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What Russian annexation means for Ukraine's regions

How will Russia annex four occupied regions it does not fully control, while in the middle of a war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9fxOFVE

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Hospitalized After Second Head Hit in Two Games

By Ken Belson from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/GE9tj5g

EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5S9z3TL

Iran: Fifa called on to ban country from World Cup over women's rights

An open letter to Fifa says it does not trust women will be allowed to attend games in future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JLY5ta0

Uganda's Ebola outbreak: Why is it so serious?

It is proving more difficult to deal with as vaccines are not available for a rare strain of the virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1DgOrUF

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Hilaree Nelson, 49, Top Ski Mountaineer, Is Dead in Nepal Avalanche

By John Branch from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/hdsmVjA

UN elects first female tech agency secretary-general

Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the first International Telecommunication Union secretary-general in its history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mOdwovJ

Iran president says 'chaos' will not be accepted as protests continue

Ebrahim Raisi vows to deal decisively with "rioters", as days of anti-government unrest continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HtG49LU

‘Where’s Jackie?’ Biden Asks if Deceased Lawmaker Is at White House Event

By Michael D. Shear from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/id95ElC

Russia to formally annex four more areas of Ukraine

Russia is to press ahead with annexation days after conducting unrecognised referendums. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qd94SMf

Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect goes on trial at The Hague

Félicien Kabuga is accused of funding and arming militias during the ethnic slaughter in 1994. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lzMI8Wx

Philippines martial law: The fight to remember a decade of arrests and torture

Many young Filipinos know little about a decade of martial law that saw thousands arrested and killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qWGel7t

Ukraine war: New York Jets owners on donating $1m to help humanitarian efforts

The Johnson family, who own the New York Jets, say it was "their duty" to help Ukraine after making a $1m donation and a humanitarian trip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ul045qA

Bihar: India village celebrates first government job in 75 years

Rakesh Kumar is the first person from his village in Bihar state to get a government job in 75 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wcIavRs

Royal send-off for trek across Arabian desert in British explorer's footsteps

Princess Anne was at the launch of an expedition retracing a British explorer's journey 105 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9TJIlbE

Waves lash Florida shore as hurricane approaches

Residents are boarding up their properties and evacuating coastal areas as the huge storm rolls in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7CN0cMK

Myanmar OnlyFans model sentenced to six years jail

The model and former doctor had previously posted pictures of herself at anti-junta protests online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30ftucZ

Hilaree Nelson: Body of famed US climber found on Mt Manaslu in Himalayas

Hilaree Nelson had been skiing down from the world's eighth highest summit when she fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1urPkSi

Iran protests: Death toll rises to 76 as crackdown intensifies - rights group

Activists accuse security forces of firing live ammunition at protesters as a crackdown intensifies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OEmBcDl

Italian elections: Meloni gets to work on picking right-wing government

The leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy has kept out of sight since winning the election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CWefjop

Nord Stream: Mystery leaks in Russia gas pipelines spark warnings

The Nord Stream undersea gas network to Europe has sustained "unprecedented" damage in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SHRh9rD

Video Shows When Train Hit Patrol Car With Woman Handcuffed Inside

By McKenna Oxenden from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZNFzWM

Children removed from Jewish sect's jungle compound in Mexico

It follows a months-long surveillance operation against the extremist Lev Tahor group in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7FgiYNZ

Somalia drought: Are US terror laws hampering aid effort?

Aid groups say they cannot get crucial supplies to those who need it most due to US sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BMSlOQ9

Floridians brace for 'strengthening' Hurricane Ian

Residents are stocking up on groceries, fuel and sandbags as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zHjOMG4

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Cuba Family Code: Country votes to legalise same-sex marriage

It marks a big moment for Cuba, which saw gay people persecuted in the 1960s and 70s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MEZVHJ7

Kenya Kiambu building collapse: Rescue efforts under way

Emergency workers pull a child from the rubble in Kiambu county but at least three people have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5LqAs73

Giorgia Meloni pledges to govern 'for all Italians'

The far-right leader claims victory in Italy's general election with her Brothers of Italy party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fbZTKBz

Deadly gun attack at Russian school

Pupils are among at least nine people killed and 20 wounded after a gunman opens fire at the school in Izhevsk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dLjfDUe

Russia Begins Mobilizing Ukrainians to Fight Against Their Own Country

By Marc Santora from NYT World https://ift.tt/cN07tjT

Kerala lottery: India jackpot winner fed up with requests for help

Anoop, an auto driver from Kerala state, says he may have to move houses to escape the public attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kPl8jNG

