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Thursday, August 31, 2023
India's Adani Group stung by fresh controversy
A new report has alleged that the conglomerate used "opaque" funds in Mauritius to manipulate stock prices. from BBC News - Worl...
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Pope Says a Strong U.S. Faction Offers a Backward, Narrow View of the Church
By Jason Horowitz and Ruth Graham from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3YZGzKS
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Mark Thompson: CNN appoints former BBC director general as chief executive
The British executive must rebuild the US news network after a series of crises and falling ratings. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Family’s Deaths in Locked Apartment Were Murder-Suicide, the Police Say
By Chelsia Rose Marcius and Sarah Maslin Nir from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3qKvTDj
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Man Charged With Killing 2-Year-Old Boy Who Disturbed His Sleep
By Hurubie Meko and Camille Baker from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3PifwqM
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Gabon coup: Ousted president Ali Bongo calls for support
Sitting in what he calls his residence, Ali Bongo called on his supporters to "make noise" after his ousting. from BBC News - Wo...
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Ana de Armas: Judge throws out legal action over Yesterday film trailer
Two fans complained after the actress was edited out of a film despite appearing in the trailer. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KXX...
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Hundreds of thousands forced to scam in SE Asia: UN
The UN report is the first comprehensive study of the scale of the problem. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/45PXhi4
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Till Lindemann: Police drop investigation of Rammstein star
The singer had always denied allegations of sexual misconduct made by several women. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/45SFg2J
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Eminem and Vivek Ramaswamy revive battle between pop stars and politicians
Politicians want to gain credibility by playing pop songs - but musicians don't want to lose theirs. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Paul Whelan: US ex-marine seen in Russian labour camp video
It is the first time that ex-US Marine Paul Whelan is seen on video since his conviction in Russia. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Imran Khan: Pakistan court suspends former PM's corruption sentence
Pakistan's former PM has a sentence for corruption suspended but remains in jail on a separate charge. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Peru: Priest of Pacopampa exhumed after 3,000 years
The tomb in northern Peru contained the remains of a man dubbed the Priest of Pacopampa, officials say. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Monday, August 28, 2023
Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey
France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Jacksonville shooting: DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist attack
Hundreds gathered on Sunday to remember the three victims of a racist shooting in the Florida city. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row
A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Sunday, August 27, 2023
In pictures: Redheads celebrate fiery locks at Dutch festival
Hundreds of ginger-haired people from across the world took part in the three-day Dutch gathering. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Y...
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Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from visiting major national park
Afghanistan's acting vice and virtue minister says female visitors to Band-e-Amir were not observing hijab rules. from BBC News - Worl...
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Trump campaign raises $7.1m following historic Georgia mugshot
Merchandise bearing the ex-president's scowling face at his arrest on Thursday is flying off the shelves. from BBC News - World https:...
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Saturday, August 26, 2023
The Story Behind DeSantis’s Anecdote About an ‘Abortion Survivor’
By Lisa Lerer and Nicholas Nehamas from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Pe1SF9
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Maui wildfires: 100 people reported safe after officials release list of missing
They got in touch with officials hours after a list with 388 names of missing people being published. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Spain Hermoso: Fans and players protest over Rubiales kiss
Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lip...
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Friday, August 25, 2023
Yale Students Got a Terrifying Message. From the Campus Police.
By Amelia Nierenberg from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3srCumr
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US condemns Israeli minister Ben Gvir's 'inflammatory' Palestinian comments
The ultranationalist minister's statement in an interview sparked a storm of criticism online. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E...
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Fukushima: Discharge from Japan nuclear plant safe, tests show
Fukushima operator Tepco reveals sample results after release of contaminated water into Pacific. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QX...
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Spanish FA chief refuses to resign over World Cup kiss
Luis Rubiales refuses to step down as president of the Spanish football federation in the aftermath of his behaviour at Sunday's Women...
