Bluey's mum actor: My voice never gets recognised

BBC Newsround's presenter Ricky Boleto speaks to the voice actor who plays Bluey's mum, Chilli.

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Fire, fronds and flax: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica.

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Ex-Russian general jailed for seven years over bribes

Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin was sentenced to seven years in a penal colony after being accused of taking bribes.

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Watch: BBC joins retirees aboard China's 'silver trains' that aim to boost economy

China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy, as the country's trade war with the US rages on.

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Fyre Festival 2 location and dates uncertain, US media reports

The organisers of the failed 2017 Fyre Festival are reportedly looking for a new location for the reboot.

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Colombia declares health emergency after dozens die of yellow fever

Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated before travelling to risk areas for Easter.

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Why Harvard Decided to Fight Trump

By Alan Blinder, Anemona Hartocollis, Vimal Patel and Stephanie Saul from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vLlERt0

WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty

The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.

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Tuvalu unveils first cash machines in 'momentous' ceremony

Tiny cash-based Pacific nation gets electronic banking for the first time.

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Rare footage from Sudanese city under siege

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.

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Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal - Palestinian official

The plan also gives no commitment to end the war in return for hostages, a Palestinian official says.

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The Vibe Shifts Against the Right

By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/y10jP3K

Pope puts architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood

The Spanish architect was a devout Catholic and is best known for Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica.

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Watch from launch to landing: All-female crew travels into space

Watch from launch to landing: All-female crew travels into space

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Texas Muslims Want to Build Homes and a Mosque. The Governor Says No.

By J. David Goodman and Desiree Rios from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/moS2Q4W

Top former college athlete among six dead in New York plane crash

MIT graduate Karenna Groff, who was named Woman of the Year by the NCAA in 2022, was among the victims.

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At least 32 people killed in Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy

Photos and videos of the aftermath show bloodied bodies scattered in the streets around the impact of the missiles.

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Peruvian president avoids impeachment over 'Rolexgate' scandal

President Dina Boluarte faced allegations she accepted Rolex watches as bribes.

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Moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy

Footage shows moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy

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Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed

The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village.

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Menendez brothers 'have exemplified growth and healing,' cousin says

The resentencing hearing of Menendez brothers can move forward despite opposition from the district attorney, a Los Angeles court has ruled.

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Iran says it wants 'fair agreement' ahead of US nuclear talks

Iran's foreign minister has arrived in Oman for talks with the United States over Iran's nuclear programme.

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Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital

State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away".

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Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs

Amid a trade war with the US, our China correspondent explains why Beijing doesn't need to change tact.

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Nigeria bans radio play of song criticising president

On the track Eedris Abdulkareem urges the leader's son to tell his father about everyday hardships.

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Woman gives birth to stranger's baby in Australia embryo mix-up

The mistake at a Queensland fertility clinic has been blamed on human error.

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Sudan accuses UAE of 'complicity in genocide' at world court

Sudan's government alleges that the UAE is arming its civil war opponents, which it denies.

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Zimbabwe makes first compensation payments to white farmers over land grabs

This is the first payment under a deal aimed at helping Zimbabwe mend its relations with the West.

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Despair as death toll from Dominican Republic nightclub collapse rises

Rescue workers are searching for survivors of the incident, which killed at least 113 people.

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Royal Society of Biology mourns murdered scientist

A local mayor in Colombia offers a cash reward to help find Alessandro Coatti’s killers.

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Clean energy's share of world's electricity reaches 40%, report says

More clean electricity was generated in 2024 but there was a rise in the amount of coal and gas burnt too.

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Menendez brothers feel 'hope' for parole after decades in jail

The pair tell TMZ they are optimistic about their latest appeals over their parents' killing in 1996.

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Myanmar fighting continues despite post-earthquake ceasefires

The UN received reports that Myanmar's military had conducted attacks, while the military accused rebels of the same.

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Chemical burns, assaults, electric shocks - Gazans tell BBC of torture in Israeli detention

Interviews with five men held in the months after the Hamas attacks reveal allegations of violence and abuse, adding to reports of misconduct by military and prison staff.

