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Brazil rains: São Paulo floods kill 19 and destroy homes

About 500 families have been left homeless in São Paulo state after the latest deadly floods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QHy3Mdvf8

Iguanas fall from trees as cold snap hits Florida

Warnings are issued as unusually cold temperatures in the US state cause the lizards to freeze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6T3I7fEHJ

Book Ban Efforts Spread Across the U.S.

By Elizabeth A. Harris and Alexandra Alter from NYT Books https://ift.tt/aJYAmGepQ

Manhunt after German police officers shot dead near Kusel

Two officers were killed early on Monday during a routine traffic stop in western Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X1c8HmUz7

New Zealand responds to pregnant reporter helped by Taliban

New Zealand defended its border controls after Charlotte Bellis went public with her story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c5vK9eAJd

Pillow fighting enters the professional ring

The first pillow fighting champions have been crowned at a competition in Florida in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oyaNpVr2m

India's Modi faces questions over spyware snooping

Fresh allegations have emerged that India bought spyware from Israel as part of a defence deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ubOC6PxIw

Bloody Sunday: Families remember victims on 50th anniversary

Thirteen people were killed when British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights march in Londonderry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PAnXiHelo

Manchester Utd's Mason Greenwood accused of assaulting woman

Police are working to "establish the full circumstances" after a woman posted accusations on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Vb2SPYIu

Ukraine-Russia tensions: British troops 'unlikely' to fight - Truss

The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7J0AFtofH

Winter Olympics 2022: Beijing reports spike in new virus cases

The highest number of cases since June 2020 is recorded as the Chinese capital hosts the Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5KWpGLa3j

'Bombogenesis' snowstorm strikes US East Coast

The storm, known as a Nor'easter, brought heavy snowfall, coastal flooding and blizzard conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HhXyozWNq

Nato's Jens Stoltenberg: No plans for combat troops in Ukraine

Nato's secretary general calls for "a balanced approach", amid heighten tensions in Eastern Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VnRNu9Esa

U.S. Sanctions Aimed at Russia Could Take a Wide Toll

By Michael Crowley and Edward Wong from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3g8nEIb

Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BGu1zAomU

Sergio Mattarella: At 80, Italy president set to stay on amid successor row

Sergio Mattarella agreed to stay on after ruling parties failed to find a compromise candidate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HeMuSH

¿Cuánto tiempo puedo usar el mismo respirador N95, KN95 o KF94?

By Tara Parker-Pope from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/3IJ8Agk

Mourners Remember N.Y.P.D. Officer Killed in Shooting: ‘He Was Joy’

By Ashley Southall from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3ISfSyB

Storm Ana: Deadly Africa storm shows climate crisis reality - UN

Rescue workers in southern Africa are trying to reach thousands stranded as more are found dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oaRno9

Hong Kong: One of city's last Tiananmen Square memorials covered up

The University of Hong Kong hides a pavement tribute, citing only routine maintenance. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ra1FXs

F.B.I. Secretly Bought Israeli Spyware and Explored Hacking U.S. Phones

By Michael Levenson from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3g3QFVv

Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty wins first Melbourne title by beating Danielle Collins

Ashleigh Barty ends the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion by beating Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AVCMlX

Peru oil spill after Tonga eruption bigger than previously thought

The ecological disaster, linked to Tonga's tsunami, is said to be double the size first reported. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3G4NRSw

Spelling Bee Forum

By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3KM9iv6

Did I Turn Off the Stove? Yes, but Maybe Not the Gas

By Raymond Zhong from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/3nZpM9C

U.S. Economy Grew 1.7% in 4th Quarter, Capping a Strong Year

By Talmon Joseph Smith from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3H98BJY

Here’s why Republicans can’t filibuster President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee.

By Carl Hulse from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33YQR5I

Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin's geopolitical jigsaw

Invasion or fear strategy: the Russian leader keeps everyone guessing on his real plans for Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rah5v7

A School Mistakenly Told 58 Students They’d Won Full Rides. It’ll Pay Their Tuition Anyway.

