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At Least 58 Dead in Building Fire in Johannesburg

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By John Eligon from NYT World https://ift.tt/hoUI9gs

Five rail workers killed in Italy after being hit by train

They were hit by an empty train at a reported 160km/h (100mph) while repairing tracks near Turin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oSI8TmV

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By New York Times Games from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/fFkxEOl

Typhoon Saola, Nearing Category 5 Strength, Threatens China

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By Mike Ives from NYT World https://ift.tt/6MfxoG1

Gabon army officers announce takeover on national television

Twelve officers appear on national television to announce they are cancelling the results of Saturday's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JL6H2V8

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Bobbi Gibb: The Boston Marathon pioneer who raced a lie

Bobbi Gibb was denied by a letter and obscured by an image, but has beaten both to be recognised for what she is. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SKPtzms

Imaan Mazari-Hazir: Bail for rights lawyer who called Pakistan army 'terrorists'

Imaan Mazari-Hazir was arrested after making a speech criticising the powerful military over abductions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NGyCt2K

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Taliban stops female Afghan students leaving country to study in Dubai

The BBC speaks to students who were blocked at the airport as they tried to leave for Dubai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A9wPKON

Covid Closed the Nation’s Schools. Cleaner Air Can Keep Them Open.

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By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/kr3aDSM

Rome authorities tackle Colosseum rat infestation

Tourists post videos of rodents roaming near the ancient amphitheatre, attracted by piles of litter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5AnGMjE

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Bray Wyatt: WWE champion dies aged 36

The wrestling star had taken time off due to illness, but had been expected to return to the ring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zODPZgH

The 1,300-Year Search for the Loch Ness Monster

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By Amanda Holpuch from NYT World https://ift.tt/RgPxWsN

Chandrayaan-3: India releases first video of lunar rover Pragyaan's Moonwalk

India's space agency Isro's footage shows Chandrayaan-3's rover Pragyaan for the first time ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TzGDiJR

Here is the latest on the presumed death of the Wagner chief.

By Victoria Kim from NYT World https://ift.tt/vPk14Wt

Ukraine is noting its Independence Day with subdued celebrations.

By Constant Méheut from NYT World https://ift.tt/slY39n2

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Andrew Tate prosecution files reveal graphic claims of coercion ahead of trial

Romanian prosecutors' files, seen by BBC, allegedly show the influencer coercing women into sex acts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gsCWV5H

U.N. Accuses Taliban of Rights Violations Despite a Blanket Amnesty

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By Richard Pérez-Peña from NYT World https://ift.tt/Qh076Pi

Lost luggage showing signs of recovery after hitting 10-year high

New airline data indicates the number of lost, delayed or damaged bags is returning to pre-pandemic levels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vENuz8w

Grieving Governor’s Moderate Gun Proposal Is Spurned by G.O.P. Allies

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By Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/GD540vz

At a Tense Moment, Eric Adams Visits Israel in a Show of Solidarity

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By Emma G. Fitzsimmons from NYT New York https://ift.tt/63FJ8y0

Today’s Wordle Review

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By Elie Levine from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/ksLcUMm

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When Candidates Ghost Debates

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By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/cUjvEKf

Word of the Day: laureate

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By The Learning Network from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2UnJ1XE

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By Isaac Aronow from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/Dmb2Ezw

One Long Reporting Trip Around the World

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By Jeré Longman from NYT Times Insider https://ift.tt/idAJokX

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By Sam Corbin from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/c8z3wtp

Hawaii wildfires: Resident films moments before family home overcome by flames

Resident Ronnia Pilapil tried to fight the fire himself using a garden hose before running to safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pF4iLos

Hong Kong Stocks Are in a Bear Market, Another Sign of Trouble in China

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By John Yoon from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2CwFlAp

Russia says it shot down a drone over central Moscow.

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By Erin Mendell from NYT World https://ift.tt/xvAh2mK

North Korea: Taekwondo athletes believed headed to Kazakhstan

It will mark the first overseas appearance of North Korean athletes since the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NmCiEgl

Ship’s departure is a step toward restoring seaport traffic, Ukraine says.

