Antony Blinken: Settlements hinder Israeli-Palestinian peace

The US secretary of state says there is "a shrinking horizon of hope for the Palestinians".

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George Santos to step down from House committees

The 34-year-old Republican has faced calls to resign after admitting he fabricated parts of his CV.

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Vistara: Italian woman 'punched and spat' on India flight

The Italian woman, who was arrested on a complaint by crew, has denied the allegations against her.

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Initial Police Report on Tyre Nichols Arrest Is Contradicted by Videos

By Jessica Jaglois, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Mitch Smith from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3JoMtzr

Secretive Saudi executions leave families in the dark

Relatives of prisoners are given no advance warning of executions, and left with no bodies to bury.

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Alfredo Cospito: Hunger-striking Italian anarchist moved amid protests

Alfredo Cospito has been refusing food for more than 100 days in protest at harsh prison conditions.

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Super Bowl 57: Empire State Building trolls New York Giants and Jets

New Yorkers were not happy after the Empire State building lit up in the colours of fellow NFL side and fierce rivals the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Poland boosts defence spending over war in Ukraine

It is the latest European country to say it is increasing military spending as a result of the conflict.

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How to Become a Morning Exercise Person

By Emma Yasinski from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/3GKgary

In the Fight Over Gas Stoves, Meet the Industry’s Go-To Scientist

By Hiroko Tabuchi from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/40fJrDo

Andrea Riseborough: Oscar nomination to be reviewed by Academy

The Academy will review Andrea Riseborough's nomination amid discussions about her campaign.

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Avalanche kills two skiers in Japan's Nagano region

An extensive search took place on Sunday after two men were reported missing following an avalanche.

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Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists".

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Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Nichols' memory.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine

The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks.

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Nigeria extends deadline to exchange old cash

Long queues formed at some banks as Nigerians struggled to meet the original deadline of Tuesday.

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Iran 'foils drone attack' on military facility in Isfahan

The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor damage to the site.

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Can these rocks really generate electricity?

Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible?

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Petr Pavel: Ex-general beats populist rival in Czech election

Defeated former Prime Minister Andrej Babis conceded to newly elected Petr Pavel on Saturday afternoon.

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Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.

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7,600 Fake Nursing Diplomas Were Sold in Scheme, U.S. Says

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3JluHwU

At Least 7 Killed in Attack in Jewish Area of East Jerusalem

By Patrick Kingsley and Jonathan Rosen from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3XKtvHQ

Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people.

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Tyre Nichols bodycam footage: What we know about the arrest video

Lawyers for the 29-year-old's family say the bodycam footage shows Mr Nichols being severely beaten.

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Tiny radioactive capsule goes missing in Western Australia

The tiny object contains Caesium-137, which could cause serious illness.

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New Zealand: Airport flooded and homes swamped in Auckland

New Zealand's largest city is hit by torrential rain, causing widespread flooding.

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Lance Kerwin, ‘James at 15’ and ‘Salem’s Lot’ Star, Dies at 62

By Johnny Diaz from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3RcqXQ7

Drone footage shows extent of damage after Jenin raid

Nine Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli military raid in the occupied West bank, Palestinian officials say.

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US investigating Southwest Airlines over holiday travel chaos

Officials investigate whether it knowingly scheduled more flights than it could handle last month.

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New Evidence Revealed in Dramatic Start to Murdaugh Murder Trial

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3XHjaMH

Colombian drug lord Otoniel pleads guilty in US court

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, also known as Otoniel, led Colombia's Gulf cartel before his arrest in 2021.

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How Biden Reluctantly Agreed to Send Tanks to Ukraine

By David E. Sanger, Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Di7JCX

Lucky escape after bus plunges into Turkey lake

CCTV shows the driver lose control of the steering wheel in an accident that left no-one seriously hurt.

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Millions brace for bad weather day after destructive tornado

Forecasters predict heavy snow in many areas, with a tornado watch in effect in the South.

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Why Germany delayed sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's indecision has earned him criticism both nationally and internationally.

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Peru protests: President calls for 'truce' after clashes

Dina Boluarte says radical groups are behind the ongoing demonstrations calling for her to resign.

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The Food Expiration Dates You Should Actually Follow

By J. Kenji López-Alt from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3wulRWc

Rwanda-DR Congo tension: Shooting of plane an ‘act of war’

In a sign of growing tensions, Rwanda says it took "defensive action" against a plane in its airspace.