By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3o1UBKu

Ukraine crisis: Biden warns Russia may invade next month

Tens of thousands of Russian troops are at Ukraine's border, sparking fears of an invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r9Z2Fo

Thermal waterfall freezes in Romania

The Toplița thermal waterfall is 10m high and famed in the country for its beauty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IIlkUl

‘Jeopardy!’ Hasn’t Had a Player Like Amy Schneider

By Shane O’Neill from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3G6JWVf

Ukraine: What sanctions could be imposed on Russia?

Western diplomats are refusing to be explicit about specific penalties to keep the Kremlin guessing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3revjv3

Ukraine crisis: BBC tries to track down official bomb shelters in Kyiv

Ukrainian authorities have mapped out Kyiv's bomb shelters, but can the BBC's Sarah Rainsford find them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KNoU1k

Jordanian army says it killed 27 drug smugglers from Syria

The army says the smugglers attempted to cross into the kingdom under the cover of heavy snow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2Oh7F

China changes Fight Club film ending so the authorities win

In China, the final scene of the 1999 film says the subversive plot fails and the authorities win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u0aZz6

New Research Hints at 4 Factors That May Increase Chances of Long Covid

By Pam Belluck from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3fXO8Ml

Viral videos, stoicism and stockpiling on Ukraine’s uneasy borders

With an estimated 100,000 Russian soldiers now on Ukraine's border, what do Ukrainians make of it all? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Awui4c

Ghostly monkey and crocodile newts among new Mekong area species

A list of 224 newly discovered species is published by the World Wildlife Fund conservation group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GXNevf

Ukraine: Biden says Russian invasion 'would change the world'

The US President says Russian troops entering Ukraine "would be the largest invasion since World War Two". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYzzN3

Father on unvaccinated son's heart transplant denial

David Ferguson says his son has "gone to the edge of death" to stick to his principles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rOkMpq

As West Warns of Russian Attack, Ukraine Sends Different Message

By Michael Schwirtz from NYT World https://ift.tt/32uQD5F

The Tao of Wee Man

By Caity Weaver from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/3tSqFo0

Africa Cup of Nations: Football fans run towards Paul Biya stadium before crush

At least eight people have been killed in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tYuEj5

Ukraine: 'I should be ready to defend the country'

Marta is getting military training for a possible Russian invasion, but says she doesn't want war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nW1aOM

Guatemala convicts ex-soldiers for raping indigenous women

Five ex-paramilitary soldiers are given 30-year jail terms for raping dozens of women in the 1980s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rLdVNf

Burkina Faso coup: Why soldiers have overthrown President Kaboré

The military takeover, driven by insecurity, resembles what happened in neighbouring Mali. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KFuEu4

A YouTuber’s Plane Crash Draws Doubts From Aviation Experts

By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33JVu3E

Pakistan's first female Supreme Court judge sworn in

Ayesha Malik now sits on a bench with 16 other male colleagues in the country's top court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZM3tQ

Mexico violence: Third journalist killed this year

Lourdes Maldonado López is the second journalist murdered in the city of Tijuana in a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KDnN4n

Ann Coulter Is Rooting for a Trump-DeSantis Throw-Down. She’s Not Alone.

By Michelle Cottle from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3Iuy6pz

Hundreds of children held by IS in besieged prison in Syria

Kurdish-led forces say they are being used as human shields in the jail they have surrounded in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rIQGUe

Burkina Faso president reportedly detained by military

After gunfire is heard in the capital, President Roch Kaboré is reportedly under military arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FPv2Tj

Top Jan. 6 Investigator Fired From Post at the University of Virginia

By Michael S. Schmidt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33CsSJL

Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport

A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXw9jE

Burkina Faso military bases hit by heavy gunfire

The government denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president had been detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33YjLmg

NZ PM Ardern calls off wedding amid Omicron outbreak

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding after announcing new Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33WDMcW

Cameroon nightclub fire: Liv's Night Club in Yaoundé hit by deadly blaze

At least 16 people have been killed and eight others seriously wounded in the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qTwkbw

Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton to start hunger strike in prison

Anoosheh Ashoori from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those being held in Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/341PNOo

