U.S. Life Expectancy Falls Again in ‘Historic’ Setback

By Roni Caryn Rabin from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3Rkxk2M

Russia: Mikhail Gorbachev changed history, but was wrong about ties to West

The former president opened up the Soviet Union but failed to prevent its collapse in 1991.

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West Point Has a K.K.K. Plaque Mounted Above Entrance to Science Hall

By Hurubie Meko from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3cx1RvF

Nourah al-Qahtani: Saudi woman jailed for 45 years for social media posts

Nourah al-Qahtani was convicted of "violating public order using social media", activists say.

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Giant hailstone: Toddler killed in violent Spanish storm - report

Around 50 people are injured by hailstones that measured up to 10cm in diameter.

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Mikhail Gorbachev: Remembering a warm-hearted and generous man

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg recalls his meetings with the late Mikhail Gorbachev over the past 20 years.

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Jharkhand: Murdered India teen's dreams snuffed out by stalker

The teenager was set on fire by an alleged stalker who is now in police custody.

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World's loneliest man: Rare footage of him in the Amazon

Footage of a tribesman, who was the last survivor of an indigenous group in Brazil, shows him cutting down trees.

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Ukraine grain deal: Where are the ships going?

More than 50 ships have braved the risks to take food from Ukraine to destinations around the world.

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Low Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises, a Favorite of U.S. Tourists

By Jenny Gross from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/3TpHRM2

Ukraine grain ship with aid for Ethiopia docks in Djibouti

The shipment on board has been arranged by the UN to get wheat to a country with millions in need.

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Timed Teaser: Blast! What scuppered lift-off?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Pakistan floods: Helicopter lifts stranded boy

Millions of people have been affected by devastating floods across the country.

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Fall Vaccination Campaign Will Bring New Shots, Worse Access

By Benjamin Mueller from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3RmXgeh

'Man of the Hole': Last of his tribe dies in Brazil

The last member of an uncontacted indigenous group in Brazil had lived in total isolation for decades.

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Moqtada al-Sadr, dominant Iraqi political leader, retires from politics

The step by Moqtada al-Sadr, whose supporters recently stormed parliament, is seen as a major move.

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Man killed by lions after climbing into zoo enclosure

The authorities are trying to find out why he climbed into the lion enclosure in Accra's zoo.

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Charli XCX: I was always up for getting down and dirty

Looking back at her career from illegal raves to stadium tours, the star wonders what will come next.

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José Eduardo dos Santos: State funeral for Angola ex-president

Angolans mourn 38-year ruler José Eduardo dos Santos, despite a family row over where he should be buried.

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In Finland, a Partying Prime Minister Draws Tuts, and Cheers

By Katrin Bennhold from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3ApSmq1

Pakistan floods: Bed frames used to pull victims over rushing water

Several people are brought to safety by volunteer helpers in Swat, northern Pakistan.

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‘The Best Tool We Have’ for Self-Harming and Suicidal Teens

By Matt Richtel from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3e5BYmM

Noida twin towers demolition: The moment Supertech skyscrapers imploded

The blast, which took months of careful planning, lasted just about 12 seconds.

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Ukraine war: Russian recruitment drive unlikely to have impact - UK

Vladimir Putin recently pledged to increase Russia's armed forces personnel by 137,000.

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Pakistan floods: Thousands told to evacuate as rivers rise

Monsoon-induced floods cause destruction in one of the country's worst disasters.

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We Knew the Justice Department Case Was Righteous. This Affidavit Confirms It.

By Andrew Weissmann from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3CCHLL0

EuroPride 2022: Serbia will not host event, says president

President Alexandar Vucic cancels the parade - but organisers insist they will go ahead.

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Captured, Killed or Compromised: C.I.A. Admits to Losing Dozens of Informants

By Julian E. Barnes and Adam Goldman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Dcy1Eg

United States to appoint first Arctic Ambassador

On Friday, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg warned of the Russian threat in northern polar regions.

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Hong Kong's Peak Tram reopens after 14 months

The service welcomes back passengers even as tight coronavirus restrictions remain in place.

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Moderna suing Pfizer over Covid vaccine technology

Moderna said it is suing Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech for patent infringement.

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I Found Condoms in My Son’s Room. What Should I Do Now?

