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Sunday, April 30, 2023

Khartoum branch of Sudan Central Bank in flames

Video shows a fire raging at a bank in the heart of the capital, Khartoum.

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Portugal: Four dead after suspected pigeon racer dispute

A man in Portugal reportedly shot three people before killing himself in a feud related to pigeons.

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Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal

Shareholders claim the sportswear giant knew about the rapper's behaviour before it cut ties in 2022.

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Drone captures moment lost child is found

The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing.

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Biden Gets a Chance to Mock Fox News, and Gleefully Takes It


By Peter Baker and Katie Robertson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/44dM1vT

Ludhiana gas: Mystery leak kills 11 in Indian city

Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city.

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

The Turkish leader holds a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after falling ill on Tuesday.

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Ukraine war: Video shows huge flames rising from Crimea oil tank

Thick, dark smoke fills the sky above the depot after it was reportedly hit by a drone.

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Gunman kills five, including child, at Texas home

Police in Cleveland, Texas are looking for the suspect, described as a Mexican man carrying a rifle.

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Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital.

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Sudan family: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan.

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Friday, April 28, 2023

A Transgender Lawmaker Is Exiled as Montana G.O.P. Flexes New Power


By Jim Robbins, Mike Baker and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/424Ht93

Vietnam arrests 65 for drug smuggling in toothpaste tubes

Vietnam is a major drug-trafficking hub despite having some of the harshest drug laws in the world.

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Israel: Huge rally pushes back at judicial reform protests

The demonstration in favour of controversial judicial reforms was the biggest of its kind yet.

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Montana Governor’s Nonbinary Son Calls on Him to Reject Transgender Bills


By Eduardo Medina and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/41JTPnf

Eva Green: Actress wins High Court dispute over $1m film fee

The French star argued she was owed her payment for a sci-fi film that never got made.

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Sudan crisis: Turkish evacuation plane fired on

Paramilitary fighters deny involvement, saying they are committed to the extended truce.

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Who is Bryan Freedman, the lawyer said to represent Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson?

Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson reportedly have the same man on speed dial: attorney Bryan Freedman.

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Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations

It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide.

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In Searing Detail, Trump’s Accuser Tells Her Story


By Benjamin Weiser, Lola Fadulu, Kate Christobek and Karen Zraick from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/40KDZrs

Football great Pelé enters dictionary as synonym for 'unique'

The football legend's name is added to a Brazilian dictionary as an adjective meaning "exceptional".

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Ex-Harvard professor Charles Lieber gets house arrest over China ties

Charles Lieber receives the sentence after being found guilty of lying about his Chinese connections.

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Shot UK doctor pleads for help leaving Sudan

A British doctor who was shot is desperate to get out of Sudan, but won't leave his mother.

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Russia's Navalny says he is facing jail beyond 2050

The prominent opposition figure says he's facing terrorism charges, a move he denounced as "absurd".

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Dennis Barnes: Teen receives more than $9m in university scholarship offers

Dennis Barnes has got into 125 schools and is hoping for more so he can reach $10m in offers.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Biden v Trump: The sequel few Americans want to see

A potential re-run of the 2020 US election is on the cards - that's not exciting voters for now.

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ispace: Japan Moon landing would be first by private firm

Only the United States, Russia and China have successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon.

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Turkish mass arrests target Kurdish areas ahead of election

At least 126 people are held, before Turks vote in a May election that could bring down the president.

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Tucker Carlson leaves Fox News

The highly-rated US TV host leaves just days after the US network paid $787.5m to settle a legal case

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Kenya cult deaths: The unbearable stench of mass graves

Dozens of bodies of people who are thought to have starved themselves are uncovered in a forest.

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Sudan fighting: Civilian death toll rising as thousands flee

Officials in South Sudan say 10,000 people have arrived at the country's border in recent days.

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Why Dead Birds Are Falling From the Sky


By David Quammen from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3mZxzGZ

Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it.

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Second cheetah brought to India from Africa dies

Two of the 20 big cats brought to India since last year are now dead.

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Sunday, April 23, 2023

Migrants march through Mexico in demand for justice

Thousands of people are walking to Mexico City to protest at the poor treatment of migrants.

