Why 23 Dead Whales Have Washed Up on the East Coast Since December

By Tracey Tully and Winston Choi-Schagrin from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3EJyalE

Netanyahu Is Shattering Israeli Society

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3ZeyZeQ

Professional cyclist Antonio Tiberi fined for shooting San Marino minister's cat

Antonio Tiberi said he was trying out an air rifle when he aimed at his neighbour's pet and fired.

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US Marshals Service target of 'major' cyber-attack

The security breach at the federal law enforcement agency was categorised as a "major incident".

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Amritpal Singh: The self-styled preacher raising fears in India's Punjab

Amritpal Singh rose to national attention after his supporters stormed a police station last week.

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Andrew Tate not a Dubai flight risk, lawyer says

The controversial influencer could travel overseas, his lawyer says - but not to evade authorities.

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Turkey earthquake: Erdogan seeks forgiveness over quake rescue delays

The Turkish leader told survivors in one area that tremors and bad weather were to blame.

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Why Fox News Lied to the Viewers It ‘Respects’

By David French from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3EFQah5

Fishrot: The corruption scandal entwining Namibia and Iceland

Lucrative fishing contracts are at the centre of a corruption trial encompassing both countries.

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Nigeria election 2023: More results arriving

The first of Nigeria's 36 states announces results, with more expected on Monday morning.

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British and EU leaders to meet over NI Brexit deal

The deputy prime minister earlier said the UK was close to securing a deal with the European Union.

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The Remains of a Son Missing for Nearly 50 Years Are Identified

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

‘Saturday Night Live’ Mocks Trump’s Trip to Ohio

By Dave Itzkoff from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3SAymJN

Olivia Newton-John: Australia celebrates 'force of nature' performer

Sir Elton John is among the celebrities who paid tribute to the late actress at a special event.

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California storm brings flooding and leaves thousands without power

Mass power outages, flooding and the closures of motorways and beaches are reported in California.

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Italy shipwreck: Dozens of migrants killed in Calabria shipwreck

A boat reportedly carrying 100 people broke apart while trying to land at a seaside resort.

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Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal 'inching towards conclusion'

Irish PM Leo Varadkar says an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached in days.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Has a Dream

By Jamelle Bouie from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3xSYkif

Rare snow carpets swathes of storm-hit California

Snow has fallen in Phelan and Lake Hughes, north of Los Angeles, as the state faces blizzard warnings.

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Mardi Gras: Australia's PM Anthony Albanese first to join march

Anthony Albanese's presence at Mardi Gras has been welcomed by many but he has also faced criticism.

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Some People on Ozempic Lose the Desire to Drink. Scientists Are Asking Why.

By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/3Sw8Ntt

Peru recalls ambassador over Mexico's 'unacceptable' support for Pedro Castillo

Mexico's president described Dina Boluarte's government as "unconstitutional", sparking fury in Peru.

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NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal

A No 10 source describes negotiations as "positive" and talks are set to continue over the weekend.

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TikTok under investigation by Canadian privacy authorities

The investigation into the video-sharing platform will have a particular focus on younger users.

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BBC reporter in Ukraine recalls first air siren this time last year

Clive Myrie looks back at the early morning wake up call instructing him to head to the underground shelter.

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'I am proud of you' - Zelensky tells troops on invasion anniversary

Ukraine's president paid tribute and handed out medals to emotional families in Kyiv.

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‘Woodstock’ for Christians: Revival Draws Thousands to Kentucky Town

By Ruth Graham and Jesse Barber from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3XT4E3X

Alaska lawmaker censured for asking if fatal child abuse saved taxpayer money

State Rep. David Eastman is censured after making the remarks in the Alaska state legislature.

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Have You Clocked These Boots?

By Max Berlinger from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3IO98nW

Thomas Sankara's widow boycotts reburial of African revolutionary

His close family says he should not have been reburied at the spot where he was killed 35 years ago.

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European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices

The organisation, which has around 32,000 employees, says the measure is to increase cybersecurity.

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Winter storm updates: Power outages and travel disruption continues across US

More than 800,000 are without power across several US states as a wild winter storm continues.

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20 Wines Under $20: Finding Bargains Amid Inflation

By Eric Asimov from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3Kw7x7w

Swedish police chief Mats Lofving found dead after inquiry

Mats Lofving's death came after an inquiry found a conflict of interest involving a relationship with a top official.

