Music streaming royalties to be discussed by government

It will look into claims of unfairness amid reports labels receive the lion's share of royalties.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Beth Mead left out of England squad

Euro 2022 top scorer Beth Mead is not included in England's Women's World Cup squad having not yet fully recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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Sia reveals autism diagnosis, two years after film backlash

The pop star says the diagnosis has allowed her to "become fully, fully myself".

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Al Pacino: The Godfather star expecting fourth child aged 83

The Godfather star has announced his 29-year-old girlfriend Noor Alfallah is eight months pregnant.

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Labour defends donations from Just Stop Oil backer Dale Vince

The donations do not affect the party's views on the campaign group, a shadow minister says.

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Secret Tory: Henry Morris unmasks himself as man behind parody account

The satirical Twitter account has built up nearly 200,000 followers since its launch in 2019.

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Train strikes: How drivers' walkout on Wednesday will affect you

What you need to know about the walkout by Aslef train drivers, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

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Moscow drone attack: What we know about the strikes

Several buildings have been damaged by drone attacks in Moscow.

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Premier League: Which teams did the World Cup break help or hinder?

Did the World Cup play any part in the Premier League title race? Who lost momentum after the break? And which club benefited most?

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Booking.com users keep turning up at family's home

Unexpected tourists are flocking to Karin Arsenius' property hoping to find accommodation.

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Benedict Cumberbatch: Former chef attacked actor's home

The actor and his family were home when Jack Bissell kicked through their front gate and shouted abuse.

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Boris Johnson: Deadline approaches to hand over WhatsApps to Covid inquiry

The government has until 16:00 BST to pass the unredacted material to the official Covid inquiry.

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Beekeepers 'run out of equipment' as swarms rise

Experts say a long, cold spring before warmer weather means larger swarms are searching for hives.

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French Open 2023 results: Cameron Norrie beats Benoit Paire, Jack Draper retires injured in first round

Cameron Norrie ensures there is British interest in the French Open second round, but Jack Draper is forced to quit his opening match.

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French Open 2023 results: Sloane Stephens beats Karolina Pliskova, Madison Keys through

Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens shows why she is one of the French Open's most dangerous unseeded players by knocking out Karolina Pliskova.

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Mauricio Pochettino: Chelsea appoint ex-Tottenham boss as new manager

Chelsea appoint former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager on a two-year deal.

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Jude Bellingham: Borussia Dortmund midfielder named Bundesliga player of the season

Borussia Dortmund's England midfielder Jude Bellingham is named the Bundesliga player of the season.

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Napoli boss to take sabbatical after winning title

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti will take a year-long sabbatical from the Serie A champions, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis says.

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Venice canal patch turns fluorescent green

Theories abound as to why the waters below the Rialto Bridge in the Grand Canal turned bright green.

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Kitten stuck in rain pipe for three days found alive

Rescuers in Beirut used small cameras to identify the location of the feline before pulling it to safety.

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Xbox v PlayStation: The battle for control

A brief history of the warring console makers' attempts to become the games industry's big boss.

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Boy, 15, who died in River Eden named by police

Lewis Michael Kirkpatrick was found in the River Eden following a search by rescue teams.

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Relay theft: Mum's warning over criminals targeting keyless cars

Sarah Baxter describes the moment criminals stole her Mercedes using a method called relay theft.

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Body found in River Eden following search for missing teenager

Crews had been searching the River Eden in Carlisle after four teenagers got into difficulty on Friday.

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In pictures: Radio 1's Big Weekend lands in Dundee

Jonas Brothers, Eliza Rose, LF System and Jayda G take to the stage to open the three-day festival.

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Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia

The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine.

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UK government accused of deposit return scheme 'sabotage'

The UK government has excluded glass from the deposit return scheme, casting doubt over its future.

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Boris Johnson calls new lockdown rule-breaking claims 'load of nonsense'

Mr Johnson has spoke to a reporter in Washington about his diary entries being handed to police.

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Beautiful South singer Paul Heaton pays for festival drinks

Paul Heaton pays for fans' drinks at a festival after doing the same to mark his 60th birthday.

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Passport e-gates at UK airports down

The issue is affecting people arriving in the UK, with queues expected to build very quickly.

