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Randall Goosby: Violinist champions music by black composers

Randall Goosby is a rising star of classical music, who performed at the 9/11 memorial ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iphbKn

How an 11-Foot-Tall 3-D Printer Is Helping to Create a Community

By Debra Kamin from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3kOqC7H

The biggest test of Biden's presidency so far

A series of spending packages have put the White House and the Democrats in crisis mode this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AZUpjt

Gloria Estefan says she was sexually abused aged nine

The singer reveals she was molested by a family member when she was a child at music school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B0Fju5

Shutdown: Senate votes to keep US government open

The measure must now pass the lower chamber of Congress before funding lapses at midnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWqeEs

French confession may end 35-year hunt for serial killer

The man took his life before he could be questioned about the case and provide a DNA sample. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ur9YhG

Facebook grilled over mental-health impact on kids

Facebook's global head of safety, Antigone Davis, testifies to the US Senate, about child protection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kVnAif

Ethiopia expels top UN officials amid Tigray aid crisis

The expulsions follow concerns raised by the UN about aid reaching the war-torn Tigray region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oiuWOQ

Rio 2016: Shadow of cheating marred boxing bouts

A system to manipulate the outcome of boxing matches by officials was in place at the Rio 2016 Olympics, an independent investigation finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3imZ08h

The Melting Face Emoji Has Already Won Us Over

By Anna P. Kambhampaty from NYT Style https://ift.tt/39NmZZw

Climate change: Youth have 'every right to be angry' says UK PM

Boris Johnson says leaders' "reckless actions" created the climate crisis and now is the time to act. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y4AFfT

'Google' is most searched word on Bing, Google says

Google tells an EU court the number-one search on its biggest rival is for Google. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mbjNwr

Ecuador prison 'gang war' leaves more than 100 dead

Police have stormed a jail in Guayaquil after violence broke out between prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oiYbB9

Nazi Stutthof camp secretary flees as German trial starts

Irmgard Furchner is accused of complicity in more than 11,000 murders but the judge says she has fled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F3V3io

Sarkozy: Ex-French president gets jail sentence over campaign funding

The former French president is found guilty of illegally funding his unsuccessful 2012 re-election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oqC5wJ

Britney Spears: Singer 'on cloud nine' after conservatorship ruling

The singer posted footage of her flying a plane after a judge suspended her father as conservator. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kScgTZ

Shakira: Singer attacked by a pair of wild boars

The Colombian singer was walking in a park in Barcelona, Spain, with her son when the animals struck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3okNbTH

Israel foreign minister makes historic visit to Bahrain

It is the first such trip since the two countries established diplomatic relations last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ikZnjA

Trump Super PAC Removes Corey Lewandowski After Sexual Harassment Claim

By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3usHvs2

Danish museum wants artist to pay back money after producing blank canvasses

The artist was given around $83,000 to recreate old artworks, but then produced two blank canvasses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kUcp9B

British firm claims quantum-computing breakthrough

Two companies are hoping to move the quantum industry in two different directions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ilJA41

Waterspout hits German port city of Kiel, throwing people from boats

A tornado strikes the city of Kiel, throwing people from boats and ripping roofs from homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EXdV2u

North Korea's Kim Jong-un offers to restore inter-Korean hotline

However, he condemned the US' offer of dialogue, saying it was a "petty trick" of deception. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3APLh0R

Katty Kay: Former BBC journalist quits US media firm

Ms Kay has quit Ozy Media after reports one of its executives deceived potential investors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CUQhlu

Beijing 2022: Non-vaccinated athletes must serve 21-day quarantine

Athletes at the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics who are not fully vaccinated will have to serve a 21-day quarantine on arrival in Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y3zPRh

Deaf man sues police in Colorado over alleged excessive use of force

Brady Mistic alleges he was slammed to the ground and tasered during a 2019 incident in Colorado. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mcTVQO

Women in Latin America march for abortion rights

Thousands of women demonstrate across Latin America for access to legal and safe abortions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ofnfZP

Russia detains cyber-security tycoon Ilya Sachkov in treason case

Ilya Sachkov, co-founder of the firm Group-IB, will be held in pre-trial custody for two months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CWUhlv

