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Every Canadian cigarette will soon carry a health warning

Canada will be the first country to have warning labels on the tipping paper of individual cigarettes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yNno2ul

Ben Roberts-Smith: Australian soldier loses landmark defamation case

Ben Roberts-Smith loses his defamation case against newspapers which accused him of war crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P7kfHqX

Aras Amiri highlights jailed Iran environmentalists' plight

Aras Amiri was held for years in a notorious Iranian jail with environmentalists accused of espionage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9BIuZLX

BHP: Mining giant says it underpaid workers for 13 years

Australia's BHP said the leave and allowance 'errors' will cost the company up to $280m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rO93vmp

AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms

Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/toke1wO

Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years

The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OJEDykc

Tree of Life synagogue: Gunman driven by 'malice and hate'

The trial's opening hears emotional testimony from survivors of the Pittsburgh attack that left 11 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/no1C5fi

Using pig fat as green jet fuel will hurt planet, experts warn

Animal by-products being used for aviation fuel could increase demand for palm oil, experts fear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3UCsleD

Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia

Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/avC4GW7

Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year

The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/celdqwj

Covid: Top Chinese scientist says don’t rule out lab leak

The man who led China's pandemic response says inquiries into its origins should consider everything. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tycn7YO

Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch

Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K0xeNhT

Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort

The 51-year-old had a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uNyvbmp

After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?

The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R4N6thx

Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism

Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c0RgvXj

Erdogan victory speech: 'Today nobody has lost'

The re-elected Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressed supporters outside the Presidential Palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wfu8BDe

FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qDUsfG9

Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed'

Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Je8Rpvi

Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan

Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QS2qtOX

Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided

The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NtKsjPu

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/awNyIur

China's C919 passenger plane makes maiden flight

China hopes the C919 will end the dominance of Airbus and Boeing - but it relies on Western components. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7E9MKia

Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest

Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LXKTAVi

Portugal housing crisis: 'I'll have to move back in with mum'

Anger is rising in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, where affordable homes are rarer and rarer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zustFrM

US debt ceiling: Negotiators agree a deal in principle, McCarthy says

The White House and the Republicans are now ironing out details of a bill to avert a massive default. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FUnNJBa

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s1GuJQK

Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

Ken Paxton, Texas' Attorney General, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MrqDp20

US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2B5RpfC

We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov

Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VNzRQLZ

Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin'

Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an "historic opportunity" to strike a major blow to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hkDPgZ5

Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft

Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RJG58eI

Erdogan and rival clash over refugees in desperate race for vote

The last hours of Turkey's presidential race turn sour as the candidates argue over refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RUplMrI

IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?

These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Es1et0g

'Truth is sacred', Tom Hanks tells Harvard graduates

The two-time Oscar-winning actor is urging young people to "embrace liberty and freedom for all". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gT9XO8c

Teens hand themselves in to police over Sydney fire

Transport was suspended and nearby residents evacuated after a building went up in flames on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Iv3aY52

Asiana Airlines: Passenger arrested for opening plane door during South Korea flight

The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aDI9GpN

Precious cheetah cubs die in India national park

The cubs were the first to be born in the country 70 years after the animals were declared extinct here from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/25dhv6L

NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting

Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A0TtlSL

Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hs8Y7if

Watch: Vast shelf cloud crawls over Newfoundland

A Canadian captured a timelapse of a shelf cloud formation slowly moving over Newfoundland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AuCxgUz

New parliament building: India opposition boycott casts shadow on inauguration

At least 19 opposition parties have said that they will not attend the inauguration ceremony on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9XSYxdu

Ukraine war: 'My brother saved my life - but lost his own'

Maksym saved Ivan's life in Bakhmut, then stayed behind to lead their men. A week later he was dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ld3evqK

Dead fraudster mystery grips Australia

After a long inquiry, a judge has concluded many questions about Melissa Caddick's fate will go unanswered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uNmJwdD

Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ftmr4VW

Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D1xBZ8i

Texas Man Who Tried to Breach Speaker’s Lobby on Jan. 6 Gets 7 Years

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By BY EDUARDO MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ux804Co

A.I. Photoshopping Is About to Get Very Easy. Maybe Too Easy.

