Sunday 30 April 2023

Bulgari store in Paris robbed in broad daylight

Video shows suspects making a getaway on motorbikes from the city's flagship Bulgari store.

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Sudan crisis: Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave

The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Port Sudan as thousands flee.

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Jerry Mander, Adman for Radical Causes, Dies at 86


By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/S7sUNri

As Hospitals Close and Doctors Flee, Sudan’s Health Care System Is Collapsing


By BY LYNSEY CHUTEL from NYT World https://ift.tt/TyGWPZw

Looking to the Future, Japan Would Say Goodbye to Its Baseball Past


By BY JOSHUA MELLIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/k0cTYuW

Khartoum branch of Sudan Central Bank in flames

Video shows a fire raging at a bank in the heart of the capital, Khartoum.

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Saturday 29 April 2023

Eurovision 2023: Contest inspires Ukraine's LGBT troops

When Ukraine takes part in Eurovision on 13 May, its frontline LGBT troops will be taking inspiration.

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New California Rule Would Ban Sale of Diesel Trucks by 2036


By BY NEELAM BOHRA AND CORAL DAVENPORT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/CmPnvei

Thailand: Southeast Asia's 'weed wonderland'

Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis.

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Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

The Turkish leader holds a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after falling ill on Tuesday.

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Regulators Prepare to Seize and Sell First Republic


By BY LAUREN HIRSCH AND MAUREEN FARRELL from NYT Business https://ift.tt/K3U6Mkm

Friday 28 April 2023

Will the Economy Make or Break Biden in 2024?


By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/1zmixHO

Key Takeaways From Regulatory Review of Bank Failures


By BY EMILY FLITTER, JEANNA SMIALEK AND ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT Business https://ift.tt/NXrjSFA

SCHISM: 85% of Anglican Leaders Reject Archbishop, Church of England Over Same-Sex Unions

Conservative Anglican leaders from 52 nations have officially rejected the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and the Church of England as the issue of same-sex marriage continues to divide the Anglican Communion. 

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‘A Small Light’ Review: A Profile in Extreme Courage


By BY MIKE HALE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/GKw4kEY

Sperm donor who fathered 550 children ordered to stop

The Dutch man, 41, could be fined more than $100,000 by a court if he tries to donate again.

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Jack Teixeira: How are US security clearances handled?

Leaking suspect Jack Teixeira got top-secret clearance despite a problematic school suspension.

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Thursday 27 April 2023

Father challenges BP at meeting after son's death

Ali Hussein Julood's father told the BBC his son's life was sacrificed for record profits.

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The Drama of Letters, Swirling With Suspense


By BY LAURA COLLINS-HUGHES from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/VPbY634

Tucker Carlson Was Both More and Less Important Than You Think


By BY DAVID FRENCH from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/TjLt0d2

Sudan crisis: Heavy fighting as ceasefire set to end

The three-day truce ends shortly despite continuing diplomatic efforts to extend it.

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Russia’s Gas Exports Are Expected to Slide in 2023


By BY STANLEY REED from NYT Business https://ift.tt/ZCq2z4H

Dick Groat, Hoops Whiz Who Became a Star Shortstop, Dies at 92


By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/Nprhn9T

Wednesday 26 April 2023

Jasmine Hartin: Socialite pleads guilty over death of police officer

The former "daughter-in-law" of billionaire Lord Michel Ashcroft pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

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The Housing Market Has Cooled, But It’s Not Frozen


By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/gRky7ul

Nazi camp guard Josef Schütz dies at 102

Josef Schütz was convicted last June for his role in the killing of thousands at a concentration camp.

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Freedom and the American Flag Dominate First Ad for Biden


By BY REBECCA DAVIS O’BRIEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nQvHVcY

Disney sues Florida governor Ron DeSantis

In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Disney alleges it has been the target of "government retaliation".

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Trinity College to rename Berkeley Library over slavery links

Philosopher George Berkeley's purchase of slaves is against its values, the Dublin university says.

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Tuesday 25 April 2023

Older Americans weigh in on President Joe Biden's age

The US president is running for re-election in 2024, do people think his age is a problem?

