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Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

A Romanian appeals court orders the Tates and two associates to stay in the buildings where they live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SpMVJPQ

Robert Rundo: US white supremacist arrested in Romania

The co-founder of the Rise Above Movement is accused of carrying out violence in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oLwu5Kk

How to Feel Alive Again

By Christina Caron from NYT Well https://ift.tt/fknYJro

Cheers, cheese and trees on King's trip to Germany

The BBC's Daniela Relph looks back on King Charles' first overseas visit as monarch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DXSBTnQ

King Charles at Hamburg memorial for Allied wartime air raids

King Charles laid a wreath remembering those who died in Allied wartime bombing raids on Hamburg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v1xC6Zd

Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DhP5Jm0

Swimmer 'body shamed' in surf club nudity row

An Australian woman was told she had broken rules by being naked in a changing room. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PiwJdUY

Minnesota train derailment prompts evacuation of Raymond

The train was carrying ethanol and corn syrup which has caused a large fire, local media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I95vbS7

Pope Francis: Health improving after night in hospital

The Vatican says he ate breakfast, carried out work and read the newspapers on Thursday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PitXIsD

He Bid $190 Million for the Flatiron Building, Then Didn’t Pay Up

By Corey Kilgannon from NYT New York https://ift.tt/f1hZTrL

Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry

The victims include children and it's unclear how many passengers may be missing, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UJfivmT

Trump’s Return to Fox News Gets a Cool Reception … on Fox News

By Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://ift.tt/AEcFo4n

Swimmers in Hawaii accused of harassing dolphins

Swimming with dolphins is popular with tourists in Hawaii but federal law bans getting too close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jRrZPWY

He Wanted to Unclog Cities. Now He’s ‘Public Enemy No. 1.’

By Tiffany Hsu from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/zZNCFpW

Netanyahu rejects Biden's call to drop Israel judicial overhaul

Israel's PM reacts angrily after President Biden warns that it "cannot continue down this road". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sGwIz7Q

Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the proposed ban aims to protect farmers and consumers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zrO2q8v

Twenty pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash

The bus was carrying pilgrims to Mecca when it hit a bridge in Asir province and burst into flames. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vhts35l

‘Succession’ Season 4 Premiere Recap: Many Happy Returns

By Noel Murray from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/YE4D0zk

Russian whose daughter drew anti-war picture flees jail term

Alexei Moskalev was investigated after his daughter drew an anti-war picture at school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SsNlKWI

What We Know About the Nashville School Shooting

By Adeel Hassan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/A6KU0Iq

Nashville school shooting: Police release CCTV of shooter

Six people, including three children, were killed in the attack on a school in Nashville, Tennessee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hoztQ98

Most mass shooting suspects are male.

By Emily Schmall from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/UFA3MrT

Five planets line up with Moon in night sky

Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars and the Moon aligned in an arc across the evening sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uij2u9t

Kenya's Azimio protests: Hundreds storm farm of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenyan protesters storm Uhuru Kenyatta's property and set it alight as opposition protests intensify. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QcInfWP

Japanese student dresses as Volodymyr Zelensky for graduation

Taking part in a Kyoto university tradition, it took him three months to grow a beard for the look. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qofjrus

Italian art experts astonished by David statue uproar in Florida

The school principal, who resigned after an uproar over art lesson, has been invited to Florence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MFgP5Sa

Ecuador landslide: Search for buried families in Alausí

Rescue teams are combing the mud for families whose homes were buried in the landslide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x5FEqri

Philadelphia Monitoring Water Supply After Chemical Spill

By Emily Schmall from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/n4s7gEY

Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival

The collapsed lender was seized by US regulators after a run on the bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qp8OaNQ

Jack Ma: Alibaba founder back in China after long absence

The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WAuOMcI

In pictures: Mississippi tornado devastates town

Upside down houses and huge piles of debris are left in the wake of Friday's deadly storm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IuftZdJ

Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star was arrested by police in New York after a woman alleged she was assaulted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OeWw5NH

Trump Puts His Legal Peril at Center of First Big Rally for 2024

By Michael C. Bender and Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ybiYM1z

Should You Get Another Covid Booster?

By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/E4tuyem

Trucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WSDl7hj

Devastation after Tornado rolls across Mississippi

Tornado kills and injures dozens of people, leaving destruction across swathes of Mississippi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HqBSuOI

Officials said the death toll could rise. Here are the details.

