Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say student feared kidnapped may be 'camping'

Police in Utah initially feared that missing Chinese student Kai Zhuang, 17, had been kidnapped.

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Benjamin Kiplagat: Ugandan athlete stabbed to death in Kenya - reports

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.

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John Pilger: Campaigning Australian journalist dies

Throughout his career, the writer was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy.

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DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading

The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead.

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Where Was the Israeli Military?

By Adam Goldman, Ronen Bergman, Mark Mazzetti, Natan Odenheimer, Alexander Cardia, Ainara Tiefenthäler and Sheera Frenkel from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3TJPv6C

Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by venomous snake on court

A highly venomous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International.

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Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say Chinese exchange student kidnapped

Officers in Utah say they believe Kai Zhuang, 17, is being held against his will for ransom.

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Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia

Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.

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South Africa's shark spotters back in action as great whites return

The measures being taken to keep holiday-makers apart from great white sharks in Cape Town.

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They Sold Everything to Go on a 3-Year Cruise. How It All Unraveled.

By Ceylan Yeginsu from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/3RFyYxV

Giant Waves Close Out California’s Remarkable Year of Weather Phenomena

By Heather Knight and Sergio Olmos from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3H25epO

Beachgoers swept away as huge wave crashes over wall in California

Eight people were injured as a rogue wave swamped people and vehicles in the city of Ventura.

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Qatar commutes India ex-navy officers' death penalty

The eight Indians were sentenced to death by a Qatar court in October.

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Moment Swat team tears open lorry to arrest driver on Texas motorway

Police had stopped the lorry, but the driver refused to get out of the vehicle.

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Delhi: Dense fog causes travel chaos in capital, other parts of north India

Heavy fog has led to travel disruptions and road accidents in the city and other parts of northern India.

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Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.

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In the ‘Christmas City,’ Yuletide Weddings Are the Main Event

By Sadiba Hasan from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3NL8l9t

Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea

The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships.

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5 Health Lessons We Learned in 2023

By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/48cgI6j

‘Fairytale of New York’ Isn’t Like Any Other Christmas Song

By Darran Anderson from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3TwHhi2

Pope: Free Israeli hostages and end the Gaza war

In a Christmas Day message, the pontiff pleads for an end to suffering of Israelis and Palestinians.

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Israel Says It Is Intensifying Its Campaign Against Hamas

By Isabel Kershner and Hiba Yazbek from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3tsBoI5

Laura Lynch, a Co-Founder of the Dixie Chicks, Dies at 65

By Sopan Deb and Aimee Ortiz from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3H2jNcV

Slovakia arrest over threat to copy Prague attack

The suspect said he wanted to repeat Thursday's shooting in neighbouring Czech Republic, police say.

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Explosion at Indonesia nickel plant kills 13 staff

Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited.

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Houthi Militia in Yemen Presents a Special Challenge for U.S.

By Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3H0Vaxe

The Day Hamas Came

By Patrick Kingsley, Aaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer, Ronen Bergman and Marco Hernandez from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3RBQJOj

Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin

A former TV journalist is barred from standing by officials due to "mistakes" on her application form.

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Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy.

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Japan to send Patriot missiles to US which may aid Ukraine

The move comes as Western powers run out of ammunition for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

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Bodycam footage shows police hunting Prague gunman

A gunman killed 14 people at a university in the Czech capital, before turning the gun on himself.

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Word of the Day: vertiginous

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Gaza facing famine if fighting continues, UN says

The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in.

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Ukraine war: Male citizens living abroad to be asked to join army

The defence minister says Kyiv is considering sanctions for those who do not comply.

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Gérard Depardieu: Feminists criticise Emmanuel Macron over defence of actor

The actor has been accused of rape, sexual assault and harassment. He denies any wrongdoing.

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European Super League: Uefa and Fifa rules banning breakaway league unlawful, says court

Uefa and Fifa rules banning clubs joining breakaway competitions like the European Super League are unlawful, the European Court of Justice rules.

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Italy schools that scrap nativity could face fine

The far-right government says its proposed legislation will protect the country's "cultural roots".

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Sydney Sweeney: Angus Cloud's death doesn't feel real

The Euphoria cast were "were constantly on the phone with each other crying" after Angus Cloud died.

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Colorado Ruling Knocks Trump Off Ballot: What It Means, What Happens Next

By Adam Liptak from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/41tJlJq

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: Narendra Modi breaks silence on US murder plot allegation

The US has accused an Indian man of conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York.

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Kenyan minister Kipchumba Murkomen sparks concern with 'Rwanda-is-autocracy' remark

On live TV, the transport minister commented that in Rwanda what the president said was "the law".

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Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m

The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.

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Meta's news ban in Canada remains as Online News Act goes into effect

The Canada law that forces tech giants to pay news outlets is now in effect, despite Meta's resistance.

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In Gaza, Israelis Display Tunnel Wide Enough to Handle Cars

By Ronen Bergman from NYT World https://nyti.ms/48lNnG9

BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks

The oil giant joins shipping firms in suspending travel through the key route following missile strikes.

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Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy

A flood of AI-generated nudity prompts the streaming giant to abandon new rules after just two days.

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Biden ushered to safety after car crashes into motorcade

US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware.

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Film director Otar Iosseliani dies aged 89

The Georgian-born director is known for films such as Pastorale and Favourites of the Moon.

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Paris joins calls for durable Gaza truce

Paris goes further than the UK and Germany, who stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.

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UK MP says family trapped in church complex amid sniper fire

Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby.

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Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall

Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.

