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Two Palestinians killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

The operation in Jenin follows a recent series of attacks in Israel that have left 11 people dead.

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The Political Lives of Clarence and Ginni Thomas


By Sabrina Tavernise, Rob Szypko, Rikki Novetsky, Chelsea Daniel, Mooj Zadie, Asthaa Chaturvedi, Marc Georges, M.J. Davis Lin, Dan Powell, Marion Lozano and Chris Wood from NYT Podcasts https://nyti.ms/3tROw6X

French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings

Gen Eric Vidaud loses his job as military intelligence boss for not predicting Russia's invasion.

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Jamal Khashoggi: Call for Turkey murder trial to be halted

A Turkish prosecutor says the murder trial in Istanbul should be transferred to Saudi Arabia.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Ukraine war: The Syrians signing up to fight for Russia

Recruits are being offered thousands of dollars to be deployed on the front line in Ukraine.

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Australia floods: Severe flooding strikes Australian east coast again

Home and business have been swamped, with residents forced to evacuate.

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Ukraine War: Putin demands Mariupol surrender to end shelling

Comments come as satellite images show the devastation unleashed by Russia's bombardment.

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Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Does video show Russian prisoners being shot?

Ukrainian authorities investigate a video apparently showing Russian PoWs being shot in the legs.

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Women Are Calling Out ‘Medical Gaslighting’


By Melinda Wenner Moyer from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/3DnMiiB

Donald Trump's 6 January call logs show seven-hour gap

The committee investigating the Capitol riots had sought to obtain the presidential records.

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Ukraine calls for Nepal to ban Russian climbers from Himalayas

Nepal has issued permits to nine Russian climbers despite a Ukrainian call for them to be banned.

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French elections: Eric Zemmour criticised over 'Killer Macron' rally chants

Emmanuel Macron criticises challenger Eric Zemmour after his supporters chanted "Killer Macron" at a rally.

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Monday, March 28, 2022

Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at talks

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at peace talks in Ukraine this month, an Abramovich spokesperson says.

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Zelensky Gives Interview to Russian Journalists. Moscow Orders It Quashed.


By Anton Troianovski and Ivan Nechepurenko from NYT World https://nyti.ms/387Gv5r

Zelensky says Ukraine prepared to discuss neutrality in peace talks

Ukraine's president says his country is open to adopting a neutral status as part of a possible peace deal.

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Ukraine war: Russian officials seize Swiss watches apparently worth millions

Agents raided a Moscow premises of luxury brand Audemars Piguet, according to a report in Swiss media.

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Onstage Slap Rattles Oscars, Before ‘CODA’ Triumphs


By Brooks Barnes and Nicole Sperling from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/3qGZEl5

Kenya to receive millions seized in Jersey to help fight Covid

In a novel scheme, Jersey will send millions of dollars back to Kenya to buy life-saving equipment.

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Mexico shooting: At least 19 killed at cockfighting pit

Sixteen men and three women are dead after the shooting in the state of Michoacán, officials say.

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Sunday, March 27, 2022

El Salvador: State of emergency after 62 gang killings in a day

The 62 deaths recorded on Saturday make it the country's most violent 24-hour period for 30 years.

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Why Biden's off-script remarks about Putin are so dangerous

The US President has made a series of unscripted remarks this week, souring US-Russia relations.

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Shanghai Covid: China announces largest city-wide lockdown

The financial hub will be locked down in two phases, in China's biggest city-wide lockdown yet.

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Chris Wallace Says Life at Fox News Became ‘Unsustainable’


By Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3JDWy8V

Ukraine: No Russia regime change plans, says Blinken

The US secretary of state spoke after President Biden said Vladimir Putin should not remain in power.

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Saturday, March 26, 2022

War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power - Biden

A White House official says the US president was not calling for a regime change.

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Ukraine war: Five wounded after explosions hit western city of Lviv

Lviv has become a hub for thousands of refugees fleeing other parts of Ukraine since Russia's invasion.

