President Bolsonaro says the voting machines used in Brazil are prone to fraud, without providing evidence.
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Friday, September 30, 2022
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
By Unknown Author via NYT Science https://ift.tt/ncI8Rb...
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
By The New York Times via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pZ6SlO...
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
By Benjamin Weiser via NYT New York https://ift.tt/VhJbLy...
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’
By Michael Levenson via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/hxC8v9...
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
By The New York Times via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/RLlxyK...
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
By Julie Bosman via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0trni1...
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
By Anna P. Kambhampaty via NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/wp1UtE...
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.
By Isabella Simonetti via NYT World https://ift.tt/5MIER7...
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
By Alan Cowell via NYT World https://ift.tt/vjpb4q...
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
By Noam Scheiber via NYT Business https://ift.tt/xivk32...
Climate Change Is Ravaging the Colorado River. There’s a Model to Avert the Worst.
By Henry Fountain and Ruth Fremson via NYT Climate https://ift.tt/MyH7On...
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
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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
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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.
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Monday, September 5, 2022
THE GREAT IVY LEAGUE NUDE POSTURE PHOTO SCANDAL
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US Open: Nick Kyrgios beats Daniil Medvedev on entertaining New York night
Nick Kyrgios ends Daniil Medvedev's defence of the US Open title as he earns an enthralling four-set win on an entertaining night in New York.
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Japan's female bosses mapping a course for other women
Female bosses remain a small minority in Japan, but efforts continue to increase their numbers.
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Canada rocked by multiple deadly stabbings in Saskatchewan
At least 10 people are killed and 15 injured as police launch a manhunt for two suspects.
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Chinese motorcyclists join Chongqing wildfire battle
The south-western city of Chongqing was one of the areas hit worst by the flames in August's heatwave.
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Mystery as private plane crashes into Baltic Sea
Nato scrambled jets to follow the aircraft on its erratic flight across Europe towards Latvia.
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Sunday, September 4, 2022
More Than 14,000 Strollers Recalled After Child’s Fingertip Is Amputated
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Klyuchevskaya Sopka: Climbers killed during a fall on Russian volcano
Six people are known to have died and rescuers are unable to reach survivors, local media say.
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Chile: Vote on new constitution but divisions persist
The document was drafted after mass protests demanding more social inclusion and equality.
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Tamil Nadu: India woman's food paintings you will want to eat
Varuna Sridhar, a 21-year-old artist from Chennai city, is winning fans with her hyper-realistic food paintings.
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WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across Arizona
Aerial footage shows the 50-mile-wide haboob as it moved, leaving thousands without power.
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Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Link lost to main power line
The UN nuclear watchdog says the Zaporizhzhia plant is now relying on a reserve line to supply power.
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Saturday, September 3, 2022
Pakistan floods: 'We spent the whole night running from the flood'
People are sheltering on the edge of rising water in Pakistan's Sindh province, fearing further devastation.
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Inside Libya's secret jail: 'Being alive is a miracle'
A civil servant recounts his ordeal after being detained by the intelligence services in Tripoli.
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Gun jams as it is pointed at Argentina's vice-president
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was out greeting supporters when the weapon was aimed at her head.
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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: Argentines rally after botched assassination attempt
Thousands of protesters denounce political violence after a man aimed a gun at the vice-president.
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The woman who taught the West how to cook Indian food
A ground-breaking Indian cookery programme was presented by the Indian actor turned food writer Madhur Jaffrey.
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Jane Fonda: Hollywood star having chemotherapy for cancer
The Hollywood icon revealed she is being treated for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka's ousted former president returns
Gotabaya Rajapaksa is back in the country just weeks after anti-government protests drove him from office.
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Friday, September 2, 2022
Biden says 'Maga forces' threaten US democracy
Mr Biden says Trump supporters want to take the US backwards. Republicans say Mr Biden betrayed America's trust.
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Shower with mouth shut, Mississippi residents told
Nearly 200,000 people in Jackson have no safe drinking water after a flood damaged a treatment centre.
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Feist quits Arcade Fire tour, citing allegations against Win Butler
The singer was supporting Arcade Fire on tour when frontman Win Butler was accused of misconduct.
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Karnataka: The leopard that has put India state in a spot
Forest officials in Karnataka state have been searching for the leopard for more than 27 days.
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Canada: Why ERs are struggling to stay open nationwide
A growing nursing shortage has put pressure on hospitals, and smaller ones are left with few options.
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'Brit in the bush': Backpacker who became an accidental outback cook
UK woman Ellie Daborn cooks for 41 people on an Australian property that's 400km from any shop.
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Earthquake rocks Liechtenstein Parliament... during earthquake debate
The moment a tremor hits the Liechtenstein Parliament building causing the session to be paused.
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Thursday, September 1, 2022
Sarah Palin loses comeback bid in Alaska upset to Democrat
Democrat Mary Peltola will become the first Alaskan Native to represent the state in Congress.
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Ukraine war: 'I'm more scared of my new teacher than of war'
Children and parents share their concerns as just 40% of Ukrainian schools prepare to fully reopen.
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How ‘the Most Vicious, Horrible Animal Alive’ Became a YouTube Star
By Oliver Whang and Kim Raff via NYT Science https://ift.tt/dSoOjU...
Claims of torture of China Uyghurs credible - United Nations report
China is accused of serious human rights violations in long-awaited report that it tried to stop being published.
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John Simpson: Gorbachev was a man of decency but not vision
Mikhail Gorbachev changed the world - but he was a human being first and foremost, writes the BBC's John Simpson.
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