May 2023 ~ World News

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Rishi Sunak to visit US for talks with Joe Biden

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The leaders are expected to discuss trade, although a full-blown free trade agreement is not on the agenda.

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Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Has Dementia

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Nato to send 700 more troops to Kosovo after clashes

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The reinforcements come after 30 Nato peacekeepers and 52 protesters were hurt in clashes.

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The drone attacks in Moscow are the latest assault exposing Russia’s vulnerability.

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Nvidia valued at $1 trillion thanks to AI boom

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Investors excited about the possibilities for artificial intelligence have sent the US chipmaker's value soaring.

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Texas Lawmakers Pass Ban on D.E.I. Programs at State Universities

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Rosalind Franklin’s Role in DNA Discovery, Once Ignored, Is Told Anew in Song

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Luton Town: Thousands line streets for Premier League promotion party

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Luton will play top flight football for the first time in more than 30 years next season.

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This Town Made Tina Turner. She Made It Famous.

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Kenya announces it will sign a new trade deal with Russia.

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Succession: Critics praise 'perfect, brutal' finale

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Spoiler-free zone: The show is widely praised by critics, some of whom compare it with Shakespeare.

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Premier League: The season which had a bit of everything - including 39 managers

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BBC Sport looks back at a strange Premier League season which had a bit of everything.

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Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack on Kyiv Since War Began

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Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

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The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.

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At Least Three Are Killed in Clashes on Iranian-Afghan Border

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It was a quiet scene, at least at first, outside the State Capitol.

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Ely: Aunt of bike crash victim says police are to blame

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Harvey Evans and friend Kyrees Sullivan died after the e-bike they were on crashed in Ely, Cardiff.

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Trump calls impeachment proceedings against Ken Paxton ‘very unfair.’

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By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/45CB3AW

Paxton has played a key role in thwarting national Democratic policies.

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Ukraine war: Russian Ambassador Andrei Kelin issues warning of escalation in Ukraine

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Andrei Kelin tells Laura Kuenssberg Russia has "enormous resources" but UK and US weapons are to blame.

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PC who investigated Wayne Couzens receives hate messages

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Ex-officer who was barred for misconduct says she been made a "scapegoat" for Sarah Everard's murder.

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$49.5 Billion in U.S. Treasury? For These Billionaires, That’s Nothing

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Neuralink: Why is Elon Musk’s brain chip firm in the news?

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Elon Musk’s brain chip firm Neuralink has received the US regulatory green light for its first human clinical trial, after earlier controversies.

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Video Shows Asiana Airlines Flight Landing With Open Door

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Roger Waters: German police investigate Pink Floyd star over Nazi-style costume

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Authorities are investigating the Pink Floyd star after he wore the controversial outfit in Berlin.

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Madeleine McCann Search Is Over, Portuguese Police Say

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Gen Charles "CQ" Brown Jr: History-making fighter pilot picked as new Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman

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Gen Brown would become the first black joint chiefs chairman in three decades, after Colin Powell.

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‘Will-o’-the-Wisp’ Review: A Prince Throws Off His Privilege

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British Airways cancels 40 flights due to another IT issue

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The carrier says it is trying to resolve "technical issues” that have affected flights at Heathrow.

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The Joys of a Solo Bachelorette Trip

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King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Armagh and Enniskillen

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"Pretty cool with all the jewels" - the Queen's verdict on schoolchildren Charles and Camilla's crowns.

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Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's Joe Biden-inspired economic strategy

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Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares "globalisation as we know it is dead", in a speech in Washington DC.

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Nicholas Gray, 86, Dies; Paired Hot Dogs With Papaya to Make a Landmark

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Couzens could have been arrested in 2015 - watchdog

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Police had his name and details of a car he allegedly used to expose himself, the watchdog says.

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Amassing Power, DeSantis Maximized Might of Governor’s Office

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Cardiff: What new CCTV tells us about teens' final minutes

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The BBC's Dan Johnson maps out the timeline of the moments before the crash in Cardiff on Tuesday.

