July 2023 ~ World News

Monday, July 31, 2023

Midwife sacked for claiming terrorists could poison baby milk

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Anna Semenenko was struck off after a panel found her to be "unsafe and ineffective".

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Terence Crawford Stands Alone at the Top of Boxing

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By Morgan Campbell from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3O9cHGS

Women's World Cup 2023: 'Nouhaila Benzina is a role model to us'

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Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina becomes the first player to wear a hijab at a Women's World Cup.

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‘Haunted Mansion’ Extends Disney’s Box Office Cold Streak

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By Brooks Barnes from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3q3Sri3

Murder probe after woman dies in Falkirk car chase

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The woman was involved in an altercation with the occupants of a black Mercedes which led to a crash

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School Will Pay $9.1 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over a Student’s Suicide

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By Hurubie Meko from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3OAdORi

Trader Joe’s Recalls Cookies and Falafel Because They ‘May Contain Rocks’

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By Rebecca Carballo from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/47dBz9k

Stuart Broad: Chris Broad, Alastair Cook & Michael Vaughan on England's retiring bowler

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Nottingham Forest fan, wannabe rapper and terrible golf chipper, this is Stuart Broad by those who know him best.

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Biden Presses Ahead With Effort to Broker Israeli-Saudi Rapprochement

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By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3rQP3HP

Rishi Sunak urges Sadiq Khan to 'think twice' on Ulez expansion

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The Prime Minister told the BBC the expansion would put "a burden on hard-working families".

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What Spence-Crawford Lacks in Trash Talk, It Makes Up in Talent

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By Morgan Campbell from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3KebRHx

Yevgeny Prigozhin: From Putin’s ‘Chef’ to His Biggest Threat

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By Nikolay Nikolov, Ruru Kuo and James Surdam from NYT World https://nyti.ms/456Zh5g

‘X’ Marks the Spot

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By Madison Malone Kircher from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/44IGm0H

Florida’s New Black History Standards Have Drawn Backlash. Who Wrote Them?

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By Sarah Mervosh from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3KjsK3X

The Ashes 2023: England and Australia locked in tight battle

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England's final Ashes Test against Australia hangs in the balance after a compelling battle for control on the second day at The Oval.

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Italy: Drone spots suspected wildfire arsonist

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A man is detained in Italy after he was seen at the scene of a wildfire in Calabria.

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Niger military coup: What you need to know

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After the elected president is overthrown, here’s why it matters for the region, Russia and the West.

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Don’t Take Zucchini for Granted

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By Tanya Sichynsky from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3qa3uGn

Niger coup: Ruling party HQ attacked after President Bazoum ousted

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The army chief gives his backing to the soldiers who took President Mohamed Bazoum captive.

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Nigel Farage says more NatWest bosses must go in Coutts row

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The ex-UKIP leader says the whole board should go as the row over his account closure escalates.

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A Looming Retraction Casts a Shadow Over a Field of Physics

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By Kenneth Chang from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/44H9yFn

UN warns of risk of having smartphones in school

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But less than one-in-four countries have laws or policies prohibiting them, the United Nations found.

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Smoking Bournemouth beachgoers given seaweed paper ashtrays

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The initiative is launched in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to reduce harmful littering.

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Russian shelling killed a child at play and injured others in eastern Ukraine, a local official reports.

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By Matthew Mpoke Bigg from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3rJ82nA

Nigel Farage: NatWest boss admits 'serious error' in bank closure row

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Dame Alison Rose said she was "wrong" to respond to BBC questions about his bank account being closed.

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How Do You Party — Barbie Style?

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By Alyson Krueger from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3DrteB1

Her Social Club Isn’t Going Anywhere. Toñita Has No Plans to Quit.

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By Christina Morales from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/44XYSSl

Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Change Its Logo

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By Noam Scheiber and Ryan Mac from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3q0RXJm

Rhodes: Returning holidaymakers describe wildfires ordeal

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Tourists returning to the UK from Rhodes describe people being covered in ash and still smelling of smoke.

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Llanharry murders: Who killed Harry and Megan Tooze?

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Married couple Megan and Harry Tooze were found shot dead in their cowshed.

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Stars Muted No More at British Open, Rahm Roars Up Leaderboard

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By Alan Blinder from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/43D4rV6

Stars Muted No More at British Open, Rahm Roars Up Leaderboard

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By Alan Blinder from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/3DrEYmY

At the British Open, a Mom’s Influence Looms Large for Many Golfers

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By Michael Bamberger from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/43DpOWo

Wildfires Imperil Greek Isle of Rhodes, Forcing Big Evacuation

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By Niki Kitsantonis from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3q4IznV

Barbenheimer: The Unofficial Playlist

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By Unknown Author from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/46WiI2i

Are Influencers on Strike Too?

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By Madison Malone Kircher from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/4725lOe

The Ashes 2023: England battling Australia and weather to win Old Trafford Test

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Mark Wood strikes crucial late blows in England's battle against Australia and the Manchester weather in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

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Listen: The Mysterious Woman Next Door, Tom Hanks Talks, Phoenix Heat Wave

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By Unknown Author from NYT Podcasts https://nyti.ms/3Q3tzBq

Upstate Art Weekend Is Bigger Than It’s Ever Been

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By Will Heinrich from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3OiPAuJ

Oligarch challenges Russian sanctions at High Court

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The Russian-born oil tycoon says his family's lives have been disrupted and his reputation shattered.

