Jeremy Renner takes first film role since accident

The Marvel films star is joining the cast of the third Knives Out film starring Daniel Craig.

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Heat kills at least 15 in India as temperatures near 50C

Parts of the country are experiencing brutal heatwaves, with temperatures touching 50C in some areas.

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Mesmerising lava rivers as Icelandic volcano erupts

Lava continues to spurt from from a volcanic system in Reykjanes Peninsula, after Wednesday's powerful eruption.

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Deadly end to Mexico campaign as local candidate shot

A man running for mayor in Guerrero state has become the latest victim in a campaign beset by violence

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Moment winds push plane away from airport gate in Texas

American Airlines says several aircraft were affected by strong winds, but no one was injured.

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At Trump Trial’s Closings, Lawyers Weave Facts Into Clashing Accounts

By Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich and Maggie Haberman from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3V07y7t

Colombian Congress votes to ban bullfighting

After many failed attempts, a bill banning bullfighting has won approval in Colombia's Congress.

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Singapore Airlines plane dropped 178ft in five seconds - report

Rapid changes in gravitational force caused the altitude drop which injured passengers, investigators say.

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Furiosa sees worst Memorial Day opening in 30 years

The Mad Max prequel narrowly beat its competitor The Garfield Movie, which made $31.1m (£24.3m).

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The Stench of Climate Change Denial

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3KhwaU6

Kidnapped man running for mayor in Mexico found alive

A candidate for mayor is the latest Mexican politician to be targeted amid a surge of violence.

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Newly uncovered Caravaggio goes on show in Madrid

Caravaggio's Ecce Homo nearly escaped attention, having initially been attributed to another 17th Century artist.

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German army officer jailed for spying for Russia

The 52-year-old captain admitted to passing information on munitions systems and aircraft to Moscow.

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US actor shot dead during attempted car theft

General Hospital and Siberia actor Johnny Wactor was killed on Saturday in LA, his family confirms.

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Colombia begins exploring ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

Exploration of a 300-year-old wreck in the Caribbean Sea with an estimate £16bn trove starts.

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Hamas launches rocket attack towards Tel Aviv area

Hamas fires rockets towards the Tel Aviv area in central Israel for the first time in months.

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Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years

Military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré breaks his promise to restore civillian rule by 1 July this year.

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The Rolling Stones Really Might Never Stop

By Lindsay Zoladz from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3VdQqwd

The Best Films of 2024, So Far

By The New York Times from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/3VfPt6E

Ali MacGraw on Her Natural, Beautiful Life

By Guy Trebay from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3WUPb6E

Chile arrests firefighter for blaze that killed 137

A forestry worker is also arrested and charged with arson over the fire - the country's deadliest.

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Why Kenya’s non-Nato ally status is crucial for regional security

Kenya is the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to enter the special military alliance with the US.

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Ex-marine can be extradited to US, Australian judge rules

Daniel Duggan is wanted by Washington for allegedly training Chinese military pilots - which he denies.

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‘It's possible to regain the forest we once had’

A project in Mozambique is trying to reverse the alarming rate of deforestation there.

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Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as meme

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency.

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Mother's joy as son named world's youngest male artist

The Ghanaian toddler broke the record at the tender age of one year and 152 days.

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Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 9

By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and John Yoon from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3V1729s

French arrest over suspected Olympic torch relay plot

A man is held on suspicion of targeting Thursday's event in Bordeaux, says France's interior minister.

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Generator fumes choke Nigeria students to death - reports

The seven students fell asleep in a locked music studio with the generator still running.

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Bibi Is Choosing Stefanik and Trump. President Biden, Don’t Be Fooled.

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3yvl4se

Watch: Inside wrecked plane after massive turbulence

Footage shows injured passengers, items strewn across the floor and oxygen masks dangling.

