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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia says 100,000 refugees flee region

Almost the entire ethnic Armenian population has fled the region since Azerbaijan seized it last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Kwsm15

Man dies in Australia after whale strikes boat

Police said the likely collision had caused the boat to tilt, throwing both men overboard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GcRbFa

Israeli conscripts banned as guards after allegations of sex with Palestinian inmate

The interior minister said no female soldiers would serve in prisons holding Palestinian "terrorirsts". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LNyADq2

Migrants celebrate and dance after being rescued

Male migrants from Syria, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Egypt danced after being rescued off the coast of Libya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RJoA2mk

Video: See Flooding in Some of the Hardest-Hit Areas of New York

By Matthew Bloch, Keith Collins, Sarah Kerr, Zach Levitt, Rebecca Lieberman and Ainara Tiefenthäler from NYT New York https://ift.tt/squerGa

The Lawyer Trying to Hold Gunmakers Responsible for Mass Shootings

By Michael Steinberger from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/WJYdCOq

Canada Nazi row puts spotlight on Ukraine's WWII past

For decades, Jewish groups have criticised monuments that celebrate Ukrainian veterans in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zctu48a

Putin meets former Wagner commander Andrei Troshev

The Kremlin says Andrei Troshev, ex-aide to Yevgeny Prigozhin, now works for the defence ministry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sqz8xEm

Vachathi: India court upholds convictions in 30-year-old rapes

Chennai high court rejected the appeal of 215 convicts, including police, forest and revenue officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LaOCZ3i

Hail to the Fraudster in Chief

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Hh0bDXf

Cher accused of hiring men to kidnap her son

The claims are contained in newly surfaced court documents filed by the estranged wife of Cher's son. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wTfa4Zx

Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe

Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zHJ9lrh

Nagorno-Karabakh state will cease to exist in January, says leader

The head of the self-declared enclave formally ends the territory's struggle for independence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0XOkPxK

Bangladesh: Nearly 1,000 people die of dengue in severe outbreak

Worst outbreak on record is blamed on wet weather allowing virus-carrying mosquitoes to spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JWxqYei

Trump Tries to Court Blue-Collar Workers at a Nonunion Factory

By Trip Gabriel from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/E320F4e

Here’s what to watch for tonight.

By Jonathan Weisman and Lisa Lerer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/g6wD1F5

Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capital

The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oofym35

Brooks Robinson, Slick-Fielding Hall of Fame Third Baseman, Dies at 86

By Richard Goldstein from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3xCYlM0

Australian man who faked own kidnapping ordered to compensate police

The Australian came up with the plot to spend New Year's Eve with another woman instead of his partner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5vgH4qE

How Simple Exercises May Save Your Lower Back

By Rachel Fairbank from NYT Well https://ift.tt/jMBes5t

Drive-thru worker draws gun on 'missing curly fries' customer

CCTV shows the moment a worker allegedly shot at a customer’s car after an argument over missing fries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H95Bg7k

Marina Abramovic Relents, and Adapts a Provocative Piece for Today

By Alex Marshall from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/SwyNUtu

Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase

Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgBNMU

Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43

She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8uIZwFq

7 Candidates Qualify for Second Republican Debate; Trump Won’t Attend

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

River Danube: Ukrainian captain jailed after fatal river tour boat crash

Twenty-five South Korean tourists died after a boat sank during a rainstorm on the River Danube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mat0qWZ

Thailand: Leading activist Anon Nampa jailed over calls for royal reform

Anon Nampa is jailed four years for calling for a conversation on the role of Thailand's monarchy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IKr0s3h

Nagorno-Karabakh: Fuel depot blast kills 20 as refugee count doubles

Officials say 290 people have been taken to hospital with dozens in a critical condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qCZKR9d

A Shutdown Is Looming. What Comes Next?

By Zach Montague from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VKGumzh

Australian lethal mushroom mystery survivor leaves hospital

Erin Patterson cooked a meal using mushrooms which killed three relatives, but one has survived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h3ABKkV

Villarrica volcano: Chile raises alert level as activity increases

Villarrica is one of South America's most active volcanoes and last erupted in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W2l8ZAq

Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles

The toy giant finds that the new crude oil-free material did not cut carbon emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UZ0ISxm

Newsom Vetoes Bill on Parental Support of Child’s Gender Identity in Custody Cases

By Anna Betts from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/IO1YE5B

Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival

Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rlm06NL

If We Are What We Eat, We Don’t Know Who We Are

By Jacob E. Gersen from NYT Books https://ift.tt/Ia4uF0D

Nagorno-Karabakh: Ethnic Armenians leave amid cleansing fear

Azerbaijan captured the area in a flash operation and says it wants to integrate its residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GUlMbvX

South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area

The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rnNE6OF

We’re Teaching Music to Kids All Wrong

By Sammy Miller from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/o8V2XUN

Kosovo police officer killed in shooting blamed on Serbia

The incident near the border with Serbia comes amid tensions in areas inhabited by minority Serbs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FloQImX

