Saturday, 30 September 2023

What They Don’t Tell You About Getting Old


By Roger Rosenblatt from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/nU9t7ON

Police Investigate About 100 Suicides Linked to Canadian Man


By Vjosa Isai from NYT World https://ift.tt/aWhq12T

Right Wing Tanks Stopgap Bill in House, Pushing Government Toward a Shutdown


By Catie Edmondson, Kayla Guo and Carl Hulse from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6D39en7

What Happens Next to Feinstein’s Seat?


By Shawn Hubler from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/MzthCLZ

Tupac Shakur: Sister calls new murder charge 'pivotal moment'

The rapper's sister welcomes news that a former gang leader has been charged with his murder.

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Driver ploughs through wall into police squad room in New Jersey

John Hargreaves has been charged following the incident in the US state of New Jersey.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia says 100,000 refugees flee region

Almost the entire ethnic Armenian population has fled the region since Azerbaijan seized it last week.

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Friday, 29 September 2023

Senator Dianne Feinstein dies aged 90

The California senator served for more than three decades and was a trailblazer for women in US politics.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete after IPC vote

Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris after the International Paralympic Committee votes against a full ban.

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Eswatini election: The vote in a kingdom where parties are banned

Voting is under way in Eswatini, but in Africa's last absolute monarchy, MPs have little power.

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Three Killed in Shootings at a Home and a Medical School in Rotterdam


By Claire Moses and Emma Bubola from NYT World https://ift.tt/KPgf7Fa

Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji

Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.

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Thursday, 28 September 2023

Swiss glaciers record 'catastrophic' ice loss

The alpine ice fields have lost a further 4% of their volume this year, according to new statistics.

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After Coming Out as Gay, I’m on the Outs With My Ex-Wife’s Family. Help!


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

Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.

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Cher accused of hiring men to kidnap her son

The claims are contained in newly surfaced court documents filed by the estranged wife of Cher's son.

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Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe

Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police.

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Travis King arrives back on US soil from North Korea

The American soldier had illegally crossed into North Korea in July and had been held there since.

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Wednesday, 27 September 2023

What to Do About Painful Sex After Menopause


By Alisha Haridasani Gupta from NYT Well https://ift.tt/PpljqBm

Iraq wedding fire: What we know about Qaraqosh blaze

More than 100 people have been killed by a blaze that swept through a wedding party in Qaraqosh.

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Travis King: North Korea to deport US soldier who crossed border

The 23-year-old ran across the border from South Korea during a tour of the area in July.

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Germany cracks down on neo-Nazi sect Artgemeinschaft for targeting children

The authorities say Artgemeinschaft used Nazi-era books "to raise new enemies of the constitution".

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Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capital

The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey.

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Australian man who faked own kidnapping ordered to compensate police

The Australian came up with the plot to spend New Year's Eve with another woman instead of his partner.

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Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Russia shows video to prove top commander is alive

Ukraine is "clarifying" its recent reports that Russia's Admiral Sokolov died in a missile attack on Friday.

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US actors' union members vote to authorise video game strike

The latest potential Hollywood strike relates to voice, motion capture and stunt work in video games.

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‘Victoria’s Secret Karen’ Video: Lawsuits Show What Viewers Didn’t See


By Tracey Tully from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Z9LklDa

Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase

Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway.

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The Wrecking-Ball Caucus: How the Far Right Brought Washington to Its Knees


By Carl Hulse from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/glS7OYQ

Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43

She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction.

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Monday, 25 September 2023

Greece, Battered a Decade Ago, Is Booming


By Liz Alderman from NYT Business https://ift.tt/RUI4fcn

Zambia ex-President Edgar Lungu banned from 'political' jogging

Police tell Edgar Lungu to stop his runs alongside supporters as they amount to "political activism".

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Nagorno-Karabakh: BBC reports from Armenia border amid panic

The BBC's Nataliya Zotova reports from the border between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Villarrica volcano: Chile raises alert level as activity increases

Villarrica is one of South America's most active volcanoes and last erupted in 2015.

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Thailand: Man charged with beating his three children to death

Police suspect the man also killed two more of his children from a previous marriage.

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Sunday, 24 September 2023

Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the Sea


By Hannah Beech and Jes Aznar from NYT World https://ift.tt/l63cKpP

Olympic winner slams black Irish girl's medal snub

The Olympic champion says "there is no room for racism in sport" after footage from Ireland went viral.

