TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident

Singapore officials say they are investigating the incident, which hospitalised 57 people.

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Sudan's military leader survives drone strikes - army

Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan survives an assassination attempt by the RSF, the army spokesman says.

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Kamala Harris Is Dressing to Be President

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3SxiFEt

What does Haniyeh's killing mean for Gaza ceasefire?

As Hamas's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh was a key interlocuter in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations.

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What's the problem with swimming in the Seine?

Parisians and visitors tell the BBC whether they would take a dip in the River Seine.

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One Word Has Elevated Minnesota’s Governor to the Democrats’ V.P. Wish List

By Ernesto Londoño from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3A3wOD3

14 Questions About Our Leaders’ Health

By Robert Klitzman from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3Wh4DI0

Man arrested over suspected French railway vandalism

Police sources told local media the 28-year-old was found acting suspiciously near a railway site.

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Watch: Venezuela's Maduro declared winner in disputed vote

Both Maduro and González, the opposition candidate, have claimed victory in this presidential election.

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France rail repairs completed after arson attacks

Full service is due to resume on Monday after the network was paralysed ahead of the opening of the Olympics.

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Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums.

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Park Fire in California Grows Dramatically, Becoming Largest Active Blaze in U.S.

By Kate Selig, Alan Blinder and John Yoon from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4fenWKO

JD Vance, an Unlikely Friendship and Why It Ended

By Stephanie Saul from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3ybRS9T

Israeli strike on Gaza school 'kills 30'

Israel said Hamas was using the school, but Gaza's health ministry said most victims were children.

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How Fit Are You? Test Yourself to Find Out.

By Erik Vance from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/3LAJPGu

S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp

The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.

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The Evolution of Usha Vance

By Joseph Bernstein and Katherine Rosman from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3SqpbwR

Rural sabotage plays havoc with opening of Paris Olympics

There is tight security for the opening ceremony, but saboteurs struck rail lines miles outside the city.

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Crew 'held each other and jumped' as typhoon sunk ship

Survivors of the Tanzania-flagged Fu Shun said they swam "with all their lives" to shore.

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100 bottles of champagne found in 19th Century wreck

The cargo could have been heading to the table of Tsar Nicholas I, a diver believes.

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Debt-ridden India labourer digs up diamond worth $95,000

Raju Gound, who has been diamond-hunting for over a decade, finally got lucky this week.

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MrBeast hires investigators over co-host grooming claims

The YouTuber's co-host Ava Kris Tyson denies claims online she groomed a teenager when she was 20.

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Watch: Emergency workers pick through wreckage of Nepal plane crash

A clean-up operation is underway after a plane crashed during takeoff in Kathmandu, Nepal, killing at least 18 people.

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Democratic Delegates See Harris as the Strongest Candidate Against Trump

By Adam Nagourney, Charlie Smart and Christine Zhang from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3WBmUBx

Australian surfer's leg washes up after shark attack

Kai McKenzie, 23, was attacked by a three-metre-long great white shark in Australia on Tuesday.

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Six takeaways from Indian PM Modi's new budget

Indian PM Narendra Modi's new budget aims to tackle a deepening jobs crisis - but can he deliver?

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Seized Mexican cartel 'monster trucks' destroyed

The vehicles, which often feature homemade armour, are used as a show of force by cartels.

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The president's protectors are hardly noticeable - until things go wrong

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has raised questions about the Secret Service's record.

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Secret Service chief faces grilling over Trump shooting

Senior Republican Mike Johnson says Ms Cheatle has "a lot to answer for" with regards to the attack.

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Israel orders evacuation of part of Gaza humanitarian zone

Strikes are reported around Khan Younis, after people are told to leave eastern areas in the zone.

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For Biden, a Decision to Step Aside Would Raise Another Question

By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3A2A952

8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

By The New York Times from NYT Movies https://nyti.ms/3y4Fdpc

World's longest rowing boat to carry Olympic torch

The 24-seater boat will take the Olympic torch down a section of the River Marne on Sunday.

