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Morbi bridge collapse: Hopes fade for survivors in Gujarat tragedy

At least 141 people have died after a bridge in Gujarat state collapsed on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3VSQkXc

South Korea Halloween crush: Who were the victims?

The stories of some of the victims who died in Saturday's tragic Halloween crush in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5hs7GPQ

The Season of Dark Academia

By Pamela Paul from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/c5XWiFO

Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts

Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BSUuEAQ

Itaewon crush: Shock and anger as Seoul grieves its young

Sorrow, bewilderment and questions follow one of the worst tragedies in South Korea's recent history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mp9RPTt

‘How can I explain it in words?’: A mother mourns the loss of her daughter.

By John Yoon from NYT World https://ift.tt/bmtesZ4

Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses

A bridge collapses in India's Gujarat state sending hundreds plunging into a river, with at least 32 people confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jCBb7ue

Is She the New Queen of Los Angeles?

By Jessica Testa from NYT Style https://ift.tt/IGasEhg

A Note About Today’s Wordle Game

By Everdeen Mason from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/XtuARUV

S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'

Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FpnoYHw

Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital

The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YzXdbwa

Saudi Halloween: Once-Banned Holiday Now Haunted by Masked Monsters

By Vivian Nereim and Tamir Kalifa from NYT World https://ift.tt/UHWoTJO

Seoul Halloween crush disaster: scored killed and injured

At least 151 people died as huge Halloween crowds surged into a narrow street in South Korea's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DUOBoEg

Pelosi’s Husband Is Gravely Injured in Hammer Attack by an Intruder

By Kellen Browning, Tim Arango, Luke Broadwater and Holly Secon from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/S1U4YLi

What Are the Best Houseplants to Get You Through Winter?

By Margaret Roach from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/poCTX7J

Guantanamo Bay: US releases oldest detainee Saif Ullah Paracha

Saif Ullah Paracha, 75, returns to Pakistan amid a US push to release uncharged detainees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tqe59aw

Australian families of IS fighters repatriated from Syrian camp

The UN says women and children living in the camps are enduring conditions amounting to torture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rcaqCdg

The Philippines battered by storm Nalgea floods and landslides

The tropical storm caused flooding and landslides which have killed at least 45 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ckn1rPY

British Nigerian artist Dylema paints African women using gold

A British Nigerian artist is using pure gold to paint portraits depicting the stories of African diaspora women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vx9ghZ4

A Throuple’s Tricky Geometry

By Evan Sterrett from NYT Style https://ift.tt/dcMlW8t

Footballer describes Italy stabbing attack

Pablo Marí is to be sidelined for around two months after having surgery on wounds he sustained when he was stabbed in an Italian supermarket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/awA5ZIH

Nancy Pelosi's husband 'violently assaulted' after break-in

An assailant broke into the couple's California home on Friday morning, a statement says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cRbdLo1

Russia ends civilian pull-out before Kherson battle

An eight-day operation ends in Kherson city as Russian officials prepare for a Ukrainian attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QoS3IPl

Taiwan invites Chinese vets to treat beloved panda

Tuan Tuan was gifted to Taiwan by Beijing in 2008, but relations have soured between the neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kBx9H2A

Republicans Have No Inflation Plan

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/5qML6cV

British kayaker saved after days clinging to buoy in Channel

A British man is rescued by a Dutch fishing boat after his kayak capsized miles off the French coast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AJBI26n

Can you dress up for Halloween without hurting the planet?

How influencers are combatting the environmental costs of fast fashion Halloween costumes from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gbGtNhy

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Poland demolishes Soviet-era monuments

The statues were torn down in response to a law that prohibits totalitarian regimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pkMbq2s

The Young Woman Behind a Last Mystery of the Green River Killer

By Leah Worthington from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/v2UM4fw

China Covid: Videos emerge of rare protests in Tibet

Clips on social media show hundreds protesting in one of the most tightly-guarded places in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5ZdbFwX

Nurse Charged With Murder of Two Patients by Lethal Insulin Doses

By Christine Hauser from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1ek6CNR

Shell beats forecasts as profits more than double

The energy giant reported $9.5bn in profits though growth is slower than record figures this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VrhFwof