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Chelsea: Frank Lampard on Stamford Bridge exit

Frank Lampard says "he will never feel like he is saying goodbye" to Chelsea as he prepares for the final game of his second spell in charge.

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Roberto Firmino at Liverpool: Watch his best Premier League moments

Watch some of Roberto Firmino's greatest Premier League moments for Liverpool as the Brazilian prepares to leave Anfield at the end of the season.

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Dame Esther Rantzen says her lung cancer is in stage four

The TV presenter and Childline founder says she is on a new form of medication for the disease.

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British Cycling to ban transgender women from competing in elite female category

British Cycling is to ban transgender women from the female category of its elite competitions following a review and consultation.

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Teens hand themselves in to police over Sydney fire

Transport was suspended and nearby residents evacuated after a building went up in flames on Tuesday.

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Promoting vapes to kids is ridiculous, says Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak says he is looking at strengthening marketing rules for e-cigarettes.

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Rishi Sunak owns up to being a fan of Jilly Cooper novels

The prime minister admits reports of him being a fan of the racy books penned by Jilly Cooper CBE are true.

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Chris Mason: The battle for truth over Covid is only just starting

A row erupts between the Covid inquiry and the government over how much material should be disclosed

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Germany's climate protests: Activism or crime?

Raids on the Last Generation activist group have fuelled a debate over the limits of peaceful protest.

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Sam Smith 'heartbroken' after scrapping Manchester gig just four songs in

The singer says they are "heartbroken" after being forced to leave the stage due to "vocal issues".

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Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Intended target of shooting given gang injunction

Joseph Nee is banned from riding a motorbike or owning more than one mobile phone, police say.

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Listen to The Headlines, a New Way to Experience The Times

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Tariq Ramadan: Islam scholar cleared of Swiss rape charges

The renowned scholar is cleared of rape and sexual coercion by a court in Switzerland.

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Default on U.S. Debt Risks ‘Permanently’ Denting Nation’s Credit Rating

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South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem

How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.

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NBA play-offs: Nikola Jokic stars as Denver Nuggets complete series sweep over Los Angeles Lakers

Watch Nikola Jokic's best shots as he scores 30 points in Denver Nuggets' 113-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, to complete a 4-0 series sweep in the NBA Western Conference final.

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The Supreme Court vs. Andy Warhol

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Listen to The Headlines, a New Way to Experience The Times

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Prince Harry loses challenge to pay for police protection in UK

Home Office says wealthy individuals should not be able to "buy" security from the police.

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A Resilient Black Community ‘Built From the Fire’ of a Massacre

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AI scanner used in US schools misses knives

After a school stabbing, a BBC investigation into Evolv’s AI weapons scanner reveals doubts about its effectiveness.

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England vs Ireland: Ollie Robinson given all-clear for Ireland Test

England seamer Ollie Robinson is fit to play in the Test against Ireland after a scan reveals no damage to his ankle.

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'Pay your writers!' Students interrupt Warner Bros CEO speech

Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University.

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NBCUniversal’s New Leader, a Hollywood Outsider, Steps Into the Spotlight

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After Writing About Mental Illness, Kay Redfield Jamison Turns to Healers

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Child among injured after Glasgow bus roof torn off in crash

Ten people were taken to hospital after the crash in Glasgow's south side on Sunday.

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Blooms and blossoms: The Chelsea Flower Show in pictures

Exhibitors are making last-minute adjustments to their displays before the gates open on Tuesday.

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Junior doctors in Scotland offered 14.5% pay rise

The new Scottish government pay offer comes after BMA Scotland members voted for strike action.

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Ryanair returns to profit as fares jump

The airline benefits as travel demand rebounds and one expert warns fares are set to rise further.

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Battle of the museums for £120,000 prize

Attractions in London, Glasgow, Belfast and Orkney are in the running to win UK Museum of the Year.

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Liberals Are Persuading Themselves of a Debt Ceiling Plan That Won’t Work

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Why Ukraine Needs Those F-16s

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Mi hija estaba muy viva. ¿Cómo es posible que ya no esté?

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Sudan’s Warring Groups Agree to 7-Day Cease-Fire

By BY ABDI LATIF DAHIR from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/africa/sudan-ceasefire.html?partner=IFTTT

Ukraine May Be Finally Getting the F-16s It Asked For. Why Did It Want Them?

