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Soma Golden Behr, Longtime Senior Editor at The Times, Dies at 84

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By Trip Gabriel from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/j9Lolgy

Veteran Sri Lanka MP who fought for Tamil rights dies

Rajavarothiam Sampanthan was a veteran campaigner for the country's Tamil minority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O06kBNT

France’s Snap Elections: What to Watch For

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By Aurelien Breeden from NYT World https://ift.tt/SIH0cF7

Your pictures on the theme of 'shadows'

A selection of your pictures on the theme of 'shadows'. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fsj14Bo

Biden’s Debate Rattles Even the Most Faithful Democrats

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By Julie Bosman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Fobp1Kd

Uber and Lyft Agree to Give Massachusetts Drivers Minimum Pay

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By Eli Tan from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/r3CbivQ

Paris Hilton testifies to US Congress about childhood abuse

The American socialite alleges she was "force-fed medications and sexually abused by staff" while at youth residential facilities as a teenager. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N1P2ETB

Australian 'swimming queen' Campbell retires

One of the nation's most celebrated swimmers will hang up her goggles after failing to qualify for Paris 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fS6qEoj

Bowman Falls to Latimer in a Loss for Progressive Democrats

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By Nicholas Fandos from NYT New York https://ift.tt/zDJL8A0

Here’s what to know about the primaries.

By Claire Fahy, Carl Hulse, Chris Cameron and Simon J. Levien from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7bBFC0l

With Virginia Primary Undecided, Rep. Bob Good Seeks Funds for Recount

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By Maya C. Miller from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/KQxG7vq

Bangladesh's deadliest executioner dies

The 74-year-old hanged several high-profile figures during his time in prison for murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UwBnTI1

Gabbi Tuft, First Openly Trans Former W.W.E. Star, Returns to Wrestling

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By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Yf4U7Sj

Trump Suggests Biden May Use Supplements to Get ‘Jacked Up’ for Debate

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By Michael Gold and Simon J. Levien from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pbn5NLf

Giant anti-government protest rally grips Tel Aviv

Video shows scuffles and people being arrested as police – some on horseback – tried to move protesters off the city’s main highway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uqb5Q4B

Trading Card Enthusiasts?

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By Caitlin Lovinger from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/v3FrTYe

ICRC says 22 killed in strike near its Gaza office

The International Committee of the Red Cross said the "grave security incident" was the latest of several. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0oS3CK2

The Culture Wars Came to a California Suburb. A Leader Has Been Ousted.

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By Jill Cowan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9IVuZ0W

Trump campaign gets $50m boost from single donor

US media reports the donation was sent the day after Trump was convicted in his New York hush-money trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wdainkj

Review: A 10th Life for Those Jellicle ‘Cats,’ Now in Drag

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By Jesse Green from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/r63GyMb

Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips

The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/guJ2Vp7

Israeli strikes on Gaza may have violated laws of war - UN report

Israel says the UN report into six strikes last year that killed at least 218 people is "flawed”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dvEx3el

China changed village names 'to erase Uyghur culture'

Activists claim removal of place names is the latest attempt to undermine Uyghur culture in China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uqkpcG8

Princess Zelda finally stars in her own game

The Nintendo heroine takes the starring role in one of its most popular series for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gjwGNvI

Abandoned newborn found on trail by Texas family

The baby was “freshly born” with remnants of the umbilical cord still present, authorities said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yQ3Ywc4

Judge Orders Rail Operator to Pay $400 Million to Tribe for Trespassing

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By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YQ1IPDC

London becomes Europe's largest stock market again

A French election is driving down the value of French listed companies, analysts say from BBC News https://ift.tt/lacJfnr

‘Appropriate’ won the Tony Award for best revival of a play.

