The Beatle had previously cancelled dates after catching the virus, before returning to the road.
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Friday, October 14, 2022
How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?
It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.
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New footage shows Nancy Pelosi during Jan 6 riots
The Speaker of the House is seen talking to Virginia governor to request additional law enforcement.
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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Request to Intervene in Documents Case
By Adam Liptak via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/dq4UYi...
January 6 panel votes to issue subpoena for Trump testimony
The surprise move came as the committee aired never-before-seen footage from the storming of Congress.
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Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament
Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'.
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Princess Amalia: Security fears force Dutch princess from student home
Her parents gave details in an emotional encounter with the press, during a state visit to Sweden.
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Thursday, October 13, 2022
China-Taiwan: Can a tech billionaire create a civilian fighting force?
Robert Tsao, 75, has pledged a billion Taiwan dollars to train citizens to resist a Chinese invasion.
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Ukraine war: UN General Assembly condemns Russia annexation
The overwhelming vote saw 143 countries condemn Russia's attempt to annex four regions of Ukraine.
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Fatboy Slim car park gig shut down
The owners of Lakota in Bristol closed down the gig saying too many people made it "unsafe".
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General Sergei Surovikin: Who is Putin's hard-line new commander in Ukraine?
General Sergei Surovikin forged a brutal reputation in Syria, and is nicknamed General Armageddon.
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Ukraine war round-up: Inside Putin's head and Crimea bridge arrests
Russia continues its shelling of Ukraine as it arrests eight people over the Crimean bridge attack.
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Kanye West interview pulled over 'more hate speech'
An appearance on talk show The Shop is pulled, days after he posted anti-Semitic messages on Twitter.
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Is religious freedom under attack in Nigeria?
Religious freedom is protected under the Nigeria's constitution but religious bodies have increasingly been under attack.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
TikTok profits from livestreams of refugees begging
Children are among those pleading for hours for digital gifts, as the company takes a cut of up to 70%.
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Cough-syrup scandal: How did it end up in The Gambia?
Deaths of children in The Gambia, linked to Indian-made cough syrups, raises concerns about regulation.
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China's Communist Party Congress: A really simple guide
The party elite is expected to hand Xi Jinping a third term as China's leader.
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Angela Lansbury: A shining star of stage and screen
Award winning British actress whose long career included the role of Jessica Fletcher in Murder she Wrote
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Murder, She Wrote star Angela Lansbury dies at 96
Angela Lansbury, star of the US TV crime series Murder, She Wrote, has died at the age of 96.
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Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset
Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Asia chipmaker shares slide after US curbs on China
On Friday, Washington announced new rules to restrict sales of semiconductor technology to China.
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Australians arrested over alleged Sri Lanka bribes for lucrative contracts
It follows a decade-long investigation with several countries into lucrative business contracts.
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Swiss frog numbers jump after mass pond digging
Scientists brought endangered species back from the brink by simply building more ponds.
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Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school
Videos of primary school pupils learning practical skills such as cooking spark a nationwide debate.
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Stunning video shows Italy volcano erupting again
Video shows huge plumes of smoke and lava pouring into the sea from Italy's Stromboli island, off Sicily.
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War in Ukraine: Russia's forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head
The intelligence chief will also claim the UK is at a "sliding doors moment" with China in his speech.
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Ukraine's day of missile strikes in a minute
Russia launches revenge attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including capital city Kyiv.
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Monday, October 10, 2022
Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops
The BBC's defence correspondent meets the people of a retaken town - and the soldiers who freed it.
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Officer Fired After Shooting Teenager Who Was Eating in a McDonald’s Parking Lot
By Vimal Patel via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/CYSG4k...
Why Russia is cheering on the Burkina Faso coup
Russian mercenaries look set to profit from the new junta that has seized power in Burkina Faso.
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Pacific Island Fiji aims for a high-tech future
The Pacific Island is attempting to gradually move away from traditional industries to IT services.
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Retirees are expected to get the biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades.
By Mark Miller via NYT Business https://ift.tt/EnsKSo...
