Thursday, March 31, 2022

North Korean ICBM Launch May Have Been Fake. It’s Still Important.


By BY CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/jUv19rE

French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings

Gen Eric Vidaud loses his job as military intelligence boss for not predicting Russia's invasion.

Nigerian student's search for a new university after fleeing Ukraine

Chinaza, a Nigerian student, is scrambling to continue his studies since escaping the war in Ukraine.

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Jamal Khashoggi: Call for Turkey murder trial to be halted

A Turkish prosecutor says the murder trial in Istanbul should be transferred to Saudi Arabia.

French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings

Gen Eric Vidaud loses his job as military intelligence boss for not predicting Russia's invasion.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Casino Bonanza May Soon Hit New York


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Ukraine War: Putin demands Mariupol surrender to end shelling

Comments come as satellite images show the devastation unleashed by Russia's bombardment.

Shropshire baby deaths: The parents who lost babies

"I can still hear them saying, we can't hear the heartbeat" - one of the many parents on losing their child.

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If You Think Kale Is ‘So 2010,’ You’re Not Growing the Right Ones


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Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates.

Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

P&O Ferries says sacking U-turn would cause collapse

P&O's boss hits back at the transport secretary after he called on the company to reverse its decision.

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El Clasico: Match set to break women's crowd record - but is it a one off?

More than 90,000 tickets have been sold for Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Real Madrid at the Nou Camp.

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A Russian attack leaves a gaping hole in a government building in Mykolaiv.


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Saudi Arabia could host Usyk-Joshua in late June

Saudi Arabia could host the Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua rematch in late June, according to the Ukrainian's promoter Alexander Krassyuk.

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Desperate for Cash, Afghans Toil in Mines That Are Deadlier Than Ever


By BY CHRISTINA GOLDBAUM, YAQOOB AKBARY AND JIM HUYLEBROEK from NYT World https://ift.tt/PHMpxtb

Monday, March 28, 2022

The Best and Worst Moments of the 2022 Oscars


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Russia’s stock exchange allows limited trading on all its shares.


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Kenya to receive millions seized in Jersey to help fight Covid

In a novel scheme, Jersey will send millions of dollars back to Kenya to buy life-saving equipment.

Mexico shooting: At least 19 killed at cockfighting pit

Sixteen men and three women are dead after the shooting in the state of Michoacán, officials say.

Sainsbury's urged to up pay to match cost of living

A group of investors wants the supermarket to ensure pay covers the rising cost of living.

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¿Tratamiento médico o un ‘spa para el cerebro’? Los dilemas de las clínicas de ketamina


By BY MARISA MELTZER AND DANI BLUM from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/JN5ueXM

Four Million Ukrainians in Limbo


By BY CLARE TOENISKOETTER, STELLA TAN, KAITLIN ROBERTS, MIKE BENOIST, LISA TOBIN, MARION LOZANO, ELISHEBA ITTOOP, DAN POWELL AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/vIrimoj

Sunday, March 27, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘Nurses Have Finally Learned What They’re Worth’


By BY LAUREN HILGERS, JOHN WOO, AARON ESPOSITO, JACK D’ISIDORO, MARION LOZANO AND ZACHARY MOUTON from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/tzGwrPD

Ukraine: No Russia regime change plans, says Blinken

The US secretary of state spoke after President Biden said Vladimir Putin should not remain in power.

Minister vows 'tougher guidelines' after schoolgirl strip-searched

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says he will set out new policy after the "appalling" incident.

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What Africa Needs to Fight Covid Now


By BY JOHN NKENGASONG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/xVawsPQ

Canada pledges to help countries stop using Russian oil

Canada says its can provide more oil, gas and uranium to help solve the global energy crisis.

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Bethnal Green: Murder arrest over stabbed mother-of-two

Yasmin Begum, 40, was stabbed multiple times while her children were at school.

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Saturday, March 26, 2022

Tracking the Ukrainian counter-attacks in maps

Russia says it is focusing on taking full control of the east of Ukraine as counter-attacks push its troops back in several areas of the country.

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How to Watch the Oscars 2022


By BY SARAH BAHR from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/dPh7nHC

Cómo (no) perder el tiempo con un hombre más joven


By BY ROSEMARY HOWE CAMOZZI from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/C1tisWx

Diary of a Spelling Bee Fanatic


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Black man 'not dressed for climate' searched by Met police

Officers are heard in footage saying it was "odd" the man was wearing a coat in warm weather.

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Margaret Atwood on National Myths and the Roots of Totalitarianism


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Man and woman die in Nottingham house fire

Police say the terraced house was "severely damaged", with adjoining properties evacuated.