US declares 23 bird, fish and other species extinct

The ivory-billed woodpecker is among the 23 species listed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3um8sxg

In a Galaxy Far, Far Away, He Was Almost Anakin Skywalker

By Ben Proudfoot from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3m5Ho1F

Protected Too Late: U.S. Officials Report More Than 20 Extinctions

By Catrin Einhorn from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/3m1eWhe

Moderna vs. Pfizer: Both Knockouts, but One Seems to Have the Edge

By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3lKD4op

Beirut port blast: Victims' families protest at probe's suspension

No-one has yet been held accountable for the August 2020 blast, which killed 219 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YeAEqa

Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League team from an unrecognised state

Sheriff Tiraspol are the 'kings' of Moldovan football, but their power and backing comes from a disputed territory on the Ukraine border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kMVu8z

China and Evergrande Ascended Together. Now One Is About to Fall.

By Alexandra Stevenson, Michael Forsythe and Cao Li from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3F2xjer

Vitamin A treatment trial for Covid loss of smell

Volunteers will receive brain scans and be asked to sniff powerful odours such as rotten eggs and roses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CVFPKE

Russia threatens YouTube ban for deleting RT channels

RT’s German channels were deleted by YouTube for breaching its Covid misinformation policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kSnPul

Amazon's algorithms taken to task in landmark bill

Warehouse workers can no longer be sacked for time off task if they have good reason to take breaks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kOxJx6

La Palma volcano: Family's anguish as lava destroys 'miracle house'

The owners of the so-called miracle house are devastated after it succumbed to the lava flow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zOVNnB

This May Be the First Planet Found Orbiting 3 Stars at Once

By Jonathan O’Callaghan from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3CTvm2i

Scorching La Palma lava fizzes as it hits ocean

Clouds of steam rise as the red-hot current makes contact with the Atlantic on the Spanish island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m15bzO

We Underestimated Trump Before. It Didn’t Go Well.

By Jamelle Bouie from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3oaK2G9

Ecuador jail: Dozens killed in Guayaquil prison fight

It is the latest in a series of deadly incidents as rival gang members fight for control of prisons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zW9Esh

John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song sold at auction in Denmark

The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before the Beatles split. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lXuORS

United Airlines to fire staff who refuse vaccine

The vast majority of its 67,000 US employees comply with the airline's Covid-19 vaccine policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kRgfA9

Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan's next prime minister

Mr Kishida will succeed Yoshihide Suga, who decided to step down after just one year in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kO8kDx

Calais: On patrol with the troops looking for migrants

General Frantz Tavart says he will withdraw troops from the coastline if funding from the UK is withheld. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kMGx6E

Hathras rape case: Prisoners in their own home, lives on hold, a village divided

The BBC revisits the family of a 19-year-old who died in India last year after reporting gang rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zPGjji

Real Madrid 1-2 Sheriff Tiraspol: Champions League debutants snatch win

Sheriff Tiraspol produce one of the great Champions League shocks by beating Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZGPV3C

Pfizer and BioNTech submit data they say show shots are safe in 5- to 11-year-olds.

By Sharon LaFraniere and Shashank Bengali from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3AVCEC8

Italy: Statue of scantily-clad woman sparks sexism row

The bronze statue to honour a 19th Century poem is called "offensive" and "humiliating" to women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3if6V7y

Trump Loses Case to Enforce Omarosa Manigault Newman’s N.D.A.

By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XVkHoi

Stephanie Grisham’s Book Details Trump’s ‘Terrifying’ Temper

By Katie Rogers from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XViXeK

Greta Thunberg mocks world leaders' words at Youth4Climate

Greta Thunberg, the climate activist, uses a speech to mock world leaders, including UK PM Boris Johnson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zMG1da

Capitol Gazette shooting: 'You cannot kill the truth'

Prosecutors reminded a court that Jarrod Ramos showed no remorse for the Capital Gazette attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ARmvgH

R. Kelly is convicted on all counts after decades of accusations of abuse.

By Troy Closson from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2Y31hOV

Ford Will Build 4 Factories in a Big Electric Vehicle Push

By Neal E. Boudette from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2XXBlV1

