French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt
MPs will vote on François Bayrou's budget plan in the autumn, in a moment of high risk for the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZuCOin2
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Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia
Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t6U1Lql
Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year
The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sV3kblh
Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence
The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8K3flwV
South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant
Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HgnqPe0
Nato to send 700 more troops to Kosovo after clashes
The reinforcements come after 30 Nato peacekeepers and 52 protesters were hurt in clashes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wovPXsJ
Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort
The 51-year-old has a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MoOciCg
After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?
The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zekSmNa
Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism
Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r5VdlYc
German police arrest stripper over toy gun
Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pO24uRl
Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican
It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7HBgDFc
Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan
Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yWjXeI6
Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided
The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/br4fpIW
US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says
President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/smDbVi3
Lake Maggiore tourist boat overturns, with one dead and three missing
Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q1pmjWP
Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus
The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EdUqSAg
Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet
The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KOjg92E
China's C919 passenger plane makes maiden flight
China hopes the C919 will end the dominance of Airbus and Boeing - but it relies on Western components. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ti56z1P
Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest
Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WVjAMgG
US debt ceiling: Negotiators agree a deal in principle, McCarthy says
The White House and the Republicans are now ironing out details of a bill to avert a massive default. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KoXw9Vm
ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research
The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EOC4lVQ
Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally
Ken Paxton, Texas' Attorney General, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ks3XLUG
Turkish presidency run-off decides if Erdogan should have five more years
Turks vote in a momentous presidential run-off to decide on their country's future path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WqXFcx5
Apple's $50 Million 'Butterfly' Keyboard Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement Approved by US Court
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Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin'
Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an "historic opportunity" to strike a major blow to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GeuXSxj
Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft
Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AG6ZhnJ
Erdogan and rival clash over refugees in desperate race for vote
The last hours of Turkey's presidential race turn sour as the candidates argue over refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQL30hY
IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?
These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ILfsJV1
Driver swept backwards in raging Spanish floodwaters
Video filmed on a phone shows the driver losing control of the car before getting caught in the current. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GkUgsCj
NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting
Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j7EFmMA
Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study
The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GCZgNJ0
Inside ‘Alone in the Dark’: THQ’s Re-Imagining of the ‘90s Lovecraftian Survival Horror Game
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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JascEn9
Hamida Banu: Indian wrestler whose ‘marriage bout’ no one could win
Hamida Banu's feats brought her international fame and an almost mythical status - but then she vanished. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UMZHIES
Was Russia attacked by a Ukrainian drone boat in the Black Sea?
BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner on how much we know about what happened in the Black Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LQTEvY7
Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa
Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BSU20MG
Watch tiny newborn meerkats explore zoo enclosure
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of meerkat pups for the first time in 16 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kq9kwmi
Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?
Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IuwXke8
Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions
Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PqU1psn
Watch: Eight of Tina Turner's most legendary songs
A look back at some of the singer's hits after her death at the age of 83. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DfdwZ7J
3 Smart Techniques for Better (and Beautiful) Strawberry Desserts
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Ron DeSantis: Who is the Florida governor and White House contender?
The Ivy League-educated former naval officer is lauded by many on the right as a political rock star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1MbHc70
Harlan Crow Declines to Provide Information Sought by Senate Democrats
By BY CARL HULSE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/HfWkhEP
DeSantis Set to Announce 2024 Run on Twitter With Elon Musk
By BY SHANE GOLDMACHER, MAGGIE HABERMAN, RYAN MAC AND NICHOLAS NEHAMAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NGsz1xy
Adolf Hitler house in Austria to be used for police human rights training
It is the latest twist in a long-running row over what to do with the building in Braunau am Inn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fmL3giG
U.S. Investigates Fatal Shooting of Tribe Member by Border Agents
By BY DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR AND REMY TUMIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cnvgPyz
A potential solution evokes old budget fights: Spending caps.
By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT AND CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/fmsdxFh
After the Warhol Decision, Another Major Copyright Case Looms
By BY MATT STEVENS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/GjBACTg
Erdogan Secures Endorsement of Former Rival for President
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Russia charges international court officials in retaliation for the war crimes case against Putin.
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Greek Leader Claims ‘Political Earthquake’ as His Party Leads in Elections
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Una estampida en un estadio de fútbol en El Salvador deja a 12 personas muertas
By BY EDUARDO MEDINA from NYT En español https://ift.tt/DKXJbVq
US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse
The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xQF3UeT
Ukraine tries to dispel Russia’s claims in Bakhmut, saying it controls a small part of the city.
By BY MATTHEW MPOKE BIGG from NYT World https://ift.tt/xdtSPO0
Who will win the Preakness Stakes? Here’s what our experts think.