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Friday, March 25, 2022

Defiant Ukrainian troops tell Russians: 'Go home while you're still alive'

Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway have spent time with two fighters since the very start.

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Relocation of Presidential Office in Seoul Heightens Security Concerns


By BY CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/0EbhQo3

About 300 people died in the Mariupol theater attack, local officials say.


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‘The Dreams We Had Are Like a Dream’


By BY LYNSEA GARRISON, STELLA TAN, CHELSEA DANIEL, MIKE BENOIST, MARION LOZANO, DAN POWELL, ELISHEBA ITTOOP AND COREY SCHREPPEL from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/qChbGaf

A surge in cases in Shanghai is testing China’s ‘zero Covid’ strategy.


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Texts reveal wife of Supreme Court judge urged for 2020 election overturn

Text messages reveal Virginia Thomas pushed ex-President Trump's staff not to concede the election.

Queen's delight as teapot factory comes to her

She was originally meant to visit the Staffordshire firm - but it arranged to bring its wares to Windsor.

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Last time, China, the U.S. and Russia agreed on sanctions. That may not happen now.


By BY CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/8R4G2xf

War in Ukraine: Explosion seen in Berdyansk as navy claims to destroy Russian ship

The Ukrainian navy says it has destroyed a Russian landing ship named the Orsk in the port city of Berdyansk.

Prince Harry: Parts of legal case to be kept secret, court says

The Duke of Sussex is challenging the government's decision to refuse him police security during visits.

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‘A Frightening Repeat’: Ukrainian World War II Survivors Face Conflict Again


By BY EMMA BUBOLA from NYT World https://ift.tt/dlxDYgn

Rachel Zegler: West Side Story actress gets Oscars invitation after outcry

Rachel Zegler plays Maria in the new West Side Story, which has seven Academy Award nominations.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Ukraine war: Terror of African students in Russian-occupied Kherson

Nigerian students in Ukraine plead for help leaving Kherson as food, medicine and water run low.

Maharashtra: Rubber penis in family planning kit sparks row

Some lawmakers in Maharashtra state say female health workers will be embarrassed but others disagree.

'What a goal!' Young goalkeeper scores amazing long-range winner

A video of Charlie Clarke scoring from inside his own half is watched more than a million times.

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Will Sanctioning Oligarchs Change the War?


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Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Daniel Yergin


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Freeing Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe took too long, Jeremy Hunt says

The former foreign secretary insists he did all he could but calls for an independent inquiry.

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Russia Navalny: Jailed opposition leader found guilty in trial branded 'sham'

Alexei Navalny, already in a Russian penal colony, could now be transferred to a top security jail.

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Monday, March 21, 2022

Fleeing War in Ukraine, They’re Met With Employers Offering Paychecks


By BY LIZ ALDERMAN AND PATRICIA COHEN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/gpQAk7Z

A Russian missile strike reduces a Kyiv mall to smoldering ruins.


By BY ANDREW E. KRAMER AND MARC SANTORA from NYT World https://ift.tt/jTCz1Eu

Por qué ómicron es tan mortífera en Hong Kong


By BY SIDDHARTH SRIDHAR from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/gQZo3Gr

Could the U.S. See Another Covid Wave?


By BY SABRINA TAVERNISE, RACHELLE BONJA, KAITLIN ROBERTS, MICHAEL SIMON JOHNSON, MARC GEORGES, LISA CHOW, DAN POWELL, MARION LOZANO, COREY SCHREPPEL AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/17u5Do4

China Eastern has not had a deadly crash in 18 years.


By BY AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT World https://ift.tt/BbIpt9s

China’s recent air safety record is strong, after a troubled past.


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War in Ukraine: Protesters in Kherson appear to make Russian truck reverse

Footage shows civilians protesting against Russian occupation in Kherson on Sunday.

Morad Tahbaz: British-US national detained in Iran on hunger strike

The family of Morad Tahbaz, who has cancer, says it is distraught that Iran has not yet freed him.

Sunday, March 20, 2022

La primera familia de Hollywood que lo revela todo: la evolución de los Smith


By BY JON CARAMANICA from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/tmD5S0W

P&O Ferries' sackings were appalling, says Sunak

The government is examining the legality of the ferry firm's actions, the chancellor confirms.

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Por un horario flexible de trabajo


By BY EMILY LABER-WARREN from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/RMSBWbU

Ukraine conflict: Emotional reunion of Ukrainian sisters at UK airport

Iryna has been waiting anxiously to find out if her sister Olya and her family would make it to the UK.

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The Russia I Know Is Being Erased. What’s Coming Next Is Darker.


