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Vistara: Italian woman 'punched and spat' on India flight

The Italian woman, who was arrested on a complaint by crew, has denied the allegations against her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NetgfkB

Initial Police Report on Tyre Nichols Arrest Is Contradicted by Videos

By Jessica Jaglois, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Mitch Smith from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/CqkI82t

Alfredo Cospito: Hunger-striking Italian anarchist moved amid protests

Alfredo Cospito has been refusing food for more than 100 days in protest at harsh prison conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oPcV0J5

Man Who Drove Family Off Cliff Is Charged With Attempted Murder, Authorities Say

By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lXWVA9B

Monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo in fourth suspicious incident

Two missing monkeys are the latest in a string of suspicious incidents over the past three weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wibWgUd

French retirement age strike hits schools and trains

A new wave of protests begins across France against plans to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VrQqmy8

Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JrH4W9Z

Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Nichols' memory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qfrv8Si

Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TH0FmxJ

German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine

The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/onLVsuy

Nigeria extends deadline to exchange old cash

Long queues formed at some banks as Nigerians struggled to meet the original deadline of Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yy1WLip

Iran 'foils drone attack' on military facility in Isfahan

The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor damage to the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d81pKua

A.I.: Actually Insipid Until It’s Actively Insidious

By Maureen Dowd from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/DxLiWu2

Petr Pavel: Ex-general beats populist rival in Czech election

Defeated former Prime Minister Andrej Babis conceded to newly elected Petr Pavel on Saturday afternoon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zADCluq

Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WtEpFc8

Police kick and punch Tyre Nichols during violent arrest in Memphis

Expletive-filled footage shows Memphis Police drag him from his car, in the moments before fatal beating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YLPCHyM

New Zealand: Auckland cleans up after 'unprecedented' floods

At least three people are killed as New Zealand's largest city is hit by record rainfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RCOwuKQ

Can these rocks really generate electricity?

Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Reg75py

Tyre Nichols Cried in Anguish. Memphis Officers Kept Hitting.

By Rick Rojas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/IZxnypV

7,600 Fake Nursing Diplomas Were Sold in Scheme, U.S. Says

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/j5hPWJn

At Least 7 Killed in Attack in Jewish Area of East Jerusalem

By Patrick Kingsley and Jonathan Rosen from NYT World https://ift.tt/J2s8zOK

Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D6c5MxV

New Zealand: Airport flooded and homes swamped in Auckland

New Zealand's largest city is hit by torrential rain, causing widespread flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hFkJIyq

Security guard killed in attack on Azeri embassy in Iran

Azerbaijan's leader brands a shooting that killed one and wounded two other others, a "terrorist act". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f6HOcDJ

Lance Kerwin, ‘James at 15’ and ‘Salem’s Lot’ Star, Dies at 62

By Johnny Diaz from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/AyfWUm3

South Africa to send 12 cheetahs a year to India

Asian cheetahs became extinct in India in the 1940s because of excessive hunting and loss of habitat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uVkf3DR

Auckland floods: New Zealand city declares emergency after torrential rain

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NzhUmc6

Haiti police riot on streets after gang attacks on officers

The protesters blame the government for not taking action over a number of gang attacks on police stations and officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7yTkFhn

Colombian drug lord Otoniel pleads guilty in US court

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, also known as Otoniel, led Colombia's Gulf cartel before his arrest in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EcyAJId

New Evidence Revealed in Dramatic Start to Murdaugh Murder Trial

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Jacey Fortin from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/uETvqHO

Miraculous escape after bus plunges into Turkey lake

CCTV shows the driver lose control of the steering wheel in an accident that left no-one seriously hurt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pYGMx3s

Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in Jenin

The heaviest death toll in months comes as troops battle militants in the flashpoint West Bank town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3YhrxmB

Why Is My Stepson Excluding Us From His Wedding Plans?

