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US announces $46 million in funds to eight nuclear fusion companies

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Amid unease in Moscow, Putin seeks to project calm after drone attack

The Kremlin said air defenses worked 'properly' even as it faced questions about introducing martial law in response to drone strikes in Moscow. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/5sy2vGa

Pakistan media raises concern over unprecedented censorship by state institutions

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As the plight of journalists in Pakistan continues to remain a grave concern, the Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND) has expressed concerns about the disappearance of journalists in the country, reported Dawn news. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0WvfhX1

North Korea fires projectile south, prompting air raid sirens in Seoul

Air raid sirens were heard across Seoul, though the warning was shortly taken back. The Ministry of Interior and Safety called it a “false alert.” from Washington Post https://ift.tt/m2pagJV

Brazil’s Lula promised to save democracy. Why is he embracing Maduro?

The Brazilian leader's welcome was another stop in the diplomatic comeback of Venezuela's socialist authoritarian. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/k2KzqLP

Chinese jet conducts ‘aggressive’ move on U.S. surveillance plane

The Pentagon released video appearing to show a Chinese military jet intercepting a U.S. surveillance plane over the South China Sea. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/T1rayDv

What 5 more years of Erdogan's rule means for Turkey

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Waters in Venice’s Grand Canal turn bright green, prompting investigation

Italian media said the occurrence was reminiscent of when an Argentine artist released colored pigment into the waterway in 1968 to raise ecological awareness. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/q4xW31a

Ukraine live briefing: Russia continues air raids; Ukraine proposes 50-year sanctions on Iran

Ukraine endured its 15th nightly air raid this month. The country’s military officials said Russian forces launched up to 40 missiles and 35 drones. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/sOQ7khf

The American military veterans who’ve fallen in Ukraine

On Memorial Day, the loved ones of American veterans killed in Ukraine reckon with the meaning of service under one flag — and sacrifice under another. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/DehbgGW

North Korea announces 'satellite' launch: Japan

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Pyongyang has informed Japan's coastguard that a rocket will be launched between May 31 and June 11 and will fall in waters near the Yellow Sea, East China Sea and east of Luzon Island in the Philippines, a coastguard spokesman told AFP. However, the prime minister's office in a tweet said Fumio Kishida issued instructions "on North Korea's notification about the launch of a ballistic missile that it describes as a satellite". from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/EJk4Ag5

Ukrainians fighting outside Bakhmut see Russian mercenaries withdrawing

Ukrainian soldiers say they see signs that Russia's Wagner mercenaries are pulling back and turning over defense of the recently captured city to regular Russian forces, from Washington Post https://ift.tt/QaIeHt3

After bitter campaign, a divided Turkey votes in critical runoff election

Turkish voters head to the polls Sunday for a landmark presidential runoff, with President Recep Tayip Erdogan favored to cement his rule after 20 years in power. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/4FfTh9j

China's first homegrown passenger jet takes off on maiden commercial flight

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China Eastern Airlines flight MU9191 rose into the skies above Shanghai Hongqiao Airport just after 10:30 am (0230 GMT), footage from state broadcaster CCTV showed. The plane is carrying over 130 passengers on China Eastern Airlines flight MU9191 to Beijing's Capital International Airport, CCTV said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/7LbgiYr

Four Nasa volunteers to spend 1 year in Houston Mars simulator

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Travellers to UK face long wait as glitch shuts e-gates

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Negotiators 'closer to an agreement' on US debt crisis, but no deal in sight

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Ukraine live briefing: 2 dead, more than 30 injured in attack on Dnipro

Two children and several health-care workers were injured in the attack, which destroyed a hospital and damaged a veterinary clinic, the Dnipro regional governor said. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/OWeULHc

Russians snitch on Russians who oppose war with Soviet-style denunciations

President Vladimir Putin urged Russians to purge traitors. Now, neighbors and coworkers are informing on each other, and thousands have been arrested. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/oRpSbEH

US navy hit by Chinese hacking campaign, report says

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A reported state-sponsored Chinese hacking campaign against targets in the US and Guam has raised concerns that Beijing is preparing to disrupt communications in the Pacific in the event of conflict. The campaign was identified by Microsoft, which alleges that a group of state-sponsored Chinese hackers, which it has named Volt Typhoon, breached a number of government, communication, manufacturing, technical and military institutions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/4iu78sv

With a secret home ‘lab’, woman beats Taliban ban, bags IIT degree

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Nepal PM to be on 4-day India trip from May 31

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Sunny weather in southern Ukraine suggests new fighting season has begun

With Ukrainian soldiers wearing warm-weather uniforms, a much-anticipated counterattack against occupying Russian forces seems imminent. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/JuwO60U

China and Russia draw closer, but how close?

