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How 360,000 Haitians Wound Up Living in Empty Lots and Crowded Schools
In a worsening humanitarian crisis, Haitians have been forced to flee their homes in the face of gang onslaughts, but the international response has failed to keep up.The New York Times - World -
Dan Snyder Couldn't Sell His $35 Million Mansion. So He Gave It Away.
After the Potomac home lingered unsold for years, the former Washington Commanders owner gifted it to the American Cancer Society.The Wall Street Journal - World -
With inflation soaring, Argentina will start printing 10,000 peso notes
Prices in Argentina have surged so dramatically in recent months that the government has multiplied the size of its biggest bank note by five — to 10,000 pesos, worth about $10ABC News - World -
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Robert F Kennedy Jr says health issue caused by dead worm in his brain
Third-party US presidential candidate says 2010 issue ‘caused by a worm that got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died’. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the third-party candidate for US president, said a health problem he experienced in 2010 ...The Guardian - World -
Russia Hits Ukrainian Power Plants, Further Straining Energy System
The assault, a day after Vladimir V. Putin was sworn in for a fifth term as Russian president, is part of a wider campaign to cut off power to Ukraine’s civilians.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Shirley Bassey to auction jewellery including diamond ring from Elton John
Pieces from Diamonds are Forever singer’s collection will be exhibited by Sotheby’s London before being auctioned for charity in Paris. Diamonds Are Forever singer Shirley Bassey is to auction some of her extensive and “meaningful” jewellery ...The Guardian - World -
OPEC+ Likely to Extend Output Cuts in June, Goldman Sachs Says
OPEC+ was likely to extend output cuts in June, said Goldman Sachs’ Commodities Research analysts who no longer expect the group to announce a partial unwind of voluntary production cuts in that month.The Wall Street Journal - World -
FirstFT: Toyota plans investments in EVs and AI to compete against Chinese rivals
Also in today’s newsletter, Hong Kong court bans protest anthem and Xi Jinping praises Hungary’s ‘independent’ foreign policyFinancial Times - World -
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Olympic swimmer Florent Manaudou becomes first French torch carrier as relay begins in Marseille before heading to Paris
Olympic swimmer Florent Manaudou becomes first French torch carrier as relay begins in Marseille before heading to ParisABC News - World - France -
JGBs Fall; BOJ Summary Seen as Somewhat Hawkish
JGBs fell in the morning Tokyo session, as the BOJ’s summary of opinions of its April meeting released earlier appears to have been perceived to be somewhat hawkish by market participantsThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Kenya's public hospital doctors sign agreement to end national strike after almost 2 months
Kenya's public hospital doctors union has called off a national strike that had left patients in limbo for almost two monthsABC News - World -
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Trump has yet to decide his VP pick – and it’s turning into a pageant of its own
It’s less than six months until election day, and Donald Trump is choosing his running mate. It’s quite the spectacle. Sign up for The Stakes: a free newsletter on the 2024 US presidential electionHello there, and welcome to the Guardian’s brand ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Kim Ki-Nam, Chief Propagandist in North Korea for Decades, Dies
Mr. Kim, who served under all three generations of the country’s ruling family, was likened to Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Germany’s propaganda minister.The New York Times - World - North Korea -
Israel Presses On in Rafah Amid Diplomatic Tensions and Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
Aid groups warned that military operations in the area, along with border-crossing closures, were imperiling humanitarian operations across the territory.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
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200,000 people in Wales live near land contaminated with heavy metals
Commons committee told number of population based on threshold of 300 ppm of lead in soilFinancial Times - World -
‘We can’t defeat nature but we can be climate-resilient’: how plant roots can help stop landslides
Thanks to soil bioengineering in a village in north India, a submerged road was accessible in less than one week, according to officials. On 14 August 2023, heavy rainfall in north India triggered flash floods and landslides, devastating the ...The Guardian - World -
Bulgaria Faces Another General Election
The nation faces its sixth general election in three years. “I’ve done this so many times people have started to feel pity for me,” one legislator said about campaigning.The New York Times - World -
How Netanyahu Pushed Biden to the Edge of His 'Red Line'
The president says the U.S. will withhold more weapons if Israel mounts a major ground operation in Rafah.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
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64 people charged in sexual abuse investigations in Canada, Ontario police say
Canadian police say more than 60 people have been arrested and hundreds of charges filed in a series of investigations into child sexual abuse in OntarioABC News - World -
‘If they see a Syrian, they beat them up’: the refugees living in fear in Lebanon
The death of a Christian political leader has sparked a wave of vigilante attacks on Syrians, fuelled by political scapegoating. Mustafa* was walking home from work last month when he was attacked. He had lived in the neighbourhood – an ...The Guardian - World -
On European Tour, Xi Jinping Heads to Friendly Territory in the East
After leaving France later Tuesday, the Chinese leader landed in Serbia and will visit Hungary, two countries whose authoritarian leaders offer a haven for China as tensions grow over the war in Ukraine.The New York Times - World -
Gold Steady as Traders Weigh Fed Rate Prospects
Gold was steady early in Asia as investors continue to weigh Fed signals on rate cuts.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Steve Albini was a button-pushing musician of uncompromising brilliance
The alt-rock producer and music legend leaves behind a legacy of controversial provocation but uniquely daring music. There was a story that Steve Albini liked to tell about his senior year in high school. Aged 17, he was involved in a serious ...The Guardian - World -
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Kosovo prime minister deplores new condition ahead of Council of Europe's membership vote next week
Kosovo’s prime minister has deplored the fact that some Western powers reportedly have set another condition ahead of Kosovo’s joining the Council of EuropeABC News - World -
Isolated From West, Putin Projects Domestic Power at Inauguration
The event for the Russian president, who claimed his fifth term in a rubber-stamp election, included a church service that underscored efforts to give a religious sheen to his rule.The New York Times - World -
Luis Rubiales, Ex-Soccer Chief, to Be Tried in Spain for Unwanted Kiss
Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spanish soccer, is charged with two different counts in connection with the unsolicited kiss of a star player.The New York Times - World -
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Olympic torch enters Marseille’s old port aboard a ship, marking a milestone on the path to the Summer Games in Paris
Olympic torch enters Marseille’s old port aboard a ship, marking a milestone on the path to the Summer Games in ParisABC News - World -
Cupcakes and ticket warnings: Paris ready for sellout Taylor Swift shows
Even in a country less keen on US pop, singer’s arrival is a big deal, boosting business for everyone from hotels to bakeries. She may be the owner of a bakery in the centre of a city famous for its millefeuilles and religieuses, but in recent ...The Guardian - World -
Disney and Warner to Offer Bundle of Their Streaming Services
The companies would package ad-free and ad-supported versions of Disney+, Hulu and Max.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.N. Says Rafah Operation and Closure of Crossings Are a Setback for Gaza Aid
No trucks have entered the Gaza Strip since Sunday, according to the U.N.The New York Times - World -
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Scores of Syrians return home after years at camp housing people linked to the Islamic State group
Scores of Syrian women and children linked to the Islamic State group have left a sprawling camp in northeast Syria and headed home to the eastern province of Deir el-Zour following mediation by tribal leadersABC News - World