Florida city.

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Children have right to clean environment - report

The UN says countries must act urgently to protect children from the harmful effects of climate change.

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Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row

A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate.

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Sunday, 27 August 2023

In pictures: Redheads celebrate fiery locks at Dutch festival

Hundreds of ginger-haired people from across the world took part in the three-day Dutch gathering.

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Once Rarely Seen, Gilgo Beach Suspect’s Family Now Barbecues on the Lawn


By Corey Kilgannon from NYT New York https://ift.tt/syXfnm8

A Former French President Gives a Voice to Obstinate Russian Sympathies


By Roger Cohen from NYT World https://ift.tt/g2FkNwI

Did You Know About the 16-Foot Trump Tower Clock? Neither Did the City.


By Sam Roberts from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3qxEtlh

Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from visiting popular national park

Afghanistan's acting vice and virtue minister says female visitors to Band-e-Amir were not observing hijab rules.

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Trump campaign raises $7.1m following historic Georgia mugshot

Merchandise bearing the ex-president's scowling face at his arrest on Thursday is flying off the shelves.

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Saturday, 26 August 2023

High-altitude heist shocks Switzerland

The amount stolen is unclear, but believed to be around 400 to 500 Swiss francs.

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Maui wildfires: 100 people reported safe after officials release list of missing

They got in touch with officials hours after a list with 388 names of missing people being published.

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Zanzibar boxing: Sixty-year ban to end with first bout

Outlawed in the 1960s for being "inhumane" the current president wants to bring it back.

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Singer of ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Says It’s Not a Republican Anthem


By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/wWYpKdQ

Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third term

The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family's five-decade grip on power.

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Spain Hermoso: Fans and players protest over Rubiales kiss

Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

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Friday, 25 August 2023

Trump, Lord of the Ring (Around the Collar)


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/7B9mXwl

Rule No. 1 in Putin’s Russia: Defy Him at Your Peril


By Paul Sonne from NYT World https://ift.tt/PdDIMEt

US condemns Israeli minister Ben Gvir's 'inflammatory' Palestinian comments

The ultranationalist minister's statement in an interview sparked a storm of criticism online.

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Fukushima: Discharge from Japan nuclear plant safe, tests show

Fukushima operator Tepco reveals sample results after release of contaminated water into Pacific.

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Heineken sells off Russian beer business for €1

The lager-maker will take a huge loss on the division which, it said, had taken longer to jettison.

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Man Dies After N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Uses Cooler to Knock Him From Motorbike


By Chelsia Rose Marcius from NYT New York https://ift.tt/YSWpVUs

Fukushima: The fishy business of China's outrage over Japan's release

In China, there is alarm over the nuclear plant's water but its seafood ban isn't rooted in science.

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Thursday, 24 August 2023

America Is Losing Religious Faith


By Nicholas Kristof from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/hNT5g7b

Famed Conductor Accused of Striking Singer at Performance


By Javier C. Hernández from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Pb8W2Xy

Luis Rubiales: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president

World football's governing body opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales.

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Republican debate: What they said (and didn't say) about climate

Twenty minutes into the presidential debate came a simple question. The answers were anything but.

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Ramaswamy Seizes Spotlight as DeSantis Hangs Back: 7 Debate Takeaways


By Shane Goldmacher, Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kDY6AfB

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

'My goodness!' - BBC reporter's live reaction to India's success

Watch Samira Hussain go through a rollercoaster of emotions as India completes historic space mission.

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The Met Keeps Releasing Clothing With Pacsun. Why?


By Callie Holtermann from NYT Style https://ift.tt/YkaUMzE

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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Watch: The moment a drone hits Moscow skyscraper

The moment a drone hits an unfinished building in Russia's capital is captured on camera.

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Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain

The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year exile is no isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain.

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Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Scooter Braun: Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato part ways with manager

The music mogul loses two of his main clients, with reports Justin Bieber is also looking to leave.

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How Scary Is China’s Crisis?


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/mXCx7Mg

Crispin Dye: New person of interest identified in AC/DC manager death

The death of Crispin Dye is being investigated as part of an Australian inquiry into gay hate crimes.