By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3wxmfDJ

Zuckerberg tells Rogan FBI warning prompted Biden laptop story censorship

In an interview with Joe Rogan, Mark Zuckerberg says the story was flagged after an FBI warning.

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Pakistan floods: 33 million affected by historic rains, says minister

Historic downpours and major floods have battered the nation since June, killing hundreds.

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Women attend first league match in Iran for 40 years

The rare move for Iran to allow women into stadiums where men are playing followed appeals by Fifa.

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WHO boss: I can't help my starving Ethiopian family

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says he does not even know who in his family is dead or alive amid the war.

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Chinese outcry after volleyballers wear N95 masks during match

China's Volleyball Association later apologised, saying the decision was due to "lack of experience".

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Phophi Ramathuba: South African official's hospital rant at Zimbabwean goes viral

A video shows a local official chastising a Zimbabwean patient for crossing the border for treatment.

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How the Webb Telescope Expanded My Universe

By Dennis Overbye from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/3R6UJEQ

French oil firm TotalEnergies denies link to Russian jet supplies

Transport Minister Clément Beaune calls for light to be shed on allegations surrounding TotalEnergies.

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Bali: Transgender student dies in police custody

Peruvian transgender rights activist Rodrigo Ventocilla, died after being arrested at the airport.

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Growing Evidence Against a Republican Wave

By Nate Cohn from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/3PPxYnG

Shinzo Abe: Japan police chief resigns over ex-PM assassination

Local police have previously said there were "undeniable" flaws in security for the former PM.

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Elton John gives diners preview of Britney Spears' first music since 2016

Sir Elton John asks a French restaurant DJ to play his Britney Spears duet and streams the reactions.

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Who Is Quiet Quitting For?

By Alyson Krueger from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3CrOJCs

Go-karting for French prisoners a mistake, admits Fresnes governor

It was meant as a day of fun and games at France's second largest prison, but it prompted an outcry.

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No fuel imports to UK from Russia for first time

Imports of goods from Russia fell to £33m in June, the lowest level since 1997, official figures show.

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Peru to sue Repsol for $4.5bn over oil spill

The spill has been described by Peru as the worst ecological disaster around Lima in recent memory.

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Japan should consider building new nuclear plants: Kishida

Most of the country's nuclear plants were suspended after the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

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Colombian police officers held over killing of youths

Colombia has a history of "false positives" - civilians murdered by the military and passed off as rebels.

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Dogs can cry when owners come home, study suggests

Ecstatic canines can well up when they are reunited with their human companions, a study suggests.

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Ben & Jerry's fails to stop sales in Israeli settlements

A US judge denies a request to block a deal by Unilever that will allow such sales to continue.

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Darya Dugina's father speaks at her Moscow memorial service

The father of the late journalist speaks at her memorial in Moscow after she was killed by a car bomb.

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Najib Razak: Malaysia's ex-PM starts jail term after final appeal fails

Najib Razak denies charges of appropriating millions of dollars from a state-owned wealth fund.

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I Cheated on My Wife. Why Won’t She Get Over It?

By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3OGnfMr

Arkansas: Three officers suspended after video shows beating

A man suffers blows to the head and back as he is pinned to the ground by officers in Arkansas.

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'Robin Hood' of Delhi arrested amid claims of 160 crimes

Unlike the Disney version, Wasim Akram is alleged to have kept much of his gains for himself.

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Pedro I: Emperor's embalmed heart on plane to Brazil

The heart of Pedro I, Brazil's first emperor, will be exhibited to mark 200 years of independence.

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Farmer moves two-storey house - an inch at a time

Sukhwinder Singh is moving his house 152.4m (500 ft) away because it's in the way of an expressway.

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Kenya elections 2022: Win or lose, why Raila Odinga's election challenge matters

Raila Odinga has been mocked for challenging election results but each case improves Kenya's democracy.

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377A: The moment Singaporeans learn gay sex ban will end

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed the ban of the colonial-era law in a televised speech.

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Iraq collapse: Bodies pulled from rubble after landslide hits shrine

Bodies are found after the Qattarat al-Imam Ali shrine was hit by a landslide in the Karbala region.

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In pictures: Drought in Europe exposes sunken ships, lost villages and ominous 'hunger stones'

Nazi warships, lost villages and "hunger stones" are revealed as water levels drop across Europe.

