Counting gets under way in Irish election

An exit poll shows a three-way race between the largest parties Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

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Notre-Dame Shines, and World Gets a Sneak Peek, on Macron’s Televised Tour

By Aurelien Breeden from NYT World https://ift.tt/9iVTHge

Major Canadian news outlets sue OpenAI

The suit, a first for Canada, alleges OpenAI's chatbot was illegally scraping news articles, which the firm denies.

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Power cut hits Zimbabwe's parliament after budget speech

Zimbabwe's parliament was plunged into darkness after the finance minister's budget speech.

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Peggy Caserta, Who Wrote a Tell-All About Janis Joplin, Dies at 84

By Penelope Green from NYT Books https://ift.tt/MKV81Ns

Chad cuts military agreement with France

The Central African nation cites "sovereignty" as it ends a years-long deal with its former colonial ruler.

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Israelis survey damage and mull return to north as ceasefire begins

The deal has triggered discussions of what it would take for people displaced by Hezbollah attacks to return.

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What’s a Democratic Billionaire to Do Now?

By Theodore Schleifer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YywC1oh

Lyse Doucet: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children on the run

The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.

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Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base

A combat alert was in place on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, he tells the BBC.

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Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths

Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

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Russia expels British diplomat over espionage claims, media reports say

A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman says the ministry has also summoned the British ambassador.

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Prosecutors demand 20-year jail sentence for husband in mass rape trial

Dominique Pelicot, 72, is facing the maximum sentence for rape in a case that has horrified France.

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DHL Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Lithuania, Killing 1

By Yan Zhuang and Amelia Nierenberg from NYT World https://ift.tt/awCFyYg

Malaysia government told to return seized LGBT watches

A court ruled the government, which said the watches had "LGBT elements", did not have authority to seize them.

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Three ways the Menendez brothers could be freed

Ever since two young men were jailed for killing their wealthy parents in 1989, the case has gripped the US.

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Perfume boss admitted he ignored Russia sanctions

David Crisp told undercover agent he had ignored "government edicts" to sell £1.7m of his luxury Boadicea the Victorious product.

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Mystery drones seen over three US air bases in UK

The United States Air Force says it is unclear if the "small unmanned aerial systems" were hostile.

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Tourist has leg amputated after getting stuck between rocks in Tasmania river

Medics made the "life or death" decision with the tourist after multiple attempts to free him failed.

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Atmospheric river dumps snow and record rain on California

The weather event has multiplied damages from the 'bomb cyclone' seen in the US north-west earlier this week.

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Beirut strike 'so powerful it was felt across the city'

An eight-storey building in Lebanon's capital was destroyed when it was struck without warning, the BBC's Hugo Bachega says.

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Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor

A jury found that the Irish mixed martial arts fighter assaulted Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018.

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Three Short Posts Show a New Power Dynamic Between Musk and Bezos

By Karen Weise from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/4kqmr1Y

France alarmed by disappearance of writer in Algeria

President Macron joins calls for information about Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, missing in Algiers.

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The Alluring Dream That Black America Needs to Wake Up From

By John McWhorter from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/sRo1MzQ

Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.

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Milhouse voice actress retires from The Simpsons

Pamela Hayden also voiced Ned Flanders' sons Rod and Todd and school bully Jimbo Jones.

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U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly

By David McCabe from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/n46MF32

MSF halts work in Haitian capital over attacks

The charity acts after an attack on its staff in the capital and the alleged killing of two patients by police.

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Path to 218: Tracking the Remaining House Races

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/329ynVN

Brazil arrests soldiers over 'plot to kill' President Lula in 2022

The suspects allegedly planned to poison the then-president elect before he could take office.

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Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests

The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.

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Trump picks ex-congressman and Fox host as transport secretary

Sean Duffy, one of Trump's most vocal defenders on cable news, will need to be confirmed by the Senate.

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Top Republican says Trump nominees are ‘disruptors’

As some appointments spark controversy, House Speaker Mike Johnson says choices have been made to "shake up the status quo".

