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World - The Guardian
A pause for peace is the best the world can hope for in the Middle East’s war without end | Simon Tisdall
Western leaders look feeble and helpless as religious fanatics and rightwing zealots dig the region deeper into conflict. So it’s finally happening. The wider Middle East conflict that so many ...19 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Leon Bridges: Leon review – deliciously soulful confection with added country
(Columbia) The musician’s emotional fourth album borrows liberally from the past but the themes are modern and the sound utterly timeless. When poet of the pillowcase Leon Bridges was promoting ...22 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Drought-Stricken Countries Kill Elephants to Feed the Hungry
The worst drought in 100 years drives Namibia and Zimbabwe to conduct culls in national parks to help alleviate an urgent food crisis.23 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
‘A country music renaissance’: Mickey Guyton on her new album and the state of the industry
Mickey Guyton said she’s happy to see the mainstream shift as artists like Beyoncé and Shaboozey make strides in the predominantly white country music industry.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Country music star Garth Brooks accused of alleged rape, sexual assault
A lawsuit filed Thursday accused country music singer Garth Brooks of alleged sexual assault and battery. Brooks denied it and said he filed his own lawsuit last month against the plaintiff for ...Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
CHNV recipients will need to find alternative benefits, or leave the country: DHS
Parole program CHNV recipients will need to find alternative benefits, or leave the country: DHSYesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Will Allow Legal Permission to Lapse for Migrants From 4 Countries
The decision comes as political pressure mounts to cut down on programs that allow migrants to stay in the United States temporarily, even without a visa or green card.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Country music star Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit
A hair and makeup artist claims that country music star Garth Brooks raped her five years ago in a Los Angeles hotel. Brooks denies the claims and says he went to court to stop the woman from ...Yesterday -
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Business - CNBC
Satellite imagery shows Iranian oil tankers at country’s major terminal disappearing amid fears of Israeli counterattack
Fifteen miles off Iran's northwestern coast, the Kharg Island terminal handles more than 90% of the country's crude exports.Yesterday - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
What is Marburg virus? Outbreak of Ebola-like disease detected in yet another country
Health officials in Rwanda are dealing with the country’s first outbreak of the Marburg virus, an Ebola-like disease which, if left untreated, has a fatality rate of up to 88%.Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of an end-of-October deadline
European Union countries have voted to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China, as talks continue between Brussels and Beijing to end the standoff before an end-of-October deadlineYesterday - China -
Top stories - The New York Times
Every Election Has Big Swings, Even in a Polarized Country. This One Will Too.
In just the last few years, any number of issues might have led people to reconsider their loyalties.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
EU countries set to greenlight tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Also in this newsletter: European governments ramp up evacuations from Lebanon2 days ago - European Union -
World - The Guardian
Paul Simon ‘optimistic’ about returning to live shows despite hearing loss
Speaking to the Guardian, the 82-year-old singer-songwriter says he hopes to play full gigs again following retirement from touring. ‘I never said I was going to retire ...’: Paul Simon ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘I never said I was going to retire ...’ Paul Simon on disability, drive and the mystery behind his greatest songs
He halted his career after decades of hits, then a dream one night changed everything. From New York to swinging London and apartheid South Africa, he explains his epic journey. As a struggling ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Country music star Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault in civil lawsuit
Brooks, who previously filed lawsuit against hair and makeup artist, calls allegations false and intended to extort. A hair and makeup artist has accused the country singer Garth Brooks of sexual ...2 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Russia, U.S. and Other Countries Are Evacuating Their Citizens from Lebanon
Several countries have chartered flights, while others issued warnings and offered assistance.2 days ago - Russia -
Sports - ABC News
Simone Biles' post-Olympic tour is helping give men's gymnastics a post-Olympic boost
Gymnastics star Simone Biles is giving the men's side of the sport a welcome boost2 days ago - Olympics -
Politics - The Hill
Giuliani's daughter: ‘The biggest threat to our country is Trump’
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's (R) daughter said she thinks the biggest threat to America is former President Trump. Caroline Giuliani has spoken out in recent days about her father’s ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
‘Gamechanger’ HIV prevention drug to be made available cheaply in 120 countries
Gilead Sciences announces deal to manufacture generic versions of lenacapavir, but critics say it excludes many countries where incidence is highest. . Cheaper versions of the “gamechanger” HIV ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you3 days ago