Californian wildfires force evacuations along Big Sur coast

'Surreal' January wildfires burned around 1,500 acres and caused Highway 1 to close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ApHXKu

Fans sue Universal Pictures over film without Ana de Armas

The comedy Yesterday has the actress in the trailer, but not the movie itself - to the anger of fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Aq0bLH

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends Covid hamster cull

Carrie Lam says the priority is to control the rise in cases partly caused by an outbreak in pet hamsters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLeFwv

Ukraine tension: US 'lethal aid' arrives in Kyiv amid border build-up

The first delivery of a security assistance package includes ammunition for "front line defenders". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35e3Z7v

Do Ukrainians and Russians believe a full-scale war is possible?

Amid growing fears of a Russian invasion, BBC correspondents gauge the public mood in Kyiv and Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tObP1K

Kiribati goes into first lockdown after Covid flight cases

Until last week, the remote island nation of Kiribati had recorded just two Covid cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tNrHlb

Meat Loaf: What exactly is it that the singer would not do for love?

How I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) became one of rock's biggest urban myths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ajr5Fg

You Quit. I Quit. We All Quit. And It’s Not a Coincidence.

By Emma Goldberg from NYT Business https://ift.tt/33HlTip

US police hunt monkeys missing after motorway crash

The monkeys were being transported to a lab in Florida but escaped after the accident in Pennsylvania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nOmuFY

Hong Kong: Secret rescue network to evade hamster Covid cull

An underground network of animal lovers is helping Hong Kong hamster owners avoid a government cull. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IntSzY

Meat Loaf: The music legend's life in video

Remembering Bat Out of Hell star Meat Loaf who has died at the age of 74. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Kvwbmr

French tourist Benjamin Briere goes on trial in Iran for espionage

Benjamin Brière was arrested in 2020 after flying a drone near the Iran-Turkmenistan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fMzYgW

The shy man behind the hard-rocking extrovert

The singer who popularised a melodramatic bombastic style of rock music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nMzOdT

Singer Meat Loaf dies aged 74

The US rock star's Bat Out Of Hell album is one of the best-selling of all time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qLVWXK

Havana syndrome: Most cases not caused by foreign power - CIA

A mysterious illness striking US diplomats can usually be explained by natural causes, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34XisEy

Former Pope Benedict failed to act over abuse, new report finds

Benedict XVI is incriminated in a report into the Church's handling of child sex abuse in Munich. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33UohC7

International Red Cross hack exposes half a million vulnerable people

A cyber-attack on the humanitarian organisation exposes the details of half a million vulnerable people from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nDIqU8

Djokovic could have inspired anti-vax Australians, court says

The court said it was reasonable to think Djokovic might have inspired anti-vaccine sentiment in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AiKMgw

Tonga: Journalist gives firsthand account of volcano eruption

Speaking from Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa, Marian Kupu gives a firsthand account of the moment the undersea volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KqD2O2

Downing Street parties: Why UK PM Boris Johnson is facing calls to quit

Boris Johnson's premiership hangs in the balance, but what's behind calls from all sides for his resignation? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nGuPvk

Britney Spears issues cease and desist letter to sister Jamie Lynn over book

The singer accuses Jamie Lynn Spears of promoting "false or fantastical grievances" in her new book. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tGy9dS

Hana Horka: Czech singer dies after catching Covid intentionally

Hana Horka's son tells the BBC his mother was unvaccinated but wanted to acquire immunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FHr66Z

André Leon Talley, Editor and Fashion Industry Force, Dies at 73

By Vanessa Friedman and Jacob Bernstein from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3GL674k

Andre Leon Talley: Former Vogue creative director dies aged 73

Andre Leon Talley was credited with getting more black models into the fashion industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AcOub8

Bali bombings: Indonesia jails man for masterminding attacks

A man who evaded arrest for two decades is given 15 years for planning the attacks, which killed 202. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ArkpoJ

Sania Mirza: India tennis star to retire after 2022 season

Sania Mirza, a former Wimbledon doubles champion, is one of India's most celebrated sports stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33xEddV