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A Stage of Eight Takes Shape for a Trump-Less First G.O.P. Debate


By Shane Goldmacher and Lisa Lerer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5Zuszvc

South China Sea: Philippines resupplies Spratlys shoal troops

Manila claims mission success despite Beijing's attempts to "block, harass and interfere".

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Watch: Pakistan cable car seen dangling over ravine

Several people including children are trapped in a cable car over a ravine in Pakistan's north-west.

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Monday, 21 August 2023

Gas prices rise on fears of strikes in Australia

Benchmark gas prices for the EU and UK rose around 10% on Monday, according to Bloomberg.

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Store Owner Is Fatally Shot by Man Who Confronted Her About Pride Flag


By Orlando Mayorquin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/rgToIL2

Canada wildfires: Drone footage shows scale of destruction in Northwest Territories

Enterprise in Canada's Northwest Territories is burnt to the ground as wildfires continue to grip the country.

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Earthquake shakes parts of California during storm

As residents sheltered from a once-in-80 years storm, the floor shook from an earthquake.

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For Spain, a World Cup Title Built on Talent, Not Harmony


By Rory Smith from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/UyzD5Gq

Bernardo Arevalo: Anti-corruption leader wins Guatemala election

Bernardo Arevalo promises to end elite rule in the country mired in poverty and gang violence.

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Sunday, 20 August 2023

Two men die swimming during Ireland triathlon

The pair, aged in their 60s and 40s, were competing in a weather-affected Ironman event.

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A Summer Rite in Spain: Coping With the British Tourist Invasion


By David Segal from NYT Business https://ift.tt/OR3FUtH

Women's World Cup: Fans rejoice in Madrid as Spain makes football history

As their team wins its first-ever World Cup in Sydney, supporters of women's football celebrate back home.

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Man disparages Pride flag, then kills shopkeeper in California

The gunman is shot dead by US police, as Hollywood director Paul Feig pays tribute to the victim.

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The Education of Ron DeSantis: 5 Takeaways


By Nicholas Confessore from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fLi0zV3

Russia’s Lunar Lander Crashes Into the Moon


By Kenneth Chang and Anton Troianovski from NYT Science https://ift.tt/TbsBifv

Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems.

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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions.

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Saturday, 19 August 2023

The Weekender


By The New York Times from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/TJrKG1y

Britney Spears on Sam Asghari divorce: 'I couldn't take the pain anymore'

Writing after her husband filed for divorce, the singer says she "couldn't take the pain anymore".

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Colombia earthquake: Guests leave as live TV broadcast disrupted

The news anchor remained calm and went to a commercial break.

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Taiwan detects 42 warplanes in Chinese military drills

Taiwan condemned China's actions, saying the military drills were "irrational and provocative".

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Friday, 18 August 2023

A Centuries-Old Fiber Supplement Entices the Ozempic Generation


By Priya Krishna from NYT Food https://ift.tt/QFVO0gr

Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram sends close-up photos of Moon

The photos are taken by Vikram, Chandrayaan-3's lander, which has begun the last phase of its mission.

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Calls for Georgia Leaders to Stymie Trump Prosecution Fall Flat, So Far


By Rick Rojas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XW26dAm

Cologne Catholic diocese clergy and staff used work computers for porn, German media reports

Around 1,000 attempts to view blocked sites were made but no crime was committed, Cologne's Archdiocese says.

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Starvation deaths after Tigray aid halted - official

The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April.

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Watch the treacherous journeys out of wildfire-hit Canada

Shocking video of smoke-filled routes are shared online as deadlines to evacuate the Northwest Territories looms.

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Thursday, 17 August 2023

Germany: Flood waters surge in Frankfurt underground station

Frankfurt was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city's airport.

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Leonard Bernstein’s Children Defend Bradley Cooper’s Prosthetic Nose in ‘Maestro’


By Marc Tracy from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/MpAeo98

Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash

National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.

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Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrest

Fierce clashes kill 55 people as many families are left trapped in their homes in Tripoli.

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China police warn dangers of playing on high rises in shocking video

China police issue warnings after a child is seen playing hide and seek on the side of a apartment building.