5 Takeaways From the Pennsylvania Senate Debate

By Katie Glueck and Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/1pMDWKl

Paraguay rebel: Anger as body taken into jail for farewell

The body of a Paraguayan rebel leader was taken into prison for his jailed sister to bid farewell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tnm85JV

Fetterman, Showing Stroke Effects, Battles Oz in Hostile Senate Debate

By Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vJHRyzN

Mercedes-Benz becomes latest Western company to pull out of Russia

The company said it did not expect the move to have a significant effect on profitability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7WwFjvk

Eric Weinberg: Scrubs producer and writer pleads not guilty to 18 counts of sexual assault

The 62-year-old is denied bail after appearing in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NBpQv8f

Indonesian woman's body found inside python, say reports

A police chief said the woman's body appeared to be largely intact when it was found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VfrDT2k

Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children

Such incidents are not uncommon in Uganda where boarding school dormitories can be overcrowded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YZJl7FB

Hundreds rescued from Indonesia boat fire

At least 14 were killed when the top deck off the vessel caught fire after leaving Kupang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V2PXWx8

Mr. Sunak, the Multimillionaire, Goes to Downing Street

By Yonette Joseph from NYT World https://ift.tt/9HR2yD8

The sand doodler who conquered her Somali Islamic critics

Nujuum Hashi has overcome traditional prejudice to become a respected artist in Somalia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KUEZoke

Fernando Alonso: Alpine driver questions Formula 1 direction after US GP penalty

Fernando Alonso questions Formula 1's direction before a protest against a penalty that left him out of the points at the United States Grand Prix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MJBFN0V

Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid

Six Palestinians, including a militant commander, die in one of the biggest operations in months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vIp1YbC

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Paraguay rebel leader Villalba killed in clash with army

Osvaldo Villalba was the main leader of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), a Marxist rebel group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ym0OikH

Climate Activists Throw Mashed Potatoes on Monet Painting

By Eduardo Medina from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/vL30jsI

Arshad Sharif killing: Prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya

Arhsad Sharif was killed by Kenyan police officers in what they say was a case of mistaken identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HbIkOPt

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1 Finale Recap: The Angriest Dragon

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

Korean Air crash: Plane overruns runway in bad weather

A Korean Air plane overran on the runway while landing at Mactan-Cebu International Airport in the Philippines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ijSaHdW

Salman Rushdie has lost sight in one eye, agent Andrew Wylie says

Literary agent Andrew Wylie gives an update on the novelist's health two months after his stabbing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1XFmRtg

China congress: What do people say about China's new leadership team?

It's considered sensitive to talk about China's party leaders in public, but not impossible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eAmQ53G

Philippines: Student 'anti-cheating' exam hats go viral

College students were asked to create headwear to help resist the urge to peek at others' papers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mS8pd7i

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China congress: Xi cements power by packing top team with loyalists

The Chinese leader moves into a historic third term in power in a break from decades-long tradition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/elp3o7q

Ukraine war: The cost of occupation in Kherson region

As Ukraine retakes territory, villagers tell the BBC about their precarious survival under Russian rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IQb2oGK

Russian fighter plane crashes in Siberian city of Irkutsk

The Sukhoi Su-30 military jet was on a test flight when it came down in Irkutsk, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6VQZxBm

Xi Jinping's party is just getting started

China did not want another Mao, but the party did little to stop the rise of a more powerful leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qyxgtb1

Hurricane Roslyn to Hit Mexico as a Major Storm

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT World https://ift.tt/OJVlrA4

Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nGPy6SA

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Hu Jintao: The mysterious exit of China's former leader from party congress

Why was Hu Jintao asked to leave the stage at the end of China's Communist Party congress? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6PevsB5

Here’s What to Know About the Cough Syrup Scandal

By Mike Ives from NYT World https://ift.tt/q3mWuwF

Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities

Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine's energy grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KIVRFgX

Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress

The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cDKXfg7

Ralph Lauren apologises after Mexico indigenous 'plagiarism' claim

The fashion giant was accused by the wife of the Mexican president of copying indigenous designs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fN248mE

Ugandan ivory trader sentenced to life in prison

The wildlife authority describes this as a landmark punishment in the protection of rare species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FGpt3RE