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Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival

Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Ethnic Armenians leave amid cleansing fear

Azerbaijan captured the area in a flash operation and says it wants to integrate its ethnic Armenians.

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If We Are What We Eat, We Don’t Know Who We Are


By Jacob E. Gersen from NYT Books https://ift.tt/gXvrI5E

South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area

The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea.

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On ‘Golden Bachelor,’ Looking for Love and a Pickleball Partner


By Julia Jacobs from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/wBuJ3AX

Saturday, 23 September 2023

Gold, an Investment for Some, Is a Portable Vehicle for Graft


By Ed Shanahan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/xSVOFjU

Nagorno-Karabakh fears grow as residents appeal for aid

Food convoy arrives in the disputed enclave as US senators lead calls for international monitors.

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Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer

A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road.

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Mother Who Gave Abortion Pills to Teen Daughter Gets 2 Years in Prison


By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/C0PSU36

Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.

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Friday, 22 September 2023

Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu's lock of hair returned after 140 years in UK

Prince Alemayehu, who was taken to the UK aged seven, died at 18 after an unhappy upbringing.

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Julianne Moore’s Montauk Sanctuary


By Nick Haramis from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/S7BjQf1

Timbuktu siege: Two killed in Mali mortar attack

The culturally significant city is under siege by jihadist fighters, causing shortages of basic items.

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Why Kevin McCarthy Can’t Do His Job


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/PEFO7Va

Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.

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Thursday, 21 September 2023

Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman

The media mogul says he is stepping down as Fox and News Corp chairman, with son Lachlan to head both.

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Saudi Arabia getting closer to Israel normalisation deal, prince says

An agreement creating ties between the two historical foes would mark a huge regional shift.

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South Africa to clear Covid lockdown criminal records

More than 400,000 people were arrested for breaking some of the world's toughest lockdown restrictions.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo.

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US offers almost 500,000 Venezuelans legal status

US cities have been grappling with large numbers of Venezuelans fleeing economic and political turmoil.

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Will Republicans Abandon This Medical Triumph?


By Nicholas Kristof from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/PtaL0vl

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

How to Make Russia Really Pay for Invading Ukraine


By Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/TJV48Du

Quobna Cugoano: London church honours Ghanaian-born freed slave and abolitionist

Quobna Cugoano was captured by slavers aged 13 but later played a big part in the UK abolition movement.

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Iran hijab bill: Women face 10 years in jail for 'inappropriate' dress

MPs back a draft law that seeks harsh punishments against those who are "inappropriately" dressed.

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Violent tornado sends debris flying across eastern Chinese city

A tornado ripped through the city of Suqian in eastern China, sending debris flying through the air.

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India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious

The advisory comes a day after tensions between the countries escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist.

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Mexican railway operator suspends routes amid migrant deaths

Migrants heading to the US often hitch rides on freight trains, with many injured or killed.

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Indonesia: TikToker jailed two years over pork video

Lina Lutfiawati, who identifies as Muslim, said an Islamic phrase before eating crispy pork skin.

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Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Libya flood: Video appears to show Libya mayor's house set on fire

The mayor's home was burnt to the ground as protesters demanded answers for last week's catastrophic flood.

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Five Americans freed in Iran prisoner swap land in US

The four men and one woman return to the US after $6bn of frozen Iranian funds were released.

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Alien autopsy: Those viral 'non-human corpses' get lab tests

There's been widespread scepticism about the 'bodies' presented to Mexican authorities by a UFO enthusiast.

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Monday, 18 September 2023

Libya flood: 'There's a smell of decay and death in the air'

The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region.

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Libya flood: Drone images show extent of Derna destruction

Video footage from the city of Derna shows wide-scale destruction following Libya's deadliest storm in decades.

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Moment police officer dragged away by escaping car

Dashcam footage shows a Massachusetts police officer clinging on to a car after it suddenly drives away.

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Libya: BBC finds little foreign aid in flood-hit Derna

In the Libyan city of Derna, Anna Foster describes the flood devastation and lack of international aid.

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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.

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Rare dinosaur 'Barry' up for sale at Paris auction

The 150 million year-old camptosaurus is expected to fetch up to €1.2m ($1.2m) in October.