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Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames

A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on.

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Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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British diplomats evacuated from Sudan

British diplomats and their families evacuated from Sudan in a "complex and rapid" operation, PM says.

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James Cleverly: British diplomats evacuated after specific threats in Sudan

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says the embassy in Khartoum has been closed and staff re-located.

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Thabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist's prison break identified

Notorious South African rapist Thabo Bester faked his own death to break out of prison last year.

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

Russia's Belgorod sees mass evacuations over undetonated bomb

An undetonated bomb was found in Belgorod, where a jet accidentally dropped another bomb days earlier.

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Dame Edna's memorable moments in 60 seconds

A look back at some laughs from the comedian, Barry Humphries, best known for character Dame Edna Everage.

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Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage

The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego.

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Foreign nationals to be evacuated from Sudan - army

Nationals from the US, UK, France and China are to be evacuated as fighting in Sudan enters second week.

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Is time up for Twitter?

What Elon Musk's blue checkmark shake-up could mean for the platform's future.

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Twitter blue ticks: Multiple Hillarys and New Yorks as verifications disappear

The social media giant has erased the once-coveted verification from thousands of accounts.

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Watch moment Russian warplane accidentally bombs Belgorod

CCTV video captured the explosion at an intersection in Belgorod.

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Inside a homemade cocaine smuggling submarine

The BBC is given access to the "narco-sub" known to have brought cocaine from South America to Europe.

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship launches but ends in explosion

Elon Musk's company launched the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.

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Tunisia: Is democracy there being destroyed?

Tunisia spent a decade building a democracy, but the current president is accused of dismantling it.

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Brazil Congress storming: Lula's security chief resigns

Marcos Gonçalves Dias steps down after video shows him in the presidential palace as it was stormed.

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Fan tribute balloons and notes for K-pop star Moonbin

Moonbin's fans lit candles, left flowers and shared videos across social media, paying tribute to the artist.

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Venezuela corruption: 15-year sentence for Hugo Chávez's nurse

Claudia DĂ­az starts a long jail sentence in the US after being found guilty of money laundering.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The $787m from Fox speaks volumes, Dominion lawyer says

The broadcaster agreed to pay $787m to settle a defamation lawsuit from the voting machine company.

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US Supreme Court has a few hours more to rule on abortion pill

Millions will lose access to mifepristone at midnight unless the conservative-dominated court acts.

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Danish reporters see armed men on Admiral Vladimirsky

Danish TV reporters film armed men watching them as they approach a Russian ship.

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Macron tries to escape French pension row with street song

The French leader tries to relaunch his presidency as a video is shared by a group linked to the far right.

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India population to surpass China by mid-2023 - UN

India will have 2.9 million more people than its neighbour by the middle of the year, UN data suggests.

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People perch on aircon units as hospital burns

Harrowing video shows people trying to escape a fire in Beijing that killed 29 people.

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New Zealand cat-killing competition for children axed after backlash

Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Experienced Northern Irish mountaineer dies in Nepal

Tributes are paid to the climber from County Down, who is considered one of Ireland's top mountaineers.

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Ralph Yarl: Doctors cannot believe boy survived shooting, mother says

The 16-year-old who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Missouri is recovering at home.

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Sudan conflict: No water, no light as fighting rages on

A resident of Sudan's capital tells of running out of drinking water as battles rage for a fourth day.

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Evan Gershkovich: US journalist arrested in Russia appears in court

Evan Gershkovich was working for the Wall Street Journal when he was detained on spying charges.

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Air France and Airbus cleared over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

The firms are acquitted of involuntary manslaughter over the crash which killed 228 people.

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Killing on Live TV Renews Alarm About India’s Slide Toward Extrajudicial Violence


By Mujib Mashal, Hari Kumar and Sameer Yasir from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3UFzQUi

Ukraine plane: Iran court jails 10 over downing of flight PS752

Victims' families say the sentencing of 10 low-ranking officers is "meaningless and unacceptable".

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Alabama shooting: Young football star Phil Dowdell killed in Alabama shooting

Four were killed at a 16-year-old girl's birthday party on Saturday in the small town of Dadeville.

