Japanese whalers set sail for commercial hunting

Five ships will hunt up to 227 whales for profit, ending a three-decade pause despite criticism.

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What to Watch Monday at Wimbledon

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Hong Kong: Police and protesters clash on handover anniversary

Riot police use batons to repel protesters on the 22nd anniversary of the city's handover to China.

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Trump in North Korea: KCNA hails 'amazing' visit

Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea in Sunday's historic trip.

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Social media: Church of England unveils online guidelines

Social media has "downsides" but also helps to "share the good news of Jesus Christ", the Church says.

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US Officials Attend Opening at Controversial Jerusalem Dig

American officials looked on Sunday as Israel opened a newfound Roman-era street at a divisive archaeological site in east Jerusalem, a move that deepened Palestinian animosity toward the White House’s mediation efforts.

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Mexico hail: Ice 1.5m thick carpets Mexico's Guadalajara

Streets were carpeted in ice which trapped vehicles and damaged homes in the city of five million.

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Prince of Wales investiture: Charles' 50 years in the role

A look at Charles' contribution to the country during his 50 years as the Prince of Wales.

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Middlesbrough: Where heroin is cheaper than cigarettes

The true scale of homelessness in the North East is largely hidden from view, according to Shelter.

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Wimbledon quiz: Could you be a line judge?

A matter of millimetres and many miles per hour. Can you ensure justice is done and avoid the wrath of the world's elite tennis stars?

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How lashes became big business

Lash infills are just one of the treatments surging in popularity as the beauty business booms.

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Could you do a video interview for your next job?

Artificial intelligence is likely to play a role in whether you get your next big job interview.

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Afro Napoli: The migrant football team fighting racism

Footballer Sarjo was smuggled through six countries to Italy, but since arriving has been subject to racial abuse.

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Lib Dem leadership: The candidates trying to stop Brexit

While everyone is focused on the next PM, the Lib Dems are also choosing a new leader.

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What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.

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The children of the devolution look to the future

The BBC's Allan Little sees a change in Scotland after 20 years of having its own parliament.

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How wealthy are you?

Where you live and when you were born play a big part in how much of the UK's wealth you are likely to own.

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How rude service inspired a multi-million euro firm

A bad experience at a shop inspired one man to set up a business that measures customer satisfaction.

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Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative

As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza.

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Pop divas Christine and the Queens and Janelle Monae dominate Glastonbury's last day

Janelle Monae, Billie Eilish, Christine and the Queens and Kylie make their mark on the festival.

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Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text

Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules.

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Leg fat 'better than belly fat' for older women

Carrying fat on legs instead of the belly protects postmenopausal women from heart disease, a study suggests.

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Childcare might become 'available only in rich areas'

MPs warn that childcare in England risks becoming accessible only to the wealthy.

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Louisa Ferguson, Lukasz Mosakowski

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Laura Wells, Samuel Murray

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Kara Morgenstern, Charles Gary

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Julie Lindenman, Dayne Jervis

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Anne Choike, Gabriel Rauterberg

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Alexandra Feuer, Joseph Portale

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Venezuelan Navy Captain Accused of Rebellion Dies After Signs of Torture

By ANATOLY KURMANAEV from NYT World https://ift.tt/2IZ6Dk3

Kamala Harris Is Supported by Rivals After Trump Jr. Questions Her Race

By DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JiD1g7

Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams 'available' to partner Andy Murray in mixed doubles

Andy Murray says he still wants to play mixed doubles at Wimbledon - and Serena Williams says she is "available".

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Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ

The president spoke in Seoul shortly before he is due to visit the fortified strip dividing the Koreas.

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Buxton baby boy dies days after alleged assault

The two-month-old boy had been in a critical condition after suffering head injuries on Thursday.

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Brexit: Jeremy Hunt 'could withhold part of £39bn divorce bill'

Jeremy Hunt says he could take a similar stance to his Tory leadership rival in a no-deal Brexit.

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Sudan: Dying for the revolution

Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.

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Yankees’ Bats Are Too Much for the Red Sox in London

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2JisjXj

Whitney North Seymour Jr., Former U.S. Prosecutor Who Fought Corruption, Dies at 95

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Sri Lanka hires first two hangmen in 43 years

The president has announced four prisoners will be executed over drug offences.

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The Killers bring out the Pet Shop Boys and Johnny Marr at Glastonbury

The Killers put on a triumphant headline show, putting to rest the memory of their flawed 2007 set.

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'Madrid Central' protest: Thousands oppose suspension of anti-pollution plan

Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions.