US immigration: Why Indians are fleeing halfway around the world
Facing danger at home, a record number of Indian migrants have crossed from Mexico into the US.
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Deadly landslides sweep away homes in Venezuela
At least 22 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country.
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Sunday, October 9, 2022
Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine
Senior officials are called for questioning after 66 children died with acute kidney injuries.
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Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17
The city is controlled by Ukrainian forces, but is in a region illegally annexed by Russia.
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Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast
Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion.
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Who wields the most power in Iran?
Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests.
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Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade
Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC.
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Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces
Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week
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Saturday, October 8, 2022
Haiti asks world for military help to curb chaos
The US is considering a humanitarian corridor to allow urgent supplies to enter the country.
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John Simpson: Zelensky strikes all the right notes
A quiet, charming, unassuming man - and arguably the most popular leader on Earth.
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Ukraine says mass burial sites found in retaken town of Lyman
A Ukrainian official said two sites were found near Lyman, with one estimated to hold 200 dead.
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Uvalde suspends school police force after mass shooting
The move comes after parents of the victims camped outside school offices in protest.
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Why Russia but not China faces human rights action
The UN has examined allegations of repression and human rights violations in both countries.
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Will the Biden administration overhaul US cannabis policy?
Marijuana stocks are ablaze after the president called for a rethink of US policy on the drug.
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New York City declares state of emergency over migrant 'crisis situation'
Mayor Eric Adams said the city is on track to spend $1bn this fiscal year to care for asylum seekers.
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Friday, October 7, 2022
Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Possession Under Federal Law
By Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SeCmnc...
Afghanistan: 'More more of us might be killed - but we will win'
Forty-five female students died in the most recent attack on an education centre in Afghanistan.
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Saskatchewan suspect killed 11, including brother, police say
Police say the brothers planned the rampage together, but one killed the other for reasons that remain unclear.
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US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world
As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders.
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EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices
At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills.
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Thursday, October 6, 2022
Mayor among dead as gunmen launch attack in Mexico town
The Los Tequileros crime gang has been blamed for the violent attack in San Miguel Totolapan.
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Will UK royals follow the Danish downsizing?
Could the British Royal Family have its own "slimming down" in the footsteps of Denmark's queen?
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U.S. Believes Ukrainians Were Behind an Assassination in Russia
By Julian E. Barnes, Adam Goldman, Adam Entous and Michael Schwirtz via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/trFaMq...
Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up
US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football.
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Here Are This Year’s National Book Award Finalists
By Elizabeth A. Harris via NYT Books https://ift.tt/WzFu2I...
Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains
Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'
Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy.
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Take a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi
Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public.
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Woman handcuffed in police car hit by train... and survives
This is the moment a train collided with a police car in Colorado - with a woman in the back seat.
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Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk loses Twitter paedophilia rumour case
A conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a satanic ring.
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Ukraine round-up: Inside liberated Lyman and Ukraine makes further ground against Russia
A report from a liberated town, territorial gains for Ukraine, and a beauty queen fined over a song.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Nick Kyrgios seeks dismissal of assault case on mental health grounds
The tennis player - who is accused of assaulting an ex-partner - cites his struggles with mental health.
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Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam's epic drama fires up India box office
Mani Ratnam's new film is based on what is widely considered to be the greatest-ever novel written in Tamil.
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At N.Y.U., Students Were Failing Organic Chemistry. Who Was to Blame?
By Stephanie Saul via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/P5Eb9v...
Ukraine tank breakthrough in south towards Kherson
Russian officials say Ukrainian armour has made advances in the south and east.
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Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles
But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren.
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US women's soccer 'plagued by systemic abuse'
Abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the United States' top-flight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), an independent investigation finds.
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Monday, October 3, 2022
‘I Did All I Could’: As Floodwaters Rose, She Fought to Save Her Disabled Brothers
By Corina Knoll via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0nb4Wy...
Brazil election: Lula and Bolsonaro to face run-off
Neither presidential candidate got more than 50% of the overall vote, meaning they will face off on 30 October.
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Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada
The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada.
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Ukraine war: Questions over France's weapons supply to Kyiv
Paris's relative absence in its supply of weapons to Ukraine leaves eastern European countries wary.
