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Australian childcare worker charged with sex abuse of 91 children

Australian police allege the man preyed on young girls over 15 years at a dozen centres at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t6jD2QK

After Paying Lawyers, Trump’s PAC Is Nearly Broke

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By Maggie Haberman, Shane Goldmacher and Jonathan Swan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Os68LkU

Lori Vallow: Cult mum who killed children sentenced to life in prison

Lori Vallow tells the court the victims' spirits visit her to tell her she "didn't do anything wrong". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/roVkZnb

Ukraine war: 'People call us the Ghosts of Bakhmut'

The BBC is given exclusive access to a team of elite Ukrainian snipers on night raids near Bakhmut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9ka53qr

Peru: Indigenous women and police clash in anti-government protest

At least 60 people have died in anti-government protests since December last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/suWaRyE

Dogs Die From Heat-Related Injuries on Their Way to Police Training

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By Lauren McCarthy from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cy9Se2H

Turkey mine protesters blasted with water cannon by riot police

They were protesting the felling of trees to make way for an expansion to a coal mine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/51RikBZ

Alok Vaid-Menon Is ‘Fighting for Trans Ordinariness’

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By David Marchese from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/3wi2Dfm

Trump Threatens Republicans Who Don’t Help Him Exact Vengeance

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By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5OCwWmG

A Climate Warning from the Cradle of Civilization

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By Alissa J. Rubin and Bryan Denton from NYT World https://ift.tt/dLbukvc

Twitter restores Kanye West's account after ban

The US rapper was accused of violating the rules on the social media platform now known as X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NRadvyq

Elephant on the loose spotted outside supermarket in southern Italy

Local media reports the animal escaped from a circus but has since been returned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dRPCnS3

South Africa's Julius Malema celebrates 10 years of the EFF

Julius Malema divides opinion like few other politicians but he is celebrating his party's 10th anniversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/07tEVb6

Command for Attention

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By Caitlin Lovinger from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/rAWLEdf

Are arsonists behind Italy's devastating wildfires?

Residents suspect most of the blazes blighting their stunning region are intentionally lit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fjOP8lb

Despite leading, South Africa again finds a World Cup victory elusive.

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By Sara Ziegler from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/X7QCr23

Shush emojis and orders from the boss - new Trump charges in full

A revised indictment sets out new charges against Donald Trump, Walt Nuata and another employee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2UaM6Ki

Gathering to Show Off a New Rock Band

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/3kERadG

Semiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse?

India has ambitious plans for semiconductor manufacturing, but there are challenges along the way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bJ0eQyO

Quotation of the Day: Hiding From the Yips Will Only Make It Worse

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/OeDciZg

Corrections: July 27, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/A0M3zhW

Prominent Horse Trainer Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison in Doping Scheme

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By Melissa Hoppert and Gaya Gupta from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/U3IyZvB

Halftime: A rare deficit for the U.S., and a bit of work to do.

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By Andrew Das from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/W3hDvHp

Bars for Checking People Out

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/csIWnFO

Manipur: Misleading information shared about India tensions

A look at how false claims about violence in Manipur are being shared in the state and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yvGiYAb

UK accused of underestimating Wagner's growth

A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4W2nDpg

Rocky Wirtz, Chairman of Chicago N.H.L. Team, Dies at 70

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By Evan Easterling from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/cSHCyY3

Quotation of the Day: E.R. Mystery? Ask Dr. Chatbot for a Diagnosis.

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/NBS4D1M

Alabama Woman Admits She Lied About Abduction and Report of Wandering Child

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By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/AXzap9H

How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat

With no air con, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CB1KNrX

At Wagner’s Festival, New Technology Reveals a Leadership Rift

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By Thomas Rogers from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/dxeLbGE

New Zealand: Minister quits after drink driving crash

Kiri Allan's resignation, the fourth from the party since March, comes on the heels of a national election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BZMWhVe

China: 11 die in gymnasium roof collapse, one arrested

Police have arrested the person in charge of the site in the industrial province of Heilongjiang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XLye4c3

Elecciones en España: los resultados empujan al país a un embrollo político

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By Jason Horowitz from NYT En español https://ift.tt/ZoC6he0

La decadente industria petrolera de Venezuela causa estragos al medioambiente

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By Isayen Herrera, Sheyla Urdaneta and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez from NYT En español https://ift.tt/zr4StC9

Ukraine war: At least one killed in new Russian strikes on Odesa

Odesa's regional governor said 14 people were hospitalised in the blasts, including four children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M2LOCkF

Spain faces stark left-right divide in hot summer vote

Resurgent nationalists in Spain aim to roll back the left-wing coalition's reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hfo8VO4

Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes?

A number of hotels on the Greek island have been evacuated and some tourists have had to flee on boats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rvZ6V4y

Excited filmgoers: 'Barbie is everything'

Film fanatics turned out in droves for two opposite movies, star-crossed by their identical premieres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5WDGmw8

Matilda Sheils: Body found in search for missing US two-year-old

Matilda Sheils was swept away with with her nine-month-old brother Conrad in Pennsylvania last weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qknu3JR

DC United: US sports trainer fired for 'discriminatory' hand gesture

The hand gesture was spotted in a social media photograph of the MLS football team's staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XmDqLkc

Extreme Challenges

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By Caitlin Lovinger from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/RLYTSn9

Corrections: July 21, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/aWpPd7X

US investigates Delta over plane stuck on tarmac in extreme heat

Passengers sat on the un-air conditioned plane waiting to take off in 111F (44C) temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ctkKxXZ

‘Ding, Ding, Ding, We Have a Winner!’