The downfall of Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon, a right-wing media personality-turned-Trump adviser, is back in court once again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OEtKr61

The flying car that could turn into a biplane

An American start-up reveals a novel design, but what is the future of flying cars? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JOe6I5p

Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM barred from running for office for five years

The former cricketer is disqualified following what he says is a politically motivated case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p0hB3me

Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of plot to blow up dam

Ukraine's leader warns of a "large-scale disaster" if Russia targets the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dAV0cob

Taylor Swift: Midnights praised by critics despite lack of radio hits

Critics praise the "fantastic songs" on Midnights, but some add there is "not a smash hit in sight". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QVmdSOG

What Happened With Liz Truss in Britain? A Guide to the Basics.

By Daniel Victor from NYT World https://ift.tt/Mrufsp5

Ukraine war: Growing Russia-Iran ties pose new dangers

The conflict has driven them closer together in a way which could impact the world beyond Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vnxs9MG

Webb Telescope Captures New View of ‘Pillars of Creation’

By Dennis Overbye from NYT Science https://ift.tt/RKeOFdT

China anger over death of girl, 14, sent to Covid quarantine

Footage of the teenager visibly ill have sparked anger online - relatives say pleas for help were ignored. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AOZ4TG3

Giraffe kills toddler in South Africa game park

Giraffes are not usually aggressive except when females are protecting their calves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AOXx9hj

Judge Says Trump Signed Statement With Data His Lawyers Told Him Was False

By Luke Broadwater and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/yBe6PJ5

Argentina celebrates return of Maradona's World Cup final shirt

It was donated by Germany's Lothar Matthäus, who swapped shirts with Maradona during the 1986 final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9DS1V8m

Thank You, Xi Jinping

By Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/AOGE9MC

Asra Panahi: Iran schoolgirl died after being beaten by security forces, teachers say

Security forces allegedly attacked Asra Panahi, 15, after she refused to sing a pro-establishment song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/erPXl4N

Anna May Wong: Actress becomes first Asian American on US currency

She will appear as part of an effort to feature notable women on American quarters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KkR9ZJm

Silvio Berlusconi boasts of closeness to Vladimir Putin

A leaked audio recording of the former PM threatens to cause another headache for Italy's Giorgia Meloni. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXxkFWA

Liz Truss: What the world is saying about UK turmoil

BBC reporters around the globe explain how the political and economic upheaval is being viewed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pi1FjbO

Doctor's funeral in Kyiv brings home pain of Russian missile attacks

Dr Oksana Leontieva was going to work after leaving her son at nursery when she was killed in Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6vy9YBk

Sanna Irshad Mattoo: Pulitzer-winning Kashmiri journalist stopped from leaving India

Kashmiri photojournalist Sanna Irshad Mattoo was due to attend the award ceremony in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qxt0jz9

Hair Straighteners May Pose a Small Risk for Uterine Cancer, Study Finds

By Roni Caryn Rabin from NYT Health https://ift.tt/sgzubxk

Russian general: Situation in Ukraine 'tense'

The commander of Russian forces in Ukraine appears to admit difficulties in occupied regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RG30q1X

China defends violence at Chinese consulate in Manchester

The incident saw a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester pulled into consulate grounds and beaten up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KOyouar

Colombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years

Daniel Rendón Herrera led a paramilitary army and smuggled 80 tonnes of cocaine to the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mC2VgIn

Nord Stream blast 'blew away 50 metres of pipe'

Danish police say explosions damaged two underwater pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7rweniA

Iran rock climber Elnaz Rekabi competes without hijab

Elnaz Rekabi defied Iranian law by not wearing a hijab when she took part in an event in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U3YvfWl

Fears for Iranian female climber who competed without hijab abroad

Family and friends of Elnaz Rekabi, who defied strict rules, say they have lost contact with her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r8SRKZ2

China's 'Bridge Man' inspires Xi Jinping protest signs around the world

A rare one-man demonstration in Beijing has inspired protest signs and graffiti elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZAbRt3

Eurovision: Montenegro and North Macedonia pull out of Liverpool contest

Some countries faced increased participation fees following Russia's ban in the song contest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hVp5svf

