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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Spectacular scenes as Hawaii volcano erupts

Aerial footage shows Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, spewing lava into the air.

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Mauna Loa: World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

Mauna Loa, in the US state of Hawaii, lights up the sky as it erupts for the first time since 1984.

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French baguette gets Unesco heritage status

The loaf "celebrates the French way of life", Unesco's chief says as its inclusion was announced.

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World Cup 2022: Iranian protesters celebrate football team's elimination

People were filmed dancing in streets and honking car horns after the football team lost to the USA.

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Peru bird flu: Thousands of pelicans found dead

An avian influenza outbreak is to blame for the deaths of more than 13,000 birds, many of them pelicans.

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Students killed as bomb blast hits Afghan school

At least 10 students are killed after an explosion at a religious school in northern Aghanistan, officials say.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Missing daughter reunited with family after 51 years

A DNA test and an ancestry website have helped end a family's agonising search for answers.

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South Africa hero Chris Hani's monument vandalised

The incident occurred days after a court ordered the release of the far-right killer of Chris Hani.

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Mexico's planned GM corn ban 'deep concern' for US

The US has warned it will take legal action if Mexico presses ahead with an import ban on GM corn.

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Thai monks fail drug tests leaving temple empty

Local officials said four monks, including the abbot, tested positive for methamphetamine.

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Japan death row prisoners sue government to stop hangings

The prisoners are also seeking financial compensation for the 'mental agony' of living in fear of death.

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Cotopaxi: Plume of gas rises from Ecuador volcano

A huge plume of gas is rising from the stratovolcano located near Ecuador's capital, Quito.

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Toomaj Salehi: Dissident Iranian rapper could face death penalty

Toomaj Salehi, who backed the anti-government protests, has been charged with "corruption on Earth".

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Goalkeeper attacked by fan in Turkish derby between Goztepe and Altay

A goalkeeper is set upon by a fan with a corner flag during a derby between Turkish second division sides Goztepe and Altay in Izmir.

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Bob Dylan apologises for machine-printed 'signatures'

The star charged $600 for "hand-signed" editions of his latest book, but all was not as it seemed.

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Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site.

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

World Cup 2022: Croatia 4-1 Canada - Andrej Kramaric scores twice to send Canada out

Alphonso Davies scores Canada's first-ever World Cup goal, but it is not enough to stop them being knocked out following a defeat by Croatia.

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Russian attacks on energy grid amount to genocide, says Ukraine

The prosecutor-general tells the BBC Russian attacks aimed at "the full Ukrainian nation".

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World Cup 2022: Belgium 0-2 Morocco - Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal seal late win

Morocco cause the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium with late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal.

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As Gen X and Boomers Age, They Confront Living Alone


By Dana Goldstein and Robert Gebeloff from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3EKsXcv

Italy landslide: Rescuers search for missing people on Ischia island

Eleven people are unaccounted for after mud swept away homes and cars on the island of Ischia.

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World Cup 2022: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica - Keysher Fuller earns shock win

Japan fail to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller's late goal earns Costa Rica a smash-and-grab Group E victory.

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At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

The BBC's Mark Lowen surveys the damage to homes and cars after a mudslide on the Italian island.

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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63

The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984.

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Imran Khan: First rally by former Pakistan PM since being shot at

The former Pakistani prime minister was shot at during a similar gathering three weeks ago.

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Why Is My Eyelid Twitching?


By Christina Caron from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/3Fy1slM

Italy landslide: Eight feared dead and 13 missing in Ischia

A torrent of mud and debris dislodged trees, engulfed buildings and dragged cars into the sea.

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World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo a 'total genius' for winning Portugal penalty - Fifa

Cristiano Ronaldo is called a "total genius" by Fifa for winning Portugal's penalty in their opening World Cup victory over Ghana.

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World Cup 2022: Tunisia 0-1 Australia - Mitchell Duke gives Australians crucial win

Australia hold on to a narrow first-half lead to pick up a crucial victory over Tunisia that keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.