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Doc Martens, Bomber Jackets, No Ties: Parsing Gen Z Politicians’ Style


By Rachel Janfaza from NYT Style https://ift.tt/uahZDVU

Sunday, 17 September 2023

Morocco earthquake: The scars, the rubble and the spirit to rebuild

Morocco's earthquake destroyed lives but survivors are picking themselves up, James Copnall finds.

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Hundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart

There have been a series of clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and opposition supporters abroad.

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How a Yale Student’s Rape Accusation Exposed Her to a Defamation Lawsuit


By Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/bjBy0rv

Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames

Dark smoke rises from the cone-shaped tower as several government buildings come under attack.

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In Risky Hunt for Secrets, U.S. and China Expand Global Spy Operations


By Julian E. Barnes and Edward Wong from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BPDV723

The More They Lock Us Up, the Stronger We Become


By Narges Mohammadi from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/GY0iahX

Lampedusa: Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni visit island after migrant boat fears

More than 8,000 migrants have arrived on the Italian island over the past three days.

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Saturday, 16 September 2023

In the Autoworkers’ Strike, One Side Has the Higher Ground


By Peter Coy from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/cdyRSE6

Lampedusa: Italy recovers body of newborn baby from migrant boat

The child's mother is likely to have given birth on the journey to Lampedusa, reports say.

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I Drink Alcohol Regularly. What Can I Do to Mitigate the Risks?


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

Storm Lee heads towards New England and Canada

Around 80,000 customers are without power as the storm tracks north, bringing powerful winds.

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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

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After Brutal Attacks and Fierce Debate, U.K. to Ban ‘American Bully XL’ Dogs


By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/AFUHuji

Friday, 15 September 2023

Why is the UK banning American XL Bully dogs?

The UK's prime minister says he wants the breed outlawed by the end of the year.

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Millions Under Warnings in New England as Hurricane Lee Approaches


By Judson Jones from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7c4VpoN

France: Trial opens over bus driver's death in face-mask fight

Two men in France are accused of beating a bus driver to death after refusing to wear masks.

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Greta Thunberg charged after blocking Sweden oil port for second time

The climate activist refused to end the protest, hours after being convicted of a similar offence.

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Mitt Romney’s Tragic Ambivalence


By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/bLdqSCQ

Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation

Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern".

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Thursday, 14 September 2023

'Worse than death itself': Survivors describe Libya floods

Residents of Derna tell the BBC how they got out alive as floodwaters smashed through the city.

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People Don’t Want to Be Teachers Anymore. Can You Blame Them?


By Jessica Grose from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/zyVaCvU

Nigeria hit by widespread blackout in 'total system collapse'

Power generation in Nigeria, a major oil and gas producer, fell to zero megawatts early on Thursday.

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Ros Atkins on... Libya’s political turmoil and the floods

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the link between the devastating floods and years of crisis in Libya.

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Body of Ecuador gangster Junior Roldán stolen from cemetery

The body of Junior Roldán, who was shot dead in May in Colombia, has vanished from a cemetery vault.

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The One Privilege Liberals Ignore


By Nicholas Kristof from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/bEmVsS9

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Vladimir Putin says military co-operation with North Korea a possibility

Vladimir Putin met Kim Jong Un at a space centre during a brief and highly scrutinised visit to Russia.

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Where Is the Evidence, Speaker McCarthy?


By David French from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Vl0h9Z8

Libya flooding: Doctor pleads for help as body count increases

Dr Najib Tarhoni has been working at the nearest large hospital to Derna, and is assisting with the disaster.

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Austrian ex-minister Karin Kneissl moves to Russia with her ponies

Karin Kneissl is known for her links to Russia, including dancing with Vladimir Putin at her wedding.

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A Decongestant in Many Cold Medicines Is Ineffective


By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://ift.tt/asySr8u

Derna: Soundtrack of children's cries now engulfs Libyan city

A Libyan journalist tells the BBC that survivors in Derna have reported scenes of utter devastation.

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Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high

A UN report finds the area planted with coca bushes is the biggest ever registered.

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The Authors of ‘How Democracies Die’ Overestimated the Republicans


By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Zdh9jio

Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss

The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.

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Monday, 11 September 2023

Sara Sharif death: Pakistan police take children from grandfather's house

The five children were taken by police in an afternoon raid, Sara Sharif's grandfather tells the BBC.