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Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump imposed an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.

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Pope Francis waves to crowd in first public appearance since leaving hospital

The pontiff has not been seen in public since he left Rome's Gemelli hospital on 23 March, after undergoing treatment for pneumonia.

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Manhunt in Germany after three bodies found

German outlet Bild reports that a police helicopter has been deployed and vehicles entering and leaving the town are being checked.

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The New York Times News Quiz, April 4, 2025

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Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On

By Farnaz Fassihi and Christoph Koettl from NYT World https://ift.tt/qdeLsh5

Trump Rejects Biden Plan to Expand Medicare Coverage for Obesity Drugs

By Margot Sanger-Katz and Rebecca Robbins from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2WweCMx

Video footage appears to contradict Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The footage was reportedly filmed by a Palestinian paramedic who was killed by Israeli forces along with 14 others in March.

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She Crossed a Line That Even the Saltiest Speech Should Avoid

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

Why Did Trump Spare Russia From New Tariffs?

By Anatoly Kurmanaev from NYT Business https://ift.tt/xTibWsM

Libya kicks out aid groups accused of 'African' population plot

The groups, including the UN refugee agency, are accused of trying to change Libya's "demographic composition".

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Feasts, frogs and flowers: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Is South Africa's coalition government about to fall apart?

The pro-business DA rejects the budget leaving the ANC to rely on other parties to get it passed in parliament.

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Russia not on Trump's tariff list

US media quotes the White House press secretary as saying this is because of sanctions on Moscow.

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‘It’s a Disaster’: Global Markets Slide After Trump Unveils Tariffs

By Joe Rennison, Danielle Kaye, River Akira Davis and Eshe Nelson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/0sUog5B

How were Donald Trump's tariffs calculated?

Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US.

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Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy

The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop.

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Some Conservative Voices Raise Alarm Over Trump’s Immigration Tactics

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nH8Rx1N

Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.

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Is Zelensky mulling summer election in Ukraine?

Rumours are swirling that Ukraine may soon hold elections. Would that ever work during a war?

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Myanmar quake: 'I feel guilty - our people need us the most now'

They fled war - now Myanmar's diaspora feel helpless watching their country struggle after the quake.

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Korean star Kim Soo-Hyun denies accusations by late actress' family

The South Korean star says he did not date his fellow actor when she was a minor.

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At least four killed in explosion at Spanish mine

Two others are missing after the blast at the mine in Asturias, northern Spain.

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Nurses cling on to newborn babies during earthquake

Friday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar was also felt in Ruili, a border city in neighbouring China.

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Watch: Rescuers dig through pile of concrete after Bangkok tower collapse

Dozens of workers were trapped when the building collapsed after a huge earthquake hit neighbouring Myanmar.

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G.O.P. Lawmaker Faces Angry Crowds at Town Halls Outside Indianapolis

By Tim Balk from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XcolJu5

In pictures: Eid celebrations around the world

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan.

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Amateur photographers hope to fix Wikipedia's 'terrible' pictures

The site is littered with awful photos, particularly of celebrities - but a volunteer project is trying to fix that.

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Watch: Applause as rescuers pull woman alive from rubble in Myanmar

Rescuers in Myanmar were cheered as they carried 30-year-old Phyu Lay Khaing away on a stretcher.

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Partial eclipse darkens sky over UK and abroad

The eclipse won't be total anywhere in the world, but parts of Canada will come close.

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What caused the Myanmar earthquake - and why did it make a tower in Bangkok collapse?

The size of the earthquake and the length of the fault line it occurred on contributed to the devastation.

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State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake

The quake hit central Myanmar with strong tremors felt as far as south-west China and Thailand.

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Superfans and spiderman: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart join Avengers: Doomsday cast

The film is set for release in May 2026, with Robert Downey Jr already announced as playing Doctor Doom.

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Why have the wildfires in S Korea been so devastating?

Strong wind, dry land and pine trees are a dangerous combination for wildfires, experts say.