While Russia wants to make good on its supposed “no limits” friendship with Beijing, Chinese officials and analysts describe the ties between the countries as not a full-fledged alliance. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/f7qoLCl

Joe Biden nominates Black air force general to head US military

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US President Joe Biden nominated General Charles Brown for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Brown would be the second Black man ever picked for the job, and his confirmation would mark the first time that African Americans fill both of the military's top jobs. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/UvxnmH0

Suspect held after 4 killed in Japan gun and knife attack

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Japanese police have arrested the suspect who had holed up in a house in central Japan after allegedly killing four people, including two police officers. The man reportedly told a witness he wanted to kill one of the victims, and the mother of one of the women who escaped said the attacker was her son, and that his father was chairman of the city assembly. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/OfqF2oK

U.S. among 17 countries that practice forced labor, a form of ‘modern slavery,’ report finds

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States in 1865, with one exception: compulsory labor in prisons. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/9En7sQz

Ukraine live briefing: F-16 jets will be a strong signal from the world to Russia, Zelensky says

Ukraine says its defense system will only be complete with the powerful fighter jets and is working to deploy them as soon as possible. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/xYAqr0V

In wartime Russia, a farm-to-table evangelist finds refuge in a village

Boris Akimov, Russia's leading locavore, now runs an inn and restaurant in a village and hopes his country might find redemption in farming, foraging and, especially, homemade food. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/EKCORxQ

Brazil declares 6-month health emergency several after bird flu cases

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Twitter crashes during Ron DeSantis US presidential run announcement

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Twitter crashed repeatedly on Wednesday during a Spaces session with Elon Musk and Florida governor Ron DeSantis, causing problems for DeSantis' announcement of his Republican presidential nomination run. Musk, who took over the social media platform in October, has laid off thousands of employees including engineers responsible for fixing software bugs, leaving Twitter at risk of crashing during times of high traffic. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/yEMnb1R

Ron DeSantis jumps into 2024 White House race as Trump's biggest threat

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, setting up a potential clash with former President Donald Trump. Polls currently show Trump with a significant lead over DeSantis, but the Florida governor is expected to have deep financial resources and a rising national profile. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/BubIVSl

Marta Wise, child survivor of Auschwitz, dies at 88

She turned 10 years old the day of her arrest and was subjected to the medical experiments of Nazi doctor Josef Mengele. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/fjoJ9Wz

Ukraine-Aligned Fighters Assault Russian Region of Belgorod for 2nd Day 

https://ift.tt/vfoUuk6 cross-border attacks by fighters aligned with Ukraine were an effort to force Russia’s military to divert troops from the front line, an official said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mIZxfC0

U.S.-Made Armored Vehicles Appear to Have Been Used in Attack on Russia

https://ift.tt/OZ46rug least three of what appeared to be American-made tactical vehicles known as MRAPs were part of the cross-border attack. According to visual evidence, Russia captured two of them. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/w4KjgnY

Mexican President Said He Told Ally Not to Worry About Being Spied On

https://ift.tt/OTYewBp leader acknowledged that he had been told the government’s top human rights official was targeted by spyware, but sought to downplay the surveillance on Tuesday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/PaCUj07

Mexican volcano spews ash and smoke as authorities urge caution

Popocatépetl, Mexico's second largest volcano, has been spewing ash onto an area accustomed to such rumblings, but authorities are telling them to be cautions. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/PlhpDU9

F-16 Training Planned for Ukraine’s Pilots

https://ift.tt/S0BrfOL pilots have a lot to learn before they can start using U.S.-made fighter jets, but experts say it might take less time than once thought. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/94kftoM

