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Sunday, July 16, 2023
Singer and actress Jane Birkin dead at 76
The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris, French media reports. from BBC News - World https...
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Saturday, July 15, 2023
Republican prosecutors target corporate diversity programmes
State attorneys general threaten top US companies with legal action over race-based quotas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/44pjrYc
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Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms
After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus. from BBC News - World https:...
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They Lost Their Legs. Doctors and Health Care Giants Profited.
By Katie Thomas, Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Robert Gebeloff from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/43qBagu
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Suspect in Gilgo Beach Killings Led a Life of Chaos and Control
By Andy Newman and Nate Schweber from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3NTeTSH
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Landslides and floods wreak havoc in South Korea
Thousands have evacuated their homes and at least 20 people are dead amid heavy rain and floods. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/46Nc...
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Friday, July 14, 2023
Russian parliament bans gender reassignment surgery for trans people
It is the latest attack on LGBT rights in the country, after another anti-gay law was extended last year. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Why are actors so worried about AI?
The US actors' union says artificial intelligence poses an "existential threat" to the profession. from BBC News - World htt...
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South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma in Russia for medical treatment
The announcement comes a day after a court ruled he was released from jail on parole unlawfully. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/44Na...
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Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure
The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat. from BBC News - World https:...
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Who is Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood?
A former star of US sitcoms, Fran Drescher is the union chief leading actors into battle with streamers. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Asia floods: Death toll climbs in severe monsoon season
More than 100 people have died this month as countries across the region experience extreme rainfall. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Syria seeks to assert control over UN aid deliveries
Damascus says it will play a key part in deliveries, raising fears it could manipulate distribution. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
Kosovo: Drink thrown as brawl breaks out in Kosovo parliament
An opposition lawmaker douses PM Albin Kurti during a parliamentary debate sparking a brief fight. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3O...
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Vermont Storm Exposes the Strengths, and Limits, of New Flood Defenses
By Jenna Russell, Richard Beaven and Hilary Swift from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3DdcjCg
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US approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
The government said the move would help reduce women's barriers to accessing contraception. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3O9LU...
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Sudan conflict: 87 people found in Darfur mass grave, UN says
There are concerns the RSF is targeting specific ethnic groups in the West Darfur region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/46YnzjA
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Hollywood actors' strike expected alongside screenwriters
The SAG-AFTRA union is expected to opt for strike action on Thursday, after studio talks broke down. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Milan Kundera, author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being, dies aged 94
The exiled Czech-French writer used satire to explore totalitarianism and the human condition. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3JWheu...
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French to get bonus to make do and mend clothes
In a bid to tackle fast fashion, consumers will get a discount worth up to €25 (£21) per repair. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Dch...
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South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie film but wants map blurred
Philippine censors said they were convinced the "cartoonish" map did not depict the nine-dash line. from BBC News - World https:...
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US storms: Vermont assesses 'devastating' damage as floods recede
Crews in the flooded state capital will clear debris and inspect buildings on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/44wufmI
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Pro surfer Mikala Jones dies at 44 in surfing accident
The Hawaiian surfer, known for capturing footage from inside giant waves, died while surfing in Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Ukraine war: Russian ex-navy commander shot dead while jogging in Krasnodar
Stanislav Rzhitsky was reportedly shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the Russian city of Krasnodar. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Monday, July 10, 2023
More Rain Expected in Northeast After Deadly Weekend Floods
By Claire Moses, Judson Jones and Christine Hauser from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3PQBxxQ
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Sweden Nato membership: Turkey calls for new EU membership talks
President Erdogan says he will back Sweden's Nato bid in return for the renewed dialogue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3D6DiiB...
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The Case That Could Be Foxs Next Dominion
By Jeremy W. Peters and Alan Feuer from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/44Em7R9
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US storms: Millions under flood warnings in north-east
At least one person dies in New York as flood waters sweep through streets and force road closures. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4...
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Dutch PM Mark Rutte to quit politics after government collapse
Mark Rutte says he will stand down after fresh elections are held in November. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3O80T9c
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Watch: Heavy rainfall and flooding in India's Himachal Pradesh
North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3O78GnF
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Sunday, July 9, 2023
War in Ukraine: Biden flies to UK amid concern over cluster bombs
The US president is facing criticism over his decision to send the controversial weapons to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Has Janet Yellen's trip to Beijing improved US-China relations?
Polite and respectful communication has returned - but progress could easily be knocked back. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/43eibFL...
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Twitter Blue accounts fuel Ukraine War misinformation
False and misleading claims about the war in Ukraine are being widely shared. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pE2cTE
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France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots
The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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BBC presenter allegations: Urgent talks to take place
The corporation is under pressure after a presenter was accused of paying a teenager for sexual images. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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US-China talks a 'step forward' in relations says Janet Yellen
But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip. from BBC News - ...
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Saturday, July 8, 2023
Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse
The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/44d...
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Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter
The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia. from BBC News - World https...