WHO horrified over sexual exploitation by aid workers in DR Congo

The agency apologises to the victims of exploitation by aid workers tackling the Ebola outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4TmJ0

Simone Biles says she 'should have quit way before' Tokyo Olympic Games

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles says she "should have quit way before Tokyo" after withdrawing from five of her six finals in Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3of9wlO

Patrick Zaki: Egypt tries Christian rights activist on false news charge

Patrick Zaki is standing trial over an opinion piece he wrote about being a Coptic Christian. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zNi7hB

When Dasani Left Home

By Andrea Elliott and Ruth Fremson from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/3CTLC3i

Afghanistan: US General Mark Milley to face questions

US troops left Afghanistan in August after the capital, Kabul, fell once more to Taliban militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uiy2Dq

Germany election: Merkel heir under fire as German parties meet

Armin Laschet is facing mounting unrest within his party, after their historic election defeat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CRkx0z

Blast tears through Gothenburg apartment block, injuring 16

Police suspect the explosion and subsequent fire may have been caused deliberately. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKJqVx

Haiti polls postponed after electoral body is dissolved

The prime minister dismissed the electoral council and no new date has been set for elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uiWx3f

Australian researchers uncover fossil of new eagle species

Palaeontologists from Australia found the 'exceptional' fossilised remains in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZyqPDT

Mark Rutte: Dutch PM's security stepped up over gang threat

There are fears that Mark Rutte could be the target of an attack or kidnapping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uh6JJN

Trapped Canadian miners in 10-hour escape climb

The miners are climbing 1km-worth of ladders to escape the Totten mine in Sudbury, Ontario. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCNIWW

Climate change: Why India can't live without coal

Can the world's third largest emitter of fossil fuels end its reliance on coal? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oeSXGE

Taliban: Afghanistan bank boss warns sector near collapse

The head of one of Afghanistan's biggest banks says the country's financial sector is near collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uiWC7l

Red Covid

By David Leonhardt from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3zEJUkc

Three Polish regions scrap anti-LGBT resolutions

The move comes after the European Commission threatened to pull funding from the areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EXpExX

John Lennon: Recording of unreleased song up for auction in Denmark

The rare audio track was made in Denmark more than 50 years ago, months before The Beatles split. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lXuORS

What it's like to be a nine-year-old in a vaccine clinical trial

Twins Evan and Lizzy are enrolled in Pfizer's vaccine trial for children between ages five and 11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CQUCWJ

Remembering Babyn Yar and Ukraine's forgotten 'Holocaust by Bullets'

The country is still grappling with how to remember one of the worst massacres of World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m6SseS

Covid-19: President Joe Biden receives Pfizer booster jab

The US President and other Americans over 65 are now eligible for a third jab of the Pfizer vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39KZqk5

R Kelly guilty in sex trafficking trial

After decades of abuse allegations, singer R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZDzqFt

Germany election: Coalition talks begin after close election

The election is over but months of talks are just getting started to see who will be chancellor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i8V3DN

Australia: Footage captures car careering across eight lanes

A woman and child were injured, but Australian police say it's "incredibly lucky" others weren't hurt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uo3PTt

Instagram for kids paused after backlash

Facebook delays its child-friendly Instagram version to do more work with concerned parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kIkcHm

South Korea's president mulls dog meat ban as consumption wanes

An estimated one million dogs are slaughtered in South Korea for human consumption each year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zKwHXg

Afghanistan: Social media users delete profiles over fear of attack

Prominent online critics of the Islamist group in Afghanistan remove content over fear of attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2v7TH

Beirut port explosion investigation suspended for second time

Families of the victims of the catastrophe react angrily after the investigating judge is taken off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XMphW1

Fire, smoke and colour as Ethiopians mark Meskel

Worshippers gathered to mark the eve of one of the country's biggest Orthodox Christian festivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kIdtgs

German election: Seven things we learned

Seats, Schleswig and an ex-spy: here are some of the sidelights from Sunday's vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39JJz5j

Papers gripped by Germany's era of uncertainty

Newspapers across Europe are watching the knife-edge results in Germany with a high degree of concern for the country's - and continent's - future course. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zOEumK

German election: Green Party speaks of 'fantastic campaign'

Annalena Baerbock said the numbers were "fantastic" for the Green Party in Germany's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AJMruU

The N.B.A. denies Andrew Wiggins’s request for a religious exemption from the vaccine.