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Heineken sells off Russian beer business for €1
The lager-maker will take a huge loss on the division which, it said, had taken longer to jettison. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Fukushima: The fishy business of China's outrage over Japan's release
In China, there is alarm over the nuclear plant's water but its seafood ban isn't rooted in science. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Man Dies After N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Uses Cooler to Knock Him From Motorbike
By Chelsia Rose Marcius from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3QQnrgp
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
Syria: Protests over growing economic hardship spread in south
Unrest has spread across government-held southern provinces since fuel subsidies were cut last week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Nîmes shootings: Two killings in three days in small French city
A teenager is shot dead in the same week as a boy aged 10 in the southern city of Nîmes. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qMl6Zi
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Fukushima: China retaliates as Japan releases treated nuclear water
The controversial discharge of treated nuclear water sparks an outcry and a seafood ban from China. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Luis Rubiales: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president
World football's governing body opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales. from BBC N...
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Republican debate: What they said (and didn't say) about climate
Twenty minutes into the presidential debate came a simple question. The answers were anything but. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3P...
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Ukraine claims Crimea landing for 'special operation' on Independence Day
Kyiv claims Russia suffered personnel losses in an encounter that ensued in the peninsula's west. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Ramaswamy Seizes Spotlight as DeSantis Hangs Back: 7 Debate Takeaways
By Shane Goldmacher, Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3KVHRAJ
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/42w...
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Huge fire rages in Xintiandi office building in China
Nearly 300 firefighters were deployed to battle the blaze in the northern port city of Tianjin. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/44ngp...
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Watch: The moment a drone hits Moscow skyscraper
The moment a drone hits an unfinished building in Russia's capital is captured on camera. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E5Bsz4...
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Greek fires rage after migrant tragedy near border
The bodies of 18 males were found in a forest in northern Greece where fires have burned for days. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/45...
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Pakistan cable car: Videos of extraordinary rescues caught on camera
Army helicopters and zip line experts were deployed in a dangerous operation that took over 12 hours. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato part ways with manager Scooter Braun
The music mogul loses two of his main clients, with reports Justin Bieber is also looking to leave. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4...
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In Alabama, White Tide Rushes On
By Tressie McMillan Cottom from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3P91gAR
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South China Sea: Philippines resupplies Spratlys shoal troops
Manila claims mission success despite Beijing's attempts to "block, harass and interfere". from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan
Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Monday, August 21, 2023
If Republicans Narrow the Field, We Will Beat Trump
By Christopher T. Sununu from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3YF9CTX
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Gas prices rise on fears of strikes in Australia
Benchmark gas prices for the EU and UK rose around 10% on Monday, according to Bloomberg. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3sjZzra
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Earthquake shakes parts of California during storm
As residents sheltered from a once-in-80 years storm, the floor shook from an earthquake. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/45dSIhu
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Sunday, August 20, 2023
Where the Republican Presidential Candidates Stand on the Issues
By Maggie Astor, Nico Chilla, Ang Li, Rebecca Lieberman and Rex Sakamoto from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Pe01jX
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California braces for arrival of Hurricane Hilary
Hurricane Hilary lashes Baja California state and is headed for the south-western US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E1Q8ze
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Russia’s Lunar Lander Crashes Into the Moon
By Kenneth Chang and Anton Troianovski from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/47DbPDm
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Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66
The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/45A...
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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station
Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/44i...
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Saturday, August 19, 2023
The Weekender
By The New York Times from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/3KLKMvM
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Britney Spears on Sam Asghari divorce: 'I couldn't take the pain anymore'
Writing after her husband filed for divorce, the singer says she "couldn't take the pain anymore". from BBC News - World htt...
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Colombia earthquake: Guests leave as live TV broadcast disrupted
The news anchor remained calm and went to a commercial break. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/47H5MxM
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Taiwan detects 42 warplanes in Chinese military drills
Taiwan condemned China's actions, saying the military drills were "irrational and provocative". from BBC News - World https:...