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Latvia swears in Edgars Rinkevics as EU's first openly gay president
Edgars Rinkevics came out in 2014 and has been a vocal champion of LGBT rights. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/44yaSKi
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Friday, July 7, 2023
Malmö is Swedish city chosen to host Eurovision next year
The coastal city is to host next year's song contest after Loreen's victory in Liverpool. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/44e...
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BBC correspondent probes Belarus leader on nuclear weapons
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg questions Mr Lukashenko at the Palace of Independence in Minsk. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3CZrpv3...
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US plans to send controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine- reports
The controversial weapons package comes amid an ammunition shortage in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3O4qtfe
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Neutral Swiss and Austrians join Europe's Sky Shield defence
The plan to protect European skies has now attracted 19 countries since Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/46xkb...
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Yellen criticises Chinese curbs against US firms
The US Treasury Secretary said decoupling the world’s two largest economies would destabilise the global economy. from BBC News - World ht...
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Fukushima: China extends ban on some Japanese food over wastewater release plan
The move is a response to Japan's plan to release water from the wrecked nuclear plant into the sea. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Taylor Swift: What Asian fans did for her concert tickets
Furious competition for Eras Tour seats will fulfil or crush fans' Wildest Dreams. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NKDuca
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Thursday, July 6, 2023
Sweden jails Kurd for financing terrorism after Turkey calls for crackdown
The judge insists the verdict is not related in any way to Sweden's bid to join Nato. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3JNF7VA
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Israeli artillery strikes Lebanon after rocket launch
Israel’s military says it responded with shell fire after a rocket was fired from southern Lebanon. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Tourist who carved on Colosseum 'did not know how old it was'
The UK-based holidaymaker says he did not realise how old the Roman arena was when he acted. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/46F1gPy ...
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Judge Unseals More of Affidavit Used to Seek Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant
By Alan Feuer and Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/438w1JS
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Russian jets 'harassing' US aircraft over Syria - US Air Force
The US has released video reportedly showing its aircraft being forced to take evasive action during a mission. from BBC News - World http...
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PUBG: India-Pakistan gaming love story ends in jail
Police say the Pakistani woman learnt she could enter India via Nepal through a YouTube video. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/46F2hY...
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Jharkhand: Ten sent to jail in India for lynching Muslim man
Tabrez Ansari died from injuries inflicted by the men who forced him to say chants praising Hindu gods. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Wisconsin: Riders trapped upside down for hours on rollercoaster
Eight passengers were safely rescued after the malfunction at the Wisconsin Forest County Festival. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
France shooting: Peak of rioting has passed says Macron
The government says the levels of violence across the country have further eased. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3pzOhhr
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CTE: Brain disease diagnosed in female athlete for first time
The degenerative brain disease - chronic traumatic encephalopathy - is linked to contact sports. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/44wl...
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Building collapses into raging China floodwaters
Authorities have warned of "multiple natural disasters" as heavy rains lash parts of the country. from BBC News - World https://...
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Monday, July 3, 2023
Kevin Spacey trial: Actor behaved like a 'predator' accuser says
The actor denies 12 charges of sexual assault alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4...
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Cracking Down on Dissent Russia Seeds a Surveillance Supply Chain
By Aaron Krolik, Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/46qbEuq
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The Idol Is Ending Sunday. Heres Why Thats a Good Thing.
By James Poniewozik, Wesley Morris and Lindsay Zoladz from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3pADdkf
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Weather satellite captures lightning spectacle across Earth
Spectacular movies of lightning spreading across the Earth have been released by the European weather agency Eumetsat. from BBC News - Wor...
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What is happening in Jenin... in 60 seconds
The BBC's Jo Floto assesses the situation as Israel launches a major military operation in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - Wor...
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Sunday, July 2, 2023
Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini treated for suspected poisoning - aide
The king has sought treatment in Eswatini as he is uncomfortable being treated in South Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/445nt...
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Paris riots: Suburban mayor's wife hurt as rioters attack their home
Attackers tried to set the house on fire before firing rockets at the mayor's fleeing wife and children. from BBC News - World https:/...
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A Rubiks Cube Thick Socks and Giddy Anticipation: The Last Hours of the Titan
By John Branch and Christina Goldbaum from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3PIfFo6
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Apology after Philippines tourism video uses foreign footage
The ad used scenes from countries including Indonesia, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/43o2E...
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Saturday, July 1, 2023
Golden Ears Park: Missing Canadian teen found after 54-hour search
Esther Wang disappeared in Golden Ears Park, Canada, sparking 16 search teams into action. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3JBWf0k
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Watch: 'Dark explorer' telescope launched into space
The launch is part of a mission that will map the cosmos to try and investigate so-called dark matter. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery
King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Everyone Knew the Migrant Ship Was Doomed. No One Helped.
By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Karam Shoumali from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3PEmpDl
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Ukraine counter-offensive will be long and bloody says US Gen Mark Milley
The counter-offensive against Russia is advancing steadily but will be difficult, US Gen Mark Milley says. from BBC News - World https://b...
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Friday, June 30, 2023
Finland's economy minister resigns after 10 days over Nazi references
The nationalist Finns Party member lasted just 10 days in office after the extremist remarks emerged. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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