By Alyssa Lukpat from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3kIqaYQ

Hakuho: Sumo wrestling's greatest champion retires

Hakuho has recorded more wins, titles and perfect championships than any other sumo wrestler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3COJRnN

Crete struck by strong earthquake

Local media reports say at least one person was killed and several injured after buildings collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zIpcQr

Power outages hit homes in north-east China

An ongoing electricity shortage affecting factories has now spread to some homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lV7W5G

Goldman Sachs, Ozy Media and a $40 Million Conference Call Gone Wrong

By Ben Smith from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3ucyZx8

Tensions Flare in Ryder Cup as the U.S. Team Takes a Commanding Lead

By Bill Pennington from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3odFwqt

My Brother-in-Law Vilified Us Online. Should We Still Have Him Over?

By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3i04dmg

China Evergrande: What the company's debt crisis means for the world

The property giant has missed an interest payment deadline, fuelling concerns that it will collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oc8bfo

German elections: Centre left take narrow lead in tight vote

Social Democrat leader Olaf Scholz says he has a "clear mandate" but his rival refuses to give up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39CmZeM

In rural Afghanistan, a family welcomes Taliban rule

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen travels to Helmand province, a month after the hardline Islamists took control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zJ193V

Xianzi: The #MeToo icon China is trying to silence

A court has thrown out a high-profile sexual harassment case. Can China's feminist movement survive? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CL5tl2

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Why are hundreds of aid trucks stranded?

The UN says hundreds of trucks have not returned from Tigray and it's affecting the flow of aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39EcRSC

India's misunderstood maharajahs

Indian princes were often stereotyped as lazy hedonists, but they were serious political figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2aBm7

Dalai Lama backs bid to save Edinburgh cafe he inspired

Reka Gawa opened the Himalaya Cafe after a chance meeting with the spiritual leader almost 20 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m03ClI

Interviewing the Taliban: 'Still now I am terrified'

Afghan news anchor Beheshta Arghand made history when she interviewed the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3obf3K8

How climate change is making inequality worse, especially for children

Children will face up to three times as many extreme climate events as their grandparents, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XTS7Ug

Manta rays inspire new device to filter microplastics

Wastewater plants release microplastics into the environment, but could manta rays hold the key to a solution? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AF3BcZ

San Marino votes to legalise abortion in referendum

Over three quarters of voters approved changes to the total ban on abortion in the European enclave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o9Gwvr

Afghanistan: Taliban ban Helmand barbers from trimming beards

The hardline group says anyone cutting beards will be punished as it breaches their reading of Islamic law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lY5Cek

German election: CDU leader 'not happy' with exit poll result

Armin Laschet thanks Angela Merkel for her service as chancellor - but says he is not happy with the election result so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XSx3gX

What Are the Best Houseplants to Get You Through Winter?

By Margaret Roach from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/3AKTweN

Sudan: Ethiopian troops 'repelled' after al-Fashaga advance

Ethiopia denies Sudan's claim of an incursion in the disputed al-Fashaga border region on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kEMnHc

Iceland elects Europe's first female majority parliament

Iceland becomes the sixth country in the world with a parliament where 50% of seats are held by women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y1LpvV

Switzerland same-sex marriage: Voters set to back yes

Projections suggest more than 60% have voted yes to the proposal, already law in most of western Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8hDjT

Fashion Is Not Only for the Young and Skinny

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3i3Wxzv

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid against militants

Israel said it was conducting raids against Hamas militants who were planning an attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CRu8EL

Matt Amodio, the Latest ‘Jeopardy!’ Star, Breaks $1 Million

By Julia Jacobs from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3o65dZR

Amtrak train derails in Montana, killing three and injuring dozens

Dozens of people are injured after several carriages of the Amtrak train came off the tracks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lZEU4P

At Least 3 Killed and 50 Hurt in Amtrak Derailment in Montana, Officials Say

By Christopher Mele, Vimal Patel and Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XIvm5P

A federal appeals court delays New York City’s vaccine mandate for teachers.

