Sunday, 30 June 2024

Florida man in critical condition after shark attack

A law enforcement officer was able to apply a tourniquet to staunch the severe bleeding.

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A-list stars turn out for ‘awesome’ Coldplay show

They duetted with Michael J Fox, and serenaded Michael Eavis, in an all-out assault on the senses.

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Five Wimbledon storylines to look out for

Raducanu returns, Draper looks to pick up Murray's baton, and more key things to watch out for when Wimbledon starts on Monday.

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Boy, 13, shot dead by New York police had replica gun, authorities say

Nyah Mway died after police mistook his replica gun for a real firearm and shot him in the chest.

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Saturday, 29 June 2024

Serbian officer shot with crossbow outside Israeli embassy

The policeman was wounded in the neck before shooting the attacker dead, officials say.

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Clashes break out near German far-right conference

Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered outside an Alternative for Germany (AfD) meeting in Essen.

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‘Is It Too Late?’ Four Writers on What Democrats Should Do About Biden.


By Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Goldberg, Patrick Healy and Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/okOrHJS

Friday, 28 June 2024

President Biden, I’ve Seen Enough


By Nicholas Kristof from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/auKS0Ag

22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States


By The New York Times from NYT Food https://ift.tt/DAicvFX

North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses and slang - report

The South Korean report uses defectors' accounts to build a picture of human rights in the North.

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Thursday, 27 June 2024

Reward for fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ raised to $5m

Ruja Ignatova is wanted by the FBI for orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam.

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Bolivia's failed coup attempt... in 75 seconds

It all started when the presidential palace in La Paz was stormed by soldiers.

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Is It a Bad Idea to Drink Alcohol on an Airplane?


By Alice Callahan from NYT Well https://ift.tt/YJe1cLZ

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Assange hugs wife and father on arriving in Australia

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has landed in Canberra, after walking free from a US court in Saipan.

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Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Zelensky sacks top general accused of incompetence

Lt-Gen Yuriy Sodol, from his post after public criticism about excessive casualties and accusations of incompetence.

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Kenya police fire tear gas at anti-tax protests

Businesses have been shut in the capital as protesters call for the finance bill to be dropped.

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Monday, 24 June 2024

Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody row

Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child.

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Criminal charges recommended against Boeing

The US Department of Justice has until 7 July to make a final decision on whether to prosecute the firm.

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Sunday, 23 June 2024

Seventeen: The K-pop band about to make history at UK festival

They're the biggest-selling act in the world, and they're about to play the Pyramid Stage.

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Ukraine says it destroyed Russian drone base

The warehouse seen in satellite images was used to launch Iranian-made Shahed drones and train people, Kyiv said.

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A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Moscow has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say.

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Saturday, 22 June 2024

New Caledonia pro-independence leader charged

Christian Tein is one of 11 pro-independence figures arrested following the unrest.

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Diane von Furstenberg on 'magic' wrap dress and fearlessness

The acclaimed fashion designer says it taught her a lesson - that fear was not an option.

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Three missing in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off

Heavy rain and melting snow leaves Zermatt completely isolated.

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Hawaii Five-0 star Taylor Wily dies aged 56

The actor had a recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola in the crime drama series.

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Friday, 21 June 2024

Gay sex ban in Namibia ruled unconstitutional

In a landmark ruling, laws banning same-sex acts between men are ruled unconstitutional.

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Killer of 2 Women in National Park in 1996 Has Been Identified, F.B.I. Says


By Orlando Mayorquín from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8rEdWta

Ukrainian unit says frontline fighting 'difficult'

Units fighting Chasiv Yar say Russia is launching "mass frontal attacks" on the key strategic town.

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Thursday, 20 June 2024

New faces of protest - Kenya's Gen Z anti-tax revolutionaries

Young people angered by tax storm Nairobi in a surprise revolt devoid of ethnic or political allegiances.

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Wednesday, 19 June 2024

AI frenzy makes Nvidia the world's most valuable company

The Californian firm's meteoric rise has been fuelled by its dominance of the "new gold" - AI chips.

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South Africa's Ramaphosa sworn in for second term

Cyril Ramaphosa has been forced to share power after failing to secure a majority in last month's election.

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US soldier jailed for nearly four years in Russia

Gordon Black was sentenced for threatening to kill his girlfriend and theft, state media report.

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Why do German football fans sing the Loch Lomond tune?

Fans of FC Köln in Cologne love belting out a version of the classic Runrig song.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma

Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen

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Monday, 17 June 2024

US tourist found dead on Greek island during heatwave

A number of foreigners have gone missing as Greece suffers its earliest heatwave on record.

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Mourners killed by car in Malawi VP's funeral convoy

Saulos Chilima is being buried in his home village later, after being killed in a plane crash last week.

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Sunday, 16 June 2024

I Think My Husband Has Dementia. Can I Leave Him Before It Worsens?


By Kwame Anthony Appiah from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/zluDK0Y

G.O.P.-Led States, Claiming ‘Invasion,’ Push to Expand Power to Curb Immigration


By Jazmine Ulloa from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/dSKh5qu

Hamburg police shoot man with axe ahead of Euros match

Police say they shot and injured the man, ahead of a Euro 2024 match between the Netherlands and Poland.

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Malawians pay tribute to vice-president killed in plane crash

Saulos Chilima, 51, was seen as a breath of fresh air and was especially popular among young people.