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One Kenyan woman's journey for the father she has never known
BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known.
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Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran
Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus.
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NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident
The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been fired.
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Sunday, October 2, 2022
Ukraine war: Indian doctor forced to abandon beloved pet jaguar
Girikumar Patil, who lived with two big cats in war-torn Ukraine, says he is now separated from them.
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Iran: Rallies support Iran protests at woman's custody death
Protests take place in countries outside Iran, in support of opposition to the death in custody of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini.
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Hurricane Ian: They stayed for the storm - what happens now?
Florida residents are facing tough choices about whether to stay or leave in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
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Equatorial Guinea seeks to block sale of confiscated Paris mansion
The luxury mansion was seized after Equatorial Guinea's vice-president was convicted of embezzling money.
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King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace
The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice.
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Formula 1 budget cap row: Mercedes and Ferrari comments 'unacceptable' - Red Bull
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he is "absolutely confident" his team did not breach Formula 1's budget cap in 2021.
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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Hurricane Ian: Bigotry couldn't beat this family - then came the storm
Their ancestors were among the first black Americans on Sanibel Island. Hurricane Ian drove them away.
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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 September 2022
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.
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Tunisia cost-of-living crisis: 'My husband either reaches Europe or dies at sea'
Life is getting so hard in Tunisia that increasing numbers are ready to risk their lives to reach Europe.
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The cyclist admitted wrongdoing in 2013
Lance Armstrong said he'd apologise to the man he sued for reporting on his doping
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Messages reveal how Musk and Twitter boss fell out
New text messages between Musk and Twitter boss Parag Agrawal reveal how the relationship broke down.
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Ukraine round-up: Putin claims parts of Ukraine and horror as rocket strike kills dozens
Vladimir Putin sparks outcry by annexing four regions of Ukraine, while President Zelensky applies to Nato.
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Rare tree dormouse not seen for 20 years found in Austria
Researchers hope to learn more about the species, found in a Salzburg forest, before it goes into hibernation.
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Friday, September 30, 2022
Brazil election: Do voting machines lead to fraud?
President Bolsonaro says the voting machines used in Brazil are prone to fraud, without providing evidence.
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Brazil election: How the famous yellow football shirt has become politicised
As Brazil's election - and the World Cup - approach, the famous yellow shirt is being politicised.
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Adidas row: Morocco demands change to Algerian jersey design
Adidas says an Algerian palace inspired the design, but Morocco says it is cultural appropriation.
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King Charles: Will the monarchy move reconciliation forward in Canada?
The accession of King Charles could lead to greater reconciliation with indigenous people in Canada.
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Queen’s Death Certificate Reveals Cause and Time of Death
By Mark Landler via NYT World https://ift.tt/sTSwjO...
Abortion: India Supreme Court says amended law to cover single women too
India's Supreme Court says all women, including those not married, can get an abortion up to 24 weeks.
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Thursday, September 29, 2022
Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia
Anger rises after 40% of Australians had details stolen in possibly the nation's worst-ever breach.
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MacKenzie Scott, Billionaire Philanthropist, Files for Divorce
By Nicholas Kulish, Rebecca R. Ruiz and Karen Weise via NYT Business https://ift.tt/cyPVpZ...
Lula: Can Brazil's 'most popular president' win again?
Presidential candidate Lula is ahead in the polls, despite a legacy tainted by corruption scandals.
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TikTok: Will posting salaries online close the pay gap?
Shifting views are tackling the taboo of talking salary - will this help improve pay equity?
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Ukraine war: On the front line with troops in Kherson region
The BBC’s Abdujalil Abdurasulov reports from Ukrainian front line positions in the Kherson region
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World Cup 2022: Denmark to wear 'toned down' jerseys in protest at hosts Qatar
Denmark will wear "toned down" jerseys for the World Cup to protest against Qatar's human rights record and treatment of migrant workers.
