July 2024 ~ World News

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Los alemanes combaten el cambio climático desde sus balcones

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By Melissa Eddy from NYT En español https://ift.tt/J7Qct9g

Great Britain's Hales wins men's trap shooting gold

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Nathan Hales wins Great Britain's third gold medal of the Paris Olympics in the men's trap shooting final.

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Who were the victims of the dance studio attack?

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Alice Aguiar, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Bebe King have died, with seven others in a critical condition.

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Tories unveil yellow cards for leadership race

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The six leadership candidates will get a warning and public dressing down if they personally attack rivals.

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We don't know how many people are having babies - a headache for schools

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Working out how many school pupils to budget for may well prove to be a headache for the government.

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Nine dead in rocket attack on Israeli-occupied Golan - reports

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Projectiles have been fired from Lebanon into the area of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights.

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'Don't be afraid' says mum to son missing in Italy

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Michael Frison, from Chard, went missing in Sardinia on 13 July.

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Canada deducted points and coach banned over drone

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Canada's Olympic women's football team are deducted six points and coach Bev Priestman is banned for a year by Fifa over a drone spying scandal.

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GB's Tarling misses out on medal by two seconds after puncture

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Watch as 20-year-old Josh Tarling loses out on a medal for Great Britain by two seconds after suffering a puncture during the men's road cycling time trials on day one of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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EU regulator rejects Alzheimer's drug lecanemab

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It said the benefits of the treatment did not outweigh the risk of serious side effects.

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Trump Workshops Jabs at Harris, but Nothing Plays Like the Classics

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By Shawn McCreesh from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3exscZf

Seal is found 18 miles from the sea... in a park

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The seal has been bathed and is ready for some fish, South Essex Wildlife Hospital says.

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What one Moscow square says about Russia's worsening relations with West

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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has signed an order renaming Europe Square Eurasia Square.

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Between Attacks on Electric Cars, Trump Says They’re ‘Incredible’

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By Lisa Friedman from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/XT6Rvgd

Watch: Berliners soar over the city on Europe’s highest swing

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Daredevils can now soar 120 metres (394ft) above Berlin on Europe’s highest swing.

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Kamala Harris’s Presidential Bid Is Getting a Pop Music Rollout Online

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By Maya Salam from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/aPUvd24

The Weak Republican Response to Kamala Harris

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By Jonathan Alter from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/bUdkBYR

¿Los edulcorantes artificiales son más seguros que el azúcar?

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By Alice Callahan and Dani Blum from NYT En español https://ift.tt/ukLte1F

Former chancellor Zahawi mulling bid for the Telegraph

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The former Conservative chancellor is thought to be seeking financial backing to fund a bid.

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At a rally, Trump jeered at the Democratic Party’s infighting. Here’s the latest.

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By Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/LOsU2T7

Lineker pushes boundaries to limit - ex BBC chair

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Dame Elan Cross speaks about handling controversies during her time as chair.

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CrowdStrike IT outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft says

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It’s the first time that a number has been put on the glitch that is still causing problems around the world.

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At Least 2 Dead in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Deli-Sliced Meat

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By Emily Schmall from NYT Health https://ift.tt/0uNoGmT

Airlines and Passengers Still Struggling, a Day After Global Outage

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By Christine Chung and Derek M. Norman from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/tL0vUes

Israel strikes Houthis in Yemen after drone hits Tel Aviv

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Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says it is in response to a drone strike on Tel Aviv that killed a man.

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Kim Deal Goes Solo, and 7 More New Songs

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By Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/hi1ayXL

Eminem's latest album becomes his 11th number one

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Eminem now joins Taylor Swift, David Bowie, and U2 with 11 chart-topping albums.

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star Cheng Pei-pei dies at 78

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The China-born star died in San Francisco after suffering from a neurodegenerative brain disease since 2019.

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¿Por qué Nicolás Maduro aparece 13 veces en la papeleta electoral venezolana?

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By Genevieve Glatsky and Gray Beltran from NYT En español https://ift.tt/HgQChb9

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic

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Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.

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The BBC joins Paris mayor for swim in cleaned-up Seine

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The BBC's Hugh Schofield joins Parisians taking a dip in the River Seine, which has been cleaned up for the Olympics.

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Lab-grown meat set to be sold in UK pet food

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Lab meat company Meatly says the first samples of its product will go on sale as early as this year.

