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Ukraine's Motherland monument gets a makeover

The BBC's James Waterhouse watches on as work to remove a huge Soviet-era symbol begins in Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lHG1tTv

China floods: Man rescued from overturned car

The rescue was shown on Chinese state TV as devastating floods hit Hebei province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iR7Tgpt

Judge Dismisses Trump’s $475 Million Defamation Suit Against CNN

By Nicole Sperling from NYT Business https://ift.tt/qXOldAn

Qatar: Man walks slackline 185m above ground

Athlete Jaan Roose walked on a rope tied between the Iconic Towers in Lusail Marina, Qatar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7d8HYXn

Minor Characters Emerge to Play Key Roles in Trump Documents Case

By Alan Feuer, Maggie Haberman and Ben Protess from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/TjPVaLn

Russia storm: High winds kill 10 in central Volga region

Eight of the victims died when trees fell on their campsite near a lake in Mari El region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a4d6jf8

Wagner-backed CAR leader asks voters to abolish term limits

The opposition is boycotting the poll and says Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to be leader for life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YV7uRwI

Australia grounds MRH-90 helicopter fleet after crash

The chief of the army says none of the 45 aircraft will fly again until they are found to be safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xKtwkSA

Moscow drone attack briefly shuts Vnukovo airport

Russian officials say one person has been injured after two drones crashed into offices from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ko0OivE

Thailand Drone shows destruction after fireworks warehouse explosion

The warehouse and its surrounding area were destroyed after an explosion in southern Thailand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vm4KeL6

Colombian president's son arrested in money laundering probe

President Gustavo Petro ordered the investigation into his son Nicolas in March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CO8rQp9

Black bear cools off in California swimming pool

Police responded to the unexpected visitor splashing around in the backyard of a home in Burbank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tGHlEbQ

Trump, Spared Attacks by Rivals in Iowa, Doesn’t Return the Favor

By Nicholas Nehamas, Jazmine Ulloa and Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/iGMTmp0

Wagner could help migrants cross into Poland, PM Morawiecki warns

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has been accused of facilitating the migrant flow into the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B0dEUfK

‘Swift Quake’: Taylor Swift Fans Shake Ground During Seattle Concert

By Chang Che from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/NHCajgV

Florida’s New Black History Standards Have Drawn Backlash. Who Wrote Them?

By Sarah Mervosh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wDrotY2

Melting Swiss glacier uncovers climber missing since 1986

The body was discovered earlier this month by hikers who spotted a boot emerging from the ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z6DpC9L

A Half-Million Americans May Have Tick-Linked Meat Allergy, C.D.C. Says

By Emily Anthes from NYT Health https://ift.tt/BHJwcQL

Glory to Hong Kong: Court dismisses official's request to ban song

The tune Glory to Hong Kong has become synonymous with pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vZB17yr

S Korea tunnel tragedy: Officials ignored multiple warnings

Thirty-six officials in South Korea are under investigation for failing to prevent the tragedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XdH17t9

The Tiny Irish Village Where Sinéad O’Connor Escaped the World

By Megan Specia from NYT World https://ift.tt/WYSLQCv

Ukraine war: Russians stage plasticine protests to oppose war

Faced with brutality and repression, one artist finds a small way to protest against the invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MZ8NGKQ

Girl missing for nearly four years walks into police station

Alicia Navarro, 18, shows up at a police station in Montana more than 1,000 miles from her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iZGajfE

Why Hunter Biden is important to Republicans... in 90 seconds

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher explains why the US president's son is a presence on the campaign trail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hfrPReJ

Sinead O’Connor’s Life in Pictures

By The New York Times from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/F0Bd1Pm

Han Kuang: Taiwan practises to repel a Chinese invasion

Taiwan has learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and is moving to fortify vulnerable points. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t1BTxP9

BBC reporter at scene of Rhodes wildfire

Jenny Hill reports from the village of Vati in Rhodes, as fires continue to spread across the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MsYLnOv

Greta Gerwig on the Blockbuster ‘Barbie’ Opening (and How She Got Away With It)

By Kyle Buchanan from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/0l6kgQR

Niger guards blockade president's palace - reports

It is not yet clear if this was an attempt by presidential guards to seize power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g3BAuvt

Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi?