By BY JOE DRAPE AND MELISSA HOPPERT from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/s8AHZ7t
British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73
The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Aw8V6JQ
The key events in the battle for Bakhmut, the war’s longest-running sustained fight.
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Requiem for the 7 dead horses of Kentucky Derby week.
By BY JOE DRAPE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/O1zoPg9
Martin Amis, Acclaimed Author of Bleakly Comic Novels, Dies at 73
By BY DWIGHT GARNER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/uLq2j0d
In Flood-Stricken Area of Italy, Residents Fear This Won’t Be the Last of It
By BY GAIA PIANIGIANI AND ELISABETTA POVOLEDO from NYT World https://ift.tt/vcBTjZQ
In a Sharp Reversal, Biden Opens a Path for Ukraine to Get Fighter Jets
By BY DAVID E. SANGER, JIM TANKERSLEY, MICHAEL CROWLEY AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/8AefYQG
NASA Partners With Blue Origin to Build Spacecraft for Moon Mission
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Bill Perkins, Defender of His Harlem Constituents, Dies at 74
By BY SAM ROBERTS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/E51xg2n
Big Tech Gets Support From EU Regulators Against Telcos' Network Fee Push
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Blur Surprises With a Reflection on Fame, and 9 More New Songs
By BY JON PARELES AND LINDSAY ZOLADZ from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/VU7a0sK
Peter Thiel Is Latest Billionaire Said to Have Met With Jeffrey Epstein
By BY MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN AND RYAN MAC from NYT Business https://ift.tt/mPWNuAX
Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud
The company makes the decision amid an escalating legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BiWwJUQ
Kick Off Summer With These 5 Breezy Make-Ahead Salads
By BY KAY CHUN from NYT Food https://ift.tt/YRkB63v
Elizabeth Holmes Must Report to Prison on May 30 and Pay Restitution
By BY LORA KELLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/gByFHOk
Meta India's Director and Head of Partnerships Manish Chopra Announces Resignation
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Meta Set to Face Record EU Privacy Fine Related to Data Transfer of Facebook Users
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Oldest Nearly Complete Hebrew Bible Sells for $38.1 Million
By BY JENNIFER SCHUESSLER from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/zR94dXI
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager Digital Hopeful to Provide 35 Percent Customer Payout
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Kassa Overall Knows Artists Feel Pressure. His New Album Explores It.
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Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks
Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/72dpftZ
How a 150-Year-Old Law Against Lewdness Became a Key to the Abortion Fight
By BY EMILY BAZELON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/rpRX5eQ
Asante King asks British Museum to return gold to Ghana
Asante King met with the British Museum's director on a recent visit to London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WJiKXep
Amy Silverstein, Who Chronicled a Life of Three Hearts, Dies at 59
By BY ALEX WILLIAMS from NYT Books https://ift.tt/Awi7r9U
African leaders plan ‘peace mission’ to Russia and Ukraine.
By BY LYNSEY CHUTEL from NYT World https://ift.tt/xZhCYTq
New Zealand hostel fire: At least six dead and more missing in Wellington
Wellington fire commander Nick Pyatt says the blaze is the city's "worst nightmare". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b9MGW23
Staff Members Attacked With Bat at Congressman’s Virginia Office
By BY REMY TUMIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/QmlUG9n
WhatsApp Rolls Out Chat Lock Feature for Keeping Conversations Hidden, Secure
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Staff Members Attacked With Bat at Congressman’s Virginia Office
By BY REMY TUMIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/dhvXVlm
ExxonMobil settles decades-old torture case with Indonesian villagers
The villagers allege torture, sexual assault and beatings by soldiers contracted by the oil company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L3V9Coc
A Six-Hour Opera Goes On for One Euphoric Night Only
By BY ZACHARY WOOLFE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/RcGCdhP
Voy a arruinar tu serie de tele favorita
By BY ANNA-LISA COHEN from NYT En español https://ift.tt/kThrcU7
In a tent in Turkey’s quake zone, neither candidate inspires confidence.
By BY NIMET KIRAC from NYT World https://ift.tt/1Kyxntw
In Blow to Junta, Thai Voters Overwhelmingly Back Opposition Parties
By BY SUI-LEE WEE AND MUKTITA SUHARTONO from NYT World https://ift.tt/WxIsBhP
Here is how you pronounce Kilicdaroglu.
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U.S. officials, often exasperated by Erdogan, are watching the vote closely.
By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/xOZMcAK
With Ukraine’s hopes in its hands, Tvorchi takes the stage.
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