South Africa's Rugby World Cup champions get heroes' welcome

The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd.

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Moment injured Gaza girl, 5, sees baby sister is alive

Five-year-old Joury and 18-month-old Julia reunite in hospital after a blast in southern Gaza.

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What China wants from Israel-Hamas war

Its top diplomat has been in Washington for talks but there are limits to what it can achieve.

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Luis Rubiales given three-year ban by Fifa

Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales is banned from all football-related activities for three years.

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Eyedrops From Major Brands May Cause Infection, F.D.A. Says

By Rebecca Carballo from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/s1LFvMl

Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests

There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54.

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Kazakhstan mine fire leaves at least 42 dead

At least 42 people have died after a fire broke out at an ArcelorMittal-owned mine in Kazakhstan

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UAW strike: Stellantis and union agree pay rise in tentative deal

Stellantis becomes the second US car giant to strike a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers union.

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FTX: 'Crypto King' admits people got hurt as he speaks out in trial

Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried says he made many mistakes when running the cryptocurrency exchange.

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Suspect in Maine Shooting Is Found Dead, Ending Sprawling Manhunt

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Jenna Russell and Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Exb0cYM

Representative Jared Golden of Maine calls for a ban on assault weapons, reversing a long-held stance.

By Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4GIY7qX

Taylor Swift: Artist paints the star on giant Halloween pumpkin

It took Ohio-based Jeanette Paras 10 hours to create the artwork.

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Ugandan anger at plan to name road after slain tourists

Some people are unhappy there is no plan to have a memorial to the Ugandan guide killed in the attack.

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Hurricane Otis: Mexico assesses damage after storm

The seaside resort of Acapulco bore the brunt of the hurricane which made landfall early on Wednesday.

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China: Police rescue 1,000 cats, bust illicit trade of feline meat

The felines would have been passed off as pork or mutton, state-affiliated media report.

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Insufficient evidence of racial slur by SA's Mbonambi

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi will start against New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final after a ruling there was "insufficient evidence" he used a racial slur towards Tom Curry.

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Gold One mine 'hostage situation': South African miners tell of escape

Hundreds of workers at a mine in South Africa are caught up in a dispute between two rival unions.

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Archaeologists reveal face of Peru's 'Ice Maiden' mummy

Experts have reconstructed the face of the 'Ice Maiden', an Inca girl sacrificed in the Andes

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A Close Look at Some Key Evidence in the Gaza Hospital Blast

By Aric Toler, Haley Willis, Riley Mellen, Alexander Cardia, Natalie Reneau, Julian E. Barnes and Christoph Koettl from NYT World https://ift.tt/DXWGAyB

Andrea Giambruno: Meloni's ex-partner dropped as TV host over lewd remarks

The Italian PM separated with Andrea Giambruno after sexually explicit remarks were leaked.

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With War in Israel, the Cancel Culture Debate Comes Full Circle

By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/T89HSE3

Brazil drought reveals ancient rock carvings of human faces

The carvings of human faces on the shore of the Amazon are thought to be at least 1,000 years old.

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Seven dead after 'super fog' causes huge pile-up in New Orleans

A dense fog caused a pile-up of more than 150 vehicles near New Orleans, killing seven and wounding 25.

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Freed hostage says she was held in 'spider's web' of Gaza tunnels

Speaking after being released by Hamas, Yocheved Lifschitz said she "went through hell" while in captivity.

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S Jaishankar: India will resume Canada visas if diplomats safe, says minister

India had cited security threats to its diplomats while stopping visa services amid a row with Canada.

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I Negotiated Israel’s Hardest Hostage Deal. Here’s What’s Next in Gaza.

By Gershon Baskin from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/8kmhJqX

Venezuela opposition holds primary to pick unity candidate

Opposition groups aim to pick one figure to take on the government's candidate in the 2024 election.

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Gaza neighbourhood flattened and hospital told to evacuate

Intensive Israeli air strikes continue as Hamas-run health ministry says death toll passes 4,300.

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Man Poses as Mannequin to Steal Jewelry

By Jenny Gross from NYT World https://ift.tt/7FIHEJv

The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years

Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.

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Mitt Romney’s Sickest Burns: Book Reveals Harsh Views of Fellow Republicans

By Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/AJyzTeN

Megan Thee Stallion: Rapper settles legal dispute with former label

Record label 1501 Certified Entertainment say they wish Megan "the very best in her life and career".

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Haiti arrests key suspect in President Jovenel Moise's murder

Joseph Felix Badio is accused of ordering Colombian hitmen to kill President Jovenel Moise.

