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Sunday, March 31, 2024

Stop stealing from Air Force One, US journalists told

Pillowcases and plates are among items that have reportedly vanished from the US president's plane.

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Eight Chinese migrants found dead on Mexico beach

The group were in a boat that capsized along a route used by people trying to reach the US.

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Beyoncé album is missing tracks on vinyl, fans say

Fans who pre-ordered physical copies of the star's latest album say they have been short-changed.

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Saturday, March 30, 2024

Peru president's home raided in Rolex probe

Authorities searched for a collection of Rolex watches Dina Boluarte allegedly had not declared.

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Hugh Hefner and Marilyn Monroe property up for auction

The big sale includes cocktail dresses worn by the actress and the magazine owner's famed silk smoking jackets.

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Lost Marvin Gaye music resurfaces in Belgium

The tapes have lain hidden in Ostend for 40 years. But a legal fight is brewing over who owns them.

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Watch: Northern Lights captured glowing over volcano

Volcanic eruptions have been taking place in the region since 14 January.

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Stay! Germany denies reports of sausage dog ban

The government moves to reassure dachshund fans after a petition was launched against a draft law.

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Lost power, mayday call and crash before Baltimore bridge collapse

Minutes after a container ship sent a mayday call, it crashed and caused a bridge to collapse. Six people are presumed dead.

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Argentina angers Colombia over 'terrorist' jibe

President Javier Milei calls his Colombian counterpart a "murdering terrorist", triggering diplomatic expulsions.

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Four killed during stabbing spree in Illinois

Police in Rockford say the attacks occurred after a home invasion and that a man was arrested.

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Trump Spreads Apparent Hoax in Attacking Judge’s Daughter


By Jesse McKinley and Ben Protess from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/4cDfUd5

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Cocaine haul found after high-speed boat chase

Colombian authorities seize over three tonnes of cocaine following a chase at sea, their largest haul of 2024.

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Son of G Bissau ex-president jailed for drugs coup plot

Malam Bacai Sanha Jr wanted to use the proceeds of smuggling heroin to fund a coup, US authorities say.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Putin pins attack on jihadists but still blames Kyiv

Ukraine rejects Moscow's accusation as European governments boost security because of jihadist threats.

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Japan to sell fighter jets in break from pacifism

The move comes ahead of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's official visit to the US in April.

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Display of Battered Men Was Russia’s Warning to the Public, Analysts Say


By Valerie Hopkins and Neil MacFarquhar from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3TxaYxU

Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by ship

Some 20 people are thought to be in the water after the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge gave way.

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Simon Harris - the man on the brink of Irish history

The favourite to replace Leo Varadkar as taoiseach organised his first political meeting aged 16.

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Rosenberg: As Russia mourns, how will Putin react to concert attack?

More than 130 people were killed when gunmen entered a packed Moscow venue and opened fire.

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Sunday, March 24, 2024

Bullets, a crush and panic: Moscow concert that became a massacre

People initially thought they heard firecrackers, but they soon realised they were under attack.

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The Hotel Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave


By Matthew Haag from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/4cw9mx6

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Moscow attack: 'The first thing you notice is the smell'

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg visits the Moscow concert hall where more than 100 were people were killed.

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Inside the Republican Attacks on Electric Vehicles


By Coral Davenport, Lisa Friedman and Jack Ewing from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/49UAcNz

Blackouts hit Ukraine after wave of Russian strikes

Ukraine says Russia trying to cause failure of country's energy system after widespread attack.

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Fleeing Ukraine’s embattled border villages

Ukrainians are leaving villages occupied by Russia amid a rise in cross-border attacks by both sides.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Who could be Ireland's next leader?

Nominations for a new Fine Gael leader open on Thursday morning following Leo Varadkar's resignation.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Senegal president rejects blame for election chaos

He tells the BBC he won't apologise for attempting to delay the vote, a move that led to deadly protests.

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Entire Gaza population facing acute hunger - US

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says it is the first time this has happened and calls for more aid.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Nvidia unveils latest artificial intelligence chip

The firm has benefited from the AI boom, making it the third-most valuable company in the US.

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The US Navy's relentless battle against Houthi attacks

The BBC gets rare access to a US aircraft carrier trying to protect merchant vessels in the Red Sea.

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Teens detained in China over classmate's death

The case in Handan city has sparked anger and furious debate on juvenile crime.

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Kushner Deal in Serbia Follows Earlier Interest by Trump


By Eric Lipton, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3vcb1ad

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Netanyahu vows to defy allies on Rafah invasion

The Israeli prime minister says no international pressure will stop Israel from achieving all its war aims.

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Fans thrilled as Ed Sheeran sings in Punjabi

The star teamed up with Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh at his concert in Mumbai, delighting the crowd.

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Czechs struggle to contain surge of whooping cough

Prague's elderly mayor coughs and splutters during a public meeting as authorities battle increase.

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Russia's Vladimir Putin seeks fifth term in tightly-controlled election

The vote, weeks after opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death, is expected to keep Putin in office until at least 2030.

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Boeing plane lands without panel in Oregon

No-one is injured after the 737-800 lands without an external panel, which went unnoticed in flight.

