Deadly train collision near Greek city of Larissa

Two trains collide near the city of Larissa, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens.

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On Ukraine, Biden Outshines Macron, Scholz — and DeSantis

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India G20: Diplomatic test as Ukraine war dominates talks

Can India navigate tensions and secure any agreements as a divided G20 meets in Delhi?

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New Study Suggests Possible Link Between Sugar Substitute and Heart Issues

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Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia

The K-pop superstars are among major acts that have returned as pandemic restrictions ease.

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What Do the Brands We Wear Say About Us?

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Israeli-American killed in West Bank as unrest intensifies

The shooting happened after Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages on Sunday night.

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Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'

Residents in the occupied West Bank area tell the BBC a mob went on an hours-long rampage.

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Ahmed Qurei, Former Palestinian Premier and Peace Envoy, Dies at 86

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Yellen praises Ukraine’s use of its military aid in a rejection of corruption concerns.

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Rattlestick Theater Names Will Davis as Its Next Artistic Director

By BY MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/qy6TvSi

To Heal Brexit Wound, U.K. and E.U. Strike a Northern Ireland Trade Deal

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Read What Murdoch Said in His Deposition in the Fox-Dominion Case

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Snow and Sleet Are Coming to the Northeast After a Winter Lull

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Ukraine war: On board low-flying helicopter with renowned airman

The BBC gets rare access to a renowned airman and his ageing helicopter during a low-flying mission.

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SAG Awards 2023: Complete List of Winners

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EU chief and UK PM to hold 'final talks' on NI deal

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak.

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Review: ‘black odyssey’ Sails Through Black Past and Present

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

Rural Hospitals Are Shuttering Their Maternity Units

By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2Vb9Yo3

Alex Murdaugh trial: Power, privilege, and the downfall of a dynasty

In a dramatic fall from grace, top lawyer Alex Murdaugh is on trial for murdering his wife and son.

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Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide

Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend.

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Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica.

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The mission to save the biggest frog on earth

One man's bid to learn the secrets of the endangered frog that grows to the size of a domestic cat.

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‘Frustrating and Upsetting’: Residents in Michigan Endure Fourth Day Without Power

By BY SAM EASTER, CLAIRE FAHY AND MCKENNA OXENDEN from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/25/us/michigan-winter-storm-power-outage.html?partner=IFTTT

Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak wants to get job done on new Brexit deal

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome".

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U.S. Commandos Advise Somalis in Fight Against Qaeda Branch

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Thomas H. Lee, a Pioneer in Leveraged Buyouts, Is Dead at 78

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TV show Succession to end after fourth season

The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end.

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12 States Sue F.D.A., Seeking Removal of Special Restrictions on Abortion Pill

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5 New(ish) Australasian Books for Your Reading List

By BY NATASHA FROST from NYT World https://ift.tt/PaFNzeR

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In Bucha, whose civilians were butchered early in the war, the funerals now are for soldiers.

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Twin Brothers Face Prosecution as Manhattan Cracks Down on Wage Theft

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Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 February 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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U.S. Sends Home Brothers Held for Nearly 20 Years at Guantánamo Bay

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Ukraine war: One year in 87 seconds on anniversary

On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, hoping to take over the country in a matter of days.

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Overlooked No More: Clara Driscoll, Designer of Visions in Glass for Tiffany

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Republicans Will Hold Their First Presidential Debate in Milwaukee

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN AND MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/OTVkHqE

Giving Jan. 6 Tapes to Carlson, McCarthy Keeps a Promise to the Hard Right

By BY LUKE BROADWATER AND JONATHAN SWAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/N7VwsRA

WATCH: Mystery metal sphere found on beach perplexes Japan

Authorities can't say what it is yet - not even the police or bomb squad sent to investigate.

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Lawmakers Return From Taiwan Clamoring to Speed Up Weapons Deliveries

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Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud

More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil's São Paulo state.

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When the Movies Pictured A.I., They Imagined the Wrong Disaster

By BY A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/WGyHPQL

The Mask Mandates Did Nothing. Will Any Lessons Be Learned?

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/UHqQRX6

Russian women explain why they chose to give birth in Argentina

Thousands of pregnant Russian women are travelling to Argentina even though they do not speak Spanish and have no links to the country. Hear why.

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Russian forces have shelled areas along the norther border to tie up Ukrainian troops.

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How much has the US given to Ukraine?

A year into the conflict, some are wondering where the money goes - and if the aid is worth the cost.

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A House Republican delegation visits Kyiv and Zelensky in a show of bipartisan American support.

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Aziz Abdullah: Uyghur asylum-seeker death heaps pressure on Thailand

Aziz Abdullah fled Xinjiang but got no further than Bangkok, where he died in an immigration centre.

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Your Monday Evening Briefing

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George Santos tells Piers Morgan: I've been a terrible liar

George Santos tells Piers Morgan his embellishments were not about "tricking the people".

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Cambió los libros por un rifle: la maestra que se ofreció como voluntaria en Ucrania

By BY LYNSEY ADDARIO AND ANDREW E. KRAMER from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/DXlTw8W

Trains, planes and automobiles: President Biden’s whirlwind trip to Ukraine.

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Yoko Ono Fans Ring In Her 90th Birthday With a ’60s-Style Happening

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Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Cornerstone, Dies at 89

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Biden Drawing Up a 2024 Playbook That Looks a Lot Like 2020’s

By BY PETER BAKER, REID J. EPSTEIN AND LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/x8ZVjTS

We want Russia to come, say Moldova protesters

Crowds in Chisinau voice anger at rising living costs and poverty as Moscow is accused of sending saboteurs.

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Jazz Duo

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Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards.

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Sal Piro, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Superfan, Dies at 72

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Facebook Parent Plans to Sell ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts

By BY STACY COWLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/xyjRGJS

Brittney Griner Will Return to W.N.B.A.

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Israel Carried Out Deadly Strike in Damascus, Syrian State Media Says

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Ukraine war: Russia must be defeated but not 'crushed', Macron says

The French president reaffirms support for Kyiv but hints that talks with Russia are a final goal.

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Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis

Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new cathedral.

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Rachid M'Barki from BFM suspended in scandal linked to disinformation firm

Veteran presenter Rachid M'Barki is accused of running stories planted by an Israel-based organisation.

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Simile Irresistible

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Journalist Who Investigated Navalny’s Poisoning Says He Was Banned From the BAFTA Awards

By BY ANUSHKA PATIL from NYT World https://ift.tt/jtxCq8Y

Friedrich Cerha, 96, Who Finished Another Composer’s Masterpiece, Dies

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Ricky Kej: India's three-time Grammy winner unheard of at home

Composer Ricky Kej has won global acclaim - but is on few playlists in India.

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Donald Spoto, Biographer of Hitchcock and Many More, Dies at 81

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Distrust deepens over US-China balloon row

It's not only widened the rift between the two, but also threatens to polarise the global community.

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America Should Be in the Middle of a Schools Revolution

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How Progress Shark became Australia's accidental World Pride icon

The rainbow-clad model shark has captured international attention, inspired memes and won adoring fans.

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Power Outage at J.F.K. Airport Scrambles Flights

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Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Yemeni mother gives birth after being pulled from rubble

Faten Al Yousifi, 39 weeks pregnant, had a birth bag ready to go when the earthquake struck.

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Microsoft Considers More Limits for Its New A.I. Chatbot

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Raquel Welch

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