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War in Ukraine: Musicians perform emotional concert in Kharkiv metro station

Musicians performed the concert at a metro station in Kharkiv, being used as a makeshift shelter.

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China plane crash: All 132 passengers and crew dead, officials confirm

Rescue teams are still searching for the second black box at the site of the plane crash in Guangxi.

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Taylor Hawkins: Bogota festival crowd reacts to Foo Fighters drummer's death

The band had been due to perform at the Estereo Picnic festival in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night.

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Friday, March 25, 2022

Ukraine war: Smoke rises from Kyiv fuel depot Russia claims it has destroyed

Moscow says it targeted the largest remaining military fuel storage facility in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: A dangerous escape on the 'Rescue Express'

A risky night-time race to safety lies ahead for exhausted families fleeing Kyiv each day.

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EU signs US gas deal to curb reliance on Russia

The liquefied natural gas deal with US is part of EU attempts to reduce reliance on Russian energy.

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Texts reveal wife of Supreme Court judge urged for 2020 election overturn

Text messages reveal Virginia Thomas pushed ex-President Trump's staff not to concede the election.

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Ukraine-Russia: The 76-year-old artist taking on Putin

"What's happening is a disgrace," says Elena, who was carried away by police for anti-war protests.

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Australia floods: 'We're resilient, but how about helping us?'

Locals tell dramatic stories of survival and recovery, but accuse politicians of ignoring them.

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Cities Lost Population in 2021, Leading to the Slowest Year of Growth in U.S. History


By Robert Gebeloff, Dana Goldstein and Winnie Hu from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/36oXZcY

Ethiopia's Tigray war: Government declares humanitarian truce

The civil war has left millions in need of food aid and none has been delivered to Tigray for months.

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Russian warship destroyed in occupied port of Berdyansk, says Ukraine

Ukraine's navy says the Orsk, which was used to ferry Russian troops, was hit in Berdyansk.

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LGBT people in Iraq live in fear of lives - HRW

A new report describes "routine" attacks on members of the community, including torture and murder.

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War in Ukraine: Explosion seen in Berdyansk as navy claims to destroy Russian ship

The Ukrainian navy says it has destroyed a Russian landing ship named the Orsk in the port city of Berdyansk.

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No. 1 Ashleigh Barty, Just 25, Retiring From Tennis


By Christopher Clarey from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3usysaC

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Amanda Bynes: Judge ends former actress's nine-year conservatorship

The former child star was placed under the legal guardianship after drug and mental health problems.

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Utah Governor Vetoes Transgender-Athlete Bill


By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/36hB7fA

Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv

Authorities in the town of Makariv, near the capital, say Ukrainian flags are flying there again.

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War in Ukraine: 'Pets are getting left at train stations'

A photographer from the UK travels to western Ukraine to rescue pets displaced by war.

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China plane crash: Search teams find flight's black box

Crews had struggled against rain and flooded terrain to find key clues to the plane’s sudden fall.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Por qué ómicron es tan mortífera en Hong Kong


By Siddharth Sridhar from NYT en Español https://nyti.ms/36Igo4s

Australian-Iranian Shokrollah Jebeli, 83, dies in Tehran prison

Amnesty International said Shokrollah Jebeli's treatment was tantamount to torture.

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WATCH: Ukrainian sailing club protest super yacht linked to Abramovich in Turkey

A Ukrainian sailing team protested the arrival of a super yacht linked to Roman Abramovich in Turkey.

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How One Oligarch Used Shell Companies and Wall Street Ties to Invest in the U.S.


By Matthew Goldstein and David Enrich from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3qq1o29

Ukraine war: Terror of African students in Russian-occupied Kherson

Nigerian students in Ukraine plead for help leaving Kherson as food, medicine and water run low.

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Maharashtra: Rubber penis in family planning kit sparks row

Some lawmakers in Maharashtra state say female health workers will be embarrassed but others disagree.

