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Oscar Pistorius: South African ex-Paralympian seeks to force early prison release

The ex-Paralympian is serving a 13-year sentence for the murder of his girlfriend nine years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6b7dcgP

Russia: Mikhail Gorbachev changed history, but was wrong about ties to West

The former president opened up the Soviet Union but failed to prevent its collapse in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YN8JlRr

West Point Has a K.K.K. Plaque Mounted Above Entrance to Science Hall

By Hurubie Meko from NYT New York https://ift.tt/zpU5jDh

Nourah al-Qahtani: Saudi woman jailed for 45 years for social media posts

Nourah al-Qahtani was convicted of "violating public order using social media", activists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HJ6Vn3I

Giant hailstone: Toddler killed in violent Spanish storm - report

Around 50 people are injured by hailstones that measured up to 10cm in diameter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8vfrumb

Mikhail Gorbachev: Remembering a warm-hearted and generous man

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg recalls his meetings with the late Mikhail Gorbachev over the past 20 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0qgE1td

Switzerland's vanishing glaciers threaten Europe's water supply

Ice in the Swiss Alps provides water for rivers, crops and the cooling of nuclear power stations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T0dSCsx

Taiwan fires live rounds at drones near outlying islands

It comes as Taiwan has complained of repeated harassment by Chinese drones close to its islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lT97jiy

Ukraine grain deal: Where are the ships going?

More than 50 ships have braved the risks to take food from Ukraine to destinations around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MOr5hgt

Timed Teaser: Blast! What scuppered lift-off?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go! from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BDEMapx

Pole-dancing axe thrower wins world title

Ceola McGowan, from Sligo, cites pole dancing for improving her balance and strengthening her core. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ljaGvo3

US Open tennis balls: Iga Swiatek among female players criticising 'horrible' balls

World number one Iga Swiatek is one of a number of players to complain about the different tennis balls female players use at the US Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rpfo85j

Twin films: How two new Pinocchio movies reflect a Hollywood trend

It's the latest in a long line of two films coming out about the same subject in the same year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PjHXwFG

Moqtada al-Sadr, dominant Iraqi political leader, retires from politics

The step by Moqtada al-Sadr, who supporters recently stormed parliament, is seen as a major move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RmriXsN

Two Air France pilots suspended after cockpit fistfight

The cabin crew intervened after hearing noise from the cockpit as two pilots started fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jb7FrM3

Man killed by lions after climbing into zoo enclosure

The authorities are trying to find out why he climbed into the lion enclosure in Accra's zoo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DiqhtGa

Charli XCX: I was always up for getting down and dirty

Looking back at her career from illegal raves to stadium tours, the star wonders what will come next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5UoiAXv

US Open preview: Serena Williams' goodbye & Emma Raducanu's title defence top the New York bill

Serena Williams' impending farewell and Emma Raducanu's title defence will grab most of the attention at an intriguing US Open packed with storylines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M2HLrtc

In Finland, a Partying Prime Minister Draws Tuts, and Cheers

By Katrin Bennhold from NYT World https://ift.tt/dx7pOvg

José Eduardo dos Santos: State funeral for Angola ex-president

Angolans mourn 38-year ruler José Eduardo dos Santos, despite a family row over where he should be buried. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GtKvRj4

‘The Best Tool We Have’ for Self-Harming and Suicidal Teens

By Matt Richtel from NYT Health https://ift.tt/Q0eIycm

Noida twin towers demolition: The moment Supertech skyscrapers imploded

The blast, which took months of careful planning, lasted just about 12 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F2vEmp

Pakistan floods: Bed frames used to pull victims over rushing water

Several people are brought to safety by volunteer helpers in Swat, northern Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rp0UntY

California freeway split in half by monsoon floods

Aerial footage shows the destroyed section of Interstate 10 near the Arizona-California border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aNqiPbF

United States to appoint first Arctic Ambassador

On Friday, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg warned of the Russian threat in northern polar regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BadlGst