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Ethiopia's Tigray war: Satellite images capture troop build-up near Eritrea border
Soldiers and heavy weapons are being moved in the northern Tigray region, near the border with Eritrea.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Brazil condemns racist abuse of Richarlison
Brazil condemn the racist abuse of Richarlison as the forward has a banana and other objects thrown at him in their win over Tunisia.
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Malawi's John Chilembwe gets statue in London's Trafalgar Square:
John Chilembwe led opposition to British rule in Malawi - now he's getting a statue in Trafalgar Square.
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James Geoffrey Griffin: The child abuse scandal that shamed Tasmania
"Did anyone do enough?" asked one victim of a nurse who sexually abused children for up to 30 years.
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Kerala dog attacks: Why the state has a fraught relationship with strays
Dog attacks are a recurring issue in Kerala, often prompting people to take extreme steps in response.
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Shakira to stand trial in Spain for tax evasion
The singer is accused of failing to pay €14.5m (£12.9m) in tax and could face eight years in jail.
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Russians Are Terrified and Have Nowhere to Turn
By Ilia Krasilshchik via NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/nsuWXi...
Ukraine war: Drone footage shows huge queues at Russian-Georgian border
Traffic is queuing at the Georgian border after President Putin ordered a "partial mobilisation".
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Here’s Where People Are Being Evacuated in Florida
By Daniel Victor via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/MT3k6K...
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Bad Bunny turns music video into Puerto Rico doco
The influential Puerto Rican rapper's latest music video lays bare the US island territory's problems.
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Brazil cost of living: The food delivery riders who can't afford to eat
Delivery rider Luciano is just one of those going to extreme measures to survive Brazil's cost of living crisis.
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Hurricanes: Are they getting more violent?
As Hurricane Ian makes its way through the Caribbean towards the US - we ask if climate change is making these storms more severe?
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Lakhimpur: Unanswered questions in India sisters' hanging
Two sisters were found hanging from a tree recently in India. The BBC pieces together the story of the crime.
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Is Finland's Wood City the future of building?
New public buildings in Finland have to incorporate more wood, which is leading builders to innovate.
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Hilaree Nelson: US mountaineer missing after 'skiing into crevasse'
Hilaree Nelson appeared to fall into a 2,000ft gap in the ice descending the world's eighth tallest peak.
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Ukraine war round-up: Russia admits call-up mistakes after clashes
Protests against Russia's mobilisation plan continue, as Russia concedes errors have been made.
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Watch NASA’s DART Mission to Crash Into an Asteroid and Defend the Earth
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Russia's gas pipeline leaking into Baltic Sea - Denmark
Denmark sets up a banned zone near the Bornholm island, where a Nord Stream 2 leak is reported.
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Monday, September 26, 2022
Covid: The Chinese artist filming PCR tests inside his mouth
Siyuan Zhuji compiled close-up footage of himself taking dozens of tests.
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Canadian family travel world before children go blind
A Montreal family goes on a global sightseeing tour after three of the children are diagnosed with a genetic condition.
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Rihanna to headline Super Bowl half-time show
The nine-time Grammy winner will headline February's event in Arizona, the NFL has announced.
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Giorgia Meloni: Far-right leader on course to run Italy
Giorgia Meloni aims to be Italy's first female PM and vehemently rejects any link to fascism.
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Italy's far right set to win election - exit poll
Giorgia Meloni is on course to become Italy's first female PM, exit polls say.
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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: Champion vows to say more on cheating scandal
Magnus Carlsen says he wants cheating taken "seriously" as he vows to issue a statement within days.
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Sunday, September 25, 2022
Tropical Storm Ian Could Hit Florida as a Major Hurricane
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Afrobeats: Chart show host celebrates 'beautiful year' for genre
Radio host Eddie Kadi says stars like Burna Boy have propelled the genre into the mainstream.
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Qatar World Cup: Accommodation worries for football fans
Organisers of the football tournament are facing criticism over a lack of affordable accommodation.
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Storm Ian delays launch of Nasa's Artemis I Moon rocket
The launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.
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Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue
Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said.
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Saturday, September 24, 2022
A Ghanaian view of the Queen's funeral: 'They march, we dance'
Ghanaians pride themselves on being world leaders in funerals, so how was the Queen's funeral seen there?