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IS truffle attacks: At least 31 killed in Syrian desert ambush

IS militants have killed more than 150 people searching for truffles in the Syrian desert this year.

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Sunday, April 16, 2023

Sudan crisis: Further fierce fighting as clashes spread

The escalation came on the second day of conflict between the country's rival armed factions.

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Sudan crisis: Shock and anger in Khartoum, a city not used to war

Residents say stray bullets and threatened neighbourhood sweeps by armed forces mean nowhere is safe.

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EU rejects Ukraine grain bans by Poland and Hungary

The two countries say the measures are necessary to protect their farming sectors from cheap imports.

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Atiq Ahmed: Moments before former Indian MP shot

Dramatic scenes show the moments just before former MP Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in Prayagraj.

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Australia climate protest: Rising Tide activists shovel coal off train

Some 50 protesters are arrested after halting cargo bound for the country's top coal export terminal.

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Why DeSantis Has to Run


By Ross Douthat from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3MSgz05

Japan’s Prime Minister Safely Evacuated After Blast


By Motoko Rich, Hikari Hida and Mike Ives from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4097C5j

Saturday, April 15, 2023

The fishy business of a Chinese factory in The Gambia

Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their shores.

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Christians celebrate Holy Fire amid Jerusalem police limits

Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore.

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Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum

The fighting is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the military leadership.

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The Ethics of Nine of the Most Powerful People in America


By The Editorial Board from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/40rdrvj

Japan: Kishida smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PM Abe

The incident comes as a shock, occurring only nine months after Shinzo Abe's murder.

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Nizar Issaoui: Protests at funeral of Tunisian footballer who set himself on fire

Nizar Issaoui, 35, died from burns as a protest against "police injustice", his family said.

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Extreme athlete Beatriz Flamini leaves cave after 500 days

Beatriz Flamini, an elite sportswoman, is said by her support team to have broken a world record.

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Jack Teixeira: What we know about Pentagon leaks suspect

The 21-year-old US National Guard airman led a chat group on the social platform Discord.

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Jack Teixeira: How damaging are US intelligence leaks?

The BBC's Frank Gardner on the impact of 21-year-old Jack Teixeira's highly classified US military leaks.

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Beatriz Flamini: Athlete emerges after 500 days living in cave

Beatriz Flamini spent two birthdays in the cave, and kept busy drawing and knitting woolly hats.

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The Airman Who Gave Gamers a Real Taste of War


By Aric Toler, Christiaan Triebert, Haley Willis, Malachy Browne, Michael Schwirtz and Riley Mellen from NYT World https://nyti.ms/41nw0kG

Yemen war: Major prisoner swap raises hopes

Hundreds held by the warring sides are being freed, as momentum builds for an end to the conflict.

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Juul Reaches $462 Million Settlement With New York, California and Other States


By Christina Jewett and Julie Creswell from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3zX3gnq

Ukraine war: Pentagon leaks reveal Russian infighting over death toll

US documents suggest Russian officials disagreed over how casualties were being counted.

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Thabo Bester: South Africa's 'Facebook rapist' deported from Tanzania

Tanzania deports the rapist and murderer who faked his death in jail, and was at large for a year.

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Waves form on severely flooded airport runway in Florida

Flooding has impacted airports and roads across southern Florida.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Churches criticise Israeli curbs on Orthodox Easter event in Jerusalem

Churches in Jerusalem say police are imposing "heavy-handed" restrictions on the Holy Fire ceremony.

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Moment protester tackled during President Macron Amsterdam visit

It's the second time protests have disrupted the French president's Netherlands visit.

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An Online Meme Group Is at the Center of Uproar Over Leaked Military Secrets


By Kellen Browning and Stuart A. Thompson from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/404oLNE

Chichen Itza: Archaeologists discover scoreboard for ancient Maya ball game

The carved stone with hieroglyphs was found at the Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Cuba lifts ban on cash deposits in US dollars at banks

Cuba's government announced the surprise move just under two years after the ban came into force.

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How Do You Know if You’re Addicted to Weed?