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Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output.

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JNU: India students angry after screening of BBC Modi documentary blocked

Students say power was cut to prevent them showing the film which has riled India's government.

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Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'

Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit.

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Oscars 2023: Everything Everywhere All At Once leads nominations

Michelle Yeoh's Everything Everywhere All At Once is the frontrunner in the Hollywood awards.

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Beirut blast investigator charges key figures after long suspension

Judge Tarek Bitar unexpectedly restarts his probe after a 13-month suspension amid legal challenges.

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Early Abortion Looks Nothing Like What You’ve Been Told

By Erika Bliss, Joan Fleischman and Michele Gomez from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3XECdav

Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale

The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.

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Afghanistan: Freezing weather kills at least 124 people

Relief operations are hampered by the Taliban's ban on Afghan women helping with aid efforts.

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Oscar nominations 2023: Top Gun leads sequels surge

These films and actors could feature in Tuesday's nominations - where a few records could be broken.

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Afghan professor: 'If they kill me, I won't stay silent'

Men must stand up and defend the rights of Afghan women and girls, a professor at a Kabul university says.

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Lavrov visit to South Africa: Pandor defends joint Russia-China military exercise

South Africa has the right to conduct such exercises with its "friends", the foreign minister says.

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Monterey Park shooting: Armed police enter white van

The suspect was found dead inside the van, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say.

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A Coder Wrested a Pistol From the Gunman’s Hands, Preventing Greater Tragedy

By Victoria Kim from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3H2kVwO

Police surround white van after Monterey Park shooting

Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were shot dead in Monterey Park.

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Ukraine war: Resilient civilians return to liberated town of Lyman

Ukrainian civilians are returning to Lyman, close to the front line, despite the threat of strikes.

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Police: Early info suggests California suspect is Asian male

Authorities give an update after 10 people were shot dead in the city of Monterey Park, California.

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Jacinda Ardern abuse 'abhorrent', says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins

Chris Hipkins vows to protect his family from the treatment his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, received.

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Gwen Knapp, Sportswriter Who Looked at the Big Picture, Dies at 61

By Kevin Draper from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3iWAaj4

First woman pastor in Holy Land ordained

Palestinian Sally Azar became the region's first female church leader at an event in Jerusalem.

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River Drina: 'Embarrassment' of beauty spot's carpet of plastic waste

Drone footage reveals swathes of rubbish along the River Drina in Visegrad and, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Turkey condemns 'vile' Sweden Quran-burning protest

Turkey earlier called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister Pal Jonson over the planned protest.

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Buzz Aldrin marries for the fourth time, aged 93

The former US astronaut, who was the second man on the moon, married his partner in Los Angeles.

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Should China worry about its shrinking population?

Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing.

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Ukraine war: The 'constant risk' for ministers travelling by helicopter

The death of senior officials in a crash near Kyiv is a reminder of the dangers of helicopter travel.

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Syria camps: Canada to repatriate 23 citizens

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is among the people who will return to Canada from Syria.

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Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed

Last week's mass kidnapping in an area hit by a militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented.

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Sierra Leone passes landmark law on women's rights

Women will now have to make up at least 30% of public and private sector jobs.

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Judge Orders Trump and Lawyer to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Bogus Suit

By Michael S. Schmidt and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3wfOJ4c

Why anti-abortion activists still march on Washington

The 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision gave rise to one of the largest anti-abortion marches in the world.

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Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs

Six per cent of Alphabet's workforce will be lost worldwide, and US staff will be affected immediately.

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Flames engulf slum village in South Korea

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the slum in South Korea's capital, Seoul.

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Tanzanian killed in Ukraine: We told him not to go

Nemes Tarimo, who was in prison in Russia, joined the Wagner Group to get a pardon, his family says.

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The Mediterranean Diet Really Is That Good for You. Here’s Why.

By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/3iiyJek

24 Indicted in $5 Million Construction Kickback and Bribery Scheme

By Maria Cramer, Hurubie Meko and William K. Rashbaum from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3ZYjzfs

Stained pillow seized at US murder suspect's home

The police are yet to find a murder weapon or a motive for the murders of four university students.