Captured, Killed or Compromised: C.I.A. Admits to Losing Dozens of Informants

By Julian E. Barnes and Adam Goldman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Yqcy9xb

EuroPride 2022: Serbia will not host event, says president

President Alexandar Vucic cancels the parade - but organisers insist they will go ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o9MytO7

Russia blocks nuclear treaty agreement over Ukraine reference

A number of countries criticise Russia as it blocks a joint UN declaration on nuclear security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LzGRsJ8

Hong Kong's Peak Tram reopens after 14 months

The service welcomes back passengers even as tight coronavirus restrictions remain in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pFk0wAd

Riders Catch a Little Too Much Air on a Detroit Slide

By Remy Tumin and Brittany Greeson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ShbQmPH

Pakistan floods: 33 million affected by historic rains, says minister

Historic downpours and major floods have battered the nation since June, killing hundreds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aRBlixt

Iran: Women attend first league match for 40 years

The rare move for Iran to allow women into stadiums where men are playing followed appeals by Fifa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g4bs7B8

WHO boss: I can't help my starving Ethiopian family

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus says he does not even know who in his family is dead or alive amid the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rlqRjoD

Chinese outcry after volleyballers wear N95 masks during match

China's Volleyball Association later apologised, saying the decision was due to "lack of experience". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j6u3PvV

Paul Allen: Largest art auction ever to sell Microsoft co-founder's $1bn collection

The proceeds of the largest art auction ever will go to charity, Christie's auctioneers said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JcCFEN8

Sonali Phogat: Arrests over India politician and former TikTok star murder

Sonali Phogat, a member of India's governing BJP party, died under suspicious circumstances a few days ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PYRmZw2

Growing Evidence Against a Republican Wave

By Nate Cohn from NYT The Upshot https://ift.tt/jmsvwqM

South Korea records world's lowest fertility rate again

Figures show that just 0.81 children per woman are being born in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xhizglw

Shinzo Abe: Japan police chief resigns over ex-PM assassination

Local police have previously said there were "undeniable" flaws in security for the former PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zTZJyYP

Vicky Bowman: UK ex-ambassador to Myanmar arrested

Vicky Bowman and her Burmese husband run a centre which encourages businesses to respect human rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xiw5uDA

China heatwave: Sichuan residents flee heatwaves and power cuts underground

Residents in some of China's provinces are employing creative ways to beat a record breaking heatwave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cghyk5e

Sewage in sea: French appeal to EU over UK discharges of waste

The UK is threatening health on the French coast as raw sewage is dumped in the sea, French MEPs say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6c8lxTH

No fuel imports to UK from Russia for first time

Imports of goods from Russia fell to £33m in June, the lowest level since 1997, official figures show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X1w8pvf

Go-karting for French prisoners a mistake, admits Fresnes governor

It was meant as a day of fun and games at France's second largest prison, but it prompted an outcry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gL0Eert

Peru to sue Repsol for $4.5bn over oil spill

The spill has been described by Peru as the worst ecological disaster around Lima in recent memory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/79UFIj5

Japan should consider building new nuclear plants: Kishida

Most of the country's nuclear plants were suspended after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YsP3fIK

Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thai court suspends PM from office

Prayuth Chan-ocha won power in a military coup in 2014 but his opponents say he has overstayed his ruling term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vKxt1Od

Dogs Attack and Kill Mail Carrier in Florida, Officials Say

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

Najib Razak: Malaysia's ex-PM starts jail term after final appeal fails

Najib Razak denies charges of appropriating millions of dollars from a state-owned wealth fund. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BqiTFVD

May I Cut My Daughter Out of My Life?

By Kwame Anthony Appiah from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/N4DP83I

Crikey: Australian news site challenges Lachlan Murdoch to sue it

Small publisher Crikey says the media mogul has sent legal letters accusing it of defaming him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9DBYeS8

Beirut: Further part of grain silos collapses 2 years after blast

Rotting grain was burning in the silos for weeks, officials say, some two years after the deadly port blast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5lfJ03T

US Open 2022: Will Novak Djokovic be able to play?