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Naked volunteers pose for Bondi Beach artwork

The installation was designed by artist Spencer Tunick, to raise awareness of skin cancer.

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Friday, November 25, 2022

Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima arrested for corruption

Saulos Chilima has appeared in court after being detained for accepting money in exchange for contracts.

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Iran scores in injury times to beat Wales

Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after they suffer a gut-wrenching - but deserved - last-ditch defeat against Iran in Qatar.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israeli far-right leader set to join new coalition

Under a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, the head of Jewish Power will be security minister.

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French vote for right to abortion in constitution

The proposal was prompted by increased restrictions in the US and Poland, but it faces a tough passage.

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Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes

Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court.

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Ukraine war: How Ukraine restores power after Russian attacks

Engineers are starting to rebuild infrastructure destroyed during Russia's occupation of Kherson.

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Russia passes 'Answer to Blinken' gay propaganda law

Extending its controversial law, any mention of LGBT people in books, films and online will be banned.

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Slovakia central bank governor Kazimir faces renewed bribery charges

Prosecutors had previously dropped charges against Peter Kazimir when he was a finance minister.

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Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl

The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms.

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Asim Munir: Pakistan's former spy chief named as army head

It ends months of speculation over who would land what is arguably the country's most powerful job.

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Ukraine war: Most of Kyiv spends night without power after missiles

Russian attacks on infrastructure are depriving Ukrainians of heat and water as winter sets in.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

White House Extends Pause on Student Loan Payments


By Stacy Cowley and Zolan Kanno-Youngs from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3V1ialr

Ukraine war: No power in Lviv as missiles reported across Ukraine

The city's mayor says the whole city is without electricity following strikes across the country.

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Zaporizhzhia strike kills newborn baby at Ukraine hospital

Missiles hit a maternity unit in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, killing a two-day-old baby.

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Indonesia earthquake: Children killed after Cianjur school collapses

Twenty pupils were killed when one school in Cianjur collapsed during Monday's earthquake.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Ina Garten’s Store-Bought Thanksgiving


By Genevieve Ko from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3Ev5RrG

World Cup 2022: Superb Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 in Group C opener

Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st in the world, pull off one of the World Cup's biggest shocks as they beat two-time winners Argentina in Lusail.

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Formula 1: Chinese GP to be cancelled because of the country's Covid policies

Formula 1 is set to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix because of the country's Covid policies, BBC Sport has learned.

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Iger’s Sudden Return to Disney Shocks a Discontented Kingdom


By Brooks Barnes, Benjamin Mullin and James B. Stewart from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3GzfZ3V

French tax inspector killed during visit to antique dealer

A French officer is found dead and another tied to a chair at the home of a man they were auditing.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Trump Family’s Newest Partners: Middle Eastern Governments


By Eric Lipton and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Gztz7I

Chris Hemsworth: Alzheimer’s risk prompts actor to take acting break

The Thor star has revealed he has a significantly heightened risk of developing the disease.

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New Zealand Supreme Court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory

Following the ruling, lowering the voting age will now have to be debated in parliament.

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American Music Awards: Kelly Rowland asks crowd to 'chill' as they boo Chris Brown

"Excuse me, chill out," says the former Destiny's Child star on stage at the American Music Awards.

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Jason David Frank: Power Rangers star dies aged 49

The actor, who died in Texas on Saturday, was described by his manager as a "wonderful human being".

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Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?

Two days after the vote, the country's king has had to extend a deadline to form a government.

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Sunday, November 20, 2022

World Cup 2022: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia double gives South Americans win

Hosts Qatar open the 2022 Fifa World Cup in calamitous fashion, easily beaten by Ecuador in a humbling defeat at Al Bayt.

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Malaysia elects first ever hung parliament

The country is left in political limbo after no coalition gains enough seats to form a government.