A Grand Miami Beach Hotel, and Its History, Might Be Torn Down

By Patricia Mazzei from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3rsL6VA

Sweden drones: Sightings reported over nuclear plants and palace

Security services take over an inquiry into a series of sightings and it is unclear who is to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34UBrzz

Texas synagogue hostage taker was known to MI5

Malik Faisal Akram, who took four people hostage in the US, was investigated in 2020 by UK services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KjjQBD

Australian Open: Tennis Australia 'deeply regrets' impact of Novak Djokovic saga

The Novak Djokovic visa saga was "a significant distraction for everyone", say Australian Open organisers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KlTn6v

Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving adamant on vaccine refusal

Kyrie Irving will not change his mind and get vaccinated against Covid-19 despite an injury to fellow Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fzhSPv

Djokovic back in Serbia after Australia deportation over visa row

The tennis star arrives in Belgrade after being deported from Australia over his Covid vaccination status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FzZ3Gu

Anne Frank betrayal suspect identified after 77 years

A new investigation identifies a suspect who may have told the Nazis about the Jewish diarist's hideout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qBLO3Y

Israeli ex-PM Netanyahu's cases could be dropped in plea deal

The former prime minister is discussing terms which could see a dramatic end to his criminal trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rrlmJf

Covid: Beijing city urges end to overseas deliveries over Omicron

Health officials in the Chinese capital say a local woman may have been infected after opening a parcel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IacJJZ

Novak Djokovic arrives back in Serbia after deportation

The tennis star arrives back in Belgrade after losing his Australian visa battle and getting deported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IaeG9g

SLS: Nasa fixes glitchy megarocket equipment ahead of key test

Nasa fixes malfunctioning equipment on a new rocket designed to take astronauts to the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KkIAcC

Tonga volcano: Video shows eruption day before tsunami

Watch dramatic footage of the underwater volcano erupting the day before it triggered a tsunami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qztrMZ

Russia Issues Subtle Threats More Far-Reaching Than a Ukraine Invasion

By Anton Troianovski and David E. Sanger from NYT World https://ift.tt/3fsO8Uj

Australia tormented Djokovic - Serbian president

Aleksandar Vucic describes Australia's treatment of the tennis star as torment and torture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qzkVxC

What the Bengals’ and Bills’ Wins Mean for the Divisional Round

By Ken Belson from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3GxC28z

Novak Djokovic: The visa drama in 90 seconds

The tennis star will be deported from Australia and not be able to defend his title in the Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rpXCVR

Moment Djokovic learns his Australian Open fate

Tennis star Novak Djokovic loses his legal challenge and will be deported from Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33iaLZp

Man who had pig heart transplant was guilty of 1988 stabbing

David Bennett once stabbed a man seven times leaving him paralysed, it has been revealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3twwebK

Prince Andrew's lawyers say accuser may have false memories

Court documents say the Duke of York wants to question Virginia Giuffre's psychologist and husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tvddXa

Virat Kohli steps down as India Test captain

Virat Kohli steps down as captain of India men's Test team after a record 68 matches as skipper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fpAMbF

Bipin Rawat: Bad weather caused India's top commander's chopper crash

Bad weather was behind the helicopter crash that killed General Bipin Rawat, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GvqrGQ

Ashling Murphy: Vigils across Ireland for murdered teacher

Ashling Murphy's family are said to be "overwhelmed by the national outpouring of support". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323h824

For Coronavirus Testing, the Nose May Not Always Be Best

By Emily Anthes from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3GuAGuZ

What Are the Symptoms of Omicron?

By Melinda Wenner Moyer from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3qdxvRK

Britney Spears and sister Jamie Lynn's rift grows with social media feud

Britney Spears and her younger sister Jamie Lynn argue on social media over their past relationship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tty6Sq

Bayern defender diagnosed with mild myocarditis

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies stops training after the club detect signs of heart muscle inflammation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33BKFQQ

Tesla starts accepting once-joke cryptocurrency Dogecoin

Elon Musk's plans send the value of the cryptocurrency soaring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qqpVEC

Single page of Spider-Man comic sells for over $3.3m

An auction house in Dallas erupted into cheers when the record-smashing bid won out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZ5p0U

Bafta Film Awards: Can Rebel Wilson save the 2022 awards season?

