US 'hopeful' Hamas will accept new Gaza truce deal

The secretary of state calls Israel's latest offer for a hostage release "extraordinarily generous".

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Here are the latest developments.

By Eryn Davis, Liset Cruz, Karla Marie Sanford and John Yoon from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/4bgtaD1

Migrants hit by high fees to send money home

Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive.

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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.

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As Colleges Weigh Crackdowns on Protests, Questions About Outsiders Linger

By Patricia Mazzei from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4bdpgef

Palestinian leader appeals to US to stop Israel's Rafah offensive

Mahmoud Abbas says any attack on city could see large numbers of Palestinians flee Gaza entirely.

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Musk in China to discuss full self driving - reports

China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country.

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'Nobody will take my voice anymore' - Israeli hostage

Moran Yanai, who was taken hostage by Hamas, speaks about spending 54 days in captivity.

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MeToo founder defiant after Weinstein wins rape appeal

Tarana Burke says the overturning of Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction in New York is not a blow to MeToo.

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The Onion Is Sold by G/O Media

By Katie Robertson from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/49P4oJf

AI Tupac track vanishes from Drake's Instagram

The megastar had been ordered to delete the track by the late rapper's estate for "abusing his legacy".

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NewJeans: The controversy shaking the K-pop world

The infighting between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and its label Ador has put fans on edge.

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Police arrest 93 in LA as Gaza protests intensify in US

Dozens are taken into custody as police clear an encampment at the University of Southern California.

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Kid Cudi cancels tour after breaking foot

"The injury is much more serious than I first thought," says the rapper as he cancels tour dates.

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Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text

Some sections of the UK edition of the book, released on Thursday, have been redacted.

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Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star

The public has been asked to help find Orpheus Pledger, after he failed to appear in court on assault charges.

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Chinese shop shut for allegedly barring Nigerians

The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism allegations.

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Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space

Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.

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Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos

Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent days.

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Israeli military's intelligence chief resigns over 7 October

Maj Gen Aharon Haliva is the first leader to quit for failing to prevent the 7 October attack.

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Trump's hush-money trial to hear opening arguments

Lawyers will outline their cases in front of jurors in the former president's historic criminal trial.

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South Africa's ANC loses Zuma party name battle

The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC armed wing.

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Ecuador votes for tougher security amid gang violence

In a referendum, Ecuadorians voted in favour of allowing the military to patrol the country's streets.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4d5JtV4

Tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood injures 15

The incident happened shortly after 9pm local time on Saturday night, authorities said.

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Ukraine Aid Divides Republicans, After Trump Tones Down His Resistance

By Jonathan Weisman and Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3U9G7Yp

Israel’s Strike on Iran: A Limited Attack but a Potentially Big Signal

By David E. Sanger and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3W5LGJW

BBC reporter at Trump trial as man sets himself on fire

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.

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Togo passes laws removing president's term limits

Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.

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In a Manhattan Court, a Jury Is Picked to Judge a President

By Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, Jesse McKinley and Kate Christobek from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/449lTCS

Two arrested in Poland over attack on Navalny ally

Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in March.

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Allman Brothers Band guitarist Betts dies at 80

Dickey Betts helped create their band's Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin' Man.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Jqi5mV

Sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon Release New Song

By Marc Tracy from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3Jpiqq8

Fans react as Taylor Swift's new album 'leaked'

The Tortured Poets Department appears to drop online a day before its scheduled release.

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Four US states hit by 911 call outages

There were temporary issues in Nevada, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas overnight; the cause is unknown.

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Can you hear the hyenas and wild pigs in new David Bowie hit?

The late musician's song is part of a project giving financial credit to nature.

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Security forces kill 29 Maoist rebels in India

The gunfight in eastern Chhattisgarh state took places days before elections begin in India.

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Baby hurt in Sydney stabbing out of intensive care

The daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, is one of six people still in hospital.

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The Fever Dream of Landing an Apartment

By Samantha Maldonado from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/3UirHq3

Chinese internet amused by building that looks like sanitary pad

The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.

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Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel

EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3Q1qQrk

Why has Iran attacked Israel?

Iran's attack on Israel marks a major escalation in a long-running shadow war between the two nations.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/43WD8XG

The Age of the Open Letter Should End

By Roxane Gay from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3TZflSt

Iran warns Israel against 'reckless' retaliation

Tehran says such a move would receive a "decisive and much stronger response".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3vG0wwc

Knifeman rampaged through Sydney mall as shoppers ran for their lives

A day out at a popular shopping centre ended in tragedy when a knife-wielding man killed six people.

