Tuesday, 31 May 2022

BTS: 'K-Wave' arrives at White House with anti-Asian hate summit

K-pop stars BTS are taking a break from music to help the White House take on anti-Asian crimes.

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Hungary-England 'behind closed doors' - with 30,000 fans

England will face Hungary in Budapest on Saturday with at least 30,000 fans in attendance - even though the fixture is being played behind closed doors.

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Canada Decriminalizes Opioids and Other Drugs in British Columbia


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What will the Scotland match mean to Ukrainians?

Just three months after the Russian invasion, it is likely to be emotional for fans and players.

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Monday, 30 May 2022

Under Fire for Chaos at Soccer Final, France Rejects Blame for Failures


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Monkeypox infections rise as guidance advises cases to abstain from sex

Anyone who tests positive should abstain from sex while symptomatic and use condoms for eight weeks.

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Third Met Police child strip-search case investigated

The police watchdog confirms it is investigating the strip-search of a third child by the Met Police.

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Sunday, 29 May 2022

Brazil: Landslides and floods kill dozens in Recife region

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill at least 44 people in the region of Recife in Brazil.

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French Open: Rafael Nadal wins to set up Novak Djokovic quarter-final in Paris

Rafael Nadal will play long-time rival Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-finals after winning an absorbing five-set battle with Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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Camberley: Second murder arrest after teenager dies in party stabbing

Surrey Police want to speak to anyone who saw a young man running from the scene into nearby roads.

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Saturday, 28 May 2022

Method vs. magic: How the final might go.


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Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky

In a lengthy phone call with Russia's leader, France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks.

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'Daughter's long Covid makes us prisoners in our own home'

Helen Goss calls for more help for children like Anna, 9, who is ill two years after catching Covid.

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Shrapnel in the forests and shells from the sky: ‘I’ve never seen such hell.’


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Norwich City 'in talks' with Millwaukee Brewers' owner

It is understood the owner of Millwaukee Brewers met officials at the club's home ground.

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Friday, 27 May 2022

Uvalde shooting: In the face of tragedy, a Texas town turns to prayer

Many in Uvalde say they feel lost after the school massacre, but their faith is a source of strength.

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Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years

Visitors from 98 countries will be allowed to enter, but some restrictions still remain.

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Ukraine round-up: Donbas town falls as ex-reporter urges Russians to turn off TV

There has been intense fighting in Lyman and Kyiv says pro-Russian forces control most of the city.

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Johnny Depp: Jury deliberations begin in Amber Heard defamation trial

The high profile celebrity defamation case comes to a close six weeks after it began.

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Thursday, 26 May 2022

Amber Heard: It's easy to forget I'm a human being

Heard found herself in a tense exchange with Johnny Depp's attorney as the trial nears its end.

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Texas shooting victims: Relatives of children speak of their heartbreak

Relatives of the children killed in a shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas speak of their heartbreak.

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Yes drummer Alan White dies aged 72

The prog-rock star died peacefully at home after a short illness, his bandmates have announced.

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Wednesday, 25 May 2022

Severodonetsk: Battle for key road as fighting reaches Ukraine city

Severodonetsk under constant shelling but a vital artery into the city is still open, Ukraine says.

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Sue Gray report: The unanswered questions about Downing Street parties

The report provided more information about gatherings but still left some questions unanswered.

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Sue Gray report: 'I wish I'd taken a fine to be with my dying husband'

Bereaved families call on the PM to quit, saying he has treated them like 'dirt' over Sue Gray's report.

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Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Chinese police leak reveals human cost of Uyghur incarceration

The information includes evidence of a shoot-to-kill policy for anyone who tried to escape.

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What Makes For a Healthy Democracy?


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Monday, 23 May 2022

Queen tours Chelsea Flower Show in golf buggy

This year's show includes Platinum Jubilee floral tributes to the monarch's 70 year reign.

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A Master Chocolatier Opens a Boutique in SoHo


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Southern Baptist Convention vilified sex abuse survivors - report

Survivors of sex abuse at the hands of clergy were stonewalled and vilified, a new report finds.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Eight things we learnt from her first interview

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she was forced to sign a false confession to secure her release.

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Sunday, 22 May 2022

Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia

Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory.

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Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia

Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory.

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Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa: Grealish thrilled to win title in 'perfect way'

Manchester City's Jack Grealish says it ended up being "the perfect way" to win his first Premier League title, after City recovered from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2.

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Saturday, 21 May 2022

Australia election: How Scott Morrison ran out of miracles

Australia's defeated PM had a carefully cultivated image, but it failed him in the end.

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Charles and Camilla to star in jubilee EastEnders episode

The royals will join the residents of Albert Square for a Platinum Jubilee street party.

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Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war

Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas.

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Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war

Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas.

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Friday, 20 May 2022

Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid-19

Scotland's first minister says her symptoms are mild and she will work from home for a few days.

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Ukraine war: What might tip the balance?

The conflict has become a grinding and bloody affair, with both sides making gains and losses.

