Mexico's Maya train project stalls as legal battle drags

A judge delivers a fresh blow to the project which aims to link archaeological sites with beach resorts.

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Ukrainian refugee from Popasna spots looted possessions on Russian tank

The Ukrainian says she recognises items from her house on a Russian tank, including a new boiler.

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Under Fire for Chaos at Soccer Final, France Rejects Blame for Failures

By Aurelien Breeden and Tariq Panja from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3lVZZxB

Iran building collapse: Protesters turn on government over disaster

Nightly protests continue as Iranians seethe, a week after the deadliest building collapse in years.

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What do Russian papers say about sanctions?

As the EU announces new penalties, Steve Rosenberg looks at what Russian media has to say.

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Sick killer whale 'found dead in France'

Experts had tried to guide the four-metre orca back to the sea after it swam up the River Seine.

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F.B.I. Investigates Basquiat Paintings Shown at Orlando Museum of Art

By Brett Sokol from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3xgGWU3

Sidhu Moose Wala: The murdered Indian rapper who 'made sense of chaos'

Sidhu Moose Wala won millions of fans but also upset some with his fascination for guns.

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Samuel Kanu: Nigeria's Methodist Church leader kidnapped

Samuel Kanu was taken in the south-east where separatists have been agitating for a breakaway state.

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No Grandchild? Six Years After Son’s Wedding, These Parents Are Suing

By Sameer Yasir and Mike Ives from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3NJYfmK

Ukraine may soon get US long-range MLRS rocket system

The US looks set to send the weaponry, but Russia warns it would be a provocative escalation.

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Jerusalem Flag March: Israeli nationalists stream through Muslim Quarter

Tens of thousands of Israeli Jewish nationalists join the annual Flag March in Jerusalem.

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Andy Fletcher, a Founder of Depeche Mode, Dies at 60

By Neil Genzlinger from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3PIlpvP

Port Harcourt: Nigeria church crush leaves 31 dead

Police say the crowd became "uncontrollable" at a charity event where food was handed out to the poor.

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Drones. Crutches. Potatoes. Russians Crowdfund Their Army.

By Anton Troianovski from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3lUKjuh

Ukraine war: BBC interview with Russian ambassador to the UK

In a tense exchange, Andrei Kelin is shown CCTV footage of Russian soldiers committing alleged war crimes.

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Liverpool v Real Madrid: Champions League final kick-off delayed for 'security reasons'

Liverpool want an investigation into the "unacceptable issues" faced by fans which led to their Champions League final against Real Madrid being delayed.

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Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky

In a lengthy phone call with Russia's leader, France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks.

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Severodonetsk: Ukrainian man cycles from besieged city, dodging Russian shells

Evading the Russian forces besieging Severodonetsk, a man cycled to safety amid bombs and shells.

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Russia scraps age limit for new troops in Ukraine push

Russia's military says it needs older recruits skilled in hi-tech weapons and other specialisms.

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Children called for help from inside classrooms in Uvalde. The police waited.

By J. David Goodman, Edgar Sandoval, Karen Zraick and Rick Rojas from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3wTUnKj

Fact-Checking Trump and Cruz at the N.R.A. Convention

By Linda Qiu from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3MQVPTr

Hymn for the Hurting

By Amanda Gorman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3Gq8z0M

Johnny Depp: Closing arguments in Amber Heard defamation trial begin

Addressing the court first, a lawyer for Mr Depp asked jurors to 'give Mr Depp his life back'.

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Drought's devastating toll on Somalia's children

The United Nations is warning that the country risks famine should global food prices continue to rise.

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Aryan Khan: Drug charges dropped against Shah Rukh Khan's son

The anti-drug agency cleared Aryan Khan in the case, saying "no drugs have been found" on him.

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'Switch off the TV': Former Russian-state journalist's plea to Russians

Zhanna Agalakova quit her job in March over the invasion of Ukraine and is now in hiding.

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Three headliners pulled out of this week’s N.R.A. convention, citing Uvalde.

By Glenn Thrush and Sarah Mervosh from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3GqssVN

Uvalde shooting: Texas police change key details as criticism mounts

Questions remain over why officers took more than an hour to storm the school and stop the attack.