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Body of Israeli shepherd, 14, found in West Bank

Benjamin Achimeir was reported missing after taking a flock of sheep out to graze on Friday morning.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3vQCe2t

Iranian troops accused of seizing Israel-linked ship

The MSC Aries was seized by troops descending from a helicopter early on Saturday, the ship's owner says.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4aQ4UaG

Dozens stranded after fatal Turkey cable car crash

Passengers fell to the ground when a cabin collided with a broken pole near Antalya, officials have said.

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Customers Flock to Costco to Buy Gold Bars

By Rebecca Carballo from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3TS44U5

Notre-Dame's transformation five years after fire

Renovation work continues after 2019's devastating fire at the iconic cathedral in Paris.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3JeU3ez

What Chinese Outrage Over ‘3 Body Problem’ Says About China

By Li Yuan from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3PTxpMO

Watch: Guatemala landfill fire declared a disaster

Guatemala's president has declared a natural disaster as dozens of forest fires rage and a landfill site burns.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4aKDIde

At the Japan State Dinner, Jill Biden Makes an Entrance

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/4aSbNrR

At least 17 Pakistani pilgrims killed in Eid crash

Officials say the truck lost control and plunged into a ditch, killing 17 and injuring dozens more.

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Drone video from Russia shows highest ever levels of flooding

In the Russian region of Orenburg, thousands of people have been evacuated as water levels surge.

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Germany defends genocide case at top UN court

The country has been accused of "facilitating" genocide by providing arms to Israel.

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

Israel 'can handle' threat from Iran, says military

Iran warns of retaliation for a strike on its Damascus consulate, saying Israeli embassies are no longer safe.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3U6SHJ3

At Rally for Hostages, Some Boo When Congressman Calls for Gaza Aid

By Liset Cruz from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3POtuR1

Up to a Trillion Cicadas Are About to Emerge in the U.S.

By Aimee Ortiz from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/3JdmPfv

Watch: Returning home to find house in ruins

Palestinians started returning to the city after Israel said it was reducing the amount of soldiers in southern Gaza.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3U5ZZNl

Germany faces genocide case over Israel weapon sales

Nicaragua accused Berlin of "facilitating" genocide by selling over $300m worth of weapons to Israel.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3U8FbES

Happy 20th Anniversary, Gmail. I’m Sorry I’m Leaving You.

By Ezra Klein from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4cOgipq

Did One Guy Just Stop a Huge Cyberattack?

By Kevin Roose from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/3J8vC2x

Actor Cole Brings Plenty found dead in Kansas

The US star of popular TV series 1923 was named a suspect in a domestic violence inquiry last week.

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Thousands forced to evacuate after Russian dam bursts

Local emergency services say they are working to stem the flooding in the city of Orsk.

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

Israel and U.S. Are on Alert for Iran to Strike Back at Israel

By Farnaz Fassihi, Eric Schmitt and Ronen Bergman from NYT World https://nyti.ms/4arsvii

Up to a Trillion Cicadas Are About to Emerge in the U.S.

By Aimee Ortiz from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/3JdmPfv

Six Russian planes destroyed by drones - Ukraine

Security sources tell BBC Ukrainian another eight bombers were badly damaged in the attack.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/4akhQ8X

Italian island offers rampant goats up for adoption

A remote Italian island where goats outnumber humans six to one is trying to give them away.

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Elephant kills 80-year-old US tourist in Zambia

The unnamed woman died of her injuries after an elephant flipped her car over several times.

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

Watch: Passengers scramble to escape burning Thai ferry

Passengers and crew reportedly jumped into the sea to escape the blaze.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3J5kkvR

Anya Taylor-Joy confirms secret wedding in 2022

The Queen's Gambit star confirms she married her partner Malcolm McRae two years ago in New Orleans.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3vN467v

Euphoria star wants to stop playing trans roles

Hunter Schafer says she does not want being transgender to be "the centrepiece to what I'm doing".

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TZBx02

Venezuelan YouTuber released after 'terrorism arrest'

Oscar Alejandro Pérez, who is known for his travel videos, was detained for 32 hours in Venezuela.

from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TFlPG8

Will MAGA Republicans Block Baltimore’s Rebuilding?

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4cJwsAr

Republican leader makes fresh push for Ukraine aid

Speaker Mike Johnson has a plan for how to cover costs - but is also trying to hold onto his power.

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

Will legalising cannabis unleash chaos in Germany?

Campaigners hail the law shift, which comes into force on 1 April - though police are less thrilled.

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

Detroit Lions player Sutton in custody after 'evading' arrest for weeks

Former Detroit Lions player Cameron Sutton hands himself in to police to face domestic violence allegations, more than three weeks after an arrest warrant was issued.

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