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North Korea 'working on new missiles', US officials say

US intelligence leaks suggest the North may be building ballistic missiles, despite recent pledges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LC8cHo

Tom Watson accuses NEC member of being a 'loud-mouthed bully'

Peter Willsman was recorded suggesting "Trump fanatics" are behind Labour anti-Semitism claims. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NTwbyq

Dixons Carphone says data breach affected 10 million

The retailer says details of 10 million customers were affected by last year's data breach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OzhKRs

Women 'illegally buying abortion pill online'

The abortion process can start within 30 minutes, meaning many want to take the pill at home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2v3xhRb

The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NWJOwL

Corrie Mckeague: Airman 'somewhere in Suffolk waste disposal system'

Corrie Mckeague is "no longer missing" and his remains are "irretrievable", his father says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AnymbR

Andy Murray beats Mackenzie McDonald in Washington Open

Andy Murray fights back to beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the Washington Open first round in his fourth match since returning from hip surgery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AqLPj1

Love Island: Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham win ITV2 series

After eight weeks of dumpings and drama, the winning couple of the ITV2 series is revealed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NUEudr

Lombok earthquake: More than 500 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani

More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Kbwanp

IS claims fatal Tajik attack on foreign cyclists

Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after being struck by a car on Sunday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M3BTxg

Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change

How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M55giP

Durex recalls condoms over split worries

The company says the products are not passing "stringent shelf-life tests", meaning they could burst. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2v1Kz0v

The Papers: Manchester bomber was 'rescued by Royal Navy'

Tuesday's papers include stories on the Manchester bomber, Love Island, and a Fortnite addict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LFiBlK

News Daily: Aid sector abuse and North Korea missile reports

Your morning briefing for Tuesday 31 July 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2v4kzSf

Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker

At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M1xLh7

Trekking to Everest: 'Challenging but rewarding!'

As adventure tourism booms, more people are trekking the route to Mount Everest's base camp. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K9N3ik

Messi has a kickabout with his dog

A video posted by Lionel Messi's wife, of the footballer playing football with his dog, has gone viral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ArbmZu

In pictures: Behind the mask

British photographer Rory Lewis's portraits of actors and other public figures go on show in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Aq7V53

Melinda Messenger: 'How do breasts have so much power?'

Former glamour model Melinda Messenger reflects on the breast augmentation she had in her 20s. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LDy71A

Somalia's deaf footballers create their own league

Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2v0XGiE

Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent

The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OvguyM

Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?

Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NY5991

What happened to the boy who chased away the lions?

As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Oufn24

Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2M4q3D2

Fast fashion: Inside the fight to end the silence on waste

We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uZTZK0

How will the Love Island contestants cash in following the show?

The next few weeks will be crucial for the Islanders as they establish their brand outside the villa. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Khw2ms

Are UK trains the 'envy' of Europe?

Northern Rail passengers have had huge disruption, but is the rest of Europe jealous of our railways? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mQVoho

A Migrant Boy Rejoins His Mother, but He’s Not the Same

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By MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2LVfOnX

If an N.B.A. Workout Isn’t on Instagram, Does it Even Count?

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By SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2AAY4tB

Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?

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By JAMES GORMAN from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2AmCrwE

After Doctors Cut Their Opioids, Patients Turn to a Risky Treatment for Back Pain

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By SHEILA KAPLAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2v3sI9D

Brexit, Russia, Mars: Your Tuesday Briefing

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By REMY TUMIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2v4wMX7

What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Please Like Me’ and ‘Frontline’

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

Ceramics Aren’t Enough. Bring on the Spaceships, Italian Town Says.

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By JASON HOROWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2vonAfu

Philippine Bombing Kills 10, Showing Insurgents Remain a Problem

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By FELIPE VILLAMOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KhkD5Q

How Trump Allies Shifted Their Defense as Evidence of Contacts With Russians Grew

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By MARK MAZZETTI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Kbq7Pz

Former FEMA Official Accused of Sexual Misconduct That Spanned Years

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2LGBip2

Quotation of the Day: Why Global Greening Isn’t as Great as It Sounds

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2M0WLFu

Review: In a New Orleans ‘House,’ Wealthy Women Are Haunted by Slavery’s Ghosts

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By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2mVsj4v

With Trades, Yankees Pitching Staff Remains a Work in Progress

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By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Kc6uqw

Corrections: July 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2OsgCPz

The Third-Party Option

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By DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2KhiuaA

New York City Is Thriving. Why Is Transport Such a Nightmare?