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Tennis Tours Penalize Wimbledon Over Ban on Russian Players


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France's mustard shortage leaves sour taste

The price of the condiment is up 10% due to poor harvests and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

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France's mustard shortage leaves sour taste

The price of the condiment is up 10% due to poor harvests and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

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Thursday, 19 May 2022

What Goes Wrong When Athletes Act?


By BY WESLEY MORRIS, ELYSSA DUDLEY, HANS BUETOW, MAHIMA CHABLANI, SASHA WEISS AND MARION LOZANO from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/cqyxlzV

Will Sue Gray's report into Downing Street parties be damning for Boris Johnson?

Our correspondents reveal what they know about the long-awaited report on Covid law-breaking at No 10.

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Family Dollar to Close Warehouse After Rodent Infestation


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Partygate: How did the Metropolitan Police decide who to fine?

A total of 83 people have been fined over events in Westminster - but how were the decisions made?

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A Russian official tours occupied southern Ukraine.


By BY MARC SANTORA, IVAN NECHEPURENKO AND ANTON TROIANOVSKI from NYT World https://ift.tt/83nlZjw

Wednesday, 18 May 2022

Platinum Jubilee concert: Diana Ross and Queen to perform for the Queen

Diana Ross, Eurovision star Sam Ryder and Queen and Adam Lambert will perform at Buckingham Palace.

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Ros Atkins on… the windfall tax debate

Why is the government facing growing pressure to announce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies?

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Screening today: ‘Father and Soldier.’


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John Peel's family selling rare items from his archive

They say the veteran DJ collected a "wealth of souvenirs" while launching the careers of many stars.

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Charles and Camilla visit Ukrainian church on Canada tour

The royal couple lit candles on a visit to the Ottawa church and paid tribute to Canada's war dead.

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Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Amber Heard denies striking Johnny Depp and doctoring photos

Johnny Depp's lawyer has accused Ms Heard of being "the jealous one" in the ex-couple's marriage.

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National Action: How Swansea neo-Nazi ran two terror groups

Alex Davies has been convicted of being a member of a banned terror group which he founded.

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Monday, 16 May 2022

Kendrick Lamar, Mortal Icon


By BY JON CARAMANICA from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/ly3Hn56

The Believer, a Beloved Literary Magazine, Goes Home After a Risqué Detour


By BY ELIZABETH A. HARRIS AND ALEXANDRA ALTER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/iVXB8j7

Somalia: President Biden reverses Trump's withdrawal of US troops

It reverses a decision by his predecessor Donald Trump to withdraw some 700 troops from the country.

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The Buffalo Massacre: A Deadly Mix of Racism and Guns


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Twitter boss hits back on Musk doubts over fake accounts

Chief executive Parag Agrawal says the firm is confident that less than 5% of users are spam accounts.

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Probe after man wrongly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

Alex Preston says he wants answers after being told he had the illness for seven years.

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Sunday, 15 May 2022

EasyJet offers £1,000 bonus as airlines battle to recruit staff

The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers.

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Kenton Cool reaches record-breaking 16th Everest summit

The mountaineer continues to break records despite shattering his heels in an accident in 1996.

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Eurovision 2022: Sam Ryder and Graham Norton on UK's contest triumph

Sam Ryder met Eurovision commentator Graham Norton backstage and the two shared a hug.

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Saturday, 14 May 2022

Nine dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in Buffalo.

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Seven dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in upstate New York.

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Friday, 13 May 2022

How to do a push-up


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Germany Identifies Far-Right Extremists Working in Security Services


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6 Ways to Help Fight Seasonal Allergies


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Mao Zedong scroll thieves jailed in Hong Kong

The thieves were unaware of its value and sold it to an amateur collector for less than $25 (£20).

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John Waters Talks About His First Novel


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Dozens die as blaze guts office building in India capital Delhi

A huge fire kills at least 27 people in a four-storey commercial building near Mundka metro station.

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Former HBSC worker took £900,000 from customers' accounts

Hamzah Issak altered account details at a Leicester branch of HSBC between 2016 and 2018.

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Thursday, 12 May 2022

Brexit: What is the Northern Ireland Protocol?

The Northern Ireland Protocol is at the centre of a dispute between the UK and the EU.

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Air traffic controller on helping passenger land plane after pilot fell ill

Robert Morgan talked passenger Darren Harrison through landing a plane after the pilot fell ill.

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Newly public data show few Black economists at the Fed.


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Wednesday, 11 May 2022

From Car Sensors to Archaeological Maps, Laser Technology Proves a Bright Idea


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Tory MP Lee Anderson branded out of touch for food bank remarks

Lee Anderson said, rather than needing the centres, people needed to learn to cook and budget.

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Dry Nasal Covid-19 Vaccines: A Pain- and Needle-Free Alternative


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Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns US

A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further.

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Google unveils new Pixel Watch

The firm's first own-brand watch combines Google's operating system and Fitbit health tracking tech.

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Tuesday, 10 May 2022

Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was "morally wrong and flat-out stupid".

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Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was "morally wrong and flat-out stupid".

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