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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.

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The Most Famous Woman in Men’s Tennis


By Jessica Testa from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3L3hJE8

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.

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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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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 lips.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

US condemns Israeli minister Ben Gvir's 'inflammatory' Palestinian comments

The ultranationalist minister's statement in an interview sparked a storm of criticism online.

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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.

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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's World Cup final.

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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.

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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.

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Famed Conductor Accused of Striking Singer at Performance


By Javier C. Hernández from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3smHybH

Syria: Protests over growing economic hardship spread in south

Unrest has spread across government-held southern provinces since fuel subsidies were cut last week.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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The Met Keeps Releasing Clothing With Pacsun. Why?


By Callie Holtermann from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3qIZtJb

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

The Right-Winger Calling for Social Democracy


By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/44kwhWD

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.

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In Alabama, White Tide Rushes On


By Tressie McMillan Cottom from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3P91gAR

South China Sea: Philippines resupplies Spratlys shoal troops

Manila claims mission success despite Beijing's attempts to "block, harass and interfere".

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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

California braces for arrival of Hurricane Hilary

Hurricane Hilary lashes Baja California state and is headed for the south-western US.

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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

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.

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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.

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Saturday, August 19, 2023

The Weekender


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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".

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Colombia earthquake: Guests leave as live TV broadcast disrupted

The news anchor remained calm and went to a commercial break.

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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".

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 country?

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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".

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz


By Unknown Author from NYT The Upshot https://nyti.ms/3Olkguh

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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Hawaii wildfires scorched land 'like an apocalypse'

Drone and helicopter footage shows Maui neighbourhoods burnt to the ground.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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Why Are Groceries So Expensive?


By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3DMtivk

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 game.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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