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Pound hits highest level against dollar for a year

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Pound highest against dollar in a year as investors bet on UK rates staying higher for longer.

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Scientists use karaoke to find cause of blushing

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Researchers made a group of young women watch themselves singing karaoke to record their reactions.

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Senator Menendez Convicted of Corruption in Broad International Conspiracy

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By Benjamin Weiser, Tracey Tully and Nicholas Fandos from NYT New York https://ift.tt/S6AVeTW

Vance choice heightens European fears over Trump presidency

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Donald Trump's choice of a running mate raises concerns in European capitals.

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With Help From His Judges, Trump Keeps Winning Legal Battles

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By Jesse Wegman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/myJsYGO

Stranger Things season five teaser excites fans

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The cast and crew of the hit show are halfway through filming its highly anticipated final season.

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Fans use stadium air vents to get into Copa America

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Fans climb over walls and into ventilation shafts to get into the stadium hosting the Copa America final.

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New search team 'confident' it can find Jay Slater

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A specialist team of six volunteers and four dogs are travelling to Tenerife to mount a fresh search.

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On an Island in Maine, a Meal Worth Traveling For

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By Kate Guadagnino from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/k8UHvIf

Sizzling 'love trial' couples taking home the bacon

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Ancient tradition tests lovers' marital bliss in a contest to win a lot of bacon... and no porky-pies.

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Radiohead guitarist treated in intensive care

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Jonny Greenwood was treated for an infection but is now "out of danger", his band The Smile say.

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Nine whooping cough deaths in England as cases rise

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Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies.

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The prosecution accused Mr. Baldwin of ‘numerous breaches of firearm safety.’

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By Tim Balk and Graham Bowley from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/NdzApLJ

Hot Nights Fuel Wildfires in California, Complicating Containment

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By Austyn Gaffney from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/aW4BfOM

Alec Baldwin’s Defense Team Faults ‘Rust’ Crew Members for Safety Lapses

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By Julia Jacobs from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/Dzw9OJm

Top Democratic fundraiser Clooney calls on Biden to drop out

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Hollywood star joins growing list of donors and senior Democrats questioning president's fitness.

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Energy boss backs lower bills for those near wind farms

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Greg Jackson from Octopus says people living near wind farms should pay less for electricity.

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Steve Wright: BBC DJ died from stomach ulcer rupture

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The causes of death for the DJ were were acute peritonitis and a perforated gastric peptic ulcer.

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Have You Ever Had a Bad Therapist? Tell Us About It.

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By Christina Caron from NYT Well https://ift.tt/xrfl9Ut

What is the 'grey belt' and how many homes could Labour build on it?

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Labour has announced plans to build on the "grey belt", as it tries to meet its pledge for 1.5 million homes.

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The reformist former heart surgeon now Iran's president-elect

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The former heart surgeon promises to moderate Iran’s outlook and improve relations with the West.

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Historic theatre saved after closure U-turn

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The Oldham Coliseum gets a repreieve after a campaign led by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh.

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Macron’s rivals say they’ll fix the economy, but economists are skeptical.

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By Liz Alderman from NYT World https://ift.tt/BxEv0NK

Marco Rubio, Contender to Be Trump’s Running Mate, Defends Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling

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By Maggie Astor from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/DoCTsm8

Here Are the Key Players in France’s Election

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By Catherine Porter from NYT World https://ift.tt/BjchAYL

Cooper sets out plan to tackle small boat crossings

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The new home secretary says she will start work to recruit a border security commander on Monday.

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Saka strike brings England level

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England's Bukayo Saka makes it 1-1 against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarter-final.

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Embolo gives Switzerland lead

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Breel Embolo pokes home from close range to give Switzerland the lead against England.

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New NI secretary Hilary Benn meets local parties

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Mr Benn travelled to Hillsborough Castle on Saturday where he met the main Stormont parties.

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Liberal Democrats win last UK seat to declare result

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Angus MacDonald won in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire where the declaration was delayed by two recounts.

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How Biden Might Be Thinking About the Decision Ahead of Him

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By Carlos Lozada from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/EnY2rMQ

Singer Sabrina Carpenter breaks UK chart record

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The US singer becomes the first female to hold both the number one and two spots for three weeks.

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Jill Biden: The quiet influence of Biden's closest adviser

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The first lady has stood beside her husband throughout his career, and will play a key role in any major decision he makes.

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