The evolution of Champions League finalist Bellingham

How Jude Bellingham has evolved from a central midfielder at Birmingham City to Real Madrid's main goal threat and key player.

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Israel ends three-week offensive in north Gaza town

Pictures from Jabalia show widespread destruction, with multi-storey buildings reduced to rubble.

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Mesmerising lava rivers as Icelandic volcano erupts

Lava continues to spurt from from a volcanic system in Reykjanes Peninsula, after Wednesday's powerful eruption.

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Suspended driver joins court hearing while driving

The judge was surprised when a defendant charged with driving on a suspended licence appeared behind the wheel.

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Moment winds push plane away from airport gate in Texas

American Airlines said several aircraft were affected by strong winds, but no one was injured.

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At Trump Trial’s Closings, Lawyers Weave Facts Into Clashing Accounts

By Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich and Maggie Haberman from NYT New York https://ift.tt/ZfEmhSL

Texas Primary Runoff Election Results

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8EH1Q9s

Colombian Congress votes to ban bullfighting

After many failed attempts, a bill banning bullfighting has won approval in Colombia's Congress.

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Furiosa sees worst Memorial Day opening in 30 years

The Mad Max prequel narrowly beat its competitor The Garfield Movie, which made $31.1m (£24.3m).

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The Stench of Climate Change Denial

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/0rWIw76

German army officer jailed for spying for Russia

The 52-year-old captain admitted to passing information on munitions systems and aircraft to Moscow.

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US actor shot dead during attempted car theft

General Hospital and Siberia actor Johnny Wactor was killed on Saturday in LA, his family confirms.

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Colombia begins exploring ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

Exploration of a 300-year-old wreck in the Caribbean Sea with an estimate £16bn trove starts.

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Trump Tells Libertarians to Nominate Him, and Mocks Them When They Boo

By Michael Gold and Rebecca Davis O’Brien from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0qEGuCB

Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years

Military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré breaks his promise to restore civillian rule by 1 July this year.

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Ali MacGraw on Her Natural, Beautiful Life

By Guy Trebay from NYT Style https://ift.tt/MoKwiSZ

The Best Films of 2024, So Far

By The New York Times from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/h2yTjWL

Chile arrests firefighter for blaze that killed 137

A forestry worker is also arrested and charged with arson over the fire - the country's deadliest.

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The Full Guest List for Biden’s State Dinner With Kenya

By Minho Kim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9DxPUW7

World ignoring risk of Sudan genocide - UN expert

Sudan is facing a genocide as the world's attention is focused on Ukraine and Gaza, a UN expert warns.

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‘It's possible to regain the forest we once had’

A project in Mozambique is trying to reverse the alarming rate of deforestation there.

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Mother's joy as son named world's youngest male artist

The Ghanaian toddler broke the record at the tender age of one year and 152 days.

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Toddler among 40 in hospital after turbulence flight

Most of those hurt after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence have spinal injuries, officials say.

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French arrest over suspected Olympic torch relay plot

A man is held on suspicion of targeting Thursday's event in Bordeaux, says France's interior minister.

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Several dead in Iowa as storms batter Midwest

A tornado has destroyed much of a small town in Iowa, leaving buildings flattened and cars overturned.

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Generator fumes choke Nigeria students to death - reports

The seven students fell asleep in a locked music studio with the generator still running.

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Bibi Is Choosing Stefanik and Trump. President Biden, Don’t Be Fooled.

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/GSeBW7H

Seven Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid

The Palestinian health ministry says those killed include a doctor who was on his way to work.

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Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, May 18, 2024

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End of Trump hush-money trial nears as Cohen wraps up testimony

Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen returns to give more evidence in the historic criminal trial.

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders

They are wanted for alleged war crimes committed in the 7 October attacks and the war which followed.

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War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections.

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Zuma takes election battle cry to ANC’s heartland

Ex-President Jacob holds a rally in the historic township of Soweto as he returns to the political front line.

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Body of hostage recovered from Gaza, says IDF

The Israeli military said Ron Benjamin was found alongside the bodies of three other hostages.

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Row erupts over portraits of Australia's richest woman

Gina Rinehart's campaign to have two portraits removed has sparked debate about art and censorship.

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And the Defense Calls … the Pizza Guy

By William K. Rashbaum and Patrick McGeehan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/vYNiWoy

Rare footage shows deep-sea squid attacking camera

Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid launching itself at a deep-see camera.

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Suspect charged with attempted murder of Slovak PM Fico

Robert Fico's condition is still "very serious" after he was shot several times on Wednesday.

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Bone found during missing Japan steel worker search

Police say DNA tests will be carried out to see if the remains are those of the 30-year-old employee.

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Too Red, Too Vampiric, Too Sexy: A Brief History of Polarizing Royal Portraits

By Emma Bubola from NYT World https://ift.tt/czsnQuq

UN says Israeli tank attack killed staff member in Gaza

A UN security officer from India was killed and another injured after their vehicle was struck on Monday.

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How AI turned a Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian

A YouTuber falls victim to generative AI on Chinese social media, but the ramifications stretch beyond China.