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U.S. House Election Results

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Enough

By Roxane Gay from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/oE3hDNa

Trump, Musk and new cabinet nominees celebrate at UFC

The President-elect was joined by Robert F Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy.

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Trump’s Pick for Pentagon Paid an Accuser but Denies It Was Sexual Assault

By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XSPzYJK

United by loyalty, Trump's new team have competing agendas

This week has revealed much about Trump's ambition but also hinted at tests and headaches that may lie ahead.

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Yes, Most People Probably Should Hold Off on Claiming Social Security

By Peter Coy from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/94aPErq

Trump Names Karoline Leavitt as His White House Press Secretary

By Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/W247LNp

Volcanoes once erupted on the far side of the moon

Volcanic rock, dating back billions of years, has been detected in the first samples collected from the mysterious "dark side".

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UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts

Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a "gift of God".

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Lawmakers Demand Ethics Report on Gaetz, Trump’s Attorney General Pick

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/IXO1arq

Trump meets Argentina's Milei ahead of conservative summit

Argentina's president is the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his election victory on 5 November.

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People Went With Mass Appeal for Its ‘Sexiest Man’

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

Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?

A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.

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Man suspected of supplying boats for people smuggling arrested

The man is said to be a "major supplier" of "highly dangerous" boats and engines to people smugglers.

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Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election

By John Koblin from NYT Business https://ift.tt/b3RuHst

New Zealand MP disrupts parliament with haka protest

The Treaty Principles Bill seeks to redefine the principles that have been used in support of Māori.

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When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

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'Man of his word': Jan 6 rioters expect Trump will keep pardon promise

Several Capitol riot defendants have asked for hearings to be delayed in anticipation of pardons.

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World's longest detained journalist wins rights prize

Dawit Isaak has been held without trial in an Eritrean prison for 23 years.

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Mauritius prime minister accepts 'huge defeat' in election

"The population has decided to choose another team," says Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.

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Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks

Both countries say they shot down dozens of drones over their respective territories.

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Emergency official ordered storm crews not to help Trump voters

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

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In Russia's shadow: The Baltics wait for Europe's strategic new railway

Building the link to western Europe has become more urgent as the Baltics see Russia as a threat.

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Music stars sing praises of team sweeping Ghana clean

Known as Buz Stop Boys, the group's leader says they want "a cleaner, healthier, and prouder Ghana".

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Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".

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What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.

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Watch: Moment road worker dodges high-speed truck crash

Footage shows a truck crash and almost hit a highway worker on the side of an Interstate in New York.

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Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash

New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.

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Talks under way to wind down Trump criminal cases

The justice department is said to be looking at closing prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith.

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Never been kissed - Japan's teen boys losing out on love

Only one in five high school boys have had their first kiss, a record low in a national survey.

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Top climber falls to death after rare Himalayan feat

Slovak mountaineer Ondrej Huserka fell while descending the Lantang Lirung mountain in Nepal.

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At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Officials say several villages have been evacuated after the eruption on Sunday.

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Quincy Jones on gangsters, David Bowie and Picasso

In an interview with BBC Newsnight in 2016, the legendary musician spoke about growing up in Chicago and his friendship with celebrities.

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At least 36 die after bus falls into a gorge in India

Officials said 44 people were on board when the bus went out of control and fell into a ditch.

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Angry crowds confront Spanish king in flood-hit Valencia

Protesters shouted "murderer" at Felipe VI, who was also asked why nothing had been done to avoid the tragedy.

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Her Stomach Pain Was Unbearable. What Was Causing It?

By Lisa Sanders, M.D. from NYT Well https://ift.tt/lVBtJhZ

Israel says Hezbollah operative captured in naval raid

The office of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the country would submit a complaint to the UN Security Council.

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World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

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Hugh Hewitt, Conservative Columnist, Quits The Washington Post

By Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/KM5engX

Andy Warhol artworks stolen in Dutch gallery heist

Two works in the Reigning Queens series were taken, according to the gallery's owner.

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Valencia floods: 'There is just mud everywhere'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

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