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France's president to fly to riot-hit New Caledonia

Macron held a defence council on the New Caledonia situation at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday

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One dead as London-Singapore flight hit by turbulence

Singapore Airlines says several others were hurt and the flight was diverted to Bangkok.

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Seven Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid

The Palestinian health ministry says those killed include a doctor who was on his way to work.

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A Tongue-Lashing for a Defense Witness Isn’t Great News for Trump

By Jonathan Alter from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3V86Q9m

Closing statements in Trump hush-money trial expected next Tuesday

Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen is expected to finish his testimony in the New York court today.

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders

They are wanted for alleged war crimes committed in the 7 October attacks and the war which followed.

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War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections.

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Knife attack in China primary school leaves 2 dead

Police say the female suspect allegedly used a fruit knife in the attack which left 10 others hurt.

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Zuma takes election battle cry to ANC’s heartland

Ex-President Jacob holds a rally in the historic township of Soweto as he returns to the political front line.

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Body of hostage recovered from Gaza, says IDF

The Israeli military said Ron Benjamin was found alongside the bodies of three other hostages.

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Row erupts over portraits of Australia's richest woman

Gina Rinehart's campaign to have two portraits removed has sparked debate about art and censorship.

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U.C.L.A. Faculty Votes Against Rebuking University’s Chancellor

By Jill Cowan from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3WMa5EN

Child taken by floodwaters saved by a stranger

Hundreds were killed in recent flooding in Afghanistan, which saw homes swept away and roads destroyed.

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And the Defense Calls … the Pizza Guy

By William K. Rashbaum and Patrick McGeehan from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3V2izq5

Rare footage shows deep-sea squid attacking camera

Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid launching itself at a deep-see camera.

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Bone found during missing Japan steel worker search

Police say DNA tests will be carried out to see if the remains are those of the 30-year-old employee.

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9 Tips to Stretch Your Food Budget

By Krysten Chambrot from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3wt5IUx

Stars back Kevin Spacey acting return

The Oscar winner has not appeared in film or on stage since 2017 after sexual assault claims.

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Mexican villagers killed amid cartel battle

At least 11 people have been killed in Chiapas state as two cartels battle for control of the area.

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Can This Ex-Republican Revive Democrats in Rural Ohio?

By Farah Stockman and Damon Winter from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4bg3RBx

Ukraine troops pull back in Kharkiv after Russia offensive

Ukraine says it has moved troops to "advantageous positions" as Russia intensifies its attacks on the region.

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Putin makes ex-security council chief Kremlin aide

Nikolai Patrushev, 72, is replaced as head of Russia's Security Council by Sergei Shoigu.

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Burying stories, lying, no emails - Cohen on life as Trump's fixer

Cohen said the ex-president never had an email address, telling Cohen people ''have gone down'' because of emails used against them.

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Lebanon minister fears intensification of Israeli offensive against Hezbollah

Its foreign minister tells the BBC it is concerned Israel will step up air strikes on Hezbollah.

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Russia claims troops enter border town near Kharkiv

Ukraine is concerned about what could happen if Russian troops get within artillery range of Kharkiv.

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The Russians simply walked in, Ukrainian troops in Kharkiv tell BBC

The BBC's Jonathan Beale meets front-line soldiers battling Russia's new incursion in north-east Ukraine.

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As Israel Steps Up Attacks, 300,000 Gazans Are on the Move

By Raja Abdulrahim, Bilal Shbair, Aaron Boxerman and Ben Shpigel from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3yiDU5O

UK arms ban for Israel would help Hamas - Cameron

Foreign Secretary David Cameron tells the BBC the UK should focus on getting humanitarian aid into Gaza.

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Children killed as bomb falls near Sudan hospital - MSF

The battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days.

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Israel orders more evacuations as Rafah fighting intensifies

The Israeli military tells thousands of Palestinians to leave the city as it expands its military operation.

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Man freed five days after South Africa building collapse

The worker pulled to safety is one of 42 people rescued from the building which collapsed on Monday.