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By Victoria Kim from NYT World https://ift.tt/raWAxYd

Britney Spears and husband Sam Asghari split, US media say

The couple married in June 2022 soon after the termination of the pop star's conservatorship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xBIu4GM

China Scuttles a $5.4 Billion Microchip Deal Led by U.S. Giant Intel

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By Don Clark and Keith Bradsher from NYT Business https://ift.tt/c9sT3NR

Behind Trump's huge support linger doubts on electability

Most Republicans plan to back Mr Trump if he wins the nomination, even if they want to move past him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F2lXWER

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By Elie Levine from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/54hjGsu

Typhoon Lan Knocks Out Power for Thousands in Western Japan

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By Hikari Hida from NYT World https://ift.tt/2glyEzR

Ukraine war: Three killed after blasts in Volyn and Lviv

Ukrainian officials have blamed Russia for air strikes near the country's border with Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oB5IuXv

Reviving the Redwoods

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By Jim Robbins and Ian C. Bates from NYT Science https://ift.tt/lLXdmAY

A Private Equity Firm Might Be Your Next Landlord

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By Mihir Zaveri and Wesley Parnell from NYT New York https://ift.tt/KyjWLlq

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By Elie Levine from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/8w6okPZ

Italy floods: Torrent of floodwater bursts through alpine town

Its likely the banks unexpectedly burst and covered Bardonecchia in thick mud after a mountain landslide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fVAdGij

Stunning scenes as Mount Etna erupts at night

The most active volcano in Europe, located on the island of Sicily, erupted on Sunday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4BTSc32

Old-School Fans Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th

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By Alex Vadukul from NYT Style https://ift.tt/B8psIxz

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By Elie Levine from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/q296tKZ

From the skies, the devastation in Lahaina looks surreal.

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By Jill Cowan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/jYu6P0q

Harry Kane's move to Germany... in 68 seconds

The striker, 30, is leaving Tottenham and is set to sign a deal worth more than 110m euros (£95m) from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CqOJRGW

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By Sam Corbin from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/xjvFYCM

U.K. Economy Grows Weakly

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By Kevin Granville from NYT Business https://ift.tt/erzhANK

Niger coup: West Africa nations to assemble 'standby force'

Ivory Coast's leader said the Ecowas bloc had approved military intervention "as soon as possible". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T61DMLm

Spain 2-1 Netherlands: Salma Paralluelo winner earns Spanish first Women's World Cup semi-final

Teenage winger Salma Paralluelo scores a 111th-minute winner as Spain beat the Netherlands to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IDYapbN

Who Was Fernando Villavicencio?

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By Genevieve Glatsky from NYT World https://ift.tt/bINj9mr

Drones take aim at Moscow for the sixth time this month.

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By Victoria Kim from NYT World https://ift.tt/Yj1d6Rm

3 Deaths, and a Host of Questions, After a Family Lunch in Australia

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By Yan Zhuang from NYT World https://ift.tt/m1WrZpd

World Scout Jamboree: How troubles plagued South Korea's operation

Witnesses say the event was struck by bad weather but also plagued by mismanagement and safety risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vQFmb3k

Confusion in Hollywood as Some Productions Are Allowed to Continue

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By Nicole Sperling from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Mdgh3Gi
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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zj2lumo

Deflation: Why falling prices in China raise concerns

The world's second largest economy has slipped into deflation for the first time in more than two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QzL8DqV

It’s France and three upstarts (Morocco, Colombia and Jamaica) to finish the round of 16.

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By Claire Fahy from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/cua89C1

How New York Lost and Regained Control of Union Square

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By Chelsia Rose Marcius and Maria Cramer from NYT New York https://ift.tt/iFkDPSu

Today’s Wordle Review

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By Elie Levine from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/5oMpqus

Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre's son charged with murder

Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre's son says he is guilty of murdering a Colombian surgeon in Thailand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mwdkiYU

Russia’s wartime spending raises fears of an economic bubble.

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By Anatoly Kurmanaev from NYT World https://ift.tt/mTJecD3

All scouts leaving South Korea camp as typhoon looms

UK Scouts chief executive says he feels let down by organisers of the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ObYkfP1

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Today’s Wordle Review

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By Elie Levine from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/nCmKZoe

Today’s Wordle Review

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By Isaac Aronow from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/nk7Te4P

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By Sam Corbin from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/Ka0ld2e