Trump tariffs 'not hitting Chinese economy'

The US President's former chief economic adviser Gary Cohn says the trade war affects the US more than China.

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‘We Have Fire Everywhere’: Escaping California’s Deadliest Blaze

By JON MOOALLEM from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/2MtgCQA

Morning Exercise May Offer the Most Weight Loss Benefits

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/2ysuXo9

India’s ‘Coffee King’ Found Dead Amid Financial Troubles

By KAI SCHULTZ, RAYMOND ZHONG and AYESHA VENKATARAMAN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Mu7njd

Princess Haya, Wife of Dubai’s Ruler, Seeks Protective Order

By BENJAMIN MUELLER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2ysuUst

She Was Filipino Food’s Greatest Champion. Now Her Work Is Finding New Fans.

By LIGAYA MISHAN from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/2Mtgz7m

US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs

Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US.

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Trump Orders Navy to Strip Medals From Prosecutors in War Crimes Trial

By PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/336v9aH

North Korean soldier defects after crossing DMZ, says South

The man was spotted overnight crossing the heavily guarded border zone and is in military custody.

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New world news from Time: North Korea Says It Tested a Crucial New Multiple Rocket Launcher System

New world news from Time: U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick

Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34.

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Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru

Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs.

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VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India

The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community.

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US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

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What are the US's intentions in Africa?

Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent?

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Hal Prince, Giant of Broadway and Reaper of Tonys, Dies at 91

By BRUCE WEBER from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/335woa4

Steve Bannon: Trump's border crackdown is 'anti-racist'

Steve Bannon says a wall will help black and Hispanic communities - and calls Ilhan Omar "anti-American".

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New world news from Time: China Bans Citizens From Traveling to Taiwan as Individual Tourists

S. Korea Says N. Korea Has Fired Unidentified Projectiles

North Korea on Wednesday fired several unidentified projectiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, less than a week after the North launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea in defiance of U.N. resolutions.

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New world news from Time: Mike Pompeo Is ‘Very Hopeful’ That U.S.-North Korea Talks Will Restart Soon

China toddler: Three-year-old falls six storeys and survives

A toddler in China has survived a six-storey fall after he was caught by people holding a blanket.

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New world news from Time: Singaporean Broadcaster’s Advertisement Prompts ‘Brownface’ Controversy

Shin Ok-ju: S Korean doomsday cult leader jailed for six years

The pastor convinced her followers to move to Fiji in 2014 where some say they were beaten.

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Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures

Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures.

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Hallstatt: A town of 800 people that gets a million tourists a year

Visitors have boosted the economy of Hallstatt in the Austrian Alps, but not all residents are happy.

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New world news from Time: Dubai Ruler’s Wife Seeks ‘Forced Marriage Protection Order’ in U.K. Court

She Thought He Would Kill Her. Then She Complimented His Orchids.

By MELISSA EDDY from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2LNDHxT

6 Highlights from Night 1 of the July Democratic Debates

By LISA LERER, REID J. EPSTEIN, SHANE GOLDMACHER and KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/317U8J3

When a Mega-Tsunami Drowned Mars, This Spot May Have Been Ground Zero

By ROBIN GEORGE ANDREWS from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2LQsXPs

The White House Blocked My Report on Climate Change and National Security

By ROD SCHOONOVER from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/314bfeK

Far-Right Proud Boys Go on Trial, but Anti-Fascists Are Boycotting

By COLIN MOYNIHAN from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2LTlG11

Paige Thompson, Suspect in Capital One Data Breach, Left a Trail Online

By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/314Y25q

America’s Farmers, Reeling From Floods, Face a New Problem: No Water

By MITCH SMITH from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LS2mBC

Do You Have to Be a Jerk to Be Great?

By DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/312uNQL

A Racist Stuck in the Past

By PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2LQuJzM

New world news from Time: More Than 20 Protesters Charged With Rioting Appear in Hong Kong Court

VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday.

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‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

By CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GD6dhH

Ten Democrats line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

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New world news from Time: 164 Environmental Activists Were Killed While Protecting Their Homes Last Year, Watchdog Says

Garlic festival shooting: Three dead in Gilroy California

Eyewitnesses describe the shooting at a food festival in California that has left three people dead and 15 injured.

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New world news from Time: A Pakistani Military Plane Crash Killed at Least 17 People

New top story from Time: A Pakistani Military Plane Crash Killed at Least 17 People

The amateur lawyers helping people walk free

A community group in California is helping poor people get justice.