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Duke University Wants No Part of ‘The White Lotus’

By Scott Cacciola from NYT Style https://ift.tt/wrukQhd

French-Algerian writer jailed over Morocco comments

Boualem Sansal, 80, told a far-right news outlet that colonial France gave too much land to Algeria.

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Trump Signs Order Calling for Citizenship Proof to Vote in Federal Elections

By Erica L. Green from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0hIcv2t

Russia says sanctions must be lifted before Ukraine maritime ceasefire can start

Moscow and Kyiv appear at odds over when and how the US-brokered deal will come into effect.

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The row that rocked K-pop: NewJeans on courage of speaking out

NewJeans talk to the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label.

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Grandparents arrested on suspicion of toddler's murder in French Alps

Emile Soleil mysteriously vanished in 2023, in a case that made headlines across France.

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Five takeaways from leaked US top military chat group

What was discussed in the top-secret group that a journalist was accidentally added to?

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Angelina Jolie Wants to Pick Up Where Warhol and Basquiat Left Off

By Melena Ryzik from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2MDz8BV

Car lost by Johnny Hallyday at poker sold for €132,000

The 1975 Panther De Ville given to him by his then-wife had mink seats, a gold disc on top of the grille and hubcaps carrying his initials.

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Tate brothers report to Romania police after return from US

The brothers report to Romanian police as part of an ongoing criminal investigation after returning from the US.

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Tiger Woods confirms relationship with Trump's ex daughter-in-law

The veteran golfer announces he is dating Vanessa Trump, who used to be married to Donald Trump Jr.

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With New Decree, Trump Seeks to Cow the Legal Profession

By Devlin Barrett from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/iVJzst5

More than 50,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

That toll equates to about 2.1% of the 2.3 million population of the territory - or around 1 in 50 people.

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The Repercussions of Trump v. United States May Finally Be Hitting Justice Roberts

By Jamelle Bouie from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/lieKrX1

Moment Pope Francis greets cheering crowds from hospital window

It's the first public appearance for the pontiff since he was admitted in February.

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How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump

By Michael S. Schmidt, Matthew Goldstein, Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Ben Protess from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2vQg9A8

The New York Times News Quiz, March 21, 2025

By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/vUfPDWd

Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton and More

By Shawn McCreesh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/hto1Zq7

Israel warns Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire

Israel says three rockets fired from Lebanon were intercepted - the first attack since a November ceasefire with Hezbollah.

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Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested

Police arrested Istanbul's mayor, a key opposition figure, on Wednesday, sparking protests.

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Israel defence minister threatens to 'seize additional territories' in Gaza

The IDF will continue its ground operation in Gaza "with increasing intensity" until Hamas remaining hostages, Israel Katz says.

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Iceland minister who had a child with a teenager 30 years ago quits

Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir had a relationship with a 15 year old when she was 22, she revealed.

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Tourist Detentions at the U.S. Border: What International Visitors Should Know

By Claire Fahy from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/hksytUN

What does the US education department do - and can Trump dismantle it?

The US president is expected to order a shutdown of the department, which he has already cut back.

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Menaced by Trump, Canada Prepares to Join E.U. Military Industry Buildup

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff from NYT World https://ift.tt/4ku82Ly

At least 55 killed in new Israeli Gaza strikes, says Hamas-run agency

It comes as Israel says it has resumed ground operations in Gaza alongside its air campaign.

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‘We Finally Got You.’ Immigrant-Rights Advocate Arrested in Colorado.

By Jack Healy and Jazmine Ulloa from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8Evk309

Ex-researcher sentenced to death for spying, China says

The researcher sold classified material at a "very low price" to a foreign spy agency, authorities say.

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I Don’t Believe a Single Word Trump and Putin Say About Ukraine

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Br1DKWI

Why the Gaza ceasefire has not held

The truce was already in trouble - now Israeli air strikes have dealt it a huge blow.

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The Tell-All Book That Facebook Doesn’t Want You to Read

By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/T50gGbf

At least 12 dead in Honduras plane crash

Officials who took part in the emergency operations said that five people were rescued.

