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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

20 Looks That Did the Most at Cannes


By The Styles Desk from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/42gipvH

North Korea satellite wakes up and worries Seoul

It comes as North Korea attempted to launch a satellite, but a fault caused it to crash into the sea.

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Sackler family wins immunity from opioid lawsuits

The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement.

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What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow this week.

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Woman who accused Biden of sexual assault seeks Russian citizenship

Tara Reade accused President Biden of sexually assaulting her in 1993, an allegation he denies.

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AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast.

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Chhattisgarh: India official fined $640 for draining dam to find phone

The man ordered millions of litres to be drained after dropping his phone while taking a selfie.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Moscow drone attack: What we know about the strikes

Several buildings have been damaged by drone attacks in Moscow.

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Polish probe into 'Russian influence' angers EU

Opposition MPs say the new panel probing Russia links aims to bar its leader Donald Tusk from office.

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Alleged former Russian spy whale spotted off Sweden's coast

Hvaldimir the beluga whale was first found off Norway's coast in 2019 wearing a Russian harness.

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Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu's plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock up

People are hoping to stockpile petrol as fears grow of big price rises due to high inflation.

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India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges

The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.

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Monday, May 29, 2023

Why Does Day Drinking Feel Different?


By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/45DYZUg

US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years

Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains.

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‘Succession’ Is Over. Why Did We Care?


By Alexis Soloski from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3MXIOKd

A Small Town’s Tragedy, Distorted by Trump’s Megaphone


By Charles Homans and Ken Bensinger from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/42dsdXj

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Reparations Are a Financial Quandary. For Democrats, They’re a Political One, Too.


By Trip Gabriel, Maya King, Kurtis Lee and Shawn Hubler from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/428BsI9

Spanish village votes in 30 seconds

The seven registered voters of Villaroya beat their own record of 32 seconds.

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Indian police drag away and detain protesting wrestlers

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among protesters detained in New Delhi.

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Missteps and Miscalculations: Inside Fox’s Legal and Business Debacle


By Jim Rutenberg, Michael S. Schmidt and Jeremy W. Peters from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3qjjchT

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict.

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Civic Party: Key Hong Kong pro-democracy group votes to disband

One of the Civic Party's founders says the closure is a blow for the city's pro-democracy movement.

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Seeing Beyond the Beauty of a Vermeer


By Teju Cole from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/3C5Hb6R

Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.

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Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia

The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine.

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Friday, May 26, 2023

Celine Dion cancels all remaining shows over poor health

The singer revealed last year she had been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome, affecting her singing.

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Where Ron DeSantis stands on key issues

DeSantis is Trump's main rival as they do battle to be their party's 2024 pick. So what are his policies?

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Myanmar rapper Byu Har arrested for criticising junta

Byu Har had condemned the military regime's handling of widespread power outages.

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Asiana Airlines: Inside cabin as plane door opened mid-flight

The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door.

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan

A man is said to be barricaded inside an office after the alleged attack that killed a woman and two policemen.

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The Strategic Fashioning of Casey DeSantis


By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/45sn7cz

Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested

Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church.

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Tina Turner’s 11 Essential Songs


By Ben Sisario from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3q8co70

Salt Bae parody: Vietnam noodle vendor jailed for five years

Bui Tuan Lam's video was widely seen to be mocking a senior government minister.

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Germany's climate protests: Activism or crime?

Raids on the Last Generation activist group have fuelled a debate over the limits of peaceful protest.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Anti-Kremlin Fighters Take War to Russian Territory for a Second Day


By Andrew E. Kramer, Valerie Hopkins and Michael Schwirtz from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3ow5c48

Asteroid City: Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks film 'stylish but lacks substance'

Wes Anderson's film Asteroid City, starring Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks, premieres in Cannes.

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South Carolina approves six-week abortion ban for most women

The state's Republican governor is now expected to sign the bill into law but legal challenges will follow.

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German climate activists raided for forming 'criminal group'

German police launch raids in seven states against a group involved in controversial stunts.