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By Alexis Soloski from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2lkbEUf

Estos medicamentos comunes pueden hacer más peligrosas las olas de calor

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By Katie Mogg from NYT En español https://ift.tt/UF1M6SA

'I feel broken': Inside the mind of the woman who ran 1,000km in 12 days

At the end of her challenge, the 52-year-old says ultra-running is a good way to "get uncomfortable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/mHNYj7P

Quotation of the Day: Biden Striving for a Foothold in a Viral Duel

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

Ukraine seeks show of support at giant Swiss summit

The hosts hope the talks, the largest since the war with Russia began, will bring progress towards peace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rwnuSxZ

Noted Tempter

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By Caitlin Lovinger from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/nlcT9EL

Trump Lawyers Argue Barring Attacks on F.B.I. Would Censor ‘Political Speech’

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By Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8keE1Jh

Heavy Bombardment of Gaza as Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes

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By Hiba Yazbek, Abu Bakr Bashir, Aaron Boxerman and Euan Ward from NYT World https://ift.tt/Wjk7vhV

Daring dives and winter walks: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FksgZbr

Underwater video shows likely 1971 plane wreckage

Experts believe they've found the remains of a small jet that mysteriously vanished more than fifty years ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y4SpHIo

Pope Francis Is Accused of Using a Homophobic Slur Again

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By Emma Bubola from NYT World https://ift.tt/8adfpFS

US hot dog contest can't stomach champ's vegan deal

Joey Chestnut told he cannot join famed Nathan's contest on 4 July unless he drops sponsorship by vegan brand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P9xoq5v

Four US college instructors stabbed in public park in China

The instructors were on a daytime visit to a public park when they were attacked, Cornell College says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4BN1ojA

Landslide in Wyoming Causes Part of a Highway to Collapse

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By Reuters from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Tb7jgAc

Europe's night of election drama capped by Macron bombshell

The French leader lost to the far right then called an election, in one of many big stories across the EU. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YCGd5np

Adults and teens turn to 'dumbphones' to cut screen time

Parents and teens alike are trading in their smartphones for "dumber" models to help stay offline. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pABy6bu

How Israel's hostage rescue in Gaza unfolded

Four Israeli hostages were rescued, with hospitals in Gaza saying scores of Palestinians were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/02WCUTF

N.Y. Lawmakers End Session Without Replacing Congestion Pricing Revenue

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By Grace Ashford and Claire Fahy from NYT New York https://ift.tt/PQTK8Cd

Los presidentes mexicanos solo tienen un mandato. ¿Es bueno para la democracia?

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By Amanda Taub from NYT En español https://ift.tt/jYiDcdb

In the court of public opinion, both sides make their case for following international law.

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By Ephrat Livni from NYT World https://ift.tt/jKatCoH

Prosecutors Use Texts to Depict Menendez and His Wife as Collaborators

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By Tracey Tully and Benjamin Weiser from NYT New York https://ift.tt/1uoxFe9

Behind the 'Zuma tsunami' in South Africa

The ex-president has been hit by a number of scandals but emerges once again to play a big role. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xcimhzg

Australian army to allow recruits from four nations

Permanent residents from countries including the UK and US will be eligible to join and get citizenship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OXkE6Yp

The Low-Key British Newshound Taking Charge of The Washington Post

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By Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/kq35m8x

Counting to begin after India's mammoth election

Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi secure a third term or could the opposition prove polls wrong? from BBC News https://ift.tt/NDZJQgb

Rupert Murdoch se casa por quinta vez

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By Tammy LaGorce from NYT En español https://ift.tt/FPOhDEG

Prosecutor Drops Murder Charges Against Minnesota Trooper Amid Pushback

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By Ernesto Londoño from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cbzPxNJ

German football coach condemns 'racist' TV survey

Julian Nagelsmann condemned the poll, which asked if people wanted more white players on the German team. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YtrnfPd

A Pacific Island With Ties to Taiwan Was Hacked. Was It Political?

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By Jacob Judah from NYT World https://ift.tt/IQZymDB

After Pipes Burst in Atlanta, Many Residents Lose Water, Then Patience

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By Rick Rojas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZEje8Px

Israeli ministers threaten to quit over ceasefire plan

Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir say they are opposed to striking any deal before Hamas is destroyed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AoKDha5