By Mike Ives, Euan Ward, Victoria Kim and Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/OgploKZ

Stolen Valor: The U.S. Volunteers in Ukraine Who Lie, Waste and Bicker

By Justin Scheck and Thomas Gibbons-Neff from NYT World https://ift.tt/0DKpsXY

Nelson Piquet fined for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet is fined for using racist and homophobic language about British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SKV17Ft

Tornadoes kill 19 and bring devastation to Mississippi

Hail the size of golf balls and strong wind brought destruction to rural areas on Friday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xZcSB0G

Mintz Group: 5 staffers detained in Beijing after raid

The incident comes ahead of a high-profile investor forum, to be held in Beijing this weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xQFaLz1

Netanyahu Digs In on Court Overhaul, in the Face of Mass Protests

By Patrick Kingsley and Isabel Kershner from NYT World https://ift.tt/gFKjhnl

King Charles's visit to France postponed after protests

King Charles's state visit to France postponed, French presidency says, after protests turned violent from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FwvjpXy

US bombs Syrian targets after deadly drone attack

The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor and injured others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E2qIgQs

French protests: No risk for King says mayor after Bordeaux attack

Days before King Charles III visits, French officials say they are focused on the trip going ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oSzHI3j

Rahul Gandhi's MP status uncertain after conviction in defamation case

India's Opposition leaders are holding a protest march against the verdict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SbzQHAD

Rare tornado hits Los Angeles area

The storm ripped a roof off a building and was the strongest tornado to hit the area in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/reDXoAs

For Sale: Mansions in Los Angeles at Bargain Prices

By Debra Kamin from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/XUqocJ3

Gwyneth Paltrow lawyer 'mad' over photography violations

The actress is being sued for damages following a skiing collision in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jXOzAfG

What is the Marburg virus and how dangerous is it?

Tanzania is the latest African country to have an outbreak of the highly-infectious Marburg virus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nyLixhl

Justin Roiland: Domestic violence charges against Rick and Morty creator dropped

Justin Roiland says he is "thankful" but is "deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZwruI2N

The fight over TikTok explained in 60 seconds

Is the platform a security risk or just another piece in the larger fight between the US and China? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lp6YOfk

Ohtani Shines as Japan Beats U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic

By James Wagner from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/T16Spsl

Eight dolphins dead after washing ashore in New Jersey

Rescue teams arrived to find two dolphins already dead, while the other six were euthanised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bVNnOxP

Israel's settlers change West Bank landscape with hilltop outposts

A string of unauthorised communities sit on hills near Palestinian villages, deep inside the territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E3a5snD

Why Trump supporters are wary of joining protests he called for

Donald Trump demanded protests over his possible arrest, but his supporters fear being set up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vcJgj5A

Chetan Kumar: The Indian actor arrested for a tweet - again

Chetan Kumar, who works in Kannada films, has often made headlines for his outspoken political views. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8SpxwKR

Ukraine war: Three dead as Russia launches new attack on cities

Russian forces target several Ukrainian cities, while explosions are heard in Russian-occupied Crimea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iypETBY

New Jersey Fountain of Life Center church engulfed in flames

A senior pastor at the Fountain of Life Center says it is devastating loss for his community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TrYwxvU

Bad Bunny sued for $40m by ex-girlfriend over 'Bad Bunny baby' recording

The woman says the Puerto Rican pop superstar used a recording of her in songs without permission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LCoMyaN

Bhagwant Mann promises strict action as search for Amritpal Singh continues

A court in Punjab questioned the government's efforts to find Amritpal Singh who went missing on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SwpORj3

Indonesia cough syrup deaths: Relief for families as court allows lawsuit

More than 200 children died from tainted cough syrup - now a court will let parents seek compensation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hX20Q3s

Colon Cancer Is Rising Among Younger Adults. Here’s What to Know.

By Trisha Pasricha from NYT Well https://ift.tt/pyoc5Bb

Here's what would happen if Trump were arrested

Could the former president the former President gets indicted? Our correspondent explains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RCdz5mn

China's President Xi Jinping condemns killings of miners in CAR

President Xi Jinping condemns the killing of nine Chinese nationals in the Central African Republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FSNoy78

For Years She Said a Coach Abused Her. Now She Has Named a Legend.

By Juliet Macur from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/ZUg1Lk7

Gulf Clan: Colombia suspends ceasefire with drug cartel

Colombia's president says the gang has not stopped its illegal activities and is behind recent attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yjsy1nV

Ukraine war: What support is China giving Russia?