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Four killed after car rams into crowd in Belgium

At least 12 others are reported to be seriously injured following the crash, which happened early on Sunday.

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

Need a Covid Test? Here’s One, and Take Another.


By BY STEVEN KURUTZ from NYT Style https://ift.tt/ToMAtIB

Russians board International Space Station in Ukrainian colours

Three cosmonauts ditch the standard-issue Russian uniforms in an apparent show of solidarity.

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In Lviv, 109 empty strollers highlight the Ukrainian children killed in Russian attacks.


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Russians board International Space Station in Ukrainian colours

Three cosmonauts ditch the standard-issue Russian uniforms in an apparent show of solidarity.

William and Kate setting off on Caribbean tour to mark jubilee

One of their first visits in Belize is cancelled after it was reportedly opposed by local residents.

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Duterte says the Philippines will remain neutral on the war in Ukraine as long as he is president.


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Friday, March 18, 2022

Chelsea to play Real Madrid in Champions League

Holders Chelsea face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, while Manchester City will play Atletico Madrid and Liverpool play Benfica.

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Max Verstappen: 'A mistake or crash can happen in a blink'

Max Verstappen tells Newsbeat about retaining his title and not feeling the pressure to change.

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Dispatch From Hungary: Can This Man Oust Viktor Orban?


By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/17HBKXL

Sarah Everard: Killer Wayne Couzens charged with four counts of indecent exposure

The alleged offences are said to have taken place when Wayne Couzens was still serving Met officer.

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High-profile coronavirus cases are setting Washington on edge.


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

Airline giant Delta warns oil increases mean higher ticket prices

The jump in oil prices since Russia invaded Ukraine is set to lead to higher airfares.

Thursday, March 17, 2022

El miedo a la pandemia cede paso a la fiebre por los refugios antibombas


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UK to introduce Online Safety Bill

Under its rules, social networks could be fined or blocked if they fail to remove harmful content.

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UNESCO will send body armor to Ukrainian journalists.


By BY JANE ARRAF from NYT World https://ift.tt/8KV2lYn

Cuba anti-government protesters jailed for up to 30 years

They were found guilty of sedition and theft after taking part in rare anti-government demonstrations.

What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?

If Russia has carried out war crimes in Ukraine how could Putin or his army generals be prosecuted?

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori return to the UK after years held in Iran

Two British-Iranian nationals detained in Iran for several years have landed at RAF Brize Norton.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

A 12-story residential building is struck in Kyiv, forcing evacuations.


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War in Ukraine: Inside the Ukrainian homes destroyed by war

Residential apartment blocks in Kyiv have again been hit by Russian air strikes.

War in Ukraine: Surrogate babies wait for parents in Kyiv bomb shelter

At least 21 babies born through surrogacy are stuck waiting for their biological parents to take them home.

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Weekly Accessible Learning Activities: Cellular Meat, Emotional Intelligence, Palau


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War in Ukraine: Kyiv flats destroyed in overnight bombardment

Firefighters extinguished a blaze and evacuated residents from the residential building.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Jane Campion sorry to Venus and Serena Williams for 'thoughtless' remark

Film-maker Jane Campion apologises for a "thoughtless" remark about Venus and Serena Williams.

Lord Young barred from debate after falling asleep in Parliament

A Labour member of the House of Lords has been told off for falling asleep in the debating chamber.

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Impunity for War Crimes in Syria Casts a Grim Shadow Over Ukraine


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As world watches Ukraine, Syria's war grinds on

While the world's attention is focused on Ukraine, Syria is still suffering in its long war.

Roman Abramovich: Sanctions restrict rent payments to Crown Estate

Companies that manage the Russian's assets own a mansion on land belonging to the British monarch.

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Monday, March 14, 2022

How Russians See the War in Ukraine


By BY SABRINA TAVERNISE, ASTHAA CHATURVEDI, DIANA NGUYEN, KAITLIN ROBERTS, ROB SZYPKO, MICHAEL SIMON JOHNSON, MARC GEORGES, LISA CHOW, MARION LOZANO AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/FDE1C65

Ukraine war: Pregnant woman and baby die after hospital shelled

The woman, seen in a widely shared image being carried out of the maternity hospital, dies along with her baby.

Inflation: Sports bras in, doughnuts out of cost of living measure

Pet collars and frozen Yorkshire puddings are other goods now used to measure changes in the cost of living.

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Putin no puede retroceder. Esta es la razón


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Ukraine war: Deadly air strike on Kyiv apartment block

Firefighters attend the scene in Obolon district after the residential building was hit.

Rolling Stones announce first UK dates since Charlie Watts' death

The band will play in Liverpool and London as part of their 60th anniversary European tour.

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