The Safe Space That Became a Viral Nightmare

By Sarah Viren from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/KHOXD5M

Silicon Valley Slides Back Into ‘Bro’ Culture

By Erin Griffith from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/kJvlRtE

Ukraine war: Kyiv forces accused of killing two in Kherson hotel strike

A regional official says Oleksiy Zhuravko, a pro-Russian former Ukrainian lawmaker, died in the strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LgD74OE

Typhoon Noru: Evacuations in Philippines as explosive super typhoon nears

Rain is beginning to fall, with life-threatening flooding and landslides expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aAiYyfQ

Ukraine war: Ukraine will treat Russian deserters civilly, Zelensky vows

Ukraine says it will not force deserters to return to Russia where they would face prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u2V8lof

Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own marathon world record in Berlin

Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own record for the men's marathon at Sunday's race in Berlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DFbcK1w

How do I know if my symptoms are from Covid or the flu?

By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://ift.tt/FxZmz08

Melatonin Isn’t a Sleeping Pill. Here’s How to Use It.

By Amelia Nierenberg from NYT Well https://ift.tt/XeM3Y7s

Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue

Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MjO4pZT

Dmitry Bulgakov: Putin fires deputy defence chief amid supply failures

Analysts have cited supply chains as a reason why Russia's invasion of Ukraine has faltered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zRcCA6s

Iran protests: Raisi to 'deal decisively' with widespread unrest

Ebrahim Raisi pledges to "deal decisively" after an eighth straight night of protests across Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DtqMJLd

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Spain Women’s Soccer Stars Refuse to Play in Dispute Over Coach

By Tariq Panja from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/SVypHC2

US abortion rights: Arizona judge approves return to 19th century near-total ban

The ban, which predates the state's founding, allows exemptions only to save the mother's life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a9WyRvO

Louise Fletcher: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest's Nurse Ratched dies aged 88

Fletcher won an Oscar for her memorable portrayal of the film's villainous Nurse Ratched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NS41EUK

Celtics Coach Ime Udoka Suspended for 2022-23 Season

By Scott Cacciola from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/XZUyGx9

Palestinian anger at possible UK Jerusalem embassy move

It comes after the UK PM is said to have told Israel's leader she might relocate it to Jerusalem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OWd6jMp

Ukraine war: Russia reveals exemptions as men flee call-up

IT workers, bankers and state media reporters will avoid Russia's first draft since World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FVtwvyD

Europe’s Shrinking Waterways Reveal Treasures, and Experts Are Worried

By Derrick Bryson Taylor from NYT World https://ift.tt/5Rl67A0

Hollywood sign gets birthday facelift in Los Angles

Next year is the 100-year anniversary of one of California's most iconic landmarks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CpQ9kxw

China Tangshan attack: Man who attacked female diners jailed for 24 years

The Chinese man's vicious attack on four women in a restaurant sparked a debate about gender violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7Y2C5W3

A Cornered Vladimir Putin Is More Dangerous Than Ever

By Roger Cohen from NYT World https://ift.tt/y3bKUhz

Ukraine war: Russians flee to border after military call-up

Georgia's border sees large queues after flights sell out as some fighting-age men flee Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D6BWir5

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Ukraine war: Video appears to show queues at Russia-Georgia border

Sped-up footage appears to show traffic at a checkpoint, following Russia's decision to mobilise reservists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FbIKyom

China earthquake: Man rescued after 17 days lost in mountains

The hydropower plant worker helped colleagues after the tremor, before getting lost without glasses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sSvgRJM

Neptune and Its Rings Come Into Focus With Webb Telescope

By Jonathan O’Callaghan from NYT Science https://ift.tt/m7qzQEf

China jails ex-anti-corruption minister for bribes

Fu Zhenghua had previously been hailed as a corruption-fighting leader in his senior roles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yDVX6jo

Ukraine war: Putin raises the stakes in a dangerous game

When faced with a choice, Vladimir Putin always seems to choose escalation, writes the BBC's Russia editor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JjX01Bd

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School uniforms in N America linked to PFAS "forever chemicals"

A study of school uniforms in the US and Canada shows high levels of chemical substances linked to health issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ZpWwKz

War in Ukraine: Fact-checking Russian claims that Nato troops are fighting in Ukraine

President Putin has said Western military advisers are actively involved in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DH95eSO

Germany nationalises gas giant in effort to secure energy supplies

The German government is taking a 98.5% stake in Uniper, one of the country's biggest suppliers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qS1KQH2

Whale stranding: 230 whales stranded on Tasmanian beach

It is the second mass whale stranding reported in Tasmania in two days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lBXAYoF

Russia's Putin announces partial military mobilisation

In a televised address, he says it's a necessary step to ensure Russian territorial integrity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QeS0TA5

Putin kept Russia and the world waiting hours for a speech that never happened.