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With Little to Celebrate, Mets Honor a Title-Winning Team

By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2XdK8vi

The Week in Arts: Sarah Jessica Parker Back for More ‘Divorce’; a Farewell to ‘My Fair Lady’

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Looking for ‘Wrist Power’? It’s All in a Distinctive Watch

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Rado Watches Adopts Le Corbusier’s Colors

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50 Years On, the Omega Watch That Went to the Moon

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Your Leather Watch Strap and N.F.L. Footballs May Have Something in Common

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A Watch That Is All a Pilot Would Ever Need

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Apple Watch Hasn’t Crushed the Swiss. Not Yet.

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What’s on TV Saturday: Ramy Youssef and ‘The Spy Who Dumped Me’

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Italy migrants: Rescue ship captain arrested at Lampedusa port

The ship, carrying dozens of rescued migrants, entered Lampedusa port despite being banned by Italy.

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Mets Lose to Braves and Reach a Season Low

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Team GB qualify for women's football tournament

Great Britain will have a women's football team at the 2020 Olympics after England finished in the top three European teams at the World Cup.

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Justice Secretary David Gauke defeats no-confidence vote

Leave.EU wanted to "claim our first Cabinet scalp" but the local Tory party supported Mr Gauke.

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Parking charges could make £1bn for councils, study says

English councils could have a record surplus from parking charges and penalties this year, a study says.

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Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ

"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets.

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Queen marks 20 years of the Scottish Parliament

The Queen will address MSPs almost two decades to the day since the parliament officially assumed its legal powers.

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Khuram Butt: The partygoer who turned into a killer

A cannabis-smoking petty thief from east London, Khuram Butt embraced extremism and became a murderer.

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Berlin Brandenburg: The airport with half a million faults

Billions over budget, years late in opening, and still being rebuilt before a single plane has landed. What's gone so wrong at the new Berlin airport?

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Japan whaling: Commercial hunts to resume despite outcry

Hunters could be back in Japanese waters from 1 July, ending a three-decade halt to commercial whaling.

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Everest queues: 'This person had crampons on the wrong feet'

Tim Mosedale has climbed Everest six times and believes that whilst the queues look bad they're often not the reason people die whilst climbing.

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There are calls for models wearing fake pregnancy bumps in ad campaigns to be banned

There are calls for fashion firms to stop using fake bump models, after reality star Arabella Chi was used as ASOS's maternity model despite never having been pregnant.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 June 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Transgender skater fighting to compete

Maria Joaquina is 11-years-old and a prize-winning roller-skater. She is transgender and fighting to compete among girls.

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Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?

EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the European Commission.

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Highlights From Night Two of the Democratic Debate

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Full Transcript: Democratic Presidential Debates, Night 2

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San Francisco School Board Votes to Cover Controversial George Washington Murals

By DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KHMSPR

England Cruises Past Norway in a Women’s World Cup Quarterfinal

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/320M3au

Before Talks With Trump, Xi Promotes His Image as a Leader With Friends

By JANE PERLEZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2XbFYEw

Hunt vs Johnson: Meet their voters

Britain's next PM will need to win over sceptical Tories. Here's what some of them think of the two candidates.

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When Is Being Together Worth $5.50 an Hour? Please Solve

By LIZA RODLER from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2RDEQs2

The World’s Top Stock Market? Right Now, It’s Russia

By MATT PHILLIPS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2ISFHlR

Biden criticised over race at Democratic debate

Former Vice-President Joe Biden is sharply criticised at the Democratic 2020 debate by Senator Kamala Harris for his civil rights record.

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Genoa bridge: Towers to be demolished with explosives

Residents are told to leave as experts prepare to demolish what remains of Italy's Morandi bridge.

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Military housing still 'not good enough' despite investment

Too many military personnel live in substandard housing, despite a £135m scheme, a watchdog says.

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Trump golf course dunes to lose special status

The sand dunes where Donald Trump built his golf resort are to lose their special environmental status.

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GP's drugs 'contributed to mum of seven Theresa Feehan's death'

Theresa Feehan died with toxic levels of prescription drugs in her body two days after a GP visit.

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Democratic debate: Heavyweights Biden and Sanders duel

Ten hopefuls are on stage, but all eyes are on the two heavyweights battling for the party's soul.

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What is the G20 summit, and what do world leaders talk about?

What is the G20, and what do they do when they meet?

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Chaos and killings: 10 minutes at London Bridge

An account of one devastating summer's night in June 2017 when eight people are killed and 48 more injured.

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'I rented a mouldy flat from the deputy mayor'

When Jennifer Mbon's flat grew a layer of black mould she discovered her landlord was one of Marseille's top politicians.

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The leasehold disputes taking an emotional toll

More than two-thirds of people who have had leasehold issues are anxious about their future, a survey finds.

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AI needs more health data if it's to help cure the world

Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say.

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Quiz of the Week: Which Pink song induced childbirth?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world

It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world.