China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pkr28og

3 Marines Found Dead Inside Car at North Carolina Gas Station

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

Cambodia's Hun Sen to resign after four decades and appoint son as PM

The hardline leader has ruled the Asian nation for 38 years and his party has total political control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WQKJxDy

Colonisation 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard

John Howard's remark come ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S9dH7r0

Family Died in Rockies After Trying to Live ‘Off the Grid,’ Official Says

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

Julian Sands: Room with a View actor's final cause of death is undetermined

The British actor's body was recovered in June, months after he'd gone missing in the mountains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R4yVqkv

Aaron Rodgers Is Now a Jet (and Becoming a New Yorker, Too)

By Wesley Morris from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/6ZBlGPD

The children left injured and starving in Yemen's forgotten war

A rare glimpse of a fractured conflict where the young are stalked by war and hunger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pa4Hc8g

Alabama Woman Admits She Lied About Abduction and Report of Wandering Child

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

‘Barbie’ Movie Gives Left and Right Another Battlefront, in Pink

By Matt Flegenheimer and Marc Tracy from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5vwDIQH

Watch: George Alagiah's extraordinary career

George Alagiah, one of the BBC's longest-serving and most respected journalists, has died at 67. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vjIB6ak

Greta Thunberg fined over Swedish climate protest

The climate activist was on trial for disobeying a police order to leave the protest in Malmo last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v7LflOE

Woman found dead in Montana after suspected grizzly bear encounter

Grizzly bear tracks were found at the scene near Yellowstone National Park, say investigators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g81SkjJ

Israel reforms: Water cannon and arrests at Jerusalem protests

Thousands of protesters opposed to plans to overhaul Israel's judiciary have gathered ahead of a key vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vqBXQrY

Pretty (Devoted) in Pink: ‘Barbie’ Hordes Spill Into Theaters

By Christopher Kuo from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/enzOBU1

What’s the Status of Flaunting Your Status?

By Guy Trebay from NYT Style https://ift.tt/SX69oE3

Residents flee burning homes in Rhodes

Locals run from burning houses as firefighters battle the wildfire flames on the Greek island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kb7tzwg

Inside Odesa cathedral after Russian missile strike

Officials say at least one person has been killed in fresh Russian strikes on the Ukrainian port city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sJujqmb

Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution

Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wSEKp9N

Rhodes fires: Jet2 and TUI flights cancelled as British tourists in limbo

Tourists left in limbo after wildfires spreading across the Greek island forced thousands to flee hotels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GdWzJHV

Greece fires: Thousands flee homes and hotels on Rhodes as fires spread

Greece's deputy fire chief says the fires are the most difficult his service is currently facing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/073s4uW

How a Drug Maker Profited by Slow-Walking a Promising H.I.V. Therapy

By Rebecca Robbins and Sheryl Gay Stolberg from NYT Business https://ift.tt/zB09WDN

‘Barbenheimer’ Is a Huge Hollywood Moment and Maybe the Last for a While

By Kyle Buchanan from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/1wPCbh0

Crimea bridge closed after fuel depot hit - Russia

Russian-installed authorities halt railway services in Crimea and say Ukraine was behind a drone strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dtk7zcM

Smoke as Russia claims fuel depot in Crimea hit

Russian officials say Ukraine is behind the attack but haven't provided any evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HGsCT0L

For Trump and Allies, a Waiting Game as Georgia Indictment Decisions Loom

By Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/o4F3rUR

An Untested Judge in the Trump Documents Case

By Robert Draper from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/GFhxfPg

‘Barbie’ Review: Out of the Box and On the Road

By Manohla Dargis from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/CEwuPGh

Singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Tony Bennett, legendary singer who duetted with Aretha Franklin and Lady Gaga, dies aged 96 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FqJhZU8

Does social media video show an escaped lion in Berlin?

Police in Germany say they are treating a video circulating on social media as "authentic". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cES94bX

Waterfalls form at train station after heavy rains

Parts of China have been hit by an onslaught of extreme weather, causing widespread flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hwc51RP

Manipur: India police face scrutiny after women paraded naked

A video of the incident, which took place on 4 May in Manipur state, went viral on Wednesday and caused global outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a7xqXRQ

Building a Legal Wall Around Donald Trump

By David French from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/6E7Btmw

Manipur: India video shows how rape is weaponised in conflict

A video that shows two naked women being paraded by a mob in Manipur state has sparked outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TdQVCN6

Joe Manchin Has a Lot of Explaining to Do

By Gail Collins from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/OnlwXYo

Police search for suspected lion roaming Berlin area

Residents in the south-western outskirts of Berlin are being told to stay indoors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WgZwqeC