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Gilroy Shooting: Two Children Among the Dead at California Festival

By LAUREN HEPLER, AMY HARMON and RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr. from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MmLnGV

Uber Lays Off 400 as Profitability Doubts Linger After I.P.O.

By KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/2GBwGff

The Owners of Eleven Madison Park Are Ending Their Partnership

By KIM SEVERSON from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/2Zuw3eQ

Fed Poised to Cut Rates for First Time Since Financial Crisis, Ending an Era

By JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2GC9hdG

U.S. Student Said to Confess to Killing Italian Policeman

By REUTERS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2ZmekX0

Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence

The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence.

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Unnao rape: India murder probe over fatal crash

A woman who had accused a ruling party MP of rape was seriously injured and a key witness died.

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Senate fails to overturn Saudi arms sale veto

The Senate fell short of the two-thirds needed to overturn a presidential veto.

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New world news from Time: U.N. Palestinian Refugee Agency Engaged in ‘Abuses of Authority,’ Report Claims

Capital One Says Hacker Stole Data of 100 Million People

By EMILY FLITTER and KAREN WEISE from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2ynCjJO

Pakistan military plane crashes in residential area killing 15

The small plane crashed in a residential area near the city of Rawalpindi, engulfing houses in flames.

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Top Progressives Face Off: Democratic Debates, Night 1

By SHANE GOLDMACHER, ALICIA PARLAPIANO and ADRIANA RAMIĆ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2YrdzdX

Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained

How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.

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Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?

The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.

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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

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Ethiopia bids to break tree-planting record to tackle climate change

The huge project is intended to tackle deforestation and climate change in the drought-prone country.

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Trump denies new accusations of racism after Elijah Cummings attack

The president is criticised after calling a mostly-black district a "disgusting, rat and rodent-infested mess".

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New world news from Time: Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Will Sail Across the Atlantic for a Tour Around the Americas

New world news from Time: Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny May Have Been Poisoned, His Doctor Says

Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.

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New top story from Time: India’s Tiger Population Rises to Nearly 3,000 Animals

New world news from Time: India’s Tiger Population Rises to Nearly 3,000 Animals

India tiger census shows population growth

PM Narendra Modi says India is "now one of the biggest and most secure habitats of the tiger".

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The Rot You Smell Is a Racist Potus

By CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2GAFxOk

New world news from Time: Beijing Denounces Hong Kong Protesters After Unrest Enters Its Ninth Week

Hong Kong protests: China condemns 'horrendous incidents'

The pro-democracy protests have caused "serious damage to the rule of law", the government says.

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Mother of Twins Who Died in Hot Car: ‘I Still Love My Husband’

By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS and LAUREN HARD from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2YuB2LD

Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire

Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

4 dead, including gunman, in shooting at Gilroy Garlic Festival, 15 injured

07/28/19 10:37 PM

Work on production line of Boeing 737 Max ‘not adequately funded’

Boeing is making billions from the 737 Max but an ex-engineer says production resources were lacking.

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Shooting at California Festival Kills at Least 3, Official Says

By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS and JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2MiP3tj

“Who’s That?”: Running for President at Zero Percent

By Photographs and Text by ALYSSA SCHUKAR from NYT Multimedia/Photos https://nyti.ms/2MokfqW

Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil During Invasion of Protected Land

By ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2yi6ySa

Border Collie Trained to Recognize 1,022 Nouns Dies

By DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2Mou7kG

50 States of True Crime

By TINA JORDAN and ROSS MacDONALD from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/2ym1xYK

Under Brazil’s Far Right Leader, Amazon Protections Slashed and Forests Fall

By LETÍCIA CASADO and ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://nyti.ms/32ZfjhY

Shooter reported at California garlic festival

Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire.

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A Recession Is Coming (Eventually). Here’s Where You’ll See It First.

By BEN CASSELMAN from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2JXYfBJ

Air strike on Libya hospital kills five doctors

The government has accused the forces of rogue general Khalifa Hafta of carrying out the attack.

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New world news from Time: World Leaders Meet Iran Representatives in Vienna to Salvage Nuclear Deal

Woman arrested in Cyprus 'over false rape claim'

Twelve Israeli males had been arrested in Cyprus in connection with the alleged assault on 17 July.

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Soldier 'killed by American friendly fire'

US officials initially said Sgt Matt Tonroe was killed by a roadside bomb.

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Australia swimmer reveals cause of failed drug test

Australia's Shayna Jack says she tested positive for the banned substance Ligandrol and that her B sample confirmed the drug's presence.