By Eliza Shapiro and Jonah E. Bromwich from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2ZqOPst

Alberta’s ‘Best Summer Ever’ Ends With an Overwhelmed Medical System

By Ian Austen from NYT World https://ift.tt/2XO5a9L

States Begin a Complex Booster Shot Rollout for Pfizer Recipients

By Noah Weiland, Reed Abelson and Jan Hoffman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3CJIGpH

The Restaurant Host Is Suddenly at the Front of the Covid Wars

By Priya Krishna from NYT Food https://ift.tt/3uhrmWg

Among Those Who Marched Into the Capitol on Jan. 6: An F.B.I. Informant

By Alan Feuer and Adam Goldman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39IBUnz

Nuclear weapons: Explained in numbers

Reality Check takes a look at the facts and figures behind the world's nuclear weapons from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EVjbnd

COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?

A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK- who's going and what's at stake? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zynvc3

Letter from Africa: The wonders of Somali cuisine and a taste of home

Ethiopian and Eritrean food is well known globally, but this is your chance to discover Somali cooking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZnCOUI

German elections: Voters decide who will take charge after Merkel

The election race could barely be tighter as voters decide who will run Europe's biggest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EU6pFK

Rwanda genocide 'kingpin' Théoneste Bagosora dies in prison

Bagosora was serving a 35-year sentence for his role in the massacre of 800,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i5DPqU

Trump Had a Mob. He Also Had a Plan.

By Jamelle Bouie from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3o5f3v0

Global Citizen Live: Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran feature in 24-hour concert

The Global Citizen: Live festival will see performances from more than 60 artists in six continents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kN89IZ

Answers to Your Questions About Covid Booster Shots

By Tara Parker-Pope from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3o4osD6

ICYMI: Taxi gardens and Egypt's pharaohs on a pencil

Abandoned taxis being used to grow vegetables and other stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3udFY8M

Ocasio-Cortez apologizes for her ‘present’ vote on Iron Dome funding.

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3zDA2XV

Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig freed by China arrive home

The two were released after a Huawei executive was freed in Canada, ending a three-year diplomatic row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AGMSWR

Afghanistan: Taliban hang bodies as warning in city of Herat, say reports

The alleged kidnappers are reportedly hung in public, a day after a warning executions would resume. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3udRfGw

Seven killed in suicide attack near Somalia's presidential palace

The Islamist militant group Al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u9SUgb

Germany elections: Final rallies before Sunday's knife-edge vote

The politicians vying to replace Angela Merkel as German chancellor make final appeals ahead of Sunday's vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AG7Ox5

New York Hospitals Face Possible Mass Firings as Workers Spurn Vaccines

By Sharon Otterman and Joseph Goldstein from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3kCnRGr

Supermodel Linda Evangelista Says Cosmetic Procedure Left Her ‘Disfigured’

By Christine Hauser from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3AJ6pFZ

The C.D.C. chief overruled her own agency’s panel and recommended Pfizer boosters for workers at risk.

By Apoorva Mandavilli and Benjamin Mueller from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2W7oRZM

Residents of Troubled Supertall Tower Seek $125 Million in Damages

By Stefanos Chen from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/2XMWpNW

Detained Huawei boss due in court amid deal reports

Huawei's chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou is due to appear in a Brooklyn court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AHbxu6

German election: Climate protesters rally in cities

They want the next government to do more to limit global heating and to end the use of coal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XOwWD2

Syria war: UN calculates new death toll

It says that the actual number is bound to be higher than its tally, 10 years after the war began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ALoaVm

Chris Cuomo Sexually Harassed Me. I Hope He’ll Use His Power to Make Change.

