Desperate Housewives star Valerie Mahaffey dies aged 71

The star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer, her publicist says.

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Lynn Freed, South African Writer With a Wry Style, Dies at 79

By Michael S. Rosenwald from NYT Books https://ift.tt/bwTvJ9O

At a Legendary Manhattan Townhouse, a Party With Great Art and Great Shoes

By Emilia Petrarca from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/Cd2mIQ4

Last hospital in North Gaza governorate evacuated after Israeli order

Al-Awda, the last functioning hospital in the North Gaza governorate, is out of service after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation.

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Macron warns the West could lose credibility over Ukraine and Gaza wars

The French president spoke at the Shangri-la Dialogue, a high-level Asia defence summit in Singapore.

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Garcia Joins Generational Fight Among House Democrats

By Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/r7HPzMV

Trial of Maradona's medical team collapses

It was found that a judge involved in the case had taken part in a show about the trial.

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French Doctor Who Sexually Abused Children Gets Maximum Sentence

By Monika Cvorak and McKinnon de Kuyper from NYT World https://ift.tt/M1Z6seI

La guerra comercial con Trump pone el mercado laboral de China en riesgo

By Daisuke Wakabayashi, Meaghan Tobin and Amy Chang Chien from NYT En español https://ift.tt/lk6n8Xe

Canada 'strong and free' and other takeaways from King's throne speech

King Charles delivered the first throne speech in Canada by the head of state since 1977 as the country amid tensions with the US.

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Russia's advance in Ukraine's north east may be bid to create 'buffer zone'

The advance may be linked to Moscow's attempts to create "buffer zones" along the border, Ukrainian regional authorities say.

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House Bill Takes Aim at Tax Break for Sports Owners

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Far-right marchers attack Palestinians as Israel marks taking of Jerusalem

Israeli opposition leaders condemned attacks on Palestinians as "racist" and a disgrace to Judaism.

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Elderly woman rescued from flood ravaged Australian home

Taree, a city in New South Wales, Australia has been among the worst impacted by record levels of rainfall.

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Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks

Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs.

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US arrests man for allegedly trying to firebomb embassy in Israel

Officials say a 28-year-old with US citizenship had Molotov cocktails in his backpack and called for "death to America".

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El gobierno de Israel lideró la campaña del país para intentar ganar Eurovisión

By Alex Marshall from NYT En español https://ift.tt/6wP1QiO

1 Dead After Explosion on Barge Near Manhattan Sewage Plant

By Maia Coleman from NYT New York https://ift.tt/DGrfaqI

Frank Moore, a Top Aide to Jimmy Carter, Is Dead at 89

By Alex Traub from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/9lfvazD

DR Congo ex-leader lashes out after immunity lifted for treason charges

Joseph Kabila made the remarks in a 45-minute speech live on YouTube from an unspecified location.

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This Dress Is Dividing the Internet

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Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81

He was known for dramatic and unflinching black-and-white images of hardship, conflict and natural beauty.

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4 Key Takeaways from a New White House Report on Children’s Health

By Dani Blum, Apoorva Mandavilli, Roni Caryn Rabin and Alice Callahan from NYT Well https://ift.tt/xsu6nhy

Trump administration ends Harvard's ability to enrol international students

The move escalates the administration's row with America's oldest university over hiring, admissions and teaching practices.

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Denmark to raise retirement age to highest in Europe

From 2040, Danish people born after 31 December 1970 will be eligible to retire at 70 years old.

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Un funcionario de EE. UU. presionó para que se reescribiera un informe que contradecía a Trump

By Charlie Savage, Julian E. Barnes and Maggie Haberman from NYT En español https://ift.tt/c6L2Pgn

Noem Incorrectly Defines Habeas Corpus as the President’s Right to Deport People

By Michael Gold from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ISbyxUR

French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims

Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.