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What is the 1798 law that Trump used to deport migrants?

The wartime Alien Enemies Act has been controversially used to deport Venezuelans to a mega-jail in El Salvador.

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With Deportations, Trump Steps Closer to Showdown With Judicial Branch

By Mattathias Schwartz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/dYoygGc

Saakashvili handed further four years in jail

The former president of Georgia has been imprisoned since 2021 when he returned to the country.

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Fisherman rescued after 95 days adrift eating turtles

Maximo Napa Castro set off for what should have been a two-week trip on 7 December - but was only found on Wednesday.

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US deports hundreds of Venezuelans despite court order

Their arrival comes less than 24 hours after a federal judge blocked a law Trump planned to use for the deportations.

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Trump silences Voice of America as staff put on leave

More than 1,300 staff including journalists and producers have been put on administrative leave.

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Watch: Man films as tornado roars past his house

The roaring wind can be heard, as debris flies past the windows of the Mississippi property.

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'Do you have communist links?' US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups

UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work.

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Trump Orders Gutting of 7 Agencies, Including Voice of America’s Parent

By Tyler Pager from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/umpRNcQ

Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year

The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX "Starship" vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029.

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US rejects 'impractical' Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance

A Palestinian official tells the BBC that Israel and Hamas disagreed over a proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire.

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Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours

The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.

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Trump Demands Major Changes in Columbia Discipline and Admissions Rules

By Katherine Rosman from NYT New York https://ift.tt/qMKABmv

Judge Orders Musk and His Team to Turn Over Records and Answer Questions

By Zach Montague from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Cw74981

South Africa in 'uncharted waters' as budget splits coalition government

The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.

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India arrests crypto administrator with Russia links wanted by US

Aleksej Besciokov is wanted by the US for allegedly laundering money and violating sanctions.

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Why the White House Car Show Mattered to Musk

By Jess Bidgood from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/un9WxF2

Wombat row: See how you go with a baby crocodile - Australian PM

The Australian PM has criticised a US influencer after she stole a baby wombat from her mother.

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Moment inmates stage prison break in Indonesia

At least 53 inmates escaped a prison in Aceh, Indonesia, with officials acknowledging overcapacity issues at the facility.

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Passengers describe 'doomsday scenes' on hijacked train

More than 400 passengers were on board a train in south-west Pakistan when armed militants attacked.

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Investors Thought They Had Trump Figured Out. They Were Wrong.

By Ben Casselman and Colby Smith from NYT Business https://ift.tt/TcxoeZj

Washington Post Columnist Resigns After Paper Spiked Criticism of Jeff Bezos

By Benjamin Mullin from NYT Business https://ift.tt/jTuRQhb

Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage

Police say at least three people were injured in the attack and it is unclear how many people are being held hostage.

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Sweden says Russia is greatest threat to its security

The nation's security service says there is a "tangible risk" of the security situation deteriorating further.

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Uganda deploys troops to South Sudan to secure capital - military chief

The deployment comes as tensions rise between South Sudan's president and his deputy.

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Musk's Tesla facilities in US face 'Takedown' protests

It is part of an effort to protest the role Tesla's billionaire owner, Elon Musk, has played in the Trump administration.

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Why this week is important for Ukraine's future

Donald Trump believes Kyiv is now ready to "move forward" with a ceasefire with Russia. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse explains what it means for Ukraine.

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About That Giant Kim Kardashian in Times Square

By Rhonda Garelick from NYT Style https://ift.tt/xsZOdeE

Vanuatu revokes citizenship of fugitive Indian ex-IPL cricket boss

Lalit Modi is wanted by Indian authorities in connection with corruption allegations, which he denies.

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Secret Service shoots armed man outside White House

President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time.

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DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders

The M23 rebel group has seized large parts of the mineral-rich eastern DR Congo this year.

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Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia

Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.

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European leaders back 'realistic' Arab plan for Gaza

The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain welcomed the plan, which calls for Gaza to be rebuilt over five years.