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Friday, August 18, 2023
The moment a Southwest Airlines plane catches fire mid-flight
Eyewitness video shows flames near the engine of the Boeing 737 shortly after take-off from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KLg9Xm
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Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram sends close-up photos of Moon
The photos are taken by Vikram, Chandrayaan-3's lander, which has begun the last phase of its mission. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Starvation deaths after Tigray aid halted - official
The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3D...
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Pura Luka Vega: Philippine drag queen sued for dressing as Jesus
Christian groups are suing the artist, who's been labelled 'persona non grata' in their own city. from BBC News - World https:...
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Watch the treacherous journeys out of wildfire-hit Canada
Shocking video of smoke-filled routes are shared online as deadlines to evacuate the Northwest Territories looms. from BBC News - World ht...
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Germany: Flood waters surge in Frankfurt underground station
The city was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city's airport. from BBC News - World https://...
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World Cup: Matildas score TV rating record in semi-final loss to England
Australia's semi-final against England drew the highest TV viewership recorded nationally in decades. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Pakistan: More than 100 arrested after churches burned
The violence in Jaranwala shows how mere claims of blasphemy can spark riots. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/47yIBWd
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Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash
National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/45cw89...
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North Korea: Taekwondo athletes believed headed to Kazakhstan
It will mark the first overseas appearance of North Korean athletes since the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/457BmTs
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrest
Fierce clashes kill 55 people as many families are left trapped in their homes in Tripoli. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/45cl8Zp
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China police warn dangers of playing on high rises in shocking video
China police issue warnings after a child is seen playing hide and seek on the side of a apartment building. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality
India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KEY...
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Women's World Cup 2023: 'Football fever has taken over New Zealand'
After the curtain comes down on the Fifa Women's World Cup in New Zealand, what does the future of women's football look like in the...
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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Maui fire: Families in Lahaina describe devastation after wildfire
Volunteers step in to help the homeless after the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KBwI...
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Barbie banned from Algerian cinemas for 'corrupting morals'
It is accused of promoting attitudes contrary to the cultural beliefs of the mainly Muslim nation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Q...
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The Trump Georgia Indictment, Annotated
By Alan Feuer, Luke Broadwater, Ben Protess and Jonah E. Bromwich from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3KIc9qC
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Trump indictments: A very simple guide to his four big legal cases
His courtroom problems are mounting as he campaigns to become president again in the 2024 election. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week
Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QDtpAY ...
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Suspected spies for Russia held in major UK security investigation
Three Bulgarian nationals suspected of spying in the UK for Russia face trial for "fake passports". from BBC News - World https:...
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Monday, August 14, 2023
Fast Living and Foreign Dealings: An F.B.I. Spy Hunter’s Rise and Fall
By Michael Rothfeld, Adam Goldman and William K. Rashbaum from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3QGJO7N
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Georgia prosecutors could charge Trump with racketeering, experts say
Mr Trump could face charges under the Rico Act over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Russian rouble falls to 16-month low against US dollar
The currency has been hit by rising imports and higher military spending for the Ukraine war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3QKQhOW...
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Javier Milei: Trump admirer leads race for Argentina presidency
Javier Milei gets the biggest number of votes in a primary considered a key indicator for the election. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?
Despite an extensive emergency warning system, Lahaina residents say the wildfire came as a surprise. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Sunday, August 13, 2023
Watch: On board the boat bringing aid to fire devastated Maui
Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3YNAwZX
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Hawaii fires: Jason Momoa warns tourists not to visit Maui
The actor says Hawaii is "not the place" for a holiday, as locals say tourists carry on as normal while tragedy unfolds. from BB...