The actress is due to host the Bafta Film Awards in February in an effort to boost viewing figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I220Bi

Common Virus May Play Role in Debilitating Neurological Illness

By Gina Kolata from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3fmLy2e

YouTube rich list: MrBeast was the highest-paid star of 2021

Between them, the 10 highest-paid YouTubers raked in $300m last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zWuhXf

America Is Falling Apart at the Seams

By David Brooks from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3FvWHrX

Channel migrants: Thirty rescued as man dies off French coast

The man fell overboard from a migrant boat in what is thought to be the first fatality this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rgoDuY

A glimpse of Jewish life before World War Two

A huge trove of artefacts that was saved from the Nazis offers a fascinating glimpse of a lost era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34J2FZX

Fugitive Who Faked His Death and Fled U.S. Is Caught in Scotland, Officials Say

By Neil Vigdor and Amanda Holpuch from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3fDHgUt

Novak Djokovic: Australians react to tennis star's second visa cancellation

People in Melbourne react as Australia revokes tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34RKrWn

Kenya Power in the spotlight after nationwide blackout

Kenyans spent several hours with electricity this week, what are the underlying causes? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FweiQU

The puzzle of America's record Covid hospital rate

Europe has fewer Covid patients in hospital now. Why are the US and Canada bucking the Omicron trend? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zYKcUL

A Look Inside Rikers: ‘Fight Night’ and Gang Rule, Captured on Video

By Jan Ransom from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3zQURRo

Kylie Jenner becomes first woman with 300 million Instagram followers

Ariana Grande, previously the app's most popular woman, is now tied in second place with Selena Gomez. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r8XVUU

El Salvador journalists and activists hacked with spyware, report says

Those targeted include Carlos Martínez, who wrote about alleged talks between the government and gangs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FoqUcw

Rust: Armourer on Alec Baldwin film sues prop supplier over ammunition supply

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed seeks unspecified damages from ammunition supplier Seth Kenney and his company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33uCpCa

Covid: Half of France's schools could close as teachers strike

About 75% of primary teachers are expected to strike as they complain about confusing testing rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HZrOOr

Baby found by teenagers in -20C in Siberia doing well

The parents of one of the teenagers wish to adopt the little girl if relatives cannot be found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GpskVI

When Axel Webber Was Rejected from Juilliard, the Internet Stepped In

By Taylor Lorenz from NYT Style https://ift.tt/332OONP

Aras Amiri: British Council says jailed employee freed by Iran

Aras Amiri, an Iranian citizen, has returned to the UK after being acquitted of spying on appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qmBKLK

Djokovic Admits False Statement on Australia Travel Document

By Yan Zhuang from NYT World https://ift.tt/3qlnEKV

Brazil rains: Minas Gerais hit by deadly landslides and floods

Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rains have killed at least 10 people in Minas Gerais. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fdhZQG

'He was like a lighthouse' - Sidney Poitier's daughter posts moving tribute

"I know people know he was good, but I don't think they know the depth of his goodness." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nmsqpp

Lawsuit Says 16 Elite Colleges Are Part of Price-Fixing Cartel

By Stephanie Saul and Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3nafoeM

Fighting the darknet drug dealers who keep coming back

BBC research finds hundreds of dealers who have survived multiple police shutdowns of darknet marketplaces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r7afVP

Insurers Will Have to Cover 8 At-Home Virus Tests Per Month

By Noah Weiland and Sarah Kliff from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31K4Ds1

Second child dies after Spanish bouncy castle accident

The four-year-old girl was injured when a bouncy castle was thrown into the air by wind last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33n2D9F

Covid: Chile starts fourth vaccine dose amid rise in cases

The country is the first in Latin America to offer a fourth dose, as Omicron fuels a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3K3p6Jq

Magawa, the landmine-sniffing hero rat, dies aged eight

Magawa was awarded a gold medal for heroism for clearing landmines in Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfytOl