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World Cup Schedule: How to Watch Every Match


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Ukraine war: We will rebuild, vows mayor of flattened Mariupol

The key city is occupied by Russia - but the exiled Ukrainian mayor is still making plans.

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Club Q Colorado shooting: Five dead after attack at nightclub

The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs thanked customers who subdued the gunman on Saturday.

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

The British prime minister has reiterated the UK's support for Ukraine on a visit to the country.

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University of Idaho students stabbed to death in their beds

Mystery shrouds the killing of three young women and a young man in their rental home on 13 November.

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UK PM Rishi Sunak visits President Zelensky in Kyiv

The British prime minister is making his first visit to Ukraine since taking office.

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Tears as first Kyiv train arrives in freed Kherson

Crowds gathered on a bridge to welcome the train as families reunited after months apart.

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Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC.

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Theranos: Silicon Valley holds breath for Elizabeth Holmes sentencing

The case is seen as a test. Does corporate fraud in tech end with a slap on the wrist, or prison time?

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Priscilla Sitienei: Primary school pupil aged 99 dies in Kenya

Priscilla Sitienei was set to sit her final exams next week, along with her 12-year-old classmates.

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MH17: Australia asks Russia to hand over three who downed airliner

Australia's demand comes after the men are found guilty of shooting down MH17 over eastern Ukraine.

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Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums


By Tariq Panja from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3EKsdFQ

Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

Notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Charlize Theron condemned for saying Afrikaans is dying language

The Hollywood star grew up speaking Afrikaans - many fellow South Africans are outraged by her comments.

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Haiti cholera outbreak worsens as cases rise

There are now more than 700 confirmed cases and health officials are investigating another 7,000.

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Neighbours: Amazon to revive TV soap, four months after finale

Residents will move back into Ramsay Street for a new series that will start filming next year.

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Ukraine war: Gas plant hit in latest Russian strikes

At least four deaths are reported, days after one of the most fierce Russian bombardments of the war.

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The World Cup’s Forgotten Team


By Tariq Panja and Bhadra Sharma from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3Xn2H0H

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Ukraine war: What happened in Poland missile blast?

Last night, a missile landed in Poland, killing two people - here's what we know so far.

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How missiles in Europe dominated a Bali summit

The best efforts of the G20 organisers were no match for news from a war half a world away.

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Nasa Artemis I rocket blasts off in historic launch

Artemis I is Nasa's most powerful rocket ever and is part of a plan to return humans to the Moon.

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In Arizona, Kari Lake’s Next Move Splits Factions of G.O.P.


By Jazmine Ulloa, Alexandra Berzon, Jack Healy and Jim Rutenberg from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3ECCSSK

Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons.

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Climate change: Brazil's Lula to return to world stage at COP27

The Brazilian president-elect is expected to say his country is a global player on climate again.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Zero-Covid curbs spark unrest in Guangzhou, China

Protesters overturn a police car and tear down Covid control barriers.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist ends hunger strike - letter

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison he has broken a seven-month hunger strike.

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Mondrian painting sells for record $51m at auction

A 1930s painting by the Dutch artist has sold for $51m (£43m) in New York - a record for his work.

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China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain

Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy.

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water.

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Kherson: President Zelensky visits liberated city

The regional capital was liberated on Friday after being taken by Russia in March.

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Sunday, November 13, 2022

EK Janaki Ammal: The 'nomad' flower scientist India forgot

EK Janaki Ammal studied a wide range of flowering plants in a career spanning almost 60 years.

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Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump.

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US midterms: Republicans blame Trump and McConnell for poor showing

Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell get heat from colleagues after the Democrats keep control of the Senate.

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Ukraine war: Kherson curfew and river ban in security crackdown

Ukraine moves quickly to maintain order in Kherson, facing Russian troops across the Dnipro river.

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.

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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'

Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia.

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Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached.

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Ukraine war: Soldiers receive rapturous welcome in liberated Kherson

Footage from social media shows a Ukrainian soldier shouting "Greetings from Kherson".