Britain’s Spy Master Says Putin Cut Deal With Wagner Mercenary Chief

By Megan Specia and Julian E. Barnes from NYT World https://ift.tt/XeN5jCc

Netflix password crackdown fuels subscriber surge

The boss of the streaming giant also calls for an end to the strikes disrupting Hollywood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u1TrjWo

Watch moment divers free trapped whale sharks

Five whale sharks were found trapped in fishing nets in Indonesian waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z8GxKoi

Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud

Fifteen people are dead after rivers burst their banks and caused a landslide south-east of Bogotá. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4YpVSEO

‘Barbie’ Review: Out of the Box and On the Road

By Manohla Dargis from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/V1NI2GP

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Relatives Condemn His Bigoted Comments on Covid

By Maggie Astor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/y79016I

Heatwave scorches Europe, in pictures

Temperatures are expected to peak at 46C in Sardinia as a heatwave continues in parts of Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Cf5PdT

Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Trump Effort to Quash Investigation

By Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/bhmZAWM

First US nuclear sub docks in South Korea since 1981

The visit was agreed under a landmark defence pact in April and comes amid rising tensions with Pyongyang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TpimIle

Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hkKtbP

Deaths of 4 Women in Oregon Are Linked, Police Say

By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/23dYmqL

Commonwealth Games: 2026 event in doubt after Victoria cancels

Victoria says the cost of the tournament had ballooned to three times original estimates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ieVEhwr

Russia officially pulls out of Ukraine grain deal

After months of threats to not renew the deal, Moscow has officially announced it will come to a de facto end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UG0wJk4

Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover

Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kB3H1rl

China youth unemployment hits high as recovery falters

The jobless rate of 16 to 24 year olds in urban areas rose to 21.3% last month, official figures show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oLAs3Eh

La Palma wildfires: Firefighters battle raging blaze on Spanish island

Officials say more than 4,000 people had been evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7pmrRN1

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd

Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eHtUDFO

Swimmers injured in dolphin attacks on Japan beach

One man broke his ribs in what is the sixth such attack in the same region this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M92vjZC

In Gilgo Beach Killings, an Arrest Bears Out a Decade-Old Prediction

By Hurubie Meko and Erin Nolan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/06lA7sQ

Singer and actress Jane Birkin dead at 76

The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris, reports French media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5q3iZPF

In Brazil, Beauty Is a Right. Are They On To Something?

By Sushma Subramanian from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/nr0oFiH

Alabama Woman Who Went Missing After Claiming to Help a Child on a Highway Is Found

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

They Lost Their Legs. Doctors and Health Care Giants Profited.

By Katie Thomas, Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Robert Gebeloff from NYT Health https://ift.tt/hQYAtLi

Shekhar Kapur: Hollywood's diversity push is guilt driven

Shekhar Kapur says diverse casting is "a good thing" but hides "a greater, more fundamental issue". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cr6ZJ7q

Republican prosecutors target corporate diversity programmes

State attorneys general threaten top US companies with legal action over race-based quotas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qBfnl0S

Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms

After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6MJuP

Landslides and floods wreak havoc in South Korea

Thousands have evacuated their homes and at least 20 people are dead amid heavy rain and floods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wyPx8fi

Tucker Carlson Turns a Christian Presidential Forum Into a Putin Showcase

By Jonathan Weisman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/y2qYIje

Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure

The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sPcD1jW

Who is Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood?

A former star of US sitcoms, Fran Drescher is the union chief leading actors into battle with streamers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/69015IG

Bipartisan Measure Aims to Force Release of U.F.O. Records

By Julian E. Barnes from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nFWBHvC

Asia floods: Death toll climbs in severe monsoon season

More than 100 people have died this month as countries across the region experience extreme rainfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rj3Eg2A

Watch: Man catches Florida’s longest-ever Burmese python

A Florida hunter has wrestled and caught a 19ft Burmese python, the longest-ever documented in the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jBFfKkw

4 People Injured as ‘Severe Turbulence’ Rocks Flight to Florida

By Chang Che from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/69abOgz

Breaking Up With Diet Soda? Here Are 11 Aspartame-Free Alternatives.

By Melissa Clark from NYT Food https://ift.tt/Fr6yLG8

Is It a Meal? A Snack? No, It’s ‘Girl Dinner.’