China could be providing military intelligence to Russia as well as economic support. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MkBnaGl

Trump could be arrested - key questions answered

The former president could become the first to face criminal charges. Here's what possibly lies ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tnKB5vX

Lab Leak or Not? How Politics Shaped the Battle Over Covid’s Origin

By Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Benjamin Mueller from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ImVWtce

Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FDxksCP

Prosecuting Donald Trump would be politically motivated, say Republicans

Members of the ex-president's party claim prosecutors investigating him are part of the "radical left". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BPz6uyA

Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w5JpTbB

A Sandwich Shop, a Tent City and an American Crisis

By Eli Saslow and Todd Heisler from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/A7j6f0T

Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to occupied Mariupol, state media reports

The Russian president toured the Ukrainian city devastated by Russian shelling, the Kremlin says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/slx5zC1

Change Makes Fools of Us All

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

Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Meanwhile police have entered the ground of the former PM's home in Lahore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pliwFje

Kenji López-Alt Spent 5 Months Studying Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza. Here’s What He Learned.

By J. Kenji López-Alt from NYT Food https://ift.tt/h7DCEgr

Abortion pills banned in Wyoming as Texas judge considers nationwide decision

The ban comes as a Texas judge considers revoking nationwide approval of a common abortion pill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZDVtCGp

Imran Khan mobbed by supporters as he leaves for court

The former prime minister is travelling with a convoy of armed security as he travels to Islamabad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qfw0l4T

France pension protests: Clashes with police in Paris as demonstrations continue

Demonstrators are angry at President Macron's decision to force through pension reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C6yfPVr

Here’s what to know about the I.C.C.’s arrest warrant for Putin.

By Marlise Simons, Charlie Savage and Anushka Patil from NYT World https://ift.tt/BaEZ8WD

Funeral for footballer killed in Turkey earthquake

Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qCJP6dX

Freddy: The cyclone that lasted more than a month

Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7bhl5wS

Kremlin aims to destroy Ukraine jets after Poland and Slovakia pledges

Slovakia becomes the second Nato country after Poland to offer Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dnzHotm

Trump and DeSantis Could Both Lose

By David Brooks from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/hONmXJ0

Taiwan charges ex-MP and former admiral with spying for China

The pair are accused of organising free trips to mainland China for 48 retired military officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ezNCaAj

Potatoes bury people after roof collapses in India

Rescuers search through piles of vegetables after the accident at the storage facility in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FOZdzoX

Smoke billows from Russian security building after fire in Rostov

Video shows a building on fire used by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in Rostov. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TtojBcE

Security building on fire in Russia's Rostov region

A large blaze engulfs part of a federal security service building in the southern Russian city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/btocEkj

US releases footage of Russian jet crashing into drone

The US military says the jet hit the drone on Tuesday, causing it to later crash into the Black Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PpgkG9E

Bakhmut: Quentin Sommerville near the frontline in Bakhmut

The BBC joins Ukrainian soldiers just 500 metres from Russian forces as they battle for the city in the Donbas region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bsp4baN

How to Escape ‘Faux Self-Care’

By Alisha Haridasani Gupta from NYT Well https://ift.tt/Pk0vsxZ

World's first octopus farm proposals alarm scientists

Methods used on the Spanish farm would be "cruel" to such intelligent animals say experts, as details emerge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EQuN5aj

Evacuated Afghan women's team included 'false' footballers

Women footballers evacuated to the UK included some who were not the top players it was claimed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GhWyZDt

Storms cause power outages in California and north-east

Hundreds of thousands without power after storms cause significant damage along both US coasts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M5YqHjS

UAE arbitrarily detaining 2,400 Afghan asylum seekers - report

Asylum seekers evacuated after the Taliban takeover are "stranded in limbo", Human Rights Watch says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B5DVGCt

Tropical Storm Freddy: Malawi rescue troops spend night on tree-top

They were on a mission to help survivors of devastating floods that have killed more than 200 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9MkbRxY

Imran Khan: Look at all these tear gas shells from inside my compound

Police have clashed with supporters of Pakistan's former PM, outside his residence as they tried to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v5BYWaI

Extreme travel: It just got harder to see every place in the world

Extreme travellers want to go everywhere - but one group just moved the goalposts... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mgXTUZl

Russian Warplane Hits American Drone Over Black Sea, U.S. Says

By Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/MYcQjmR

French bin strike: Paris holds its nose as waste piles up

Refuse collectors joined the strike a week ago in protest at plans to raise the pension age to 64. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uWpHkqY

The Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds

Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bBoPVrx

Juno Awards 2023: Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage while The Weeknd wins big

The protestor interrupted the opening of the Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Brits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d2a796G

Bhopal gas tragedy: Supreme Court rejects more money for victims

The court dismissed the government's plea for more compensation for victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tz1lUKr

Watch: On the ground at Israel's mass protests

Thousands of demonstrators massed on a main road, bringing the Israeli city to a standstill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JZiEPy4

Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x9Ds2ol

Saudi Arabia executes Jordanian man after allegedly giving forced confession

The family of Hussein Abu Al-Khair say he was tortured into confessing to drugs charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7XEfV9D

Fashion on parade as stars hit champagne (not red) carpet at the Oscars

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W3sPZRT

Oscars 2023 Live Updates: The (Not Actually Red) Red Carpet Is Underway

By Unknown Author from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/YFqljMG

San Diego: Eight dead after boats, possibly used for people smuggling, capsize

Two boats, possibly used for people smuggling, overturned near Black's Beach on Saturday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5hROAVC

US accuses Iran of cruel false prisoner swap claims

Iran's claims that an exchange was imminent would cause "heartache" for relatives, the US says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dK6NGtr

UK scrambles to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it and the Bank of England are working through the weekend to find a solution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nIcG9d0

Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U5QXxjB

Our Granddaughter Is Rude and Ungrateful. What Can We Do?

By Kwame Anthony Appiah from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/5nDHvBN

The Mexican kidnapping saga explained in 80 seconds

Two US citizens have been returned and the cartel handed over its own men. Here is what we know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rAEq2pL

Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Causes Start-Up Chaos

By Erin Griffith from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/F8YZdLc

Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BqO3zo7

Biden Expected to Move Ahead on a Major Oil Project in Alaska

By Lisa Friedman from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/72ZsBxz

A Bank Run Jolts Markets as Investors Weigh the Jobs Report

By Joe Rennison from NYT Business https://ift.tt/NcPfHuR

Donald Trump: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WFu1XDY

Oscars 2023 Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?

By Kyle Buchanan from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/Z9dL0sn

Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel

By Michael Crowley, Vivian Nereim and Patrick Kingsley from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/dTu9ixW

‘Phantom’ Ends. For Musicians, So Does the Gig of a Lifetime.

By Maria Clara Cobo and Todd Heisler from NYT New York https://ift.tt/vc216oW

Third person dies after crush at US GloRilla show

A 35-year-old dies in hospital, days after a crowd surged for the exits at a concert in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aYG1Lsz

Ukraine war: Why Russia’s infrastructure strikes strategy isn’t working

Russia’s destructive but sporadic strike tactics could indicate a shortage of certain weapons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IKiYtqj

German IS woman faces tougher sentence for child killing

Jennifer Wenisch's sentence for the death of a young Yazidi girl will be reviewed, Germany's top court rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TclHGCM

Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized After Tripping at Washington Hotel

By Mike Ives from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pyiCmPq

Biden Is Set to Detail at Least $2 Trillion in Measures to Reduce Deficits

By Jim Tankersley from NYT Business https://ift.tt/MoTyke9

Harry and Meghan's daughter Princess Lilibet Diana christened in US

Princess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple's LA home last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wjMK5IS

Ukraine war: Top Ukraine athletes' defiant tribute to shot soldier

The sports stars use a popular battle cry to denounce the apparent death of an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kx60h9P

Bankers in Swiss trial for helping 'Putin's wallet'

The four ex-executives are suspected of helping a cellist launder funds linked to Russia's president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PdacZS6

Trump, Vowing ‘Retribution,’ Foretells a Second Term of Spite

By Maggie Haberman and Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5dTuMPU

Tucker Carlson said he hates Trump 'passionately', lawsuit reveals

The text messages sent by the Fox News host were released as part of a 2020 election lawsuit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wiIqp0G

Georgians protest on streets and in parliament over "Russia-style" bill

Protests rage on the streets and in Georgia's parliament over a controversial draft law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8ZHLiV9

Japan forces H3 rocket to self-destruct after failed launch

The failure of the second-stage engine sets back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk's Space X. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R5rTdiF

Two fans die in crush after GloRilla concert in Rochester, New York

Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla, who was performing, says she is "devastated and heartbroken". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H0jtPBN

Dunk Was Chunky, but Still Deadly

By Jack Tamisiea from NYT Science https://ift.tt/oFlckCp

Kidnapped Americans were in Mexico for tummy tuck

Relatives of four people bundled into a truck by armed men in a border town say they urged them not to go. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gaVpOEA

Serbia-Croatia border arrests over radioactive material found in car

Three Croatian nationals are held in Serbia-Croatia border with radioactive material in a spare wheel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XPemLHp

He Heeded Russia’s Call to Enlist. Five Months Later, He Was Dead.