By Anton Troianovski from NYT World https://ift.tt/NK8d4vG

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UN alarm as Iran cracks down on anti-hijab protests sparked by woman's death

Three people were reportedly killed on Monday at protests over the death in custody of Mahsa Amini. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hB67Ryb

Paying respects to the Queen from remote Nepal region

Victoria Cross recipient Captain Limbu was unable to go to the state funeral but still made a special tribute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GTI7gPY

After 'slow start', US companies embrace refugees

As the world's refugee crisis is pushed to the brink, some corporations finally start to respond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4xzhDi7

Mexico earthquake: Tremor hits on anniversaries

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake has hit western Mexico on the anniversary of two other quakes in 1985 and 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g6oYKr9

Kerala: Indian Steve Jobs fan flies to Dubai to buy new iPhone early

A Steve Jobs fan flew all the way to Dubai to buy the latest iPhone, hours before its sale in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HfnFZOP

Grand Theft Auto VI footage leaked after hack, developer Rockstar confirms

More than 90 images and videos were leaked from the franchise's next instalment, developer Rockstar confirms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nso9Xar

Queen Elizabeth's funeral: How the world watched

Our correspondents on how countries around the world witnessed the ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jzrFJYA

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Mahsa Amini: Iran police say woman's death was 'unfortunate'

Mahsa Amini, 22, collapsed after being held by morality police for allegedly breaking hijab rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wQsF4U6

Killing Eve's Sandra Oh: Why was she at the Queen's funeral?

The Canadian-American actress took part in the procession at Westminster Abbey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0KATNdg

Mark Frerichs: US hostage swapped for Afghan leader linked to Taliban

Mark Frerichs, a US navy veteran working as an engineer, was taken in Afghanistan in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UbGxis2

Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Forces Face Mobilized Inmates and Drones

By Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Marc Santora and Andrew E. Kramer from NYT World https://ift.tt/khfPjvY

Taiwan earthquake: Trains derailed and buildings collapse as island shakes

At least one person has died and 146 were injured as earthquakes rattle the island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z14kO9V

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman not expected at Queen's funeral

Human rights groups had criticised the decision to invite Mohammed Bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ui87eAk

China Covid: Quarantine bus crash kills 27 and injures 20

The bus overturns on the way to an isolation facility, causing anger over China's zero-Covid policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zKvHYB0

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Lady Gaga forced to stop show amid lightning storm

The star was performing the last night of her Chromatica Ball tour in Miami when a storm descended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kCz0jNg

Ukraine troops leave DR Congo peacekeeping mission Monusco

The troops are needed at home but the pull-out may leave the UN mission short of vital helicopters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WjD9yXx

Putin failing on all his strategic military objectives, says defence chief

The Russian leader wanted to subjugate Ukraine "but that won't happen", says the UK chief of defence staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Eo2lIXx

Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder's brother Mathias charged over alleged extortion plot

The brother of Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba is charged and detained over an alleged plot to extort money from the former Manchester United player. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cQnSBxr

French male cyclists in business class but women in economy

The French Cycling Federation defends its decision to fly its men to the Cycling World Championships in Australia in business class while the women travelled in economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7OiegjZ

What Parents Should Know About the Latest Enterovirus Spike

By Catherine Pearson from NYT Well https://ift.tt/L5pE9TD

What now for America's fascination with the royals?

The Queen's passing is driving debates over the legacy of colonialism and the British Empire in North America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q2wR5hM

As India Joins China in Distancing From Russia, Putin Warns of Escalation

By Anton Troianovski, Mujib Mashal and Julian E. Barnes from NYT World https://ift.tt/MNkqD7h

French footballer arrested over attack on teammate

Ex-Paris St-Germain player Aminata Diallo is re-arrested as police investigate an attack on a fellow player last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sI1G3P5

Twitter sued by Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk over paedophilia rumour

A conspiracy theory falsely claims that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a Satanic ring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Chmer2

Aerial footage shows aftermath of deadly flash floods in Italy

Emergency services have been rescuing people in the Marche Region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t92zuBN

China fire: Skyscraper engulfed in massive flames

Officials in the city of Changsha say the fire has been extinguished and reported no casualties so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0VjgFfZ

Chrissy Teigen says she has come to realise she had an abortion, not a miscarriage