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Cara Delevingne's LA mansion gutted by fire

The model and actress was not at home at the time, but two other people were injured.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Israel downplays truce prospects after Hamas response

Meanwhile an aid ship is nearing Gaza in a pilot voyage aimed at opening up a maritime supply route.

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Russians begin voting in election Putin is bound to win

Despite the guaranteed result, the Kremlin is keen to make the election appear legitimate.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

60 migrants die as boat sinks in Med, survivors say

Shipwreck survivors tell rescuers they had set sail from Libya a week earlier.

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Japan courts again say same-sex marriage ban is illegal

LGBT+ activists hail the legal win but say real reform is still up to a conservative legislature.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Boeing whistleblower remembered as 'brave man'

Lawyers for John Barnett tell the BBC they "didn't see any indication he would take his own life".

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Neil Young to rejoin Spotify after Joe Rogan row

The star had removed his music in a protest over vaccine misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

My focus on Biden's memory was fair, says investigator

The former special counsel will defend his report into the president's handling of classified documents.

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The rise and fall of Haiti's Ariel Henry

Ariel Henry promised to tackle gang violence and restore the presidency. He failed to do either.

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Ukraine-based fighters claim raids into Russia

Russia's military says it has thwarted an attempted breakthrough into the country's two western regions.

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Best and Worst Moments From the 2024 Oscars


By The New York Times from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/3IxfCXn

Israel reveals its rewritten Eurovision song

The lyrics have been revised, after Israel's initial entry was rejected for its perceived political overtones.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3VcRDo1

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Saudi oil giant sees sharp fall in profits

Saudi Aramco is boosting its pay-out to shareholders despite a 25% fall in profits last year.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3IvUVLG

U.S. Military Enters a New Phase With Gaza Aid Operations


By Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/49JwAOt

Portugal votes as far right seeks kingmaker role

Neither the governing Socialists nor conservatives may win outright, boosting the populists' power.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Trhx66

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Destructive Joshua knocks out Ngannou in second round

Anthony Joshua delivers the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou.

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Sea corridor to Gaza could open at weekend - Von der Leyen

The European Commission chief said an initial delivery of aid could leave Cyprus as early as Friday.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/43aV8Nz

5 Takeaways From the State of the Union


By Michael D. Shear and Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3wI99qa

Ronny Jackson, Former White House Physician, Was Demoted by the Navy


By Eileen Sullivan, Michael D. Shear and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3PdL2FZ

Victims' families condemn Uvalde shooting report

An independent investigator clears police of wrongdoing over the deadly school shooting in Texas in 2022.

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

West African juntas to form anti-jihadi joint force

Niger's army chief says it will be operational as soon as possible, without giving details of its size.

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Watch: Indian navy rescues ship crew after Houthi attack

Three crew members have been killed in the attack off southern Yemen, US officials say.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Russia ignores arrest warrants for Putin officers

Russia says it does not recognise International Criminal Court warrants issued for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

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Virginia Republican Primary Election Results


By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4a1NXJS

South Africa police question four over missing girl

Police say arrests are on the cards, following the six-year-old's disappearance on 19 February.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3VbikcV

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Ghana president delays decision on anti-gay bill

Nana Akufo-Addo says he will not assent to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill until a Supreme Court ruling.

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India diners spit blood after being served 'dry ice'

Five customers fell sick after they were served dry ice after dinner at an Indian restaurant.

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Four things to watch out for on Super Tuesday

The race for the White House is not the only major political issue US voters will weigh in on.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/48Bysap

Monday, March 4, 2024

Easing the Daily Reality of My Strangeness


By Esau McCaulley from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/49BLO86

Rihanna, Gates and Zuckerberg at India wedding gala

Glimpses of the three-day event - from Rihanna's performance to Bill Gates in Indian wedding attire.

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US top court poised to issue key Trump 2024 ruling

The former president could learn if Colorado can ban him from the ballot using an anti-rebellion constitutional clause.

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

Watch: Ploughing through California and Nevada snow

A massive blizzard sweeps across parts of California and Nevada in the western United States.

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Girl, 7, dies in English Channel crossing attempt

A boat carrying 16 migrants capsized in French waters a few kilometres from the coast, local officials say.

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Tributes as Nigerian actor Mr Ibu dies aged 62

John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, was loved for his comic roles in a career spanning more than two decades.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3T4f00r

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Trump Says Little on Gaza, and Nothing About What He’d Do Differently


By Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman and Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3TjB9co

Top Ukrainian general eyes leadership shake-up

Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi insisted the situation on Ukraine's eastern front "remains difficult, but controlled".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3V1UIqW

Victoria Beckham's fashion show disrupted by Peta

The 49-year-old Spice Girl was showcasing her label's autumn/winter collection at Paris Fashion Week.

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Sydney Mardi Gras honours killed gay couple

A moment of silence has been held to remember Luke Davies and Jesse Baird who were allegedly murdered.

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Moroccan IS militants sentenced to death in Somalia

The men will be executed by a firing squad if their appeal against the sentence fails.

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BBC visits Iran polling station as voting begins

The BBC's Carrie Davies in Tehran says there are major concerns about "voter apathy".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3V0yCFs

UN chief urges probe into deadly Gaza aid convoy incident

At least 117 people were killed on Thursday as crowds gathered round aid lorries in Gaza City.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3IE535b