Iran Dismisses Ali Shamkhani, Top National Security Official

https://ift.tt/uAhNOon Shamkhani was one of the most powerful men in Iran, but it was not enough to insulate him after a close associate was accused of selling information to Britain. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ftaHez6

Madeleine McCann Case: Portugal to Renew Search for Long-Missing British Girl

https://ift.tt/9bjvG7k case of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who disappeared while vacationing with her family in Portugal, has drawn international attention for years. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4GTDIjK

Russia Claims Bakhmut, but Some See a Pyrrhic Victory

https://ift.tt/dv3BOUG top Ukrainian official essentially acknowledged that the devastated city had been lost. Thousands of Ukrainian and Russian soldiers died there, but the cost for Moscow was especially steep, experts say. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WxFrQnC

Before-and-after images of the destroyed Ukrainian city of Bakhmut

Bakhmut's leafy green streets are now scorched landscapes, as shown in before-and-after satellite images from Maxar. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/z3nWxH0

Imran moves SC against trials in military courts, deployment of armed forces

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, lead by former prime minister Imran Khan, challenged in the Supreme Court on Monday the deployment of armed forces in three Pakistan provinces and the federal capital, Islamabad, in aid of the civilian government, and the trial in military courts of civilians accused of the May 9 attacks on military installations. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/sy2F4fx

As hold on Bakhmut slips, Ukrainian forces push to encircle city

Ukrainian forces have been reduced to small footholds in the devastated eastern city of Bakhmut but are making moves to encircle the city. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/qhyw7lm

Attack on off-road vehicle event in Mexico leaves at least 10 dead

Some authorities attributed the bloodshed at the "Cachanillazo" ride to a fight between organized crime groups, but no group has claimed responsibility. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/V0qWT7f

Your Monday Briefing: The G7 Wraps

https://ift.tt/M6DdLkT, Russia claims that it captured Bakhmut. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/x3ho5PR

As Greece Votes, Leader Says Blocking Migrants Built ‘Good Will’ With Europe

https://ift.tt/5bjR37J Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken a tough line on migrants as he turns around the country’s economy. It’s a trade-off that voters and the European Union seem more than willing to abide. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/n9tVCqd

Has Bakhmut fallen? Russia claims so, but Ukraine denies

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Russia and Ukraine gave conflicting accounts of the situation in Bakhmut on Sunday, with Kyiv saying it still controlled a small part of the besieged eastern city while Moscow congratulated the Wagner private army and Russian troops for "liberating" it. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZrmfCwq

Five Iranian border guards killed in clashes in southeast

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Five Iranian border guards were killed Sunday during clashes with an armed group in the restive southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, state media reported. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZzA7mlw

Naked stand-up comedy: Everything you imagine, and more

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Former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe visits front line in Ukraine

After visiting the front line where his convoy came under fire, ex-Governor Terry McAuliffe said he was more convinced than ever that the United States must help Ukraine. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/AwaV2ID

"Democracies can deliver...": Biden on strengthening low-middle-income countries at G7 Summit

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United States President Joe Biden, on Saturday, said that all democratic nations can deliver opportunities and prosperity to strengthen infrastructure in low-middle-income countries. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/qdHAFKG

'Apathy and indifference': Greece's disillusioned voters

Greek elections have a reputation of being raucous affairs, with loud arguments at taverns or street protests -- but the vibe is muted ahead of Sunday's polls, as voters doubt the main parties' ability to lift their economic woes. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/dlrs5gW

Bakhmut Exposes Feud Between Russian Officials and Wagner’s Prigozhin

https://ift.tt/Do4y5nj V. Prigozhin, once a caterer for the Kremlin, has made capturing the city a personal obsession. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/8OBwkWV

Bowing to pressure, Biden relents on F-16s to Ukraine

Kyiv now appears in line to get F-16 fighter jets by the fall, as Washington agrees to let other nations send them into battle. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/oJSNgrY

Russia says its defense minister visited the Zaporizhzhia area of southern Ukraine.