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Mozambique burns 45,000 hens as bird flu spreads from South Africa

The egg-laying hens had been imported from South Africa, which is facing one of its worst outbreaks.

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Hundreds arrested at Israel-Gaza protest near US Capitol

At least 300 people are detained during a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Aid delivery waits to enter Gaza from Egypt at Rafah crossing

About 20 trucks may cross into Gaza after a deal with the US, but aid organisations warn it's not enough.

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Mother of hostage: 'What is it that Hamas wants?'

BBC Correspondent Nomia Iqbal spoke with Rachel Goldberg, whose son is among the missing Israelis.

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Britney Spears: Everytime video revisited by fans following abortion news

The music video for Everytime is being interpreted in new ways by some after news Spears had an abortion.

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India Supreme Court declines to legalise same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.

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Somali Cable Television's director Nur killed in suicide blast

A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.

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What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza's lifeline?

The border crossing with Egypt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.

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Tanya Chutkan, an Unflinching Judge in the Trump Jan. 6 Trial

By Robert Draper from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kVRpqCd

DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing

The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.

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Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel: 'Our second country is bleeding'

Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel relocate for a second time following Hamas's surprise attack.

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Known for His Pointed Questions, a 15-Year-Old Is Ejected From a G.O.P. Event

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

The Voice: Australians vote No in historic referendum

The country has overwhelmingly voted No to a proposal aimed at elevating First Nations voices.

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Why Israel Is Acting This Way

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Y9GIvKc

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Movie Review: Look What We Made Her Do

By Wesley Morris from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/IU5KgG0

New Zealand election: National party's Chris Luxon wins

New Zealand election won by centre-right opposition as Labour PM Chris Hipkins concedes.

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Kibbutz massacre survivor describes attack by Hamas gunmen

Neta Portal describes the horror of a Hamas attack after being shot in the legs six times.

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The Missed Chance for Peace

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Teacher killed in France school stabbing

Two other people have been seriously injured in the knife attack in the northern city of Arras.

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Missing peace activist Vivian Silver - son awaits news, good or bad

My mother would say the atrocities are the result of not striving for peace, he tells Jeremy Bowen.

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Amazon drought: Stranded boats and dead fish

A severe drought in the Brazilian Amazon is disrupting transport, isolating communities and killing wildlife.

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CCTV shows moment women escape Israeli kibbutz attack

The two women managed to run away after Israeli military arrived at the scene.

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Drone footage shows aftermath of Israeli airstrikes

More than 1,100 people have been killed by strikes on the Gaza Strip so far.

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The Retired Israeli General Who Grabbed His Pistol and Took On Hamas

By Jeffrey Gettleman from NYT World https://ift.tt/fF5OGQR

Afghanistan: Thousands dead and homes flattened in earthquakes

Images from western Afghanistan where two earthquakes days apart have caused massive damage.

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Israel-Gaza: French Jewish politicians put under police protection

France's interior minister says more than 100 antisemitic acts have been recorded since Saturday.

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Gaza hospitals risk turning into morgues, Red Cross says

There is no mains power and fuel for generators could run out in hours, the aid group says.

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Lebanon: Israel shells militant targets across border

Israel's military said the Lebanese movement Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles across the border.

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How Do My Calorie Needs Change as I Age?

By Alice Callahan from NYT Well https://ift.tt/JPfw9cG

Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage

Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.

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At Harvard, a Battle Over What Should Be Said About the Hamas Attacks

By Anemona Hartocollis, Stephanie Saul and Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1Zlyrgn

Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record

Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.

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Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image

Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.

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I lost 11 members of my family - earthquake victim

Entire villages were levelled after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the province of Herat in Afghanistan.

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Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash

Unity powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees.

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Israeli soldier and militants killed in confrontation on Lebanon frontier

An Israeli soldier was killed on Monday in a clash with Palestinian gunmen who crossed from Lebanon.

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Hamas Attack Raises Questions Over an Israeli Intelligence Failure

By Julian E. Barnes, David E. Sanger and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EHRVKZL

'Nobody could help us' - Shock and anger in Israel's Ashkelon

Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.

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Afghanistan earthquake: More than 1,000 dead as villagers dig for survivors

Villagers are searching through what is left of their homes with shovels and bare hands.

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Investing Has Been Ugly. Stick With It Anyway.

By Jeff Sommer from NYT Business https://ift.tt/7bmhMc2

The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

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Mbankolo landslides kill 23 in Cameroon capital Yaoundé

Rescue efforts are hampered by flooding, forcing locals to pull out bodies with their bare hands.