By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/pYj1E9F

Myanmar opium production surges to nine-year high

Civil unrest and economic insecurity may have spurred more farmers into the trade, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JqBhL4p

The Food Expiration Dates You Should Actually Follow

By J. Kenji López-Alt from NYT Food https://ift.tt/qLRKPmU

Half Moon Bay: Gunman targeted farm worker colleagues - police

Seven people were killed in Half Moon Bay on a farm where the suspect, who was arrested, was an employee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7hzXC4e

Rwanda-DR Congo tension: Shooting of plane an ‘act of war’

In a sign of growing tensions, Rwanda says it took "defensive action" against a plane in its airspace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FBAOuIW

Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SFU6HZq

Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'

Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5jxXq31

McCarthy Ejects Schiff and Swalwell From Intelligence Committee

By Catie Edmondson and Karoun Demirjian from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YxjgC7m

Beirut blast investigator charges key figures after long suspension

Judge Tarek Bitar unexpectedly restarts his probe after a 13-month suspension amid legal challenges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GNKQwUr

Early Abortion Looks Nothing Like What You’ve Been Told

By Erika Bliss, Joan Fleischman and Michele Gomez from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/8vPcw3O

Doja Cat turns heads in red body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris show

The rapper turns heads in full body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris catwalk show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PQ0EOzk

Finland calls for 'time-out' in heated Nato talks with Turkey

Finland has pledged to join Nato with Sweden, but issues with member Turkey are hampering its efforts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B5bS29v

Oscar nominations 2023: Top Gun leads sequels surge

These films and actors could feature in Tuesday's nominations - where a few records could be broken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ftDlQOo

Kyrylo Tymoshenko: Top Zelensky aide announces resignation

Kyrylo Tymoshenko resigns as the Ukrainian president announces a crackdown on corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y4vm36Z

Jeff Zients to be Biden's new White House chief of staff - reports

The man who led Joe Biden's Covid task force is set to become his next chief of staff, US media says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/msBijHF

Ukraine war: Resilient civilians return to liberated town of Lyman

Ukrainian civilians are returning to Lyman, close to the front line, despite the threat of strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YixIJZj

Police: Early info suggests California suspect is Asian male

Authorities give an update after 10 people were shot dead in the city of Monterey Park, California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ryfTucg

Former UK PM Boris Johnson makes trip to Ukraine

The former prime minister says it is a "privilege" to visit the country once more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AVceuKr

Jacinda Ardern abuse 'abhorrent', says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins

Chris Hipkins vows to protect his family from the treatment his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, received. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MB8PDUa

Gwen Knapp, Sportswriter Who Looked at the Big Picture, Dies at 61

By Kevin Draper from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/uvWJpeR

First woman pastor in Holy Land ordained

Palestinian Sally Azar became the region's first female church leader at an event in Jerusalem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EVtbNU0

Turkey condemns 'vile' Sweden Quran-burning protest

Turkey earlier called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister Pal Jonson over the planned protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dqkJeI5

Buzz Aldrin marries for the fourth time, aged 93

The former US astronaut, who was the second man on the moon, married his partner in Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ghmzl9f

Postpartum haemorrhage: Niger halves blood-loss deaths at clinics

Researchers say an easy three-step process, including a cheap drug, could stop millions of women dying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/80YBicd

Should China worry about its shrinking population?

Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rp0Z4Fb

Ukraine war: The 'constant risk' for ministers travelling by helicopter

The death of senior officials in a crash near Kyiv is a reminder of the dangers of helicopter travel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NjxzB9g

Shark attack on dolphin in Sydney closes popular beaches

Hundreds of people had been about to enter the water to compete in the Manly Open Surf carnival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SybO5Rc

Syria camps: Canada to repatriate 23 citizens

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is among the people who will return to Canada from Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rcoVnFa

Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed

Last week's mass kidnapping in an area hit by a militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ek3XGdn

US judge fines Donald Trump nearly $1m for Clinton lawsuit

The judge called the March 2022 lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others "frivolous". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38goQdx

Sierra Leone passes landmark law on women's rights

Women will now have to make up at least 30% of public and private sector jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s8CIHfu

San Francisco Gallery Owner Is Charged After Spraying Homeless Woman

By Christine Hauser from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/e0SrLjc

The boy who caught a great white shark

An ordinary family fishing trip took a surprising turn when 12-year-old Campbell reeled in a shark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/POIWuQt