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Iran executes three men connected to anti-government protests

Rights groups say they were accused unfairly, made to confess under duress and convicted without sufficient evidence, to deter dissent. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/nzaGKTh

Border crossings down, but many migrants released to U.S. to ease crowding

About 11,000 recent border crossers were deported in the past week. But 21,000 were released to await a U.S. court date, which may spur others to try to cross. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/XynUtLw

Police searches Imran Khan’s residence in Lahore

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Tension prevailed in Lahore on Friday as police searched former prime minister Imran Khan’s residence for suspects involved in attacks on military and government installations following his arrest. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0xrvPSg

S.P. Hinduja, patriarch of British Indian business empire, dies at 87

Mr. Hinduja and his three bothers claimed the wealth from the Hinduja Group was shared equally. A battle over a Swiss bank has divided the family. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/MPw61W7

FDA Panel Recommends RSV Vaccine to Protect Young Infants

https://ift.tt/Py4t5od committee of experts voted in favor of a new shot administered to pregnant women, one in a series of new ways to arm the very young against a life-threatening virus. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/jkgmB5Z

In symbolic Hiroshima, US & allies size up Russia & China

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US President Joe Biden and Japan's Fumio Kishida met for talks in the deeply symbolic city of Hiroshima on Thursday, aiming for closer cooperation in the face of an ascendant China and an unpredictable Russia they see as threatening the post-war order. The two met ahead of a three-day Group of Seven (G7) summit that starts on Friday in Hiroshima, the first city to be levelled by an atomic bomb. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/EnUmhs1

Imran Khan brings up 1971 to beat down rivals

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Former PM Imran Khan has compared Pakistan’s current politics with circumstances prevalent before the 1971 war that led to the secession of East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/nhENKb5

Gary Prado Salmón, Bolivian Captor of Che Guevara, Dies at 84

https://ift.tt/jktqQ5Y army captain, he led the operation that tracked down the Communist guerrilla who had helped lead the Cuban revolution and was trying to foment one in Bolivia. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/f1LTJRD

Suspected deadly fungal infections linked to surgery in Mexico

The CDC issued a health advisory and a travel advisory after five women developed meningitis following surgical procedures in the border city of Matamoros. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/h4eETVn

Your Thursday Briefing: The G7 Begins

https://ift.tt/8YLaypX, hot years ahead as global temperatures rise. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/nrQ6zwS

Abortion pill at heart of Supreme Court ruling is approved in over 90 countries

Legal wrangling over abortion and mifepristone — most recently in a federal appeals court — places the U.S. on a different trajectory from the rest of the world. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/onZW2Yw

Russian scientists, experts in hypersonic technology, arrested for treason

In an open letter published on Monday, Russian scientists protested the academics’ arrest, from Washington Post https://ift.tt/tAwD25G

Ukraine and Russia Renew a Deal to Allow Ukraine to Ship Grain

https://ift.tt/PBrvMb5 last year blocked exports of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea, a vital part of the global food supply, but they resumed last summer under a fragile pact. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Pinmp6V

Former France president Nicolas Sarkozy loses corruption appeal, to challenge at highest court

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Ukraine Says It Shot Down Hypersonic Russian Missiles Over Kyiv

https://ift.tt/Z2G8zCo Russian barrage also damaged a U.S.-made Patriot air-defense system, but officials said it was still working. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/rFBAJU0

Chief of Ukraine Supreme Court Is Arrested and Accused of Bribery

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/world/europe/ukraine-supreme-court-chief-bribery.html‘This is a dark day in the history of the court,’ its judges said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/twnHG2l

Owen Davidson, Australian master of doubles tennis, dies at 79

Eight of his major titles came with Billie Jean King, with whom he formed a formidable mixed doubles partnership in the 1960s and ’70s. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/wlDS21z

Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine Says It Shot Down Hypersonic Missiles

https://ift.tt/ebcJOM5, a dim outlook for Cambodia’s opposition. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/f0Tihd2

European leaders gather in Iceland to discuss human rights and support for Ukraine.