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A Former Fox News Insider Spills the Beans

By Blake Hounshell and Jeremy W. Peters from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3AC2blP

377A: Singapore to end ban on gay sex

The repeal of a colonial-era law will effectively legalise homosexuality in the conservative state.

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Portugal wildfires: State of alert begins amid third heatwave

The country is bracing for its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures of up to 38C predicted.

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India monsoon rains cause fatal bridge collapse

A bridge collapses in India following seasonal rains in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, killing at least two people.

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Ukraine displays destroyed Russian tanks in Kyiv

Destroyed Russian military vehicles are on display in Kyiv, ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day.

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Turkey crash: Bus ploughs into crash scene, killing rescuers

The bus hit emergency crews and journalists at the site of an earlier road accident, killing 16.

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Seized £63m Russian superyacht Axioma to be sold at Gibraltar auction

The monster boat can sleep 12 guests and boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa and 3D cinema.

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Jonah Hill to stop promoting films to protect his mental health

A psychologist says the Superbad actor "should be applauded" for opening up about anxiety attacks.

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‘House of the Dragon’ Review: Domesticating ‘Game of Thrones’

By Mike Hale from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3pA2RlE

Xi and Putin to attend G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia's Jokowi says

All eyes will be on the November summit, with US President Joe Biden also expected to attend.

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Should parents take their babies to a comedy show?

Comedian Matt Forde says a crying infant "derailed" his performance at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Rohingya and CAA: What is India's refugee policy?

India is not a signatory to international laws for refugee protection and follows an ad-hoc policy.

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‘Dark Brandon’ Rises, and Buoys Biden’s Beleaguered Faithful

By Blake Hounshell from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3pydu8t

Escaped bull wrecks shop in Peru

The animal had escaped from a truck transporting it to an abattoir.

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My Abortion at 11 Wasn’t a Choice. It Was My Life.

By Nicole Walker from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3QTNa4b

Covid in China: Fish tested amid Xiamen outbreak

Footage has gone viral showing live fish and crabs being tested in China for the coronavirus.

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The Megalodon Was Bigger, Faster and Even Hungrier

By Asher Elbein from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/3KissZX

Sanna Marin: Finland PM partying video causes backlash

Sanna Marin denies taking drugs after video emerged showing her partying with friends.

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Battery power problem cuts short Russian spacewalk, Nasa says

A cosmonaut was rushed back to the International Space Station on Wednesday, the US space agency says.

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Ukraine war: Drone pilots mark targets for new offensive

As Ukraine attempts to regain control of Kherson, small drone units are playing a key role in targeting Russian armour.

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Sir Salman Rushdie attack suspect 'only read two pages' of Satanic Verses

Hadi Matar gives an interview after pleading not guilty to stabbing author Sir Salman Rushdie.

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Bodies found in New Zealand auction suitcases were of two young children

The victims, thought to be aged up to 10, were found in suitcases bought at auction last week.

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Patrick Reed: American golfer suing The Golf Channel for defamation in $750m lawsuit

US golfer Patrick Reed files a $750m defamation lawsuit against American television network The Golf Channel and commentator Brandel Chamblee.

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Liz Cheney: Trump critic blasts Republican 'personality cult' after defeat

Liz Cheney criticises the former president after losing to a Trump-backed candidate in Wyoming.

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Water levels on Italy's Lake Garda at 15-year low

Parts of northern Italy are experiencing their worst drought in 70 years.

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Spanish fires: Passengers injured fleeing train in Bejís

Ten people are injured, three seriously, as a train is caught up in a wildfire in eastern Spain.

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Lawyer Who Defeated Cheney Spent Career Fighting Environmental Rules

By Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3dEgeyt

Israel and Germany condemn Palestinian leader's '50 Holocausts' claim

Israeli and German leaders express outrage after Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of "50 Holocausts".

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Elon Musk sends social media into frenzy with joke on Twitter about buying Man Utd

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, sends social media into a frenzy with a joke on Twitter that he is buying Manchester United.

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'Every day we live our lives in fear' under Taliban rule

A lack of freedom and human rights are affecting Afghan women’s mental health, an activist says.

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Estonia begins removing Soviet-era war monuments

The government says it wants to remove a source of tension after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Alligator Kills 88-Year-Old Woman in South Carolina

By Remy Tumin from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3w9U8KC

Turkey-Greece migrants: 38 people found stranded on tiny, unnamed island

The group - including a pregnant woman and seven children - have been stuck since mid-July.