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Oscars 2023: Crisis team in place for ceremony, after the Will Smith slap

The unit has "run many scenarios" in the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year's show.

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Winter storm causes disruption across US states

Hundreds of flights are cancelled as blizzard conditions hit the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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In Vermont, a School and Artist Fight Over Murals of Slavery

By Jenna Russell from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Z49xYS

Mystery sphere found on beach perplexes Japan

Authorities say the object is not a threat, but it remains the subject of much speculation.

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Teacher stabbed to death by pupil in France: reports

A teacher has been fatally stabbed in a school in south-west France, local media reports.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dismiss South Park lawsuit rumour

A spokesperson for the royal couple reportedly said claims of a lawsuit are "totally baseless" and "boring".

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How Ukraine's children are coping, one year on

As the first anniversary of Russia's invasion nears, Newsround reporter Ricky Boleto spent a week in Ukraine to talk to children about the impact the conflict is having on them.

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Alligator kills 85-year-old woman in Florida

The woman was walking her dog when the alligator lunged at her and dragged her under water.

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Millions Across U.S. Brace for Coast-to-Coast Winter Storm

By Derrick Bryson Taylor and Judson Jones from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3XLDbRr

Putin promotes Russian escalation in annual speech

The president says he is taking Russia out of the last nuclear arms control treaty with America.

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SoftGrid: The Indian tech firm forcing staff to go home on time

Employees at SoftGrid Computers get a notification to log off, 10 minutes before their shift ends.

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Spain officials quit over trains that were made too wide for tunnels

The botched order was for commuter trains due to operate in two mountainous northern regions.

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South Korea court recognises same-sex couple rights for first time

A court rules in favour of a couple who were denied health insurance, saying that was discrimination.

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Japan aims to raise age of consent from 13 to 16 in sex crime overhaul

The current age of consent is the third lowest worldwide and has remained unchanged since 1907.

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Bhiwani: India anger over charred bodies linked to cow vigilantes

The discovery of two bodies in a burnt-out car has led to a spate of allegations and one arrest.

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A High-Maintenance Relationship for 637 Years, but Milan’s Duomo Is Still Adored

By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3XN9Shv

Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party

Robert Mugabe Junior has not yet commented on the allegations he damaged property worth $12,000.

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Biden Visits Kyiv, Ukraine’s Embattled Capital, as Air-Raid Siren Sounds

By Marc Santora, Peter Baker and Michael D. Shear from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3KmiJDD

Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards.

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Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end.

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Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification

The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year.

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Who’s Afraid of Black History?

By Henry Louis Gates Jr. from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3Egh9iL

Turkey earthquake: Red balloons placed on rubble to honour child victims

A group of volunteers tie tributes to metal wires sticking out of destroyed buildings in Hatay.

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China may give Russia weapons for Ukraine war, Anthony Blinken warns

The US secretary of state said Beijing was considering "lethal support" for Russia in Ukraine.

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North Korean TV airs missile launch footage

State TV aired footage of the Hwasong-15, which landed off Japan's Hokkaido island.

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What Dentists Wish You Knew

By Jancee Dunn from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/3k96fol

A dozen South African cheetahs arrive in India

Twelve cheetahs from South Africa have been flown to India on Saturday.

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I Love You, but I Don’t Want to Sleep With You

By Ronda Kaysen from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/40L0z4r

Stream These 8 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in February

By Jason Bailey from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3IBHM4B

Manchester United takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos confirm bid

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his petrochemicals firm Ineos confirm their bid for Manchester United.

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Rick Scott Drops Social Security From Plan as G.O.P. Retreats From Entitlement Cuts

By Carl Hulse from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3IyWWHC

N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation

Pyongyang fires a missile into the sea a day after warning the US and Seoul against military drills.

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Baftas: Journalist Christo Grozev banned over security risks

Christo Grozev helped to expose an alleged poisoning plot against Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

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Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia - what is it?

It's not the same as dementia, but it can affect a person's personality, language and behaviour.

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Michigan derailment: No hazardous material spilled in second rail crash

A train carrying chemicals derailed in Michigan, two weeks after the Ohio crash, but nothing leaked.

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Iran protesters march in several cities in mourning for executed men

Videos showed anti-government rallies in several cities - the most widespread unrest in weeks.

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EDF: French energy giant posts worst-ever results

The €17.9bn (£16bn) loss is being blamed on capped prices as well as repairs to power stations.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Thousands yet to be contacted after New Zealand storm

New Zealand's PM says Cyclone Gabrielle was biggest disaster this century as death toll likely to rise.