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Miley Cyrus Performs for Kendall Jenner and Law Roach at an L.A. Pool Party

By Julia Carmel from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3WvXSUa

Pro-Lifers Helped Bring Trump to Power. Why Has He Abandoned Us?

By Patrick T. Brown from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4d0KL2Y

Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage

Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites.

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San Diego Zoo pandas make official debut

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first pandas to enter the US in 21 years.

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Ukrainian nationalist ex-MP shot dead in Lviv street

Iryna Farion caused controversy by suggesting that “true patriots” of Ukraine should not speak Russian in any situation.

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The ‘Newhart’ Finale Was One of Bob Newhart’s Boldest TV Moments

By Noel Murray from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3WdACsQ

It’s Time for Democrats to Hold Hands and Jump

By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4cNBoUf

'Drill, baby, drill' - At the RNC as Trump charmed crowd

The BBC's Kayla Epstein watched on as Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Milwaukee.

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Thousands of rare bird eggs worth $500,000 seized in Australia

A collection of 3,404 rare eggs have been seized in Granton, Tasmania, after a European operation into the illegal bird trade.

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Trekking Across Switzerland, Guided by Locals’ Hand-Drawn Maps

By Photographs and Text by Ben Buckland from NYT Travel https://nyti.ms/3zLFHAV

Kenya police ban protests in the capital

The police say it is difficult to enforce safety for protesters who have no designated leader.

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Lewd tourist antics on Florence statue lead to outrage

The photos spark angry reactions from social media users, some of whom call for the woman's arrest.

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Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk

Ingrid Andress was widely derided for her erratic rendition before baseball's Home Run Derby.

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Indian man stuck in lift for 42 hours thought he would die

Ravindran Nair entered a hospital lift on Saturday afternoon. He was rescued on Monday morning.

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Naomi Pomeroy, 49, Chef Who Made Portland a Dining Destination, Dies

By Kim Severson from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3zTTwxa

Southgate resigns after England's Euro 2024 loss

England manager Gareth Southgate resigns after eight years in charge following defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

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‘This Is the Pick of a Very Confident Presidential Nominee’: Four Columnists Size Up J.D. Vance

By Ross Douthat, David French, Michelle Goldberg and Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/468GN5K

'World's rarest whale' washes up on NZ beach

Experts believe they have identified the animal but could wait weeks for DNA results to come back.

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Gambia’s parliament rejects bill to allow FGM

Human rights groups had urged MPs to block the bill, introduced after pressure from Muslim clerics.

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Five questions for Secret Service after Trump shooting

Former agents ask whether the event was properly resourced - and whether warnings about the gunman were passed on.

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'Serial killer' arrested after bodies found in Kenya dump

The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say.

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Donald Trump Is Unfit to Lead

By The Editorial Board from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3LgvcZ0

Here’s What Is Known About the Suspected Gunman

By Jack Healy, Mike Baker, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Katie Benner from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3WmV8bu

Watch: How chaos unfolded at Trump rally shooting

Former US President Donald Trump was rushed off stage in Pennsylvania after an apparent assassination attempt.

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Video shows Trump rally shooter on roof

The former president was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania, and has since returned home to New Jersey.

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Judy Belushi Pisano, Who Defended Her Husband’s Legacy, Dies at 73

By Clay Risen from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3Y1kLQH

Celebrity sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Known as Dr Ruth, she advocated for open conversations about sex and intimate topics.

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Did King Charles Really Buy a $6 Million New York Condo?

By Rukmini Callimachi and Vivian Marino from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/4cDJGOC

Hamas says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza humanitarian zone

An air strike hit a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.

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After Biden’s News Conference, Doubters and Defenders Weigh In

By Nicholas Nehamas from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3zEBcbs

Eminem's The Death of Slim Shady 'a mixed bag'

The US rapper apparently kills off his alter ego Slim Shady on his hotly anticipated 12th album.

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'Relief' as Canadian serial killer found guilty in death of 4 women

A judge rejected the defence case that Jeremy Skibicki was not criminally responsible for killing the indigenous women.