By Shelley Ross from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2XNgeol

China declares all crypto-currency transactions illegal

Trading Bitcoin and other crypto-currenices is a criminal activity, China's central bank says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lSnd7j

Fashion giant Saint Laurent to ban use of fur in 2022

The fashion house's parent company, Kering, says all its brands will be fur-free by autumn 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39xy155

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Review: You’ve Got a Friend (Not)

By Jeannette Catsoulis from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3lRfvKv

Jitender Maan Gogi: India gangster shot dead in Delhi court

Two men dressed as lawyers opened fire in court on a man police detained on charges of murder and extortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zjrsky

C.D.C. Chief Overrules Agency Panel and Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech Boosters for Workers at Risk

By Apoorva Mandavilli and Benjamin Mueller from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZtKhlh

Afghanistan: Executions will return, says senior Taliban official

Mullah Nooruddin Turabi, now head of prisons, tells AP amputations as punishment will also resume. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EPW1yP

CIA 'removes Vienna boss' over Havana syndrome outbreak

The mysterious illness has affected dozens of US personnel in the Austrian capital, US media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lRHt9b

New Zealand council's Zoom talks go viral as pretend meeting

A New Zealand committee meeting gets almost 300,000 views as people use it to avoid being disturbed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zE1mWb

German elections 2021: Simple guide to vote ending Merkel era

Germans are choosing a new government on Sunday. This is how the vote works. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sMMUZW

German election: Who could succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor?

A lacklustre lead candidate and a surprisingly strong Social Democrat have blown the race wide open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BDhNmT

German elections 2021: 'Bazooka man' Olaf Scholz bidding for chancellor

The centre-left finance minister has led the polls in the run-up to the vote to succeed Angela Merkel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39qAFJM

German elections: How Angela Merkel changed her country

Young people have never known another leader, and many worry for the future as old certainties shift. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i2RW0v

Kenyan basketballer: Sexual abuse rife for years

A former basketball player in Kenya says sexual abuse has plagued the country's women's game for "many years". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7FMqL

Mozambique militant attacks: 'So much destruction'

The BBC's Anne Soy sees how Islamic militants have terrorised Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kDjLxX

Kim Yo-jong says North Korea open to ending war if conditions met

The sister of Kim Jong-un said she was open to the idea if the South stopped its "hostile policies". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CFM5G7

Republican Review of Arizona Vote Fails to Show Stolen Election

By Jack Healy, Michael Wines and Nick Corasaniti from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XMJvQ1

Migrants freezing to death on Belarus-Poland border

The BBC finds stranded migrants facing sub-zero temperatures amid a row between Poland and Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u60U1D

R Kelly lawyer compares him to Martin Luther King

The defence makes its final arguments in the singer's sex-abuse trial before the jury retires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XEuq2m

Here’s a handful of facts about sign language

Sign language is an important way of communicating especially for the deaf community, but how much do you know about it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zBG7nG

Why are so many Haitians at the US-Mexico border?

Thousands of migrants are at the Texas-Mexico border. Here's what we know about why they are coming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o6t9MD

Canary Islands volcano: 'Miracle house' escapes lava

The volcano on La Palma has been erupting since Sunday, destroying hundreds of homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39xcqJZ

Earliest definitive evidence of people in Americas

Scientists have found evidence that humans reached the Americas earlier than previously thought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i1U88i

Netherlands Covid: Boy wins court battle for right to jab

The 12-year-old can get vaccinated to visit his dying grandmother despite his father's objections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u6DMQt

Thousands remain at Haitian migrant camp in Texas

Local officials have struggled to provide food and sanitation to the Haitian migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XGUMAW

UK payout to bereaved Afghan family was $143

The compensation payment is one of hundreds by the Ministry of Defence, revealed for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zsbk0j

Helmut Oberlander: Ex-Nazi death squad interpreter dies at 97 in Canada

Helmut Oberlander is believed to have been the last suspected Nazi war criminal in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lPpOPu

Eliyantha White: Sri Lankan shaman dies of Covid after touting cure

Eliyantha White said his anti-Covid potion could be poured into rivers to end the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3APLO33

Eitan Biran: Italy cable car survivor to stay in Israel amid custody fight

Relatives are fighting over who should care for Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQv4dq