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South Korea's impeached president Yoon released from detention

Yoon Suk Yeol still faces trial on insurrection charges for his failed attempt to impose martial law.

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Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face return after USAID freeze

US aid funding enabled thousands of Afghan women to study abroad or online, but many of these programmes are now suspended.

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Donald Tusk announces military training plan for all Polish men

Poland's prime minister said his government plans to have a model ready by the end of the year.

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Bourbon Is Banned, California Wine Canceled, as Canada Pulls U.S. Alcohol

By Vjosa Isai and Ian Austen from NYT World https://ift.tt/W0Rs6PC

6 Sources of Protein That Aren’t Meat

By Sophie Egan from NYT Well https://ift.tt/mGJFMIc

Olympian wanted by FBI on drug ring charges

Former Canadian snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been placed on the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives list.

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Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters

The decision will end 400 years of the company's letter service, and postboxes will disappear from June.

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Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'

Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.

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Germany's Merz promises to do 'whatever it takes' on defence

Germany's likely chancellor-to-be announces a political deal to raise hundreds of billions of euros in extra spending.

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Fact-checking Trump's address to Congress

BBC Verify has looked into several claims made by Trump during his speech to Congress.

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Watch: Chaos as MPs throw smoke grenades in Serbian Parliament

At least three people were injured when politicians clashed with security in a show of support for anti-government protestors.

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Ukraine's shock over US military aid pause

One Ukrainian politician urged Trump "not to play with these dangerous issues because we're talking about lives".

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What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine

It's a bitter blow for Ukraine and Europe - but not the first time the US has withheld aid, writes BBC's Jonathan Beale.

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Watch: Stars celebrate at glitzy Oscars after party

Award winners and nominees headed for a night of partying across Los Angeles after the Oscars ceremony concluded.

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Israeli police say one killed in train station knife attack

Several others were hurt in the rare attack by a member of Israel's Druze community, in Haifa.

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Hegseth orders pause in US cyber-offensive against Russia

The reported directive from the defence secretary comes during an American push to end the war in Ukraine.

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Mother on trial over abduction of six-year-old daughter in South Africa

Joshlin Smith has been missing for over a year after she disappeared outside her home in Saldanha Bay

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Mystery of Gene Hackman’s Death Brings Grief and Bewilderment to Santa Fe

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Julia Jacobs from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/IQfD87z

Pope absent from St Peter's Square for third week

Pope Francis is unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person, with the Vatican publishing a text.

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Watch: Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont

The vice-president and his family reportedly moved to an undisclosed location from their planned ski resort as a result.

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Ukrainians back Zelensky after disastrous White House encounter

The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, Ukrainians tell the BBC in Kyiv.

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European leaders back Zelensky after Trump clash

The Ukrainian president thanks European leaders for their support after a flurry of messages on social media.

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Behind the Collision: Trump Jettisons Ukraine on His Way to a Larger Goal

By David E. Sanger from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0kU7WSB

Steve Rosenberg: Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold

A breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the US is potentially very serious for Kyiv, but very positive for Moscow.

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Rose Girone, Oldest Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 113

By Remy Tumin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cgt79sM

Hundreds in US climate agency fired in latest cuts

Around 880 workers - including weather forecasters - are reported to have lost their jobs.

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Volcano owners' conviction over deadly eruption thrown out

Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster.

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‘Fantasy’ AI Video, Shared by Trump, of Gaza as Luxury Resort Draws Scorn

By Natan Odenheimer and Alan Yuhas from NYT World https://ift.tt/fCVnOSg

Trump foreign aid freeze to stay for now, US Supreme Court chief rules

The decision goes against a lower court judge's ruling that the government had to pay aid contractors.

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Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China

Rights groups say the Uyghurs face torture and possibly death

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Religious sect parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter

Elizabeth Struhs was denied insulin by her parents, who believed God would heal her.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes loses fraud appeal

Holmes was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for defrauding investors in her blood-testing company.

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Venezuelan opposition activist dies in jail

The politician was seized by masked men a day before Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third term.