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Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia

The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks.

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Why Do Women Sprout Chin Hairs as They Age?


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

Friday, November 11, 2022

Putin can’t escape fallout from Russian retreat in Ukraine

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the mood in Russia following its army's withdrawal from Kherson.

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Crypto firm FTX collapses into bankruptcy

Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm.

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Norwegian Princess Engaged to a Shaman Gives Up Her Royal Duties


By Emma Bubola and Henrik Pryser Libell from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3tnBbSY

Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage

Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron's top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs.

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Sean Patrick Maloney on His Loss, the Media and A.O.C.


By Nicholas Fandos from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3tox6xy

Itaewon crush: Officer under investigation found dead at home

An officer accused of covering up Seoul's police failings was found in his home, in a suspected suicide.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Salto de Castro: Spanish village on sale for €260,000

With 44 homes, a hotel and a church, an uninhabited town on the Portuguese border is on the market.

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Ebola outbreak in Uganda: Mubende, a district under lockdown

The BBC got rare access to Mubende, one of the two districts at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.

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Hurricane Nicole: Rare November tropical storm hits land in Florida

Evacuation orders in place as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall before weakening to a tropical storm.

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Sriwijaya Air crash which killed 62 people blamed on throttle and pilot error

The slow reaction of pilots to a throttle failure contributed to the 2021 crash that killed 62 people.

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Paul Allen: Record-breaking $1.5bn art sale for late Microsoft co-founder's collection

Art belonging to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is sold at the largest auction in history.

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Bao Tong: Champion of Chinese political reform dies at 90

A reformist turned dissident, Bao Tong was jailed for sympathising with the Tiananmen protesters.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family demand proof of life

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have not heard from him since Sunday, when he started refusing water.

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

Meta Lays Off More Than 11,000 Employees


By Sheera Frenkel and Adam Satariano from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3ti1iuc

US midterms: Misleading election claims fact-checked

Several false and unsubstantiated rumours have circulated online during the US midterm elections.

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Ex-South African President FW de Klerk's Nobel Peace Prize medal stolen

FW de Klerk won the prize alongside Nelson Mandela for their efforts to end the apartheid system.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king appeals in row with former lover

Juan Carlos's lawyers say he should be granted legal immunity, as his former mistress seeks damages.

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Mexico prosecutors accused of covering up woman's murder

An investigation is under way into how a 27-year-old woman died after conflicting post-mortems.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3hp4phs

A MAGA America Would Be Ugly


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

COP27: Is climate change going to make diseases more likely in future?

Scientists say climate change is making over half of all infectious diseases worse, watch to see why.

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COP27: Barbados PM Mia Mottley's plea to rich nations

Prime Minister Mia Mottley calls for more funding to help poorer nations fight climate change.

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E8Tdys

Meta Is Said to Plan Significant Job Cuts This Week


By Sheera Frenkel from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3WFEJgw

Sunday, November 6, 2022

Aaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter blames "addiction and mental illness" for the death of his sibling.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zO9mqg

US midterms: How BBC's voter profiles were shown hate and disinformation online

The BBC's Marianna Spring investigates what voters are being recommended online at a turbulent time for US politics

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NDHP0o

Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.

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

Ukraine war: Kyiv Mayor Klitschko warns of evacuations if power lost

Millions of Ukrainians have intermittently lost electricity and water after Russian air strikes.

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Powerball: Lotto rises to $1.9bn world record prize with no jackpot winner

The odds of winning Monday's jackpot are one in 292.2 million, with no winner in more than three months.

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Climate change: Expert says just saying no to fossil fuel doesn't work

Prof Myles Allen uses a lump of coal to explain how burning fossil fuels results in global warming.

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Tanzanian plane crash-lands into Lake Victoria off Bukoba

The plane was carrying 43 people, 26 of whom have been rescued and sent to hospital, a local official told the BBC.