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Abba: All four members of the Swedish band reunite ahead of Voyage concert

All four members of the Swedish band have reunited on the red carpet ahead of Voyage concert.

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Matamba: Police kill Colombian gang leader who walked out of cell

Police killed Juan Castro, aka Matamba, two months after he escaped from jail disguised as a guard.

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Laverne Cox honoured as first transgender Barbie

The actress and activist rose to fame in the Netflix prison comedy Orange is the New Black.

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Texas shooting: The teachers who sacrificed their lives to protect children

Eva Mireles and Irma Garcia were seen trying to shelter their students from the gunfire.

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Debunking 3 Viral Rumors About the Texas Shooting

By Tiffany Hsu, Sheera Frenkel and Stuart A. Thompson from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3GltdiB

Beto O’Rourke interrupts a news conference by his opponent, Gov. Greg Abbott, accusing him of ‘doing nothing.’

By Leah Askarinam and Glenn Thrush from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3wODjpa

What to Know About the School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas

By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3PGYbGd

Texas shooting: America's gun control debate that never goes away

Stricter gun control in the US is unlikely despite the grief and anger, the BBC's Sarah Smith writes.

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Yasin Malik: Top Kashmiri separatist given life in Indian jail

A court in Delhi sentences Yasin Malik to life imprisonment after convicting him of funding terrorism.

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Kate Moss testifies in Depp-Heard trial

Model Kate Moss is asked in court about an incident from their relationship in the 1990s.

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Burkina Faso missing miners: Four dead bodies found

Another four miners remain missing more than a month after a Burkina Faso zinc mine was flooded.

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Can Protein Powders Help Aging Muscles?

By Anahad O’Connor from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/38gSNsy

Texas shooting victims: 'The sweetest little boy I've ever known'

A boy who loved to dance and a teacher who shielded students from the shooter are among those killed.

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19 Children and 2 Adults Killed in Massacre at Texas Elementary School

By Josh Peck and J. David Goodman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/39Phj4u

Israel says Hamas plot to kill prominent politician in Jerusalem thwarted

Three Palestinians are accused of planning to kill a politician, kidnap soldiers and bomb a railway.

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Luc Besson: Rape case dismissed for French film director

The director of The Big Blue and Nikita was accused of repeatedly raping actress Sand Van Roy.

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Executions spiked in Iran in Saudi Arabia in 2021 - Amnesty

Iran accounted for 314 of the 579 executions recorded worldwide, Amnesty International says.

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Deepfake of murdered teen created to aid cold case

Sedar Soares was shot dead outside a Dutch metro station in 2003, his killer has not been found.

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Princeton Fires Tenured Professor in Campus Controversy

By Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3yRJZ7v

Coronavirus: Argentine President Fernández pays 'fine' over lockdown party

Leaked photos of the dinner party held while Covid lockdown measures were in force caused outrage.

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Ukraine war: Russia's jailed Navalny attacks invasion as judge rejects appeal

Russia's prominent opposition figure condemns a war "built on lies" as he faces many more years in jail.

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French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek beats Lesia Tsurenko, Naomi Osaka loses to Amanda Anisimova

World number one Iga Swiatek underlines why she is the overwhelming favourite by starting her French Open campaign with a quick win over Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko.

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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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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells BBC she was forced to sign confession in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she was told she couldn't get on the plane home without signing the papers.

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China and Taiwan: A really simple guide

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all

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North Korea's Kim Jong-un is seen at state funeral not wearing a mask

The North Korean leader attends the funeral of a top military official as the country faces a Covid outbreak.

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Australia election: A great shock to the system

Politics will now be greener, more feminine, and more emphatically Australian, writes Nick Bryant.

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My Patient Didn’t Die From Covid. He Died Because of It.

By Sunita Puri from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3wL9ILU

Professor Brian Cox: Maybe humans are the Martians

The renowned physicist reflects on whether civilisation, like us, exists in other galaxies.

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Floods in Bangladesh and India affect millions

At least 50 people are dead after some areas are battered by widespread flooding and landslides.

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Spain heatwave brings record May temperatures

Temperatures in southern Spain reach 40C, up to 15 degrees higher than average for this time of year.

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Roger Angell: Baseball's reluctant poet laureate dies at 101

Although he disliked the accolade, Roger Angell was hailed for his innovative writing about the game.