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By BY FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/9YZcNCA

South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem

How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ec9dtZ6

Anti-Kremlin Fighters Take War to Russian Territory for a Second Day

By BY ANDREW E. KRAMER, VALERIE HARPER AND MICHAEL SCHWIRTZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/YQTLmwu

‘Victim/Suspect’ Review: When the Accuser Becomes the Accused

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By BY NATALIA WINKELMAN from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/PUtkoqg

简报:TikTok就蒙大拿州禁令提起诉讼;俄罗斯占领巴赫穆特,城市变为废墟

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By BY EMILY CHAN AND KONEY BAI from NYT World https://ift.tt/x7OFuaZ

India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest

India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v8Dn1Sf

Dodgers Reverse Course and Reinvite Group to Pride Night

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By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/pwRg42U

Nashville Parents Ask: Must a Mass Shooter’s Writings Be Made Public?

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/SmDiNYV

E Jean Carroll seeks damages from Donald Trump for CNN remarks

The writer submits a new legal filing over the ex-president's remarks during a CNN town hall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UM14Lam
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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/CauvAg0

C. Boyden Gray, Lawyer for the Republican Establishment, Dies at 80

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By BY ALEX TRAUB from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/5qsirwn

Thousands mass for pro-EU rally in Moldovan capital, amid tensions with Russia

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is vying for EU member status, amid fears of a Russian-backed coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fXoDSOL

‘Living in Fear’: Arson Is the Latest in a String of Attacks on Minnesota Mosques

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By BY CLAIRE FAHY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/yJH6eXx

How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ozUQhLZ

On the Denver Nuggets, the Role Players Get to Be Stars, Too

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By BY TANIA GANGULI from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/xPBO1Y5

At a Soaked P.G.A. Championship, Backward Ball Caps and the Umbrella Dance

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By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/TirPnAd

National Treasure wins the 148th Preakness Stakes.

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By BY MELISSA HOPPERT from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/6dLhUbc

Tropical Storm Mawar Expected to Strengthen as It Moves Toward Guam

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By BY EDUARDO MEDINA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/36Lq1Az

The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pEADuWk

Thanks to an app, 382 investors in Mage await another shot at the winner’s circle.

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By BY MELISSA HOPPERT from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/rkhuHz5

Scheffler, Hovland and Conners Share the Lead at P.G.A. Championship

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By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/aLGUT3i

G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources

As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dYU8ESK

With Feinstein Ailing, Newsom’s Vow Looms Over Senate Race

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By BY THOMAS FULLER AND SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/e9GTBi7

Haryana: India's grandmother-granddaughter karate champs

The unlikely duo train together and even won medals at an international competition recently. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8ctRh7Y

Week in pictures: 13-19 May 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xlE6GL1

Shermane Billingsley, Guardian of the Stork Club’s Legacy, Dies at 78

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By BY SAM ROBERTS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/LtuEb8G

Married Couple Behind the L.A. Restaurant Horses Trade Charges of Violence

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By BY JULIA MOSKIN from NYT Food https://ift.tt/f1jKwyo

Pastor Mackenzie's Kenyan cult: The mother who fled Shakahola forest to save her children

A mother-of-five tells the BBC how she escaped a Kenyan doomsday cult where at least 200 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xYh4lzU

Bryson DeChambeau Rediscovers His Groove at the P.G.A. Championship

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By BY BILL PENNINGTON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/j6wKiYO

G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year

The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vHlidhk

Mark Gietzen, 69, Dies; Zealous Lieutenant in the Anti-Abortion Movement

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By BY ALEX TRAUB from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ja1Pq4e

简报:国民党提名侯友宜为台湾总统候选人;“笑果”演员被指侮辱解放军,中国立案调查

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By BY EMILY CHAN AND KONEY BAI from NYT World https://ift.tt/mJWSvI9

Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yLGljQ3

Remember When Trump and DeSantis Loved Each Other? Neither Do They.

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By BY GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3j6ti1T

Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home

Mariupol's former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vd5ms9B

With Stakes at Their Highest, Manchester City Rises Higher Still

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By BY RORY SMITH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/Sha2F0L

Record inflation: Five ways Argentines try to cope

With inflation above 100%, Argentines have devised a number of strategies to deal with the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f6GQTyS

10 Ideas for Reflecting at the End of the School Year

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By BY KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/y35INcK

Why Somalia's once-banned boxing thrives in the former warzone

Somalia's only official boxing club offers a haven for a group of young people in Mogadishu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6D3oFKc

Bill Saluga, a Memorable Comedic Wiseguy, Is Dead at 85

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By BY RICHARD SANDOMIR from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/sMzP08g

Rap Star Bankrolled Gangs That Killed on His Orders, Prosecutors Say

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By BY HURUBIE MEKO from NYT New York https://ift.tt/9K1vUGk

El poder de Erdogan se fractura, pero podría volver a ganar la presidencia de Turquía

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By BY BEN HUBBARD from NYT En español https://ift.tt/xR9VWUm

Nikki Haley’s Financial Disclosures Show Speaking Fees and Other Income

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By BY REBECCA DAVIS O’BRIEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9Iyqadf

Nigeria election: The mystery of the altered results in disputed poll

A BBC investigation has found significant discrepancies in the election results in one region of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AkpbRFu

A former U.S. Embassy employee is being held in Moscow, according to Russia’s state news agency.