Former world number one Novak Djokovic has his "fingers crossed" he is allowed to play in the US Open despite not being vaccinated against Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b9wPLyS

Not so Despicable: China changes ending of 'Minions' movie

The movie is meant to be the backstory of a villain but China's latest alteration has changed this. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0nj5q9o

Kenya elections 2022: Win or lose, why Raila Odinga's election challenge matters

Raila Odinga has been mocked for challenging election results but each case improves Kenya's democracy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sMtIcST

377A: The moment Singaporeans learn gay sex ban will end

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong confirmed the ban of the colonial-era law in a televised speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JaPs4BF

Kenya's Raila Odinga challenges presidential election result

Raila Odinga narrowly lost the presidential election, with 48.8% of the vote to William Ruto's 50.5%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zf8SnoC

Cineworld confirms it is considering bankruptcy

The cinema chain, which also owns Picturehouse, says it has struggled with poor ticket sales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZWfEYGu

377A: Singapore to end ban on gay sex

The repeal of a colonial-era law will effectively legalise homosexuality in the conservative state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KcltXwS

A Former Fox News Insider Spills the Beans

By Blake Hounshell and Jeremy W. Peters from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/z2hXxyO

In pictures: Drought in Europe exposes sunken ships, lost villages and ominous 'hunger stones'

Nazi warships, lost villages and "hunger stones" are revealed as water levels drop across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BJP7FgU

Portugal wildfires: State of alert begins amid third heatwave

The country is bracing for its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures of up to 38C predicted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gHDBqrE

India monsoon rains cause fatal bridge collapse

A bridge collapses in India following seasonal rains in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, killing at least two people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WxQdcuN

As Attacks Mount in Crimea, Kremlin Faces Rising Domestic Pressures

By Anton Troianovski, Marc Santora and Dan Bilefsky from NYT World https://ift.tt/cKz2JD3

Ukraine displays destroyed Russian tanks in Kyiv

Destroyed Russian military vehicles are on display in Kyiv, ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BouG6Fq

Turkey crash: Bus ploughs into crash scene, killing rescuers

The bus hit emergency crews and journalists at the site of an earlier road accident, killing 16. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bSA34UR

Seized £63m Russian superyacht Axioma to be sold at Gibraltar auction

The monster boat can sleep 12 guests and boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa and 3D cinema. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UEbnPKj

Jonah Hill to stop promoting films to protect his mental health

A psychologist says the Superbad actor "should be applauded" for opening up about anxiety attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hq1CaRg

‘House of the Dragon’ Review: Domesticating ‘Game of Thrones’

By Mike Hale from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/pkjVsnx

TikTok Browser Can Track Users’ Keystrokes, According to New Research

By Paul Mozur, Ryan Mac and Chang Che from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/xuAoJtp

Should parents take their babies to a comedy show?

Comedian Matt Forde says a crying infant "derailed" his performance at the Edinburgh Fringe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bOzNqJy

‘Dark Brandon’ Rises, and Buoys Biden’s Beleaguered Faithful

By Blake Hounshell from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/iKcoUdt

Escaped bull wrecks shop in Peru

The animal had escaped from a truck transporting it to an abattoir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HXAwPRb

My Abortion at 11 Wasn’t a Choice. It Was My Life.

By Nicole Walker from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/tOqUx7a

Rohingya and CAA: What is India's refugee policy?

