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Key Pakistani Islamist party begins sit-in to protest increase in electricity bills
Pakistani officials say hundreds of supporters of a key Islamist party have started a sit-in protest in the garrison city of Rawalpindi after authorities detained several people to stop them from holding a rally in the neighboring capital, citing ...20 min ago -
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The Guardian - World
Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony: a high-kitsch, riverside spectacle
An armada of boats carrying athletes along the Seine, dangling dancers and parading drag queens – all under torrential rain. The Paris Olympic Games opened on Friday night with a high-kitsch, riverside spectacle, as an armada of boats carried ...3 hr ago - Olympics -
The New York Times - World
Opening Ceremony Highlights: Celine Dion Caps Celebration Along Seine Hours After Rail Chaos
The sprawling ceremony was held under rainy skies and featured sports stars like Zinedine Zidane and Serena Williams. Earlier, coordinated arson attacks disrupted service on three high-speed links to Paris, causing severe delays.3 hr ago -
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UN body that regulates ocean floor prepares for election amid debate over deep-sea mining
A U.N. body that regulates deep international waters is preparing to elect its next leader, a crucial position as it faces pressure to either ban, approve or place a moratorium on seabed mining3 hr ago - United Nations -
The Guardian - World
Céline Dion returns to the stage to kick off Paris Olympics
Singer, who cancelled tour dates as a result of stiff person syndrome, makes comeback with Edith Piaf rendition. Céline Dion made a triumphant return to the stage at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.. The star, who has been diagnosed ...3 hr ago - Olympics -
The New York Times - World
Middle East Crisis: Harris Expresses Support for Israel but Says She ‘Will Not Be Silent’ About Palestinian Suffering
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a day after addressing Congress, met on Thursday with Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden separately at the White House at a time when the future of the Middle East is on the line.7 hr ago -
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G20 finance ministers agree to work toward effectively taxing the super-rich
Finance ministers from leading rich and developing nations have agreed to strive toward effectively taxing the super-rich2 hr ago - G20 -
The Guardian - World
Singing, spectacle and subplots on the Seine in the rain
Five highlights of an innovative, and very wet, Olympic opening ceremony in Paris. The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games – the first ever to be organised outside a stadium – has unfurled on the Seine River against a spectacular backdrop ...3 hr ago -
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The New York Times - World
Russia Raises Key Inflation Rate to 18 Percent
The move underscored the wartime risks for the Kremlin as the government pumps enormous sums of money into the Russian economy.9 hr ago - Russia -
The Guardian - World
Who launched attack on the French rail network – and why?
Arsonists used crude methods but disruption to opening of the Olympic Games in Paris was severe . It was about 1.15am when the SNCF maintenance workers, carrying out repairs by moonlight, spotted the group of people a little further down the ...2 hr ago -
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In President Milei's sit-down with Macron, Argentina says the leaders get past soccer chant fallout
Argentine President Javier Milei and French President Emmanuel Macron have met in Paris where they appeared to put aside recent controversy stemming from their countries’ fierce soccer rivalry4 hr ago -
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The Guardian - World
Spectators soak up Seine spectacle as rain pours on Paris
Olympics opening ceremony creates sporting armada of world’s top athletes but locals bemoan lack of access. “ C’est Zizou !” went the cry as one of France’s most beloved sons appeared on the screen next to the Seine – and with a blaze of red white ...4 hr ago -
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More than 350 structures were destroyed by Jasper wildfire in the Canadian Rockies, officials say
Canadian officials say a wildfire in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies this week has destroyed more than 350 structures but all of the critical infrastructure is intact4 hr ago -
Financial Times - World
US arrests Sinaloa drug cartel chief and son of ‘El Chapo’
Ismael Zambada García was known as ‘unquestioned senior leader’ of fentanyl trafficking syndicate5 hr ago -
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The New York Times - World
Vintage of War
A single image captures the change in fortunes for a wine cellar turned field hospital in Russian-occupied Ukraine.21 hr ago -
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Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing
A Dublin museum has pulled a wax figure of Sinéad O’Connor from its collection after fans and family members complained that it did not compare to how the late singer looked5 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
Mexico president calls for ‘transparency’ amid secrecy over Sinaloa cartel arrests
US announces arrest of two leaders of organised crime group as Mexican authorities say they were in the dark. The Mexican president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador , has called for “transparency” after the sudden and secretive arrests by US ...5 hr ago -
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The New York Times - World
The Olympics You Remember Are Back
Family, friends and fans were missing from two straight Covid Games. In Paris, one athlete said, competitors will have the kind of experience they dream about.16 hr ago -
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Mexico's president downplays cartel violence that drove nearly 600 Mexicans into Guatemala
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has thanked Guatemala for helping nearly 600 Mexicans who have crossed into Guatemala to escape drug cartel violence5 hr ago - Mexico -
The Guardian - World
Canada owes First Nations billions after making ‘mockery’ of treaty deal, top court rules
Court urges federal and Ontario governments to make payouts after ‘dishonourably’ neglecting 174-year-old deal. The Crown promised riches to First Nations in Canada – over 150 years on, they could finally get billions An “egregious” refusal ...6 hr ago -
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The Guardian - World
Biden to announce plans to reform US supreme court – report
US president also to seek constitutional amendment to limit immunity for presidents and various officeholders. Joe Biden will announce plans to reform the US supreme court on Monday, Politico reported, citing two people familiar with the matter, ...46 min ago - Joe Biden -
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Federal control board sues Puerto Rico's governor over net metering law
A federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances has filed a lawsuit challenging amendments to the island’s net metering law, triggering a backlash6 hr ago -
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The New York Times - World
As Starvation Spreads in Sudan, Military Blocks Aid Trucks at Border
A country torn apart by civil war could soon face one of the world’s worst famines in decades, experts said.12 hr ago -
CBS News - World
How many athletes compete in the Olympics and more details by the numbers for the 2024 Paris Games
More than 10,000 athletes are converging in Paris to compete in the Olympic Games.6 hr ago -
The Guardian - World
Video emerges of Francis Ford Coppola kissing female extras on set
The film-maker has been accused of acting inappropriately on the set of his self-funded sci-fi epic Megalopolis. Videos have emerged of director Francis Ford Coppola trying to kiss female extras on the set of his new film Megalopolis.. Variety ...7 hr ago -
Financial Times - World
Reader callout: Are private banks worth it?
FT Money wants to hear from private bank customers7 hr ago -
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A Russian Navy research vessel is suspected of violating Finnish territorial waters
The Finnish defense ministry says a Russian vessel is suspected of a territorial violation of Finland’s marine area in the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea9 hr ago - Russia -
The New York Times - World
Scandal Hits U.K.’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ the Original ‘Dancing With the Stars’
The BBC said it would add chaperones to rehearsals after allegations of abusive behavior at a hugely popular dance show that inspired international versions.10 hr ago -
Financial Times - World
How would a President Harris make her mark on the US economy?
Also in this newsletter: Olympic rail sabotage, the Taylor Swift effect, science round-up8 hr ago -
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The Guardian - World
French rail network hit by arson attacks before Olympics opening ceremony
Prosecutors open formal investigation after coordinated attacks cause severe disruption on France’s busiest lines. Paris 2024 Olympics – live updates Prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation after saboteurs attacked France’s ...11 hr ago