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Jhulan Goswami: The highest wicket-taker in women's ODI history to retire
On Saturday, one of India's best female cricketers is set to play her last international game.
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Week in pictures: 17 - 23 September 2022
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.
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Donors spending millions on Trump's legal battles
The former president's mounting bills are being paid by donors and the Republican party.
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Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: The cheating row that's blowing up the chess world
Magnus Carlsen's apparent accusation against Hans Niemann is the biggest chess scandal in years.
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Iran protests: US to ease internet curbs for Iranians
The move comes after Iran tries to clamp down on internet freedom to stamp out widespread protests.
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Goldman Sachs: Sexual assault claims revealed in pay bias suit
Goldman Sachs is accused of "boys' club" culture that discriminated against women.
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Friday, September 23, 2022
Climate change: Spike in Amazon emissions linked to law enforcement
Scientists say a huge increase in deforestation in the Amazon is linked to lax law enforcement.
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Are Mar-a-Lago and other Trump-owned properties over-valued?
A closer look at the former president's real estate, and allegations he lied about its value.
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Ukraine war: 'What's happening in Russia now is total fear'
In Lithuania, Russians opposing Vladimir Putin's war say their home country is "like a huge prison".
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Queen Elizabeth II leaves complex legacy for Aboriginal Australians
Some are grappling with how to celebrate her life while also acknowledging trauma from colonisation.
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Dozens of migrants killed as boat sinks off Syrian coast
The boats carrying more than 100 people had set off from near the Lebanese port city of Tripoli.
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Tropical Storm Gaston Approaches the Azores
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Census 2021: More from Catholic background in NI than Protestant
For the first time there are more people from a Catholic background (45.7%) than Protestant (43.48%).
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Child heard crying as mobilised Russian men leave to fight
A child can be heard crying "Daddy, goodbye" in a video shared on Russian social media
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
Ukraine war: The Russians risking freedom to protest Putin's invasion
Activists describe the conflict as "horrific" and don masks to spray messages on Russian streets.
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The fake sex chats fuelled by an elaborate scam
The erotic messages supposedly sent from women on some adult websites are often actually from men.
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Brazil election: Why it matters so much to the US
The US has been taking a keen interest in who Brazil picks as its next president. Why?
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The men behind a record-breaking menstrual campaign
An Indian initiative seeking to break down taboos has been simulating period pain in men.
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Ukraine war: Russian police carry away anti-war protesters
Footage showed protesters being detained after the Kremlin's announcement to mobilise reservists.
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Lebanese banks to remain shut indefinitely after economic crises
The Association of Banks said its branches had not been given enough security after recent raids.
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Queen Elizabeth II: 16 moments from 16 tours of Australia
As Australians hold a day of mourning, we look back on memorable moments from her trips down under.
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Writer Who Says Trump Raped Her Plans to Use New Law to Prove It
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Japan man sets himself on fire in apparent protest of Abe funeral
It is an escalation in demonstrations against the planned state funeral for the assassinated ex-PM.
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Golden Globes returning to TV in 2023 after diversity row
The award show was dropped by its US broadcaster last year over major diversity and ethics concerns.
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Nigeria Boko Haram crisis: The women walking miles to save their children's lives
Thousands of Nigerian children could starve following an Islamist insurgency, aid workers warn.
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US charges dozens with $250m pandemic relief fraud
Money meant for needy children was instead allegedly spent on luxury cars and property in the US and overseas.
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Euro 2024: Russia banned from tournament, Uefa confirms
Uefa confirms Russia will not be included in the qualifying draws for Euro 2024 having been previously banned from the tournament.
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Ukraine war round-up: New annexation plans and torture cell claims
Ukraine's occupied regions announce referendum plans and an ex-detainee accuses Russia of torture.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
‘House of the Dragon,’ Season 1, Episode 5 Recap: Wedding Crashers
By Jeremy Egner via NYT Arts https://ift.tt/6H4oRO...
Nanmadol: Mudslides and flooding as typhoon batters Japan
Super typhoon Nanmadol has killed at least two people and injured 90 others since Sunday.