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In pictures: Northern Lights dazzle around the world

The aurora borealis was visible around the world on Friday night, stunning photographers everywhere.

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Hundreds flee Ukraine border area after Russia attack

Evacuations are under way in the Kharkiv area as fighting continues after Friday's surprise incursions.

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Dutch contestant disqualified from Eurovision

The singer, Joost Klein, had been among the favourites to win the contest in Malmö, Sweden.

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Zelensky fires head of bodyguard after failed plot

No reason was given for Serhiy Rud's dismissal. He has led the president's security detail since 2019.

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Hillary Clinton Accuses Protesters of Ignorance of Mideast History

By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4btUFcq

Israel heads to Eurovision final, despite protests

Twenty-year-old singer Eden Golan makes the final, despite being booed during dress rehearsals.

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Horse stranded on rooftop and airport floods in Brazil

Aerials show a horse stranded on a rooftop and a flooded airport in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.

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Stormy Daniels Delivers Intense Testimony in Trump’s Trial: 6 Takeaways

By Kate Christobek and Jesse McKinley from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3QAz4qB

Ukraine hit by 'massive' attack on energy grid

The attacks come as Ukraine marks a major national holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany.

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Trump and Stormy Daniels face off on tense day in court

The star witness recounted her alleged sexual encounter with the ex-president and faced testy questioning from his lawyers.

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Katy Perry says mum conned by fake AI Met Gala pic

Fake Met Gala images of Rhianna and Dua Lipa were also viewed by millions on social media.

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Pamela Anderson on Her Met Gala Debut: ‘I Am Playing Me’

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/3JQCVfz

Brazil floods leave hundreds of towns under water

At least 85 people have died in Rio Grande do Sul state and 150,000 have had to flee their homes.

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Devastating images show impact of Brazil floods

Aerial footage shows devastating scenes in Brazil as landslides and massive flooding kills dozens.

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Cubans lured to Russian army by high pay and passports

The number of Cubans recruited to fight in Ukraine is thought to be in the hundreds.

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Was the Stone Age Actually the Wood Age?

By Franz Lidz from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/3JM4pTp

Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour.

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US blames Rwanda and rebels for deadly camp strike

At least nine people are killed in an attack on a camp in eastern DR Congo.

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Pro-Palestinian protests heap pressure on Biden from left and right

Joe Biden is caught between students demanding peace, and Americans concerned the unrest is disrupting education.

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Hope Hicks Takes the Stand: 5 Takeaways From Trump’s Criminal Trial

By Jesse McKinley and Kate Christobek from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3QwNI27

Gaza ceasefire talks intensify in Cairo

Hamas said it was sending negotiators to talks in a "positive spirit" after studying the latest proposal.

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Columbia campus community 'shattered' by police raid

Students say they have lost trust and are in limbo after New York officers arrested Gaza protesters.

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Liberia to set up first war crimes court

An estimated 250,000 people were killed in Liberia's two civil wars between 1989 and 2003.

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Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The move comes as the US negotiates pulling out its troops after Niger's junta ordered their expulsion.

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Emotional support alligator taken and released in swamp

Wally the emotional support alligator is missing after being taken by pranksters, his owner says.

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‘What do I do now that my sons have been swept away?’

Two of Grishon Waiganjo's sons were swept away in recent flooding in Kenya that has killed hundreds of people.

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Russia blamed for GPS interference affecting flights in Europe

Experts say Russia has been jamming GPS signals in certain European regions, leading to disruption for civilian aircraft.

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Weinstein to appear in court after conviction quashed

New York prosecutors plan to retry Weinstein's case after his 2020 rape conviction was overturned.

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Watch: The night police raided NY university campus

Dozens have been arrested during a night-time operation at the Ivy League school in New York City.

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Watch: Moment violent clashes break out at UCLA

Protesters and counter-protestors clash at pro-Palestinian encampments in Los Angeles.

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