Thursday, 29 February 2024

Monday, 26 February 2024

The proposal includes the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinians convicted of terrorism.


By Ronen Bergman and Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/lLEoI8k

College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift

The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.

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Friday, 23 February 2024

South Carolina Is Nikki Haley’s Last Hope


By Astead W. Herndon, Claire Hogan and Mark Boyer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PFWxd2O

Eight in hospital after smell Sweden security HQ

Hundreds of security service workers are evacuated after reports of an unusual smell in the building.

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Thursday, 22 February 2024

X admits to taking down India farmers' protest posts

The micro-blogging site says it did so after receiving orders from the Indian government.

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Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Saturday, 17 February 2024

Police in Russia Detain Mourners at Navalny Memorials


By The Associated Press and Reuters from NYT World https://ift.tt/x4HbG3e

Navalny's team accuses Russia of 'hiding' his body

An ally of the opposition activist, who died on Friday, says officials are "trying to cover traces".

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Friday, 16 February 2024

Thursday, 15 February 2024

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

Sarkozy’s Prison Sentence Halved to 6 Months


By Roger Cohen from NYT World https://ift.tt/ydYTKQ4

Men's conference: How some Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

Social media is awash with events enabling men to get away from the "pressures" of Valentine's Day.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xjryh0D

Monday, 12 February 2024

In Usher We Trust


By Tressie McMillan Cottom from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/6eH5Mqh

Polish state TV host decries past anti-LGBT output

Wojciech Szelag apologised to LGBT people for the TVP Info channel's "hateful words" targeted at them.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KWNiou6

Saturday, 10 February 2024

Friday, 9 February 2024

Wednesday, 7 February 2024

When ‘Giants’ Roam the Museum Halls


By Will Heinrich from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/rV4B9u8

US Marines helicopter reported missing with five on board

Rescue teams are searching for the aircraft, which was flying to California from Las Vegas.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jVL8ti4

Tuesday, 6 February 2024

Prominent New York Developer Arrested on Charges Tied to Vast Fraud Scheme


By Matthew Haag, William K. Rashbaum and Jonah E. Bromwich from NYT New York https://ift.tt/KqERB8U

Michigan school shooter's mother guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is the first US parent ever convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting by their child.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GJpO5qw

Saturday, 3 February 2024

Friday, 2 February 2024

Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight off after Briton sustains cut

Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk is postponed after the Briton sustains a cut in training.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mk3gDb7

Man in French court over missing endangered monkeys

The 20-year-old suspect denies stealing 14 rare squirrel monkeys from a tropical zoo near Marseille.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RU3gDsz

Thursday, 1 February 2024

A Practical Guide to Quitting Your Smartphone


By Kashmir Hill from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3NfGzwm

US and UK strikes fail to slow Houthi attacks

BBC Verify analysis shows how Houthi tactics have changed, as commercial shipping traffic in the Red Sea halves.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YeW51Av

US sanctions Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

The US president sanctions four Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians.

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