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Tariq Ramadan: Islam scholar cleared of Swiss rape charges

The renowned scholar is cleared of rape and sexual coercion by a court in Switzerland.

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Chip war: Apple strikes major US-made semiconductor deal

The firm reaches an agreement with Broadcom as the tech trade row between US and China intensifies.

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Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Genoa bridge disaster: Risk of collapse 'was known for years'

A trial into the 2018 disaster hears the highway company knew in 2010 there was a risk of collapse.

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Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's grave attacked by vandals

Mahsa Amini's death in custody last year sparked anti-government protests across Iran.

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Tim Keller Taught Me About Joy


By David Brooks from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/42Suqsh

Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away

Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region.

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Madeleine McCann: Police to search Portuguese reservoir - local reports

Police will start combing the area, 50km from where the toddler went missing, local media reports.

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Vinicius Jr: Real Madrid report racist abuse incident to prosecutors as hate crime

The latest incident of racist abuse towards Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is reported to the Spanish prosecutor's office as a hate crime

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Mexican volcano spews smoke into starry sky

Timelapse footage shows the Popocatepetl volcano in the state of Puebla erupting.

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Sunday, May 21, 2023

Just Married. Now Pass the Scissors.


By Allison Duncan from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/3pZs64e

Sudan conflict: Army fights to keep Wadi Saeedna airbase, residents say

Paramilitaries are trying to cross the River Nile to reach the air strip, residents say.

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France attack: Kalashnikov assault on car kills three in Marseille

The killings near a nightclub come amid a spike in drug violence in France's second-largest city.

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Former Trump Lawyer Describes Conflict Inside Legal Team


By Alan Feuer and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3OMiG6D

Zelensky: For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts

The Ukrainian president said the eastern city had been completely destroyed after months of fighting.

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Watch: Japan riot police pin G7 protesters to ground in violent scuffle

Violence breaks out at the summit in Hiroshima, Japan.

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Saturday, May 20, 2023

Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Wagner claim over Bakhmut

Wagner mercenaries claim the city has fallen, but Ukraine denies it saying the situation is "critical".

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Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering

Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.

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Classical Crescendo


By Maureen Dowd from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/41PJlC5

Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China

Ukraine's president made a dramatic appearance in Japan, as China warned against "economic coercion".

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‘Approaching. Move In.’ How Ukraine Changed the Battle for Bakhmut.


By Marc Santora and Tyler Hicks from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3ojWINf

Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great.

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Why Is George Santos Still in Office?


By The Editorial Board from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3MpAUrL

Friday, May 19, 2023

Trump Ally Could Face Perjury Charge if He Doesn’t Cooperate With D.A.


By William K. Rashbaum, Ben Protess and Jonah E. Bromwich from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/42OuZTS

Why Ted Lasso’s Shoe Game Is So Strong


By Sarah Bahr from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3MexXtQ

As Crisis Grows, All of New York’s Migrant Plans Are Met With Outrage


By Liam Stack and Jeffery C. Mays from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3OpYmb0

G7 summit: Zelensky to travel to Japan to take part in G7 summit, reports say

The Ukrainian president is likely to repeat his call for more military aid, including fighter jets.

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G7 leaders unsure whether to wave during group photo

G7 leaders appear a little awkward during a group photo in Hiroshima.

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As Russia Tries to Pummel Kyiv, a Blast in Crimea Hints at Ukraine’s Reach


By Andrew E. Kramer and Matthew Mpoke Bigg from NYT World https://nyti.ms/41SGFnx

Cyclone Mocha death toll rises sharply in Myanmar

At least 145 people are now known to have been killed by the storm, Myanmar's military rulers say.

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Johnny Depp: I'm not going to let this thing define me

Johnny Depp has said he will not let the controversy surrounding his recent court cases define him.

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Italy floods leave nine dead and force 13,000 from their homes

Almost every river flooded between the coast and the city of Bologna, leaving nine people dead.

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Girl, 8, dies in US Border Patrol custody, officials say

The girl and her family were detained at a border patrol site in Texas when she fell ill, officials say.

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Ghana IMF loan: Will $3bn solve the economic crisis?

Ghanaians are desperate for help but the intervention may not deal with problems in the long term.