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Spain lifts Covid ban on unvaccinated travellers

UK holidaymakers without a jab will be allowed entry with a negative test or proof of recovery.

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Hollywood’s Last Real Movie Star

By Nicole Sperling from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3PBuK8s

Covid in North Korea: No response to US vaccine offer

On a visit to the region, President Joe Biden said the US could provide Covid-19 jabs "immediately".

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Tornado in Germany injures 43 people, police say

Officials said the tornado cut a path of destruction during violent storms in the west of the country.

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Johnny Depp was jealous and controlling, ex-girlfriend Ellen Barkin says

Testimony from the actress, one of Johnny Depp's ex-girlfriends and co-stars, is played in court.

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In Court, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Dress to Suggest

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/39F612w

US Secret Service: Two sent home after 'incident' in South Korea

The pair were involved in an off-duty incident in South Korea ahead of US President Biden's visit.

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Ukraine says giant Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant can't supply Russia

Russia occupies Europe's biggest nuclear plant and now wants to sell power from it back to Ukraine.

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MI5 agent's violence and abuse horrific - Deputy PM

An MI5 agent used his secret status to terrorise his partner, a BBC investigation has found.

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After Campus Uproar, Princeton Proposes to Fire Tenured Professor

By Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Lxs08Q

Fifty Brazilian couples share a wedding day

A community wedding is held so brides and grooms on low incomes can tie the knot.

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Argentina found guilty of massacre of Qom and Moqoit people

A landmark court case orders historical reparations for the killing of more than 400 people in 1924.

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Russia's laser weapon claim derided as propaganda

Moscow says it has destroyed a drone with a laser, but Kyiv says it can't mask battlefield failure.

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911 Dispatcher May Be Fired Over Handling of Buffalo Shooting Call

By Ed Shanahan from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/38y1Tl1

Monkeypox cases investigated in US, Canada and Europe

Five cases of the rare disease are confirmed in Portugal and seven in Spain, health authorities say.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu: India's cricketer-turned-politician jailed for road rage death

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is jailed for a year for running over an elderly man.

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Canada's indigenous leaders ask for royal apology

Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee will end on Thursday.

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Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history

The default comes as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years.

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Mariupol's Azovstal fighters: What next for Ukraine's captured soldiers

Ukraine wants to exchange them for Russian prisoners of war, but some in Russia want them put on trial.

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Germany beer bottle shortage: Industry warns of 'tense' situation

Rising energy costs and a shortage of lorry drivers could lead to a beer bottle shortage this summer.

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Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial Enters Final Days: What to Know

By Julia Jacobs from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3v38gF5

US military probe finds no wrongdoing in deadly Syria air strike

Dozens of people, including women and children, were killed in the 2019 strike on an IS position.

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Scott Morrison crashes into a boy during football match

Scott Morrison was playing five-a-side on the campaign trail ahead of Australia's election on Saturday.

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Cyclist abandons race after popping cork in eye

Biniam Girmay is forced to abandon the Giro d'Italia one day after making history as the first black African winner of a Grand Tour stage.

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Buffalo shooting: How far-right killers are radicalised online

A movement of online extremists targets innocent people in shooting rampages that follow a similar blueprint.

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Drugs tunnel connecting US and Mexico found

The "sophisticated" cross-border passage was equipped with a rail track and ventilation system.

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Man gambles away huge accidental Covid payment in Japan

The Japanese man's lawyer says the 46.3m yen ($357,400) meant for 463 people cannot be paid back.

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Lebanon election: Hezbollah and allies lose parliamentary majority

The Iran-backed group suffers a setback in the first elections since mass anti-government protests.

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'Guatemalan attorney general involved in corruption' - US

The US accuses Consuelo Porras of obstructing and undermining anticorruption investigations.

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Elisabeth Borne: New French PM urges girls to pursue their dreams

Elisabeth Borne is only the second woman in 30 years to get the job of French prime minister.

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Amber Heard Recounts Unraveling of Marriage to Johnny Depp

By Julia Jacobs from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/3wA1PJc

Iraq sandstorm: Red skies as Iraq hit by eighth sandstorm in weeks

This is the eighth sandstorm to sweep through the country since mid-April, hospitalising hundreds.