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Monday, March 21, 2022

Colombia guard held after drug lord flees through open door

Gang leader Juan Castro escaped from the maximum-security La Picota jail disguised as a guard.

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Climate change: 'Madness' to turn to fossil fuels because of Ukraine war

UN Secretary General says climate goals are in danger if countries turn to coal because of Ukraine.

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Myanmar Rohingya violence is genocide, US to say

A US official said the move would make it harder for the military to commit further abuses.

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Morad Tahbaz: British-US national detained in Iran on hunger strike

The family of Morad Tahbaz, who has cancer, says it is distraught that Iran has not yet freed him.

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Sunday, March 20, 2022

Ukraine conflict: The wounded children of Putin's war

Survivors from the bombardment of Mariupol are bearing the physical and mental scars of the conflict.

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Inside a children's hospital and pressure on Russian artists - Ukraine war round-up

Ukrainian children suffer in hospital, and musicians are banned from Russian radio for opposing the war.

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War in Ukraine: Backlash in Russia against anti-war musicians

Banned from radio stations and rumoured black lists, artists against the war face a difficult moment.

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In Mariupol, children bear the brunt of Vladimir Putin's war

At a children's hospital near the besieged city, the true impact of Russia's tactics are on display.

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Saudi Aramco ramps up investment to boost production

The state energy firm Saudi Aramco said it would increase investment after profits more than doubled in 2021.

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Belgium carnival 'turned into a tragedy'

At least six people are killed after a car drives into a crowd of carnival-goers in southern Belgium.

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While Putin Shrinks, Zelensky Soars


By Maureen Dowd from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/34UcggW

Saturday, March 19, 2022

Ukraine war: 'Tanks in streets' as fighting hits Mariupol centre

Street fighting hampers efforts to rescue civilians trapped in a bombed theatre, the mayor says.

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Ukraine conflict: Scores feared dead after Russia attack on Mykolaiv barracks

A source tells the BBC's Andrew Harding in Mykolaiv that up to 200 soldiers were in when missiles hit.

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A ‘Killing Stone’ Broke in Japan. Is a Demon on the Loose?


By Mike Ives and Makiko Inoue from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3udB2Bg

Ukraine war: Man rescued from Kharkiv rubble after shelling

A man is pulled alive from the rubble of a teaching building in Ukraine, after Russian shelling.

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Russia claims first use of hypersonic Kinzhal missile in Ukraine

Russia fires a Kinzhal missile at a big arms depot in Ukraine, in an apparent change of strategy.

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Russians board International Space Station in Ukrainian colours

Three cosmonauts ditch the standard-issue Russian uniforms in an apparent show of solidarity.

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Ukraine war: Russia destroys aircraft repair plant near western city of Lviv

The attack on the facility near Lviv sparks concern that Russia may increase strikes in the west.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger's anti-Ukraine war video trends on Russian social media

In the Twitter video, he warns Russians they are being fed misinformation over the Ukraine war.

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Russia Today: Amol Rajan explains Ofcom's licence decision

Regulator Ofcom said Russia Today was not "fit and proper to hold a UK broadcasting licence".

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Airline giant Delta warns oil increases mean higher ticket prices

The jump in oil prices since Russia invaded Ukraine is set to lead to higher airfares.

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Iran rescues dozens as UAE-flagged cargo ship sinks in Gulf

All but one of the 30 crew of the UAE-flagged vessel have been pulled from the water, officials say.

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Cuba anti-government protesters jailed for up to 30 years

They were found guilty of sedition and theft after taking part in rare anti-government demonstrations.

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What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?

If Russia has carried out war crimes in Ukraine how could Putin or his army generals be prosecuted?