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The Clean Energy Future Is Arriving Faster Than You Think
By David Gelles, Brad Plumer, Jim Tankersley, Jack Ewing, Leo Dominguez and Nadja Popovich from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/454UfGM
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Ukraine war: Three-week-old baby and family among seven killed in Russian shelling
Russian shelling in Ukraine's southern Kherson region leaves seven civilians dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OAO5a6
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Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims
Contestants complained they were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret
The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3sdqCEI
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Saturday, August 12, 2023
US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy
The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KEyLIB...
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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar
Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires. from BBC News - World https...
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A Journey Through Lahaina’s Endless Streets of Suffering
By Mike Baker and Philip Cheung from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3sa8TOt
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Friday, August 11, 2023
Special counsel to investigate President Biden's son Hunter
The prosecutor who brought criminal charges against Hunter Biden will get additional powers. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3s3Fwx3 ...
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Ukraine fires military conscription officials for taking bribes
Officials took cash and cryptocurrency and helped people to leave Ukraine, President Zelensky says. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Spiraling Legal Bills Threaten Trump With a Cash Crunch
By Shane Goldmacher and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3qrg9ow
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K2: Climbers deny walking by dying sherpa in bid to break record
Footage has emerged appearing to show Kristin Harila’s team climbing over Mohammed Hassan on Pakistan's K2. from BBC News - World http...
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Scale of Maui wildfires seen from passenger plane
Firefighters are still battling to contain the Hawaiian island's wildfires, which began on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Thursday, August 10, 2023
Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign
A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Hawaii wildfires scorched land 'like an apocalypse'
Drone and helicopter footage shows Maui neighbourhoods burnt to the ground. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3OxzeNS
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Biden Orders Ban on New Investments in China’s Sensitive High-Tech Industries
By Peter Baker and David E. Sanger from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/44XH6iy
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French holiday home where 11 died broke safety rules - prosecutor
The building, scene of a blaze that killed 11 people with disabilities, was not properly inspected. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa
Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many". from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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UN-Syria Bab al-Hawa aid delivery deal raises fears
A deal is reached to reopen a vital crossing, but aid groups warn it could be manipulated by Syria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
More than 50 injured in Russia factory explosion
The damaged facility reportedly manufactures night vision devices and binoculars for the Russian military. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Sudan conflict: Call for gravediggers in Omdurman as fighting intensifies
Residents of the Khartoum area are shaken by an intense wave of bombing targeting paramilitary forces. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Boy, 6, boasted about shooting Virginia teacher Abigail Zwerner
New court documents show the pupil confessed to the attack and outline how he took his mother's gun. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Hawaii wildfires: Residents flee into sea to escape blazes
Dozens of homes and businesses are reportedly destroyed after wildfires engulfed the town of Lahaina. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Colombia conflict: Rebels deny plot to kill attorney general
ELN rebels say accusations they are planning to kill Attorney General Francisco Barbosa are "false". from BBC News - World https...
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Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine
The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Russia blames Ukraine for military call-up centre fires
Russia says Ukrainian scammers tricked elderly Russians into setting fire to army recruitment centres. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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South Korea: 1,000 buses evacuate scouts from disaster-hit World Jamboree
Scout contingents are leaving the international event in South Korea due to an incoming tropical storm. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability - Antony Blinken
There are concerns the Russian mercenary group may be gaining influence in the country. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qdlnnS
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Champions League: AEK Athens-Dinamo Zagreb qualifier postponed after fan killed
Tuesday's Champions League qualifier between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb is postponed after a fan is stabbed to death on the eve of the...
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Monday, August 7, 2023
Italian man crushed to death under falling cheese wheels
Giacomo Chiapparini was buried when a shelf broke in his warehouse in the Lombardy region on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help
Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3qmbNyU...
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Matty Healy: The 1975 threatened with legal action after Malaysia festival cancellation
The festival was cancelled after the band's singer launched an attack on Malaysia's LGBT laws. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Trucking Firm That Got $700 Million U.S. Bailout Declares Bankruptcy
By Alan Rappeport and Madeleine Ngo from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3KqWprF
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