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A Fringe Conspiracy Theory, Fostered Online, Is Refashioned by the G.O.P.

By Nicholas Confessore and Karen Yourish from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3yMI9V8

‘All These Innocent Lives’: These Were the Victims in the Buffalo Attack

By Mihir Zaveri, Emma Bubola and Ali Watkins from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3yBE2LP

Afghan resistance attack Taliban, sparking reprisals in Panjshir

The attack reportedly killed a number of Taliban fighters in a resistance stronghold in the north.

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Ukraine Eurovision win: Presenter hosting from bunker jumps for joy

Timur Miroshnychenko tells BBC Breakfast he hopes the country will be able to host next year.

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Nigeria's Sokoto student killing sparks spread of fake news

The killing of a Christian woman accused of blasphemy triggers a wave of disinformation on social media.

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Kenya elections 2022: William Ruto picks Rigathi Gachagua as running mate

William Ruto, a frontrunner in this year's presidential election, picks businessman Rigathi Gachagua.

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How ‘Just a Dude’ in Shorts Became a Senate Front-Runner

By Katie Glueck from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3sCsyUh

Seven dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in upstate New York.

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Nigeria student killing: Round-the-clock curfew in Sokoto after protests

Demonstrators have been demanding the release of two suspects held over the murder of a Christian student.

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Covid: What will the pandemic look like in North Korea?

North Korea has for the first time admitted it has Covid and is uniquely vulnerable to the virus.

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Rome Open: Iga Swiatek beats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Rome Open final

Iga Swiatek extends her winning streak to 27 matches as she reaches the Rome Open finals by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-1.

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Ernie Barnes’s ‘Sugar Shack’ Painting Brings Big Price at Auction

By Robin Pogrebin from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3wrlmvA

Ukraine war: Putin warns Finland joining Nato would be 'mistake'

Finland and Sweden have indicated they want to become Nato members following Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Custom-made brace helps heal baby giraffe

Vets in San Diego, California, came up with a creative solution to treat a young calf's limb disorder.

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What Happened When a Conservative Jewish Group Invited DeSantis to Speak

By Liam Stack from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3sBsSTg

Eleven migrants drown trying to reach US territory

Almost 40 people, mostly from Haiti, were rescued after their boat capsized near Puerto Rico.

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Ukraine war: UK adds Putin's former wife to sanctions list

Both Vladimir Putin's former wife and his alleged current girlfriend are sanctioned over the war in Ukraine.

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Musk Says His Twitter Takeover Is ‘On Hold,’ Then Says He’s ‘Still Committed’

By Adam Satariano from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3l5wSHC

Massachusetts to Pay $56 Million After Deadly Covid Outbreak at Veterans’ Home

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/39iMODV

Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details

The billionaire tweeted that he wanted to see more information on spam and fake accounts.

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Ukraine: The BBC has seen evidence of possible war crimes committed by Russian soldiers

The BBC has obtained CCTV footage of the killing of two civilians in cold blood by Russian soldiers that is now being investigated by prosecutors as a suspected war crime.

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After Nude Jesse Williams Video, Theater Turns Camera on Audience

By Michael Paulson from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/3Lnuc2Z

We're ready to consider Nato membership - Finland's foreign minister

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto tells the BBC that that he wants Finland to join Nato as soon as possible.

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Air traffic controller on helping passenger land plane after pilot fell ill

Robert Morgan talked passenger Darren Harrison through landing a plane after the pilot fell ill.

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United States passes one million Covid deaths

It's the highest total in the world - but the WHO thinks the true death toll may be higher elsewhere.

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Democrats push doomed bid for federal abortion law

A bill to make the right to abortion a national law is likely to fail, but could have political weight.

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Quentin Sommerville: BBC on patrol with the soldiers pushing Russia back

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spends a week with Ukrainians liberating towns north of Kharkiv.

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Joly Germine: Haitian gang leader indicted over missionary abductions

Joly Germine allegedly directed the kidnappings of 17 Christian missionaries from a Haitian prison.

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US price rises ease for the first time in months

The prices of clothing and used cars fell, but inflation remains at a 40-year high.

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Covid mask rules relaxed for EU air travel

Masks will no longer have to be worn on EU flights and in airports from next Monday, new guidance says.