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US 'must contest' Chinese missiles over Taiwan, says admiral

Firing missiles over Taiwan is a "gorilla in the room" that must be challenged, a top US commander says.

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Kenya election result: William Ruto victory hailed amid result dispute

Foreign leaders congratulate the president-elect but backers of Raila Odinga question the result.

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New Zealand: Human remains found in suitcase bought at auction

A family in New Zealand made the grisly discovery upon unpacking their haul at their home.

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Liz Cheney: Trump’s nemesis faces Republican day of reckoning

Wyoming Republicans decide on Tuesday if Liz Cheney is a defender of the constitution or a "swamp rat".

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Kenya election result delayed amid drama

Scuffles break out at the podium where the electoral commission was about to announce the results.

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Ukraine hits Russian Wagner mercenary HQ in east

Russian and Ukrainian sources say a Wagner group base was hit in Popasna, Luhansk region.

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Some Republicans Make a More Restrained Case for Defending Trump

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3SOz0mF

Trapped Mexico miners: Setback as water levels rise

Rescue attempts have been delayed again after the water level in the flooded shafts suddenly rose.

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Shanghai Covid: Ikea shoppers flee attempt to lock down store

Video shows people running out of the store in Xuhui district as guards tried to shut them in.

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As Right-Wing Rhetoric Escalates, So Do Threats and Violence

By Alan Feuer from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3w0Bepu

US Taiwan: Congress team follows Pelosi with second high-level visit in a month

The trip comes just 12 days after a controversial tour by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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'We are waiting for rain, for winter, for God' - Fighting a megafire in France

On the frontline of the wildfires in France is a tactical team trying to stay ahead of the flames.

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Walrus Freya who became attraction in Norway's Oslo Fjord put down

Freya had to be euthanised because the public went too close to her, officials said.

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Saudi Aramco: Oil giant tops own record with $48.4bn quarterly profit

The staggering profit comes amid soaring oil prices in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Medusa festival: One killed as strong winds cause stage collapse in Spain

At least 40 others were injured in bad weather at a popular electronic music festival near Valencia.

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Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie

The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation.

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Kenya elections 2022: Live result updates

The latest results from the presidential and parliamentary races.

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Southern Baptist abuse claims under DoJ investigation

A report this year accused the largest US Protestant denomination of covering up abuse.

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Medusa festival: High speeds winds cut Spanish festival short

A local news outlet reports wind speeds of up to 65km/h tore off part of the festival's main stage.

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German ex-leader Gerhard Schroeder sues parliament over lost perks

The former chancellor has faced criticism over his links to Russian energy companies.

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Anne Heche ‘Is Not Expected to Survive’ After Crash, Representative Says

By Daniel Victor from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3JX2Dyb

Freya the walrus could be put down unless public back off, Norway warns

Freya the walrus, a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord, is in danger from too much attention.

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The Absurd Argument Against Making Trump Obey the Law

By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3vZ3g4z

Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers

The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron plants.

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Ukraine war: Crimea blasts significantly hit Russian navy - UK

The Ministry of Defence says the blasts have "significantly degraded" Moscow's Black Sea Fleet.

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Afghanistan: Cleric killed by bomb hidden in artificial leg - reports

Sheikh Rahimullah Haqqani, who had close ties with the Taliban, was a prominent supporter of girls' education.

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Astronomers May Have Found the Galaxy’s Youngest Planet

By Robin George Andrews from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/3Afed4E

Kenya Election 2022: Why the count is taking so long

The electoral commission tells people not to panic as media houses broadcast different tallies.

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France firefighters battle 'monster' wildfire near Bordeaux

The blaze in France's south-west has gutted a number of homes and forced some 10,000 people to flee.

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The Boy Bosses of Silicon Valley Are on Their Way Out

By Erin Griffith from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3BXH6n3

Enas Taleb: Iraqi actress to sue Economist over 'fat' picture

Enas Taleb says she is suing the newspaper over a picture of her on an article about 'fat' women.

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South Africa sex crime: Authorities charge seven over gang rape

The charges are connected to an attack on eight women filming a music video at an abandoned mine.

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Thousands of beagles saved from drug trials in US

A rescue operation is under way to rehome the dogs from a breeding facility in Virginia.

