Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Will the ‘Tush Push’ Be Banned in the N.F.L.?


By Victor Mather from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/1EpijKL

'It'll be a disaster': Uncertainty for thousands forced from West Bank camps by Israeli raids

Aid agencies say it is the largest forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank in decades.

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What an AI-generated video of Gaza reveals about Trump tactics

US President Donald Trump sparked a social media frenzy when he posted a video of Gaza generated by artificial intelligence on his site Truth Social. Marianna Spring has been analysing the online tactics of Trump and his team.

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Tuesday, 25 February 2025

A Golden Era Begins for a Korean Restaurant Near Rockefeller Center


By Florence Fabricant from NYT Food https://ift.tt/whn7iaY

BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fyw1PpO

Monday, 24 February 2025

Algunos funcionarios nombrados por Trump ponen resistencia al ultimátum de Musk a los trabajadores federales


By Chris Cameron and Maggie Haberman from NYT En español https://ift.tt/EUYD6li

Pope's condition has slightly improved, Vatican says

The Vatican says the Pope's condition has improved as he spends an 11th day in hospital with double pneumonia.

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Taliban says it will try to release British couple as soon as possible

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, both in their 70s, were arrested by the Taliban in early February.

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Sunday, 23 February 2025

Expanding West Bank Campaign, Israel Sends Tanks for First Time in Decades


By Isabel Kershner from NYT World https://ift.tt/a8Q0GRj

Germany's Friedrich Merz: The risk-taker who flirted with far right

A look at the conservative leader who broke a German taboo by accepting support from the AfD.

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Pope's condition 'remains critical', Vatican says

The pontiff "continues to be alert and well oriented" and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said.

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Saturday, 22 February 2025

California asks US government for billions in fire relief funds

Governor Gavin Newsom said the requested funds will help in immediate and long-term recovery work.

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Thursday, 20 February 2025

Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava

Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava.

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Saturday, 15 February 2025

Cover up or pay a fine, Portugal's Albufeira warns

Wearing bikinis and going shirtless may soon be banned in the city, as it fights against badly behaved tourists.

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Friday, 14 February 2025

Isabella Rossellini: Model, Actress, Ethologist, Oscar Nominee


By Melena Ryzik from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/seMi6mQ

JD Vance attacks Europe over free speech and migration

The vice-president's speech at the Munich Security Conference was denounced by several European leaders.

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Pope to be admitted to hospital for bronchitis

The Pope has had bronchitis symptoms for several days leading to other officials reading his speeches.

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Half of French island in Indian Ocean burnt by wildfire

A wildfire has burnt through 55% of Amsterdam Island, a French foreign territory in the Indian Ocean.

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Thursday, 13 February 2025

€5m worth of cocaine seized in Kildare

Approximately 72 kilos of cocaine was discovered following a stop and search in the Allenwood area of Kildare

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Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Sudan fighters accused of storming famine-hit camp

Paramilitaries have been accused of burning a market and homes at a camp for displaced people.

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One killed in ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says

The attack comes after president Zelensky suggested peace negotiations with Russia could include a territory swap.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/acklNMZ

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Sunday, 9 February 2025

For Stunned Federal Workers, Sleeplessness, Anger and Tears


By Elisabeth Bumiller from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NKEg3d4

Kosovo PM's party leading but short of majority, exit poll shows

Albin Kurti's party is on track to come first in Kosovo's parliamentary election but not be able to govern alone, an exit poll predicts

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Bodies of migrants found in Libya mass grave, authorities say

It comes just days after another mass grave with 19 bodies was found on a farm nearby.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eGMozPf

Saturday, 8 February 2025

African summit urges immediate DR Congo ceasefire

Leaders from east and southern Africa call on all warring parties - including the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - to meet within five days.

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Un juez ordena el cese inmediato del acceso del equipo de Elon Musk al sistema de pagos del Tesoro


By Hurubie Meko and Qasim Nauman from NYT En español https://ift.tt/jKdMGNF

Elon Musk Brings His Playbook From Twitter to the Government


By Ryan Mac, Kate Conger, Christina Shaman, Gabriel Blanco, David Jouppi and Laura Salaberry from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/R5fYvmx

Friday, 7 February 2025

Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China

The order ending duty-free shipment of packages from China worth less than $800 had caused chaos.

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Thursday, 6 February 2025

Creamy, but No Cream


By Tanya Sichynsky from NYT Food https://ift.tt/bR6XDA1

Man launches fight against fine for loudspeaker call at French station

The outraged passenger hires a lawyer to dispute the fine over a public phone call in Nantes.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GhUxwvd

Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Sunday, 2 February 2025

Tariffs: Aiming at Mexico, Hitting Ourselves


By Binyamin Appelbaum from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/EaRdV3t

Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash named

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker also updated the list of injured to 22, with five still in hospital.

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