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Saturday, November 5, 2022

Afghan female student injured in suicide attack passes university entrance exams

Fatemeh Amiri lost an eye and suffered severe injuries when a bomber struck a tuition centre in Kabul.

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Kyrie Irving: Nike suspend sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets player

Nike suspends its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material.

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Could this be the world's smallest pony?

Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos.

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South Korea miners survive nine days underground on coffee

South Korea's president said the rescue of the two from a collapsed mine was "truly miraculous".

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

DR Congo conflict: Why Kenyan troops are joining the battle

One thousand troops from Kenya join the battle against M23 in Congo as tensions continue to increase.

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

Friday, November 4, 2022

Imran Khan speaks publicly for first time since surviving shooting

In his first comments since the attack, Pakistan's former PM says two shooters tried to kill him.

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Tom Barrack: Jury acquits top Trump aide of acting as foreign agent

Tom Barrack was accused of being the "eyes, ears and the voice" of the United Arab Emirates.

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Peru: Tourists detained on river boat in oil protests

Around 70 tourists, including some from the UK, were on a boat stopped by an indigenous group.

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Tigray: Rare view inside a hidden war

There has been a communications blackout in Ethiopa's Tigray region since the start of the conflict.

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Iran security forces and state media cover up protester's death - source

They falsely claim the man was killed by rioters, in the latest such cover-up, BBC Persian finds.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3T55s3c

World Cup 2022: Fifa tells all competing nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar

Fifa writes to all 32 teams competing at the controversial World Cup in Qatar to tell them the time has come to "focus on the football".

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ftrq2h

Imran Khan attack: How ex-Pakistan PM's comeback ended in shooting

Mr Khan's fall and his political comeback have roiled Pakistani politics - here's how we got here.

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

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Ethiopia civil war: Tigray truce a triumph PM Abiy Ahmed

Huge concessions have been made by Tigray leaders to end a two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia.

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

Itaewon crush: 'It could have been me'

Jessica says her dream two-week holiday with friends turned into a scary experience in South Korea.

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

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan carried to car after shooting

Pakistan's former prime minister was wounded in the leg during a march in Wazirabad.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Nz0iuY

Elon Musk Takes a Page Out of Mark Zuckerberg’s Social Media Playbook


By Kate Conger, Ryan Mac and Tiffany Hsu from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3h9vGnK

Hadis Najafi: Iran police clash with mourners of female protester

Thousands tried to reach the grave of Hadis Najafi, who became a symbol of anti-government protests.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3U3wIAe

Lena Horne first black actress to have Broadway theatre named in her honour

Civil rights campaigner Lena Horne battled racial segregation to win a major Hollywood film contract .

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3h6MX0W

Morbi bridge collapse: A death trap for Indian children

Over a third of the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse were children, some as young as two years old.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3U3F0Z8

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Day of the Dead: Celebrations return in full to Mexico after Covid restrictions

Annual celebrations of lives of the departed are held in full for the first time since 2019.

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

The 'superheroes' catching drug dealers in Peru

Peruvian police arrest four suspects in Lima, with officers masquerading as Marvel characters.

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

Migos rapper Takeoff killed by 'stray bullet', record label claims

The star, who was 28, died on Tuesday night after an altercation at a bowling alley in Houston.

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

Ecuador gang violence: Crackdown in two states after police killings

A state of emergency and curfew are introduced in two provinces after drug gangs target police.

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

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist escalates hunger strike

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family fear for his life after he starts consuming only water in prison in Egypt.

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

Republicans Continue to Spread Baseless Claims About Pelosi Attack


By Steven Lee Myers and Stuart A. Thompson from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3WwDXTc

Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3zu2heo

Italy's right-wing government to criminalise raves

An unlicensed rave is shut down in Modena and hours later a new law proposes jail for organisers.

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

Tokyo begins issuing same-sex couples partnership certificates

The move falls short of offering full marriage equality, but activists see it as a hopeful step.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DrT6w5