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Bird Flu Vaccine Authorized for Emergency Use in California Condors

https://ift.tt/8eCpFow than 20 of the birds, which are critically endangered, have died in recent months. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/b47lj0X

Fire at Hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, Kills at Least 6

https://ift.tt/UmXxHzy cause of the blaze at the hostel, which has 92 rooms and no sprinklers, an official said, was under investigation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/oq4n8BP

New Zealand hostel fire kills at least six people

Six people have been confirmed dead in a fire that broke out in a Wellington hostel around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, officials said. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/3HYOcBx

Former U.S. Embassy Employee Is Being Held in Moscow, Russian State News Says

https://ift.tt/DTrVaQb State Department had no immediate comment on the report that an American, identified as Robert Shonov, had been arrested and charged with conspiracy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/w829ZFG

Your Tuesday Briefing: A Runoff in Turkey

https://ift.tt/gp4cyrQ, Thailand’s opposition parties agreed to form a coalition. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/qzrlESv

World leaders in Japan, China as a negotiator, and grain deal deadline: What to watch for this week.

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Turkey faces runoff election with Erdogan leading

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan failed to secure a clear majority to extend his two-decade-long rule, and will now face his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu in a second round of voting on 28 May. Erdogan led with 49.39% of the votes in the presidential election while Kilicdaroglu had 44.92%, causing deep political polarisation within the country at a political crossroads. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/iAuq3dO

Wagner chief offered to give Russian troop locations to Ukraine, leak says

Yevgeniy Prigozhin offered to tell Ukraine where Russian troops were located if they pulled back from Bakhmut, where Wagner mercenaries were taking heavy losses from Washington Post https://ift.tt/bmWQEBn

Erdogan Faces Runoff in Turkish Residential Election

https://ift.tt/QtfOyur two decades in power, a struggling Recep Tayyip Erdogan now has two more weeks to persuade Turkish voters that he is the best choice to lead the country. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/YWvfKVQ

Kilicdaroglu: Bookish retiree pushes Erdogan to historic run-off in Turkey

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Your Monday Briefing: Thailand Votes for Change

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Thai opposition leads vote count, spelling possible end to military rule

With the majority of the votes counted, Pheu Thai and Move Forward had garnered well over 50 percent of the popular vote, according to the Election Commission. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/YuR7ZTr

NATO races to bridge divisions over Ukraine membership

Discussions have intensified in the weeks before NATO leaders gather to cement plans for strengthening the alliance's defenses against Russia. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/ljXTE9Z

Cyclone Mocha set to crash over Myanmar, Bangladesh

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Crucial polls today in Turkiye, Thailand

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Mexico faces humanitarian crisis as Biden migration policy kicks in

The desperation at a migrant camp in Matamoros, a half-mile from the U.S. border, underscored the questions swirling around Biden's new migration policy. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/GKwWiry

Kemal Dervis, taskmaster who helped rescue Turkey’s economy, dies at 74

Kemal Dervis was known for his blunt assessments of the Turkish economy, forcing through unpopular austerity measures. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/4reh8uz

Israel and Islamic Jihad agree to cease-fire, ending five-day conflict

Israel and Islamic Jihad, the Gaza-based militant group, agreed to a cease-fire Saturday night, ending a five-day bout of violence that killed at least 35 people. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/O9IQzrP

‘That Fear Never Goes Away’: One Family Awaits a Decision on Asylum

https://ift.tt/EoWszi9 and his family, who had been living in a Tijuana shelter for years while waiting for an appointment to seek asylum in the United States, are some of the first to be processed after the lifting of a pandemic-era policy. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/k7DASgX

US 'doomsday' mother found guilty of murdering children

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A US mother with "doomsday" religious beliefs was found guilty Friday of murdering two of her children and conspiring to kill her husband's ex-wife. Vallow, who has reportedly claimed to be a goddess charged with preparing humanity for the second coming of Christ, faces up to life in prison without parole. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/Znu3Njl

Doomsday plot: Idaho jury convicts woman in murders of 2 children, romantic rival

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Lori Vallow Daybell has been convicted in the murders of her two youngest children and a romantic rival, culminating a three-year investigation. Prosecutors described Vallow Daybell as a power-hungry manipulator killing for money, whereas the defense team said she was a normally protective mother who fell under the romantic sway of a wannabe cult leader. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/fAu8V4b

Russia's retreat from parts of Bakhmut: Wagner boss calls it a 'rout'

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Russian forces have retreated north of Ukraine's Bakhmut battleground city following a new Ukrainian offensive, with both sides reporting the biggest Ukrainian gains in six months. While details are scarce, Ukraine took the high ground overlooking Bakhmut and opened the main highway leading into the city from the West. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/896n7Uw