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Restaurant Review: Fluid Japanese-French Cuisine at House Brooklyn

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By BY PETE WELLS from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3BPr6lO

DeSantis Set to Announce 2024 Run on Twitter With Elon Musk

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By BY SHANE GOLDMACHER, MAGGIE HABERMAN, RYAN MAC AND NICHOLAS NEHAMAS from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/43l0owZ

Tensions over foreign student visa restrictions

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Rishi Sunak's effort to curb legal migration may not be enough for restless Tory MPs, writes Iain Watson.

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Who Are the Soldiers Behind the Free Russia Legion?

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Julen Lopetegui: Wolves manager's future 'in doubt', says Guillem Balague

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Julen Lopetegui's future as Wolves boss "is in doubt" because of the club's financial situation, says Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague.

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Debt Limit Negotiators Debate Spending Caps to Break Standoff

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Republican Tim Scott Announces 2024 Presidential Bid

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Film critics fall for Halle Bailey, the new Little Mermaid's 'charismatic' Ariel

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Reviews of Disney's latest live-action remake praise its star Halle Bailey, but are otherwise mixed.

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Review: ‘Stranger Love’ Reflects the L.A. Philharmonic at Its Finest

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By BY JOSHUA BARONE from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3q59cZJ

Watch: Dog digs to safety after three days down hole

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Bear disappeared in an Aberdeen park on Thursday and only emerged on Sunday.

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Greek Leader Claims ‘Political Earthquake’ as His Party Leads in Elections

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Una estampida en un estadio de fútbol en El Salvador deja a 12 personas muertas

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The U.S. believes Ukraine has the equipment it needs for a counteroffensive.

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China Bans Some Sales of Chips From U.S. Company Micron

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Ukraine tries to dispel Russia’s claims in Bakhmut, saying it controls a small part of the city.

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30 Tons of Explosive Chemicals Lost During Rail Shipment

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Watch: Activists turn Trevi Fountain water black

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Climate change protesters Last Generation pour "vegetable charcoal" into the Rome landmark.

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Bakhmut has exposed an ugly, personal feud between the Russian Defense Ministry and ‘Putin’s chef.’

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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73 - reports

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The influential author of era-defining Money and London Fields died at home in Florida, New York Times reports.

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More Than a Dozen People Killed in Northern Italy Flooding

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Manchester City win Premier League for third successive season after Arsenal lose

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Manchester City are crowned Premier League champions for a third successive season after title rivals Arsenal lose to Nottingham Forest.

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In Flood-Stricken Area of Italy, Residents Fear This Won’t Be the Last of It

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Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering

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Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.

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How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds

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Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked.

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Athletes With Gun Problems Urge Ja Morant: Learn From Me

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Ice jams cause massive flooding in Alaska

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Snowmelt has brought waves of ice down the Yukon and Kuskokwin rivers.

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Jimmy Buffett, Hospitalized After Bahamas Trip, Cancels Show

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Powell Says Inflation Remains Too High

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Alfie Steele injuries from ‘adult who lost control’

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Scratches, cuts and bruises on nine-year-old Alfie Steele not from "classic childhood bumps".

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Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida

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Levi Davis: Missing rugby player may have drowned, Spanish police say

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Barcelona police trawl the city's port after witnesses suggest the rugby player "fell into the sea".

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I Made You Another Meal Plan

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Teachers’ strike dates: When and where are schools affected?

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Children could face more disruption as teachers in England consider whether to go on strike again.

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Two Television Showrunners on ‘Creative Short Circuits’

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Prince Harry case told MGN knew about phone hacking

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Prince Harry is among the high-profile figures accusing Mirror Group Newspapers of unlawful practices.

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Canada’s Wildfires Have Been Disrupting Lives. Now, Oil and Gas Take a Hit.

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Lucy Letby trial: I cried over babies during trial, nurse tells jury

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A prosecutor accuses Lucy Letby of only crying when she talks about herself at her murder trial.

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Oxford academics sign free speech letter in gender row

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An invitation to Kathleen Stock is not behind a split with the debating society, Oxford SU says.

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Wayne Couzens: Met PC thought she was no longer exposure case officer

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Samantha Lee is accused of not properly investigating Couzens after he publicly exposed himself.

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Legend of Zelda game sells 10 million copies in three days

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Tears of the Kingdom becomes the fastest-selling game in the Legend of Zelda franchise.

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Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings

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Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US.

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