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Biden Says ‘MAGA Extremists Are Cut From a Different Cloth’


By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WV3CZqP

British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

British American Tobacco says it regrets violating sanctions by selling to Pyongyang from 2007 and 2017.

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Where the special counsel investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents stands.


By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XViahq4

2 Executives Are on Leave After Bud Light Promotion With Transgender Influencer


By BY AMANDA HOLPUCH AND JULIE CRESWELL from NYT Business https://ift.tt/A3GqRSO

iSpace: First private moon landing likely to have failed

Communication was lost with Japan's Hakuto-R lunar moments before it was due to touch down.

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Monday 24 April 2023

Pakistan: Explosions kill 12 in Swat Valley counter-terror office

At least 12 people - mostly police - have been killed in a blast in the Swat Valley.

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Carlson’s show has been a hit for Fox since the beginning.


By BY JOHN KOBLIN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/9QfUOgW

NBCUniversal’s C.E.O. Was Fired After Harassment Complaint


By BY BENJAMIN MULLIN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Nl5KXB1

Britain and the Netherlands Agree on a North Sea Power Link


By BY STANLEY REED from NYT Business https://ift.tt/BIRS9hd

Sudan crisis: UK citizens 'abandoned' as evacuations fail to materialise

UK citizens in Sudan say they have been left behind, as other nations ramp up evacuations.

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Sunday 23 April 2023

A Ship’s Maiden Voyage


By BY SAM CORBIN from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/OPJA7rs

Review: Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra Gets Ambitious at Carnegie Hall


By BY ANASTASIA TSIOULCAS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/aNLUZIR

Detransitioner Oli London Credits Jesus, Church With Stopping Trans Surgeries: 'I Was…Very Lost'

Social media influencer Oli London said rediscovering faith helped convince him to detransition, stop life-altering gender reassignment surgeries, and turn his life around.

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Jeff Shell, C.E.O. of NBCUniversal, Steps Down After Inquiry


By BY BENJAMIN MULLIN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/CP4fXv5

Biden Opens a New Back Door on Immigration


By BY MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/J4zmy2p

Saturday 22 April 2023

Sudan fighting: Khartoum violence mapped as civilians flee city

The BBC has verified videos of fighting and spoken to fleeing residents to map the violence in Sudan's capital.

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Six Cattle Found Dead in Texas With Their Tongues Missing


By BY MCKENNA OXENDEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Zs9WtKX

Kenya cult deaths: 21 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus".

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New York at the Center of the (Sports) Universe


By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/ThDwYaz

Will Biden Face a Democratic Challenger?


By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/d2FgLSK

Elisabeth Kopp, Swiss Politician Who Made History, Dies at 86


By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/37abO6z

Friday 21 April 2023

Alejandro Toledo: Peru ex-president to be extradited from US

Alejandro Toledo's lawyers unsuccessfully attempted to stop his extradition earlier in the week.

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N.F.L. Suspends Five Players for Gambling


By BY JENNY VRENTAS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/ULBYT0r

Russian army launches campaign encouraging men to join

The campaign comes as Russian armed forces apparently suffer heavy losses in Ukraine.

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Our Throuple Fell Apart. What Are the Rules of the Breakup?


By BY KWAME ANTHONY APPIAH from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/8WzoTO0

Could Peer Influence Be a Cause of the Global Baby Bust?


By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/HadhTR0

A Tough Question for Chris Christie: Would Hillary Clinton Have Been Better Than Trump?


By BY TRIP GABRIEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BZVkSP7

Thursday 20 April 2023

Alec Baldwin: Criminal charges dropped over shooting, say lawyers

The actor's lawyers say they are "pleased" with the move to drop the involuntary manslaughter case.

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Teen Writing on Spring, Mindfulness and Childhood Hobbies


By BY THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/wNk2Dmi

Ministry Helps Haitian Victims Who Fled to Dominican Republic for Better Life: 'Jesus Christ Saves'

SANTO DOMINGO - The Dominican Republic was the most visited country in the Caribbean with over 8.5 million tourists in 2022, making it the most popular tourist destination overall in the region. But that influx contributed to a spike in sex trafficking in the island nation, and Haitian migrants are some of the most vulnerable.