India is not a signatory to international laws for refugee protection and follows an ad-hoc policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G3A82Sq

Brian Stelter Leaving CNN After Cancellation of ‘Reliable Sources’

By Benjamin Mullin from NYT Business https://ift.tt/5inhEtr

Ukraine war: Russia rejects call to demilitarise Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant area

The appeal comes amid warnings of a nuclear disaster, as each side accuses the other of shelling it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8yW7nth

Ukraine war: Drone pilots mark targets for new offensive

Small units play a key role in targeting Russian armour as Ukraine attempts to retake Kherson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lGZV0C4

Sir Salman Rushdie attack suspect 'only read two pages' of Satanic Verses

Hadi Matar gives an interview after pleading not guilty to stabbing author Sir Salman Rushdie. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sq09JoR

Sanna Marin: Finland PM partying video causes backlash

Sanna Marin denies taking drugs after video emerged showing her partying with friends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R2D4YFa

Bodies found in New Zealand auction suitcases were of two young children

The victims, thought to be aged up to 10, were found in suitcases bought at auction last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fxXz72Y

Battery power problem cuts short Russian spacewalk, Nasa says

A cosmonaut was rushed back to the International Space Station on Wednesday, the US space agency says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XU6vJ4M

Patrick Reed: American golfer suing The Golf Channel for defamation in $750m lawsuit

US golfer Patrick Reed files a $750m defamation lawsuit against American television network The Golf Channel and commentator Brandel Chamblee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vDB8YG

'Madame Butterfly': Japanese fashion pioneer Hanae Mori dies

A trailblazer in her field, she was the first Asian designer to break into French haute couture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/frAejR9

Outrage as India rapists leave jail to hero's welcome

Eleven Hindu men convicted for her gang-rape and the murder of her family members have been freed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O2RWXNG

Liz Cheney: Trump critic blasts Republican 'personality cult' after defeat

Liz Cheney criticises the former president after losing to a Trump-backed candidate in Wyoming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5jyfUbK

Water levels on Italy's Lake Garda at 15-year low

Parts of northern Italy are experiencing their worst drought in 70 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tjM70vf

Spanish fires: Passengers injured fleeing train in Bejís

Ten people are injured, three seriously, as a train is caught up in a wildfire in eastern Spain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O8p7CXH

Lawyer Who Defeated Cheney Spent Career Fighting Environmental Rules

By Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zkty5MI

Israel and Germany condemn Palestinian leader's '50 Holocausts' claim

Israeli and German leaders express outrage after Mahmoud Abbas accuses Israel of "50 Holocausts". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fkL8ode

Elon Musk sends social media into frenzy with joke on Twitter about buying Man Utd

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, sends social media into a frenzy with a joke on Twitter that he is buying Manchester United. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QZtanUs

Kenya election 2022: Raila Odinga likely to go to court, as others celebrate

Kenya held one of its most nail-biting, and controversial, elections since one-party rule ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qlLzUov

Whales surprise two paddleboarders in Argentina

One paddleboarder was knocked into the water by a whale's fin, which clipped his board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GpstxnO

New Zealand: Human remains found in suitcase bought at auction

A family in New Zealand made the grisly discovery upon unpacking their haul at their home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nTjMrFi

Alligator Kills 88-Year-Old Woman in South Carolina

By Remy Tumin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Z0Pfbdj

Liz Cheney: Trump’s nemesis faces Republican day of reckoning

Wyoming Republicans decide on Tuesday if Liz Cheney is a defender of the constitution or a "swamp rat". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1oIgFmi

Kenya election result: William Ruto victory hailed amid result dispute

Foreign leaders congratulate the president-elect but backers of Raila Odinga question the result. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dFRPA4j

Ukraine war: Explosions rock Russian base in Ukraine's Crimea

The base is hit by blasts a week after a Ukrainian attack on another military airbase in Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OFeNMom

Scott Morrison: Ex-Australia PM held five additional portfolios, Albanese says

PM Albanese says Mr Morrison held five extra portfolios but the ex-PM said he acted "in good faith". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/baEnRrM

Some Republicans Make a More Restrained Case for Defending Trump

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/uDWAOQ0

Trapped Mexico miners: Setback as water levels rise

Rescue attempts have been delayed again after the water level in the flooded shafts suddenly rose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RMweZ3E