By Neil MacFarquhar and Milana Mazaeva from NYT World https://ift.tt/bPz2gpv

Japan forced to destroy flagship H3 rocket in failed launch

The rocket's failure to launch is a significant blow to the country's space plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B7nkAeT

Passenger of Business Jet Is Killed in ‘Severe Turbulence’

By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7R8hnQI

Iran: Suspected school poisonings unforgivable crime, Khamenei says

Iran's supreme leaders says anyone found to have targeted schoolgirls must be punished severely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i0MhdD8

Vanquishing the Dutch, Jordan Stolz Creates a New Norse Myth

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

Gary Rossington: Lynyrd Skynyrd's last founding member dies aged 71

Guitarist Gary Rossington had survived a 1977 air crash that killed several of his bandmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8mOwpiF

S Korea to pay victims of Japan WW2 forced labour

Seoul controversially agrees to pay its own citizens compensation rather than seeking money from Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bKE6W48

Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

It is thought some 12,000 people, most of whom fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, are now homeless. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IMClUx

Ukraine war: Russian reservists fighting with shovels - UK defence ministry

Troops are likely engaging in hand-to-hand combat in Ukraine, Britain's defence ministry says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nkt0dZ7

Are You a Cubicle Cat or a Couch Koala? Test Your Office Personality.

By Emma Goldberg and Aaron Krolik from NYT Business https://ift.tt/0l827oB

US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zv043ei

Greek train crash: PM Mitsotakis seeks forgiveness from families

His plea comes as protesters angry over the deadly disaster clash with police in the capital Athens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BRQlytb

Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tO8ENcn

US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules

A US appeal court has ruled that cheeses from outside Switzerland and France can be called "gruyere". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6tmQHIK

Rafael Viñoly: Uruguayan architect of London's 'Walkie Talkie' dies aged 78

The Uruguayan also worked on Tokyo's International Forum and Manchester City's training ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EPKt5pN

Sergei Lavrov: Russian foreign minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims

Sergei Lavrov is laughed at in Delhi after saying the Ukraine war was "launched against us". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CeT4mH7

Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine

Police in Australia reveal details of an undercover operation that seized cocaine off the coast of South America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JhAf7gU

In Southern California, Snow Has Trapped People for Days

By Jill Cowan and Vik Jolly from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0W38Mam

Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TcuN9BJ

Iran protests: Rare cheetah cub Pirouz's death mourned

The 10-month-old cub, which had clung to life, had become a symbol of hope for protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pTmtzio

Colombia protests: Seventy-nine police officers taken hostage

President Gustavo Petro has demanded the release of officials seized by rural protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hnKk1gq

Nigeria's Supreme Court rules CBN naira redesign invalid

The policy led to a nationwide shortage of cash, with people sleeping outside banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oq90pUa

Watch: Police fire tear gas in Greece train crash protests

Riot police can be seen at the protests in Athens, sparked by anger over Tuesday's disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7OpHtQA

Colombia: Watch: Police held hostage in Colombia protest

Police officers and employees from an oilfield company have been taken hostage by rural communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lyz40qZ

Ukraine war: Kyiv orders evacuation in Kupiansk, city it recaptured last year

Families are told to leave Kupiansk, which Ukraine re-captured from Russia in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OwPFl0k

Hathras rape and murder case: Indian court clears three of four accused

The rape and murder of the 19-year-old Dalit woman in 2020 had evoked global condemnation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vhpw7ZQ

Egypt: Hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza seen for first time

An endoscope was used to film inside the 9m-long space, whose purpose is still unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yLoiC62

Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village

Kyiv denies Moscow's claim that Ukrainian saboteurs fired at civilians in a Russian border village. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GlOPKtU

LGBTQ rights: Japan PM under fire for same-sex marriage remarks

Fumio Kishida is facing criticism for his remarks, just weeks after apologising over a separate scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xyHhKTR

5 Exercises to Keep an Aging Body Strong and Fit

By Connie Chang from NYT Well https://ift.tt/cuknPKR

Indian guru's fictional country attended UN events

People claiming to represent the United States of Kailasa had participated in two UN committee meetings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xRULlIi

In an Epic Battle of Tanks, Russia Was Routed, Repeating Earlier Mistakes

By Andrew E. Kramer from NYT World https://ift.tt/lhQ1W5c

Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms

The 30-year-old man got lost while hunting with friends in the Amazon in northern Bolivia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e1Iskor

BBC reporter sends video from scene of Greece train crash

Kostas Koukoumakas takes a look at the devastation after two trains collided in northern Greece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JfE8HKZ

Just Fontaine: Former France striker and World Cup record holder dies aged 89

Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, dies at the age of 89. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UwrPDtT

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: My Country Is in a Fragile Place

By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/85FM6h3

Greece train crash: Pictures of devastation as dozens killed

The cause of the crash, that happened shortly before midnight on Tuesday, is currently unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vOqtfCY