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A Nato summit in Madrid for hawks

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to Nato leaders during the first summit since Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/luFWZKf

Biden directs his legal team to find other ways to combat pollution.

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Qh9DMzd

Danish mink cull: PM Frederiksen and officials heavily criticised

Mette Frederiksen is found to have misled the public while officials are accused of misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v2uaQO5

The decision is a victory for a conservative movement to shrink the ‘administrative state.’

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/asHWRmZ

10 New Books We Recommend This Week

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By Unknown Author from NYT Books https://ift.tt/WN3rt1b

Israel welcomes Ben & Jerry's reversal over West Bank settlements

Unilever agrees a deal to continue selling the ice cream throughout Israel and the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E9IBD0U

Even the ‘Good Fires’ Can Now Turn Disastrous

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By BY DAVID WALLACE-WELLS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/gMfpoO7

Prince Charles to Stop Accepting Large Cash Donations for Charities

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By BY AMANDA HOLPUCH from NYT World https://ift.tt/gBwhItO

R. Kelly given 30 years in jail for sex abuse

The singer was found to have used his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U9QfLsJ

20 Men Convicted in November 2015 Paris Terrorist Attack

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By BY CONSTANT MÉHEUT AND AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/CtIzxTW

Paris attacks: Surviving suspect Salah Abdeslam found guilty

Salah Abdeslam and 18 others are found guilty for their involvement in an attack that killed 130. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mpa6DYZ

Turkey Lifts its Veto at NATO

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By BY YANA DLUGY from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/Z9G27Vb

January 6 hearings: Trump urged armed supporters to storm Capitol - aide

Donald Trump knew supporters had weapons when he urged them to storm the Capitol, says ex-White House aide from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ei6LT4M

Colorado Third Congressional District Primary Election Results

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aRDtQOY

Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach second round

Rafael Nadal continues his bid for an improbable calendar-year Grand Slam by fighting off Francisco Cerundolo to win on his return to Wimbledon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IG0ikya

This Illinois primary has 17 candidates, and nearly $2 million in spending by outside groups.

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By BY AZI PAYBARAH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/o76nfR4

Your Tuesday Briefing: G7 Leaders Meet in Germany

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By BY MATTHEW CULLEN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/Vtvs9zS

Mohammed Zubair: Indian police arrests Modi critic over tweets

Mohammed Zubair of Alt News has reportedly been accused of insulting religious beliefs on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/woC542N

Amtrak Train Hits Truck in Missouri, With ‘Reports of Injuries’

By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/iKL90CH

Malawi men jailed over murder of man with albinism

Five men are jailed after killing a man with albinism as part of a plot to sell his body parts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KNG7Zea

‘Chains’ Review: Drab Lives, but Dreaming of More

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By BY LAURA COLLINS-HUGHES from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/jXFxUaZ

When an Abortion Story Is Told as a Caper, Thriller or Farce

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By BY AMANDA HESS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/qLIJbAy

Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict

Russian troops must still cross the Siversky Donets river to capture all of the Luhansk region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lr0ihNA

Advocates on both sides prepare for new maneuvers, in courtrooms and beyond.

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By BY KATE ZERNIKE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BRtc2PA

Colombia: Scores injured as bullfight stand collapses

Hundreds of people are injured after a wooden stand fell, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bi1RWsS

Advocates on both sides prepare for new maneuvers, in courtrooms and beyond.

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By BY KATE ZERNIKE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/KxwYtEL

More Than 400,000 Solar-Powered Umbrellas Recalled Over Fire Risk

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By BY APRIL RUBIN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/O405GcU

‘Bodies They Ritual’ Review: Plush Robes and Cults

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By BY ELISABETH VINCENTELLI from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/CuN82Wf

A Rhode Island political candidate appears to have assaulted his opponent at an abortion rights protest.

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By BY CATHERINE MCGLOIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EVdQ3ID
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By BY NETWORK POOL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/W0OlJZw

Tensions are high in Kansas, where a ballot initiative could undo state protection for abortion rights.

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By BY CAREY GILLAM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/RHeTID8

end of roe

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7d8Dbi9

For Some N.B.A. Draftees, Making it to the Pros Runs in the Family

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By BY SOPAN DEB AND SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/bc6Aqrh

A Year Away, a New Coach and the Same Goal: Winning Wimbledon

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By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/Cd25Ykq

Afghanistan

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By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/9LqSZsa

Michel David-Weill, Influential Lazard Banker, Dies at 89

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By BY LORA KELLEY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Cj5XInv

Where have abortion bans have gone into effect so far?

By BY AMY SCHOENFELD WALKER AND ALLISON MCCANN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lzm3SNB

With New Threats Looming, Canada Commits Billions to Air Defense

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By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/8s2AYoy

Congressional members voice mixed opinions on the Roe ruling.