Nagorno-Karabakh fears grow as residents appeal for aid

Food convoy arrives in the disputed enclave as US senators lead calls for international monitors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FP5ptyS

Gold, an Investment for Some, Is a Portable Vehicle for Graft

By Ed Shanahan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/8K9IcXW

Man on the run for 32 years giggles as he is cuffed

Greg Lawson, 63, was found guilty of second degree attempted murder in 1991, but fled during his trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TVMbiIA

Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer

A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nBd2haT

Gold Bullion and Halal Meat: Inside the Menendez Investigation

By Nicole Hong from NYT New York https://ift.tt/yWlj0fh

Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JqgyhS

With House Hurtling Toward a Shutdown, Gaetz Is Leading the Resistance

By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4xg3GIt

Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu's lock of hair returned after 140 years in UK

Prince Alemayehu, who was taken to the UK aged seven, died at 18 after an unhappy upbringing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gb8Wyn

Julianne Moore’s Montauk Sanctuary

By Nick Haramis from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/t1da7mG

Timbuktu siege: Two killed in Mali mortar attack

The culturally significant city is under siege by jihadist fighters, causing shortages of basic items. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xfA45Cv

Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pACY5PW

Guantanamo defendant 'too damaged' to stand trial

A military judge accepts Ramzi bin al-Shibh is too psychologically damaged to defend himself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uJUworx

Why Kevin McCarthy Can’t Do His Job

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/mZMg4Yu

A Theory of Elon Musk’s Maniacal Drive

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

Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for approval

The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FjuMYT1

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3OHtMvY

Nagorno-Karabakh: Fresh reports of gunfire despite ceasefire

Azerbaijan denies that fighting has resumed a day after ethnic-Armenian forces agreed to surrender. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/La1Z0Ge

Police taser school band director at US football game

The Birmingham Police Department has released bodycam footage of the incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xc8Pv4S

Taylor Swift: Australia to host academic conference on pop icon

The event will explore the megastar's impact on culture and the music industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7MWoZfC

India suspends visas for Canadians as row escalates

Relations have plummeted since Canada's PM linked India to the killing of a Sikh separatist leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wayZgzs

Google’s Bard Just Got More Powerful. It’s Still Erratic.

By Kevin Roose from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/RY0JFbd

U.S. Will Allow Nearly 500,000 Venezuelan Migrants to Work Legally

By Nicholas Fandos from NYT New York https://ift.tt/WjBdxP7

India to citizens in Canada: Exercise utmost caution

The advisory comes a day after tensions between the countries escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dpQ63gE

Democrats Keep Control of Pennsylvania House

By David W. Chen from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/p5zblWF

How to Make Russia Really Pay for Invading Ukraine

By Bret Stephens from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/sYK96rE

Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm

Twenty-four hours into an Azerbaijan army offensive, ethnic-Armenian forces agree terms for a ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HVnUYd4

Spain players agree to end boycott before Nations League games

Most of the Spain team agree to end their boycott, says secretary of state for sports Victor Francos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sqDAEen

Trudeau Rejects India’s Denial of Involvement in Assassination in Canada

By Ian Austen, Vjosa Isai and Peter Baker from NYT World https://ift.tt/C0pJcgB

Libya flood: Video appears to show Libya mayor's house set on fire

The mayor's home was burnt to the ground as protesters demanded answers for last week's catastrophic flood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bfxdFU7

Five Americans freed in Iran prisoner swap land in US

The four men and one woman return to the US after $6bn of frozen Iranian funds were released. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/09oAIWr

Alien autopsy: Those viral 'non-human corpses' get lab tests

There's been widespread scepticism about the 'bodies' presented to Mexican authorities by a UFO enthusiast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ze7cPs0

Former N.F.L. Player Sergio Brown Missing After His Mother Is Found Dead

By Derrick Bryson Taylor and Johnny Diaz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3QK4OWR

A Photo Can Tell the Truth About a Lie. Or a Lie About the Truth.

By Margaret Renkl from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/x0RXOrt

Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RAViF8T

Rare dinosaur 'Barry' up for sale at Paris auction

The 150 million year-old camptosaurus is expected to fetch up to €1.2m ($1.2m) in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zk1BJ02

The Anti-Abortion Movement Won the Legal Battle, but It’s Losing the War

By David French and Vishakha Darbha from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/NFS6UIh

Letter Found in Vatican Archives Confirms Church Was Told About Death Camps

By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://ift.tt/qnzaW57

Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames

Dark smoke rises from the cone-shaped tower as several government buildings come under attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zUyTqA6

In Risky Hunt for Secrets, U.S. and China Expand Global Spy Operations

By Julian E. Barnes and Edward Wong from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/86lmMLK

The More They Lock Us Up, the Stronger We Become

By Narges Mohammadi from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/pgTA5sh

Lampedusa: Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni visit island after migrant boat fears

More than 8,000 migrants have arrived on the Italian island over the past three days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RvCE1UQ

1-Year-Old Boy Dies of Suspected Opioid Exposure at a Bronx Day Care

By Erin Nolan and Ed Shanahan from NYT New York https://ift.tt/jOWkfoC

I Drink Alcohol Regularly. What Can I Do to Mitigate the Risks?