Covid-19: Common cold may give some protection, study suggests

Researchers say immune cells made to defend the body against some colds could help stave off Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JVoupc

Novak Djokovic family end press conference after Covid event question

The tennis star's family ends a press conference, refusing to be drawn on his positive Covid test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q7OIwV

Djokovic's brother: We fight for truth and justice

Djordje Djokovic, speaks about supporting the tennis star during his detention in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ndkTJp

Spain: Badger thought to have found Roman treasure

Archaeologists discovered Roman coins outside the den of an animal next to a cave in northern Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FdOrwT

Past seven years hottest on record - EU satellite data

Analysis shows 2021 was the fifth-warmest with record-breaking temperatures in some regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GsEjBX

Former Israeli PMs Netanyahu and Olmert face off in court in libel case

Benjamin Netanyahu and his family are suing Ehud Olmert for claiming that they were mentally ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r6uSBo

Uganda schools reopen after almost two years of Covid closure

Authorities warn that at least 30% of pre-pandemic pupils may never return after such a long absence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r0Iu1i

Novak Djokovic's mother: We're here to celebrate our son's victory

Dijana Djokovic speaks at a press conference after her son Novak had his Australian visa reinstated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qdWPrG

Swedish PM under fire for illegal immigrant cleaner

Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson says she was assured all company employees were working legally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31G69LA

Man arrested for bomb threat at Doja Cat concert

The man phoned in a bomb threat in an attempt to jump the queue at a free show in Indianaopolis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JTHcOb

Kazakhstan unrest was coup attempt, says president

President Tokayev says a hunt for "terrorists" is continuing and Kazakhstan will soon provide proof. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JWVbmf

Novak Djokovic supporters surround car in Melbourne

Crowds chanting "free Novak" surround a black car leaving the offices of the player's lawyer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9CkfO

Spelling Bee Forum

By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3f89juA

Novak Djokovic: Australia says tennis star given no visa assurances

The tennis star hopes to play in the Australian Open but instead could be deported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JSECIe

Covid pandemic: Chinese city tests 14m people after cluster

As China pursues a zero-Covid policy, Tianjin aims to test all its residents within 48 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n6agIA

Kazakhstan unrest: At least 154 killed in crackdown on protests, reports say

Days of violent anti-government protests also saw nearly 6,000 people arrested, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FgDqek

Kazakhstan: 'Growing suggestion violence linked to power struggle'

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Heavy snow leaves many dead in northern Pakistan

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Kazakhstan unrest: Ex-intelligence chief arrested for treason

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Instagram blocked hashtag in memory of Iran plane crash victims

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Bitcoin prices fall to lowest in months after US Fed remarks

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Gunfire heard as BBC visits scene of Kazakh clashes

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Kazakhstan unrest: Machine gun fire heard as street battles rage

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Ethiopia civil war: Tigray hospital running out of food for starving children

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Jon Stewart denies accusing JK Rowling of anti-Semitism

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Capitol riots: Trump tried to prevent peaceful transition, says Biden

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Novak Djokovic will be deported if he hasn't told truth, deputy PM says

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Guatemala soldiers face rape trial after 40 years

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Covid-19: More than 100 test positive on an Italy-India flight

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Kew scientists name new tree after Leonardo DiCaprio

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Dakar Rally: France opens terrorism probe into Saudi Arabia blast

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Gal Gadot says Imagine video was in poor taste

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Djokovic at Australian Open: 'He might get booed when he gets on court'

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US actress Joan Copeland dies aged 99

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Nirvana's Nevermind cover art lawsuit dismissed

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Djokovic gets Covid jab waiver for Australian Open

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Colorado Wildfire Inquiry Focuses on Christian Sect

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Bulli Bai: Indian man arrested for fake auction of Muslim women

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Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil

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Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

The mother and baby are doing well, after airport staff found the boy during a routine check. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eIUhLV

Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image

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EU flag removed from Arc de Triomphe after right-wing outrage

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Colorado wildfire: Three people reported missing and presumed dead

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Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

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Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past

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