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Alec Baldwin: Report casts doubt over Rust actor's account of shooting

Mr Baldwin denies pulling the trigger of the prop gun which went off, killing Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

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Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality

India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80.

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Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Maui fire: Families in Lahaina describe devastation after wildfire

Volunteers step in to help the homeless after the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century.

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How (Many) Economists Missed the Big Disinflation


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/ain4SJ6

Who Has Been Charged in the Election Inquiry in Georgia


By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lXBJAm0

Trump indictments: A very simple guide to his four big legal cases

His courtroom problems are mounting as he campaigns to become president again in the 2024 election.

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Spain beat Sweden to reach World Cup final for first time

Spain beat Sweden to reach their first Women's World Cup final in a dramatic finish in Auckland.

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Monday, 14 August 2023

Two Months in Georgia: How Trump Tried to Overturn the Vote


By Danny Hakim and Richard Fausset from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/eIaB2bw

Russian rouble falls to 16-month low against US dollar

The currency has been hit by rising imports and higher military spending for the Ukraine war.

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Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?

Despite an extensive emergency warning system, Lahaina residents say the wildfire came as a surprise.

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Australia mushroom deaths accidental, says cook

Erin Patterson tells police she is devastated and had no reason to harm her ex-husband's relatives.

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At least 30 missing after Myanmar jade mine landslide

Heavy monsoon rain loosened piles of earth and debris and sent it down the cliff, sweeping miners on the way.

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Sunday, 13 August 2023

New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future

As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people.

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Watch: On board the boat bringing aid to fire devastated Maui

Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible.

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Iran attack: Shiraz shine gun attack leaves at least four dead

Two gunmen target Shah Cheragh in Shiraz, the scene of an Islamic State attack less than a year ago.

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The Clean Energy Future Is Arriving Faster Than You Think


By David Gelles, Brad Plumer, Jim Tankersley, Jack Ewing, Leo Dominguez and Nadja Popovich from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/plyQ48N

Hawaii fires: Jason Momoa warns tourists not to visit Maui

The actor says Hawaii is "not the place" for a holiday, as locals say tourists carry on as normal while tragedy unfolds.

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Ukraine war: Three-week-old baby and family among seven killed in Russian shelling

Russian shelling in Ukraine's southern Kherson region leaves seven civilians dead.

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Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret

The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran.

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Saturday, 12 August 2023

Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria

A crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday, an official told local media.

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Fukushima nuclear disaster: Activists march against Tokyo's waste plan

Hundreds of people march in Seoul to protest against plans to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean.

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South Africa mass shooting: Manhunt launched in KwaZulu-Natal

The incident is thought to have happened after a suspect demanded his ID back, a police statement says.

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With Only 475 Square Feet, She Had to Make Every Inch Count


By Tim McKeough from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/kQpHDfN

US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.

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For President Biden, a Political Liability That May Not Go Away Soon


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

Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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Friday, 11 August 2023

Special counsel to investigate President Biden's son Hunter

The prosecutor who brought criminal charges against Hunter Biden will get additional powers.

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Ukraine fires military conscription officials for taking bribes

Officials took cash and cryptocurrency and helped people to leave Ukraine, President Zelensky says.

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Spiraling Legal Bills Threaten Trump With a Cash Crunch


By Shane Goldmacher and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/CWF0Uq6

K2: Climbers deny walking by dying sherpa in bid to break record

Footage has emerged appearing to show Kristin Harila’s team climbing over Mohammed Hassan on Pakistan's K2.

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What We Know About the Wildfires in Hawaii


By Adeel Hassan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/94bhoCs

Plane passenger films Maui wildfires from the sky

Firefighters are still battling to contain the Hawaiian island's wildfires, which began on Tuesday.

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Thursday, 10 August 2023

The Montgomery Brawl Was, for Some, a Clarifying Moment


By Charles M. Blow from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/bZMFEGa

Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign

A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars.

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This Is a Reminder That You’re Probably Oversharing on Venmo


By Brian X. Chen from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/4o3iH7x

Hawaii wildfires scorched land 'like an apocalypse'

Drone and helicopter footage shows Maui neighbourhoods burnt to the ground.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yplJ7cW

Biden Orders Ban on New Investments in China’s Sensitive High-Tech Industries


By Peter Baker and David E. Sanger from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/dzFQxRm

Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many".