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Valery Polyakov: Record-breaking Russian cosmonaut dies aged 80
Valery Polyakov took the longest-ever spaceflight, clocking up 437 continuous days in the 1990s.
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Ukraine war: A village celebrates Russian retreat
Russia's Ukraine retreat leaves joy, but also destruction and danger.
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Judge Vacates Murder Conviction of Adnan Syed of ‘Serial’
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Adnan Syed: Conviction overturned in Serial podcast murder case
Prosecutors last week asked the court to vacate the conviction and release Syed pending a retrial.
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Tremor shakes Mexico City on quake anniversary
The 7.6 magnitude quake hit Mexico as the country marked the 2017 and 1985 shocks left thousands dead.
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Monday, September 19, 2022
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border fighting claimed nearly 100 lives
Clashes along the two Central Asian countries' disputed border were the deadliest seen in years.
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Hurricane Fiona Knocks Out Power in Puerto Rico, Governor Says
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Uganda's transplant revolution brings hope to thousands
Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense.
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Gaza farmer finds Byzantine mosaic while planting tree
Experts call the mosaic one of the greatest archaeological treasures ever found in Gaza.
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Hurricane Fiona knocks out Puerto Rico electricity
The US island's population of 3.3 million loses electricity as Hurricane Fiona makes landfall.
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Queen's funeral: Ukraine's first lady meets Princess of Wales
The audience at Buckingham Palace took place after Olena Zelenska saw the Queen lying in state.
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Sunday, September 18, 2022
Tango dancers from around the world flock to Buenos Aires
Couples have been competing in the first full world tango championship festival since Covid.
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French 'Spider-Man' scales skyscraper aged 60
Alain Robert says he climbed the 48-storey skyscraper without safety gear to mark his 60th birthday.
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'They need to apologise': Africans on the UK monarchy
Young people tell the BBC they want an apology from the British Royal Family for colonisation.
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Ukraine war: Power back on at huge nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia
Electricity from the national grid is being directly received at the Zaporizhzhia plant.
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Haiti riots: Calls for calm after days of anti-government violence and looting
Protests rage after an end to government subsidies sends fuel prices soaring.
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The Only Challah Recipe You’ll Ever Need (and It Gets You a Babka, Too)
By Claire Saffitz via NYT Food https://ift.tt/Vyvfen...
Saturday, September 17, 2022
US abortion bans leave grey areas in complicated pregnancies
Terminations because of pregnancy complications are rare - but those who want them must navigate strict laws.
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The cowboy and the Queen who bonded over horses
Sitting with the heads of state at Monday's funeral will be Monty Roberts, a cowboy from California.
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IHG hack: 'Vindictive' couple deleted hotel chain data for fun
The pair, who say they are from Vietnam, wiped out IHG group data after a foiled ransomware attack.
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Ukraine war: Russian retreat exposes military weaknesses
Russian soldiers share accounts of inadequate equipment and staffing after their retreat in north-eastern Ukraine.
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China, Europe, US drought: Is 2022 the driest year recorded?
Heatwaves hit China, Europe and the US, causing lakes and rivers to dry up. Is this year the driest ever?
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Uber investigating hack on its computer systems
A hacker was apparently able to gain access to the company's internal systems.
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Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border: Almost 30 reported dead in clashes
Fighting regularly flares up in border disputes between the two Central Asian states.
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Why are migrants in the US being sent to Democrat-run areas?
Thousands of people have been sent from Republican states amid an escalating political row.
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Friday, September 16, 2022
Raymond Dearie: Who is the special master reviewing seized Trump files?
Judge Raymond Dearie has been tasked with reviewing the documents taken from Mar-a-Lago in August.
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Maharashtra: 'Nowhere in the world can we find rock art of this kind'
A cave in Maharashtra has been found to hold stone tools belonging to an ancient Indian civilisation.
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Russia's Wagner boss: It's prisoners fighting in Ukraine, or your children
The head of the Russian mercenary group defends sending convicts to the Ukraine front line.
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Roger Federer Says He Will Retire From Tennis
By Christopher Clarey via NYT Sports https://ift.tt/V7vDef...