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Germany: Flights cancelled as strikes wipe out air travel

More than 2,300 flights, affecting 300,000 passengers, have been cancelled across Germany.

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Turkey earthquake: The warnings at the luxury apartments that turned to dust

Concerns were raised at the flats in Gaziantep, where 136 people died last week - the BBC has found.

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Raquel Welch: A life in pictures

The US actress and model appeared in more than 30 movies and 50 television shows.

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A Conversation With Bing’s Chatbot Left Me Deeply Unsettled

By Kevin Roose from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3YT8fjo

Florida plant nursery engulfed in huge fire

A local fire official says at least two acres (8,000 sq metres) of pallets holding plastic plant pots were ablaze.

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Russian balloons over Kyiv in new wave of attacks

Dozens of missiles are fired at Ukraine as six balloons are spotted in the skies over the capital.

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Olaplex products cause hair loss, lawsuit claims

Twenty-eight women are suing the haircare company, saying its products ruined their hair.

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Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes

One of the three old banknotes will be reintroduced following angry protests around the country.

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Syria earthquake: Aleppo hospitals overwhelmed by victims

There is not enough room for new casualties, nor can homeless patients be discharged, the BBC finds.

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Italy ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi acquitted in 'bunga-bunga' party case

The billionaire is acquitted of bribing witnesses to lie about his notorious "bunga-bunga" parties.

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Stephen Colbert is Underwhelmed by Nikki Haley’s Big Announcement

By Trish Bendix from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3xkXQ4h

Libya shipwreck: At least 73 migrants presumed dead

Only seven people are known to have survived after a boat sank on its way to Europe.

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Captain of Thai Soccer Team Who Survived Cave Rescue Dies in England

By Isabella Kwai and Muktita Suhartono from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3XyBHd6

Chagos Islands: UK should pay reparations, says Human Rights Watch

A rights group criticises the UK after people were evicted from the British territory in the 1960s.

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Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko jailed for highlighting Mariupol killings

Maria Ponomarenko faces six years for detailing Russia's deadly attack on a theatre in Ukraine.

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Michigan State University attacker lied about gun in room, dad says

The troubled suspect was banned from carrying a weapon, but used to fire a gun in their backyard, his father says.

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Nikki Haley Is Running for President, the First G.O.P. Rival to Take On Trump

By Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Yu4Fwl

South Africa: Tour bus crash kills 20 in Limpopo province

The tour bus collided with an armoured vehicle on a bridge and then fall into the river below.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Pictures show huge devastation across New Zealand

Cyclone Gabrielle leaves behind widespread flooding and devastating landslides in the North Island.

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Drone footage shows Turkey earthquake destruction - before and after

Drone footage shows the immense scale of the damage in Hatay, in the south of the country.

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Michigan State University: People flee as police run towards building

At least three people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University.

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BBC India offices searched by income tax officials

The searches come weeks after a documentary in the UK looked at PM Modi's role in the 2002 riots.

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Across Paris, an Invader Unleashes His Art

By Catherine Porter from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3jWOVmw

Rihanna’s Big Red Super Bowl Reveal

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3jU2ymk

Turkey earthquake: Young girl rescued after 178 hours under rubble

Video shows Miray being rescued from under a Turkish building a week after a huge earthquake.

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Turkey: Huge cracks appear on highway after earthquake

Damage and destruction follows in the wake of last week's earthquake, which has left more than 33,000 dead.

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More than 4,800 victims of sexual abuse uncovered in Portugal's Catholic Church

An independent commission today paid tribute to the victims who have come forward.

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At the Super Bowl, Rihanna Returns to Music, Briefly

By Jon Caramanica from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3lsNVH4

Israel judicial reform plans draw mass protests outside parliament

Critics say the government will have too much power, as a constitutional crisis divides the country.

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China says US sent balloons into airspace more than 10 times

Beijing accuses Washington of illegally entering its airspace on multiple occasions in the past year.

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The 36 Questions That Lead to Love

By Daniel Jones from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3nUrze1

Turkey quake rescue effort saves man's life after five days under rubble

Extraordinary footage shows Dr Malcolm Russell find the man, after 20 hours of digging.

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DR Congo soldiers get death sentence for cowardice against M23 rebels

The seven men caused the death of two civilians as they fled M23 rebels in North Kivu, a court rules.