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By BY DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/DeWIriA

Chloë Sevigny Sold Her Old Clothes, and People Came in Droves

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By BY JOHN ORTVED from NYT Style https://ift.tt/I853nag

Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r4laeCR

Voy a arruinar tu serie de tele favorita

By BY ANNA-LISA COHEN from NYT En español https://ift.tt/gLB31uS

Leaders Stay, Others Run

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By BY FARAH STOCKMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/rMN6bhG

In a tent in Turkey’s quake zone, neither candidate inspires confidence.

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By BY NIMET KIRAC from NYT World https://ift.tt/qTLkiXY

Jayson Tatum Shines as Boston Celtics Blow Out Sixers in Game 7

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By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/vDwgeI8

On the Right, Support and Donations Pour In for Daniel Penny

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By BY MARIA CRAMER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/N9ewvSK

Don Denkinger, Umpire Remembered for Botched Call, Dies at 86

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

Thailand’s Election: What to Watch and What’s at Stake

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By BY SUI-LEE WEE from NYT World https://ift.tt/H6RzgDd

From Syria to Sudan: The nightmare followed me

Kareem thought he had found safety but his life was then engulfed in violence once more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XhP5ztc

The daring riders of India's 'well of death'

The drivers defy gravity to ride their bikes and cars inside a giant wooden barrel to entertain people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VbjFJ5h

Tori Bowie’s Hometown Celebrates Her Life Amid Mystery of Her Death

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By BY TALYA MINSBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/n79m20w

Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion

Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UGKZzNc

Sweden Wins a Eurovision Song Contest That Showed Solidarity With Ukraine

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By BY ALEX MARSHALL AND MARIA VARENIKOVA from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Ro1T3jZ

Review: Despite the Primping, ‘The Cotillion’ Is Far From Flawless

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By BY MAYA PHILLIPS from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/4ACIkcH

Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum

Alaweya Reshwan died alone at home in Khartoum, trapped by the fighting that is tearing Sudan apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pjbDGg4

Lawyer Who Fled to Cuba After Shooting Girlfriend Is Convicted of Murder

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By BY TRACEY TULLY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/VytC9s1

Imran Khan's dramatic arrest saga... in under 90 seconds

Pakistan's former prime minister has faced months of legal troubles and attempts to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/spk2xha

Border Is Calm as Crowds Cross and Biden Administration Fights Court Ruling

By BY EILEEN SULLIVAN AND MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/UVMWEzH

Elon Musk Makes Sense. Yes, Really.

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By BY DAVID NASAW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/SUNXpOP

Thailand election: The party they can't stop winning

The opposition Pheu Thai party looks set to win most seats after nearly a decade of military-backed rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p0QJVWn
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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VOjGI1C

Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B2VbLlP

New processing centers in Latin America could help manage migration to the U.S. If they were in place.

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By BY EILEEN SULLIVAN AND GENEVIEVE GLATSKY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/quXbRxd

Sudan’s Clashing Forces Agree to Allow Aid In, but Not to a Truce, U.S. Says

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By BY DECLAN WALSH AND MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/Dx96s5E

Heather Armstrong: 'Queen of mommy blogging' dead at 47

Armstrong found success in the 2000s documenting the ups and downs of motherhood on her "Dooce" blog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BPTvShN

Pence “should have put the votes back to the state legislatures and I think we would have had a different outcome.”

By BY LINDA QIU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/8kfPFXO

House Republican Report Finds No Evidence of Wrongdoing by President Biden

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Texas braces for worst as migrant rule change looms

US officials say disinformation spread by smugglers is fuelling a surge of migrants on the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B6hVkQ9

House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances

A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hCzaXD3

NATO’s top military official assesses the next stage of the war as quality versus quantity.

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By BY ANUSHKA PATIL from NYT World https://ift.tt/UWeRf3Q