Why anti-abortion activists still march on Washington

The 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision gave rise to one of the largest anti-abortion marches in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f3w9Oug

Flames engulf slum village in South Korea

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the slum in South Korea's capital, Seoul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f3r7zNS

South Korea slum fire: Hundreds evacuated in Seoul

It took more than 900 firefighters several hours to put out the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QJZs0rt

24 Indicted in $5 Million Construction Kickback and Bribery Scheme

By Maria Cramer, Hurubie Meko and William K. Rashbaum from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Qvwu609

Stained pillow seized at US murder suspect's home

The police are yet to find a murder weapon or a motive for the murders of four university students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5GeUzBp

Ukraine war: Ukraine admits retreat from front line town of Soledar

Andrew Harding goes under fire on the front line in eastern Ukraine after recent Russian gains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DysObK7

Ukraine war: German tanks for Ukraine depend on US approval

The German Chancellor is under pressure to supply tanks to Ukraine, but will not do so without US approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1wSulIP

Armenian fire at army barracks kills 15 soldiers

The fire is blamed on soldiers trying to light a stove with a canister of petrol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fp9S4cV

Football fan killed and dozens injured in crush outside Iraq stadium

Dozens more are reportedly hurt as football fans gather to watch Iraq play Oman in the city of Basra. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J9lAuV5

Kerala: India minister's tiger cull comment sparks row

A Kerala state minister's comments on controlling the population of tigers have outraged conservationists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0vNd7AZ

Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows

Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn as tech firms scale back from Covid growth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KCmMadY

Elvis Presley's Graceland estate will stay in family after Lisa Marie's death

The mansion will stay in the family after the death of Elvis's only chid, Lisa Marie Presley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9oPQXGp

After Lecturer Sues, Hamline University Walks Back Its ‘Islamophobic’ Comments

By Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VapFEIM

Snooker match-fixing investigation - 10 Chinese players charged by WPBSA

Ten Chinese players face match-fixing charges as snooker's governing body investigates the sport's biggest corruption scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K1hivIG

WATCH: Kyiv helicopter crash blaze filmed through flat windows

Some residents in Brovary filmed the devastating fire through their windows. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FdmPo0Y

World's oldest person, French nun Sister Andre, dies aged 118

Sister André, a French nun who took holy orders in 1944, died at her nursing home in Toulon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mZBRJrc

Republican Ex-Candidate Arrested in Shootings Targeting New Mexico Democrats

By Remy Tumin and Mike Ives from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6nOStyx

Ukraine War: Zelensky adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks

Oleksiy Arestovych initially said air defences caused a Russian missile to hit an apartment block. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FiEAexd

Martin Luther King's son defends new statue amid criticism

It depicts the hug Dr King shared with Coretta Scott King after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ca5ySGO

Kevin Spacey given lifetime achievement award in Italy

The actor - who is facing sexual assault charges in the UK - received the award in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xlIC7Lp

Nepal air crash: Who were the victims?

A keen Australian cyclist, a Korean soldier and his son and a local singer were among those on board. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IZFq57

Burna Boy and Asake dominate African music awards

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid win at the All Africa Music Awards, while Asake says his prize is a dream come true. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4rfEiXs

In Boston, ‘The Embrace’ Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

By Kalia Richardson from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/TPlmFKf

Gina Lollobrigida: Italian screen star dies at 95

She was a big star in the 1950s and 60s, acting with Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra and Rock Hudson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l31zHQD

Nepal plane crash: 'Smell of smoke still hangs in the air here'

The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan visits the site of the Sunday's plane crash in Pokhara, Nepal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZGH19Pk

Moment Italian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro is arrested

Video shows him being led to a waiting vehicle from a private clinic in Sicily's capital Palermo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YAVzDaM

Australian woman's record-breaking run from continent's 'tip to toe'

Erchana Murray-Bartlett has run a marathon a day for 150 days, covering 6,300km (3,900 miles). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iaPBtey

Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o1x40dp

Nepal mourns victims of worst air disaster in decades

At least 68 people died when a Yeti airlines flight crashed on its approach to the tourist town Pokhara. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PKpUhIq