By Dana G. Smith from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/3KNTbiM

Interest rates likely to fall to pre-Covid levels, IMF predicts

The financial body predicts borrowing costs will reduce once high inflation is brought under control.

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Democrats urge Supreme Court to investigate judge

The conservative Supreme Court justice faces a backlash for free luxury trips he did not disclose.

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Taiwan bear badge punches back after China drills

The badge depicts a Taiwanese black bear punching Winnie the Pooh, who often symbolises Xi Jinping.

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Al Jaffee: Record-breaking US cartoonist dies at 102

Best known for his work on Mad magazine, Jaffee was still working up until 2020.

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Myanmar military airstrike kills at least 53 - witnesses

The military has increasingly used air strikes to crush the resistance since they seized power in 2021.

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Monday, April 10, 2023

WATCH: Entire building tumbles onto road in Mexico

Authorities in Tijuana say the building is the second to collapse in the area following a landslide.

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Louisville, Kentucky shooting sees multiple casualties, police say

Police in Louisville, Kentucky say they are responding to an "active aggressor" in the city.

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Sunday, April 9, 2023

Songs of grief at funeral for sisters killed in occupied West Bank

The crowd packed into the prayer hall at a cemetery in the settlement of Kfar Etzion.

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French Alps avalanche: Four hikers killed, others injured

A wall of snow hit a group near Mont Blanc in south-eastern France.

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Pope Francis: Easter Mass brings relief to public after pontiff's illness

The pontiff "looked in really good health", said one of the thousands of people in St Peter's Square.

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Maia and Rina Dee: Funerals of sisters killed in occupied West Bank to take place

Maia and Rina Dee, who used to live in Britain, were shot on their way to a family holiday.

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The Russians Took Their Children. These Mothers Went and Got Them Back.


By Carlotta Gall, Oleksandr Chubko and Daniel Berehulak from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/43gA9st

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Leaked Documents Reveal Depth of U.S. Spy Efforts and Russia’s Military Struggles


By Julian E. Barnes, Helene Cooper, Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Michael Schwirtz and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3nWyCrs

Giant sketch in field marks Picasso death anniversary

Dario Gambarin used a tractor to create the portrait on wasteland in Italy.

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British-Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting named

Maya and Rina Dee were named in a tweet by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Iran installs cameras to find women not wearing hijab

Police say increased surveillance will help to combat "resistance against the hijab law".

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Thabo Bester: South African murderer who faked death arrested in Tanzania

Thabo Bester, known as the "Facebook rapist", escaped from South African prison last year.

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Georgia Looms Next After Trump’s Indictment in New York


By Richard Fausset and Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3KK81qq

Ukraine to export electricity again after months of Russian attacks

Russia's assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure led to blackouts throughout winter.

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China conducts military drills around Taiwan Island

On land, by sea and in the air - pictures released by China's state broadcaster show military drills around Taiwan.

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Friday, April 7, 2023

Life sentences for DR Congo Italian envoy's killers

The men are accused of killing Luca Attanasio and two others after attacking a UN convoy in DR Congo.

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Gunmen kill dozens in rural Nigerian village

At least 51 people die in an attack in Benue State, where people are searching for more bodies.

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XXXTentacion: Three men jailed for life over rapper's death

The chart-topping rising star was shot in broad daylight during a 2018 robbery in Florida.

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Russian rouble falls to lowest value for a year

The currency tumbles against the dollar as Western sanctions continue.

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Jeremy Renner describes snowplough accident: 'My mistake and I paid for it'

"It's my mistake and I paid for it," the actor says in his first interview since being badly injured.

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South Africa bid to extradite wealthy Guptas from UAE fails

Atul and Rajesh Gupta, implicated in a major corruption scandal, had been arrested in UAE last year.

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

F.D.A. Plans to Allow a Second Updated Covid Booster for Vulnerable Americans


By Noah Weiland and Sharon LaFraniere from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3zEFoEG

Michael K Williams: Drug dealer pleads guilty over The Wire actor's death

A man sold the fentanyl-laced heroin in New York which killed The Wire actor, US court hears.

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Masha Moskaleva: Girl who drew anti-war image handed to mother

The Russian girl was taken away from her father after her school reported the picture to the authorities.

