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The New York Times
- Live Updates on Death of Kobe Bryant: Helicopter Didn’t Have ‘Black Box’ January 28, 2020Investigators, who recovered an iPad, said they would explore all possible causes of the crash, including mechanical failure.
- Doctors Could Face Criminal Charges for Treating Transgender Teens January 27, 2020In South Dakota and other states, lawmakers are considering bills that would restrict access to hormone treatment and surgeries for young transgender people.
- ‘There’s Nothing Left’: An Inferno Tears Through Alabama Boat Dock, Killing 8 January 28, 2020The fire tore through a wooden dock in Scottsboro, destroying dozens of boats and plunging survivors into the water.
- The 9 Victims of the Helicopter Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant January 28, 2020A college baseball coach. A pilot with years of experience. Young basketball players and their parents. Here is what we know about everyone on board.
- Kobe Bryant’s Fans in California Remember the Lakers Legend January 28, 2020Tuesday: More details emerge about the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant. Also: An early encounter with the star.
- Coronavirus, Kobe Bryant, Israel: Your Tuesday Briefing January 28, 2020Here's what you need to know.
- On Politics: A Sanders Scenario January 28, 2020How Sanders can win, calls for Bolton to testify, Warren’s new line: This is your morning tip sheet.
- Framing the Impeachment Case: An Inside Look at Opposing Legal Teams January 28, 2020In their own words, here is how the House managers and President Trump’s defense team view impeachment.
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- Hong Kong cuts China transport links as coronavirus toll mounts January 28, 2020Nations scramble to extract citizens from Wuhan as first death is recorded in BeijingCoronavirus deaths in China pass 100 – latest updatesHong Kong has announced major cuts to its transport links with mainland China, as several countries scrambled to fly their citizens out of city at the centre of a coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 100 people.H […]
- Boris Johnson gives green light for Huawei 5G infrastructure role January 28, 2020Chinese firm designated ‘high-risk vendor’ but will be allowed to build non-core elements of UK’s 5G networkHuawei decision: political reaction - liveThe Chinese tech firm Huawei has been designated a “high-risk vendor” but will be given the opportunity to build non-core elements of Britain’s 5G network, the government has announced.The company will be banne […]
- Prince Andrew told to 'stop playing games' over Epstein inquiry January 28, 2020US lawyer representing alleged victims tells duke to ‘do the right thing’ and assist inquiryA US lawyer has called on Prince Andrew to “stop playing games” and assist authorities with their investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking inquiry.Lisa Bloom, who represents five of Epstein’s alleged victims, said it was time for the Duke of York to “do […]
- Migration committee advises against full points-based system for UK January 28, 2020Report gives first detailed insight into how immigration system might look after BrexitThe independent migration advisory committee does not recommend a full shift to an Australian points-based system in research giving the first detailed insight into how a reformed immigration system might look after Brexit and the ending of freedom of movement for EU natio […]
- EU to start talks with UK on post-Brexit relationship on 3 March January 28, 2020Negotiators face challenging 10-month deadline as leaked EU papers warn of ‘cliff edge’Negotiations on the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU will start on 3 March, the Guardian has learned.Officials led by Michel Barnier and Boris Johnson’s Europe adviser, David Frost, will embark on the vital talks in the spring with a challenging 10-month deadline. […]
- Outcry over crackdown in the Gambia as president refuses to quit January 28, 2020Amnesty attacks heavy-handed response to protests as Adama Barrow clings to powerHuman rights groups have criticised authorities in the Gambia after police arrested 137 people, injured dozens and detained prominent journalists amid protests calling for the president to honour a pledge to step down after three years in office.Adama Barrow came to power after […]
- Donald Trump to publish delayed Middle East ‘peace plan’ January 28, 2020Palestinian PM calls on world powers to boycott initiative, due to be revealed on TuesdayDonald Trump will unveil his much-delayed Middle East “peace plan” alongside the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday amid Palestinian protest and a rising global chorus of doubt about its timing and substance.The US president said on Monday that he wou […]
- New Zealand election: Jacinda Ardern promises stability as she sets poll date January 28, 2020Vote on 19 September will also see referendums on legalising euthanasia and recreational marijuanaPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her country’s next general election will be held on 19 September, firing the starting pistol on a campaign race lasting more than seven months.On Tuesday, Ardern said the forthcoming election campaign would be “positiv […]
The BBC
- UK to allow Huawei 'limited role' in 5G network January 28, 2020The US failed to convince the prime minister to ban the Chinese firm from any involvement.
- Coronavirus: Hong Kong to slash border travel as virus spreads January 28, 2020It wants to drastically reduce visits from mainland China, where the death toll has reached 106.
- Coronavirus: Tales of solidarity from China's virus-hit Wuhan January 28, 2020The number of coronavirus cases continues to climb but some in Wuhan are determined to spread cheer.
- Netanyahu indicted in court on corruption charges after dropping immunity bid January 28, 2020The Israeli prime minister had requested parliamentary immunity after being charged in November.
- Jeffrey Epstein accusers outraged by Prince Andrew's 'lack of co-operation' January 28, 2020US lawyers, representing some of the late Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, urge the duke to assist the probe.
- Man arrested with 30 phones in cycling shorts after rock gig January 28, 2020Dutch police catch a suspect in a tight spot after being alerted to mobile phone thefts.
- Kobe Bryant: Washington Post reporter suspended after tweets January 28, 2020The Washington Post suspended Felicia Sonmez over tweets about sexual claims against Kobe Bryant.
- Fugitive Colombian senator Aída Merlano captured in Venezuela January 28, 2020Aída Merlano, who escaped from a dental surgery using a rope last year, is caught across the border.