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By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2v2dWjd

Four People, Including a 5-Year-Old Boy, Are Shot and Killed in Queens

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By BENJAMIN MUELLER and HANNAH WULKAN from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2v3idmO

Murder Suspect Used Dating Apps to Prey on Women, Police Say

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By ASHLEY SOUTHALL from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2KbEEL8

More to Come

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By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2v4Zabw

Bob Woodward’s New Book Will Detail ‘Harrowing Life’ Inside Trump White House

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By MATT STEVENS and JASON M. BAILEY from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2vjb15l

Erdogan Loudly Rejects Trump Sanction Threat as Turkey Persecutes US Pastor Brunson

Turkey's president says he won't release American Pastor Andrew Brunson, even in the face of economic sanctions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OnZH0t

North Korea 'working on new missiles', US officials say

US intelligence leaks suggest the North may be building ballistic missiles, despite recent pledges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LC8cHo

US airport security's 'Quiet Skies' programme tracks passengers

The programme secretly targets people who exhibit odd behaviour such as excessive sweating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LA1QbI

France shocked by video of woman being slapped by harasser

A student speaks out after CCTV shows a man slapping her for objecting to abuse in a Paris street. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ou3462

IS claims fatal Tajik attack on foreign cyclists

Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after being struck by a car on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M3BTxg

Trump says ready to meet Iran's Rouhani

"If they want to meet, we'll meet," the US president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K5AV1L

Italy earthquake 'hero dog' found dead

The owner of Kaos, which rescued people in 2016, says the animal was poisoned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2viZbrD

Lombok earthquake: More than 500 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani

More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kbwanp

Russia World Cup: Pussy Riot protesters detained on leaving jail

The activists served 15 days for storming on to the pitch during the World Cup final in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mSFrax

Backpackers attacked with shovel in Australian bush

One backpacker was rammed with a four-wheel-drive before being attacked with a shovel, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ow0tZk

Uber halts development of self-driving trucks

The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NSiW0Q

James Gunn: Guardians of the Galaxy cast back fired director

Chris Pratt says that James Gunn "is a good man" despite his "inappropriate jokes from years ago". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NTUVXy

Largest king penguin colony shrinks 90% in 30 years

The world's largest colony, in the Indian Ocean, has shrunk 90% over 30 years, research suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OufYkk

The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NWJOwL

Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker

At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M1xLh7

Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change

How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M55giP

World-famous aerialist on the keys to her success

Christine Van Loo, a seven-time US national acro-gymnastics champion, explains how she got to the top of her game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kb7MCm

Nailing it: How the National Gallery of Ireland is taking the masters to the masses

The National Gallery of Ireland is teaming up with a Dublin based nail bar to recreate the greats in 'minicure' form. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OueHK3

Canadian puddle splash van driver loses job

Employer confirms driver has been sacked after his anti-social behaviour is caught on dashcam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AkvFYi

Russian ministry spokeswoman turns songwriter

Foreign Ministry's Maria Zakharova pens lyrics for popular Russian singer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LwsZfz

Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent

The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OvguyM

The fight to end silence on fashion's waste problem

We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uZTZK0

Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?

Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NY5991

Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M4q3D2

Letter from Africa: How bruised is President Buhari by defections?

Journalist Mannir Dan Ali considers the Nigerian president's chances of re-election after the loss of key allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AppbHX

Germany gripped by #MeTwo racism debate

Thousands of tweets document racism in German schools, housing and jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OrUK6N

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Rand Paul says he will support Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh 07/30/18 11:48 AM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Second firefighter killed battling blaze near Yosemite 07/29/18 8:26 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump tells the Democrats he will shutter government if they do not vote to back his border security policies 07/29/18 9:37 AM

Carr Fire has now scorched over 100000 acres in California; containment up to 23 percent

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Carr Fire has now scorched over 100000 acres in California; containment up to 23 percent    ABC News Calmer winds help firefighters battling deadly California blaze    Reuters 'Extreme isn't even the right word' for conditions fueling California's destructive fires    PBS NewsHour When fire season lasts all year long    Los Angeles Times Northern California wildfire 9th most destructive in history    Chicago Tribune Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2OrOFXW

US spy agencies: North Korea is working on new missiles

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US spy agencies: North Korea is working on new missiles    Washington Post WaPo: New indicators show North Korea potentially working on missiles    CNN US Spy Satellites Reportedly Detect New Activity At North Korea Missile Factory    HuffPost Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ApZAyo