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Race against time to save eight Indian workers trapped inside tunnel

Dozens of workers escaped, but eight men were trapped after a part of the tunnel's roof collapsed.

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Love, loss and duty: Ukraine's photojournalists share stories of war

Moving accounts of some of the men and women behind the striking images that have encapsulated the war.

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SAG Awards: Winners revealed on a glittering night in LA

Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement award

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French prisoner 'The Fly' arrested nine months after deadly van ambush

Two prison officers were killed and three others injured when a vehicle carrying Mohamed Amra was ambushed in May 2024.

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DOGE’s Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes

By Aatish Bhatia, Emily Badger, David A. Fahrenthold, Josh Katz, Margot Sanger-Katz and Ethan Singer from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/xQPOnJA

Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

A look at the conservative leader who broke a German taboo by accepting support from the AfD.

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Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis

An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.

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Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy chainsaw' gifted by Argentina

Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.

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'Robbers stole the crosses from my daughter's and my mother's graves for scrap'

Graves in the Tanzanian city of Morogoro are being targeted as people steal metal crosses to sell on.

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'We will unite with Kim Jong Un': Conspiracies grip South Korea

Yoon Suk Yeol's most fanatic followers believe the opposition wants to turn South Korea into a communist country.

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Watch: Moment man vandalises ancient Incan artefact

Peruvian police released footage showing a suspect pounding Cusco's 12-Angle Stone.

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Russian ambassador 'not sure' Ukrainians would re-elect Zelensky

The BBC asked the Russian ambassador if Zelensksy standing down is among Russia's demands as a condition of peace.

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Watch: Trump and Musk discuss conflict of interests

Asked about potential conflicts between his businesses and US government role, Musk said he’s “never asked the president for anything.”

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'Died for stealing chocolate': Pakistan anger over death of child maid

Pakistani police have filed murder charges against a couple who employed the 13-year-old girl.

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What key players want from Ukraine war talks

BBC reporters analyse what European powers in Paris, and Russian and US officials in Saudi Arabia aim to achieve.

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Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference

The Munich conference exposed tensions between the US and Europe over Nato and Ukraine - the BBC's Frank Gardner explains why this was a watershed in relations.

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Trump appeals to Supreme Court over firing of US agency boss

The leader of an independent whistleblowing agency sued after he was fired by email this month.

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One year on: Did democratic opposition in Russia die with Alexei Navalny?

For years, Navalny was Vladimir Putin's biggest political rival: charismatic and courageous, but now the Russian opposition is weaker than ever.

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Families heartbreak after deadly Dehli railway station crush

Eyewitnesses and relatives of victims spoke of their pain and trauma after a crush at an overcrowded railway station claimed 18 lives.

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Cover up or pay a fine, Portugal's Albufeira warns

Wearing bikinis and going shirtless may soon be banned in the city, as it fights against badly behaved tourists.

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Vance's blast at Europe ignores Ukraine and defence agenda

Instead, US Vice President JD Vance shocked delegates by roundly attacking Washington's allies, accusing them of censorship.

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'I felt a slimy texture brush my face': Man describes being swallowed by whale

Adrián Simancas, 23, was kayaking off Chilean Patagonia when he found himself inside a whale.

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Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs

An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim.

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Modi hails US-India 'mega partnership' in Trump meeting

Trump and Modi, who share warm personal ties, met in the shadow of trade tensions complicating US-India relations.

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DR Congo singer killed filming video in conflict city

Delcat Idengo, well-known for his songs critical of all sides in the fighting, died in Goma.

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'DeepSeek moved me to tears': How young Chinese find therapy in AI

Some young people in China are finding that AI can offer the unexpected - emotional support

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Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO

HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

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Trade, tariffs and visas to dominate Trump-Modi talks

The leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.

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Teacher fatally stabs eight-year-old in South Korea

The country's acting president has ordered an investigation into the incident in the city of Daejeon.

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Paul Adams: Why the Gaza ceasefire is under growing strain

The BBC's diplomatic correspondent looks at what is behind Hamas announcing a delay to new hostage releases.

