Saturday, April 30, 2022

Germany takes Italy to UN court over Nazi-era compensation claims

Germany wants to stop property it owns in Italy being seized to finance compensation for Nazi war crimes

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The Papers: 'End Commons debauchery' and Tory female MP pledge

The fallout from an MP's resignation over watching pornography in Parliament dominates the Sunday papers.

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‘They are killing us’: Ukrainian volunteers take aim in target practice.


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Is Anna Wintour Really a Tyrant, or Something Else Entirely?


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Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments.

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Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano: Charting the remarkable story of the rise of women's boxing

Women's boxing was banned in England for 116 years. This weekend, Katie Taylor will headline at Madison Square Garden. This is the story of the sport's rise - and one woman who made all the difference.

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As many ambassadors left town, the pope’s emissary remained in Kyiv.


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Mariupol civilians leave besieged Azovstal steelworks

Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal.

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Friday, April 29, 2022

2 on Subway Tracks Killed by Train at a Manhattan Station


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Venus and Jupiter Conjunction: Planets to almost touch in night sky

The dazzlingly bright planets will appear extremely close together in the dark sky on Saturday.

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Met PC who went on Nigerian Big Brother gets written warning

Khafilat Kareem, a Met Police officer, went on the Nigerian version of the TV show without permission.

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All-party groups: Foreign influence could be next scandal, MPs warn

Parliamentary groups are at risk of giving "improper access" to hostile states, a report warns.

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Dexter Jackson: How it feels to be pardoned by the US president

Dexter Jackson knew he had "a one in a million chance" of being pardoned - but "never lost faith".

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Review: In a New ‘Macbeth,’ Something Wonky This Way Comes


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Dexter Jackson: How it feels to be pardoned by the US president

Dexter Jackson knew he had "a one in a million chance" of being pardoned - but "never lost faith".

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Canada removes ban on blood donations from gay men

Men who have sex with men will no longer be required to be celibate for three months before donating.

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US Army replaces cake it stole from Italian girl in 1945

Meri Mion was 13 when US soldiers, fighting Germans nearby, snatched the cake from a windowsill in Italy.

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West Ham United 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt: Hammers trail after first leg

West Ham must win in Germany to reach the Europa League final after defeat by Eintracht Frankfurt in the semi-final first leg at London Stadium.

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The Papers: 'Brit killed in Ukraine' and 'Disorder! Disorder!'

The death of an ex-British solider in Ukraine and new claims of harassment in Westminster lead the papers.

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Ukraine round-up: UN visit and a Russian roubles row

Blasts hit Kyiv while the UN chief is in the city, and there's a dispute over who is buying gas from Russia.

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Flooding on the Red River (Then and Now)


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Europa League semi-final: Rangers denied draw by late Angelino strike for RB Leipzig

Rangers must come from behind if they are to reach their first European final in 14 years after a resolute showing is undone by a late RB Leipzig wonder strike in their Europa League semi-final first leg.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Push Russia out of whole of Ukraine, says Truss

Western allies must "double down" in their support for Ukraine, the UK's foreign secretary says.

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Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: New photos bring relief and pain

Pictures show 62 people allegedly being held captive after an attack on a high-speed rail link.

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Ford lost $3.1 billion in the first quarter.


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Daily Facebook users up again after first-ever decline

But Facebook owner Meta is struggling with its slowest revenue growth since at least 2012.

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Supreme Court Debates Limits of Ruling for Tribes in Oklahoma


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Jessica Watkins: US astronaut makes space station history

Astronaut Jessica Watkins becomes the first black woman to serve on an ISS crew after SpaceX launch.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Four ways Elon Musk might change Twitter

After the billionaire struck a deal to buy the site, speculation has begun over what the future holds.

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Ukraine war: Putin tells UN chief he hopes for 'positive result' in Ukraine talks

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is in Moscow for mediation talks with the Russian president.

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Hyper-Specific Mother’s Day Brunch Recommendations


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Melissa Lucio: First Texas execution of Hispanic woman stayed

Melissa Lucio's execution was postponed amid new evidence after campaigning from celebrities like Kim Kardashian.

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General Convicted of Sex Abuse Forfeits Pay but Avoids Prison


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Monday, April 25, 2022

‘El lobo de Wall Street’ ahora dice que es un gurú de las criptomonedas


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Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds: Jesse Marsch's side five points clear of relegation zone after draw

Leeds United move five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone following a fiercely contested goalless draw at Crystal Palace.