Imran gets bail for 2 weeks, blanket protection from arrest till May 15

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U.S. Solar Makers Criticize Biden’s Tax Credits as Too Lax on China

https://ift.tt/YSldgWc manufacturers of solar products say rules issued by the Biden administration on Friday will “cement China’s dominance” over the solar industry from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/tVu0QaD

Facing toughest election in years, Turkey’s Erdogan lashes out

Erdogan's rancorous rhetoric reflects the pressures and peril of an election unlike any other during his two decades as Turkey's dominant political figure. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/eTuDImw

Why One Upscale Apartment Building Became a Death Trap in the Turkey Earthquakes

https://ift.tt/VNUYoxW Times investigation and forensic analysis uncovered how flawed design and minimal oversight proved fatal when a major earthquake struck southern Turkey. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/b4vwEhr

Sudan’s Clashing Forces Agree to Allow Aid In, but Not to a Truce, U.S. Says

https://ift.tt/jWFwDO5 hope the agreement will allow the delivery of life-saving aid and ease conditions for the millions of Sudanese suffering after nearly four weeks of fighting between rival generals. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/d3l6JXG

What is Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the militant group Israel is targeting in Gaza?

Stakes are high as a new phase of the Israeli-Palestinian crisis unfolds, with Islamic Jihad emerging as an influential force in Gaza and the West Bank. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/asbYRrt

Karl Jenkins Sets the Record Straight: He Is Not Meghan Markle

https://ift.tt/4MnpSvV jokesters claimed that Karl Jenkins was the Duchess of Sussex in disguise at the coronation. He sets the record straight. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/lKi5ozQ

Days After Crowning the King, Archbishop Condemns U.K. Migrant Plan

https://ift.tt/SwALnfN Most Rev. Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and a member of the House of Lords, told Parliament that the government’s plan to deal with immigration is “morally unacceptable.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/wv9aojl

Ukraine Makes Gains Near Embattled Bakhmut, a First in Months

https://ift.tt/mWwrtdR leader of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group confirmed the Ukrainian advance, and continued to air divisions among Moscow’s forces. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xXM4Pwy

Biden administration mobilizes troops, prepares new asylum restriction

As Title 42 border expulsions cease this week, 1,500 more U.S. troops are heading to the southern border in anticipation of a major influx of migrants. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/yFnvfwZ

David Miranda, Who Went From Rio’s Slums to Brazil’s Congress, Dies at 37

https://ift.tt/qlnNegG he pursued politics, he helped Edward Snowden reveal classified documents and lobbied for his asylum in Brazil. In Congress he was a leading gay-rights advocate. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/I51bBlt

Your Thursday Briefing: Unrest in Pakistan

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David Miranda, Brazilian gay rights activist and legislator, dies at 37

He assisted his husband, journalist Glenn Greenwald, in disseminating information from classified U.S. documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden. from Washington Post https://ift.tt/gL4OUPC

Pakistan erupts as troops storm court to arrest Imran Khan in graft case

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Pakistan descended into civil disorder Tuesday, including a reported breach of the army's general headquarters in Rawalpindi and the corps commander's residence in Lahore cantonment, within hours of paramilitary forces bulldozing their way into the Islamabad high court premises and arresting former PM Imran Khan in one among multiple corruption cases slapped on him by the Shehbaz Sharif government. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/IGCnUEy

Ecuador legislature moves forward on president's impeachment

Ecuador’s opposition-led National Assembly has voted to move forward with impeachment proceedings against President Guillermo Lasso over embezzlement allegations, while his defense team argues that the procedure violates the legislative body’s own rules from World https://ift.tt/Uc9zIb2

U.S. Says It Dismantled Russia’s ‘Most Sophisticated’ Malware Network

https://ift.tt/qGv05OX Justice Department said the F.B.I. had turned the structure of the Russian intelligence service’s “Snake” network for spying on computers against itself. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dVkUhb3

Saudi Arabia to reopen embassy in Syria as relations improve

Saudi Arabia’s news agency reports that the kingdom’s embassy in Syria will resume work 11 years after it was closed as the two countries’ relations improve from World https://ift.tt/lBhkTqD

Victory Day, the battle for Bakhmut, and NATO: What to watch for this week.