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Ukraine war: Russia pushed back in north-east - report from front line

Correspondent Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway are with Ukrainian troops as they advance.

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Australia: Diver's body washes up near $14m cocaine haul

The diver was wearing high-end diving equipment when found, say police investigating the incident.

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Israel: Turkish flight aborted as passengers get plane crash pics

The Turkish flight was about to take off from Israel when passengers' phones were sent the images.

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Russian Guided Weapons Miss the Mark, U.S. Defense Officials Say

By John Ismay from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3kSUdMG

Shiv Kumar Sharma: The maestro who straddled classical and popular music

Sharma was credited with converting the santoor into a major instrument of Indian classical music.

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Dutch 18th Century mass grave: Skeletons in Vianen were British soldiers

Bones found in the Dutch city of Vianen date back to the late 18th Century, archaeologists say.

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The tuk-tuk garden beating the heat in India

An Indian tuk-tuk driver's innovative method to beat the heat has gone viral on social media.

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UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich quizzed and fined at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich says he was questioned by Russian police in Kazakhstan.

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Sri Lanka: The protests unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep

Unprecedented protests in Colombo are unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep.

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Ukraine war: Bono sings with soldier in Kyiv metro station

The U2 frontman was seen singing at a downtown metro station covering the hit track Stand by Me.

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EasyJet to take out seats so it can fly with fewer crew

The airline plans to remove a row of seats so that it can fly with fewer cabin crew on board.

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Mickey Gilley, Country Star Whose Club Inspired ‘Urban Cowboy,’ Dies at 86

By Bill Friskics-Warren from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3vTy07l

War in Ukraine: Zelensky WW2 speech accuses Russia of Nazi atrocities

The Ukrainian leader compares Russia's invasion of his country to wartime Nazi bombings.

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Two held in manhunt for axe attackers who killed three Israelis

Israeli police say the Palestinians were found hiding in bush near Elad where the attack took place.

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Ukraine: Intense shelling as troops battle to regain Kharkiv region

Ukraine's military claims it has regained control of five villages close to the country's second city.

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Afghanistan: Women’s faces become latest Taliban restriction after face veil rule

“They are always after women” rather than tackling Afghanistan’s many problems, one activist told the BBC.

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G.O.P. Lawmakers Recast Abortion Stance, Wary of Voter Backlash

By Jonathan Weisman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3kRqgfK

Mattea Roach Ended Her ‘Jeopardy!’ Streak. Her Blazers Live On.

By Lindsey Underwood from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3FnOFTL

North Korea in new missile launch, say neighbours

The reported launch comes just days before South Korea's new president takes office.

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Taliban to force Afghan women to wear face veil

Any woman refusing to comply with the new decree could see a male guardian jailed for three days.

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Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes

Prices have risen almost fourfold this year, mainly triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Amazon targets review firms with legal action

The tech giant has accused four companies of flooding its shopping sites with fake reviews.

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US job creation beats forecasts despite headwinds

Employers added 428,000 jobs last month, while the jobless rate held steady at 3.6%.

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Gucci stores to accept cryptocurrencies in US

Gucci joins a growing number of major companies that have started to accept digital currencies.

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Signs of an Animal Virus Discovered in Man Who Received a Pig’s Heart

By Roni Caryn Rabin from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/387V74Y

Facebook's Australia news ban overblocked on purpose, whistleblowers claim

A whistleblower group says Facebook deliberately overblocked a news ban affecting vital services.

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Dave Chappelle: Stage attacker charged with misdemeanours

The US comedian was attacked on stage on Tuesday evening while performing at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student Sofia Sapega jailed for six years

The verdict on Sofia Sapega comes a year after she was forcibly removed from a diverted Ryanair flight.

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Nicaragua shuts down 50 non-profits in new crackdown

Critics of the government say the move is another attack on anyone who opposes President Daniel Ortega.

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Virus Cases Grow After White House Correspondents Dinner

By Chris Cameron from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3LOYCvU

Why Sigrid feels on top of the world

The pop star talks lockdown blues, singing Nirvana at school, and why she moved all her gold discs.

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Russia rehearses World War Two victory parade

Military vehicles, weapons and soldiers were on display at a rehearsal for Russia's Victory Day parade.