Shanghai Covid: Ikea shoppers flee attempt to lock down store

Video shows people running out of the store in Xuhui district as guards tried to shut them in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XLB2yun

Forty metres above the forest, searching for smoke

A network of forest watchtowers in the first line of defence against wildfires in southern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s0NQfGj

Scott Morrison: Australia's ex-PM 'secretly held ministry portfolios'

Australia's current leader says he will seek legal advice about Scott Morrison's time in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H0UlxwT

Moment explosion rocks shopping centre in Armenia

People can be seen running as a massive plume of smoke spreads quickly following the explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FhQOldE

'We are waiting for rain, for winter, for God' - Fighting a megafire in France

On the frontline of the wildfires in France is a tactical team trying to stay ahead of the flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D5usXd2

Walrus Freya who became attraction in Norway's Oslo Fjord put down

Freya had to be euthanised because the public went too close to her, officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ADBv4dO

Saudi Aramco: Oil giant tops own record with $48.4bn quarterly profit

The staggering profit comes amid soaring oil prices in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N1QpOgq

Australia: Gunman arrested after Canberra airport shooting

A man is arrested after shots were fired at the airport in Australia’s capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1i4OqML

Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie

The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XRO1Kw7

Taliban break up rare protest by Afghan women in Kabul

The militants fire into the air as women call for "work and freedom" after a year of Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hot9jN8

Medusa festival: One killed as strong winds cause stage collapse in Spain

At least 40 others were injured in bad weather at a popular electronic music festival near Valencia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SOZBdlo

Kenya elections 2022: Live result updates

The latest results from the presidential and parliamentary races. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I3bCtqf

Southern Baptist abuse claims under DoJ investigation

A report this year accused the largest US Protestant denomination of covering up abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sRotF1j

Medusa festival: High speeds winds cut Spanish festival short

A local news outlet reports wind speeds of up to 65km/h tore off part of the festival's main stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DOcCfLx

Suspected bank robber rescued from tunnel near Vatican

Police believe the alleged gang member could have been burrowing his way into a bank near the Vatican. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MfY19N7

German ex-leader Gerhard Schroeder sues parliament over lost perks

The former chancellor has faced criticism over his links to Russian energy companies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LgSKIyN

Anne Heche ‘Is Not Expected to Survive’ After Crash, Representative Says

By Daniel Victor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Qx8LDbH

The Absurd Argument Against Making Trump Obey the Law

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

Freya the walrus could be put down unless public back off, Norway warns

Freya the walrus, a popular attraction in the Oslo Fjord, is in danger from too much attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pw9m5Fs

Bear cub high on hallucinogenic 'mad honey' rescued by park rangers

The animal was found incapacitated after consuming hallucinogenic rhododendron plants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/07XFGsY

Ukraine war: Crimea blasts significantly hit Russian navy - UK

The Ministry of Defence says the blasts have "significantly degraded" Moscow's Black Sea Fleet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d2nVhkM

Brazilians march in defence of democracy over Bolsonaro election fears

Thousands take part in marches amid fears the president may dispute October's election result. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UjgWdKi

Justice Dept. Charges Iranian in Plot to Kill John Bolton

By Glenn Thrush and Michael Crowley from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HCjcKo5

Kenya Election 2022: Why the count is taking so long

The electoral commission tells people not to panic as media houses broadcast different tallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p4aeUXu

The Boy Bosses of Silicon Valley Are on Their Way Out

By Erin Griffith from NYT Business https://ift.tt/bfhQ9Jd

Indian man wins 22-year court battle over 25 cents

He was overcharged for train tickets he bought in 1999 and had been fighting to get the money back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kop4wnZ

Firenado rages in California

Hot temperatures and strong winds formed a 'firenado' in California on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UopNVse

Jury Acquits Truck Driver of All Charges in Crash That Left 7 Bikers Dead

By McKenna Oxenden and Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0DcWXlE

China says Taiwan military drills are over after Pelosi visit

The sea and air exercises were in response to US politician Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0fqjcIi