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Modi’s Government Cracks Down on Dissent Over Pakistan Conflict

By Alex Travelli and Suhasini Raj from NYT World https://ift.tt/dDuyRqx

Wall Street’s Riskiest Stock Deals Are Back, With a Trump Bump

By Maureen Farrell from NYT Business https://ift.tt/0CiNkBv

Kristen Stewart Thinks the Critics at Cannes Are Being Too Nice

By Kyle Buchanan from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/EdCvN0Y

Publix Recalls Baby Food Pouches Over Lead Contamination Concerns

By Mark Walker from NYT Business https://ift.tt/VaBhN2v

Whatever happened to Joost Klein, last year’s jilted Eurovision star?

By Alex Marshall from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/qcaCbG4

Trump says he will call Putin on Monday to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'

The US president said he would also talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Nato leaders.

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Gulf States Pay Off $15.5 Million Syrian Debt to World Bank

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Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying

The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.

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Palme d’Or Projections: Has Cannes Found Its Early Front-runner?

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Ukraine to attend peace talks as US says Trump and Putin needed for breakthrough

Marco Rubio says the "only way we’re going to have a breakthrough here is between President Trump and President Putin".

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An Effort to Kill Off Lawsuits Against Oil Giants Is Gaining Steam

By Karen Zraick from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/Ugk0IHn

Scared and malnourished - footage from Gaza shows plight of children and aftermath of Israeli strike

Israel says it targeted top Hamas militants hiding among civilians at the Khan Younis hospital.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers, the Playlist

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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas in Gaza

The 21-year-old is the first hostage to be released since a ceasefire came to an end in March.

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Fed Official Still Bracing for Economic Shock Despite China Tariff Pause

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Scepticism and cautious hope as PKK takes historic step to disband

There are calls for an amnesty for PKK prisoners, after the end of its 40-year insurgency against Turkey.

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Behind Miller’s Threat to Suspend Habeas Corpus Is the Fact That They’re Losing

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Trump to receive luxury jet for Air Force One from Qatar

The aircraft is intended for use as a presidential plane, which will then be donated to Trump's library.

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What’s the Cost to Society of Pollution? Trump Says Zero.

By Lisa Friedman from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/CcALt5o

India and Pakistan accuse each other of 'violations' after ceasefire deal

Delhi and Islamabad accused each other of breaching a ceasefire brokered after four days of cross-border attacks.

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El impacto de la guerra comercial en tu parrilla: hamburguesas más caras

By Ana Ionova from NYT En español https://ift.tt/wVOaB4S

Postal Service Selects FedEx Board Member as Next Postmaster General

By Madeleine Ngo from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/RSpkoCg

Trump drops his nominee for U.S. attorney in Washington after Republicans balk.

By Glenn Thrush from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/l1MhjPN

Turkey moves to silence jailed Erdogan rival by blocking account on X

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.

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Watch Pope Leo XIV's first public address - in full

Speaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, he paid tribute to his predecessor and called for unity.

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Want to Be a Deep Sea Explorer? Don’t Worry, There’s Lots Left.

By Rebecca Dzombak from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/hBDCqV9

South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa

The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.

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Going Back to Pavement’s Gold Sounds

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EU plans to end Russian gas imports by end of 2027

The European Union vowed to end energy relations with Russia after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Official Shot DoorDash Driver Who Asked for Directions, Police Say

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Ukraine claims strike in Russia's Kursk amid reports of fresh incursion

Kyiv says it struck a drone command centre in border village and insists forces remain inside Russian region

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Los aranceles a Temu y Shein generarán pérdidas a gigantes tecnológicos

By Daisuke Wakabayashi and Mike Isaac from NYT En español https://ift.tt/IBucNyo

How Warren Buffett Changed the Way Investors Think of Investing

By Michael J. de la Merced, Maureen Farrell and Lauren Hirsch from NYT Business https://ift.tt/gc9XQ7M

En medio de la oscuridad, encontramos alegría

By Paco Cerdà from NYT En español https://ift.tt/sz8HaA2

Fears of global instability drive Singapore voters into ruling party's arms

The People's Action Party won by a landslide in an election dominated by concerns over the cost of living and the economy.

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Trump’s plan proposes sweeping cuts to climate and renewable energy programs.

By Brad Plumer and Lisa Friedman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/gtzAj98

Attorney General Lifts Ban on Subpoenaing Reporters’ Notes in Leak Investigations

By Charlie Savage and Devlin Barrett from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2VkgcPA