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Suspected Pentagon leaker was warned multiple times, prosecutors say

A 21-year-old accused of leaking classified files ignored warnings from his superiors, prosecutors say.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

It’s Time for Biden to Out-Trump Trump on Immigration


By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4201D3X

Italy: F1 race cancelled as deadly floods spark evacuations in Emilia-Romagna area

About 5,000 people flee their homes in Emilia-Romagna, with five confirmed deaths across the region.

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US Secret Service probing break-in at National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's home

An investigation is launched into how a man entered Jake Sullivan's home while under Secret Service guard.

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Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador President dissolves parliament

President Guillermo Lasso was facing an imminent impeachment vote over embezzlement charges.

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Interested in Polyamory? Check Out These Places


By Valeriya Safronova from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/457F3Je

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Ukraine Supreme Court head held in corruption probe

Prosecutors say they have exposed a scheme for judges to take bribes at the country's highest court.

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If Your House Was Falling Off a Cliff, Would You Leave?


By Rachel Chaundler from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/3Ob1eIn

Italian police find huge cocaine stash hidden in banana crates

Italia police peeled open storage containers on Tuesday, finding 2,700kg (2.7 tonnes) of drugs inside.

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Four Takeaways From Turkey’s Nail-Biting Presidential Election


By Gulsin Harman and Ben Hubbard from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3McaBVw

Martha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover star

The businesswoman says she wants to inspire other women, adding: "This is kind of historic."

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Austrian train plays Hitler speech over loudspeaker

Staff and passengers were "upset" by the incident, for which two people have been charged.

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Florida professor breaks record for time spent living underwater

Researcher Joseph Dituri has been living underwater in the Florida Keys for more than 70 days.

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Hilda Baci: Nigerian chef ready to poach world cooking record

Hilda Baci has cooked over 100 different dishes since turning on her cooker at 15:00 GMT on Thursday.

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Mexico dispatches discarded presidential jet to Tajikistan

After several unsuccessful attempts to raffle off the Dreamliner, Mexico sold the jet to Tajikistan.

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Cyclone Mocha: Inside the refugee camp that was nearly blown apart

Rohingya refugees at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, weren't allowed to leave the camp.

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Cyclone Mocha: Myanmar's Rakhine state declared disaster area

The UN says category-five Cyclone Mocha is one of the strongest storms to hit Myanmar this century.

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The man who wants to radically reform Thailand's politics

Pita Limjaroenrat was surrounded by supporters who handed him gifts in front of swathes of cameras.

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Sunday, May 14, 2023

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours

Speculation about Alexander Lukashenko's health has grown after he missed a key state celebration.

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

How to Raise $89 Million in Small Donations — And Make It Disappear


By David A. Fahrenthold, Tiff Fehr and Charlie Smart from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/41uDtOA

Devastation as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall

Heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph) batter Bangladesh and Myanmar.

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The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Is Here, With Familiar (Rich) Winners


By Talmon Joseph Smith and Karl Russell from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/42V04Fi

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Israel and Gaza militants agree ceasefire - Palestinian sources

The ceasefire between Israel and PIJ militants will begin at 19:00 GMT on Saturday, reports say.

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Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians.

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‘A Daily Game of Russian Roulette’: Homeless in San Diego


By Eli Saslow and Erin Schaff from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/44UWJYt

Gaza cancer patients face life-threatening treatment delays

Many patients are unable to leave for urgent treatment as Israel keeps all crossings shut, Palestinians say.

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

No Playing Ostrich With Trump


By Maureen Dowd from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/42AZwVa

Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack

The 46-year-old man is still missing and is feared dead, say police in South Australia.

from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Mo3AlS

Elon Musk Makes Sense. Yes, Really.


By David Nasaw from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3psAGbi

The Most Disturbing Thing About Jordan Neely’s Killing


By Ismail Muhammad from NYT Magazine https://nyti.ms/3pDJ5sD

Friday, May 12, 2023

Portuguese parliament votes to allow limited euthanasia

Doctors can now help people suffering from incurable diseases or severe injuries to end their lives.

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