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Indonesia shaman accused of killing at least 12 people

A village shaman in Java admitted to police that he had poisoned and buried dozens of clients.

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Mexico police seize dozens of exotic animals during raid

Police find 25 exotic animals at a property near Mexico City thought to belong to petrol smugglers.

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US and UK walk out on Russia's Lvova-Belova at UN meeting

The US, UK, Albania and Malta walked out as Russia's envoy for children's rights spoke via video.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Brazil kindergarten attack: Man kills four children in Blumenau

A man armed with a hatchet forced his way into a kindergarten in the city of Blumenau in southern Brazil.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Alors On Danse singer Stromae cancels tour dates over health

The Belgian singer, known for Alors On Danse, is cancelling all his European tour dates until the end of May.

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Irvo Otieno: Death of man in police custody ruled a homicide

The 28-year-old died in March while being transferred from a jail to a mental health facility.

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Bangladesh market engulfed by fire as many shops burned down

There have been no reported deaths from the fire, which burned down thousands of shops.

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Ukraine war: Who are Russia's war bloggers and why are they popular?

Vladlen Tatarsky, killed in a cafe blast, was one of Russia's "war correspondents". But who are they?

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The moment Finland joined Nato security alliance

The Finnish foreign minister handed over the accession document, making the country the 31st to join Nato.

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Australian rugby and NFL star Jarryd Hayne guilty of rape

It is the third time the former Parramatta Eels player has faced trial on the same allegations.

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Finland to join Nato military alliance on Tuesday

The move was prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and comes after Turkey lifted its veto.

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Marlene Schiappa: French minister criticised over Playboy photoshoot

Marlene Schiappa's photoshoot sparks outrage, as France reels from protests against pension reforms.

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Nevado del Ruiz: Residents evacuated from slopes of volcano

Volcanologists warn that a major eruption of Nevado del Ruiz volcano could be likely in upcoming weeks.

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Word's deepest fish: Expedition chief explains how video was filmed

Scientist Alan Jamieson explains how his team captured footage 8,336m (27,349ft) under water.

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Lightning storm illuminates skies above Illinois

The phenomenon was seen just days series of tornadoes ripped through several US states, including Illinois.

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Malaysia ends mandatory death penalty for serious crimes

More than 1,300 prisoners on death row can now seek to have their sentence reviewed.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3GcD23x

Kosovo ex-president Hashim Thaci pleads not guilty to war crimes

The trial of ex-guerrilla commander turned politician Hashim Thaci opens in The Hague.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/42Yz1cR

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Opec oil producers announce surprise cut in output

The cuts by the Opec+ group amount to more than one million barrels per day and could push up prices.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/431J9Bu

Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified.

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

Trump 'gearing up for battle' at New York court hearing, lawyer says

The former president says he will address supporters in Florida after his Tuesday court hearing in New York.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/40VK7xk

Burkina Faso expels correspondents from French newspapers

The correspondents of Le Monde and Libération were given 24 hours to leave the former French colony.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/40vyehU

The Finnish Secret to Happiness? Knowing When You Have Enough.


By Penelope Colston and Jake Michaels from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4319z6o

Sarah Polley told to return Oscar in April Fools’ prank

The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back".

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

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Woah! Olympic sprinter runs in son's sports day

Triple Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs in her son's school sports day parents' race - with predictable results.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3K6i2wy

One Dead and Dozens Hurt in Roof Collapse at Illinois Theater


By Mike Ives and Robert Chiarito from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3nBqvjN

Ukraine accuses Orthodox Church leader Pavel of pro-Russian stance

The abbot of Kyiv's main monastery appears in court and denies backing Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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

For Some G.O.P. Voters, Fatigue Slows the Rush to Defend Trump


By Trip Gabriel and Maya King from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Kp8Q7M

How Alvin Bragg Resurrected the Case Against Donald Trump


By Jonah E. Bromwich, Ben Protess and William K. Rashbaum from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3MgtHeO

The TikTok fears and their impact on Africa

Should African governments join the West's chorus of concern over the Chinese-owned social media app?

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