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By BY STEPHANIE LAI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/I7Drmqw

Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost

Near the epicentre of the quake that struck Afghanistan this week, houses lie in ruins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kTOay3u

U.S. Outlines Compensation Rules for Some Havana Syndrome Victims

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By BY JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Bi1s05Y

Pompeii: Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises archaeologists

The reptile's 2,000-year-old remains are discovered by archaeologists buried in volcanic ash and rock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pZJmaey

Congress Clears Bill to Extend Free Meals for Children Through the Summer

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By BY STEPHANIE LAI AND LINDA QIU from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/62HPvXd

French Banksy: Eight guilty in theft of Bataclan mural

The men all receive four year sentences after the mural was stolen from a door at the concert hall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wRNbQeo

‘It’s ridiculous’: Relatives of Buffalo massacre victims express anger at the decision.

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By BY TROY CLOSSON from NYT New York https://ift.tt/cT6kBlC

Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

In April the streaming giant reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oSYkgM2

When, Exactly, Did Mount Vesuvius Erupt?

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By BY ELISABETTA POVOLEDO from NYT World https://ift.tt/W5GAO49

Juul: US bans all products from leading vaping company

Authorities say they do not have enough data to be sure Juul's e-cigarettes meet health standards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pzfZlia

Kayaking: An Outdoor Adventure and a Full-Body Workout

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By BY ERIK VANCE from NYT Well https://ift.tt/dZj74Mo

Afghanistan quake: Taliban appeal for international aid

A 6.1 magnitude quake kills at least 1,000 people in the south-east, injuring hundreds more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tXoBi6O

Sport Is Again Divided Over Inclusiveness and a Level Playing Field

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By BY JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/8saJOHg

Ecuador protests: Security concerns after police station attack

The country's interior minister denounces "radical" activists after the clashes in the town of Puyo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k5YnPuB

The Biden administration says it is looking at ways to help Afghanistan after the devastating earthquake.

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By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT World https://ift.tt/yq42SAi

District of Columbia Mayoral Primary Election Results

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/06/21/us/elections/results-district-of-columbia-mayor.html?partner=IFTTT

Capitol riot hearing: Election officials detail Trump supporters' threats

An Arizona official describes how the statehouse was overwhelmed with threats and insults. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-61889593?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Fans 'treated like animals' at Champions League final

Liverpool supporters accuse the French interior minister of lying about the behaviour of English fans. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-61872080?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Virginia Fifth Congressional District Primary Election Results

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vWH108l

Georgia Secretary of State Primary Runoff Election Results

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By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4NmFoLb

Bangladesh: Deadly floods leave millions displaced

At least 32 people have been killed following heavy downpours that triggered flooding in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WIETqrN

What people are saying about the chance of a U.S. recession.

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By BY ISABELLA SIMONETTI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/VlRxk0i

Russia’s blockade of Ukraine’s food exports is a ‘war crime,’ says the E.U.’s foreign policy chief.

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By BY MATTHEW MPOKE BIGG from NYT World https://ift.tt/LUauGRj

The woman who could upend US abortion rights

Lynn Fitch says she wants to empower women. Her next step is to repeal Roe v Wade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iSrgftA

Juneteenth Reminds Us to Think About Economic Freedom, Not Just Legal Liberty

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By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/YDWNXfE

Russia’s blockade of Ukraine’s food exports is a ‘war crime,’ says the E.U.’s foreign policy chief.

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By BY MATTHEW MPOKE BIGG from NYT World https://ift.tt/HmVTswt

Dutch Government Activates ‘Early Warning’ Because of Russian Cutbacks on Gas

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By BY STANLEY REED from NYT Business https://ift.tt/hwS0aLQ

Taxi Jumps Curb, Critically Injuring 3 Pedestrians in Manhattan

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By BY NICOLE HONG AND ALI WATKINS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/c9xEPnA

5 British Men Released by Taliban as U.K. Expresses Regret

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By BY DAVID ZUCCHINO AND CARLOTTA GALL from NYT World https://ift.tt/vb3a97t

Ethiopia violence in Oromia: 'Villages full of dead bodies'

Eyewitnesses tell the BBC they were left helpless as innocent citizens were slaughtered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PB9xJUL

France's Emmanuel Macron set to lose majority - projection

Less than two months after re-election, the president is set to lose control of the National Assembly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I16Sacf

Ukraine to ban music by some Russians in media and public spaces

Ukraine's parliament also voted to ban the import of books from Russia and Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6xLhAGg

Scores Feared Dead in Ethiopia Attack

By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World https://ift.tt/Zk8vC2V

Emmanuel Macron a chastened and greatly weakened leader

The parliamentary elections' results confirm the French leader's second term will not be an easy ride. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oHmfAGU

Establishment conservatives quickly aligned with Hernández after his unexpected second-place win.

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By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/u7c6fJr

Despite Growing Evidence, a Prosecution of Trump Would Face Challenges

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By BY MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/EFLZ7kl

Your child is almost 5. Here’s what some experts say about Covid vaccine options for that age group.

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By BY MELINDA WENNER MOYER from NYT Well https://ift.tt/UNLroHJ

Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira were shot with hunting ammunition, say police

A third suspect has been arrested after the deaths of Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GSxvCFq

How to Celebrate Juneteenth

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By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/mCwDlP5