Ukraine war: Chances of more survivors from Dnipro strike minimal - mayor

More than 20 people died after an apartment block in the Ukrainian city was struck by a Russian missile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4E2G6TB

The man who first discovered plastic in the ocean

In 1971 Edward Carpenter discovered plastic floating about in the Atlantic Ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bSmE5Ui

Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea sign Ukraine forward from Shakhtar Donetsk

Chelsea complete the signing of Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on an eight-and-a-half year deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a9xjB4v

Santos, as ‘Anthony Devolder,’ Pushed Transgender Voters to G.O.P. in 2019

By Michael Gold from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Si02mxc

Video appears to show Nepal plane moments before crash

The plane can be seen making a sudden sharp turn on its side as it descends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5hBG9FM

Someone in Maine Won the $1.35 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot

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

‘We Just Couldn’t Keep Up With the Volume’

By Niraj Chokshi from NYT Business https://ift.tt/qbsT7ye

Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed

The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as "barbaric". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gubRkLs

Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza

By Stanley Reed from NYT Business https://ift.tt/aGQAy1R

Brazil riots: Brasília's ex-security chief arrested on return to city

Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil's congress on 8 January. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qh2APoF

Peru protests: President Boluarte 'will not resign' despite weeks of violence

Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E2Igf0G

Lisa Marie Presley on Elvis, Michael Jackson and Her Music

By The New York Times from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/sLER1KQ

California’s devastating storm in maps and charts

The state is being battered by storms with more destruction expected in the coming days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RJ5c7Dy

Can You Find Eggs Here or There? Can You Find Them Anywhere?

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

Deadly tornadoes sweep through Alabama

Roofs are torn from homes and buildings flattened as tornadoes tear through the US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JqDSrfY

Elvis's only daughter Lisa Marie Presley has died aged 54

Lisa Marie Presley was rushed to hospital on Thursday after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SD7IbFo

Disney Braces for a Fight Over Its Board

By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch and Ephrat Livni from NYT Business https://ift.tt/qwMn1xK

UK minister's visit to Jerusalem holy site hampered by Israeli police

Israeli police stop Lord Ahmad from visiting the al-Aqsa mosque for 30 minutes before letting him in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NRpx5bA

‘Train Ride From Hell’: 17-Hour Amtrak Trip Becomes 37-Hour Ordeal

By Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ixTL67l

Russia's Putin lays into minister Manturov for 'fooling around'

Russia's president publicly tells off the industry minister for delays in ordering planes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kM7mbS9

France's Brigitte Macron backs uniforms for schools

The former schoolteacher says she supports wearing a "simple and not drab" outfit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hntBzXk

Who is Andrew Tate? The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer

The 36-year-old former kickboxer once said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QVLpZkR

Angry guest smashes car into Shanghai hotel, drives around lobby

The incident happened after an argument with hotel staff over the loss of a laptop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iSgGKhN

Man stops traffic for crossing Koala in Australia

Will Thornton steps in to help a marsupial trying to cross a highway in Burleigh Heads, Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zu1iUo8

Soledar: Ukraine battle hints at rift in pro-Russian forces

Russia's defence ministry and the mercenary Wagner Group give competing versions of events in Soledar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hpzwMd4

Lützerath eviction: German police drag climate protesters from coal village

German police in riot gear drag climate activists away from the abandoned village of Lützerath. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nsrc2dp

Blake Hounshell, ‘On Politics’ Editor at The Times, Dies at 44

By Sam Roberts from NYT Business https://ift.tt/FjtawBW

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: TPLF forces hand over weapons in peace move

The African Union says efforts to end conflict in northern Ethiopia have moved in the right direction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fJvr3oq

Cardinal Pell's death brings few tears in Australia

George Pell was reviled by many for his alleged role in child sexual abuse scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gui3NBv

A royal fanfare for Tom Hanks... as Prince Harry arrives for Late Show

Prince Harry's limelight was temporarily taken away, when Tom Hanks received a royal fanfare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CA90q8I

Prince Harry: Press spin on Taliban comments is 'dangerous'

Prince Harry speaks to Stephen Colbert on the Late Show, on the day his memoir 'Spare' is launched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E5b3cyD

A Family Found a Hibernating Bear Under a Deck. They’re Letting It Stay.