By Jessica Roy from NYT Style https://ift.tt/5Hn7aQt

In pictures: Cerberus heatwave hits parts of Europe

People in countries including Italy and Spain are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BrgloHI

Feeling the 'Kenergy' on Barbie movie pink carpet

Stars from the hotly-anticipated film attend its premiere in London's Leicester Square. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KF5hv4O

Sleep Better at Every Age

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

A Trans Woman Is Crowned Miss Netherlands for the First Time

By Claire Moses from NYT World https://ift.tt/aS5zYIt

French to get bonus to make do and mend clothes

In a bid to tackle fast fashion, consumers will get a discount worth up to €25 (£21) per repair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BS6LgHp

The U.S. Reassessment of Netanyahu’s Government Has Begun

By Thomas L. Friedman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/qUBKuE3

US storms: Vermont assesses 'devastating' damage as floods recede

Crews in the flooded state capital will clear debris and inspect buildings on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q9S5iyv

Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thailand coup leader departs the stage

Prayuth Chan-ocha's nine years of authoritarian rule saw a sweeping crackdown on political dissent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UQjABWI

Coronavirus Probably Spread Widely in Deer and Perhaps Back to People, U.S.D.A. Says

By Emily Anthes from NYT Health https://ift.tt/LbKEliu

Israel: Major protests across country as judicial reform advances

Police use water cannon as tens of thousands block roads to try to stop the government's plans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hQZpO4K

Japan floods: three die as island hit by 'heaviest' rainfall

At least three people have died in flooding and landslides caused by record rainfall on Kyushu island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3RIjxOZ

Sweden hails historic step as Turkey backs Nato bid

After 200 years of neutrality, Sweden is set to join the alliance, but plenty of questions remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P6pqAWY

Trump seeks to delay classified documents trial until after 2024 election

Lawyers for the former US president argue a December trial would deny them reasonable time to prepare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WiOypEw

Caster Semenya wins appeal over testosterone limits

The European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya in a case involving testosterone levels in female athletes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e9zEmrL

Ben Roberts-Smith: Australia's top soldier appeals over war crimes defamation trial

An Australian judge had ruled articles reporting Ben Roberts-Smith murdered unarmed Afghans were true. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bO0MBdT

See Pictures of the Flooding in New York

By Claire Moses and Judson Jones from NYT New York https://ift.tt/GDogxWQ

Sweden Nato membership: Turkey calls for new EU membership talks

President Erdogan says he will back Sweden's Nato bid in return for the renewed dialogue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SXg4G9r

US storms: Millions under flood warnings in north-east

At least one person dies in New York as flood waters sweep through streets and force road closures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9HdehtM

I Had an Affair With Someone My Spouse and I See Socially. Help!

By Philip Galanes from NYT Style https://ift.tt/cnUV68j

Dutch PM Mark Rutte to quit politics after government collapse

Mark Rutte says he will stand down after fresh elections are held in November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wA3NqOb

Watch: Heavy rainfall and flooding in India's Himachal Pradesh

North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0HKkEZD

People on Drugs Like Ozempic Say Their Food Noise Has Disappeared

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

Twitter Blue accounts fuel Ukraine War misinformation

False and misleading claims about the war in Ukraine are being widely shared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vZStpE1

Sleep Better at Every Age

By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://ift.tt/HEsK3NB

France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots

The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QDSZmAK

BBC presenter allegations: Urgent talks to take place

The culture secretary and the BBC will hold talks over serious allegations about one of its presenters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KIajH3c

The Secret to an Excellent Sandwich

By Eric Kim from NYT Food https://ift.tt/qVjH58z

A Doomsaying Theory Enters Pop Culture

By Steven Kurutz from NYT Style https://ift.tt/f4LN5EJ

Luis Sánchez: Mexico finds murdered journalist's body in Nayarit

Luis Sánchez of La Jornada newspaper is the latest victim in a spate of attacks on journalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Idm3xUR

5 National Park Destinations That Arent Parks

By Lauren Sloss from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/jldF24J

Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse

The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KXRQSCg

Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter

The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fF5SzCd

Latvia swears in Edgars Rinkevics as EU's first openly gay president

Edgars Rinkevics came out in 2014 and has been a vocal champion of LGBT rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kyjuvUn

Janet Yellen asks China to cooperate on climate change action

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uj53ZF6

10 Nutrition Myths Experts Wish Would Die

By Sophie Egan from NYT Well https://ift.tt/mlI3WPy

President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th day

The island became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance after troops there defied a Russian order to surrender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g4xHnlR

Neutral Swiss and Austrians join Europe's Sky Shield defence

The plan to protect European skies has now attracted 19 countries since Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/45tFemh

The Rich Are Crazier Than You and Me

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/T6Jkn7d