Pompeo sets conditions for Iran meeting after Trump says he'll meet without preconditions

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Pompeo sets conditions for Iran meeting after Trump says he'll meet without preconditions    The Hill Threats aside, Trump says he's willing to meet with Iranians    Fox News Trump's willingness to meet with Iran is diplomatic over-confidence, Dem says    CNN The Run on Iran's Rial    Wall Street Journal Trump says he's willing to meet Iran's president without precondition    Chicago Tribune Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2OyBkgG

How Trump Allies Shifted Their Defense as Evidence of Contacts With Russians Grew

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How Trump Allies Shifted Their Defense as Evidence of Contacts With Russians Grew    New York Times Late Night Hosts Dig Into Rudy Giuliani For Saying “Collusion Is Not A Crime”    Deadline Trump attorney Rudolph Giuliani: 'Collusion is not a crime'    Los Angeles Times Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani says collusion with Russia is not a crime    NBCNews.com What Is Rudy Giuliani Talking About?    The New Yorker Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2AroopG

A Rush to Block Downloadable Plans for 3-D Printed Guns

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A Rush to Block Downloadable Plans for 3-D Printed Guns    New York Times Attorneys General Sue Trump Administration To Block 3D-Printed Guns    NPR States sue Trump administration to block 3D printed guns    The Hill Should the government ban software for making deadly, untraceable guns with 3-D printers? No, actually    Los Angeles Times More than 1000 people have already downloaded plans to 3-D print an AR-15    CNN Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2LNOms5

The case of San Antonio's stolen shark is solved, a suspect is under arrest and 'Miss Helen' is back home

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The case of San Antonio's stolen shark is solved, a suspect is under arrest and 'Miss Helen' is back home    CNN Young horn shark stolen from Texas aquarium is safely returned    CBS News Thieves snatch shark from San Antonio Aquarium, wheel it out in a baby carriage    NBCNews.com Leon Valley police recover stolen shark, make arrest    mySanAntonio.com Three thieves steal a live shark from an aquarium petting pool by pretending its a baby, swaddling it in a blanket and ...    Daily Mail Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2mZ395b

Trump administration considers tax cut for the wealthy

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Trump administration considers tax cut for the wealthy    Washington Post Trump Wants To Give the Wealthy Another Tax Cut, With No Vote In Congress    New York Magazine Trump administration eyes capital gains tax cut for wealthy: NY Times    Reuters Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2NTclU7

Trump's shutdown threat upends congressional GOP plan to fund government

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Trump's shutdown threat upends congressional GOP plan to fund government    Washington Post GOP leaders hope to circumvent Trump on shutdown    The Hill President Trump Has 'No Problem Doing a Shut Down' if He Doesn't Get Border Wall Funding    TIME Donald J. Trump on Twitter: "I would be willing to “shut down” government if the Democrats do not give us the votes for ...    Twitter Trump's Lose-the-House Strategy    Wall Street Journal Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2vjkOrR

Bob Woodward's New Book Will Detail 'Harrowing Life' Inside Trump White House

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Bob Woodward's New Book Will Detail 'Harrowing Life' Inside Trump White House    New York Times Bob Woodward to detail 'harrowing life' inside Trump White House in new book    The Hill Bob Woodward's New Book Will Chronicle Trump's 'Harrowing' Presidency    HuffPost Bob Woodward is writing an inside account of the Trump White House    Los Angeles Times Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2NUyLV0

Driver in crash that killed new dad was out on bail

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Driver in crash that killed new dad was out on bail    Turn to 10 Driver in fatal collision was released from jail in separate case after judge lowered bail    WPRI 12 Eyewitness News Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2LFYy6s

Mollie Tibbetts case investigators keeping details close to the vest, key questions remain unanswered

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Mollie Tibbetts case investigators keeping details close to the vest, key questions remain unanswered    Fox News Father of missing Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts hopes for new leads    The Mercury News Dad Urges Public's Help Nearly 2 Weeks After Daughter Vanished While Dog-Sitting for Boyfriend    PEOPLE.com Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2NQOXGA

Undercover TSA agents began watching people at US airports and on planes 9 years after the Sept. 11 attacks

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Undercover TSA agents began watching people at US airports and on planes 9 years after the Sept. 11 attacks    Washington Post Diving into the previously undisclosed TSA program that monitors unaware passengers    89.3 KPCC Lawmakers want answers about TSA program that tracked Americans    CBS News Welcome to the Quiet Skies    The Boston Globe Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2mWVSCI