By Christine Chung from NYT New York https://ift.tt/kPUb73z

Brazil: The code word used to invite protesters to a riot

How thousands were mobilised by code words on social sites to attend the storming of Brazil's Congress from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OTPEI8u

Prince Harry book: 'I want to hear his story in his words'

Members of the public explain why they are keen to read Spare, as it goes on sale in London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uzrlYj1

Who Told Players to Warm Up After Damar Hamlin Collapsed?

By Ken Belson and Jenny Vrentas from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/vqN4KIl

YouTube star Logan Paul apologises for CryptoZoo project failure

The YouTuber says he plans to "make this right" after fans lost money investing in his CryptoZoo game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AhbDmx3

Iran protests: Crowd gathers outside prison in bid to stop executions

A crowd gathered in Karaj amid reports authorities were preparing to execute another two protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vCKEAVs

What do the Bolsonaro protesters in Brazil want?

While much has been said about Bolsonaro's loss, this is more about the man he lost to - Lula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hoHZ7Tm

Noma, Rated the World’s Best Restaurant, Is Closing Its Doors

By Julia Moskin from NYT Food https://ift.tt/mL8iWX7

Biden visits US-Mexico border in trip to Texas

Joe Biden walks along the southern US border to see one of the biggest problems of his presidency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J7HQAit

How Trump's allies stoked Brazil Congress attack

It is no mere coincidence that scenes in Brasilia resemble events at the US Capitol on 6 January 2021 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TpDdgPB

Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote

Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KjYOxBS

A Lecturer Showed a Painting of the Prophet Muhammad. She Lost Her Job.

By Vimal Patel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZGg8IM4

After 6-Year-Old Is Accused in School Shooting, Many Questions and a Murky Legal Path

By Paul Bibeau, Sarah Mervosh and Tim Arango from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NS04qy9

Senegal bus crash kills 40: President Sall declares mourning period

President Macky Sall declares three days of mourning following a deadly collision between two buses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qxKXVcn

Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group

The billionaire has seldom been seen in public since criticising China's financial sector in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s7IA4ru

13 Predictions for Life in 2023

By The Styles Desk from NYT Style https://ift.tt/kCSefJx

Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy" with the idea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NvUy6Hi

Protests against regime in Iran's Zahedan

Crowds take to the streets and chant "death to Khamenei", the country's supreme leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SbG38iO

China suspends social media accounts of Covid policy critics

Social media platform Weibo says it acted over personal attacks against Chinese Covid experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HkLz1q6

South Sudan: Journalists held over film of president appearing to wet himself

Six journalists have been detained over footage of the South Sudan president appearing to wet himself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P1XHpaE

Filippo Bernardini: Italian admits stealing unpublished books

Margaret Atwood, Sally Rooney and Ethan Hawke were all targets of phishing scams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mrdw9lC

Iran hangs two more protesters

Family members said they did not get to meet with the men before their execution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vMxyCLp

What Does a Midlife Autism Diagnosis Mean for Matt Haig?

By Elisabeth Egan from NYT Books https://ift.tt/oBHUL8z

Ukraine war: Kyiv and Moscow blame each other as Putin's truce falters

A unilateral ceasefire called by Russia breaks down within hours of coming into effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hqia0AI

Spain tobacco firms to pay to clean up cigarette butts

Cigarette manufacturers will also have to educate smokers not to throw away butts in public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S4x8THt

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has begun erupting again.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava into the air, flooding much of the crater at its summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WsomSkT

Nagorno-Karabakh: Empty shops and blockade pile pressure on Armenians

Supplies have stopped coming in because of a blockade of the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ISHsqup

Ales Bialiatski: Nobel Prize-winning activist stands trial in Belarus

Ales Bialiatski been held without trial since he was arrested during anti-government protests in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hnCSHsy

Israel plan to curb Supreme Court's powers sparks outcry

A controversial move to let parliament overrule the Supreme Court threatens democracy, critics say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ejuRMJv