By BY CARLOTTA GALL from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/21/world/europe/ukraine-f16-air-force.html?partner=IFTTT

For ‘The Late Americans,’ Grad School Life Equals Envy, Sex and Ennui

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G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape.

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Patrick Kielty is new host of the Late Late show

He will succeed former presenter Ryan Tubridy who has hosted the show for 14 years.

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Zelensky’s trip was shrouded in secrecy and obfuscation.

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Behind the Scenes, G7 Nations Wrangle Over Ambitious Climate Commitments

By BY MOTOKO RICH, LISA FRIEDMAN AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/20/world/asia/climate-fossil-fuels-g7.html?partner=IFTTT

Fuse ODG complains after being cuffed by Met Police

The rapper says he was "racially profiled" by police who claimed they could smell cannabis in a car.

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Democrats’ Phalanx Around Biden Has an Eric Adams-Size Hole

By BY REID J. EPSTEIN, DANA RUBINSTEIN AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/20/us/politics/eric-adams-biden-democrats.html?partner=IFTTT

Cricket match halted by hot air balloon landing

Children were playing in West Sussex when the balloon came swooping over and landed on their pitch.

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How a Hip Megachurch Became Entangled in Scandal

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Cost-of-living payment date announced for people with disabilities

Those who receive qualifying benefits will receive £150 between 20 June and 4 July to help pay bills.

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From 1880s Brooklyn, the Weir Greenhouse Returns

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What it’s like interviewing the prime minister

In a whirlwind year as the BBC's political editor, Chris Mason explains what it's like to grill three very different PMs.

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New York truck attacker gets 10 life sentences plus 260 years

Islamist extremist Sayfullo Saipov killed eight when he drove a truck at pedestrians in New York in 2017.

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生活无忧的“全职儿女”，全靠父母辈赶上好时代？

By BY ZHAN JUAN from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/zh-hans/2023/05/18/world/asia/wealth-generations.html?partner=IFTTT

Ukraine and China Will Dominate G7 Summit, but a New Threat Lurks: A.I.

By BY DAVID E. SANGER from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/world/asia/g7-ukraine-artificial-intelligence.html?partner=IFTTT

Man abducted and sexually assaulted schoolgirl while dressed as woman

Andrew Miller, also known as Amy George, sexually assaulted the primary school girl after taking her to his home.

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Beyoncé: Renaissance hat designer flooded with orders

Abby Misbin says she charged the singer's team $215 for the handmade glitter ball cowboy hat.

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Listen to The Headlines, a Short Show on the Day’s Biggest News

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NBA: Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic shines in best plays against LA Lakers

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic shines in the top 10 plays against the Los Angeles Lakers in game one of the Western Conference finals.

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Gains Near Bakhmut Raise Ukraine’s Hopes of a Turning Tide

By BY MARC SANTORA from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/17/world/europe/ukraine-russia-bakhmut-counteroffensive.html?partner=IFTTT

At a time of heightened scrutiny, Ukraine works to get the weapons to the battlefield, not the black market.

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Global warming set to break key 1.5C limit for first time

Thanks to El Niño and carbon emissions, the world's warming is likely to hit 1.5C within five years.

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‘Ted Lasso,’ Season 3, Episode 10 Recap: The Rich Are Different

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Luton Town: Former boss David Pleat hails 'remarkable achievement' of reaching Wembley

Former Luton Town boss David Pleat hails a "remarkable achievement" by the current side after they reach the Championship play-off final.

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You Don’t Need to Speak Another Language to Love a Bilingual Edition

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Martha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover star

The businesswoman says she wants to inspire other women, adding: "This is kind of historic."

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Her Novel Became a Best Seller. The Trouble: The Manuscript Was Stolen.

By BY AMAL EL-MOHTAR from NYT Books https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/books/review/yellowface-rf-kuang.html?partner=IFTTT

Why Was This Patient Turning So Yellow?

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Watch scientists' joy as rare platypus is released back into the wild

A platypus has been re-introduced into an Australian national park, a 50-year first for the area.

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Rare rainbow sea slug found in Falmouth rock pool

An expert says the discovery of the striking sea creature in a rock pool is amazing.