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Gallery owner who hosed homeless woman in San Francisco arrested

Collier Gwin is charged with battery after being filmed spraying a woman with a hose in San Francisco.

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Germany says it is no longer reliant on Russian energy

New sources of energy mean Germany is no longer dependent on Russia, Germany's finance minister said.

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Ukriane: Scene of devastation after Brovary helicopter crash

Three children and Ukraine's interior minister were among those killed when a helicopter crashed near Kyiv.

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Ruslan Obiang Nsue: Equatorial Guinea president's son arrested over plane's sale

The son of Equatorial Guinea's president orders his half-brother's arrest over the sale of a jet.

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Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows

Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn as tech firms scale back from Covid growth.

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After Lecturer Sues, Hamline University Walks Back Its ‘Islamophobic’ Comments

By Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3XDdCCv

Snooker match-fixing investigation - 10 Chinese players charged by WPBSA

Ten Chinese players face match-fixing charges as snooker's governing body investigates the sport's biggest corruption scandal.

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Polar bear kills woman and boy in Alaska village

The bear entered a remote community and began chasing after residents before being shot dead, police said.

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WATCH: Kyiv helicopter crash blaze filmed through flat window

Some residents in Brovary filmed the devastating fire through their flat window.

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Ukraine War: Zelensky adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks

Oleksiy Arestovych initially said air defences caused a Russian missile to hit an apartment block.

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Andrey Medvedev: How Russian mercenary made an icy escape to Norway

Andrey Medvedev's escape makes him the first Wagner Group mercenary to defect to the West.

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Zelenska: Not all leaders using influence for good

The Ukrainian delegation hopes to build support for the country at the Davos meeting.

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Republican Ex-Candidate Arrested in Shootings Targeting New Mexico Democrats

By Remy Tumin and Mike Ives from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3WfE9on

Martin Luther King's son defends new statue amid criticism

It depicts the hug Dr King shared with Coretta Scott King after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

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Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba's funeral takes place

Edwin's Chiloba's killing drew widespread condemnation but police have not yet given a motive.

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Nepal air crash: Who were the victims?

A keen Australian cyclist, a Korean soldier and his son and a local singer were among those on board.

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Siamak Namazi: American jailed in Iran begins hunger strike

Siamak Namazi tells President Biden he is protesting against the failure of the US to bring him home.

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In Boston, ‘The Embrace’ Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

By Kalia Richardson from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3WfNP27

Nepal plane crash: 'Smell of smoke still hangs in the air here'

The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan visits the site of the Sunday's plane crash in Pokhara, Nepal.

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Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike.

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Nepal mourns victims of worst air disaster in decades

At least 68 people died when a Yeti airlines flight crashed on its approach to the tourist town Pokhara.

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The man who first discovered plastic in the ocean

In 1971 Edward Carpenter discovered plastic floating about in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea sign Ukraine forward from Shakhtar Donetsk

Chelsea complete the signing of Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on an eight-and-a-half year deal.

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Santos, as ‘Anthony Devolder,’ Pushed Transgender Voters to G.O.P. in 2019

By Michael Gold from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3XflRVJ

Video appears to show Nepal plane moments before crash

The plane can be seen making a sudden sharp turn on its side as it descends.

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Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied

Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history

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‘We Just Couldn’t Keep Up With the Volume’

By Niraj Chokshi from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3w4kH3u

Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed

The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as "barbaric".

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Brazil riots: Brasília's ex-security chief arrested on return to city

Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil's congress on 8 January.

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Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza

By Stanley Reed from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3w58nzI

Peru protests: President Boluarte 'will not resign' despite weeks of violence

Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill.

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California’s devastating storm in maps and charts

The state is being battered by storms with more destruction expected in the coming days.

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Lisa Marie Presley: How she turned personal tragedy into hope

The late singer and daughter of Elvis Presley wrote and sang about her grief and struggles.

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Lisa Marie Presley on Elvis, Michael Jackson and Her Music

By The New York Times from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3w27gkq

Can You Find Eggs Here or There? Can You Find Them Anywhere?

By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3IJSsyo

Elvis's only daughter Lisa Marie Presley has died aged 54

Lisa Marie Presley was rushed to hospital on Thursday after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.

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Putin ally says expat war critics should lose homes

Parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin says Russian critics abroad should have property confiscated.