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Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations.

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2023 Super Bowl Prediction: Our Pick Against the Spread

By David Hill from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/40Shrq6

Turkey earthquake rescue efforts disrupted by security concerns

German and Austrian rescuers paused their operations in Turkey after reports of shots being fired.

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Premium Pizzas Are Filling the Freezer Aisles. How Do They Taste?

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

My Roommate Won’t Pay Rent and Won’t Leave. What Can I Do?

By Ronda Kaysen from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/3M2wiFz

Alex Murdaugh: The US murder trial obsessing true crime tourists

A wealthy lawyer from a prominent South Carolina family is accused of killing his wife and son.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand braces for storm after record floods

Residents are on edge as parts of the North Island prepare for more severe weather.

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Sergei Furgal: Former Russian regional governor jailed in murder cases

Sergei Furgal - who beat the Kremlin's preferred candidate in his region - is sentenced to 22 years.

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Ethiopia Orthodox Church split: Social media restricted

A fallout between the Orthodox Church and a splinter group of clerics is inflaming tensions.

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I.R.S. Tells Millions Who Received State Rebates: Don’t File Just Yet

By Tara Siegel Bernard from NYT Your Money https://nyti.ms/3YnmdKg

Eskom crisis: What does South Africa’s state of disaster mean?

Will the state of disaster help the government deal with the unprecedented power-cuts?

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Brazilian authorities carry out raids against illegal miners

Brazil's government has seized weapons, blocked roads and destroyed vehicles.

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Jerusalem: Two people killed in car ramming attack

Several people were also injured when the car mounted the pavement at a bus stop, medics say.

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Ukraine war: More blackouts after 'massive' Russian attack

A general says two Russian missiles went over Moldovan and Romanian airspace in Friday's barrage.

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Searching for Streaming Profit, Disney Cuts $5.5 Billion in Costs

By Brooks Barnes from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3YyS0ru

Tiny mouse named after actor Sir Patrick Stewart takes age record

The mouse, weighing about the same as three pennies, is named after Star Trek's Sir Patrick Stewart.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake rescues offer hope

Over 15,000 people are known to have died after Monday's earthquakes, with that number expected to rise.

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What Does ‘Lots of Luck in Your Senior Year’ Actually Mean? An Investigation.

By Katie Rogers from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/40KlVio

Turkey port blaze: Video shows aid plane gliding through smoke

Aerial footage shows thick, dark smoke billowing from a port in southern Turkey which reignited.

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Succession talk arises after Kim Jong-Un's daughter makes appearance

Kim Jong-Un's daughter's latest appearance has sparked questions about her future in North Korea.

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4.9 Million Fabuloso Bottles Recalled for Bacteria Risk

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/40KxOog

Mama Cax, Amputee Model and Disability Activist, Dies at 30

By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/3HNvjJv

Mary Queen of Scots: Deposed ruler's secret prison letters found and decoded

The letters, written during her English captivity, were found during a trawl of French archives.

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LeBron James Breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s N.B.A. Scoring Record

By Sopan Deb and Tania Ganguli from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3DN0FOT

After Shouts of ‘Liar’ and Worse, Biden Takes on His Detractors in Real Time

By Katie Rogers from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3DTj2lk

Turkey earthquake: 'This building is just a snapshot of the devastation'

The BBC's Anna Foster has spent two days travelling alone towards the earthquake epicentre.

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Turkey earthquake: BBC reporter stops as rescuers listen for trapped people

Tom Bateman was reporting from Adana, Turkey, when asked to be be quiet.

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The Afghan women cyclists who fled the Taliban to pursue Olympic dream

Since arriving in the UK from Afghanistan, Mina, Persia and Arifa have been training twice a week.

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Pervez Musharraf: Thousands attend funeral of ex-Pakistan military leader

Funeral prayers took place at a military compound in Karachi, but were not attended by army leaders.

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Ecuador polls: Murdered candidate elected as mayor

Omar Menéndez was shot dead the evening before the election during a brutal attack on his headquarters.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake: ‘It was like a doomsday scenario'

Ismael had just left his son in hospital when the building started to collapse.

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Kerala: The transgender couple whose pregnancy photos went viral

The couple have paused their gender transition to have a baby together.