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Smear tests: Actress writes play based on own experiences

Gabrielle wrote a play about her experiences of smear tests so more women can understand how much of a difference they can make.

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Crossing Divides: The schoolchildren confronting speeding motorists

An initiative is getting primary school pupils to confront speeding motorists, in a bid to enforce the speed limit near schools.

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Australian Student Is Missing in North Korea, His Family Says

By JAMIE TARABAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZOuvfx

Brexit: Japanese foreign minister warns against no-deal

Taro Kono says Japanese firms in the UK would be threatened by a no-deal Brexit.

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Lisnaskea woman speaks of three brothers killed by IRA

A Fermanagh woman speaks for the first time about how her brothers were shot dead in the 1980s.

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Would You Pay $30 a Month to Check Your Email?

By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Xhj0kh

'Hero' 17-year-old catches falling toddler

Feuzi Zabaat was working nearby when he caught a two-year-old girl as she fell out of a window.

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With Mueller Inquiry Over, Trump Seeks Fresh Start With Putin at G20

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Dalai Lama: Trump has 'lack of moral principle'

The Tibetan spiritual leader gave his views on Donald Trump, Brexit and China, in a BBC interview.

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Rio Grande drowning: 'I knew it was the last time I would see my son'

The mother of a man who drowned trying to cross into the US recalls the moment he left on his journey.

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News Daily: Tory rivals' pledges and transgender hate crimes rise

Your morning briefing for 27 June 2019.

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Debate Night 1: The ‘On Politics’ Breakdown

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How to get the best price when buying a car

As car sales plunge, desperate dealers are said to be offering huge discounts, so how can drivers benefit?

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Caroline Graham Hansen: The Norway star who could wreck England's World Cup dream

Described as a "rock star" after her brilliant performance in the last 16 at the Women's World Cup, Caroline Graham Hansen threatens England's progress in France.

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Saudi Arabia Is Running Out of Friends

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What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Anima’ and ‘Laurence Anyways’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2NcEzO2

Highlights From the First Democratic Debate

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Shepherd's Bush stabbing: Teenager dies

The victim, believed to be 18, died from a stab injury in Shepherd's Bush on Wednesday night.

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'I was suspected of causing my child's illness'

The women whose world was turned upside down by being wrongly suspected of Fabricated or Induced Illness.

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Why Is Everyone Drinking Celery Juice as if It Will Save Them From Dying?

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Give children 'less sugar and more veg in baby food'

There should be mandatory limits on sugar and parents should offer more bitter vegetables when weaning, a report says.

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'Every suggestion' HPV vaccine will cut cervical cancers

There is "every suggestion" HPV vaccination will lead to a fall in cervical cancers, say scientists .

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Boeing suffers new 737 Max issue that could delay return

Regulators uncover a new issue with the doomed aircraft that could delay its return to service.

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At a school near you? The four-and-a-half-day week

Why one Birmingham school has decided to save money by sending children home early on Friday.

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Russia says Georgia isn't safe. Russians in Georgia say otherwise

Russian citizens in Georgia say otherwise.

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As the Twins Stay Hot, La Tortuga Earns a Warm Embrace in Minnesota

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For U.S. Men’s Soccer Team, Gold Cup Offers Path Back From the Abyss

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At WorldPride in N.Y., Millions Are Expected to Celebrate and, for Some, Come Out

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'Triple whammy' threatens UN action on climate change

Efforts by Saudi Arabia, the EU and Japan are seen as part of a backlash against UN climate action.

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Cardi B pleads not guilty to assault

The rapper and two members of her team have been charged with 12 crimes each.

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Trevor Noah on Trump’s ‘Not My Type’ Defense: ‘That’s Not a Good Denial’

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'Now everyone pays for their own drinks'

The pound's fall has made life tougher for some foreign workers, but for many firms it's been good news.

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News Daily: 'Horrific' migrant children's station and Tory Brexit row

Your morning briefing for 26 June 2019.

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How Moors murderer Brady had access to vulnerable teens in jail

For years Ian Brady was able to mix with borstal boys in jail, newly released official papers reveal.

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What’s on TV Wednesday: A Democratic Debate and ‘Hamlet’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2NcIWsw

Beauty queen 'raped by Gambia's ex-President Jammeh'

Three women tell HRW how they were assaulted by the now exiled leader - allegations his party deny.

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Europe Is Bracing for a Heat Wave. It’s the New Normal.

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A Mystery Disease Is Killing Children, and Questions Linger About Lychees

By ROD NORDLAND from NYT World https://ift.tt/2RzdVh3

What Happened at the Democratic Debate? Jimmy Fallon Will Let You Know

By JOHN KOBLIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2xdg48u

Tempers Flare as the Phillies Strike Late Against the Mets

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZJx56H

Your Wednesday Briefing

By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2FBkzP4