A Scavenger Hunt on the High Seas, With Rubber Ducks as the Reward

By Sara Ruberg from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/8X0AdxL

Video shows Haniyeh in Iran hours before his death

The Hamas leader was killed in Tehran, after attending the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

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What does Haniyeh's killing mean for Gaza ceasefire?

As Hamas's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh was a key interlocuter in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations.

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Olympic Surfing Comes to a ‘Poisoned’ Paradise

By Hannah Beech and Adam Ferguson from NYT World https://ift.tt/9fuYc7h

Wrongly convicted postmasters get new compensation scheme

Hundreds will get payouts of at least £450,000 but could qualify for more.

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$4.2 Million Homes in California

By Angela Serratore from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/XoPFYHD

Thousands hit by N Korea floods as Kim calls 'emergency'

A photograph taken by state media shows Kim Jong Un travelling through a flooded area in a Lexus.

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Jordan Chiles, 23

By Maggie Astor from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/mYzb6CW

Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde is booed as he makes his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris.

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A Cross-Country Road Trip, With a Hidden Body in the Back Seat

By Tammy Tarng from NYT Books https://ift.tt/R43eqdX

Questions surround German man sentenced to death in Belarus

A heavily choreographed video shows Rico Krieger apparently confessing to planting explosives, but there is no direct evidence shown.

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When A.I. Fails the Language Test, Who Is Left Out of the Conversation?

By Sara Ruberg from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/xvqeVO6

Park Fire, Now California’s Largest This Year, Spreads Rapidly

By Heather Knight, Mike Baker, Amanda Holpuch and John Yoon from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kzXxFwI

Harris tells Netanyahu it is time to end war in Gaza

The US vice-president says she made clear to the Israeli PM her "serious concerns" about casualties in Gaza.

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Australian Field Hockey Player Is Paris-Bound, Minus a Finger Joint

By Yan Zhuang and John Yoon from NYT World https://ift.tt/EGMVyr9

Wildfires force 25,000 to evacuate Canadian town

People were told to leave the popular tourist town of Jasper on Tuesday as fires approached.

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As the Olympics nears, Paris puts 75,000 troops on the streets

A huge security operation is under way, with street closures and anti-drone squads across the city.

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Ukrainian attack on ferry kills one in Russian port

The attack, which left several injured, occurred on a port near the illegally-annexed Crimean peninsula.

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Engravings reveal Pepys' lifelong love of fashion

The diarist's fashion print collection reveals his anxiety about dressing appropriately, says expert.

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Campus Protests Led to More Than 3,100 Arrests, but Many Charges Have Been Dropped

By Isabelle Taft, Alex Lemonides, Lazaro Gamio and Anna Betts from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lUKaS1m

In photos: Colonial India through the eyes of foreign artists

A show in Delhi showcases colourful, rare artworks of colonial India by well-known foreign artists.

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The Connections Companion No. 406, July 21, 2024

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Joel Embiid Believes He Could Have Been the GOAT

By David Marchese from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/zrwjMOL

Corden says Gavin and Stacey finale is written

James Corden says he and Ruth Jones have finished the script for final Gavin And Stacey episode.

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Dr Alex George awarded honorary degree

Dr Alex George was "moved to tears" when he received the letter offering him an honorary degree.

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America’s Allies in Middle East See Some Advantages in Potential 2nd Trump Presidency

By Patrick Kingsley, Vivian Yee and Vivian Nereim from NYT World https://ift.tt/5es9qxp

A hard-line Israeli minister visits a contested holy site, and other news.

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/skpIuMO

Ukraine’s Devastated Energy Grid Battles a New Foe: A Sizzling Heat Wave

By Constant Méheut from NYT World https://ift.tt/HMRdFl9

How quickly are prices rising in the UK?

The rate at which prices are rising has fallen from record highs, meeting the 2% target.

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What is the King's Speech and why is it important?

Charles will deliver the King's Speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament on 17 July 2024.

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What’s Greenest and Cleanest When Nature Calls?

By Elizabeth Anne Brown from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/biZNs1n

Word of the Day: staggering

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'Serial killer' arrested after bodies found in Kenya dump

The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say.

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Second child dies in house fire

A second child died overnight in hospital following a fire at a terraced house in east London.

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'History on the line' for Djokovic in Alcaraz final

Novak Djokovic says "history will be on the line" when he faces Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday.

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Starmer commits to BBC licence fee

The prime minister has ruled out any changes to how the BBC is funded at least until 2027.

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Teenager charged after Gurdwara attack

A boy, 17, is charged with multiple offences after a disturbance at a place of worship in Kent.

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MPs' safety 'keeps me awake at night,' says Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he has "never seen anything as bad" as the level of threats against MPs.

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No 10 behind bloodiest day of miners' strike - Welsh government lawyer

The Welsh government's top lawyer says Downing Street wanted the miners to get "a good beating".

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Marianna Spring: This wasn't the social media UK election everyone expected

Marianna Spring shares what she discovered during her investigations into how voters are targeted.

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Megan Moroney Sings a Message About Messy 20-Something Life: It’s OK.

By Holly Gleason from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/kRaB5j0

The Toll of Starting a Golf Career So Young

By Paul Sullivan from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/8YnwDIz

Why Do So Many Food Documentaries Seem to Think We’re Stupid?

By Nicholas Cannariato from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/Da8X5EP

The secret hospitals offering criminals new faces

The Philippine hospitals are equipped with hair transplant tools and dental implants.

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What to know as Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting trial begins

The actor maintains he never pulled the trigger, which will be a key claim at the centre of the trial.

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UK music needs 'the next Zayn', says Simon Cowell

The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent boss starts his search for the next big UK boyband in Liverpool.

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'One of the world's best' - Saka's 'special' moment of redemption

Bukayo Saka is Stuart Pearce for the TikTok generation. The England winger found redemption in style - done with class, skill and likeability.

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PNG minister charged with assault in Australia

Jimmy Maladina says he is cooperating with police following reports of domestic assault.

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Whoever the Democratic Candidate Is, Americans Have Already Lost

By Tressie McMillan Cottom from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/UEMtb5a

New Factories and Jobs Are Not Enough to Stem France’s Far Right Surge

By Liz Alderman from NYT Business https://ift.tt/XLnv4ed

SNP loses 'damaging' 38 seats so far as final result delayed

The first minister says his party has "soul searching" to do after a series of losses to Labour.

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Like a Firing Squad, but for Romantic Rejection

By Gina Cherelus from NYT Style https://ift.tt/kMKwIlP

Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

By Claudia Gryvatz Copquin and Alicia Napierkowski from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/g4yeqaB

What we know about the India crush that killed 121

The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.

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Quotation of the Day: In Factories, India’s Women See a Lifeline

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/XJ6lUiu

The Man Behind the Minions

By Calum Marsh from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/z1ITclA

Grief and anger after India crush kills 121

Most of the dead were women - killed as crowds left a packed religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh state.

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How a Gaza 'stunt' divided Australia's parliament

A senator says she has been "exiled" for voting against her party to recognise Palestinian statehood.

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A Culture War Erupted Over U.K. Stately Homes. Who Won?

By Megan Specia from NYT World https://ift.tt/rLpQD8t

Watch: Ed Davey bungee jumps in latest stunt

The Lib Dem leader takes part in the extreme activity as part of his election campaign.

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