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

Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5VbPqfI

After Brutal Attacks and Fierce Debate, U.K. to Ban ‘American Bully XL’ Dogs

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/6FPYhSb

Post-Pandemic Dressing Finally Takes Shape

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://ift.tt/OU56M8g

Hurricane Lee Approaches New England and Canada

By Judson Jones from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4u0X1tI

DeSantis Spreads Vaccine Skepticism With Guidance That Contradicts C.D.C.

By Anjali Huynh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/6XhEyGJ

Greta Thunberg charged after blocking Sweden oil port for second time

The climate activist refused to end the protest, hours after being convicted of a similar offence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/emY1Z5w

Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation

Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gm8UDNs

Moment puma cub found and rescued by police

Brazilian authorities think the big cat was destined to be sold for more than $4,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aFbmMcf

U.A.W. Goes on Strike Against Detroit’s Big 3 Automakers

By Neal E. Boudette from NYT Business https://ift.tt/EukLygB

Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale'

Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w3Hgq8K

Body of Ecuador gangster Junior Roldán stolen from cemetery

The body of Junior Roldán, who was shot dead in May in Colombia, has vanished from a cemetery vault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Im6OZpi

People Don’t Want to Be Teachers Anymore. Can You Blame Them?

By Jessica Grose from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/U0H8wrM

Mummies From Outer Space? Mexico’s Congress Gets a Firsthand Look.

By Simon Romero from NYT World https://ift.tt/l1ugEQi

Vladimir Putin says military cooperation with Kim Jong Un a possibility

Vladimir Putin met Kim Jong Un in a highly scrutinised visit suspected to yield an arms deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FXY2u3W

Kim Jong Un: The US wants to engage North Korea but doesn't know how

Can President Joe Biden bring the mercurial North Korean leader to the table? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VBJr5SC

Kevin McCarthy Faces His Puppet Master

By Michelle Cottle from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/dloUJjr

Libya floods: Storm Daniel forces people onto streets

Much of Libya's eastern port of Derna is underwater after two dams and four bridges collapsed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lisWBNt

What We Know About the Impeachment Case Against Biden

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/XSDJYnd

India state on alert after rare virus deaths

This is the fourth Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala state since 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nEj9T3I

MTV VMAs 2023: Shakira and Taylor Swift are the big award winners

Shakira crowd-surfs her way to a lifetime achievement award while Swift wins artist of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zq8OTAB

Earthquake Puts Morocco’s Elusive King in Spotlight

By Steven Erlanger from NYT World https://ift.tt/DbgWLU5

Vietnam fire: Residents trapped in deadly Hanoi apartment blaze

A fire in a high-rise block kills at eight people and injures dozens in Vietnam's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VHqBePA

A Decongestant in Many Cold Medicines is Ineffective.

By Dani Blum from NYT Well https://ift.tt/zsl7xDM

Danelo Cavalcante: US police warn escaped killer is armed

Residents are told to stay inside as police focus their search on a rural Pennsylvania town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xziYZwc

Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss

The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E8FP5iK

Aerosmith postpone six farewell tour shows due to Steven Tyler's vocal cord damage

Singer Steven Tyler says he is "heartbroken" to push back six shows after "doctor's orders". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dzZmEJ1

After Rodgers’s Injury, the Rest of the Jets Rally to Beat the Bills

By Emmanuel Morgan from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/1kQXZGA

Liberating? Exploitative? A Nude Scene Summer Report Card.

By Maya Phillips from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/SGOQnLB

Biden Forges Deeper Ties With Vietnam as China’s Ambition Mounts

By Peter Baker and Katie Rogers from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/r9tvqBk

Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption

One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mwkijvQ

Hong Kong: Cliffside mansions at risk of collapse after record rains

The heaviest rains in 140 years have carved the cliff where the luxury homes stand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ss3CdHy

G20 summit: Biden says raised human rights in India with Modi

The US president spoke at a press conference in Hanoi about his visit to India for the G20 summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hWelidr

Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse

CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tRjLV92

At Iowa’s Biggest Game, Football and Politics Collide

By Anjali Huynh and Nicholas Nehamas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cWrkPYO

G20 Declaration Omits Criticism of Russia, but Notes Ukrainians’ ‘Suffering’

By Katie Rogers from NYT World https://ift.tt/sqQz3Pf

Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake

The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mrpXuQV

The U.S. Open Men’s Singles Final We Only Half Expected: Djokovic vs. Medvedev

By Jesus Jiménez from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/neYVys8

Morocco's national football team give blood after quake

The team's upcoming match against Liberia on Morocco's coastline was cancelled as a result of the earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WVqIHN9

In Pictures: Morocco earthquake hits historic Marrakesh

Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RvGhM3b

Manhunt Intensifies as Escaped Pennsylvania Prisoner Remains at Large

By Joel Wolfram, Ana Ionova and Campbell Robertson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/IGPHFD2