Probe: Someone changed course of doomed flight MH370

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Probe: Someone changed course of doomed flight MH370    The Mercury News A Shortlist of Aviation's Most Vexing Disappearances    New York Times The most stunning thing about MH370 remains that 239 people on a $300m plane simply vanished in the data age    Business Insider Australia MH370 report a disservice to Australian victims    The Australian Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2v3UtPo

ICE union asks Portland mayor for police protection

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ICE union asks Portland mayor for police protection    OregonLive.com Mexican woman slated to be deported dies following heart surgery, says ICE    Washington Examiner Attorney: Portland Police Ignored Help Requests From Employees At ICE Building    OPB News Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2AmFy7O

LeBron James' love, loyalty for hometown shines through with new school

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LeBron James' love, loyalty for hometown shines through with new school    NBA.com LeBron James says President Trump is using sports to 'divide' nation    USA TODAY LeBron James reveals which teams he considered before signing with Lakers as free agent    CBSSports.com LeBron James is moving on, but his new school ensures his legacy in Ohio    Washington Post Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Ow5f9a

Former FEMA Official Accused of Sexual Misconduct That Spanned Years

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Former FEMA Official Accused of Sexual Misconduct That Spanned Years    New York Times Sexual misconduct investigation reveals 'lapses in professional responsibility,' says FEMA administrator    CNN FEMA personnel chief harassed women, hired some as possible sexual partners for male employees, agency's leader ...    Washington Post Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2LOQEag

There was an Obama-Biden reunion at a DC bakery

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There was an Obama-Biden reunion at a DC bakery    CNN Barack Obama And Joe Biden Reunite For Lunch In DC    HuffPost Barack Obama, Joe Biden spotted together at Washington, DC, bakery    CBS News Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Aq1UFD

Four People, Including a 5-Year-Old Boy, Are Shot and Killed in Queens

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Four People, Including a 5-Year-Old Boy, Are Shot and Killed in Queens    New York Times 4 people, including young boy, killed in Queens apartment shooting    ABC News Four People Have Been Shot and Killed in a New York City Building, Police Say    TIME Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2mVoNap

Australia says US, Japan partnership doesn't challenge China

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Australia says US, Japan partnership doesn't challenge China    Washington Post Ahead of Asia Trip, Business Lobby Gives Pompeo an Earful on Trade War    New York Times US-Led Infrastructure Aid to Counter China in Indo-Pacific    Bloomberg Pompeo's Indo-Pacific strategy is just a start    CNN Time to repay as Pacific islands' debts to China mount    The Star Online Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2OvXdNG

Viral Video of a Man Slapping a Woman in Public Sparked Outrage Across France

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Viral Video of a Man Slapping a Woman in Public Sparked Outrage Across France    TIME Video shows moment harasser slaps woman on streets of Paris    CNN Shocking Paris Video: Harasser Slaps Woman After She Tells Him To Shut Up    HuffPost Video goes viral of woman harassed, assaulted on Paris street    FRANCE 24 French student slapped for standing up to harasser    euronews Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2NYy2SO

Assam: Four million risk losing India citizenship

A new register of citizens excludes people who cannot prove they came to Assam state before 1971. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NUuyQW

California fire: Deadly blazes continues to grow

The Shasta County blaze, one of eight big fires in the state, has killed six people since Thursday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uZQ1Bb

BT loses TV rights for 'ultimate fighting' and NBA basketball

The firm is understood to have lost the rights to broadcast NBA basketball and UFC ultimate fighting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OsrMUm

Lombok earthquake: Hikers trapped on mountain after landslides

Rescuers on the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok are trying to reach dozens stranded by landslides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vh8PuW

Newspaper headlines: 'Brexit food crisis fury' and 'Welsh wonder'

Monday's papers feature warnings from Brexiteers and revel in Geraint Thomas's Tour de France win. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2v0eMxc

News Daily: Out-of-hours GPs and Zimbabwe goes to the polls

Your morning briefing for Monday 30 July 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mQF9B1

Missing person: 'My sister just vanished 30 years ago'

Rochelle Ihm disappeared in 1986 and hasn't been seen since. Her sister refuses to give up hope. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2K5G5KU

Behind the seams at Max Mara

Max Mara is the quintessentially Italian fashion brand, but it's run by a former punk from Derbyshire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vhADzd