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Johnny Depp blames 'burn Amber' text on Monty Python

Mr Depp defends messages sent to fellow actor Paul Bettany saying he would burn his then-girlfriend.

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Sweet and Squishy as Ever, the Gummy Universe Keeps Expanding


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World Snooker Championship 2022: Neil Robertson records maximum break against Jack Lisowski

Neil Robertson makes a superb maximum break as he fights back in his World Championship second-round match against Jack Lisowski.

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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Ethiopia's Lalibela struggles as war and Covid-19 keep tourists away

In the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela, civil war and Covid-19 have left many without livelihoods.

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A family of six walks for days to escape the besieged city of Mariupol. Here is their story.


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Emmanuel Macron is re-elected French president, defeating Marine Le Pen.


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France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron

After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all."

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The U.S. keeps a wary eye on the French elections.


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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Tens of thousands in the ruined city of Mariupol are in dire need of assistance.


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World Snooker Championship 2022: Defending champion Selby knocked out by Yan Bingtao

Defending champion Mark Selby is knocked out of the World Championship by Yan Bingtao after a match featuring the longest frame in Crucible history.

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A defiant Zelensky tells reporters the U.S. secretaries of state and defense will visit Kyiv.


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Gabriel Jesus: Man City striker scores four but future at club is uncertain

Gabriel Jesus scores four goals against Watford but Pep Guardiola does not know whether the striker will still be at the club next season.

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Charges Dropped Against Tennessee Woman Who Was Jailed Over Voter Fraud


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Friday, April 22, 2022

P&O Ferries: Spirit of Britain cleared to sail after inspection

Another ferry is found to have issues that need fixing before it can sail again.

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Carlos Ghosn: Ex-Nissan boss says he wants a trial

The former car boss says he wants to clear his name after France issued an international warrant for his arrest.

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4 Ways to Fortify Your Retirement Against Market Whims


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Florida's governor signs law revoking Disney powers

Disney's special status allowed it to in effect operate its own municipal government in Florida.

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Ukraine’s war shakes the Venice Biennale out of its reverie.


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Aiden Aslin: Captured Briton's YouTube interview removed

Aiden Aslin appeared, handcuffed, in a video speaking to a pro-Kremlin blogger.

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Juan Orlando Hernández: Honduran ex-leader extradited to US

Former President Juan Orlando Hernández is accused of involvement in a drug trafficking ring.

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Florida Wedding Guests Are Sickened by Marijuana in Food, Police Say


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Ros Atkins On… The PM and the Ministerial Code

Boris Johnson will be investigated by a Commons committee over claims he misled Parliament.

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The U.S. will outfit five artillery battalions for Ukraine and provide new drones that explode on impact.


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Cancer: Huge DNA analysis uncovers new clues

An "archaeological dig" of thousands of tumours in the UK has unearthed new patterns in cancer's DNA.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Una intensidad sutil, acompañada de grandes ambiciones


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Johnny Depp faces questioning in case against ex-wife Amber Heard

The actor testified about his volatile marriage to Amber Heard ahead of cross examination by her lawyers.

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Russia releases video of intercontinental ballistic missile launch

President Putin says the new Sarmat missile is food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia.

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Supreme Court Debates Whether Miranda Warnings Are a Constitutional Right


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Russia releases video of test launch of intercontinental ballistic missile

President Putin says the new Sarmat missile is food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

'Rare condition gives me TV static in my vision'

A 19-year-old from South Lanarkshire has a little known condition which constantly affects her vision.

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A Cauliflower-Free Approach to Vegan Dining


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Fulham 3-0 Preston North End: Whites clinch Premier League return

Fulham crush Preston to seal their Premier League return as Aleksandar Mitrovic's double takes his season's tally to 40 goals

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Health experts express alarm at the ruling striking down the mask mandate on U.S. public transit.


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Monday, April 18, 2022

US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains

A federal judge in Florida, appointed by Donald Trump, says the CDC exceeded its authority.

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The Papers: 'Foreign spies hack No 10' and 'Ronaldo's grief'

Suspected spyware targeting Downing Street and the death of Cristiano Ronaldo's son lead the papers.

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White House hosts first Easter egg roll since pandemic

The Easter egg roll made its return to the White House's South Lawn on a rainy Monday.