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Disney Braces for a Fight Over Its Board

By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch and Ephrat Livni from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3GKNVcC

‘Train Ride From Hell’: 17-Hour Amtrak Trip Becomes 37-Hour Ordeal

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3ivrcsI

France's Brigitte Macron backs uniforms for schools

The former schoolteacher says she supports wearing a "simple and not drab" outfit.

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Ukraine war: Soledar devastation revealed in satellite images

Ruined buildings and cratered landscape in and around Soledar can be seen in new satellite images.

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Climate change: UAE names oil chief to lead COP28 talks

The CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has been chosen as president-designate of key climate meeting.

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Riverdance's Michael Flatley has 'aggressive cancer'

The US dancer and choreographer has had surgery and is in the care of "an excellent team of doctors".

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Unexploded grenade removed from Ukrainian soldier's chest

Two soldiers oversaw the operation to ensure the unexploded device was removed safely.

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Who is Andrew Tate? The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer

The 36-year-old former kickboxer once said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault.

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Angry guest smashes car into Shanghai hotel, drives around lobby

The incident happened after an argument with hotel staff over the loss of a laptop.

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Soledar: Ukraine battle hints at rift in pro-Russian forces

Russia's defence ministry and the mercenary Wagner Group give competing versions of events in Soledar.

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Police remove protesters from German coal mine village

Police in Germany have clashed with protesters attempting to stop expansion of coal mine.

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Lützerath eviction: German police drag climate protesters from coal village

German police in riot gear drag climate activists away from the abandoned village of Lützerath.

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Cardinal Pell's death brings few tears in Australia

George Pell was reviled by many for his alleged role in child sexual abuse scandals.

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Blake Hounshell, ‘On Politics’ Editor at The Times, Dies at 44

By Sam Roberts from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3vVlBPr

A royal fanfare for Tom Hanks... as Prince Harry arrives for Late Show

Prince Harry's limelight was temporarily taken away, when Tom Hanks received a royal fanfare.

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Gare du Nord: Six people injured in knife attack

The attacker is shot by off-duty police officers after injuring six people at Gare du Nord station.

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Climate change: Europe and polar regions bear brunt of warming in 2022

Last year was the world's fifth warmest year with Europe enduring its hottest summer on record

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Brazil: The code word used to invite protesters to a riot

How thousands were mobilised by code words on social sites to attend the storming of Brazil's Congress

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11 Takeaways From Prince Harry’s Memoir, ‘Spare’

By The New York Times Books Staff from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/3X56gb5

Meek Mill apologises for filming a video in Ghana's presidential palace

The US rapper had provoked criticism after shooting scenes in the country's presidential palace.

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Prince Harry book: 'I want to hear his story in his words'

Members of the public explain why they are keen to read Spare, as it goes on sale in London.

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Brazil Congress: Thousands turn out for pro-democracy rallies

People took to the streets in response to the storming of government buildings by protesters.

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What do the Bolsonaro protesters in Brazil want?

While much has been said about Bolsonaro's loss, this is more about the man he lost to - Lula.

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Biden visits US-Mexico border in trip to Texas

Joe Biden walks along the southern US border to see one of the biggest problems of his presidency.

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Noma, Rated the World’s Best Restaurant, Is Closing Its Doors

By Julia Moskin from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3IA7Ugv

How Trump's allies stoked Brazil Congress attack

It is no mere coincidence that scenes in Brasilia resemble events at the US Capitol on 6 January 2021

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Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil government buildings - Key moments

Thousands of protesters ransacked the Congress, presidential palace, and Supreme Court in Brasilia.

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Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote

Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy.

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A Lecturer Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job.

By Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Cx147Q

Iranian man held in Germany over suspected chemical attack

Police raided the man's residence where they say they found toxic chemicals.

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Black Star Line: 50,000 descend on Ghana for diaspora festival

The Black Star Line Festival concluded on Saturday with a festival featuring international stars.

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Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy" with the idea.

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Protests against regime in Iran's Zahedan

Crowds take to the streets and chant "death to Khamenei", the country's supreme leader.

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South Sudan: Journalists held over film of president appearing to wet himself

Six journalists have been detained over footage of the South Sudan president appearing to wet himself.

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Wikipedia owner denies Saudi infiltration claim

Two human rights groups accused Riyadh of using agents to "promote positive content" on the site.