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China building collapse: Woman rescued from rubble after six days

Dozens of people are still feared missing in the debris of a fallen building in the city of Changsha.

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Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70%

Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases.

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Wildfire smoke and dust storm seen from space

Watch satellite images of 60mph gusts blowing dust across Colorado and wildfires in New Mexico.

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Toddlers & Tiaras and viral star Kailia Posey dies at 16

The Toddlers & Tiaras star was also known after her cheeky grin at the age of five became a meme.

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Dave Chappelle Attacked While Performing at the Hollywood Bowl

By Derrick Bryson Taylor and Mike Ives from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3vHIJSk

Mali nonuplets in perfect health on first birthday - father

The nine Malian babies hold the world record for the most children delivered in a single birth to survive.

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Where Lawns Are Outlawed (and Dug Up, and Carted Away)

By Henry Fountain and Joe Buglewicz from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/3LOIHO7

Ukraine war: EU plans Russian oil ban and war crimes sanctions

Oil imports would be phased out and officers suspected of war crimes targeted under the proposals.

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Man Who Assaulted Flight Attendants Gets 60 Days in Jail

By Alex Traub from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3ORz977

Abortion ruling: Overturning Roe v Wade an assault on freedom - Harris

The US vice president reacts angrily to abortion rights news saying it would deny women freedom.

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China building collapse: Two dead and more missing in Changsha

Nine people are rescued from the building which fell down on Friday but others are trapped inside.

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Body From 1980s Homicide Is Found in Barrel at Lake Mead

By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3ybwJKC

Antytila: Ed Sheeran collaboration written on front line

Antytila, one of the biggest acts in Ukraine, are fighting Russian troops following the invasion.

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Óscar Denis: Former Paraguay VP's family marks his 600 days in captivity

Paraguay's ex-Vice President Óscar Denis is being held by EPP rebels who kidnapped him in 2020.

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Ukraine war: A 64-year-old Mariupol resident lost her home, but has nowhere to go

64-year-old Tatyana is one of many Ukrainians who have lost their homes to Russian attacks.

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

As Feinstein Declines, Democrats Struggle to Manage an Open Secret

By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/38O9wDi

Ukraine war: Nurse who lost her legs has first dance with husband in hospital

Oksana lost her legs, and four fingers, in a landmine explosion when returning home.

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Met Gala 2022: Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian and others showcase lavish outfits

One of fashion's biggest events has rolled out the red carpet in New York for some of the world's stars.

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Met Gala: 22 of the hottest looks from the 2022 red carpet

Gwen Stefani, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and many more walked the red carpet at the New York event.

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Weather students die in crash after tornado chase

The three students crashed in wet weather, shortly after posting videos of a tornado in Kansas.

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Man Fatally Stabbed in Dispute Over Prize at Times Square Arcade

By Benjamin Weiser, Ashley Southall and Sean Piccoli from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3vygxkG

Ukraine war: Hundreds trapped in Mariupol steelworks despite evacuations

A commander at the Mariupol steel plant says hundreds are stuck and Russia has resumed shelling.

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Israel outrage at Sergei Lavrov's claim that Hitler was part Jewish

The Russian foreign minister's claim that Hitler "had Jewish blood" is denounced as unforgiveable.

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South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa abandons May Day rally after booing

President Ramaphosa was forced to leave a May Day event after angry workers stormed the stage.

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Angola's Joice Zau: The performance poet who hates peace

Angolan Joice Zau gained notoriety by criticising her government and she is not staying quiet.

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Mariupol civilian evacuation begins to Ukraine and Russia-held territories

Evacuation operations begin at the last hold-out of Ukrainian fighters in southern Mariupol.

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Regine: Singer, actress and self-proclaimed discotheque inventor dies

Regine, known as the "queen of the night", owned nightclubs across the world.

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Tornado Tears Through City in Kansas, Causing Extensive Damage

By Carey Gillam and Sophie Kasakove from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/380d2KR

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan return to Neighbours

The pair will resume their roles as Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell for the soap's final episode.

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Biden mocks Trump at White House press dinner

Joe Biden jokes about former president Donald Trump at the prestigious event hosted by Trevor Noah.

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