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Trump Hits Foreign Steel and Aluminum With Tariffs, Restarting an Old Fight

By Ana Swanson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/LvSs4pT

CAR leader launches meme-coin 'experiment'

President Touadéra says it could "unite people" but many have lost money on similar investments.

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How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?

Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.

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Federal Financial Watchdog Ordered to Cease Activity

By Ryan Mac and Stacy Cowley from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/M2gRrKN

This Isn’t the Donald Trump America Elected

By Ben Rhodes from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/EW1HMRZ

Sri Lanka hit by nationwide power cut

The outage is yet to be fully fixed meaning hospitals and other buildings are having to use generators.

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Israel troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two

Palestinians on cars and carts begin returning to northern Gaza - often to scenes of utter destruction.

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In revoking Biden’s security clearance, Trump makes clear his motivation is payback.

By David E. Sanger from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/eucO6aP

Judge Halts Access to Treasury Payment Systems by Elon Musk’s Team

By Hurubie Meko and Qasim Nauman from NYT New York https://ift.tt/xzb2ahR

Judge blocks Musk team access to Treasury Department records

Nineteen state attorneys general sued the Trump administration after the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) was given access.

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USAID could slash staff to hundreds after placing most on leave

But US President Donald Trump's plan to dramatically cut back US foreign aid faces a legal challenge.

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Jailed Singapore ex-minister moved to house arrest

Subramaniam Iswaran's case gripped the island nation that prides itself with its squeaky clean image.

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Alaska authorities search for missing small plane

The craft carrying 10 people was on flight from Unalakleet to Nome when "its position was lost".

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The World’s Richest Men Take On the World’s Poorest Children

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Syrian refugees killed in Swedish gunman's attack on school

There are also reports that Bosnians were caught up in the worst shooting in Swedish history.

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South Korea orders airports to install bird detection cameras

The directive comes as investigators focus on bird strike as one of the causes for December's deadly plane crash.

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Conditions May Have Stymied Black Hawk Crew Before Fatal Crash

By Mark Walker, Kate Kelly, Eric Schmitt and John Ismay from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5O4Ns3W

Moment tiger and boar rescued from well in India

Officials say the unlikely pair fell into the water when the tiger was chasing the boar.

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USAID staff will be put on leave starting on Friday

The agency has become a focus of the Trump administration's efforts to cut government spending.

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Actress questioned in Turkey over role in French TV thriller

Police are said to be investigating her on suspicion of "promoting terrorist propaganda" in the series.

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Five sentenced to death in Nigeria over 'witchcraft' murder

The men attacked the 67-year-old female victim after one of their wives had a dream about her.

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China Swiftly Counters Trump’s Tariffs With a Flurry of Trade Curbs

By Ana Swanson and Chris Buckley from NYT Business https://ift.tt/WKCDvYO

Thousands evacuate Santorini amid earthquake fears

Hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the island since Sunday, leading emergency flights to be scheduled.

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Teenage girl killed in shark attack in Australia

The 17-year-old was attacked around 100m from shore of Woormin Beach, Australian media reports.

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What Did Ye’s Wife Wear to the Grammys? Not Much.

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Spain football kiss 'stained' World Cup win, player tells trial

Luis Rubiales went on trial in Madrid on Monday over the kiss, accused of sexual assault and coercion.

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Passenger Jet Turned Upward Just Before Deadly Collision

By Mark Walker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/R176pCJ

Santorini to shut schools as tremors rattle island

Greek authorities have advised against gatherings in enclosed spaces following "seismic activity".

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Shelling at busy Sudanese market 'fills mortuary with bodies'

The attack caused "utter carnage" at a nearby hospital, where dozens sought medical attention.

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Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.

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Sick and wounded Palestinians leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens

The Rafah crossing reopened after eight months, allowing fifty medical patients into Egypt to receive treatment.

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Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released

Saturday's handover was less chaotic than the exchange a few days ago, after concerns were expressed over safety.

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Federal Judge Orders White House to Keep Money Flowing to 22 States

By Mattathias Schwartz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Pg65cZl