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April Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Rain to Northeast


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Trump Allies Continue Legal Drive to Erase His Loss, Stoking Election Doubts


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Ukraine round-up: Lviv counts civilian dead and credible sinking warship video

Credible footage of sinking Russian warship surfaces as Ukraine says Russia has started its assault to seize Donbas in the east.

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An Older Marathoner Piles Up the Goals


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Sunday, April 17, 2022

After Five Weeks, Container Ship Is Freed in the Chesapeake


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A Biden Blood Bath?


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Atrocities in Ukraine have deep roots in Russia’s military.


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A Visiting Team Like No Other


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For a Black Man Hired to Undo a Confederate Legacy, It Has Not Been Easy


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Your Monday Briefing: Russia Demands Surrender in Mariupol


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Ukraine round-up: Ukraine defies Mariupol deadline as Kharkiv shelled

Mariupol defenders ignore Russian calls to surrender, as Kharkiv and other cities face more shelling.

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World Central Kitchen staffers were injured in a Russian missile strike in Kharkiv.


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Ukraine round-up: Ukraine defies Mariupol deadline as Kharkiv shelled

Mariupol defenders ignore Russian calls to surrender, as Kharkiv and other cities face more shelling.

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Saturday, April 16, 2022

UK's Rwanda refugee plan against nature of God, says archbishop

There are "serious ethical questions" over sending migrants to east Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury will say.

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Missiles Hit Central Kharkiv


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Ukraine round-up: Residents rebuild Bucha as Russia bans UK PM

A few residents clear up after Russia's occupation, as Boris Johnson becomes persona non grata in Moscow.

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Liverpool Beats City as End Game Shifts to Risk vs. Reward


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Friday, April 15, 2022

Ukraine round-up: Russia sends warning to US

Russia attacks Kyiv factory and warns of consequences if US keeps arming Ukraine.

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Biden’s Tax Forms Show He and the First Lady Earned $610,702 in 2021


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Elizabeth Alexander on ‘The Trayvon Generation’


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Ukraine war: Grandmother 'horrified' by capture of British fighter

A British man serving in the Ukrainian marines has been captured by Russian soldiers.

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Arizona man arrested after dogs, cats and snakes found in home freezer

Police say photos of the frozen dogs, lizards, snakes and other animals are too graphic to release.

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What Is a ‘Poison Pill’ Defense?


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Thursday, April 14, 2022

Hubble Telescope Zooms In on the Biggest Comet Ever Spotted


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Ukraine round up: Flagship Russian warship sinks

Russia's flagship Black Sea missile cruiser has sunk, while President Zelensky sits down with the BBC.

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Depp and Heard engaged in 'mutual abuse', says therapist

A psychotherapist tells the court of a volatile dynamic between the couple during therapy sessions.

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Legal Marijuana Sales Will Start Next Thursday in New Jersey


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Russian warship Moskva has sunk - defence ministry

The warship is said to have sunk under tow a day after it was reported damaged by fire or a Ukrainian missile strike.

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Harry and Meghan fly to UK to meet Queen

The royal couple visited Windsor on their way to the Invictus Games in the Netherlands.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

New Yorkers riding the subway Wednesday were on edge, but determined.


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Ukraine round-up: Biden and Macron at odds over Putin 'genocide'

The US president takes the rare step of accusing a state of genocide, as Ukraine denies Mariupol's fall.

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Nasa scientists spy 'largest ever comet'

It's 85 miles wide, which is larger than the US state of Rhode Island. And it's coming this way.

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Modern Love Podcast: First Love Mixtape, Side B


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Nasa scientists spy 'largest ever comet'

It's 85 miles wide, which is larger than the US state of Rhode Island. And it's coming this way.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Real Madrid 2-3 Chelsea (Agg: 5-4 aet): Blues suffer agonising Champions League exit

Chelsea's reign as European champions comes to an agonising end despite beating Real Madrid on a night of high drama at the Bernabeu Stadium.

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Germany’s smallest state is No. 1 in vaccines.


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Gilbert Gottfried, Comedian With a Distinctive Voice, Dies at 67


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Hochul’s Dilemma: What Do You Do When Your Running Mate Gets Indicted?


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For One Black Whiskey Maker, Accolades and Now a Lawsuit


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In Conference Call Before Riot, a Plea to ‘Descend on the Capitol’


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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July

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