Ukraine round-up: Inside freed city and Russia's prison recruits
The aftermath of Russia's occupation described - while its prison inmates are wooed by mercenaries.
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US mortgage rates hit 14-year high as inflation soars
For families hoping to buy a home, the moves compound affordability problems.
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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company
By David Gelles via NYT Climate https://ift.tt/sKbV2Z...
Round-up: Zelensky in freed city, while Scholz says Putin remains undaunted
Ukraine's president visits Izyum - while the German chancellor says President Putin does not think the invasion was a mistake.
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Five arrested for private jet diplomat asylum scam
The unusual people-smuggling scam gave migrants fake diplomatic papers from St Kitts and Nevis.
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Oxfam report: India women and Muslims earn less due to discrimination
A new report blames "societal and employers' prejudices" why women and Muslims earn less.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Markets Plunge as Inflation Data Undercuts Wall Street’s Optimism
By Joe Rennison via NYT Business https://ift.tt/rAVpRM...
The Best and Worst Moments of the 2022 Emmys
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Queen Elizabeth II: What her death means to Malaysia
Tributes are paid to Queen Elizabeth amid calls for the Commonwealth to be reformed for a new age.
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Triple talaq: Has India's divorce ruling helped Muslim women?
Five years after the Supreme Court outlawed instant Islamic divorce, how are Muslim women in India faring?
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Kenneth Starr: Clinton investigator dead at 76
Kenneth Starr became a household name for his investigation into Bill Clinton in the late 1990s.
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US inflation remains high despite lower petrol prices
Financial markets sink as the costs of food, housing and medical care rise more than expected.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Persistent Rains Pummel Chicago, Submerging Roads and Swamping Basements
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Australian man killed by kangaroo he kept as pet, police say
The 77-year-old man was found by relative in the first such fatal incident since 1936.
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Ukraine war: We retook 6,000 sq km from Russia in September, says Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky says the gains were made in the east and south during a swift counter-offensive.
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Justice Dept. Issues 40 Subpoenas in a Week, Expanding Its Jan. 6 Inquiry
By Glenn Thrush, Maggie Haberman, Adam Goldman and Alan Feuer via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ohvkbs...
Monday, September 12, 2022
Ukraine Routs Russian Forces in Northeast, Forcing a Retreat
By Andrew E. Kramer and Andrew Higgins via NYT World https://ift.tt/ldk1cG...
Freebies: The row over handouts and welfare schemes in India
Can India draw a distinction between handouts aimed at winning votes, and bona fide welfare schemes?
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When You Can’t Stand the Sound of Chewing (or Crunching, or Sniffling)
By Melinda Wenner Moyer via NYT Well https://ift.tt/Rhrbjq...
Japan could lift cap on foreign tourists to lift economy
Officials are concerned at the yen's slide to its lowest level against the US dollar in 24 years.
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Sweden election: Result could take days as vote too close to call
Anti-immigration Sweden Democrats set to become the second largest party with vote too close to call.
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Uhuru Kenyatta: How will Kenya's outgoing president be remembered?
President Uhuru Kenyatta promised national cohesion and to fight corruption. He made some progress.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky says blackouts in Kharkiv and Donetsk caused by targeted Russian attacks
Power cuts have affected nine million people in revenge for successful counter-attack, Ukraine says.
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Sunday, September 11, 2022
US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title
World number one Iga Swiatek caps a dominant season by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022.
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Clover Lawns Are Blooming in Front Yards, and on TikTok
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William and Catherine are now Prince and Princess of Wales.
By Ben Shpigel via NYT World https://ift.tt/C0OPZx...
Why King Charles’s profile may face left on British coins, and why it matters.
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The American Guided Rockets Helping Ukraine Destroy Russian Forces
By John Ismay via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/eQNlDc...
'I want to see the rainbow flag raised in Iran'
One of two lesbians sentenced to death in Iran had spoken to the BBC about her hopes for the future.
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Saturday, September 10, 2022
Kharkiv offensive: Russia surprised as Ukraine takes several towns - UK
President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week.
