Why the Johannesburg Apartment Building Was a Firetrap

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What’s in Our Queue? ‘Love Is Blind: Brazil’ and More

By Genevieve Glatsky from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/e8YkT79

In Hurricane Ian, evacuation orders came a day late in a coastal Florida county.

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The Dangerous Marketing of the Trump Mug Shot

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Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried.

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In Denmark, Weight Loss Drugs Are Reshaping the Economy

By Eshe Nelson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/TQANo9y

A muddy reveal for mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s

West Point academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old lead box. They were unexpected.

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Leaderless and Exposed, Russia’s Wagner Faces an Uncertain Future

By Paul Sonne and Valerie Hopkins from NYT World https://ift.tt/XR1cu7H

France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools

The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.

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Bob Barker, Betty White and Their Fight Over Billy the Elephant

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/hNw38yb

Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach

Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach.

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In Moscow, mourners cry at a makeshift Wagner memorial.

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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says.

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Spain head coach Jorge Vilda criticises 'inappropriate' Luis Rubiales kiss

Spain's Women's World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda has called the moment Luis Rubiales kissed squad member Jennifer Hermoso "inappropriate and unacceptable".

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Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash

Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion.

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Woman Rescued From Kidnapping After Writing Note for Help

By Rebecca Carballo from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3euCYxT

David LaFlamme, Whose ‘White Bird’ Captured a 1960s Dream, Dies at 82

By Alex Williams from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/gjUyKqx

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained.

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U.S. Knew Saudis Were Killing African Migrants

By Ben Hubbard and Edward Wong from NYT World https://ift.tt/I5QGL8b

Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain

The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation.

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Republicans Choose Houston for Their 2028 Convention

By Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jvk7eWm

Spain wants Rubiales kiss row to be 'MeToo moment'

The Rubiales affair appears to feed into broader social changes in Spanish society over recent years.

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Five Debate Moments That Will Shape the Republican Campaign

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Ros Atkins on... potential causes of the Prigozhin plane crash

The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at four different potential causes of the plane crash.

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U.S. intelligence officials say they cannot confirm reports of Prigozhin’s death.

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This was the path of the plane.

By Lauren Leatherby from NYT World https://ift.tt/faZFTwD

Gender Surgeries Nearly Tripled From 2016 Through 2019, Study Finds

By Emily Baumgaertner from NYT Health https://ift.tt/OYUTkDS

Russia: Video shows plane crash in Kuzhenkino

Online footage appears to show a plane falling from the sky, the BBC has been able to verify the location.

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A Celebrated Architect’s House Needs Rescuing

By Helen Stoilas from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/pWmXuC5

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary.

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13 (Great) Songs With Parenthetical Titles

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Pakistan cable car: student brought to safety in zip line rescue

Pakistan student brought to safety in zip line rescue

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The Great Wheat Price Surge That Sputtered

By Peter Coy from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/IAZhWUE

A School Lunch Solution: The Bento Box

By J. Kenji López-Alt from NYT Food https://ift.tt/vYyu3WL

Hawaii wildfires: The red Lahaina house that survived Maui fires

The 100-year-old wood structure was recently renovated but not fireproofed, say owners.

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Six Weather Takeaways on Hilary Right Now

By Judson Jones from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/v5rGSCN

One Indigenous community in Mexico is effectively cut off by the storm.

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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.

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Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls

Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame.

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Crunch Time

By Caitlin Lovinger from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/hELbvlR

Trump Wasn’t Invited to This Georgia Event, but His Presence Was Still Felt

By Maya King from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/epY1RNB

Vivek Ramaswamy Raps Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’

By Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7vWCI3a

New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador

Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.

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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.

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Camp David has been the scene of historic moments.

By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lBRnQOE

Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking

The suspects may face charges including manslaughter after six people died last weekend.

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NATO leader, clarifying stance, says only Ukraine can set terms of peace negotiations.

By Gaya Gupta from NYT World https://ift.tt/l9xI7DW

Fed Officials Avoided a Victory Lap at July Meeting

By Jeanna Smialek from NYT Business https://ift.tt/nocF0WI

The Killers booed at Georgia concert after bringing Russian fan on stage

Brandon Flowers asked concert goers to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia, the band later apologised.

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Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her.

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Delay has been one of Trump’s favorite tactics in court.

By James C. McKinley Jr. from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/eY1VrgT

Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces

The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge.

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Fani T. Willis, the Atlanta prosecutor investigating Trump, defies easy political typecasting.

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Administration Urges Colleges to Pursue Diversity Despite Affirmative Action Ban

By Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/5SjPCnA

Here’s where the cases against Trump stand.

By Ben Protess, Alan Feuer and Danny Hakim from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4H3aKwd

Canadian couple win damages from Italian ruling party

The far-right party has been ordered to pay damages over a photo used in an anti-surrogacy campaign.

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CBS News President Steps Down

By Rob Copeland from NYT Business https://ift.tt/VIN4pui

Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.

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Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.

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Monday Briefing: Hawaii Death Toll Rises

By Justin Porter from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/GC2nSLY

Riyadh Appoints Envoy to Palestinians Amid Push for Saudi-Israeli Ties

By Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/J7PsVwN

At Darmstadt, the Avant-Garde Rivals Wagner’s ‘Ring’

By Seth Colter Walls from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/p5Y1emb

Keith Waldrop, Professor and Award-Winning Poet, Dies at 90

By Neil Genzlinger from NYT Books https://ift.tt/mT53H6d

Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires.

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A survivor made a desperate dash into the sea to escape an inferno.

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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention

Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup.

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Italy could host Musk v Zuckerberg cage fight

The culture minister says he has spoken to the X boss about hosting the showdown as a charity event.

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9 New Books We Recommend This Week

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Famous tree and centuries-old church hit by Hawaii fires

There are fears the rich history and culture of Lahaina, hit by Hawaii wildfires, may have been destroyed.

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Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump's Twitter account

Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal.

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In ‘Operation Mincemeat,’ the Theater of War Is a Comedy

By Alexis Soloski from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/wDynFM4

Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer

Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her.

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Can These Three Much-Loved Musicals Ever Be Truly Revived?

By Jesse Green from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/lEDWRVe

What is Ohio's Issue 1- and why is the vote so controversial?

A seemingly tedious constitutional amendment could have a significant impact on abortion rights.

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Foreign Ministers of China and Russia Confer After Jeddah Talks

By Paul Sonne from NYT World https://ift.tt/bHt6gin

O’Shae Sibley’s ‘Expression Was Turned Into Resistance’

By Gia Kourlas from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/eIvtoYj

Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say

President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".

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Gaza Protests Struggle to Gain Traction as Police Crack Down

By Patrick Kingsley and Iyad Abuheweila from NYT World https://ift.tt/w8hiUcW

Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia yields only small gains in first 2 months

Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working?

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Barbecues, Fairs and Weddings: Ron DeSantis Amps Up Retail Politics in Iowa

By Nicholas Nehamas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/M3iODkW

At Bessie Awards, Mourning and Celebration

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Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros.

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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people.

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Palestinian Kills Israeli in Tel Aviv, a Day After West Bank Violence

By Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/7nvM5PD

Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM

Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair.

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Teenager Is Charged in Killing of Dancer at Brooklyn Gas Station

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Love Letter: Honoring O’Shae Sibley at the Stonewall Inn

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