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UN chief hopes Syria's return to Arab League helps end war

The United Nations chief is expressing hope that Syria’s return to the Arab League and intensified regional engagement can help “unlock progress” toward ending the 13-year civil war in the country from World https://ift.tt/ho354D6

Confusion in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Region as Russia Issues Evacuation Order

https://ift.tt/VOcuCAU short of food, fuel and cash, and with a Ukrainian counteroffensive imminent, many civilians are defying occupation forces’ directive, unsure where they would go. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/kOz7iIN

Your Tuesday Briefing: Texas Reels From Mass Shootings

https://ift.tt/89Rnbzc, evacuation orders in occupied Ukraine. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/D8Tj2LY

Mexican president to hold call with Biden on immigration

Mexico’s president says he will talk with U.S. President Joe Biden by telephone on Tuesday about immigration and the fentanyl crisis from World https://ift.tt/Bfy4EDs

White House national security adviser meets Saudi prince

U.S. President Joe Biden’s top national security aide has met with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince amid long-standing tensions between the White House and the kingdom from World https://ift.tt/aJfRYkt

Coronation and Election Leave Restless U.K. ‘in a Waiting Room’

https://ift.tt/k85RPu7 the gilded continuity of the coronation celebrations, there were signs that both Britain and its royal family are preparing for a new era. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/0lTBDEi

Out-of-control wildfires cause evacuations in western Canada

Fire crews are battling wildfires threatening communities in western Canada amid hopes that cooler temperatures and the possibility of rain might bring some temporary relief from World https://ift.tt/WJhx4la

Deaths from Congo floods approach 400 as search continues

A local official in eastern Congo says the death toll from recent floods has nearly doubled to almost 400 people, The administrator of the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies were recovered Sunday, including many found floating in Lake Kivu from World https://ift.tt/ZJCvuKN

Your Monday Briefing: Kishida Visits Seoul

https://ift.tt/CwdMUVP, the U.S. braces for a surge of immigrants this week. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4U9Thb6

On the Scene at London’s Coronation Parties

https://ift.tt/W6gfqtc visited some of the hundreds of street parties held in on Sunday. Here’s what I saw. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/QtSbR4P

Menahem Pressler, pianist and Beaux Arts Trio founder, dies at 99

The lauded musician helped start the trio in 1955 and continued playing concerts long after it disbanded in 2008. from World https://ift.tt/EPU9Jyi

Senior Ukrainian officials fear counterattack may not live up to hype

Ukraine is readying an assault to seize back territory occupied by Russia but Kyiv worries any gains could fall short of Western expectations and undercut support from World https://ift.tt/yj19cZ0

In London, Brazil's Lula calls for efforts to free Assange

After attending the coronation of King Charles III in London, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva denounced the lack of concerted efforts to free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has spent four years in Britain’s Belmarsh Prison from World https://ift.tt/2lB8dKs

As king, Charles inherits untold riches, and passes control of his own vast holdings to William.

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Prince Harry an odd man out at father's coronation spectacle

Prince Harry arrived at his father’s coronation alone and he left alone from World https://ift.tt/SmeRjyp

Queen Camilla Seems Lighter in Her New Role

https://ift.tt/qNgkxh9 coronation was not just the moment Charles finally ascended to a role waited for his whole life, but also the final act in the long rehabilitation of the former Camilla Parker Bowles. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mL7KT5u

UN again seeks to reassure Afghans it will deliver aid

The United Nations is seeking yet again to reassure the Afghan people that it won’t abandon them from World https://ift.tt/zR0mi9c

They refused to fight for Russia. The law did not treat them kindly.

https://ift.tt/0yV3sAe Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of Russian men have faced criminal charges for becoming war refuseniks. That has not stopped others from going to unusual lengths to avoid battle. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/j0YB2lS

Chile to choose constitutional council, but apathy reigns

Chile will vote Sunday to choose 50 delegates to a council that will draw up a new Constitution, after voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed charter last year that was widely described as one of the world’s most progressive from World https://ift.tt/Tnof1Zl

Jill Biden Greets Children and Veterans in London Ahead of King Charles Coronation

https://ift.tt/MB13cbe. Biden attended several events on Friday with Akshata Murty, the wife of Britain’s prime minister, Rishi Sunak. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/FXqIm2n

Could Russia's Putin ever be judged for aggression crimes?