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The Case for Journalistic Independence

By BY DAVID LEONHARDT from NYT Briefing https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/briefing/the-case-for-journalistic-independence-ag-sulzberger.html?partner=IFTTT

China Sentences a U.S. Citizen to Life in Prison for Espionage

By BY CHANG CHE AND OLIVIA WANG from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/world/asia/china-american-spy-life.html?partner=IFTTT

The U.S. Banned Spyware — and Then Kept Trying to Use It

By BY SABRINA TAVERNISE, ASTHAA CHATURVEDI, RACHELLE BONJA, MARY WILSON, SYDNEY HARPER, CLARE TOENISKOETTER, MICHAEL BENOIST, MARC GEORGES, MARION LOZANO, ROWAN NIEMISTO AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/podcasts/the-daily/banning-spywear.html?partner=IFTTT

British Motocross Championships: Photographer hit and killed by bike

The British Championship at Foxhill in Swindon was abandoned after a man in his 50s died.

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UK's first driverless bus begins passenger service in Edinburgh

Stagecoach's fleet of autonomous buses will run every half hour between Fife and Edinburgh.

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An Erdogan loss would bring relief in the West and anxiety in Moscow.

By BY STEVEN ERLANGER AND ANATOLY KURMANAEV from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/14/world/turkey-election-erdogan-news/an-erdogan-loss-would-bring-relief-in-the-west-and-anxiety-in-moscow?partner=IFTTT

‘The Diplomat’ vs. Reality

By BY LAUREN JACKSON from NYT Briefing https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/14/briefing/the-diplomat-netflix-reality.html?partner=IFTTT

Kenya cult: Children targeted to die first, pastor says

Fresh accounts emerge of the final days of deceased members of a Christian doomsday cult in Kenya.

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Lord Sentamu: Former Archbishop of York asked to step down from Church

It follows a review into how the former Archbishop of York handled a child sex abuse allegation.

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It’s Been a Week. What Does It Tell Us About 2024?

By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/14/us/politics/trump-biden-election.html?partner=IFTTT

Ukraine's Zelensky visits Germany day after weapons pledge

President Zelensky's trip comes after Germany said it would supply weapons worth three billion euros.

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Biden Wants Airlines to Pay Passengers for Delays. In Europe, they already do

By BY BERNHARD WARNER AND SARAH KESSLER from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/13/business/dealbook/passenger-rights-europe.html?partner=IFTTT

Green bread is crowned Britain's best loaf

Miyo Aoetsu invented Brioche Japonais, which is flavoured with matcha, white chocolate and fruit.

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The Mysteries of Zelda

By BY JASON M. BAILEY from NYT Briefing https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/13/briefing/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-release.html?partner=IFTTT

Calgary’s New Mayor Says Her City Is More Than an Oil Town

By BY IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/13/world/canada/jyoti-gondek-calgary-oil.html?partner=IFTTT

Ukraine's Zelensky in Rome to meet Pope Francis

Ukraine's leader visits Rome where he will meet political leaders and have an audience with the Pope.

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Democrats Spar Over the ‘Prickly, Prickly Subject’ of Immigration

By BY KATIE GLUECK AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/13/us/politics/democrats-immigration-title-42.html?partner=IFTTT

Welcome to the Era of Very Earnest Parenting

By BY CAITLIN MOSCATELLO from NYT Style https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/13/style/millennial-earnest-parenting.html?partner=IFTTT

A New Round of Middle East Fighting

By BY ISABEL KERSHNER from NYT Briefing https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/12/briefing/islamic-jihad-israel-fighting-gaza.html?partner=IFTTT

Watch: CCTV captures funnel cloud rip through storage yard

CCTV captures mattresses and other heavy objects being tossed into the air, narrowly missing staff.

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Group Tied to Influential Conservative Activist Spent $183 Million in a Year

By BY REBECCA DAVIS O’BRIEN from NYT U.S. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/12/us/politics/leonard-leo-marble-freedom-trust.html?partner=IFTTT

Sudan conflict: Army and RSF agree deal to protect civilians

They agree to allow safe passage for civilians and to protect relief workers but not to a ceasefire.