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What will happen to the queen’s royal pack of corgis?
By Jenny Gross via NYT World https://ift.tt/aBjkDG...
Two Top Trump Political Aides Among Those Subpoenaed in Jan. 6 Case
By Maggie Haberman, Adam Goldman and Alan Feuer via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Rdz1Op...
The Immortal Awfulness of Open Plan Workplaces
By David Brooks via NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/V4eA1t...
Three ways climate change makes adventure tourism riskier
Melting ice, intense rain, and wildfires are making adventure tourism more dangerous, experts say.
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New York declares state of emergency over polio
Evidence emerges that a virus - once declared eradicated from the US - is spreading across the state.
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Friday, September 9, 2022
North Korea declares itself a nuclear weapons state
Leader Kim Jong-un says this is "irreversible" and rules out the possibility of denuclearisation.
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France clamps down on delivery depot 'dark stores'
So-called dark stores, used by delivery services, will be classified as warehouses rather than shops.
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Blinken flies in to rally Western support for Ukraine war
America's top diplomat visits Kyiv to firm up European leaders' resolve as winter fuel shortages loom.
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Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96; Was Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch
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Queen Elizabeth II: World leaders remember a 'kind-hearted Queen'
Leaders from around the world are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who "defined an era".
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‘London Bridge is down’: A plan has long been in place for the queen’s death.
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Thursday, September 8, 2022
Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro and Watch Ultra
The tech company presented a range of new devices at an event held at its California headquarters.
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Ukraine round-up: Eastern advance and Crimea claim
President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken settlements in the east, as Ukraine admits attacks in Crimea.
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Canadian mass stabbing suspect arrested
Myles Sanderson, the Canadian mass stabbing suspect, has been arrested - ending manhunt that took in three provinces
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Zelensky hails 'good news' as settlements recaptured from Russia
Ukraine's president says his troops have recaptured several settlements from Russian forces.
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Paul Urey: Captured Briton possibly suffered 'unspeakable' torture, says Ukraine
Aid worker Paul Urey's body has "signs of possible unspeakable torture", says Ukraine.
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Canada stabbings suspect has 59 prior convictions, documents show
The decision to release Myles Sanderson in February will be reviewed by the parole board.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
California Governor Signs Bill to Regulate Fast-Food Industry
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Climate Change Is Ravaging the Colorado River. There’s a Model to Avert the Worst.
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South Korea: 'They cancelled my job interviews because I'm disabled'
Dayeon's interviews were called off after recruiters discovered she had hearing loss.
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Meet China's lost pet detectives
They not only help owners find lost animals, but also teach them how to look after their cats and dogs.
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Netflix: Saudi Arabia and GCC warn streaming giant over violating 'Islamic values'
The offending content was not specified - but state TV highlighted two teenage girls kissing.
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Juul to pay $438.5m to resolve US marketing probe
US prosecutors accuse the firm of "relentlessly" targeting underage buyers.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
‘House of the Dragon,’ Season 1, Episode 3: Two Targaryen Hunts
By Jeremy Egner via NYT Arts https://ift.tt/N5tT3Q...
Pakistan floods: Officials struggle to stop biggest lake overflowing
A prior attempt to drain the lake to stem the overflow had failed to adequately reduce water levels.
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Hermit faces eviction from beachside cave home
Nisim has spent almost 50 years building and decorating his home in the Israeli town of Herzliya.
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Canada stabbings: One suspect found dead
Canada police say the body of Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found, but his brother Myles is still at large.
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Judge Grants Trump’s Request for Special Master to Review Mar-a-Lago Documents
By Alan Feuer, Glenn Thrush and Charlie Savage via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/xWrjZB...
Saskatchewan stabbings: Suspects still at large, police say
Myles and Damien Sanderson are charged with first degree murder after 10 people were killed.
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A Volcano Erupted Without Warning. Now, Scientists Know Why.
By Robin George Andrews via NYT Science https://ift.tt/rTOwx5...
Monday, September 5, 2022
THE GREAT IVY LEAGUE NUDE POSTURE PHOTO SCANDAL
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