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Filippo Bernardini: Italian admits stealing unpublished books

Margaret Atwood, Sally Rooney and Ethan Hawke were all targets of phishing scams.

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Iran hangs two more protesters

Family members said they did not get to meet with the men before their execution.

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The Swiss ski resort with no snow

At the Torgon ski resort in the Valais Alps it's hikers rather than skiers on the slopes.

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Deer rescued from frozen river in Wisconsin

Firefighters were called to help the animal, which had fallen into the water in Bellevue.

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Spain tobacco firms to pay to clean up cigarette butts

Cigarette manufacturers will also have to educate smokers not to throw away butts in public.

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has begun erupting again.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava into the air, flooding much of the crater at its summit.

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Gianluca Vialli: Former Chelsea, Juventus and Italy striker dies aged 58

Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli has died at the age 58.

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Brussels bombings trial held up by suspects' boycott

Repeated interruptions cast doubt on the trial of 10 men accused of the 2016 attacks.

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12 Workouts to Try in 2023

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Ales Bialiatski: Nobel Prize-winning activist stands trial in Belarus

Ales Bialiatski been held without trial since he was arrested during anti-government protests in 2021.

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Pope Francis gives Benedict final blessing

The Pope places his hand on the coffin of his predecessor, the late Pope Benedict XVI, and bows his head.

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Utah shooting: Eight family members found shot dead in home

Police were conducting a welfare check when they found the bodies.

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Vietnamese boy trapped in pillar confirmed dead

Hundreds of army officers and engineering experts worked to try and rescue the boy from the shaft.

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Britain Prepares for Another Installment in the Royal Family Drama

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The Key to Success in College Is So Simple, It’s Almost Never Mentioned

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Novak Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells & Miami Open as US extends vaccine requirements

Novak Djokovic is set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open as the US extends its requirement for international visitors to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Papua New Guinea: 92 unclaimed bodies buried in mass grave

The bodies were found decaying in an outdoor shed and almost half were children.

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China-Taiwan: Concern at repair of Taiwanese military device in China

Taiwan's missile developer said it did not believe there had been any leak of information.

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Gregg Berhalter: US head coach under investigation after admitting he kicked wife

US head coach Gregg Berhalter is under investigation by US Soccer after admitting to kicking his wife when they were teenagers.

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Damar Hamlin: Why do some young athletes suffer cardiac arrest?

American football star Damar Hamlin is the latest athlete to encounter heart problems.

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Trying to Trademark ‘Rigged Election,’ and Other Revelations From the Jan. 6 Transcripts

By Luke Broadwater, Maggie Haberman, Alan Feuer and Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3X4hrAe

Black Eyed Peas in Polish row over rainbow armbands

A minister brands the band's "LGBT promotion" on Poland's New Year's Eve TV special a disgrace.

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Wes Bentley Was at Rock Bottom. Now He Is on ‘Yellowstone.’

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Burkina Faso violence: Bodies of 28 people found in Nouna

The government says the victims were shot dead and it is investigating the motive behind the attack.

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Delhi hit-and-run case: Young woman's horrific death shocks India

Reports say the woman was dragged for miles after her scooter collided with a car.

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Uganda arrest over deadly New Year Freedom City mall crush

Ten people, most of them children, died during a concert in the capital, Kampala.

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A New England Town Invaded by Coyotes Calls in the Sharpshooters

By Jenna Russell from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Ii9PGd

Russia’s War Could Make It India’s World

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Rescuers race to free Vietnamese boy trapped in shaft

The 10-year-old was searching for scrap metal at a building site when he became trapped two days ago.

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Croatia begins new euro and Schengen zone era

The country committed to joining the eurozone when it became the EU's newest member in 2013.

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Pelé: Fireworks greet coffin as Brazil prepares to bid legend farewell

Brazilian football legend Pelé's body has been taken to the stadium of his former club Santos.

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Viking Orion: Cruise passengers stranded after fungus halts ship

The Viking Orion has been denied entry to Australia as a fungus is found growing on its hull.

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Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce

Thirty years since their break-up, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have a harmonious relationship.

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Ukraine war: New year in Putin’s Russia - nothing is normal

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the Kremlin's alternative reality as 2023 begins.

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Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer dies aged 74

She was a member of the Pointer Sisters, the 70s band whose hits included Jump (For My Love) and Fire.

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