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Mother of Teenager Found Dead in Walk-in Freezer Reaches $10 Million Settlement

By Lola Fadulu from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3RtOHjc

Samer Abu Daqqa: Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike

Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school.

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A Viral Dance and ‘Happiness Campaign’ Frustrates Iran’s Clerics

By Farnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar from NYT World https://nyti.ms/41q2xI8

Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years.

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Watch: King Charles, Elton John pay tribute to Barry Humphries

Humphries was celebrated for his comedic “genius” but also kindness, at a state memorial in Sydney.

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Word of the Day: plutocrat

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Beijing subway crash leaves 102 with broken bones

The impact of the collision, which occurred during heavy snowfall, caused some carriages to detach.

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Nikhil Gupta: India man accused of US murder plot appeals to court

Nikhil Gupta has been accused by the US government of conspiring to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader.

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Got Time for Milk? An Overwhelmed House, Somehow, Does.

By Robert Jimison from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3Nrojpk

Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts

It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts.

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Watch: Intruder jumps on table in Indian parliament

Lawmakers said two men jumped into the well of the house from the visitors' gallery.

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What Worries Me About the Gaza War After My Trip to Arab States

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

Ukraine war: Dozens wounded in missile strikes on Kyiv

A total of 53 people have been hurt in the attacks, including six children, the mayor of Kyiv says.

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Small island states 'weren't in room' when deal agreed

Samoa says they are "a little confused" by agreement of COP 28 climate deal while they were absent from room.

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Pakistan: 23 soldiers killed in attack on army base

An explosives-laden vehicle rams into a building, which is being used as a Pakistani army base.

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What to Know About Claudine Gay, Harvard’s Embattled President

By Sarah Mervosh from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/41hGUcW

Zara pulls advert accused of resembling Gaza images

The fashion firm says it regrets any misunderstanding about its advertising campaign.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky heads to US in bid to rescue $60bn military aid

The Ukrainian leader's third Washington visit comes with the military aid mired in US domestic politics.

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Anna Cardwell: Honey Boo Boo pays tribute to sister who dies aged 29

Anna Cardwell, known as Chickadee, co-starred on the family reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.

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US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community.

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Paris Ritz: Missing €750k ring found in hotel vacuum bag

The owner has said she left the ring on a table in her hotel room but when she returned it was gone.

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Teenage children of jailed Narges Mohammadi accept her Nobel Peace Prize

In a speech smuggled from prison and read out by her twins, Narges Mohammadi denounces "tyrannical" Iran.

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Smile Direct Club dentistry aligners firm shuts down

Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy.

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3 Contentious Exchanges at the College Antisemitism Hearing

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Explosion and fireball seen as storm sweeps through Tennessee

Tornadoes battering Tennessee leave thousands of people without power.

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8 Things You Should Never Say to Your Partner, According to Therapists

By Jancee Dunn from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/41481bk

Nigeria takes major step towards once again producing refined oil

A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.

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U.S. Sticks to Its Position on Israel as Gaza Crisis Deepens

By Michael Crowley from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/47JZWuW

Philippines accuses China of shooting water cannon at its boats

The incident is the latest dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.

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North Koreans deported from Chinese jails face torture, activists warn

About 600 defectors, believed to be mostly women, have not been heard from since their deportation.

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Gaza: Video appears to show Palestinian men stripped and detained by IDF

Footage circulating online shows blindfolded men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli soldiers.

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Video shows stripped Palestinian men detained in Gaza

Pictures on social media show dozens of men in their underwear, with their hands restrained.

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Remembering Norman Lear’s Most Controversial Episode

By Esther Zuckerman from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3RasDKx

College Presidents Under Fire After Dodging Questions About Antisemitism

By Stephanie Saul and Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3uPp3Ox

Two dead after school shooting in western Russian city of Bryansk

A teenage girl shot and killed one person before shooting herself.

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Chennai: Heavy rains from Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of destruction in city

Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone.

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Best TV Shows of 2023

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UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark

The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP.

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Tim Rogers, Hairstylist to the Stars and Moguls, Dies at 51

By Alex Williams from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3GvwTzc

E-cigarettes: France backs bill to ban disposable vapes

The French parliament votes in favour but it still needs backing from the Senate and the EU Commission.

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Nigeria airstrike 'mistakenly' kills worshippers at religious festival

The army was targeting "terrorists" when civilians were hit by accident, the state governor says.

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New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies

The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty.

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World War Two bomb detonated off coast of Denmark

The 130kg bomb got caught in a fisherman's net and had to be detonated by the Danish Navy.

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COP28 president hits back at climate denial claims

"Everything we do is centred behind the science," the head of the UN climate talks in Dubai says.

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Billie Eilish accuses Variety of 'outing' her in cover story

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.

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‘I Want to Be Awake When I Die’

By Atef Abu Saif from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/47XZuZD

Harris Says U.S. Strongly Opposes ‘Forced Relocation of Palestinians From Gaza’

By Michael D. Shear from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3sTqESS

Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea

The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming".

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"A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza"

The BBC's Hugo Bachata describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.

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French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher

Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.

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Unusual Names Can Complicate Life in Japan. Now Parents Are Being Reined In.

By Hikari Hida from NYT World https://nyti.ms/46FjAqO

Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai

In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas.

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Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky

Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013.

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It’s Not the Economy. It’s the Fascism.

By Frank Bruni from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4130CsJ

Ukraine war: Zelensky says fortifying front lines must be accelerated

Ukraine's president meets frontline commanders and says winter is a new phase of the war with Russia.

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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again

The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.

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