Venezuela crisis: 7.1m leave country since 2015

Venezuelans leave their homeland in droves - even though many struggle to feed themselves abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K14zd67

Iraqi minister admits gas flaring cancer link

An Iraqi minister tells the BBC that air pollution from oil fields is a major health problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZqGdkUj

Iran Evin prison death toll jumps, state says

The blaze gutted a wing of the notorious Evin jail, amid doubts over official versions of events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CgK9sb

BTS: K-pop stars to take time out for military service

There's been debate for years over whether the world's biggest boy band could be exempt from serving. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qm6NaMv

Miranda House: India inquiry after men crash women's college event

A viral video showed men scaling the walls of the prestigious Miranda House college in Delhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fO5ecG6

Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4YtS8iw

Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments

The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L2m7KOG

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Civilian bloodbath warning as offensive escalates

Cities in Tigray are reportedly being carpet bombed as food and medical supplies are running out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8eOhDy0

China Communist Party Congress: What matters to people in Beijing?

As China's Communist Party Congress kicks off in Beijing, people tell the BBC what they want from the event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ABMQtEZ

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What Was That Badge Herschel Walker Flashed in His Debate?

By Maya King and Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7AyFR5a

BioNTech: Could Covid vaccine technology crack cancer?

BioNTech's mRNA cancer trials started long before the pandemic, and have shown some early encouraging signals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WympsuG

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The Ikea-style flat-pack home for refugees

A shelter for displaced people that comes in a flat-pack and takes a few hours to assemble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JjUT1OG

Kyiv told to save electricity after Russian missile strike

A power installation near Ukraine's capital was heavily damaged by another Russian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kgUpbrX

Funeral for girl and father after Irish explosion

The funeral of Creeslough victims Robert Garwe and his daughter Shauna Flanagan-Garwe has taken place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BYV3HNk

'I was shot by rebels' - when reporting gets deadly

Umaru Fofana looks back at how reporting on Sierra Leone's civil war 25 years ago got personal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a7kmqGC

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Zanzibar swimming crabs deaths being investigated

Thousands of dead swimming crabs have washed up on the beaches of the Tanzanian islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KRSyF5G

Nigeria's Asuu university strike: 'Wasted eight months of my life'

Lecturers agree to resume lessons but the future of Nigeria's universities remains unclear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nm2YwBO

Study links coronavirus lockdowns to birth rate drop in Europe

January 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XqijaEG

Why Ian May Push Florida Real Estate Out of Reach for All but the Super Rich

By Christopher Flavelle from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/gaW3VU5

Iran: Video shows forces shooting fleeing people from truck

Footage shows a gun-mounted pick-up truck chasing people running away, as mass protests continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1tj62fh

Malala Yousafzai visits Pakistan after deadly floods

The activist travelled to the country for the second time, since she was shot by the Taliban in 2012. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IkAwSeq

West Bank pressures grow amid Israeli closures

Thousands of Palestinians have movements restricted as Israel steps up operations after killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wB4ETRt

US inflation rises more than expected in September

Efforts to tame inflation in the US have pushed up the dollar and global borrowing costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vN1zBsh

Syrian soldiers killed in army bus bombing near Damascus

At least 18 soldiers are reported dead in one of the deadliest attacks in months near the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pP0wMIi

Mexico Congress votes to keep military on streets

The vote means that the army looks set to continue carrying out public security duties until 2028. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nh3w4Ec

‘We Told the Truth’: Sandy Hook Families Win $1 Billion From Alex Jones

By Elizabeth Williamson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/08dFrN6

China Covid: Frustration as Beijing hit by restrictions ahead of congress

Strict measures have sparked anger online as well as what appeared to be a rare protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DJkiMYQ

Pedro Castillo: Peru's embattled president faces fresh legal battle

Peru's attorney general has filed a complaint against Pedro Castillo, which could lead to his suspension. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ee0P2fH

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Irish women's team apologise over pro-IRA chants

The FAI and Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw apologise for a pro-IRA chant by the team's players after the World Cup play-off win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PHfzK1q

Lufthansa Says Passengers Can’t Use Apple AirTags to Track Checked Bags

By Daniel Victor from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/budeW50

Kerala murder: Two women killed in suspected human sacrifice

Police in Kerala make three arrests in connection with the murder of two women whose remains were found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQzL9MS

