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Sunday, 30 April 2023

Starts on All Fours


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Suspected Islamic State chief Qurayshi killed in Syria, Turkey says

Abu-Hussein Al-Qurayshi was killed by Turkish forces on Saturday, Turkey's President Erdogan says.

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Jerry Mander, Adman for Radical Causes, Dies at 86


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After Student’s Suicide, an Elite School Says It Fell ‘Tragically Short’


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Khartoum branch of Sudan Central Bank in flames

Video shows a fire raging at a bank in the heart of the capital, Khartoum.

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Saturday, 29 April 2023

Tornado Strikes Near Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.


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Eurovision 2023: Contest inspires Ukraine's LGBT troops

When Ukraine takes part in Eurovision on 13 May, its frontline LGBT troops will be taking inspiration.

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New California Rule Would Ban Sale of Diesel Trucks by 2036


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Walrus Freya killed by Norway gets Oslo sculpture

The animal was a popular attraction, but euthanised in August out of public safety concerns.

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Thailand: Southeast Asia's 'weed wonderland'

Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis.

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Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

The Turkish leader holds a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after falling ill on Tuesday.

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Friday, 28 April 2023

Eleanor Catton on ‘Birnam Wood’


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We Will Never Be Rid of Tucker Carlson


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Sudan fighting: No talks until bombing stops. Hemedti tells BBC

The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame for violence.

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Sperm donor who fathered 550 children ordered to stop

The Dutch man, 41, could be fined more than $100,000 by a court if he tries to donate again.

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Jack Teixeira: How are US security clearances handled?

Leaking suspect Jack Teixeira got top-secret clearance despite a problematic school suspension.

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Thursday, 27 April 2023

The Drama of Letters, Swirling With Suspense


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Father challenges BP at meeting after son's death

Ali Hussein Julood's father told the BBC his son's life was sacrificed for record profits.

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Sudan crisis: Heavy fighting as ceasefire set to end

The three-day truce ends shortly despite continuing diplomatic efforts to extend it.

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Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Nazi camp guard Josef Schütz dies at 102

Josef Schütz was convicted last June for his role in the killing of thousands at a concentration camp.

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Ukraine war: Sniper kills fixer and wounds Italian reporter in Ukraine

Bogdan Bitik was killed and Corrado Zunino hit by suspected Russian fire in the Kherson region.

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Disney sues Florida governor Ron DeSantis

In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Disney alleges it has been the target of "government retaliation".

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Trinity College to rename Berkeley Library over slavery links

Philosopher George Berkeley's purchase of slaves is against its values, the Dublin university says.

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Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Who is the lawyer representing E. Jean Carroll?


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Kenya starvation cult explained in 60 seconds

Kenya has been gripped by the story of cult death as detectives continue to dig up mass graves.

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Older Americans weigh in on President Joe Biden's age

The US president is running for re-election in 2024, do people think his age is a problem?

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A jury of nine people has been chosen to hear the case.


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British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

British American Tobacco says it regrets the misconduct that took place between 2007 and 2017.

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Monday, 24 April 2023

Sheriff’s Office in Rural Kentucky Hires Detective Who Killed Breonna Taylor


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Ukraine war: Kyiv secures bridgehead across key Dnipro River - reports

But military experts warn that advancing from positions across the Dnipro could be very difficult.

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Honduras gang violence at 'war-like levels' - NGO

The Norwegian Refugee Council says gang violence is forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes.

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Sudan crisis: UK citizens 'abandoned' as evacuations fail to materialise

UK citizens in Sudan say they have been left behind, as other nations ramp up evacuations.

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Sunday, 23 April 2023

Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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A Ship’s Maiden Voyage


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Jeff Shell, C.E.O. of NBCUniversal, Steps Down After Inquiry


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Biden Opens a New Back Door on Immigration


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Saturday, 22 April 2023

Sudan fighting: Limited evacuation of foreigners begins

Canada tells its citizens to "shelter in a safe place” as some foreign officials are evacuated by sea.

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Sudan fighting: Khartoum violence mapped as civilians flee city

The BBC has verified videos of fighting and spoken to fleeing residents to map the violence in Sudan's capital.

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Kenya cult deaths: 21 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus".

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Will Biden Face a Democratic Challenger?


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Friday, 21 April 2023

Vladimir Kara-Murza: Family's heartbreak at Putin critic's jail term

Vladimir Kara-Murza's wife Evgenia does not know if she or their children will see him again.

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Alejandro Toledo: Peru ex-president to be extradited from US

Alejandro Toledo's lawyers unsuccessfully attempted to stop his extradition earlier in the week.

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Russian army launches campaign encouraging men to join

The campaign comes as Russian armed forces apparently suffer heavy losses in Ukraine.

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Thursday, 20 April 2023

Alec Baldwin: Criminal charges dropped over shooting, say lawyers

The actor's lawyers say they are "pleased" with the move to drop the involuntary manslaughter case.

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Twitter Begins Removing Check Marks From Accounts


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Villa Aurora: US 'princess' evicted from Rome villa with Caravaggio mural

Princess Rita Jenrette has been involved in an inheritance dispute with the sons of her ex-husband.

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Russian lawyer for jailed opposition activist Kara-Murza flees

Vadim Prokhorov says he left before the end of his client's trial after a warning from a prosecutor.

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Wednesday, 19 April 2023

Mystery white flash lights up skies over Kyiv

Videos from four angles shows the flash in Ukraine's capital - although it's not known what caused it.

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U.S. Authorizes a New Round of Covid Boosters


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Our Best Lemon Dessert Recipes


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Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Pakistan: Lorries crushed and buried in deadly landslide

At least two people have died after dozens of vehicles were engulfed waiting to travel to Afghanistan.

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Secret Service nabs toddler who squeezed through White House fence

The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase.

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Ralph Yarl: Shooting suspect turns himself in

Andrew Lester, 84, has been charged with shooting a teenager who rang the wrong doorbell.

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Monday, 17 April 2023

How Nikki Haley’s Campaign Inflated Her Fund-Raising Haul


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Sudan fighting: EU ambassador assaulted in Khartoum home

The ambassador is "OK" following the assault at his home in Khartoum, an EU spokesperson said.

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George Santos Says He Will Run for Re-election in 2024


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Alabama shooting: 3 teenagers and a 23-year-old among victims

A rising athlete, an aspiring musician, a school sports manager are among those killed in the shooting.

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FBI makes arrests over alleged secret Chinese 'police stations' in New York

China has previously denied running secret police stations overseas, calling them "service centres".

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Sunday, 16 April 2023

How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients.

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Sudan Fears ‘Ghost of Civil War’ as Explosions Rock Capital


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Memories Unleashed for Boston Marathon’s Top Dog


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Pharaonic Funkatizing at the Met Roof Garden


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Sudan: Fighter jets, gunfire and explosions shock Khartoum

People take cover in Sudan's capital as the army clash with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

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Saturday, 15 April 2023

Why Putin cares about Russia's athletes competing abroad

A row is raging over Russians competing in the Olympics and Wimbledon. Why does Russia care so much?

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What We Know About the Killing of the Cash App Founder Bob Lee


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