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'Hard to imagine' Biden serving full term, says Michael Douglas

Two-time Academy Award winner and Democrat fundraiser Michael Douglas speaks to the BBC about President Biden.

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The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

By The New York Times Books Staff from NYT Books https://nyti.ms/3zyu7cp

Srebrenica massacre: 'What happened should be known'

Victims' loved ones say "lies" are still being told, almost 30 years after 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed.

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Shackleton's Endurance ship gets extra protection

Antarctic Treaty nations agree to a plan to preserve one of the world's greatest shipwrecks.

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Australia appoints special envoy to tackle antisemitism

The government said the advisory role will help allay rising community tension over the Israel-Gaza war.

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More senior Democrats privately say Biden should step aside

The group reportedly voiced concerns in a call about the president's fitness to win the US election.

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Boeing to plead guilty to criminal fraud charge

Families of the people who died on the flights five years ago have criticised it as a "sweetheart deal".

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West African bloc risks 'disintegration' if juntas quit

The military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso say they are leaving Ecowas and forming a new alliance.

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How Healthy Is Watermelon?

By Caroline Hopkins from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/3xP7u2H

Mass tourism protesters squirt water at Barcelona tourists

Thousands of people in the Spanish city have been taking part in demonstrations against mass tourism.

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McCarthy’s Revenge Tour Rolls On, With Mixed Results

By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3zwQ23P

Jim Clyburn Is Right About What Democrats Should Do Next

By Ezra Klein from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3WcfsMI

After Covid and Olympics, Tokyo’s first female governor set for third term

Renho Saito, who was expected to be Yuriko Koike's closest rival, places third in the race.

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Iran's new president gives hope to some women and younger voters

Voters backed the moderate with hopes that he can soften sanctions and improve women's rights.

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How Biden Might Be Thinking About the Decision Ahead of Him

By Carlos Lozada from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/4cKgHZH

West Africa junta chiefs to cement alliance with first meeting

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso hope to form closer ties and move away from the wider regional bloc, Ecowas.

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Etsy vs. Sex

By Jessica Testa from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3Wc13Aq

Why More French Youth Are Voting for the Far Right

By Aurelien Breeden, Aida Alami and Dmitry Kostyukov from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3WbkaKI

Kenya's president begins X Space debate with protesters

In a historic move, President Ruto hosts an online forum for young people to air their complaints.

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Tanzanian artist who burned president's picture jailed

The 24-year-old painter outraged some Tanzanians but critics say the punishment is too harsh.

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Israel examining Hamas response to ceasefire plan

Hamas is reported to have dropped its insistence on ending the war at the outset of a planned truce.

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Kris Jenner shares plans for removal of her ovaries

The 68-year-old speaks about her diagnosis in emotional scenes on reality show, The Kardashians.

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Ellen DeGeneres cancels four comedy stand-up dates

The US comic's tour lasts until mid-August and it is unclear why some of the dates were cancelled.

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India preacher denies blame for crush deaths

Bhole Baba, who led the festival where some 120 people died, will co-operate with investigations.

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Trump Continues to Delay Naming a Running Mate, Amid Biden Debate Fallout

By Michael C. Bender from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3ztmbZW

'Worst hurricane ever' - Union Island resident describes Beryl destruction

Jeremie Tronet tells the BBC about the devastating destruction of the storm on the island where he has lived for 15 years.

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Hurricane Beryl Strengthens in Caribbean After Flattening Islands

By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3RQAI8k

Mother of rescued Israeli hostage Noa Argamani dies

Liora Argamani has died of brain cancer three weeks after her daughter was freed from captivity in Gaza.

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Kenya to borrow more after new taxes withdrawn - president

William Ruto says Kenya will need to increase borrowing after protests forced him to scrap planned taxes.

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Emotional Usher accepts lifetime achievement award

In his acceptance speech, Usher said "getting here hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it".

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World Cup glory a vindication for India cricket legends

India defeated South Africa by seven runs on Saturday to bring home a World Cup after 13 years.

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