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0J16tcY

Wednesday, 9 August 2023

Hawaii wildfires: Residents flee into sea to escape blazes

Dozens of homes and businesses are reportedly destroyed after wildfires engulfed the town of Lahaina.

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Colombia conflict: Rebels deny plot to kill attorney general

ELN rebels say accusations they are planning to kill Attorney General Francisco Barbosa are "false".

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Why Are Groceries So Expensive?


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/YO4nwSM

Soldier Who Called Out Torture in Iraq Is Laid to Rest at Arlington


By C. J. Chivers from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7Knc5oB

Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine

The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YQ1rXqF

Tuesday, 8 August 2023

Can This Festival Keep a New York Sandwich Tradition Alive?


By Robert Simonson from NYT Food https://ift.tt/fWYrzsg

Russia blames Ukraine for military call-up centre fires

Russia says Ukrainian scammers tricked elderly Russians into setting fire to army recruitment centres.

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Champions League: AEK Athens-Dinamo Zagreb qualifier postponed after fan killed

Tuesday's Champions League qualifier between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb is postponed after a fan is stabbed to death on the eve of the game.

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Kanye West performs at Travis Scott concert after antisemitism scandal

It's the first public performance since the rapper caused controversy with a series of antisemitic posts.

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Monday, 7 August 2023

German man arrested in France after wife allegedly held captive for 12 years

The woman was rushed to hospital with multiple injuries, including broken bones, police sources say.

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Italian man crushed to death under falling cheese wheels

Giacomo Chiapparini was buried when a shelf broke in his warehouse in the Lombardy region on Sunday.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gUq7so

Eight Months Pregnant and Arrested After False Facial Recognition Match


By Kashmir Hill from NYT Business https://ift.tt/y28KM6n

Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help

Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nm2koTL

Trucking Firm That Got $700 Million U.S. Bailout Declares Bankruptcy


By Alan Rappeport and Madeleine Ngo from NYT Business https://ift.tt/jYKaoGO

German police investigate death of Mexican student

The body of María Fernanda Sánchez was found in a canal in Berlin two weeks after she disappeared.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IJB6v8w

California: Three killed in firefighting helicopter crash

An investigation is underway into the deaths of two fire staff and a pilot in California.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5ENetPB

Sunday, 6 August 2023

Twilight of the Serial Killer: Cases Like Gilgo Beach Become Ever Rarer


By Hurubie Meko from NYT New York https://ift.tt/kSNJMcL

Dog Parks Are Great for People. Too Bad They’re Terrible for Dogs.


By Julie V. Iovine from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/tlI9vOw

The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now


By Jason Bailey from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/XpwiJsk

Two migrants dead, 30 missing after shipwrecks off Italian coast

The Italian coastguard recovered the bodies of a one-year-old baby and a woman from the Ivory Coast.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lvw6m0J

A New Frontier for Travel Scammers: A.I.-Generated Guidebooks


By Seth Kugel and Stephen Hiltner from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/E9HF1zl

Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria

Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pcXueD0

Saturday, 5 August 2023

Trump’s Legal Team Is Enmeshed in a Tangle of Possible Conflicts


By Alan Feuer, Ben Protess and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/UiCEM0z

Chandrayaan-3: Historic India mission enters Moon orbit, aiming for south pole

If Chandrayaan-3 succeeds, India will be the first country to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1acRnxg

A Global Web of Chinese Propaganda Leads to a U.S. Tech Mogul


By Mara Hvistendahl, David A. Fahrenthold, Lynsey Chutel and Ishaan Jhaveri from NYT World https://ift.tt/brcZGJT

Kai Cenat: Police plan to charge Twitch streamer after PS5 giveaway mayhem

Police say US influencer Kai Cenat could be charged with inciting a riot after chaos in Manhattan.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U4cfvWz

Venezuela Red Cross President Mario Enrique Villarroel fired by court

The charity declares its support for its boss and appeals to President Nicolas Maduro's government.

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

US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m3JclE2