Family of 8, Including 5 Children, Found Shot to Death in Utah Home, Police Say

By Livia Albeck-Ripka and McKenna Oxenden from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/id3fgDX

Israel releases longest-serving Palestinian prisoner

Karim Younis was convicted in 1983 of the kidnapping and murder of an Israeli soldier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WLQlURy

Pope and 50,000 mourners say farewell to Benedict

Former Pope Benedict's funeral takes place at the Vatican, as Francis celebrates Mass with pilgrims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wVMBK2F

Pope Francis gives Benedict final blessing

The Pope places his hand on the coffin of his predecessor, the late Pope Benedict XVI, and bows his head. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ICgqit3

The Key to Success in College Is So Simple, It’s Almost Never Mentioned

By Jonathan Malesic from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2H1Ge3z

Ronaldo mixes up South Africa and Saudi Arabia after Al Nassr move

At his first press conference in Saudi Arabia, the football star refers to being in South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e7gnpST

Novak Djokovic set to miss Indian Wells & Miami Open as US extends vaccine requirements

Novak Djokovic is set to miss Indian Wells and the Miami Open as the US extends its requirement for international visitors to be vaccinated against Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5DzSw01

Cristiano Ronaldo mistakenly says South Africa instead of Saudi Arabia

The footballer mistakenly says the wrong country as he is unveiled as Al Nassr's star signing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZnK3ixG

Papua New Guinea: 92 unclaimed bodies buried in mass grave

The bodies were found decaying in an outdoor shed and almost half were children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iwfzNnA

China-Taiwan: Concern at repair of Taiwanese military device in China

Taiwan's missile developer said it did not believe there had been any leak of information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6qTnsNW

Dramatic rescue after car plunges off California cliff

Four people are airlifted to safety after their car falls over 250ft (76m) onto rocks in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GTiSE2w

Wes Bentley Was at Rock Bottom. Now He Is on ‘Yellowstone.’

By Chris Vognar from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/qX5kuVv

Mexico prison break: Hunt for escapees turns deadly

At least two investigators die in a shoot-out with gunmen as they search for escaped inmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lSeAgpH

Snow shortage threatens Alps with wet winter season

World Cup skiers will race on artificial snow this Saturday as the Alps see record high temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8frF7pq

Burkina Faso violence: Bodies of 28 people found in Nouna

The government says the victims were shot dead and it is investigating the motive behind the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7zKXG9s

Delhi hit-and-run case: Young woman's horrific death shocks India

Reports say the woman was dragged for miles after her scooter collided with a car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8DBVcvj

Jerusalem: Far-right Israeli minister visits flashpoint site

Palestinians say Itamar Ben-Gvir's walk on the holy site in Jerusalem is a "unprecedented provocation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tYZce61

Uganda arrest over deadly New Year Freedom City mall crush

Ten people, most of them children, died during a concert in the capital, Kampala. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HIQpxYP

A New England Town Invaded by Coyotes Calls in the Sharpshooters

By Jenna Russell from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pBhCiKf

Russia’s War Could Make It India’s World

By Roger Cohen and Mauricio Lima from NYT World https://ift.tt/AtOPJ4L

Croatia begins new euro and Schengen zone era

The country committed to joining the eurozone when it became the EU's newest member in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u5Mscl8

With Benedict’s Death, an Unprecedented Moment for the Modern Church

By Jason Horowitz and Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://ift.tt/aURBblc

Lula to be sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US

The 77-year-old takes power as his predecessor Bolsonaro leaves the country to avoid the ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cN0noBm

Anthony Fauci Quietly Shocked Us All

By Peter Staley from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/O7UrxCe

The sermon that became Amazing Grace

The hymn Amazing Grace started life as a sermon written by a former slave ship captain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PQrpeMm

Ukraine war: New year in Putin’s Russia - nothing is normal

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the Kremlin's alternative reality as 2023 begins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tM1gDz4

Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer dies aged 74

She was a member of the Pointer Sisters, the 70s band whose hits included Jump (For My Love) and Fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lnUX0Et