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China says Taiwan military drills are over after Pelosi visit

The sea and air exercises were in response to US politician Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island.

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Jury Acquits Truck Driver of All Charges in Crash That Left 7 Bikers Dead

By McKenna Oxenden and Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3BTJMC2

Mexico's indigenous groups celebrate their heritage

Mexico marked the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples with an exuberant parade.

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Langya: New virus infects 35 people in eastern China

The patients are thought to have caught the virus from animals such as shrews, and not from humans.

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Lamont Dozier: Motown hitmaker dies aged 81

As part of the Holland, Dozier, Holland team he wrote hits for The Supremes, The Four Tops and more.

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Prosecutors Pursue Inquiry Into Trump’s Handling of Classified Material

By Maggie Haberman and Michael S. Schmidt from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/39jAMtF

The search appears to be focused on materials Trump took from the White House.

By Maggie Haberman, Ben Protess and Adam Goldman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3JGMSLG

West Bank: Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades commander Ibrahim al-Nabulsi killed in Nablus

Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, commander of al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades in Nablus, had escaped arrest before.

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Leandro Lo: Funeral held for killed Jiu-Jitsu champion

World champion Leandro Lo, 33, was shot in the head while attending a concert at a club in São Paulo.

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South Korea: Eight dead as floods submerge streets of Seoul

Some of South Korea's heaviest rain in decades caused power cuts and swept cars across the city.

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There’s Just One Drug to Treat Monkeypox. Good Luck Getting It.

By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3BNwiYA

Tighter export controls on electronics could hamper Russia's war effort - report

Russian weapons could be permanently degraded by tougher export controls in the West, a think tank says.

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Climate change: Alps glaciers melting faster as heatwaves hit

Meltwater flows from the glaciers, which may be set for their highest mass losses in 60 years.

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Roger E. Mosley: Magnum P.I. actor dies aged 83 after car crash

Roger E. Mosley starred opposite Tom Selleck in all eight seasons of the original Magnum P.I.

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I Didn’t Want It to Be True, but the Medium Really Is the Message

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China resort lockdown: Escaping to Sanya only to face fresh curbs

Many in Sanya had arrived hoping for relief from strict Covid-control measures in bigger cities.

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New Jersey Man Gets 5 Years in Prison in GoFundMe Fraud Case

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Ukraine: Any attack on a nuclear plant is 'suicidal', says UN

António Guterres says inspectors must be given access to the site, after it was shelled at the weekend.

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Israel-Gaza: Talks under way to broker ceasefire in Gaza

Egypt tries to broker a truce between Israel and Palestinian militants, as Gazans mourn their dead.

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Climate change: US takes step closer to passing 'historic' bill

The bill - which aims to help reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 - could pass next week.

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Horniman Museum to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria

The chair of the Horniman Museum said it was "moral" to return items taken by "force" years ago.

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Mexican mining rescue: Ten miners trapped underground

The 10 workers are stuck underground in Coahuila after a tunnel wall collapsed in a mine shaft.

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Sanya: Covid lockdown strands tourists on 'China's Hawaii'

Over 80,000 tourists in the resort known as "China's Hawaii" face new restrictions and cancelled flights.

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Commonwealth Games: How climate change is changing life around the world

Climate change is here. But it is also everywhere. Three Commonwealth athletes explain how it is changing their sport and homes.

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How Republicans Are ‘Weaponizing’ Public Office Against Climate Action

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Zaporizhzhia: Russian strikes forced nuclear reactor closure, operator says

The firm that operates Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant says there is also a risk of radioactive leaks.

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Jury Orders Alex Jones to Pay $45.2 Million in Sandy Hook Case

By Elizabeth Williamson, Tiffany Hsu and Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3A2TAZc

Jurors award $45.2 million in punitive damages after lawyer for Sandy Hook parents asks them to ‘stop Alex Jones.’

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Croatia bus crash: Twelve Polish pilgrims killed and 31 injured

All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives, officials say.

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Judith Durham: Former Seekers lead singer dies aged 79

The Australian musician found fame in The Seekers, a folk music group, before going solo.

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Taiwan tensions: China halts co-operation with US on key issues

Beijing has reacted angrily after senior US Democrat Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier this week.