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Phillip Schofield says recent weeks 'haven't been easy'

The presenter issues a statement following reports his relationship with Holly Willoughby has cooled.

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UK economy to avoid recession this year, says Bank

The Bank of England's forecast comes as it raises interest rates to 4.5%.

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Russian efforts to evade sanctions show they are having an effect, Yellen says.

By BY VICTORIA KIM from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/11/world/russia-ukraine-news/russian-efforts-to-evade-sanctions-show-they-are-having-an-effect-yellen-says?partner=IFTTT

Flood water cascades down streets in Hertfordshire after thunderstorms

Thunderstorms lead to flooded properties and roads becoming impassable in Hertfordshire.

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This Designer Wants You to Look ‘Powerful’ on Your Wedding Day

By BY ALIX STRAUSS from NYT Fashion https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/fashion/weddings/bridal-designer-nontraditional-wedding-looks.html?partner=IFTTT

West Ham v AZ Alkmaar: The Dutch Moneyball team chasing Europa Conference victory

West Ham's push for a first European final in 47 years is about to come up against Mr Moneyball himself - as they face an AZ Alkmaar side who have risen with the help of Billy Beane.

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Shops flooded in Harpenden as torrent of water surges down street

A newsagent says heavy rain brought the worst flooding he has seen in 17 years.

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How Much Do You Know About Sudan?

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Robert De Niro welcomes seventh child at 79

The veteran Hollywood star revealed the news while promoting his new film, About My Father.

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How the drivers of inflation have changed.

By BY JEANNA SMIALEK from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/10/business/cpi-inflation-fed/how-the-drivers-of-inflation-have-changed?partner=IFTTT

Jewish groups condemn $150m Nazi-linked jewel sale

The collection belonged to Heidi Horten, whose German husband took over Jewish firms in the 1930s.

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Tesco chairman denies inappropriate touching

John Allan refutes allegations he touched women during events at the supermarket and CBI.

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Ukrainians return home, renewed and resigned.

By BY JEFFREY GETTLEMAN from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/09/world/russia-ukraine-news/ukrainians-return-home-renewed-and-resigned?partner=IFTTT

Tesla? Caviar? Boots? At These Resorts, Everything’s Included

By BY DANIELLE BRAFF from NYT Travel https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/09/travel/luxury-all-inclusive-resorts.html?partner=IFTTT

Dead sperm whale found washed up at Porth Neigwl

It is the second whale to have washed up onto a UK beach in two days.

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Humza Yousaf defends rape trial scheme as boycott grows

Lawyers in Aberdeen join colleagues in Glasgow and Edinburgh in opposing juryless trials.

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Final day five-way showdown - who will seal a Championship play-off spot?

With five teams in the running and just two spots available, which teams will clinch a Championship play-off spot on the final day?

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The Dnipro River, vital to Ukraine, now serves as a front line in the war.

By BY MARC SANTORA AND NICOLE TUNG from NYT World https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/08/world/russia-ukraine-bakhmut-wagner-news/the-dnipro-river-vital-to-ukraine-now-serves-as-a-front-line-in-the-war?partner=IFTTT

The Supreme Court’s Ethical Crisis

By BY MICHAEL BARBARO, MARY WILSON, ROB SZYPKO, NINA FELDMAN, WILL REID, CLARE TOENISKOETTER, RACHEL QUESTER, LISA CHOW, MARC GEORGES, DAN POWELL, MARION LOZANO AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/podcasts/the-daily/supreme-court-ethics.html?partner=IFTTT

Coronation: Met Police had every intention of arresting protesters - Republic leader

Graham Smith, from anti-monarchy group Republic, was one of 64 protesters held during the Coronation.

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Ukraine war: At least five injured in airstrikes across country

At least five people are injured in the strikes, a day before Russia celebrates Victory Day.

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Cuentos coloridos para niños, editados en un contexto aterrador

By BY CLAIRE MOSES AND ELIZABETH A. HARRIS from NYT En español https://www.nytimes.com/es/2023/05/07/espanol/el-pintor-libros-infantiles.html?partner=IFTTT

The Week in Business: The 10th Straight Rate Increase

By BY MARIE SOLIS from NYT Business https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/business/federal-reserve-interest-rates.html?partner=IFTTT