Mexico's indigenous groups celebrate their heritage

Mexico marked the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples with an exuberant parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CIZXASV

Whale dies during rescue mission in France

A team of 80 helpers worked through the night to try and rescue the animal from the River Seine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/efat0NI

Langya: New virus infects 35 people in eastern China

The patients are thought to have caught the virus from animals such as shrews, and not from humans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ipove3D

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About ‘Bad Sex’ but Were Afraid to Ask

By Jessica Bennett from NYT Books https://ift.tt/LyEMDu1

Issey Miyake: Japanese fashion designer dies aged 84

The revolutionary designer died of liver cancer in Tokyo aged 84, his company said in a statement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rYbEQFO

WhatsApp: Mark Zuckerberg reveals new privacy features

The changes will let users silently leave group chats and control who sees their online status. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HhmFjKB

Actor Ezra Miller charged with burglary

The embattled star allegedly broke into an unoccupied home in May to steal bottles of alcohol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mRa8DQK

South Korea: Eight dead as floods submerge streets of Seoul

Some of South Korea's heaviest rain in decades caused power cuts and swept cars across the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VAnp8PS

Tighter export controls on electronics could hamper Russia's war effort - report

Russian weapons could be permanently degraded by tougher export controls in the West, a think tank says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QzsDmYI

Roger E. Mosley: Magnum P.I. actor dies aged 83 after car crash

Roger E. Mosley starred opposite Tom Selleck in all eight seasons of the original Magnum P.I. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K3P06Ul

I Didn’t Want It to Be True, but the Medium Really Is the Message

By Ezra Klein from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/UN9uDKq

New Jersey Man Gets 5 Years in Prison in GoFundMe Fraud Case

By Vimal Patel from NYT New York https://ift.tt/fbm0CYx

China resort lockdown: Escaping to Sanya only to face fresh curbs

Many in Sanya had arrived hoping for relief from strict Covid-control measures in bigger cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v40n9lO

Ukraine: Any attack on a nuclear plant is 'suicidal', says UN

António Guterres says inspectors must be given access to the site, after it was shelled at the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/odk2L9S

China-Taiwan: Beijing conducts new military drills near island

The drills were due to end on Sunday but a statement said sea and air exercises were continuing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gsA9Jy0

What’s in the Climate, Tax and Health Care Package

By Emily Cochrane and Lisa Friedman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EaWzlIh

Horniman Museum to return 72 artefacts to Nigeria

The chair of the Horniman Museum said it was "moral" to return items taken by "force" years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Awy40Sq

Sanya: Covid lockdown strands tourists on 'China's Hawaii'

Over 80,000 tourists in the resort known as "China's Hawaii" face new restrictions and cancelled flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nVi5Y9G

Commonwealth Games: How climate change is changing life around the world

Climate change is here. But it is also everywhere. Three Commonwealth athletes explain how it is changing their sport and homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kKSwWtE

Mexican mining rescue: Ten miners trapped underground

The 10 workers are stuck underground in Coahuila after a tunnel wall collapsed in a mine shaft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rY21MT5

Ukraine war: Four more grain ships leave Ukraine as hopes grow for export stability

Four vessels leave Ukrainian ports via a safe maritime corridor set up under a deal with Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yXIpP3z

Flash flooding swamps California's Death Valley

Nearly 1,000 staff and visitors were unable to leave as all roads in and out were closed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A4OvIfH

John Legend on abortion rights: 'Government should not be involved'

The singer has spoken out on the issue after his partner suffered a miscarriage two years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nTqGQ6I

How Republicans Are ‘Weaponizing’ Public Office Against Climate Action

By David Gelles from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/W3KJC76

Zaporizhzhia: Russian strikes forced nuclear reactor closure, operator says

The firm that operates Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant says there is also a risk of radioactive leaks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WFL6HQt

Jury Orders Alex Jones to Pay $45.2 Million in Sandy Hook Case

By Elizabeth Williamson, Tiffany Hsu and Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aBiWKdc

Jurors award $45.2 million in punitive damages after lawyer for Sandy Hook parents asks them to ‘stop Alex Jones.’