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/sevYq3S

Ex-Venezuela spy chief pleads not guilty to US drug charges

Hugo Carvajal has pleaded not guilty in a US court to allegations he was part of a drug cartel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eR5Ax1H

Singapore: City-state rocked by rare political scandals

The political crisis dents Singapore's reputation for clean and honest governance, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fMCnsoQ

Ponzi Schemer Freed From Prison by Trump Faces New Fraud Charges

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By Ed Shanahan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/8pOegEl

Ukraine war: Wheat prices soar after Russia warns shipping

Russia announces it will treat ships heading for Ukrainian ports as potential military targets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d9ybl6Z

Google Tests A.I. Tool That Is Able to Write News Articles

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By Benjamin Mullin and Nico Grant from NYT Business https://ift.tt/sh6NmyI

Corrections: July 20, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/9E3pfov

Quotation of the Day: Kissinger, 100, Gets Accolades in China Visits

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/7Ia8Fe1

Chart Topper

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/vhwOnR3

Tunisia's El General: The rapper who helped bring down Ben Ali

El General, whose song inspired Tunisia's pro-democracy revolution, laments the return of repression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vRZFEOK

Watch moment rescued Australian sailor and dog reach dry land

Australian sailor Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella have stepped onto dry land for the first time after being lost at sea for two months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gzjqWcO

Kissinger Makes Unannounced Visit to China, Meets Defense Minister

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By Vivian Wang from NYT World https://ift.tt/DEGMoTg

Review: A Lack of Passion Keeps This ‘Orpheus Descending’ Earthbound

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By Elisabeth Vincentelli from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/hIiDUHb

Paris 2024 Olympics: Concern over French plan for AI surveillance

CCTV will use algorithms to detect fights and abandoned bags - but not everyone is happy about it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DIcpsVm

Quotation of the Day: New York Is Using $1.1 Billion to Become More Weather Resistant

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/x2fK5Sr

Ukraine war: Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, the man behind Kyiv's renewed offensive

Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi is lionised by those around him, who admire his determination and cunning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GVLWPRZ

Comparison Words

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By Sam Corbin from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/60noyX5

The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan

A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZwlDvfI

What’s on TV This Week: ‘Below Deck’ and FIFA Women’s World Cup

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By Shivani Gonzalez from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/nhpU3fP

Crimea bridge closed following 'emergency'

Russian-installed officials have told people to find other routes into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CG1tYFS

China’s Rebound Falters, Tripped Up by Debt and Weak Exports

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By Keith Bradsher from NYT Business https://ift.tt/hPjFyRg

A National Treasure, Tarnished: Can Britain Fix Its Health Service?

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By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/fIoxy3O

DeSantis Burns Cash, and Pence Struggles: 4 Takeaways From 2024 Filings

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By Rebecca Davis O’Brien from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/tTKSGoL

Quotation of the Day: U.A.W. Talks Quite Likely to Be Testy

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/omD2yVG

Floods and Landslides in South Korea Kill 7 and Leave 3 Missing

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By John Yoon and Mike Ives from NYT World https://ift.tt/4gOsUC2

Terms of Syrian offer on aid deliveries unacceptable, says UN

Syria had said it would continue to allow aid through a border crossing relied on by 4.1 million people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HKphfqk

SAG strike: Why are Hollywood actors on strike?

One TV actor who's worked in Hollywood for a decade says he makes $20,000 (£15,200) a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a6McbXs

‘They’re outsmarting us’: birds build nests from anti-bird spikes

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By Emily Anthes from NYT Science https://ift.tt/loURy3V

US refuses climate reparations for developing nations

Climate envoy John Kerry made the remarks before he travels to China to discuss climate change issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iSRNW3z

Australia names first woman to lead central bank

Michele Bullock will succeed Philip Lowe, who has led the Reserve Bank of Australia for seven years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jqo3L6E

Hundreds evacuated in Delhi as water levels rise

The Yamuna river reportedly swells to a 45-year high as heavy rainfall batters north India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W9wSfmV

Corrections: July 13, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/GEKywMU

Brooding Sorts

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/ANT9w1d

Penn Station Is a Disgrace. Can a New Plan Improve It?

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By James Barron from NYT New York https://ift.tt/rS7EkDn

Corrections: July 12, 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/0O8rkMA

This, That or Whichever

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By Sam Corbin from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/5vQTBjH

U.S. Students Progress Stagnated Last School Year Study Finds

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By Sarah Mervosh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/gtHRGvJ

Corrections: July 11 2023

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/RnuGW5q

Iceland Monitors New Volcanic Eruption

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By Orlando Mayorquin from NYT World https://ift.tt/7X2waI6

Glow of Baseballs All-Star Game Cant Obscure Athletics Departure

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By Kurt Streeter from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/AI5WzGS

Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YsZc3ad

NATO Tries to Remember What It Means to Fight a European War

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By Steven Erlanger from NYT World https://ift.tt/cFwof3n

Adesanya wants Du Plessis after Africa comment.

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By Emmanuel Morgan from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/IDB01lq

Robbie Lawler calls it a career with a big knockout.

By Emmanuel Morgan from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/MK3DqHB