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Mexican brand counterfeiting reaches new heights: Coca-Cola

Mexico has long had a problem with piracy and brand counterfeiting, but this week it reached a new height: fake Coca-Cola from World https://ift.tt/jDPgt3v

W.H.O. Dismisses Covid Origins Investigator for Sexual Misconduct

https://ift.tt/DhczmMX K. Ben Embarek led a contentious international investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XxCGwp8

Canada mulls expelling China diplomat for targeting lawmaker

Canada’s foreign minister said Thursday the country is considering the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an intelligence agency report saying one of them plotted to intimidate the Hong Kong relatives of a Canadian lawmaker from World https://ift.tt/az4nAk1

AI companies have 'moral' responsibility to protect users: White House

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Verified Videos Show Two Drones Exploding Over the Kremlin in Russia

https://ift.tt/JiFxz9s explosions were separated by about 15 minutes and one caused a brief fire. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Oge9PDW

Vatican No 2 confirms Russia-Ukraine peace mission plans

The Holy See’s No. 2 official has confirmed the existence of a Vatican peace “mission” to try to end Russia’s war in Ukraine from World https://ift.tt/GnAOfZs

Pakistan govt, opposition talks fail to end deadlock on polls

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Mexico president complains US is funding opposition

Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has again complained to the United States that the U.S. government is funding organizations opposed to his administration, this time in a letter to President Joe Biden from World https://ift.tt/CNhAI0F

What Is the Kremlin, the Heart of Putin’s Security Bubble in Russia?

https://ift.tt/Mm6d9U4 Russian president resides at various heavily guarded locations and travels frequently between Moscow and a compound in an elite suburb miles away. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/PjBKSEW

Colombian government, rebels resume talks in Cuba

Colombia’s government and its largest remaining rebel group are meeting this week in Cuba to resume peace talks aimed at reaching a cease-fire and resolving a conflict dating back to the 1960s from World https://ift.tt/i4wEeT3

Man throws shotgun cartridges into grounds of Buckingham Palace, arrested

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A man was arrested by British police on Tuesday after he approached the gates of Buckingham Palace and threw items 'suspected to be shotgun cartridges' into the grounds of the palace, London's Metropolitan Police said. "The man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon," police said in a statement, adding that a controlled explosion had also taken place. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/j5fRAX7

US, Turkey sanction 2 al-Qaida-linked militants in Mideast

The United States and Turkey have slapped sanctions on two al-Qaida-linked militants believed to have raised money for two militant groups operating in Syria from World https://ift.tt/e1H3NCD

One Dose of HPV Vaccine Prevents Infection for at Least Three Years

https://ift.tt/hj0YMIt may last even longer, scientists reported. The finding may be a boon to low-income countries, where cervical cancer takes an enormous toll. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/vxuPnHY

Guatemala journalist goes on trial in money laundering case

The president of a Guatemalan investigative newspaper has gone on trial on money laundering charges in a case media observers are criticizing as politically motivated from World https://ift.tt/QShs91B

King Charles III’s coronation: What to know about the May 6 ceremonies

King Charles and Queen Camilla will be crowned at Westminster Abbey and parade through London in rituals that help give the British monarchy its legitimacy. from World https://ift.tt/dyUwQ4m

Trump seeks mistrial in rape lawsuit over 'unfair' rulings

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Toll rises from 103 to 110 in Kenya cult starvation deaths

Kenyan officials say the number of deaths linked to a cult in the area on the country’s Indian Ocean coast has risen to from 103 to 110 from World https://ift.tt/Re7ONLr

Turkish forces killed IS chief in Syria: Erdogan

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Sudan warring sides agree to negotiate, says UN envoy

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Sudan Evacuees Flee for Saudi Arabia on Ships

https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/africa/100000008883277/sudan-evacuation-saudi-arabia.htmlSudan’s biggest seaport became a hub for displaced people fleeing violence in the nation’s capital. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/MzL7k5S