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The New York Times
- In Hurricane’s Wake, Southwest Florida Residents Demand More Federal Help October 5, 2022Hurricane Ian inflicted its worst damage across several deeply Republican counties, where many voters express hostility toward President Biden and the federal government in general.
- N.L.R.B. Issues Complaint Against Apple October 4, 2022The labor agency found that the tech giant interrogated employees about the union and prevented union fliers in the break room.
- Why We Are Surveying the MENA Community in the U.S. October 5, 2022We are pursuing a project on how people of Middle Eastern and North African descent in the U.S. think about their racial and ethnic identities.
- Who Is Perla? A Central Figure in Florida’s Migrant Flights Emerges. October 4, 2022Investigators believe a woman with a background in military counterintelligence was sent to Texas to recruit migrants for the flights to Martha’s Vineyard.
- OPEC Move Shows the Limits of Biden’s Fist-Bump Diplomacy With the Saudis October 5, 2022OPEC’s decision to curb oil production was a signal that President Biden’s influence over his Gulf allies was far less than he had hoped.
- The ‘Core Four’ Senate Races, and Beyond October 5, 2022While Democrats are optimistic about holding the Senate, and Republican campaigns have faced a huge financial disadvantage, races are tightening across the country as the November election approaches.
- Gov. Brian Kemp Tiptoes Past Uproar Over Herschel Walker Abortion Report October 5, 2022Since a report in The Daily Beast said Mr. Walker, the Republican Senate candidate in Georgia, paid for an abortion in 2009, Mr. Kemp has offered no specific support nor condemnation.
- Climate Change Made Summer Hotter and Drier Worldwide, Study Finds October 5, 2022Europe, China and North America were parched by extreme heat that would have been ‘virtually impossible’ without the effects of global warming, scientists said.
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- Drone footage shows orcas chasing and killing great white shark October 5, 2022Scientists say behaviour, filmed in South Africa, has never been seen in detail before – and never from the airScientists have published findings confirming that orcas hunt great white sharks, after the marine mammal was captured on camera killing one of the world’s largest sea predators.A pod of killer whales is seen chasing sharks during an hour-long pursu […]
- ‘Shocking blow to Indigenous land rights’ as court dismisses Maasai herder claim October 5, 2022Herders lodge appeal against ruling in their case against the Tanzanian government, which they say is violently evicting them from ancestral landLawyers for Maasai herders who say the Tanzanian government is trying to violently evict them from their ancestral land to make way for a luxury game reserve have lodged an appeal against a court ruling that dismiss […]
- Sudan faces ‘generational catastrophe’ as millions of children miss school October 5, 2022Floods, militia raids and hunger mean a third of children are not in school at all, while the rest have too few teachers, aid groups warnNearly every school-age child in Sudan is missing out on education, either completely or facing serious disruption, aid organisations have warned.Schools in some states reopened this week after delays due to severe flooding […]
- Ugandan president fires son from military role after ‘capture Nairobi’ tweet October 4, 2022Latest in series of provocative tweets leads to removal of Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as infantry commanderThe Ugandan president, Yoweri Museveni, has fired his son as commander of the country’s infantry forces after the son tweeted an unprovoked threat to capture the capital of neighbouring Kenya, drawing widespread concern in east Africa.Lt Gen Muhoozi Kai […]
- Cop27 host Egypt warns UK not to backtrack from climate agenda October 3, 2022Unusual diplomatic intervention prompted by fears over Liz Truss’s commitment to net zeroThe Egyptian government, host of the next UN climate summit, has warned the UK against “backtracking from the global climate agenda”, in a significant intervention prompted by fears over Liz Truss’s commitment to net zero.The warning before the Cop27 conference, which wi […]
- Burkina Faso coup fuels fears of growing Russian mercenary presence in Sahel October 3, 2022North Africa analysts believe new leader Ibrahim Traoré may seek help from Moscow in fight against Islamic extremistsRussian mercenaries may be poised for further expansion in Africa’s strategically important Sahel region after the latest coup d’etat in the region, western officials and analysts fear.Ibrahim Traoré, a 34-year-old army captain, took power in […]
- Thousands of salmon found dead as Canada drought dries out river October 5, 2022A lack of rain on the western coasts saw 65,000 dead salmon wash up on the creekTens of thousands of dead wild salmon scattered along a creek bed are the latest casualty of a drought that has gripped the province of British Columbia for more than a month and left communities bracing for more devastation.In a video clip posted to social media, the carcasses o […]
- Coldplay postpone shows after Chris Martin contracts ‘serious lung infection’ October 5, 2022Band says 45-year-old singer ‘under strict doctor’s orders’ to rest and eight Brazil shows on world tour will be postponed to next yearColdplay has announced it is postponing several shows in its latest world tour after singer Chris Martin contracted “a serious lung infection”.In a statement posted on its social media accounts and its website, the band expre […]
The BBC
- Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains October 5, 2022Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it.
- Iran protests: Schoolgirls heckle paramilitary speaker October 5, 2022A video appears to show teenagers shouting "get lost, Basiji", as protests spread to the classroom.
- Petrol price rise warning after Opec oil output cut October 5, 2022Major oil producers including Saudi Arabia will pump less, raising fears of higher petrol prices.
- Sandy Hook dad: Trolls said I killed and dismembered my son October 5, 2022A father testifies how he suffered due to conspiracy theories about the massacre spread by Alex Jones.
- Nicole Mann: Astronaut becomes first Native American woman in space October 5, 2022Marine Colonel Nicole Mann tells the BBC she hopes her achievement will inspire future generations.
- Hans Niemann: Chess player accused of cheating 'not backing down' October 6, 2022After winning his US Championship match, Hans Niemann said the game was "a message to everyone".
- The terrors of Kenya’s school arson epidemic October 5, 2022The BBC talks to students whose schools have been set on fire in a spate of recent attacks.
- World Cup: Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal's bid to host 2030 tournament October 5, 2022Uefa offers "unconditional support" as Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal in their bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup.
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