‘America’s Oldest Park Ranger’ Is Only Her Latest Chapter

By Jennifer Schuessler from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3lI9C2f

UK Covid vaccine rules cause hesitancy - Africa health chief

The UK's refusal to accept vaccine certificates from Africa could increase hesitancy, says Africa CDC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XNo7do

The Wire creator avoids filming new show in Texas over abortion law

David Simon says he "can't and won't ask female cast/crew to forgo civil liberties to film there". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zACr5B

US Haiti envoy quits over 'inhumane' deportations

Daniel Foote called the US decision to deport Haitian migrants "inhumane". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CJzXE9

EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CITKDJ

The epic adventures of the Gilgamesh Dream tablet

How an ancient story of a superhuman god ended up in all sorts of unexpected places. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kz7BpE

Melvin Van Peebles: 'Godfather of black cinema' dies at 89

Melvin Van Peebles, famous for 70s films including Watermelon Man, died in New York aged 89. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ADqu0l

Morocco's Khadija rape case: Eleven jailed for 20 years

The woman's lawyer says he will appeal, describing the 20-year sentences as "not tough." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ELVE8c

Those Fancy Cars He Flaunted on YouTube? A $30 Million Fraud Scheme Paid for Them, U.S. Says

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3zytU36

Somalis enjoy first public film screening in 30 years

The war-ravaged country's national theatre showed two short films by Somali director Ibrahim CM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZpBGA7

Fighter, juggler, spaceman - who is Oleksandr Usyk?

Oleksandr Usyk fights Anthony Joshua on Saturday - but who is the grinning Ukrainian who loves juggling? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CF1lTy

Why China's Xi Jinping looks to be pursuing a road back to socialism

China has not been very socialist for years, but the Communist Party looks set to change that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zEPROg

Aukus pact: France and US seek to mend rift

The deal caused outrage in France, which lost a contract to build submarines for Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ABMatL

Air pollution: Even worse than we thought - WHO

The WHO is slashing recommended maximum limits of key pollutants as evidence of danger mounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zsIr09

I'm a Celebrity: Crew member's Covid case triggers lockdown

A crew member on I'm a Celebrity tests positive, sending thousands into lockdown and sparking a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XOXIvE

Bolsonaro: Fact-checking claims by the Brazilian leader at UN

Mr Bolsonaro's speech to the UN had a number of claims in it, which we've looked into. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lNpuR1

Cavers descend into Yemen's 'Well of Hell' for first time

The 112m-deep pit has long been shunned by many local people, who believe it harbours genies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nVWmK9

Google to Spend $2.1 Billion on Manhattan Office Building

By Matthew Haag and Nicole Hong from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3zzsdTi

Melbourne earthquake: Australians react to rare quake that rattled country

One resident thought the 5.9 magnitude quake was just his neighbours doing an intense workout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kvLSz2

Moderna vs. Pfizer: Both Knockouts, but One Seems to Have the Edge

By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3lKD4op

President Biden pledges 500m more vaccine doses to developing world

This would bring the total US commitment on vaccines shared overseas to 1.1 bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EDbDpj

La Palma volcano buries homes under molten rock in Canary Islands

Lava from the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano is destroying hundreds of buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZrEAO

Ukraine leader's aide survives assassination attempt

President Zelensky vows a strong response after his aide's car is struck by a volley of bullets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u38ASd

The Many Saints of Newark: Sopranos prequel impresses many critics

Michael Gandolfini plays a teenage Tony Soprano, who was portrayed by his father James on TV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XPpqrZ

Myanmar: Whole town flees amid fierce fighting

Fighting between the army and militia forces in Thantlang, Chin state, has worsened in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXdbo3

BTS Took Center Stage at the U.N. Over One Million Fans Watched Live.