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Saturday, 15 June 2024

One Week That Revealed the Struggles of the Anti-Abortion Movement


By Elizabeth Dias from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wzjcgfe

Iranian convicted of war crimes freed in Swedish swap

Hamid Noury will return to Tehran in exchange for two Swedish citizens detained by Iran.

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Going down the 'rabbit hole' of wearable blood-sugar monitors

Continuous glucose monitors are on the rise. But do we need them?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/YeAJQD8

Kenyan magistrate dies after courtroom shooting by policeman

The chief justice says security protocols in court are being reviewed after Thursday's incident.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/qj972Cn

Friday, 14 June 2024

Officers Pull Over Van With Obscured Plate and Find an Armory


By Maria Cramer and Alyce McFadden from NYT New York https://ift.tt/s9Z0uam

Is Elon Musk worth his £44bn Tesla pay package?

He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him?

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Chinese #MeToo journalist jailed for five years

Sophia Huang Xueqin had been one of the main #MeToo voices in China when she was arrested in 2021.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eULnp2y

Thursday, 13 June 2024

Second person dies from mpox in South Africa

These are the first fatalities the country has recorded from the virus, previously known as monkeypox.

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Heavy Rains Batter South Florida, Closing Roads and Grounding Flights


By Livia Albeck-Ripka and Judson Jones from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/oqwjs2x

EU court fines Hungary €200m over its asylum policy

The EU court will also impose a penalty of €1m a day until Hungary changes its policy.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/d7bIfDQ

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Hunter Biden’s addiction was laid bare, highlighting a national problem

The trial dredged up a dark chapter in Hunter Biden's life. Experts and advocates say it could help others.

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Dozens dead as fire engulfs Kuwait residential block

At least 35 people have been killed, many of them thought to be foreign workers, officials say.

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Tuesday, 11 June 2024

The Malawi vice-president who was plucked from business

Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.

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Monday, 10 June 2024

How an American Dream of Housing Became a Reality in Sweden


By Francesca Mari and Amir Hamja from NYT Headway https://ift.tt/ChqyPTi

Wildfires threaten unique Brazil ecosystem

The number of fire outbreaks so far this year is 10 times that in the same period in 2023.

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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael lead Irish elections

More than 800 councillors have been elected, with 949 seats to be filled across 31 local authorities.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LnZWbDG

Sunday, 9 June 2024

Millions of Europeans vote in EU elections

The 27-country election is coming to a close today as first results expected later this evening.

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Protest Against Gaza War Draws Thousands to the White House


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

'Love isn't just for young people': D-Day veteran, 100, weds bride, 96

Veteran Harold Terens, 100 married his 96-year-old bride in Normandy

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jTOit5o

Friday, 7 June 2024

Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun

In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/B3QPEw2

Kennedy’s Campaign Is Accused of Lying About His New York Residency


By Jay Root and Rebecca Davis O’Brien from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Qq5cYtr

EU elections start with tight Dutch race - exit poll

As 27 EU countries vote over four days, exit polls suggest a narrow defeat for the Dutch far right.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DxRlWpQ

Thursday, 6 June 2024

Nvidia value surges past $3tn and overtakes Apple

Nvidia has been marked out as a winner from a wave of investments in artificial intelligence.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/S5s2ckz

Djokovic 'will do best to return soon' after knee surgery

Novak Djokovic says he will do his best to return to the court "as soon as possible" after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pfXtQ8y

Wednesday, 5 June 2024

ANC eyes national unity government after election loss

The ANC says it has reached out to all parties but negotiations are still underway.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/oajwiO9

Family Discovers Rare T. Rex Fossil in North Dakota


By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT Science https://ift.tt/aFjKXlb

Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

A court in Florence reconvicts Amanda Knox for slander in relation to the murder of Meredith Kercher.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/oUq5NeO

Tuesday, 4 June 2024

RAF flypast for D-Day veterans on ferry to France

The veterans are sailing to France from the UK to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

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In Israel and Ukraine, Biden Navigates Two of America’s Most Difficult Allies


By David E. Sanger from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/01NGjYB

Kanye West sued for harassment by ex-assistant

The star is accused of sending vulgar text messages and creating a hostile work environment.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ATGCfiZ

Monday, 3 June 2024

Russia link suspected in Eiffel Tower coffin mystery

Officials believe Moscow could be behind a stunt in which coffins filled with plaster were left near the Eiffel Tower.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/N1zM0um

Departing House Members Ask: ‘Why Am I Here?’


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

Intense Security at Peaceful Parade for Israel in Manhattan


By Chelsia Rose Marcius, Maia Coleman and Erin Nolan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/DesalA9

Hunter Biden's federal gun case to begin in Delaware

Jury selection will start on Monday in the first criminal trial of a child of a sitting president.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eOb7xzl

Sunday, 2 June 2024

What the ANC's legacy means for South Africa's past and future

Can the ANC, which has dominated South Africa for 30 years, reinvent itself after a dismal election result?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fePJH05

Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit

Both countries are trying to dissuade others from attending the upcoming event, Ukraine's president says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6VpAsqF

The Best True Crime to Stream: Digital Dating and Coercive Control


By Maya Salam from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/65lfonO

Saturday, 1 June 2024

'The death of Slim Shady': Controversial legacy of Eminem's peroxide-blond alter ego

The star claims he will kill off his alter ego on his forthcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zg2uUPI

Romance Novels That Bring the Heat


By Olivia Waite from NYT Books https://ift.tt/mxB5uhH