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Ukrainian Forces Strike Back at Russia, as Biden Sends More Firepower


By Michael Schwirtz, Valerie Hopkins and Carlotta Gall from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3ihxTLc

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori return to the UK after years held in Iran

Two British-Iranian nationals detained in Iran for several years have landed at RAF Brize Norton.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Russia's state TV hit by stream of resignations

Marina Ovsyannikova's protest highlighted a growing number of journalists leaving their jobs at Kremlin-run TV channels.

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Iran's jailed dual nationals and their uncertain fate

An unknown number are in prison in Iran, some serving long sentences, others sentenced to death.

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War in Ukraine: Surrogate babies wait for parents in Kyiv bomb shelter

At least 21 infants born through surrogacy are left in limbo because of the war in Ukraine.

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Submarine Spy Couple Tried to Sell Nuclear Secrets to Brazil


By Julian E. Barnes, André Spigariol, Jack Nicas and Adam Goldman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3KR4MKS

War in Ukraine: Inside the Ukrainian homes destroyed by war

Residential apartment blocks in Kyiv have again been hit by Russian air strikes.

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War in Ukraine: Kyiv flats destroyed in overnight bombardment

Firefighters extinguished a blaze and evacuated residents from the residential building.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Spain skies turn orange after Saharan dust cloud sweeps over country

A large area was hit by the dust, which swept across the Mediterranean Sea.

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India investigates missile that landed in Pakistan

Ministers said the missile was accidentally fired into Pakistan on 3 March due to a "technical malfunction".

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Jane Campion sorry to Venus and Serena Williams for 'thoughtless' remark

Film-maker Jane Campion apologises for a "thoughtless" remark about Venus and Serena Williams.

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As world watches Ukraine, Syria's war grinds on

While the world's attention is focused on Ukraine, Syria is still suffering in its long war.

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Gustavo Petro: Ex-rebel wins his coalition's primary

After winning his coalition's primary, Gustavo Petro could become Colombia's first left-wing leader.

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Ukraine war: Silent streets in wiped out Donetsk town

Volnovakha, a town in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, has been decimated by fighting.

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Ukraine war: Drone shots show Mariupol devastated by fighting

Thousands of civilians have been trapped in the Ukrainian port city for nearly two weeks

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Brent Renaud, Crusading Filmmaker, Is Killed at 50


By Alex Traub from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/3KMFgGZ

Ukraine war: Pregnant woman and baby die after hospital shelled

The woman, seen in a widely shared image being carried out of the maternity hospital, dies along with her baby.

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Ukraine war: Deadly air strike on Kyiv apartment block

Firefighters attend the scene in Obolon district after the residential building was hit.

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

Brent Renaud: US journalist and filmmaker killed in Ukraine

It is the first reported death of a foreign journalist covering the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: 'Sky turned red' as missiles hit Lviv military base

A witness to a deadly Russian attack on a Ukrainian military base describes the moment missiles struck the site.

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War in Ukraine: Video shows destroyed buildings on fire after shelling

Footage shared by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine shows buildings in Chernihiv totally destroyed.

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After 2 Years of Pandemic Life, Turn Toward Normalcy Is a Shake-Up


By Jack Healy and Ashley Wong from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3tRNKWq

War in Ukraine: Russian forces accused of abducting second mayor

The news comes as Ukraine says Russia is trying to create "pseudo-republics" to break up the country.

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Irbil attack: Missiles from Iran hit northern Iraqi city, US says

The missiles damaged buildings near the US consulate in Irbil, but no casualties have been reported.

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Saturday, March 12, 2022

Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day

The range of charges on which the men were convicted included terrorism and holding "deviant beliefs".

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Ukraine war: Evacuations 'extremely difficult' amid shelling

New attempts are under way to get civilians out of bombed Ukrainian cities as Russia's attack intensifies.

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Ukraine war: Pictures of war intensifying in third week

Images from Russia's invasion of Ukraine show a conflict turning deadlier nearly three weeks on.

