Monday 31 October 2022

Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine

Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Justice Dept. Questions Drop Box Monitoring in Arizona


By BY KEN BENSINGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/MEUSYwx

US midterms: The $6bn election advert spending spree

The two parties have focused on very different issues. Katty Kay decodes their campaign messages.

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Stream These Three Great Documentaries


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U.S. Extends Enforcement of Sanctions on Russian Oil Deliveries to January


By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT from NYT Business https://ift.tt/oSVIOsH

Sunday 30 October 2022

Russia Is Urged to Rejoin Grain Deal as Hunger Warnings Mount


By BY SHASHANK BENGALI, ABDI LATIF DAHIR AND NATALIE KITROEFF from NYT World https://ift.tt/ywDLXvj

Brazil elections: Cheers and tears as Lula beats Bolsonaro

Supporters of the left-wing leader erupt with joy as Bolsonaro fails to win a second term in power.

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What does Brazil’s election mean for the United States?


By BY ANA IONOVA from NYT World https://ift.tt/cvDIlKs

Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises

Distraught parents demand answers after at least 157 children died from acute kidney injury.

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Si Bolsonaro pierde, podría enfrentar cargos


By BY FLÁVIA MILHORANCE from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/Rhorw3F

Saturday 29 October 2022

Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents.

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Penn State’s Football Team Isn’t Bad. It Isn’t Good Enough, Either.


By BY BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/z8f4THl

Seoul crush witnesses describe 'out of control' scene

Two 21-year-olds say the sight of first-aiders treating crowds was like something out of a film.

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‘I could hardly breathe’: A survivor of the crowd surge describes a scene of chaos.


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South Korea: Droves of revellers leave area after deadly Seoul crush

Footage shows rescue workers at the scene in Seoul as crowds of revellers leave the bustling area.

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Friday 28 October 2022

Winning back-to-back World Series titles is really hard.


By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/5JkDT4n

Qatar 2022: Why are people protesting about the World Cup host?

World Cup host Qatar is receiving complaints over its human rights record and laws on homosexuality.

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It’s 2024. Trump Backers Won’t Certify the Election. What Next, Legally?


By BY BLAKE HOUNSHELL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/g2QTBUh

‘Hamlet’ Review: A Dirt-Eating Danish Prince, Born to Be Wild


By BY MAYA PHILLIPS from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/dJSczWR

Zulu coronation: South Africa's love affair with King Misuzulu

The coronation of King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is a watershed moment in South Africa's history.

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The TikTok Emu Was Just Stressed


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Thursday 27 October 2022

How Brazil's election campaign turned ugly

From disputed polls to "conspirituality", round two of Brazil's presidential election has split society.

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How Horror Stories Help Us Cope With Real Life


By BY MELINDA WENNER MOYER from NYT Well https://ift.tt/NhS3dVP

Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life.

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European Election Observers Warn of Republican Election Deniers


By BY CHRIS CAMERON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/0jrhDVM

Memorials for 2 Young Women Killed in Iran Galvanize Protests


By BY FARNAZ FASSIHI AND CORA ENGELBRECHT from NYT World https://ift.tt/tMdeQoJ

Wednesday 26 October 2022

Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban

Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya.

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Reports of Looting in Kherson as Ukrainians Battle to Retake the City


By BY MARC SANTORA AND ERIC NAGOURNEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/X4lOQov

Pennsylvania Voters Absorb an Unusual Debate: ‘I Felt Sorry for Fetterman’


By BY KATIE GLUECK AND ALYCE MCFADDEN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/An3eO8h

The impact of Iran's uprising beyond its borders

Tensions in Iraqi Kurdistan are high, following several missile and drone attacks in the region from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

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How People With Disabilities Saw Fetterman’s Debate Performance


By BY MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/DH9aj7T

Tuesday 25 October 2022

Politics increasingly a deal-breaker on US dating scene

With US midterm elections looming, singles yearn more than ever to meet their ideological soulmate.

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Congestion pricing draws even more heat in period of inflation.


By BY MICHAEL GOLD from NYT New York https://ift.tt/upHilmY

Ukraine war: South Africa refuses to seize sanctioned Russian superyacht

Pretoria says it sees no reason to seize the yacht owned by Russia's richest man, Alexei Mordashov.

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Macron-Scholz: Difficult Paris summit awaits German chancellor

Relations between France and Germany are strained as the two countries pull in different directions.

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Nedd Brockmann: The man who ran across Australia in 47 days

Nedd Brockmann ran 3,953 km (2,456 miles), inspired a nation and raised millions for charity.

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What will Rep. Lee Zeldin try to accomplish in the debate?