Climate change: Greenland's culture shifts as Arctic heats up

As temperatures rise and sea-ice melts, lifestyles are changing as fast as the climate in Greenland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/skjXQzg

Switzerland discriminating against men on pension benefits, ECHR finds

The ECHR decision relating to pensions is set to cost the government millions in backdated payouts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9jbnyeD

Skepticism, Confusion, Frustration: Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Struggles

By Ryan Mac, Sheera Frenkel and Kevin Roose from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/NaDKFTO

IMF hits out again at Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget

The IMF said UK prices will rise faster than any other major economy in the next two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lp9xzUI

Storm Julia: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated

The storm travelled through Central America, causing thousands to evacuate their homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N9yf5Ow

New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps to reduce emissions

The plan has angered some in the agricultural sector, who say it will result in many farms closing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/snSG86y

Ex-wife of Dubai royal pleads for help from UN in child custody battle

Lawyers ask the Human Rights Council to intervene to ensure Zeynab Javadli and her children's safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EkjN0xT

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Russia launches missiles at cities across Ukraine days after a blast damaged a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DOStELb

Venezuela landslides: Dozens killed as homes swept away

At least 25 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DfC98ts

Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's family receiving death threats, cousin says

Officials are pressing the young Iranian woman's relatives not to speak out, her cousin tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zwTWj1R

After Racist Comments, Los Angeles City Council President Faces Calls to Resign

By Shawn Hubler and Jill Cowan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/TlU2G8E

Kyiv bridge: Near miss for pedestrian in missile strike

A pedestrian on Kyiv's Klitschko bridge has a narrow escape when a Russian missile hits the walkway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R9u0biy

Kanye West’s Posts Land Him in Trouble on Social Media

By Stuart A. Thompson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/qWmPdaA

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Galar Gdański: Three killed in Poland as wave capsizes tourist boat

Officials think a wave from a nearby tug boat turned over the barge in a river in Gdansk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5ASRcjH

Protests in Iran: Two members of security forces killed

Two members of Iran's security forces are killed in ongoing protests over the death of a young woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5DbqB4f

Centaurus Mall fire: Large blaze erupts at Islamabad shopping mall

A blaze breaks out at the Centaurus Mall in the Pakistani capital but no casualties are reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G8z5ZPm

‘Exactly What I Wanted’: Anna Sorokin’s First Night of House Arrest

By Emily Palmer from NYT Style https://ift.tt/V2fz7kS

Ukraine war: 'Russian missiles' leave Zaporizhzhia flats in ruins

Residential buildings are left in total ruin after overnight missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8R2bliV

Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine

Senior officials are called for questioning after 66 children died with acute kidney injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QtxDAsR

Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17

The city is controlled by Ukrainian forces, but is in a region illegally annexed by Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pXIlaLO

Hong Kong detains first teenagers under national security law

The national security law was introduced by Beijing in 2020 to clamp down on protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q0kBmlH

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Peter Luger and Carbone Among Michelin Star Losers and Winners

By Florence Fabricant from NYT Food https://ift.tt/4khXDMB

Thai nursery attack: The story of the three-year-old survivor

Three-year-old Emmy was found awake, curled up next to the bodies of her classmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tHcFUD2

Crimean bridge: Excitement and fear in Ukraine after bridge blast

The sight of the crippled bridge is a morale boost - but fear remains, writes the BBC's Paul Adams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Ikrv3h

Letter from Africa: The Afro-punk band taking on 'whitewashed' history

The anti-colonial Kenyan musicians with a cult following who are challenging the status quo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c8Hmj6Y

The Humble Origins of the ‘Fattest Tournament on Earth’

By Remy Tumin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/KoIv9gw

Europe energy crisis: Italians told to turn thermostats down

Italy becomes the latest European country to impose energy-saving rules ahead of winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gs9NFAH

Complutense University: Spain investigates student 'whores' chants at women

Videos have circulated for days of male students chanting obscene misogynistic abuse in Madrid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lEh2iHW

Nobel Peace Prize 2022 winners announced

Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian civil rights campaigners are the joint winners of this year's award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IAjgJcb

Nobel Peace Prize: Who is Ales Bialiatski?