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Facebook’s Parent Company Will Make Employees Do Their Own Laundry


By Mike Isaac, Ryan Mac and Sheera Frenkel from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/37r9fFZ

Watch: Otters in Singapore cross road with police escort

Why did the otters cross the road? They were outside Singapore's presidential palace, so that may be a clue.

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Friday, March 11, 2022

UK visas for Ukrainian refugees: 'We don't deserve such an attitude'

Lena Kamolikova came from London to collect her Ukrainian mother Raisa, but they face a lengthy process to apply for a UK visa.

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4 Falsehoods Russians Are Told About the War


By Stuart A. Thompson from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3MIg7if

Abuse apology: ‘It was a nightmare in that place’

Jimmy Stewart is one of hundreds of survivors of abuse at children's institutions in Northern Ireland.

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War in Ukraine: Destruction in wake of first strikes on Dnipro

A shoe factory and a nursery are among the buildings said to have been hit.

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America’s Right Has a Putin Problem


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3I28BLF

Ukraine war: Huge fireball lights up night sky over Lutsk

According to eyewitness accounts from the area, a nearby airfield was hit by strikes.

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Family drags grandmother to safety from Bucha

When his neighbour's house was hit by a tank, Dmytro decided to get out of the town of Bucha fast.

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Toddler tossed to safety from burning building

A brave father threw his son, 3, from the window of a burning building down to first responders.

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Novak Djokovic pulls out of Indian Wells and Miami Open over US coronavirus rules

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and the Miami Open - the first two Masters Series events of the year - because of US coronavirus rules.

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Biden Takes Step Toward Regulating Cryptocurrencies


By Katie Rogers and Ephrat Livni from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3KDphuN

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Venezuela releases two jailed US citizens after talks

The two were released just days after a high-level US delegation met President Nicolás Maduro.

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Guatemala Congress bans same-sex marriage

The law also increases the length of prison sentences for women who seek an abortion.

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Ukraine: Four moments of human connection amid the war

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, moments of hope and music have emerged on social media.

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Ukraine war: Visas a shambles, Brits with Ukrainian family say

Britons with Ukrainian partners criticise the bureaucracy refugees trying to enter the UK are met with.

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Ukraine invasion: 'I had to leave my parents in Sumy'

Civilians leave the besieged city, parts of which have been wiped out.

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Ukraine: First Lady Olena Zelenska condemns Russian 'mass murder'

Olena Zelenska issues an impassioned plea to world media, focusing on the plight of Ukraine's children.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

War in Ukraine: ‘We went from brewing beer to making Molotov cocktails’

We decided to use our knowledge of chemistry to help the civil defence forces, a brewery owner says.

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Boy of 11 flees Ukraine by himself

Hassan travelled 1,200km to Slovakia with two bags, a passport and his relatives' phone number.

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Ukraine conflict: How reliant is the world on Russia for oil and gas?

Russia says it may cut off gas supplies if countries decided to ban Russian oil.

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War in Ukraine: What effect are US and Europe's weapons shipments to Ukraine having?

Russian has struggled to gain air supremacy as Ukrainian forces make use of missiles supplied by the West.

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Ukraine: Russian general killed near Kharkiv, say defenders

Russia has not confirmed the claimed deaths of Maj-Gen Vitaly Gerasimov and other officers.

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Monday, March 7, 2022

War in Ukraine: 'It's hell, it's really hell' - Families flee bombs in Irpin

Silent and weeping, a stream of civilians with backpacks try to outpace the Russian shells.

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Ed Sheeran denies Shape of You copyright claim at High Court trial

The pop singer is accused by two songwriters of copying parts of his 2017 hit Shape Of You.

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A western Ukrainian city becomes a waypoint for thousands on the move

At the central train station in Lviv, many thousands arrive after fleeing bombed out cities further east.

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U.S. is exploring how to send Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine.


By Steven Erlanger and Lara Jakes from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3vSxTJw

In pictures: 'Magical bowls' among relics seized in Jerusalem

Pottery adorned with "spells", ancient ivory and hundreds of coins are found in a raid in Jerusalem.