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Putin makes ex-security council chief Kremlin aide

Nikolai Patrushev, 72, is replaced as head of Russia's Security Council by Sergei Shoigu.

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Lebanon minister fears intensification of Israeli offensive against Hezbollah

Its foreign minister tells the BBC it is concerned Israel will step up air strikes on Hezbollah.

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The Russians simply walked in, Ukrainian troops in Kharkiv tell BBC

The BBC's Jonathan Beale meets front-line soldiers battling Russia's new incursion in north-east Ukraine.

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Israel orders more evacuations as Rafah fighting intensifies

The Israeli military tells thousands of Palestinians to leave the city as it expands its military operation.

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Switzerland Wins Eurovision, as Protests Give Way to Spectacle

By Alex Marshall from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/mP8gMyR

Children killed as bomb falls near Sudan hospital - MSF

The battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days.

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Djokovic dons a helmet after being hit by bottle

Djokovic greets fans with a helmet after being hit by bottle

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In pictures: Northern Lights dazzle around the world

The aurora borealis was visible around the world on Friday night, stunning photographers everywhere.

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Hundreds flee Ukraine border area after Russia attack

Evacuations are under way in the Kharkiv area as fighting continues after Friday's surprise incursions.

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Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.

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Dashcam shows tornado obliterate Nebraska building

There were dozens of workers still inside when the extreme weather event struck - but all survived.

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'So smart': Meghan praises Harry during Nigeria visit

The Duchess of Sussex compliments the Duke as he speak about mental health at a school in Abuja.

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Hillary Clinton Accuses Protesters of Ignorance of Mideast History

By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/a5O8iKq

Horse stranded on rooftop and airport floods in Brazil

Aerials show a horse stranded on a rooftop and a flooded airport in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.

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Stormy Daniels Delivers Intense Testimony in Trump’s Trial: 6 Takeaways

By Kate Christobek and Jesse McKinley from NYT New York https://ift.tt/NwMtfzA

Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court

The star witness recounted her alleged sexual encounter with the ex-president and faced testy questioning from his lawyers.

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The rise of Sweden's super rich

Why the Nordic nation, despite its reputation for social equality, has so many billionaires.

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Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo

The world's biggest song contest reaches its finale on Saturday and contestants have arrived in style.

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'My children cling to me as dogs raid graves near our shelter'

In a tent yards from a cemetery, Rehab Abu Daqqa tries to shield her seven children from Rafah's horrors.

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Images show devastating impact of Brazil floods

Aerial footage shows devastating scenes in Brazil as landslides and massive flooding kill dozens.

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Columbia cancels main graduation amid Gaza protests

The Ivy League school says it will hold smaller celebrations to focus on "keeping them safe".

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Cease-Fire Talks Between Israel and Hamas Again at an Impasse

By Adam Rasgon from NYT World https://ift.tt/K0sHqEM

Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi's charm offensive

Xi Jinping is on his first visit to Europe in five years - and it feels much like a charm offensive.

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Seven dead in attack on Russia's Belgorod region

The governor of the border region says 35 people were also injured when a drone strike hit minibuses.

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Madonna's free Brazil show draws 1.5 million fans

The show at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach was the final stop on the pop idol's Celebration Tour.

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Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour.

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Hope Hicks Takes the Stand: 5 Takeaways From Trump’s Criminal Trial

By Jesse McKinley and Kate Christobek from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Cg0vlkZ

Pro-Palestinian protests heap pressure on Biden from left and right

Joe Biden is caught between students demanding peace, and Americans concerned the unrest is disrupting education.

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Gaza ceasefire talks intensify in Cairo

Hamas said it was sending negotiators to talks in a "positive spirit" after studying the latest proposal.

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From Hope Hicks, the Tears of Truth

By Jonathan Alter from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/opaEjYP

Kyiv can use British weapons inside Russia - Cameron

UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron says it is up to Ukraine to decide how to use British arms.

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Governments not protecting press freedom, report says

Governments are failing to protect journalism from political attacks, according to Reporters Without Borders.

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Liberia to set up first war crimes court

An estimated 250,000 people were killed in Liberia's two civil wars between 1989 and 2003.

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Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The move comes as the US negotiates pulling out its troops after Niger's junta ordered their expulsion.

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Iran charges journalists after BBC report on teen protester's death

Iran’s judiciary rejects as “fake” a BBC report that alleges security forces killed Nika Shakarami.

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‘What do I do now that my sons have been swept away?’

Two of Grishon Waiganjo's sons were swept away in recent flooding in Kenya that has killed hundreds of people.

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Russia blamed for GPS interference affecting flights in Europe

Experts say Russia has been jamming GPS signals in certain European regions, leading to disruption for civilian aircraft.

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Weinstein to appear in court after conviction quashed

New York prosecutors plan to retry Weinstein's case after his 2020 rape conviction was overturned.

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Meet the Men Who Eat Meat (and Only Meat)

By Steven Kurutz from NYT Style https://ift.tt/OI1ZVsi

Watch: Violent clashes break out at UCLA

Protesters and counter-protestors clash at pro-Palestinian encampments in Los Angeles.

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