A profile of a Belarusian human rights activist, one of three winners of the prestigious award in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9TsLdPu

Tens of thousands of salmon found dead after Canada drought

Researchers in British Columbia discovered a shocking sight when they walked to the creek. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4l1Uytj

Ukraine Expels Some Russian Troops in South, Expanding Campaign

By Andrew E. Kramer from NYT World https://ift.tt/S9rTgJU

Spelling Bee Forum

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Herschel Walker’s Son Is No Hero

By Charles M. Blow from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/jDmGKuX

Annie Ernaux: French writer wins Nobel Prize in Literature

The French writer wins for "the courage with which she uncovers the collective restraints of memory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Wb6YeF

UK's Truss joins big European club seeking 'new order without Russia'

Leaders from the UK and across Europe gather in Prague for a new political grouping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TOLAbnc

Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia

In Asia, super-apps are already a vital part of everyday life, with everything available at a click of a button. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MJyx7lL

Oil price rises after Opec oil producers cut output

The move, which reflects a slowing global economy, is expected to raise oil prices around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zHM3bFv

Alec Baldwin shooting: Filming to resume after Halyna Hutchins death on set

Filming of Rust will continue in January, with Halyna Hutchins' husband as an executive producer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JhjY89I

Uganda's president sorry for son Muhoozi Kainerugaba's threat to invade Kenya

Uganda's leader embarks on a damage-control exercise after a series of bizarre tweets by his son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a5qH0MK

World Cup: Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal's bid to host 2030 tournament

Uefa offers "unconditional support" as Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal in their bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OYz49eo

Basketball Standout, 16, Is Shot and Killed in New Jersey

By Tracey Tully from NYT New York https://ift.tt/XRrqLS2

Iran protests: Schoolgirls heckle paramilitary speaker

A video appears to show teenagers shouting "get lost, Basiji", as protests spread to the classroom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BAu0sl9

Three scientists win Nobel for 'click' chemistry

Their work on linking molecules like in living cells can be used in cancer treatment drugs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3PJG9W2

U.S. National Debt Tops $31 Trillion for First Time

By Alan Rappeport and Jim Tankersley from NYT Business https://ift.tt/gFK9cOt

Ukraine war: Russia warns US of direct military clash risk

Moscow says a US decision to send more military aid to Ukraine is an "immediate threat" to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qYQOiR3

North Korea: What missiles does it have?

North Korea has been conducting regular missile tests as part of its weapons development programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jogyHNQ

Four women to run post office and count penguins in Antarctica

The team will also monitor a colony of gentoo penguins on Goudier Island for five months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ARBNcHK

Ukraine war: Liberated town shows human cost of Russia's defeat

The BBC's Orla Guerin finds desolate scenes in Lyman, a town Ukraine recaptured from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gvA95Kw

Iran: Teen protester Nika Shakarami's body stolen, sources say

Security forces snatched her corpse before her family could bury her, BBC Persian is told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CbzeOZY

Iran schoolgirls remove hijabs in protests against government

Dramatic scenes show teenagers waving their headscarves and chanting against clerical authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N7CYoIP

WATCH: Coyote strays into California school toilets

The animal was given the nickname "Wile E." after the Warner Brothers character. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zhHcVN0

Ukraine war: Lyman retreat sparks rare criticism of Russian top brass

Some pro-war Russians are tiring of what they perceive to be an overly cautious military leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sUxTDSq

Indonesia football crush: Cries for justice as families mourn dead

A teenager who died at the Indonesian football stadium crush is mourned, as families demand justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jw7MYha

Russia’s Small Nuclear Arms: A Risky Option for Putin and Ukraine Alike

By David E. Sanger and William J. Broad from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6hrw2Hu

Chechen leader vows to send teenage sons to frontline

Ramzan Kadyrov claims his sons, aged 14,15 and 16, are well trained and ready to fight for Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fpbjkz2

Hilaree Nelson: An inspiration for women mountaineers

Fellow climbers saddened by her death in the Himalayas recall an inspirational figure to a generation of women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4IMEsSQ

‘Bros’ Fails at the Box Office, as ‘Smile’ Arrives at No. 1

By Brooks Barnes from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/bJac8yN