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Shane Warne: Australian cricket legend died from natural causes - police

Thai police say there's no sign of foul play in the cricketer's death while on holiday on Koh Samui.

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Sunday, March 6, 2022

Ukraine war: Residents run from Russian shelling in Irpin, near Kyiv

People are seen dropping to the ground as the town, just outside Kyiv, is attacked again.

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Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil

The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative".

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Ukraine war: Don't be afraid of Putin, Kyiv residents say

This couple in Kyiv tells the BBC they are confident that Ukraine will survive Russia's invasion.

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Ukraine war: President Zelensky invites Elon Musk to visit

Ukraine's president was thanking the tech entrepreneur for supplying Starlink equipment to the country.

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Saturday, March 5, 2022

Zara, Paypal and Samsung suspend business in Russia over Ukraine invasion

Inditex, which owns Zara and several other major brands, will close all of its 502 stores in Russia.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3sHARi3

War in Ukraine: Russian helicopter shot down by missile

The video, shared by Ukrainian armed forces, shows the helicopter being hit by a missile.

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War in Ukraine: Thousands of pro-Russia Serbs march in Belgrade

Flags and flares are paraded through the Serbian capital, as marchers show support for Moscow.

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Ukraine crisis: Kharkiv residents still sheltering underground a week on

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from a metro station where people have been sheltering from attacks.

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Ukraine: Russians still bombing Mariupol despite ceasefire - deputy mayor

Serhiy Orlov tells the BBC that attacks are still happening despite a ceasefire being agreed.

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Friday, March 4, 2022

War in Ukraine: Families run for cover as Russian air strikes hit Chernihiv

Residents of Chernihiv and other cities say apartments, hospitals and schools are being destroyed.

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Panel Suggests Trump Knew He Lost the Election, Eyeing Criminal Case


By Luke Broadwater and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/35q1NdE

War in Ukraine: Russia restricts access to BBC in media crackdown

Restrictions are placed on several broadcasters as a law makes it an offence to spread "fake" information.

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Pakistan bombing kills dozens in Shia mosque in Peshawar

A bombing inside a Shia mosque in the city of Peshawar kills at least 30 people and wounds many more.

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WATCH: 3D model shows extent of Russian military convoy

Sections of the 40-mile convoy are modelled in 3D using satellite imagery, showing its scale from above.

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WATCH: Russian TV staff walk off set after final broadcast

Channel TV Rain stops operating after coming under pressure over its coverage of the war in Ukraine.

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Russia: Long queues of people wanting to withdraw money in Moscow

People in the Russian capital are trying to take out currency, as fears continue over financial sanctions.

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Ukraine conflict: Reporter takes cover as blast lights up Kyiv's sky

Watch the moment a huge explosion happens just as Charlie D'Agata from CBS News finishes his report.

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Ukrainian mothers resort to giving birth in hospital basements

As Russia's invasion continues, Ukrainian hospitals are forced to move their maternity wards underground.

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Ukraine: Pensioner arrested at anti-war protest in Russia

Elderly activist Yelena Osipova is detained after protesting against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Plastic pollution: Green light for 'historic' global treaty

Nearly 200 countries agree to start negotiations on a global treaty to tackle the plastic "crisis".

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Are Russia's attacks war crimes?

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, does what we’re witnessing amount to war crimes?

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Ukraine: What sanctions are being imposed on Russia?

Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on Russia, over its invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine invasion: Crowd surround car believed to be Russian

Watch as a crowd in the north-eastern city of Kupiansk try to stop the vehicle from leaving.

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Ukraine crisis: Walkout at UN as Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov speaks

Watch the moment diplomats in Geneva turned their backs on Sergey Lavrov as he spoke via video link.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

When an Ancestry Search Reveals Fertility Fraud


By Jacqueline Mroz from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3svbnnZ