Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed accused of defaming Aisha Buhari

The 23-year-old's lawyer says he has denied a charge of criminal defamation.

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Hiroshi Miyamura, Given Medal of Honor in Korean War, Dies at 97


By BY RICHARD GOLDSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Ls0dmaO

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

To the Welsh, a World Cup game against England is personal.


By BY SARAH LYALL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/h02qUBJ

Qatar exits with the worst record of a host country.


By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/C256MVN

Somalia meteorite: Joy as scientists find two new elements

Elaliite and elkinstantonite are the new names but the Saar people in Somalia call it Nightfall.

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Shenzhou-15: China sends astronauts to Tiangong space station

China has sent astronauts to live on its space station, the second permanent outpost in orbit.

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Monday, 28 November 2022

Cormac McCarthy’s Unsettling Dream of a Novel


By BY DWIGHT GARNER from NYT Books https://ift.tt/GI9LwUq

U.S. Crypto Exchange Kraken Settles With Treasury Dept.


By BY RYAN MAC AND DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/12vcEds

Sunday, 27 November 2022

Halftime: Germany is holding up well against Spain.


By Unknown Author from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/fALYOZK

Japan Pageants


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World Cup 2022: Fouling Neymar 'has to stop', Brazil coach Tite says

Brazil head coach Tite says the high number of fouls on Neymar "has to stop" after the forward was injured in their group-stage victory over Serbia.

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Saturday, 26 November 2022

Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud.

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Friday, 25 November 2022

Emergencies Act: Trudeau defends use to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests

The emergency powers were used to help bring an end to Canada's "Freedom Convoy" last winter.

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Under a Cross Atop a Shallow Grave, He Found His Father


By BY LYNSEY ADDARIO AND MARC SANTORA from NYT World https://ift.tt/xwI1lBo

Swedish brothers face trial on Russia spy charges

Two brothers are accused of selling state secrets to Moscow in a case "unlike any other in 20 years".

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World Cup: Iran protesters confronted at World Cup game against Wales

Some fans had flags and T-shirts confiscated while others were shouted at and harassed.

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Kanye West: Adidas investigates after claims of 'toxic' behaviour

Rolling Stone has reported that staff have complained about West's "problematic behaviour".

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Russia: From 2018 World Cup host to global pariah

Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg.

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Wednesday, 23 November 2022

Turkey will launch Syria ground operation after strikes - Erdogan

The Turkish president says its air strikes on Kurdish fighters since Sunday are "only the beginning".

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Ukraine war: Mourning newborn baby killed in Russian missile strike

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine.

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Tuesday, 22 November 2022

FTX: Court says Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX as a 'personal fiefdom'

FTX's collapse was described in court as "one of most abrupt and difficult" in corporate America.

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The Fake Scorsese Film You Haven’t Seen. Or Have You?


By BY MADISON MALONE KIRCHER from NYT Style https://ift.tt/ueVdFB0

Ukraine monastery raid as SBU targets Russian agents

Kyiv authorities say they want to stop Russia using the site for sabotage, intelligence or weapons.

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Planning for a Dark Christmas in Kyiv


By BY MARC SANTORA from NYT World https://ift.tt/Ov8LRXH

Gunmen abduct dozens in Nigeria's Zamfara state

At least 130 people including women, children and the elderly were taken, a local official says.

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South African court orders release of Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus

The man who shot dead anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani should be freed on parole, judges rule.

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Sunday, 20 November 2022

Videos Suggest Captive Russian Soldiers Were Killed at Close Range


By BY MALACHY BROWNE, STEPHEN HILTNER, CHEVAZ CLARKE-WILLIAMS AND TAYLOR TURNER from NYT World https://ift.tt/gskbDpP

FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings.

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Iran captain voices solidarity with protests at home

Iran captain Ehsan Hajsafi speaks out against the situation in his home country before his nation's opening game against England at the World Cup.

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EarthCam Video Shows Meteor Flying Over Toronto


By BY EARTHCAM from NYT Science https://ift.tt/EyeoILD

Buffalo Emerges From a Monster Snowstorm, but More Is on the Way


By BY MICHAEL WILSON AND JESSE MCKINLEY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/8H7camo

Friday, 18 November 2022

Special counsel Jack Smith to oversee criminal investigations into Trump

The special counsel will ultimately decide whether to file criminal charges against the former president.

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Taylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star

The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week.

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Garland Names Special Counsel for Trump Investigations


By BY GLENN THRUSH, CHARLIE SAVAGE AND ALAN FEUER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/VIiFXC3

Ukraine war: Almost half Ukraine's energy system disabled, PM says

As temperatures drop below freezing, Russian missiles have crippled parts of the country's energy system.

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Full Transcript of Nancy Pelosi’s Speech


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Gaza: At least 21 killed in Jabalia refugee camp fire

At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp - the biggest in Gaza.

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Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Nato chief: Poland strike was most likely from Ukrainian air defence

Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC "accidents happen" in war and emphasises the need for a measured approach.

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Qatar World Cup: TV 2 Denmark reporter forced off air

Security staff are seen covering the camera as a TV 2 Denmark reporter tries to broadcast.

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Transcript: Ezra Klein Interviews Bill McKibben


By Unknown Author from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/cIi4U2F

Monday, 14 November 2022

Elon Musk Faces His Waterloo


By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/H0DlspC

Why did Zelensky want a watermelon in Kherson?

Since Russia's retreat from the region memes of the fruit have been widely shared online.

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Ukraine war: Zambia demands answers for death of student Lemekhani Nyirenda

Lemekhani Nyirenda was serving a nine-year prison sentence when he went off to fight for Russia.

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Sunday, 13 November 2022


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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez describes fears of violence.


By BY CHRIS CAMERON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wQdGiTy

Picture-Book Worlds You’ll Want to Reach In and Touch


By BY ROWBOAT WATKINS from NYT Books https://ift.tt/QfNLvVW

Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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Friday, 11 November 2022

It’s Veterans Day. Where Have All the Veterans Gone?


By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/4dvWxIn

The Midterm Elections and the Power of Stalemate


By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/xRVNWrw

Gaming in Africa: Developers making mobile games for African players

The growth of the video gaming market is an opportunity for African developers to create games for the African audience.

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Wonking Out: Demand, Discombobulation and Prices


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/6hUPYD9

Thursday, 10 November 2022

DC attorney general sues NFL and Washington Commanders

Prosecutors allege Washington's NFL team lied to fans about efforts to probe a "hostile" workplace.

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D.C. Attorney General Alleges N.F.L. Covered Up Commanders’ Wrongdoing


By BY JULIET MACUR, KEN BELSON AND JENNY VRENTAS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/JstUwN1

Russian-Canadian arrested over global LockBit ransomware campaign

Mikhail Vasiliev is accused of involvement in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide.

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Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Fall of a Crypto Titan Puts an Industry on Edge


By BY DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/eWoykpC

Saudi police release US mother arrested for 'destabilising public order'

Carly Morris says she has been trapped in the kingdom with her young daughter for three years.

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A House Republican Who Defied Trump Wins Re-election


By BY GLENN THRUSH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wi1zR9B

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Monday, 7 November 2022

Both Hochul and Zeldin See Promising Signs in Early Voting


By BY JESSE MCKINLEY from NYT New York https://ift.tt/wHoR7p0