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Newsom Vetoes Bill Banning Caste Discrimination

By Amy Qin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/B35kSdP

Afghanistan earthquake: Race to rescue victims in Herat Province

Hundreds are feared dead after the 6.3-magnitude quake hit remote villages in western Afghanistan.

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How an Israel music festival turned into a nightmare after Hamas attack

Festival-goers describe mass panic as they fled and hid in bushes as a trance music party came under attack.

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Israeli forces fight to drive out Hamas militants and free hostages

Troops try to clear gunmen from several areas, as the Israeli death toll reportedly passes 600.

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Gazans run from Israeli missile strike

Footage shows people flee as an Israeli missile strikes a residential neighbourhood in north west Gaza.

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Fierce gun battle on Israeli highway

Motorists duck for cover as multiple shots are fired during a gun battle on Route 4 near Emunim.

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Travis, Don’t Fumble Taylor!

By Maureen Dowd from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/1XOUA8f

Two Families Got Fed Up With Their States’ Politics. So They Moved Out.

By Trip Gabriel and Hilary Swift from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fnTx8sJ

Afghanistan earthquake: At least 15 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake

The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning.

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From the Fringe to the Center of the G.O.P., Jordan Remains a Hard-Liner

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SvZQl2J

How Biden’s Promises to Reverse Trump’s Immigration Policies Crumbled

By Michael D. Shear from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/oeFps4y

More Brokerages Leave Powerful Realtor Group

By Debra Kamin from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/e9a12qX

Watch How Animals React to the Scariest Sound on the Savanna

By Lesley Evans Ogden from NYT Science https://ift.tt/kWZ0fry

Will Voters Send In the Clowns?

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/YCnP5NT

South Africa's Kruger National Park study: Animals fear human voices more than lions

Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.

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Good decision or waste of money? US voters on Biden's border wall expansion

A mix of voters tell the BBC how they feel about the announcement that new barriers will be built.

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Egypt's early presidential election campaign off to eventful start

President Sisi is facing a challenge from an outspoken critic of a kind Egypt has not seen in years.

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How to Raise a ‘Warrior Queen’

By Yiyun Li from NYT Books https://ift.tt/nYSF0PA

India flash floods: More than 100 missing in Sikkim state

Hundreds of search and rescue officers have been deployed across the state of Sikkim.

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Bobi Wine 'under house arrest' after return to Uganda

Police deny opposition leader's claims he was grabbed by 'goons' on landing

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How Four Leaders Are Turning the World Upside Down

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

Lady Gaga wins case to keep $500,000 dognapping reward

A judge says the star does not need to pay $500,000 to a woman after her dogs were stolen in 2021.

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'False positives': Colombian army apologises for killing civilians

More than 6,400 civilians were killed and falsely passed off as enemy combatants between 2002 and 2008.

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‘Wedgie’ on Disney Water Slide Caused Severe Injuries, Lawsuit Says

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Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad's death

Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

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Even Michael Lewis Can’t Make a Hero Out of Sam Bankman-Fried

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Jamaica: Children in hospital after eating cannabis sweets

Jamaica's education minister says some of the 60 students suffered hallucinations.

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Physics Nobel Prize rewards science on a 'tiny timescale'

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light".

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Bangkok: Gunshots reported in luxury mall

Videos on social media show crowds of shoppers evacuating the Siam Paragon mall the city's centre.

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Grizzly bear kills couple and their dog in Canada

Experts say more people outdoors is leading to more human-bear encounters.

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The Gilgo Beach Suspect May Have Hunted Them. Now They’re Key Witnesses.

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Dozens Search for Girl Who Disappeared Camping With Family Upstate

By Jesse McKinley from NYT New York https://ift.tt/GmIuAjF

Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake

The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it".

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Congress Narrowly Averts Shutdown as House Democrats Help Pass Stopgap Bill

By Carl Hulse and Catie Edmondson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1lErbcs

Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco

Joe Biden says US support cannot be interrupted after military aid was excluded from a budget deal.

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Inside McCarthy’s Shutdown Turnabout That Left His Speakership at Risk

By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/mNjhC23

Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill 'more than 80 soldiers'

Tuareg rebels attack a northern town as the UN mission continues its withdrawal from Mali.

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CCTV shows moment of Turkey blast

An explosion outside Turkey's interior ministry in Ankara, was a "terrorist attack", a minister said.

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Top Indian diplomat blocked from Glasgow gurdwara visit

Sikh activists confronted the diplomat amid a row over the death of a separatist leader in Canada.

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