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Alexei Navalny: Jailed Russian opposition head develops 'allergy'

Alexei Navalny is taken from jail to a hospital in Moscow with an acute allergic reaction.

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At least 30 killed and 15 missing after China landslide

The latest death toll comes as heavy rains continue to batter areas of the country.

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Kidnapped Turkish nationals freed in Nigeria's Kwara state

The construction workers were captured by unknown gunmen, amid a wave of abductions in the country.

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Hong Kong protests: Demonstrators defy police ban again

Pro-democracy demonstrators chant anti-police slogans while marching through the business district.

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Teen Fortnite millionaire: 'I got first Xbox when I was six'

Jaden Ashman, 15, from Essex has won half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) in the Fortnite World Cup finals.

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Romania’s Police Chief Fired After Officers Took 19 Hours to Respond to Kidnapped Girl’s Calls

By KIT GILLET from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2K08ntH

ICYMI: Sunken tanks and 'special' graffiti

Sunken tanks, "special" graffiti and a few other stories you might have missed this week.

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Trump Assails Elijah Cummings, Calling His Congressional District a Rat-Infested ‘Mess’

By PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2LHQ5Q9

‘Would Dad Approve?’ Neil Armstrong’s Heirs Divide Over a Lucrative Legacy

By SCOTT SHANE, SARAH KLIFF and SUSANNE CRAIG from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/30U0Vpw

The Mosquitoes Are Coming for Us

By TIMOTHY C. WINEGARD from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2LKaOT9

Father Charged in Deaths of 1-Year-Old Twins Left in Car

By NATE SCHWEBER and ANDREA SALCEDO from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/316hzTb

The Roots of Boeing’s 737 Max Crisis: A Regulator Relaxes Its Oversight

By NATALIE KITROEFF, DAVID GELLES and JACK NICAS from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2LHQ52B

Should Black People Wear Sunscreen?

By KENDRA PIERRE-LOUIS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/310PtbS

Was It O.K. to Leave a Drunken Woman With a Stranger?

By KWAME ANTHONY APPIAH from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/2LHQ3aZ

Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75

Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.

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Twin Infants Found Dead in Car in Bronx After Father Left Them, Police Say

By ANDREA SALCEDO and NIKITA STEWART from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2SMuAyb

French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France

Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.

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Grasshopper Invasion of Las Vegas May Last Weeks, Experts Say

By NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Yotw4S

Trump’s Inhumanity Before a Victim of Rape

By ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2ykwUTq

New world news from Time: Russian Police Arrest Hundreds at Moscow Protest

Russia protests: Police arrest hundreds at Moscow rally

Demonstrators turn out after opposition candidates are barred from running in local elections.

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News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines

By CHRIS STANFORD and ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/32XLLkT

India floods: Hundreds of passengers rescued from train

Hundreds of passengers had to be rescued from a train near Mumbai.

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Hong Kong Police Fire Tear Gas After Protesters Defy Ban

Police in Hong Kong fired tear gas Saturday at protesters who defied authorities’ warnings not to march in a neighborhood where six days earlier a mob apparently targeting demonstrators brutally attacked people in a train station.

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Mario Cerciello Rega: US student reportedly confesses to killing policeman

Two teenage Americans were arrested after the fatal stabbing in central Rome on Friday.

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Shayna Jack: Australian swimmer tests positive for banned substance

Australian swimmer Shayna Jack tests positive for a banned substance before the World Aquatics Championships, Swimming Australia has said.

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India floods: Hundreds of train passengers stranded near Mumbai

Helicopters, boats and divers converge on the train near Mumbai in a big recue operation.

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Hong Kong protests: Yuen Long march defies police ban

They rally against a mob attack on protesters last week, and accuse police of colluding with gangs.

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New world news from Time: Hong Kong Braces for Unrest as Protests Expose Political Fault Lines

Where I Find Romance in Marriage

By MICIAH BAY GAULT from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2Zh8WEK

The Next Chapter of the Epstein Story

By Unknown Author from NYT Podcasts https://nyti.ms/2GwRvbU

He Made a Fake Presidential Seal. Then Came the Media Rumpus.

By SARAH MERVOSH and NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ZedDiA

In Escalation, Iran Tests Medium-Range Missile, U.S. Official Says

By ERIC SCHMITT and DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2GteNz9

A Navy SEAL Platoon Is Pulled From Iraq Over Misconduct Reports

By DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2ZeYFZH