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Britain’s Spy Master Says Putin Cut Deal With Wagner Mercenary Chief

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By Megan Specia from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3NXNZcr

Kevin Spacey's accusers left feeling worthless, jury told

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The Hollywood actor was "used to getting his own way" and took advantage of his power, prosecutors say.

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Ex-minister Maria Miller calls for abortion sentencing guidelines

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Tory MP Maria Miller says illegal abortions should be dealt with "compassion not punishment".

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Jordan Henderson: Al-Ettifaq agree deal worth £12m plus add-ons for Liverpool midfielder

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Liverpool agree a deal in principle worth £12m plus add-ons to sell midfielder Jordan Henderson to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.

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The Ashes 2023: England chip away at Australia in crucial fourth Test

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England chip away at Australia's batting on a tense and fluctuating first day of the crucial fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

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What Trump’s G.O.P. Rivals Are Saying About Another Potential Indictment

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By Maggie Astor from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/44wq1vT

AI must have better security, says top cyber official

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Security measures must be built in as artificial intelligence is developed, Lindy Cameron says.

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Uruguay miró hacia China y aprendió una lección sobre los riesgos del comercio

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By Peter S. Goodman from NYT En español https://nyti.ms/44rEQ2T

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal: What you need to know

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It's worth $69bn, could change video gaming forever and some don't want it to happen. Here's why.

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16 climate fader

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By Unknown Author from NYT Climate https://bit.ly/43B5CVq

Sally Kempton, Rising Star Journalist Turned Swami, Dies at 80

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By Penelope Green from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3ry3ekU

Cornwall: Cameras deployed at Polzeath in crackdown on beach parties

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A ranger says up to 500 people have been partying and leaving huge amounts of litter at Polzeath.

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Nottinghamshire police catch fence-vaulting motorcyclist

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Footage from police shows officers chasing the biker through gardens before his arrest.

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Rare Dinosaur ‘Bonebed’ Is Discovered in a Maryland Park

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By Rebecca Carballo from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3NVf9Av

La OMS dice que el aspartamo es ‘posiblemente carcinógeno’, ¿qué significa?

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By Dani Blum from NYT En español https://nyti.ms/3NWCYrW

Rescuers battle to reach cars in flooded S Korea tunnel

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As many as 19 vehicles are reported to be submerged, following days of deadly flooding and landslides.

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Transgender women barred from female events as UCI takes 'precautionary measure'

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The UCI has ruled transgender women will be unable to participate in female international cycling events.

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How Kristine Hayes Got Retirement Ready

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By Unknown Author from NYT T Brand https://nyti.ms/43yNRGg

Disability campaigners lose fight over high-rise evacuation plan

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A judge says the government was entitled not to adopt escape plans for disabled high-rise residents.

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The Artist’s Wounded Heart

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By Holland Cotter from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3JWTMxJ

Hollywood studios say it’s a crisis moment for them, too.

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By John Koblin from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/3Ocutdx

House to Vote on Abortion Access for Military, Bowing to the Far Right

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By Karoun Demirjian from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/44mojNv

Don’t cook dinner. Assemble it.

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By Tanya Sichynsky from NYT Food https://nyti.ms/3XTUcLc

Dubai cash mules who smuggled millions in suitcases sentenced

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They were part of a wider scheme which saw £104m leave the UK in flights from London, the NCA says.

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Mountain Valley Pipeline Halted as Legal Wrangling Heats Up

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By Coral Davenport from NYT Climate https://nyti.ms/3XQQwti

Cricketer hits a six and smashes dad's windscreen during match

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Nigel Rogoff, who had parked by the pitch, was sitting in the driver's seat when the ball came down.

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Weighing the Morality of Giving Ukraine Cluster Munitions

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By Unknown Author from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3rlYlvc

After a Year of Climate Protests, the Toll Rises for Museums and Activists

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By Zachary Small from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/3XOTOxx

A Film About Child Trafficking Takes on Summer Blockbusters

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By Marc Tracy from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/43m5b0I

Metro-North and Amtrak Service Still Affected by Sunday’s Storm

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By Erin Nolan from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3rr1cmv

The NATO summit looks different from Ukraine’s trenches.

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By Andrew E. Kramer from NYT World https://nyti.ms/43mEQja

Far-right Finnish leader Riikka Purra sorry in racist posts uproar

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Riikka Purra admits making the comments in 2008, while Finland's PM says there is no tolerance of racism.

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Royal Mail workers end long-running row over pay

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The deal to end the dispute comes after 115,000 postal workers held 18 days of strikes last year.

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Un tribunal canadiense decidió que este emoji () es un acuerdo contractual

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By Michael Levenson from NYT En español https://nyti.ms/44iTJoa

Claims about BBC star 'rubbish' - young person's lawyer

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In a letter to the BBC, the lawyer claims "nothing inappropriate or unlawful" happened.

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Madonna says 'my focus is health' after infection scare

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The pop star issues her first statement since a serious bacterial infection left her in hospital.

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Bangkok elevated highway under construction collapses

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At least one person dies after a huge metal construction girder falls onto a busy road in the Thai capital.

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BBC presenter: Corporation in touch with police over explicit photo allegations

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The corporation says it became aware of new allegations on Thursday and is working "to establish the facts".

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