By Neil Vigdor from NYT World https://ift.tt/3nZcY3w

German cashier shooting linked to Covid-19 conspiracies

A man suspected of killing a cashier is linked to conspiracy theorists and far-right politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hYKL9w

Angry scenes at Haiti airport as deported migrants arrive

The US is flying migrants out of a Texas border town where 13,000 have gathered in makeshift camps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u3xMI9

Lithuania urges people to throw away Chinese phones

The country's National Cyber Security Centre found security risks in both Xiaomi and Huawei models. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XFpr1u

Melbourne protests: Third day of violent anti-vaccine demonstrations

Demonstrators have been marching against lockdowns and mandatory vaccines in Australia's second largest city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nULQCU

I Ran the C.D.C. Here’s How to Prove That Americans Are Vaccinated.

By Tom Frieden from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3Cx9Tfb

Covishield: UK recognises Covid jab after India outcry

With more than 721 million doses administered so far, Covishield is India's most widely used vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39scFGa

Trump sues niece and New York Times over tax story

A lawsuit accuses Mary Trump and reporters of an "insidious plot" to obtain confidential documents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXlDno

No More Apologies: Inside Facebook’s Push to Defend Its Image

By Ryan Mac and Sheera Frenkel from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3hX1YAa

Abba's Bjorn Ulvaeus launches campaign to fix £500m music royalty problem

Bjorn Ulvaeus launches a campaign to ensure musicians don't miss out on unpaid royalties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3krb3Td

Record backlog of cargo ships at California ports

Some 65 container ships are stuck outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, amid trade bottlenecks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XMKPSD

CIA officer 'suffered from Havana syndrome' during India trip

US media say the officer fell ill while visiting India with CIA Director William Burns this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AtAEAH

Pew study: Little change in India's religious make-up in 70 years

The population trebled in 70 years but saw few changes to its religious composition, a study shows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tWBsM3

World faces decisive decade - Biden

Joe Biden calls for joint action on world problems in his first speech to UN General Assembly as US president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3At5h9i

World War Two: The brothers who fled Nazi occupation by kayak

The "Engelandvaarders" who paddled from the Netherlands to England 80 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zk9BtW

The Middle-Aged Sadness Behind the Cancel Culture Panic

By Michelle Goldberg from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3lFHz3G

Afghan girls school ban would be un-Islamic, Pakistan says

Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks to the BBC's John Simpson about events in neighbouring Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ENREV1

Russian students grieve after deadly Perm university attack

The city of Perm is holding a day of mourning after a gunman killed six people, including teenagers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lHHa0x

Imran Khan: Afghan women 'are very strong'

Pakistan's prime minster suggests that, in time, women can "assert their rights" under the Taliban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EDbLVO

New Zealand Covid: Men caught smuggling KFC into lockdown-hit Auckland

The pair, who were also carrying large amounts of cash, could face six months in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EFiRZV

Third Russian accused by UK police of poison attack

Denis Sergeev is thought to have been the senior member of the Russian military intelligence team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZiP2hx

Migrants in Texas: US probes horseback charge on Haiti migrants

Images which seem to show border agents on horseback driving migrants back spark an investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Avi7Ur

Canary Islands volcano: Hundreds more evacuated as La Palma lava nears sea

Officials fear lava could trigger toxic gasses when it reaches the sea on the Canary Islands resort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZrxVK

Russia behind Litvinenko murder, rules European rights court

The former Russian spy, who became a British citizen, was poisoned in London with polonium in 2006. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lCDe12

Lady Marmalade singer Sarah Dash, of the group Labelle, dies at 76

Dash was a co-founder of the rock/R&B group Labelle, best known for their 1975 hit Lady Marmalade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hUs5Yu

U.S. to Lift Pandemic Travel Restrictions, Easing Tension With Europe

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Mark Landler and Heather Murphy from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Xvtld5

Canada election: Trudeau stays in power but Liberals fall short of majority

The Canadian prime minister's Liberal Party is projected to form another minority government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zm1WLP

Coup attempt fails in Sudan - state media

The government says the coup plotters are supporters of the ousted former President Omar al-Bashir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zsXln9

Mundra Port: Nearly three tonnes of heroin seized at Gujarat port

The seized drugs reportedly have a street value of more than $2.7bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hUw4UG

Dry Eyes Afflict Many of Us. Here’s What to Do About It.

By Jane E. Brody from NYT Well https://ift.tt/39iYnrt