By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/dqcSHsT

Monday 24 October 2022

Inflation: Why Canada grocers are accused of 'greedflation'

Nearly 80% of Canadians blame grocers for higher food prices, but economists say it's complicated.

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Sunak’s Ascent Is a Breakthrough for Diversity, With Privilege Attached


By BY MEGAN SPECIA AND ISABELLA KWAI from NYT World https://ift.tt/kjHa3vP

Prosecutors Pressure Trump Aides to Testify in Documents Case


By BY MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, MAGGIE HABERMAN AND ALAN FEUER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/WE5xBTw

Russian Officials Flee Kherson as Russian Troops Dig In for a Battle


By BY MARC SANTORA AND ERIC NAGOURNEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/cgkrYei

Crime: Red Delusions About Purple Reality


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/EDROtbV

Not All Suburbs Are 2022 Battlegrounds. Some Have Already Gone Blue.


By BY BLAKE HOUNSHELL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7W9B5kI

State Dept. warns that ‘dirty bomb’ claims could be a pretext for Russian escalation.


By BY DAVID E. SANGER, ERIC SCHMITT AND EDWARD WONG from NYT World https://ift.tt/aH17Svt

Sunday 23 October 2022

The Phillies await the A.L.C.S. winner in the World Series.


By BY SCOTT MILLER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/EmvcR9e

Hollywood reflects on MeToo impact as new Weinstein trial begins

How have the revelations behind Harvey Weinstein's court cases changed how Hollywood works?

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How to watch tonight’s game.


By BY BENJAMIN HOFFMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/sJR7y8r

Bryce Harper’s Home Run Sends Phillies to World Series


By BY SCOTT MILLER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/frHT84Y

Their America Is Vanishing. Like Trump, They Insist They Were Cheated.


By BY MICHAEL H. KELLER AND DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/MX5vjO8

Snap, Crackle and Pop


By BY RACHEL FABI from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/4knp2qo

Zeldin Agrees to Debate Hochul This Week in N.Y. Governor’s Race


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Boris Johnson’s Statement on Withdrawing From Race


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Saturday 22 October 2022

A Former Chinese Leader Was Ushered Out, Leaving Many Questions


By BY CHANG CHE from NYT World https://ift.tt/PDAeaJr

New York City Will Increase Police Presence in Subways to Combat Crime


By BY EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/Okl1pjJ

Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora.

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Punchless Yankees Are One Loss Away From Elimination


By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/9VmFUpG

Geoff Nuttall, First Among Equals in Acclaimed Quartet, Dies at 56


By BY DAVID ALLEN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/AjJ2fha

Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'empty spaces'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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To Be Continued


By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/Jc5RSsN

Friday 21 October 2022

China congress: How one man on a bridge marred Xi Jinping's big moment

The striking protest tapped into a vein of discontent, leaving an enduring legacy in Chinese dissent.

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The racism row engulfing Australian netball

The national team's only Aboriginal player has been "thrown under the bus" for speaking up, critics say.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Why the world is watching Brazil's election

Some say the future of the largest rainforest in the world depends on who becomes Brazil's president.

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New York’s Gun Law, Already in Jeopardy, Is Dealt Another Blow


By BY HURUBIE MEKO from NYT New York https://ift.tt/rjvdL2k

En Brasil, un solo hombre puede decidir lo que se dice en internet para combatir las mentiras


By BY JACK NICAS from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/RFVwL2i

Zelensky accuses Russia of deliberately slowing grain shipments.


By BY JAMES C. MCKINLEY JR. from NYT World https://ift.tt/yOML2WA

Super PAC Aligned With Senate G.O.P. Cuts Off New Hampshire TV Ads


By BY SHANE GOLDMACHER AND TRIP GABRIEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/JfKjSg2

Teenager to Plead Guilty to Terrorism and Murder in Michigan School Shooting


By BY STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EMAZsox

Thursday 20 October 2022

Why Republicans Are Surging


By BY DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/GdarcqV

Will Gas Prices Doom Democracy?


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/KMhTm1l

Biden Just Clobbered China’s Chip Industry


By BY FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/MX0VUst

Jurors at Oath Keepers Trial Get Panoramic View of Chaos on Jan. 6


By BY ALAN FEUER AND ZACH MONTAGUE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/04hkybm

How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?


By BY MARGARET LYONS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/mwRYEky

Liz Truss Resigns After 6 Chaotic Weeks, Igniting New Leadership Fight


By BY MARK LANDLER AND STEPHEN CASTLE from NYT World https://ift.tt/HZeJTom

Liz Truss is eligible for a taxpayer-funded allowance of $129,000 a year for life.


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