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Hiker Spotted on Bear Cam Rescued From Alaskan Wilderness


By Orlando Mayorquin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZDt6nea

Morocco earthquake: Authorities accept only limited international help

Only four countries so far have been allowed to send teams to the quake-hit region.

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Chile marks military coup as divisions continue

The left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions.

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Sunday, 10 September 2023

Coco Gauff Says She’s ‘Ready’ for the Headiest Levels of Fame


By David Waldstein from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/bANSBVf

At Iowa’s Biggest Game, Football and Politics Collide


By Anjali Huynh and Nicholas Nehamas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BikU9rf

Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse

CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing.

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A Long Walk on a Small(ish) Island


By Elaine Glusac from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/kV9YnKs

Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake

The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives.

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The U.S. Open Men’s Singles Final We Only Half Expected: Djokovic vs. Medvedev


By Jesus Jiménez from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/Bg9Vfln

Saturday, 9 September 2023

The Magic of the Granny Flat


By Michelle Cottle from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/ez0nYIL

Beware the Men Who Double Down


By Elizabeth Spiers from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/DZ8mO6Y

Kim Jong Un marks North Korea's anniversary with parade

Russia congratulates Kim Jong Un amid rumours of a possible meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

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How Ben Sasse Became a Combatant in Florida’s Education Wars


By Michael Sokolove from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/U7QzyRs

Morocco earthquake: What we know

A look at what is known about the quake that has claimed the lives of more than 800 people.

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Morocco earthquake: Such magnitude usual for country

There has been nothing bigger than a magnitude 6.0 in the affected area for more than one century.

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In Pictures: Morocco earthquake hits historic Marrakesh

Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake.

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Manhunt Intensifies as Escaped Pennsylvania Prisoner Remains at Large


By Joel Wolfram, Ana Ionova and Campbell Robertson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xFfUkw1

Friday, 8 September 2023

‘I’m OK, but Things Are Terrible’


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/MAGJ8u9

Thodex cryptocurrency boss jailed for 11,196 years in Turkey for fraud

Faruk Fatih Ozer was found guilty of defrauding millions of dollars from investors in his collapsed Thodex platform.

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Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret

For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.

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The American Renaissance Is Already at Hand


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

Russia's Ukraine Danube attacks threaten Kyiv's economic lifeline

Attacks on Danube River ports have intensified recently, destroying large amounts of grain.

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Hurricane Lee Is Now a Category 5 Storm, but Its Eventual Path Is Unclear


By Judson Jones from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zMATwuk

Ukraine war: Russia holds local elections in occupied Ukraine

Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.

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Thursday, 7 September 2023

Outrage over Abbas's antisemitic speech on Jews and Holocaust

German and Israeli officials condemn the Palestinian leader's remarks about the mass murder of Jews.

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Otto Pérez Molina: Guatemalan ex-leader pleads guilty to corruption

Otto Pérez Molina, who resigned in 2015, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud.

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One of the Best Things We Can Do for Our Health Is Free — and Fun


By Nicholas Kristof from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/P9om0ge

Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads.

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The Mystery Behind ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Cover Art Is Solved


By Amanda Holpuch from NYT Books https://ift.tt/n6z4jyD

Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free

Ali Bongo has been under house arrest since the military seized power last week.

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Wednesday, 6 September 2023

Ukraine war: 16 killed in missile attack on market town

President Zelensky, who blamed Russia for the attack, said those killed were "people who did nothing wrong".

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You Can’t Normalize Relations With a Government That Isn’t Normal


By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/zyxgu9c

Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate continues to fall

For the second month in a row, there has been a huge reduction in the year-on-year deforestation rate.

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Dead Sea reveals four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in cave

The excellently-preserved weapons are believed to have been hidden by Judean rebels 1,900 years ago.

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Spectator Is Removed From U.S. Open After Remark Associated With Nazi Regime


By Christine Hauser from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/5sHDoW0

British Museum: Chinese TikTok hit amplifies calls for return of artefacts

The show about a jade teapot that busts out of the museum fuels calls for treasures to be returned.

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Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Woody Allen greeted by cheers, praise and protests at Venice Film Festival

The divisive director is met by cheers and positive reviews, but also loud protests on the red carpet.

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Naomi Klein, Naomi Wolf and the Political Upside Down


By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/4H7ew3V