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Villa Aurora: US 'princess' evicted from Rome villa with Caravaggio mural

Princess Rita Jenrette has been involved in an inheritance dispute with the sons of her ex-husband.

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Fox Settlement Is a Victory for Dominion. But the Misinformation War Continues.


By BY STEVEN LEE MYERS, TIFFANY HSU AND STUART A. THOMPSON from NYT Business https://ift.tt/5X2ALY0

SpaceX Starship: What happened during Elon Musk's rocket launch

There were cheers, but there was also an explosion. The BBC's Jonathan Amos breaks down what happened.

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Wednesday 19 April 2023

Missouri Man Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting of Teen Who Mistakenly Came to His Door


By BY JULIE BOSMAN AND MITCH SMITH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/difblv1

UN Report Calls for Legalization of Adults Having Sex with Kids, Calling It 'Progressive Autonomy'

An organization linked to the United Nations (UN) is advocating for all types of drug use and sexual activity to be decriminalized, including sex with minors. 

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The Danish String Quartet’s ‘Prism’ Is Essential Listening


By BY DAVID ALLEN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/zf5QxNg

'Think Twice About Attacking Us': Taiwan Civilians Prep for Invasion from China's Communist Regime

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Inspired by Ukraine's ability to fight back against Russia forces, Taiwanese civilians are signing up for combat readiness exercises. Dozens of private companies are offering classes on urban warfare and military first-aid as the island readies itself for potential conflict with China. 

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China’s Lending Practices Are Not a Good Look


By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/83jQ7dz

Russia and India are discussing a free-trade agreement, officials say.


By BY ALEX TRAVELLI from NYT World https://ift.tt/L1jroym

Tuesday 18 April 2023

It’s ‘Dinner With a Big Group’ Season


By BY NIKITA RICHARDSON from NYT Food https://ift.tt/zyxuODB

Mystery spiral captivates aurora spectators in Alaska

Alaskan skywatchers were stunned by a mysterious spiral connected to SpaceX rocket launch.

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A Few Ways Out of the Debt Ceiling Mess


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/sYjdBT0

Secret Service nabs toddler who squeezed through White House fence

The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase.

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Freddie Scappaticci, Who May Have Been British Spy ‘Stakeknife,’ Is Dead


By BY ALAN COWELL from NYT World https://ift.tt/9tZuLw0

Sudan fighting continues despite ceasefire

Combat around the army HQ goes on as residents hoped for a 24-hour respite to get food and water.

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Monday 17 April 2023

Grand Jury Decides Not to Charge Officers in Shooting Death of Jayland Walker


By BY JESUS JIMÉNEZ AND MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9pjb3gQ

EU ambassador assaulted in Sudanese violence

A top EU diplomat said the attack was a violation of the Vienna Convention.

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Chinese Worker in Pakistan Is Arrested on Blasphemy Charges


By BY SALMAN MASOOD from NYT World https://ift.tt/YDamc6d

Myanmar civil war: 'We wish we could go back'

The BBC visits Myanmar, where two years after the coup, fear and quiet defiance are everywhere.

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Alabama shooting: 3 teenagers and a 23-year-old among victims

A rising athlete, an aspiring musician, a school sports manager are among those killed in the shooting.

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Protest After Homeowner Shoots Black Teenager at Wrong House


By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/O12v7id

Sunday 16 April 2023

Sudan Fears ‘Ghost of Civil War’ as Explosions Rock Capital


By BY DECLAN WALSH AND ABDI LATIF DAHIR from NYT World https://ift.tt/nhLaP9X

Participates in Some Singles Matches?


By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/jR7sTp8

Your Monday Briefing: Fighting in Sudan


By BY AMELIA NIERENBERG from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/6cRlzUP

Fans Gather as ‘Phantom’ Ends a Record Broadway Run


By BY MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/AwthTv2

Pharaonic Funkatizing at the Met Roof Garden


By BY HOLLAND COTTER from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/JWY8L5P

Sudan’s military headquarters, long a place of power, are a focus of fighting.


By BY DECLAN WALSH from NYT World https://ift.tt/wheC9iV