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Best and Worst Moments From the 2023 Grammys

By Jon Pareles, Joe Coscarelli and Lindsay Zoladz from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3JMiYaW

Turkey earthquake: TV crew flee live broadcast as second quake hits

A building collapses causing a reporter and his team to run in panic in Malatya, Turkey.

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Building collapses in Turkey after deadly earthquake

Footage from Sanliurfa province shows people running for cover as the multi-storey building comes down.

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Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

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Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice".

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China balloon: US searches in Atlantic for wreckage

The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.

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Weekend avalanches kill 10 in Austria and Switzerland

Officials in western Austria warned winter sports enthusiasts of dangerous conditions in the area.

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Iran protests: Thousands of prisoners pardoned by ayatollah

Iranians involved in anti-government protests are among those set to be released.

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Situation in east Ukraine getting tougher, says Zelensky

Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk region are facing very difficult conditions, the country's president says.

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Balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations

Concerns about the balloon have derailed a vital visit to China this week by the US's top diplomat.

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George Santos Is Accused of Sexual Harassment in His Capitol Office

By Grace Ashford and Michael Gold from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3JCsHk6

Pope Mass in South Sudan: Pontiff urges people to reject 'venom of hatred'

On the last day of his visit, throngs of South Sudanese filled John Garang Mausoleum to greet him.

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Ohio train: Huge fire breaks out after derailment

Flames light the sky over a village near Pittsburgh after about 50 carriages reportedly derail.

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Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for 'blasphemous content'

The country's internet regulator says the ban will remain in place until all material is removed.

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Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's bodies recovered in prisoner swap - Ukraine

Kyiv says Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's remains were handed over as part of a prisoner swap.

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Perth shark attack: Teenage girl dies in Swan River

The 16-year-old girl was thought to have been swimming in the Swan River, Western Australia Police say.

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Tyre Nichols: Sixth police officer fired

Preston Hemphill violated multiple rules, including stun gun deployment regulations, police say.

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Chile wildfires: State of emergency declared in two regions

Several people are killed in Chile as wildfires sweep through 14,000 hectares.

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Ukraine war: On the front line with engineers working to fix stricken power grid

The BBC watches engineers and technicians as they race to repair damage across the country.

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US halts Blinken China visit after spy balloon row

The US secretary of state's trip to China is postponed after a spy balloon is tracked across the US.

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Jobs growth surges in US despite slowdown fears

The jobless rate fell to its lowest in more than 50 years last month, as employers added 517,000 jobs.

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Designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Paco Rabanne, best known for his perfumes and fashion designs, dies aged 88

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Northeast Braces for the Worst Wind Chill in Decades

By Judson Jones and Jenna Russell from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3JDVbK9

Ismail Mashal: Taliban arrests Afghan professor who backed girls' education

Prof Ismail Mashal is an outspoken critic of the Taliban's restrictions on women's education.

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Willie Kimani: Kenya ex-policeman sentenced to death for lawyer's murder

Willie Kimani, his client and driver were abducted, tortured, killed and their bodies dumped in a river.

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Mikheil Saakashvili: The former Georgian president's condition has sparked concern

Mikheil Saakashvili appeared in court via video link where world leaders were shocked by his appearance.

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Iran blames Israel for Isfahan drone attack, warning of revenge

Iran warns of a "resolute response" after three drones targeted a site deep inside the country.

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Bringing music to the masses... on a tram

Two French musicians brought a piano to entertain travellers in Nantes, France.

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Hard Drinking and Murky Finances: How an American Veterans Group Imploded in Ukraine

By Jeffrey Gettleman from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3wN7cFF

How Can I Possibly Trust My Daughter After She Betrayed Me?

By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3YA88cr

Two MEPs lose immunity in Qatargate corruption case

Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino deny wrongdoing as a scandal rocks the European Parliament.

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Tom Brady Says He’s Retiring, for Good This Time

By Emmanuel Morgan from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3JxVNBc

Jovenel Moise: Four suspects in Haiti leader's killing sent to US

The men are the latest to be charged over the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise.

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Andrew Tate: 'You know I'm innocent' - influencer yells to reporters

The influencer and his brother Tristan arrive at court to appeal against the decision to keep them detained.

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Pope in DR Congo: Dancing and huge crowds greet Pope Francis

The BBC's Aleem Maqbool joins worshippers on the streets as Pope Francis makes a long-awaited appearance.

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Myanmar coup anniversary: 'Silent strike' marks two years of military rule

Protesters urge the public to stay at home as the military is hit by new Western sanctions.

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