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Financial Times - World
The battle to control Africa’s national parks
A single NGO is managing an ever-growing number of wildlife reserves. Critics say it is engaged in colonialism 2.0 -
The Hill - Politics
Students at fake university created by ICE can sue US, court rules
Students who enrolled in a fake university set up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a sting operation can sue the U.S., an appeals court ruled last week. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the Federal Circuit Court of ... -
The New York Times - Business
Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Africa Is a Cautionary Tale
After years of delay, millions of malaria vaccines are being supplied to children in Africa. Tens of thousands died waiting. -
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GameSpot - Tech
Super Mario Bros Movie, Fast X, And Other 4K Universal Movies Are Just $5
Your dollar doesn't go as far as it used to with most things, but movies aren't one of them--at least not in this sale from Universal. In this deal, Universal is offering a big discount on streaming copies of some of its movies, with a ton going ... -
NBC News - Top stories
California man convicted of murder in 2018 stabbing death of gay University of Pennsylvania student
A California man was convicted of murder with a hate crime enhancement Wednesday for the 2018 stabbing death of Blaze Bernstein, a gay University of Pennsylvania student.California -
NBC News - Top stories
Appeals court rules students can sue U.S. over fake university set up by ICE
A federal appeals court last week reversed a lower court decision that had thrown out a lawsuit by a student who was duped by a fake university set up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, court documents show. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Tour de France 2024 - stage-by-stage guide and results
BBC Sport assesses the 21 stages of the Tour de France, with pointers to where the race could be won and lost. -
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The Guardian - World
Germany’s first African-born MP to stand down after racist abuse
Karamba Diaby’s announcement he wants to spend time with family comes after bullet and arson attacks on his office. The first African-born MP to enter the German parliament has announced he will not be standing in next year’s federal election, ... -
BBC News - Top stories
The ex-gangster who has become South Africa's sports minister
The rise of Gayton McKenzie from a former bank robber to a politician in the new unity government. -
Financial Times - Business
How to build a cellar on a budget: Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
A guide to the best affordable wines from the southern hemisphereNew Zealand -
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Financial Times - World
South Africa’s Eskom expects fresh loss as it keeps lights on
State-owned utility manages 100 days without power cuts -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Wide, Wide World of Judy Chicago
The 84-year-old American is perhaps best known for her groundbreaking feminist installation “The Dinner Party,” but she is an artist with a formidable range. -
BBC News - Top stories
Cavendish breaks Tour de France stage record
Briton Mark Cavendish claims the outright Tour de France stage win record by taking his 35th victory to surpass Eddy Merckx on stage five in Saint Vulbas. -
ESPN - Sports
Cavendish establishes record for Tour stage wins
Mark Cavendish broke Eddy Merckx's long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory, sprinting for the win in the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the line despite being bunched in. -
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Paranormal Activity gets 'wildly different' stage premiere
Details are revealed of a theatre version of the horror film, which has its world premiere in Leeds. -
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The New York Times - World
Violence, Rape, Thirst, Even Organ Theft: Migrants Face Lethal Risks in Africa
The danger to migrants while crossing the Mediterranean is well documented, but an earlier phase of their trek, across the Sahel and the Sahara, is deadlier, researchers say in a new report. -
BBC News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl: Record-breaking sign of warming world
Beryl is the earliest category five Atlantic hurricane on record, fuelled by exceptional sea warmth. -
Inc. - Business
E.l.f. Cosmetics Is Selling Real-World Products on Roblox
The beauty brand is one of many engaging with the video game platform--but its new expansion brings it into new e-commerce territory. -
The Guardian - World
Revolution in the air: how laughing gas changed the world
Since its discovery in the 18th century, nitrous oxide has gone from vaudeville gimmick to pioneering anaesthetic to modern party drug. Playing rugby one day, I mistimed a tackle and dislocated one of my fingers. I felt a stab of pain and sat in ... -
CNN - Top stories
Dare to bare: 24 of the world's best nude beaches
From big-city bays to secluded shores, there are hundreds of beaches where you can legally frolic while naked. If you're so inclined, strip off that bathing suit and enjoy 24 of the best nude beaches around the world. -
The Hill - Politics
A strong free world needs stronger alliances
Trade among allies makes the free world stronger. -
Financial Times - World
How the investment world is trying to navigate geopolitics
An industry that has been hoovering up mathematicians to devise new trading strategies is now leaning on political scientists for guidance -
The Guardian - World
David Sedaris is an icon of indignation in a world that keeps on irking
The American humorist delighted the Royal Festival Hall with characteristically disgruntled slices of life – including a brush with cancel culture. In years to come, I can tell the grandkids I was at the Royal Festival Hall the night Keir Starmer ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Alexander at the End of the World' Review: Empire in the East
With the conquest of Asia, Alexander added pomp to cruelty. His was a multicultural royal court. -
VentureBeat - Tech
These 27 brands are sponsoring the 2024 Esports World Cup
Earlier this week, the Inaugural 2024 Esports World Cup took the global stage. The mega event taking place in Saudi Arabia features tournaments for 22 titles across PC, console and mobile and over $60 million in prizes up for grabs. Given the ...World Cup -
The Guardian - World
Mark Cavendish’s greatest Tour de France stage wins – in pictures
Following the Manxman’s record-breaking 35th stage win at this year’s Tour, we look back at some of his outstanding victories Continue reading... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Cavendish Breaks Tour de France Record for Stage Victories
The 39-year-old British sprinter crossed the line first to notch his 35th career victory, breaking a tie with the legendary Eddy Merckx. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Cavendish earns Tour de France immortality with 35th stage win
Mark Cavendish earns Tour de France immortality with 35th stage win, eclipsing Eddy Merckx to become its greatest ever stage winner. -
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Cavendish earns Tour de France immortality with 35th stage win
Mark Cavendish earns Tour de France immortality with 35th stage win, eclipsing Eddy Merckx to become its greatest ever stage winner. -
The Guardian - World
Copa América power rankings: verdicts on the 16 teams after the group stage
Argentina are cruising, Colombia, Venezuela and Uruguay are rising, while the US and Mexico are in crisis. There’s a recipe for making the best tournaments. You need the right balance of favorites marching towards the final and underdogs carving ... -
The Guardian - World
Tour de France 2024: Groenewegen pips Philipsen in photo finish to win stage six – live reaction
Dutch national champion Dylan Groenewegen won on the throw from Jasper Philippsen, while Mark Cavendish wasn’t in the top 10 of today’s sprint finish. The roll-out has begun: The riders are making their way through the streets of Macon, still very ... -
The Guardian - World
French critic sues after Spanish theatre-maker’s insults on stage
Angélica Liddell, who describes herself as an ‘irresponsible artist’, read out a bad review by Stéphane Capron and called him a ‘bastard’. A Spanish theatre-maker is being sued for defamation by a French theatre critic after she read out one of ...France -
The Guardian - World
Tour de France: Cavendish isolated as Groenewegen edges to stage six win
Mark Cavendish blocked out in final stages of sprintCrash takes down several EF Education EasyPost ridersThe euphoria of Mark Cavendish’s record-breaking stage win on Wednesday’s fifth of the Tour de France proved short-lived, as 24 hours later ... -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Remco Evenepoel takes time-trial victory on stage seven of Tour de France
Belgian Remco Evenepoel claimed his maiden victory on the Tour de France when he prevailed on the seventh stage, a 25.3-km individual time trial from Nuits-Saint-Georges on Friday.