Model Chrissy Teigen has recently come to terms with the fact that losing a baby wasn't a miscarriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9D2GgTL

Lakhimpur: India family shattered by rape and murder of Dalit sisters

Two days after the rape and murder of two sisters in India, the family speak to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b4AipB9

Princess Anne’s Influence, and Workload, Rises in a Slimmed-Down Royal Family

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/mKNgvB6

Italy: Floods and rain kill at least ten overnight - officials

Rescuers are searching for four others missing after torrential rainfall hit the Marche region overnight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PJZ1gW7

Cardi B: Rapper pleads guilty to strip club assault charges

The US star is sentenced to 15 days community service over a fight in a New York strip club in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yMxr2Dh

French air traffic control strike affects thousands of passengers

Hundreds of flights are cancelled on Friday, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/noyT6Uh

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Roger Federer to retire after Laver Cup in September

Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London later this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cyQ5Tmi

Polish pop star's blasphemy conviction quashed

Singer Doda was fined for saying the writers of the Bible had been intoxicated on wine and cannabis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zZbFINn

Railroad Unions and Companies Reach a Tentative Deal to Avoid a Strike

By Jim Tankersley from NYT Business https://ift.tt/vgewAyi

World Cup 2022: Public back Qatar workers' fund - Amnesty survey

Almost three quarters of adults in the UK would support Fifa using World Cup revenue to compensate migrant workers in Qatar, according to Amnesty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zwF2lxD

Ethereum Merge: A cryptocurrency 'going green'

The second biggest cryptocurrency is to switch to a new operating model that it says uses 99.9% less energy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7fVhY0c

Russia Secretly Gave $300 Million to Political Parties and Officials Worldwide, U.S. Says

By Edward Wong from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cnTGUbF

Girl in Queen fancy dress among last to hear from her

Olivia Akers wrote to Queen Elizabeth II in June with photos of her dressed as Her Majesty for a competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zfIHPUj

Shanghai typhoon: Flights cancelled as China's biggest city braces for storm

Typhoon Muifa will be the 12th to hit mainland China this year and is expected to be the strongest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lb6cxnI

Herbert Jacobson killed during WWII attack on Pearl Harbor buried

Herbert Jacobson was laid to rest after modern forensic testing allowed his remains to be identified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qj9shWX

Bill Gates: ‘We’re in a Worse Place Than I Expected’

By David Wallace-Wells from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/AUbrxuc

Rare ‘triple dip’ La Niña declared

La Niña has formed for the third consecutive year in the Pacific. Simon King explains what this might mean for global weather patterns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CnKUADz

‘Succession’ Wins Best Drama at Emmys as HBO Triumphs Again

By John Koblin from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/EGwUmvV

PnB Rock: Rapper shot dead in LA waffle house in suspected robbery

Tributes flood in for the 30-year-old musician after he is reportedly killed in an armed robbery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fWp56hG

Will Jamaica now seek to 'move on' from royals as a republic?

As the nation weighs its future, polls suggest more than 50% of Jamaicans support becoming a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PHkEtDe

King Charles Inherits Untold Riches, and Passes Off His Own Empire

By Jane Bradley and Euan Ward from NYT World https://ift.tt/nPGVWUj

Jean-Luc Godard: Nine things about the man who remade cinema

In a prolific career, Jean-Luc Godard, has provoked, baffled, delighted and inspired. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zKZpY5I

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1, Episode 4 Recap: The Full Targaryen

By Jeremy Egner from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/BqQ9nEZ

WATCH: Russian tanks abandoned on retaken Ukrainian territory

Ukraine's military says it has retaken territory from Russia, making its first significant gain in months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xv6RsfL

Queen Elizabeth’s Corgis Will Stay in the Family

By Yonette Joseph from NYT World https://ift.tt/xNtv1Yn

Modern slavery shoots up by 10 million in five years

More than half of forced labour happens in richer countries, with women and children most at risk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bi3GQas

Ukraine war: Russians 'outnumbered 8-1' in counter-attack

Ukraine's army makes significant territorial gains, while Russia hits back with missiles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/utJ3dhs

The Olive Oil Capital of the World, Parched

By David Segal and José Bautista from NYT Business https://ift.tt/8WNzeXE

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Ukrainian Officials Drew on U.S. Intelligence to Plan Counteroffensive

By Julian E. Barnes and Helene Cooper from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VM2u1lR

Iga Swiatek Downs Ons Jabeur to Win U.S. Open Women’s Singles Title

By Matthew Futterman from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/CTdkmfG

Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages

"They asked 'is anyone alive?' and I realised they were ours," says one woman. "They were so beautiful." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oV6EKfG

Charles III: Antigua and Barbuda plans vote on King's role as head of state

The country's PM says the poll will be held within three years, but Australia rules out a vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9L5cE1o

US Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur to win New York title

World number one Iga Swiatek caps a dominant season by beating Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A8hySj2

Downsizing in Retirement: Expenses They Didn’t Expect

By Susan B. Garland from NYT Business https://ift.tt/rqENCIy

Charles III is proclaimed king in in TV first

King Charles III is proclaimed king by is a historic ceremony, broadcast for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7AkNlXS

New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five

Mayor Craig Mackle says the whale may have surfaced beneath the boat causing it to capsize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VocP3xZ

What will happen to the queen’s royal pack of corgis?

By Jenny Gross from NYT World https://ift.tt/NUbfIgO

Charles formally confirmed as king in ceremony televised for first time

Charles III is proclaimed as monarch in the first televised Accession Council. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qvYLgyd

Kharkiv offensive: Russia surprised as Ukraine takes several towns - UK

President Zelensky says Ukraine has retaken 30 settlements in its eastern offensive this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JmQ8ar5

Queen Elizabeth II and Africa: A long-standing relationship

The leaders of countries across the continent express their sadness at the Queen's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q8BH7Vo

Outpouring of sympathy across the Commonwealth

From prime ministers to people on the street, the Commonwealth nations pay tribute to the Queen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nx6YZKC

After a Legal Fight, Oberlin Says It Will Pay $36.59 Million to a Local Bakery

By Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wFGtzBK

Ukraine has retaken 1,000 square kilometres in a week - Zelensky

Kyiv says a lightning counteroffensive has recaptured vast swathes of territory in its south and east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1gnpN9B

Ukraine war: Heavily pregnant medic held in Russian prison

The family of Mariana Mamonova are calling for her release before her due date at the end September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/du3vwXU

Queen Elizabeth II: Australians pay tribute to 'a great monarch'

People in Sydney discuss what Queen Elizabeth II meant to them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KkdcJWn

Why Won’t My Boyfriend Skip Family Vacations to Travel With Me?

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

Marshall Islands: Chinese pair plotted 'mini-state' in Pacific nation

US prosecutors say the duo bribed Marshall Island MPs to try and create a "semi-autonomous region". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o0YwEVU

Central Vista: Delhi's iconic landmark gets a facelift

PM Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the redeveloped version of the 3km long Central Vista avenue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tYEXG74

Bannon to Surrender to New York Authorities to Face Sealed Indictment

By Rebecca Davis O’Brien from NYT New York https://ift.tt/V7dNy5l

California wildfires: Two dead and mass evacuations amid heatwave

Rapidly-spreading wildfires in southern California have killed two people and torched homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qur0UwI

A News Anchor Had Stroke Symptoms on Air. Her Colleagues Jumped Into Action.

By McKenna Oxenden from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NlOcfpC

Pakistan floods: Biggest lake subsides amid race to help victims

Breaches were made to embankments on the lake but thousands of people remain stranded after floods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9sJLk4X

Ukraine war: Putin says West's sanctions fever wrecks European lives

Russia's president says his country is coping with the embargo while European jobs are going. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E7zusW2

Ho Chi Minh: 12 people dead in karaoke bar fire

The blaze moved quickly on the upper floors of the building trapping many customers and staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lYX6jxi

Zaporizhzhia: UN nuclear agency calls for Ukraine plant safety zone

After visiting the Zaporizhzhia plant, the UN agency says Russian military equipment could risk safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h2ZtC8n

Ukraine war: Russians to pay €45 more to enter EU under new rules

Russians will also face a lengthier application process under new EU proposals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M0fxNJK

PSG football coach faces backlash over 'sand yacht' response to private jet question

Christophe Galtier laughs off a question about flying rather than taking the train. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gPLiXKD

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Tracking Tico: Manatee rescued after frantic search

Tico, a rescued manatee, sent experts on a 4,000km-chase after they became concerned for his welfare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lHSJbIL

Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, say US reports

Documents obtained by US media say Pyongyang is supplying millions of artillery shells and rockets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MnrvR5

Shireen Abu Aqla: Israel says 'high probability' soldier killed reporter

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Barack Obama: Emmy win for narrating Netflix documentary

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WATCH: Wall of dust sweeps across Arizona

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: Link lost to main power line

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Disease warning as Pakistan flood death toll rises

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Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska on human cost of war

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