Gurkha women: 'It's my turn to prove myself'

Nepali women will be able to join the British Army in 2020 - here are two who dream of being soldiers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AmXDmm

The Indian man who drew Sachin Tendulkar with a typewriter

Indian typist Chandrakant Bhide found a way to keep his dream of being an artist alive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LyqXeH

Submerged 4x4 pulled from sea

A crowd gathers as attempts are made to remove the stricken 4x4 from the sea at Felixstowe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NQZVMu

The teenage face of Palestinian resistance

The Palestinian teenager served an eight month sentence for kicking and slapping an Israeli soldier. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2AlNfuX

Why more girls are putting on their boxing gloves

One club in Merseyside is offering girls-only taster sessions to meet growing demand. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ap2zr4

Love Island: Where is Jack from? And other questions answered

Where is Jack from? And the answers to other questions you've googled about the show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LMBsKP

Soreen malt loaf marks 80th birthday

First baked in 1938, the sweet snack from Manchester continues to divide opinions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LZSmCD

Lumberjacks and yoga cats - stories you may have missed

Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LZlmun

Reality TV and mental health: 'I wish I'd never gone on the show'

As Love Island ends, former reality TV stars say producers of hit shows need to offer more mental health support to contestants. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2mQrwSn

Retroactive jealousy: Obsessed with my partner’s past

Zachary Stockill couldn't stop thinking about his partner's sexual past. His obsession killed the relationship - then he learned it could be cured. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LAbFpR

Dying young in Stockton - England’s most unequal town

How one man is preparing for his own death at the age of 46 in the town with England's biggest health gap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LW3ksK

Rebels at heart: The Beano at 80

The comic says its "rebellious approach" has continued to appeal to new generations of readers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NVguqy

Putin: Christianity is the Foundation of the Russian State

Vladimir Putin says the adoption of Christianity more than 1,000 years ago in territory that later became Russia marked the starting point for forming the Russian nation itself. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AliDK5

Jewish Teens Enlisted to Fight Anti-Semitism in Germany

For years, the Jewish community in Germany relied on Holocaust survivors to be its ambassadors. Jews who made it through the horror were the ones with the moral authority to teach young Germans about the perils of anti-Semitism and the crimes of their forefathers. But with the number of survivors dwindling and schoolchildren today at least three generations removed from the Nazis, young Jews like Steiert are being tapped to put a modern take on an old message. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2K5CFIt

Strong Quake Hits Indonesian Island, Killing at Least 14

A strong and shallow earthquake early Sunday killed at least 14 people and injured more than 160 on Indonesia’s Lombok island, a popular tourist destination next to Bali, officials said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AjHWMV

‘Sharp Objects’ Episode 4: The End Zone

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By JUDY BERMAN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2LO6hyS

Firefighter killed near Yosemite as blazes roar through California

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Firefighter killed near Yosemite as blazes roar through California    SFGate Second firefighter dies in Ferguson Fire; some Yosemite businesses face 'sad' reality    USA TODAY Hotshot Killed by Fallen Tree at CA Wildfire    Firehouse.com (press release) (blog) Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2mQJZhK

Pope accepts resignation of McCarrick after sex abuse claims

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Pope accepts resignation of McCarrick after sex abuse claims    Washington Post Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations    NPR Cardinal Theodore McCarrick resigns from College of Cardinals amid sexual abuse scandal    NBCNews.com Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2LMxy4y

Man caught on video spewing hate at couple, threatening to kill kids

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Man caught on video spewing hate at couple, threatening to kill kids    New York Post White man threatens to kill Indian couple's children and boasts "I'm racist as f***" in sickening row    Mirror.co.uk Viral Video Shows Man Launch Into Racist Attack On Family In Walmart Parking Lot, Threaten To Kill Their Kids    The Inquisitr Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2LYlJFq

Zimbabwe election: First vote without Mugabe

Long-time leader Robert Mugabe is not directly involved, for the first time since independence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M0h9GJ

California fire: Deadly blazes continues to grow

The Shasta County blaze, one of eight big fires in the state, has killed six people since Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uZQ1Bb

Assam: Four million risk losing India citizenship

A new register of citizens excludes people who cannot prove they came to Assam state before 1971. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NUuyQW

Lombok earthquake: Hikers trapped on mountain after landslides

Rescuers on the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok are trying to reach dozens stranded by landslides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vh8PuW