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Gaza: Palestinian commander killed as Israel strikes after militant threats

It is one of the most serious outbreaks of violence between Israel and Gaza for over a year.

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France drought: Parched towns left short of drinking water

Trucks are supplying many parched French towns with drinking water after an exceptionally dry July.

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Obituary: Gary Schroen, the CIA spy sent to get Osama bin Laden

Gary Schroen, one of the first Americans on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11, has died aged 80.

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French mayor threatens €15,000 deposit to climb Mont Blanc

The deposit is meant to cover rescue and funeral costs amid increased rockfalls caused by hot weather.

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Covid-19: North Korea claims to have recovered from outbreak

There is widespread scepticism over North Korea's claim to have the world's lowest Covid death rate.

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Just 2 Minutes of Walking After a Meal Is Surprisingly Good for You

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China-Taiwan: Joseph Wu defends US Speaker Pelosi's visit

Joseph Wu tells the BBC he will continue inviting leaders to Taipei, as China sanctions Nancy Pelosi.

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Queensland shooting: Three killed on remote Australian property

Police have locked down a rural area in Queensland while they conduct a manhunt.

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Taiwan tensions: China condemns 'manic' visit as Pelosi continues tour

"Manic, irresponsible and irrational": China's foreign minister reacts to Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit.

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Ukraine war: No sleep in Ukraine’s relentlessly bombed city

Sleep is near impossible in Mykolaiv, the southern port under almost constant Russian battack.

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Men convicted over Brazil fire that killed 242 go free

The men had been found guilty of causing the deadly blaze at the Kiss nightclub in Brazil in 2013.

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The view from Taiwan: 'We've had this for 70 years'

"They're a bunch of gangsters," says one man fishing on the dockside, as Chinese missiles fly nearby.

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Senate Passes Bill to Expand Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits

By Stephanie Lai from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3SpxveE

Eric Schmitt defeats Eric Greitens to win Missouri’s G.O.P. Senate primary.

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

Taiwan: Pelosi leaves Taipei to sound of Chinese fury

"Those who play with fire will not come to a good end," warns China's foreign minister after the visit.

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China-Taiwan: As China broods, Taiwan is in a 'Pelosi lovefest'

The US Speaker's visit is celebrated in Taipei, but could it spark a major US-China crisis?

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Dev Patel: Actor breaks up knife fight in Australia

The Slumdog Millionaire star successfully broke up an altercation in Adelaide on Monday.

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Pelosi visit: Taiwan puts the ball firmly in Xi Jinping's court

Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei has put an increasingly assertive China on the back foot.

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Arizona Primary: Rusty Bowers, who defied Trump, loses re-election bid

Rusty Bowers, who testified against Donald Trump in June, loses to an ally of the ex-president.

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Ukraine war: Russia accuses US of direct role in Ukraine war

Moscow accuses the US of directly approving targets for US-made artillery used by Ukraine.

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Authorities investigate after mysterious sinkhole appears in Chile

Authorities are investigating the sinkhole which is about 25m (82 ft) wide and 200m (650ft) deep.

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What Remote Work Debate? They’ve Been Back at the Office for a While.

By Emma Goldberg from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3bqO7C4

Maya rulers' ashes turned into pelota balls - expert

Remains may have been turned into pelota balls to help rulers be immortal, an archaeologist says.

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BTS could perform while doing military service

The oldest member of the K-pop band turns 30 next year so the issue has come into focus in South Korea.

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People are being airlifted to safety to escape Kentucky floods

Dozens of people have died and hundreds remain missing in the US state.

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Conjoined Brazilian twins separated with help of VR

Surgeons say space-age technology helped doctors in separate countries to work together.

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A Town’s Housing Crisis Exposes a ‘House of Cards’

By Mike Baker from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3bjuVpU

Ukraine war: 'We hope nothing will happen' - Grain ship crew

The first ship carrying grain, after the deal was struck with Russia, leaves the Ukrainian port of Odesa.

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Monkeypox: Kerala confirms India's first death and isolates 20 contacts

The 22-year-old man from Kerala had tested positive for monkeypox before his arrival in India.

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Ukraine war: The last remaining families in Bakhmut

Olena and her family are one of the last remaining in the Donetsk region where an evacuation order is in place.

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Iran's atomic energy chief says country could build a bomb but has no plan to

The rare claim is likely to intensify concerns over Iran's controversial nuclear programme.

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