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6FATOIL

Croatia bus crash: Twelve Polish pilgrims killed and 31 injured

All 31 surviving passengers are injured, with some fighting for their lives, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fcabkUC

Judith Durham: Former Seekers lead singer dies aged 79

The Australian musician found fame in The Seekers, a folk music group, before going solo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GcHtz37

Albert Woodfox, Survivor of 42 Years in Solitary Confinement, Dies at 75

By Alex Traub from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4U7lHgp

Just 2 Minutes of Walking After a Meal Is Surprisingly Good for You

By Rachel Fairbank from NYT Well https://ift.tt/KrQu5X9

China-Taiwan: Joseph Wu defends US Speaker Pelosi's visit

Joseph Wu tells the BBC he will continue inviting leaders to Taipei, as China sanctions Nancy Pelosi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KE6fmg

Ukraine war: Russia undermining safety of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - UK

The UK defence ministry says Russian troops are likely operating in the areas around the plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c06irNY

Brittney Griner: Russian prosecutors seek nine-and-a-half year sentence

The US basketball star pleaded guilty to drugs charges but denies deliberately breaking the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VhYIpBu

Queensland shooting: Three killed on remote Australian property

Police have locked down a rural area in Queensland while they conduct a manhunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jJsALHn

Ukraine war: No sleep in Ukraine’s relentlessly bombed city

Sleep is near impossible in Mykolaiv, the southern port under almost constant Russian battack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dFXwKWN

Men convicted over Brazil fire that killed 242 go free

The men had been found guilty of causing the deadly blaze at the Kiss nightclub in Brazil in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MyY03Eb

Taiwan tensions: China condemns 'manic' visit as Pelosi continues tour

"Manic, irresponsible and irrational": China's foreign minister reacts to Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/juGx0ry

The view from Taiwan: 'We've had this for 70 years'

"They're a bunch of gangsters," says one man fishing on the dockside, as Chinese missiles fly nearby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fHOh4AT

My Daughter Is Having Sex With Her Best Friend. Must I Tell Her Mom?

By Kwame Anthony Appiah from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/njt5Igu

Dev Patel: Actor breaks up knife fight in Australia

The Slumdog Millionaire star successfully broke up an altercation in Adelaide on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G6LBexV

Maya rulers' ashes turned into pelota balls - expert

Remains may have been turned into pelota balls to help rulers be immortal, an archaeologist says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vSpPQIl

What Remote Work Debate? They’ve Been Back at the Office for a While.

By Emma Goldberg from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Giqdo9t

Authorities investigate after mysterious sinkhole appears in Chile

Authorities are investigating the sinkhole which is about 25m (82 ft) wide and 200m (650ft) deep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f2lLkXP

Ukraine war: Russia accuses US of direct role in Ukraine war

Moscow accuses the US of directly approving targets for US-made artillery used by Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQWsrLw

BTS could perform while doing military service

The oldest member of the K-pop band turns 30 next year so the issue has come into focus in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R5eNrYT

People are being airlifted to safety to escape Kentucky floods

Dozens of people have died and hundreds remain missing in the US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TtiBEVM

Why Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan Is Utterly Reckless

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/eOa1l7J

Ambani and Adani: Asia's richest men battle to dominate 5G in India

Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are set to compete in the world's second-largest internet market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jWmweav

Monkeypox: Kerala confirms India's first death and isolates 20 contacts

The 22-year-old man from Kerala had tested positive for monkeypox before his arrival in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/praYzlP

Ukraine war: The last remaining families in Bakhmut

Olena and her family are one of the last remaining in the Donetsk region where an evacuation order is in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G79ajBv

Leave My Disability Out of Your Anti-Abortion Propaganda

By Kendall Ciesemier from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/7B16Wsg