New York Times tells Trump: Don't call reporters enemies of the people

Publisher AG Sulzberger says calling journalists "enemies of the people" will lead to violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LWZnnv

French skier who disappeared in Italy in 1954 is finally identified

Henri Le Masne, who disappeared in a storm while skiing in Italy, is identified with Facebook help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mQKqsv

Cambodia election: Ruling party claims landslide in vote with no main opposition

PM Hun Sen's party says it won by a wide margin, but critics call the election a sham. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NUBnCe

'Panicked' kangaroo smashes way into Australian home

A family locked the distressed animal in a bathroom after it broke a window and "ran amok". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M3KZtG

Ahed Tamimi, Palestinian viral slap video teenager, freed in Israel

Ahed Tamimi was jailed by Israel in December after a video showed her slapping an Israeli soldier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NTCgLv

World Cup 2022: Fifa need to conduct "independent investigation" into Qatar bid claims

Fifa should conduct an "independent investigation" over claims the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team ran a secret campaign in 2010 to sabotage competing host bids, says Damian Collins MP. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NT5Ikv

Tour de France: Geraint Thomas wins as Chris Froome finishes third

Geraint Thomas says he is "floating around on cloud nine" after becoming the third British winner of the Tour de France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uYDr5h

Georgia's rave revolution

Dance is a form of protest in a country where tensions between liberal youths and far-right groups run deep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LYVbUo

Evidence of torture in Russia prison

A video showing more than a dozen prison officers beating a prisoner prompted demands for justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uX8E8C

A Nicaraguan spring? Understanding a crisis in five objects

For more than 100 days Nicaragua has been gripped by a political crisis that has left more than 350 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LAFJlm

Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi released from prison

The Palestinian teenager served an eight month sentence for kicking and slapping an Israeli soldier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AlNfuX

Weaving a livelihood in Kenya

Grace is one of the few remaining loom weavers in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M0m9uR

Liberian midwife: I have 1,000 babies named after me

Midwife Alice delivered her first baby at gunpoint during Liberia's first civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Or2ztA

Why Trump is attacking the media

He wants positive coverage for himself and critical coverage of his foes, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vnkfh1

Russian outcry over prison brutality video

A leaked video showed Russian prison guards viciously beating an inmate in handcuffs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mSGmbh

'I was jealous of my partner's past lovers'

Zachary Stockill couldn't stop thinking about his partner's sexual past. His obsession killed the relationship - then he learned it could be cured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LAbFpR

Mike Pence Defends White House Banning CNN Reporter From Press Event

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Vice President Mike Pence stood by the White House's decision to ban a CNN from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2vecLwr

At Least 3 Dead, Several Injured In New Orleans Shooting Attack

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A manhunt is underway in New Orleans for two suspects who police say fired from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2K5rH5y

California wildfire: Two children among five dead and 17 missing as disaster intensifies

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Two children, their great-grandmother and two firefighters have died in a wildfire in northern California, say officials. Reports said Emily Roberts, five, James Roberts, four and Melody Bledsoe, 70, died in the fire along with two officials trying to tackle the blaze. Residents of Redding, a city of 92,000 about 100 miles south of the Oregon border, described a chaotic and congested getaway as the fire spread. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2AiBQvX

Pope accepts US cardinal's resignation after sexual abuse claim 

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One of America’s most prominent Catholic cardinals has resigned after an allegation was made that he sexually abused a teenage boy almost 50 years ago.  Theodore McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington, wrote to the Vatican offering his resignation on Friday, which was accepted by Pope Francis.  A statement from the Vatican issued on Saturday read: "Yesterday evening the Holy Father received the letter in which Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington (USA), presented his resignation as a member of the College of Cardinals.  "Pope Francis accepted his resignation from the cardinalate and has ordered his suspension from the exercise of any public ministry, together with the obligation to remain in a house yet to be indicated to him, for a life of prayer and penance until the accusations made against him are examined in a regular canonical trial." Mr McCarrick, 88, was ordained in 1958 and rose through the ranks in the Archdiocese of New York b...

Mother and 5 of her children die in Michigan motel fire

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SODUS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A fire that swept through a southwestern Michigan motel early Saturday killed five children and their mother, authorities said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2mOoCO2

Fire, Fire Everywhere: The 2018 Global Wildfire Season Is Already Disastrous

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Drought turned the surrounding woodland into fuel, strong winds fanned the from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2mMrb3g